Destination updates

CHIANG MAI: Timeless Lanna

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:53:20 GMT

Stay three nights for the price of two at the all-suite 137 Pillars House in Chiang Mai.

Rain stops play at park

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:06:37 GMT

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s Department of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation said Tham Pla-Namtok Pha Suea National Park’s Pang Ung reservoir will be closed until 30 September.

A Head of the Times

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:38:41 GMT

There's one place in Thailand where you have to set your watch one hour ahead, walk around bare foot, refrain from reading and hearing about any news, and your requests are fulfilled by the butler called Friday.

Butterfly watching in Sa Kaeo

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:36:41 GMT

This year, Sa Kaeo province is aiming to be "a green tourist province" with the focus on eco-tourism and anti-global warming. Its governor Sanit Naksuksri invites all to the 8th Pang Sida Butterfly Watching Festival in order to cherish the unspoiled beauty of forests in Thailand's Eastern Region.

Phuket for kids: Splash Jungle Waterpark

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:40:39 GMT

Among Phuket's top kid-friendly attractions is Splash Jungle Waterpark, which opened back in 2010.

Though it's not massive, it's a clean, safe facility with a decent selection of waterslides, a play area for younger kids, a wave pool, lazy tube river and "hot spring."

Chiang Mai salute the City Pillar

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:16:17 GMT

Chiang Mai will hold the City Pillar Inthakin Festival at Wat Chedi Luang from May 17 to 24.

Islands gain timeout

Tue, 08 May 2012 11:14:29 GMT

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s Department of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation said Surin and Similan islands in Phang Nga province will close until 31 October to allow the park to recover their natural balance.

Cha-am gets a new attraction

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:30:15 GMT

Santorini Park in Cha-am, a 500-million-baht venture that had its official opening last Saturday, is the latest addition to tourist attractions in Phetchaburi province.

Be yond fun is faith

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:29:13 GMT

A colourful ordination ceremony called Poi Sang Long in Pai district, Mae Hong Son, has much more than the lively and fun atmosphere to explore: the evidence of a strong Buddhist faith

Travel guide: Pattaya

Fri, 04 May 2012 10:21:08 GMT

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