A Southern mountain view, a revamped tea room and a brand new waterfall: Top openings around Thailand
Where are you traveling next? This week, we're off to Krabi, Chiang Mai and Phitsanulok.
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KRABI
Room with a View
Budget hospitality chain Ibis has opened a new property, Ibis Styles (02-659-2828, www.ibis.com), on Ao Nang Beach. The hotel consists of 206 rooms with two room types: a standard 20-sq-meter room and a 30-sq-meter family suite comprising a double bed and a bunk bed. Located 2km from the city center and a five-minute drive from the beach, the hotel offers mountain views, a swimming pool, free Wi-Fi and bicycle rental. A free shuttle service to the beach is also available. Through Nov 15, the opening rate is B1,140 per night for a standard room, which includes breakfast.
PHITSANULOK
Golden Discovery
Thailand just got a new travel destination. Earlier this month, a nine-level waterfall was discovered amid the lush Benjapan forest in Phitsanulok’s Wangthong district. Phai Si Thong (golden bamboo) features a number of 15-meter cascades spread over a distance of 1.5km. Last week the province’s tourism office officially opened the waterfall as a new travel destination, announcing plans to promote homestay services in the area, as well as agricultural tours. For more information, call TAT Phitsanulok on 055-252-742/3 or 055-231-063.
CHIANG MAI
Tea Time
If you’re heading to Chiang Mai this cool season, you may want to check out Tichaa Tea & Dining Room by HARNN (092-269-2776, tinyurl.com/pdpyow2), which recently renovated and expanded its space. Filled with flower jars, handicrafts and paintings, the lovely East-meets-West tea room offers baked goods and quality herbal teas sourced from its own plantation in Chiang Mai, such as Jasmine Candle Scented White Mulberry Tisane and Kaffir Lime Candle Scented White Mulberry Tisane.
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