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Thailand Travel Tips — Top 10 Secrets to truly visit Thailand

2006-07-29T22:39:00.000+07:00

"Thailand Travel Tips" is our lastest Press Release for this month (July 2006). We have summarized Top 10 Thailand Travel Tips, which cover prominent tourist spots in Thailand.

Large amount of tourists all over the world know about prominent tourist spots i.e. Phuket, Koh Samui and Koh Phi Phi (PP Island) but in actuality, Thailand still has many hidden paradise waiting to be experience.

"Thailand Travel Tips" come from the experience of our tourist spot survey. It is only a rough guide and I promise to give you the detail of each tips shortly.

Visit here and I still awaiting for your comments.

Thailand Travel Tips — Top 10 Secrets to truly visit Thailand

Have a nice weekend.

Tags: Thailand, Thailand Travel Tips, Thailand Travel Guide

Thailand World Cup 2006 TV Schedule

2006-06-09T11:13:00.000+07:00

For tourists who stay in Thailand during World Cup 2006 Tournament and do not want to miss the match, we provide information about TV schedule on Thailand's Free TV channel 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, ITV.

Click here to view the TV Schedule.

Wherever you stay; hotel, resort, guesthouse, you can watch the game live from the Germany.

In Thailand, you will never miss hot shot of your favourite teams.

Tags: Thailand, World Cup, Thailand World Cup 2006 TV Schedule,World Cup Soccer 2006 Thailand TV Schedule,World Cup Soccer 2006 Thailand

Railay Village Resort closed for rebuilding until January 2007.

2006-05-30T20:30:00.000+07:00

Railay Village Resort will be upscaled to luxury resort. It will be closed for rebuilding new style resort from 1 May 2006. Completion and opening of the resort is scheduled of January 2007.

If you plan to stay at Railay beach in the near future, there are Krabi Sandsea Resort, Railay Bay Resort, Railay Princess Resort, Sunrise Tropical Resort and Tonsai Bay Resort.

Especially at Tonsai Bay Resort, there is Special Promotion on Tonsai Superior Cottage : Stay 5 nights. pay 4 nights until October 2006.

Tags: Krabi, Railay beach, Railay bay , Railay Village Resort

Hotel of the week : Golden Sand Beach Resort of Koh Samui Wins

2006-05-29T19:00:00.000+07:00

Located on Lamai beach, Golden Sand Beach Resort, is a small beach resort. They offer FREE airport pickup transfer to the resort (One-way only).

I have never received complaint from our customers about their service. The staffs are so kind. This month we receive many reservation inquiries to book this resort during June-July. So, they are the winner for this week.

Click Here to visit Golden Sand Resort's Page.

Tags: Thailand, Lamai beach, Koh Samui,Samui

Samui Amanda Resort - Stay for 2 nights get 1 nights free

2006-05-29T18:27:00.000+07:00

Please note that we still have special promotion “Stay for 2 nights get 1 nights free” for all clients. Effective from May 1, 2006 - October 30, 2006. Except August 1 - 31, 2006.

Samui Amanda Resort is located at Bang Ma Kham beach (The Northwest of Koh Samui), 4 kilometres from Nathon Pier. I just visitted this resort on this February. It is new small boutique beach resort. But the bungalows are gardenview. It is also calm place and you will sense the Thai hospitality here.

If going shopping at Chaweng Centre is not your target, relaxing yourself at this resort is one of your choice.

Tags: Thailand, Koh Samui, Samui,Koh Samui

Welcoming Tourists Back to Khao Lak

2006-05-29T17:14:00.000+07:00

It is good news that the Skandinavian tourists will come back to Thailand again. Before tsunami disaster, they are valued-customers of eThaiGuide.com. Below is some part of the news “SWEDISH TOUR OPERATOR RETURNS TO KHAO LAK
” publish at : http://www.tatnews.org/tat_release/detail.asp?id=2880

“The natural beauty of the beach has revived quickly and many hotels have reopened to receive guests whereas villagers are ready to welcome visitors again.”

“The latest statistics of Swedish tourist arrivals to Thailand at Bangkok International Airport between January — March 2006 was 67,808, an increase by 16.25% from the same period in 2005.”

At present, we have only 2 hotels in Khao Lak area, Khao Lak Palm Beach Resort and Mukdara Beach Resort. But we are trying to find the new hotels to be listed in our website. We are also ready to serve the clients who would like to book the rooms in the coming high season.

Tags: Thailand, Tsunami, Khao Lak

Indigo Pearl Phuket – Update

2006-03-09T13:21:00.000+07:00

As I post on October 2005, Pearl Village Hotel, Phuket has been transform into the “design hotel”, INDIGO PEARL,

Info Update
It will open its doors on October 15, 2005. Created by renowned architect Bill Bensley, the concept will see the complete renovation of the resort into a fusion of postmodern architecture and Thai tradition inspired by Phuket's tin mining past.

Kindly note, that they have just updated their website at http://www.indigo-pearl.com with a revised version of the INDIGO PEARL hotel fact sheet (pdf file) and the latest pictures of their new mock-up room designs.

INDIGO PEARL, Phuket in ITB, Berlin
Should you attend ITB in Berlin next week, you can find INDIGO PEARL at the special Phuket booth no. 226, table 1, hall 26b, right next to the main Thailand stand.

We will keep all of you updated about the progress of their project.

For others Phuket Hotels, you can find at here.

Tags: Thailand, Phuket

Cheap Railay Beach Hotel

2006-01-09T21:46:00.000+07:00

Tonsai Bay Resort offers free nights promotion for staying at new Superior Cottage : Stay 5 nights. pay 4 nights.

Tonsai Bay Resort is situation on Tonsai Bay, Railay beach. It is perfect place to get away from it all. Just 2 minutes walk to the white sandy beaches.

To Get This Offer - Click here to Tonsai Bay Resort

Tags: Thailand, Railay Beach, Railay Beach Resort,Patong

Samui Amanda Resort - Free Nights Offers

2006-01-09T21:33:00.000+07:00

Samui Amanda Resort offers free night stay; Stay 3 nights pay 2 nights only valid now till April 30, 2006.

"Samui Amanda Resort", located on the sunset side of Samui island, surrounded by swaying coconut palms under a clear blue sky, simply promises you nothing but a pristine tropical paradise.

To Get This Offer Click here to Samui Amanda Resort

Tags: Thailand, Koh Samui, Samui Hotel,Koh Samui Hotel

Get Discount at Impiana Phuket Cabana Today !

2006-01-09T21:01:00.000+07:00

eThaiGuide.com has just annouced lastest Promotion from Impiana Phuket Cabana Hotel for Stay 4 Pay 3 and Stay 7 Pay 5 valid from January 10- April 15, 2006.

Impiana Phuket Cabana, the only first class boutique resort set in the idyllic landscaped of tropical gardens surroundings, white sandy beach of Patong and blue Andaman Sea, few steps away to the entertainment and shopping area of Patong.

Get Discounted Rate today at eThaiGuide.com

More about Impiana Phuket Cabana Hotel

Tags: Phuket Hotels, Impiana Phuket Cabana, Phuket,Patong

Koh Lanta - Moonlight Bay Resort repeals Gala Dinner.

2005-11-14T13:59:00.000+07:00

Moonlight Bay Resort on Koh Lanta. Now there is a hot deals because they repeal for the Compulsory Gala Dinner period on 24th and 31th December 2005 by they provide the A-la carte menu and special set dinner for the clients instead.

It is first annouces at Thailand Hot Deals Blog You can click on this link to view Moonlight Bay Resort or Booking Now to get this offers.

Tags: Koh Lanta, Ko Lanta

Pearl Village Hotel, Phuket will be expanded to be a high standard hotel

2005-10-31T11:43:00.000+07:00

Just receive the e-mail today from Pearl Village Hotel, Phuket on Nai Yang beach. They inform that The Pearl Village owners have decided that they are going to redevelop and
expand the hotel into a new amazing property of a very high standard.

This is some part of the e-mail.

"This re-creation of Pearl Village will take place from first week of March 2006 until 15 October 2006 and we, therefore, would like to inform you herewith, that the hotel will be unfortunately closed for sale during this period."

Tags: Pearl Village Phuket, Phuket, Nai Yang Beach, Thailand

Koh Libong, the Biggest Island of Trang Sea.

2005-10-19T15:34:00.000+07:00

Trang Province, not far from Krabi Province and Koh Lanta, is one of Thailand's most beautiful region. It is because its beaches and islands are seldom found now in other parts. So, today, I am please to introduce one of its islands, Koh Libong.

Koh Libong is the biggest island of Trang Sea. It is suitable for Soft Adventure. You can find the rough guide of Koh Libong by visiting the full story of Koh Libong.

Tags: Libong, Koh Libong, Trang Thailand, Thailand

Sunday Brunch at The Mangosteen, Phuket

2005-09-16T11:37:00.000+07:00

This week: Barbecue special on our terrace! An ideal family day around the pool, with great food and wine. Only 950 baht per adult, children 350 baht (free wine).

Spoil yourself and enjoy the great sea views! Please book your favorite table.

Tags: Thailand, Phuket

Phuket hotels need more than 6,500 staff

2005-09-08T12:07:00.000+07:00

Phuket’s service industries – hotels in particular – have many job openings available, the head of Phuket Provincial Employment Service Office (PESO), Boonchock Maneechot, has revealed.

K. Boonchock concluded, “After the tsunami, many hotel employees found new jobs [in different sectors]. However, there is room once again for more hotel and tourism staff in the upcoming high season.”

At the fair, 35 businesses also set up indoor booths for potential entrepreneurs, with booths providing training in arts and crafts such as soap carving, batik production and Thai cuisine.

Tags: Phuket, Thailand, Tsunami

Patong to host jet-ski competition

2005-09-08T11:56:00.000+07:00

The Phuket island’s first jet-ski racing competition will be held in Patong Bay on December 10 and 11, Vice-Governor Niran Kalayanamit announced today.

Some 500 competitors from 40 countries are expected to take part in the event.

read full story.

Tags: Phuket,Patong

Phuket Today is As Beautiful As 20 Years Ago

2005-08-29T13:28:00.000+07:00

All Phuket beaches affected by tsunamis have been fully rehabilitated and today they are ready to welcome tourists that gradually come back from all over the world.

Read full story

Tags: Thailand, Tsunami, Phuket,Patong

Koh Samet Diving - Where and When ?

2005-07-06T13:11:00.000+07:00

Koh Samet, which is only 2.30 hrs. drive east of Bangkok or only and hour from " Pattaya".

Today, our gusts who will stay at Le Vimarn Cottage & Spa would like to know about Diving School in Koh Samet. Because Le Vimarn Cottage is located on the Western Coast of Koh Samet, the nearest place for them is Ao Prao PADI of Ao Prao Resort. There is PADI Open Water Diver course for the beginner as well.

When to Dive ?

From November - February is recommended. For other period may be bad vissibility.

Tags: Thailand, Koh Samet, Koh Samed,Dive,Diving

Early Warning System and Tsunami Evacuation Drills in Patong Beach in Phuket Complete

2005-06-01T14:14:00.000+07:00

The Thai cabinet unanimously approved a proposal for the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Ministry of Interior, to formulate a systematic evacuation plan for communities in the six coastal province along Thailand’s Andaman coast. The evacuation plan provides for the announcement of the plan and periodic drilling to be conducted.

In a pilot project, an early warning system has been installed at three strategic points along Patong Beach, Phuket.

You can find EVACUATION SITES and EVACUATION ROUTES in the picture below.

Read full story >>

Tags: Thailand, Travel, Tsunami, Phuket,Patong

Ang Thong National Marine Park - 10 things must to know

2005-05-24T22:46:00.000+07:00

I just finish replying an e-mail to answer the question about Ang Thong National Marine Park. I received many e-mails asking about travelling this famous island group. So, please find 10 things must to know about Ang Thong National Marine Park.

1. Where is Ang Thong National Marine Park ?
Ang Thong National Marine Park lays to the west up to the north west of Samui about 31 Km.

2. How to get there ?
Contact the local agency at Nathon pier of Bo Phut pier of Koh Samui to buy the boat ticket for daytrip. The boat drop you off at Wua Talab island first and then the others island e.g. Mae Ko island.

3. When to go ?
Feb – May is recommended. Nov – Dec should be avoid because of the Northeast monsoon.

4.Is it possible to overnight on "Ang Thong Marine Park"
Yes, the visitors can stay at Wua Talab Island, the headquater of the
National Park, only. There are many type of bungalows/tents for rent.

5. Are there small resorts ?
Not at all. Only bungalows/tents available at Wua Talab Island. The tourist have to book in advance for 2 months at http://www.dnp.go.th (an offical site of the National Park)

6. Is there a park Entrance Fee?
Yes, THB 200 for adult and THB 100 for children

7. Place of Interest ?
Wua Talab Island : the bigest island with several viewpoints.
Mae Ko island : famous "Talay Nai" or inner sea.
Sam Sao island : kayaking through the stony arch.

8. Are there One Day Trip available ?
Yes, please contact the agency at Nathon pier or visiting their websites in advance for more information e.g. www.seatrandiscovery.com .

9. Dive sites around the Ang Thong National Marine Park
The Dive sites are the most northern point. Koh Wao and Hin Nippon (Japanese Rock) offer excellent diving with an abundance of marine life and swim throughs.

* Find an enlarge image at http://www.white-bluedive.com/old/dive_gulf_angthong.htm

10. Useful Telephone Number or website.
- The Ang Thong National Marine Park. - Tel : +66 7728 6025, + 66 7728 6588 (mainland), +66 7728 0222 (island)
- High Sea Tours (Nathon pier) - Tel : +66 7742 1285, + 66 7742 1290
- Seatran Discovery Co,.Ltd.(Bangkok Office) - Tel : +66 2240 2582
- Koh Samui Hotels Reservation

Tags: Thailand, Travel, Koh Samui,
Ang Thong National Marine Park

Lom Praya ferry : Connecting Koh Samui – Koh Tao

2005-05-16T10:41:00.000+07:00

My visitor from UK, who visited justSamui.com, asked me about Lom Praya ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Tao. He starts from Koh Samui Airport. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce Koh Samui Ferry Service by Lom Praya. Umm.. let’s introduce this ferry service first.

What is Lom Praya ?

Lom Praya ferry is a hi speed catamaran run between Chumphon – Koh Tao – Koh Samui and return. It takes 1 hour and a half between Chumphon - Koh Tao and Koh Tao – Koh Samui as well.

To clarify my visit, I will focus on transportation from Koh Samui to Koh Tao.

Time Table :

There are 2 times a day ferry service from Koh Samui, 08:00 am. And 12:00 am. It takes 1 hours and a half to Koh Tao.

How to book :

You can book ticket in advance by phone or at their Lomprayah website , advise your flight number and ask for their pick up service. They will pick you up at the airport. Alternatively, you can take a local taxi service to the pier but it is more expensive.

Ticket Rate :

THB 550 per one way plus THB 30 for pick up service from the airport.

At Koh Tao :
If you want to return to Koh Samui : contact their office at Mae Had pier.

Above is a brief information, You can contact them at this telephone number : +66 7742 7765 -6 or http://www.lomprayah.com/E/index.aspx
Tags: Thailand, Travel, Koh Samui, Koh Tao

ANDAMAN COAST POST-TSUNAMI LANDSCAPE ISLAND RECOVERY Phi Phi Don and other coastal areas of Krabi

2005-03-22T22:26:00.000+07:00

ANDAMAN COAST POST-TSUNAMI LANDSCAPE ISLAND RECOVERY
Phi Phi Don and other coastal areas of Krabi Province
See POST-TSUNAMI PHOTOS OF MAYA BEACH, PHI PHI LEY ISLAND
Photos courtesy of Holiday Inn Resort, Phi Phi Island - photos of Holiday Inn guests on a day trip taken on 2 January 2005

Koh Chang - An alternative destination of Thailand

2005-03-21T23:36:00.000+07:00

Koh Chang National Park is one of top destination spot of Thailand. There are 3 popular islands ; Koh Chang, Koh Mak, Koh Kood and other small but peaceful islands...

IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF THE TSUNAMI ON MARINE RESOURCES:

2005-03-18T17:29:00.000+07:00

Result of the degree of damage to the corals depended on geography of the islands, location and morphology of the coral reefs, as well as water depth, which promoted or protected reefs in certain areas from the effects of tsunami...

Dive Sites in Phuket and nearby islands.

2005-03-16T21:01:00.000+07:00

Explore dive sites in Phuket and nearby islands, for instance, Racha Yai Island, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Shark Point, Phi Phi Island.