Turns out the rumors, most recently stoked by prominent TV host Woody Milindhachinda, were true. Last week, the Embassy of Japan announced that the Japanese Cabinet has finally approved to waive visas for Thai citizens traveling to Japan for short-term stays (up to 90 days), aiming to boost ties...
The charming Tamarind Village (Ratchadamnoen Rd., Muang, Chiang Mai, 053-418-896, www.tamarindvillage.com) is rolling out its low-season rates for Thai residents, which start from only B3,000 per night with breakfast through Oct 31. We love its lanna-inspired architecture, peaceful ambiance and...
You probably already know all about AirBNB, which allows you to rent rooms worldwide. Last week, we were introduced to MisterBNB (www.misterbnb,com, a gay-friendly apartment rental portal that was launched in March by the team behind mGaytrip.com. MisterBNB features rooms worldwide owned by gay-...
This month marks the beginning of Asia’s many sales campaigns aiming to draw more tourists during the low, rainy season. The Great Singapore Sale (www.greatsingaporesale.com.sg) has already started and will last until Jul 28. Jun 21-Aug 31 sees the Hong Kong Summer Spectacular (www....
The Accor hospitality group, which owns top hotel brands like Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, Ibis and Ibis Style, is back with its latest seasonal sale. The Accor Super Sale kicks off on Jun 11 for Le Club loyalty program members (join for free here) and from Jun 17 for regular members,...
Sirarun Resort (85 Moo 9 Tubsakae, Prachuab Khirikhan, 032-602-541, www.sirarun.com) in Tubsakae, Prachuab Khirikhan, is Thailand’s latest resort dedicated to yoga. We’re not only excited by the tropical-themed décor, dark wood furnishings and pristine beach it sits by, but also by...
Next month sees the return of the annual George Town Festival 2013, a month-long event that celebrates art, music, dance and film that was first held in 2010 on the occasion of Penang’s listing as a UNESCO World Heritage site. From Jun 7-Jul 7, the streets of George Town (Penang’s...
We always love the creativity of stylish Hua Hin resort Let’s Sea's (www.letussea.com) new yearly promotions, even if they can be a bit confusing—just make sure you read the fine print. This time around, those of you who buy three room vouchers at B4,444 each (that’s 60% off...
May might bring the rains, but that also gives you the perfect reason to head to Nam Nao National Park to see a rare flower which blossoms only once a year. This and next month, orchid lovers will have the chance to witness the blooming of the delicate euang bussarakham wild orchid, whose stem can...
THAI Airways (www.thaiairways.com) celebrates its 53rd anniversary by offering deals to destinations worldwide. The sale season starts Jun 21 with a roundtrip ticket to Hong Kong starting from B4,000, Taipei from B5,000 and Tokyo from B11,000, exclusive of taxes and surcharges (B5,000-7,000)....
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