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Best value for money deals, midrange, in Chiang Mai Subsribe to feed with Google Hilton Hotels joins Thai golf consortium The most recognized name in hospitality, Hilton Hotels, has joined the Thai marketing cooperative Golf in a Kingdom: The Thai Golf Experience (www.golfinakingdom.com). As new hotel partners, Hilton properties across Thailand - in Bangkok, Pattaya, Hua Hin and Phuket - are now preferred lodging options, along side the country's top golf courses. ... Premier Group of Companies Appoints Chutima Ruangritrawee as MD of its Two Hotels The Premier Group of Companies has appointed Khun Chutima Ruangritrawee as Managing Director of its two hotel properties; Rayavadee, Krabi, a five-star luxury beach resort and member of the Leading Hotels of the World and Tamarind Village Chiang Mai, a charming Lanna-style boutique property situated at the heart of Chiang Mai's historic old ... Pai runway expanded The Department of Civil Aviation hopes to wrap up expansion of the runway at Pai Airport in Mae Hong Son Province in time for the high tourist season that kicks off around October (Hotels Pai). According to Supoj Sublom, the transport permanent secretary, the runway has been lengthened by 200 metres - from 700 to 900 metres - so the airport can ... Rimping Village, ChiangMai Located in the historical and heritage-rich Wat Kate community in Chiang Mai, Rimping Village offers comfortable accommodation with a tranquil atmosphere and friendly service. Rooms at this boutique hotel are decorated with wooden and rattan furnishings. Amenities include air conditioning, Wi-Fi internet access, as well as a DVD and CD player. ... Centara Buys Astudo Thailand-based Centara Hotels and Resorts recently signed a deal to acquire Astudo Hotels and Resorts. The acquisition comes into effect on 1 April 2010. Financial terms have not been disclosed. Astudo currently operates 7 resorts in Thailand with a further 5 hotels to open in Thailand and the Philippines. Astudo's two most active brands are X2 ... Chiang Mai airport completes B2bn upgrade into regional hub With the completion of its 2-billion-baht expansion, Chiang Mai International Airport now has an infrastructure that can support its aspiration to become a truly regional aviation hub. The airport can now handle 8 million passengers a year, up from 3 million previously. The enlarged passenger terminal features a new section for international ... Thai Airways and Nok Air to Codeshare on Three Routes On Tuesday, Mr. Chokchai Panyayong, THAI Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development and Mr. Patee Sarasin, CEO of Nok Air signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The MoU is for three domestic codeshare flights that will take effect on 1 March 2010 onwards: - Roundtrip between Chiang Mai - Mae Hong Son 14 flights a week - Roundtrip ... Nok Mini Increases Flights On Chiang Mai-Nan Route Nok Mini Airline recognizes the potential of tourism to Thailand's northern province of Nan - the land of Eastern Lanna civilization - and has decided to increase the number of flights from Chiang Mai to the town of Nan. A relatively new and up and coming tourism destination, Nan is becoming popular with both Thai as well as foreign tourists. ... Fall in Love....with Amari Amari, Thailand's leading hotel group, epitomising modern Asian hospitality, is introducing an exciting, new and vibrant concept, 'Love'. Amari 'Love' will be portrayed in several ways: Amari's love for its guests, its love for Thailand and its community. Throughout 2010, Amari will be showing its 'Love' in many ways. Amari Loves Thailand Amari's ... Thailand New Flight Routes Nok Mini, formally known as SGA Airlines, will launch a daily flight from Chiang Mai to Udon Thani on Jan 17 using the 33-seater SAAB 340B on the route. The flight will depart Chiang Mai at 3.20pm and on the return leg leave Udon Thani at 5pm. The airline also plans to increase flights between Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son from four a week to one ... Thai spas top World's Best Spas 2009 ranking in Asia Seven Thai Spas were awarded World's Best Spas 2009 in Asia by Travel + Leisure magazine, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). A survey was made by the leading travel magazine regarding impressive spa businesses from regions around the world in 2009. The outcome was the top-ten best spas in Asia were in Thailand. Anantara Bophut ... Air Berlin enters into cooperation with Bangkok Airways Air Berlin strengthens its presence in Thailand. In addition to the direct flights already available to Bangkok and Phuket, Air Berlin passengers can now book connecting flights from the Thai capital to Koh Samui, Chiang Mai and Phuket. This has been made possible by the cooperation agreement with Bangkok Airways. In winter 2009/10 Air Berlin will ... World's largest striped giant soft-shelled turtle debuts Thailand has unveiled a giant striped soft-shelled turtle believed to be the world's largest at the Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium's exhibit tunnel in this northern province. The 100-plus-year-old sea animal, "Grandma Sumo" weighs 130 kilogramme, while the base diametre of her body is measured at 1.50 metres. The marine creature's release at the ... Panviman Chiang Mai Spa Resort Panviman Chiang Mai Spa Resort is highly regarded as one of the premier luxury hotels in Chiang Mai. It is popular among corporate travelers and high-end holidaymakers who expect only the best money can buy. A short drive from Chiang Mai International Airport, Panviman is a perfect place to unwind after a tiring journey, with its own spa. Watch ... | |