Ascott has big plans with Somerset Ekamai
- Posted in: Announcements
- Wednesday, 23 March 2016 00:18
- Gail Palethorpe
Ascott’s 17th property in its Thai portfolio will be an ambitious mixed-use project.
Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20
- Posted in: Openings
- Wednesday, 16 March 2016 21:14
- Gail Palethorpe
Opening in April 2016, Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20, sits in the heart of Bangkok’s famous shopping and restaurant district of Sukhumvit. Accessible by tuk tuk or a short walk from the Sukhumvit MRT and Asoke BTS stations, you will be thrust into this vibrant hub that never sleeps.
Marriott returns to Hua Hin after 3 year hiatus
- Posted in: Openings
- Tuesday, 08 March 2016 21:04
- Zac Erawan
After a three year absence, Marriott returns to Hua Hin with the stunning Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa, which just opened last week. Centrally located and sitting on 3.5 hectares of beachfront land in Hua Hin, there are 322 rooms and suites to wow the holidaymaker seeking a retreat in Thailand’s paradise.
Santiburi Resort reborn with USD20M remake
- Posted in: Openings
- Monday, 07 March 2016 21:17
- Zac Erawan
If you are chasing one of the top Spa experiences in Thailand, then head to the newly revamped The Santiburi Beach Resort & Spa on Koh Samui. One of only 28 spas to have the official stamp of the Green Spa Concept for its impeccable services, a stay here is to wrap yourself in pampering decadence.
Novotel Samui Resort Chaweng Beach Kandaburi
- Posted in: Rebrandings
- Saturday, 27 February 2016 19:10
- Zac Erawan
Koh Samui, already an exclusive haven for swish resorts has added another one to its beautiful shores, the Novotel Samui Resort Chaweng Beach Kandaburi. Rebranded from Kandaburi Resort and Spa, it is the first hotel on Koh Samui for Novotel to join their existing portfolio of 15 hotels in Thailand.
The 11 ways to get ripped off while shopping overseasWhen visiting international vendors, you’re going to want to be well-versed in the ways that you can avoid being ripped off by the local sellers. A good rule of thumb is to always keep your composure. If you start to get mad while haggling, this isn’t going to get you anywhere. Also keep calm […]
Top Ten things to know about Phuket for beginnersThe largest island in the whole country of Thailand goes by the name of Phuket. You can find it in the Andaman Sea, and it is 878 kilometers north of the equator. The main language is of course Thai, but if you find yourself frequenting the west coast or commercial areas, you will probably […]
Chiang Rai, Thailand: A luxury jungle retreat where you can get up close to elephantsOne of the most luxurious places that you can visit and still not spend too much money is Thailand. It is a gorgeous place and a big vacation spot for many people who have always wanted to go visit it. This new jungle retreat in the country is a huge tourist attraction as you can […]
A Maze of Amazing Bangkok KhlongsKlong Dao Kanong is a canal in Thailand. Travelers on the Kanong will experience several sharp right angles as they proceed along the waterway’s path. The banks of the canal also incorporate a wealth of interesting history that can be seen in the array of buildings and edifices. A buzz of factory activity was once […]
Thailand is among Top 3 destinations for disconnecting from workIt used to be that hotels would charge for Wifi. After a few years most hotels caught on that pretty much everybody sees wifi as a commodity and not an option. And if Wifi is a commodity, how can they charge for it? You don’t see hotels charging extra for electricity do we? But […]
