Holiday Inn Express, the budget division of Holiday Inn, has opened its newest property in Thailand. Sat on Patong Beach Road, The Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central houses 277 contemporary rooms in a grey, four-story building. Facilities include a sizable swimming pool, grab-and-go...
January through March every year is grape harvesting season at most wineries around Khaoyai. Mar 2 sees Village Farm, a French-country-style winery in Nakhon Ratchasima, host its harvest night (from 5pm onwards). Entry is B1,900 per person, which includes cocktails, dinner, grape picking and the...
Emirates
Destinations from Bangkok: Hong Kong, Dubai.
Passengers: First =14, Business = 74, Economy = 399
Malaysia Airlines
Destinations near Bangkok: Kuala Lumpur to London
Passengers: First = 8, Business = 66, Economy = 420
Singapore Airlines
Destinations near Bangkok: Singapore to Tokyo...
Malaysia Airlines (www.malaysiaairlines.com) made headlines back in June 2011 when it barred kids under-12 from flying first class on its Boeing 747s, a ban which was later extended to the upper deck of its economy class in April 2012. Now Malaysia’s national airline has announced a 10kg...
This week and the next is your last chance to see the hills and valleys of Khun Sathan National Park covered in pink Nang Phaya Seua Klong flowers in full bloom. The onset of the blooming season was slightly delayed due to the cold weather last year and early this year, but with temperatures on the...
This second and final installment of the latest adaptation of the notorious 1966 novel begins with Jan Dara (Mario Maurer), with his henchman Ken (Chaiyapon “New” Pupart) in tow, traveling back from Pichit to marry his stepfather Luang Wisanan’s (Sakarat Rithamrang) daughter, Kaew...
To Singaporeans, Johor Bahru in southern Malaysia is something of a weekend playground, thanks to its location right across the causeway. To many Thais, though, the last we heard about the capital city of Johor State was probably in geography class at high school. But trust us, JB will be firmly in...
The In Love with Art @ Ratchaburi event next weekend (Feb 23-24) sees three events liven up the peaceful countryside. Art “Art in the City,” Silapathorn artist Wasinburi Supanichworapach of ceramic workshop Tao Hong Tai’s d Kunst gallery exhibits his work alongside pieces by other...
The Atlantis Cruise is an all-gay, all-male ship that travels the seven seas visiting gay-friendly cities around the world. If you’ve ever dreamed of joining the cruise, this year, the gay mothership is coming to Asia, stopping by everywhere from Singapore to Hong Kong during Mar 31-Apr 11....
Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas (www.outriggerthailand.com) is offering special rates for bookings through Mar 15 for stays during the low season from Apr 1-Jun 30. Discounted rates start from B3,799 for a one-bedroom suite (normally B5,899). You’ll also be part of the giant Laguna...
