Wat Pho: Ancient, ornate and wonderful: Bangkok’s superlative attraction
While all tourists to Bangkok agree that the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaeo) in the Grand Palace is the city’s finest temple,
10 of the world’s most impressive religious statues
Bangkok, 19 December, 2014 – The famous Reclining Buddha image in Bangkok’s Wat Pho was recently listed as one of the 10 most impressive religious
Viengtai Hotel to rebrand as ibis Styles Bangkok Khaosan
Bangkok, 18 December, 2014 – Accor and Viengtai Hotel has signed an agreement to rebrand the Viengtai Hotel to ibis Styles Bangkok Khaosan Viengtai. Ibis
Kanda Samui wins World Luxury Hotel Awards
Bangkok, 17 December, 2014 – Kanda Residences Samui was named the “Luxury Private Pool Villa” award for Thailand at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2014
VIE hotels win Now Travel Asia Awards 2014
Bangkok, 17 December, 2014 – VIE Hotel Bangkok and V Villas Hua Hin, both managed by Accor, have successfully defended the titles of “Asia’s Top
Thailand Elite partners with Phuket Boat Show 2015
Bangkok, 13 December, 2014 – Thailand Elite, the world’s first country membership programme, has entered into a partnership with Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX) with
THAI wins ICT Best Practice Awards 2014
Bangkok, 13 December, 2014 – Thai Airways International (THAI) was recently awarded the ICT Best Practice Awards 2014 in recognition for its information technology services
No Photos Please campaign to combat wildlife trafficking
Freeland, a foundation for a world free of wildlife trafficking and human slavery, has launched a “No Photos Please” campaign, encouraging tourists and visitors to
Ao Nang listed in TripAdvisor’s 10 must-go places in 2015
Bangkok, 11 December, 2014 – Ao Nang, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the southern Thai province of Krabi, was named among the
Mercure Pattaya Ocean Resort now open
Bangkok, 9 December, 2014 – The newly-built Mercure Pattaya Ocean Resort opens its door earlier this month with 210 guestrooms and suites. The resort is