Thailand Travel Notes
Los Angeles Edition
February 2009, Vol. 5, No 2.
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Table of Contents
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-Fantastic Upcoming Events
-Travel, Hotels, and Promotion
-TAT in the News
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Notes from the Director
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Dear Friends,
With Valentine's Day is just around
the corner, what better place to experience every element of romance than in Thailand? Whether it is Valentine's Day, Songkran, or Christmas, it is always a great time to visit the country. With Bangkok's city lights or the white sand beaches of Phuket as your enchanting backdrop, Thailand can be everyone's destination getaway. Now, more than ever, is a perfect time to experience all the wonderment of Thailand. Do not miss
the many opportunities of Thailand Super Deals offered at www.thailandsuperdeal.com.
Come and experience the excitement and grandeur in 2009 and please feel free to contact us with any of your travel inquiries at 1-800 THAILAND.
Warm wishes,
Chanchai Doungjit
Director
Western United States and
Latin America
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Fantastic Upcoming Events
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Singha Thailand Open 2009 Pro-AM
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 Date: March 1, 2009
Venue: Laguna Phuket Golf Club
The big greens of the Laguna Phuket Golf Club are calling your name. Sponsored by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, you can win a chance to play in the Pro-Am on March 1, the day before the Singha Thailand Open 2009! This is your opportunity to experience world class golf facilities, gracious Thai hospitality, and flavor the value for money Thailand represents. [more]
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Thai Elephant Week
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Date : March 13, 2009
Venue : Thai Elephant Conservation Centre, Lampang Elephants have long been a part of Thailand's history and remain a national symbol. On this day, visitors can gain a greater understanding of the love and devotion Thai people have for these animals. As the number of elephants decline in the world, come and see the camp's efforts to conserve and protect the elephants. [more] |
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2009 King's Cup Elephant Polo Tournament |
Date: 23 - 30 March 2009
Venue: Anantara Golden Triangle Resort, Chiang Rai
Who said polo was only meant to be played with horses?
From what started with six teams playing for two days, has
now become an ever popular annual event featuring 12 teams
from four continents, encompassing 40 players from at least 15
countries. Polo was never more exciting! [more]
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World Comedy Film Festival 2009
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 Date: April 23-29-, 2009
Venue: Paragon Cineplex, Siam Paragon and SF World
Cinema, Central World
Laughter has always been considered a great form of medicine, so come and laugh your worries away. Comedies from all over the world will be showcased during the week long festival with films from China, Korea, Japan, Pakistan, Lebanon, and Sri Lanka (just to name a few). [more]
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Mekong River International Multi-Sport ITU Asian Cup 2009 |
Date: March 27-29, 2009 Venue: Along the Mekong River Along the Mekong river, Amphoe Muang Nong Khai, Nong Khai Being the 12th longest river in the world, the Mekong River is a major source of life for Thai people and it is the perfect setting for the International Multi-Sport ITU Asian Cup 2009. For those who want to participate or to cheer athletes on, please click here for more information. Visitors can also enjoy the OTOP and Food Fair as well.
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Travel, Hotels and
Promotions
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Rama Gardens Hotel Bangkok
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One of Bangkok's favorite city resorts, Rama Gardens
Hotel Bangkok cozily finds itself situated in a bustling city. It is said that upon entrance to the Rama Gardens Hotel, you are stepping into a whole other world. The service, care, and many activities leaves guests wondering why they would even be a need to venture beyond the hotel's property. [more] |
Varinda Garden
Resort
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Ever get tired of the city? What better place to escape to than Varinda Garden Resort on Ko Samui. Perched atop a hill, the resort offers breathtaking views and unmatchable expereinces which will leave you with lifelong memories. Disappear for a few days and enjoy the Varinda Garden's Baan Suan Home Spa and Massage to partake firsthand in what has been called "Heaven on Earth". [more]
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Halal Cuisine
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Thailand is a land filled with tourist destinations and is
known for its diversity. Over 5 million Muslims call Thailand
home and the number of Halal eateries has grown tremendously.
Thailand is always ready to welcome Muslim friends from around
the world. Should you have the chance to visit Thailand, try
stopping by some Halal restaurants. Halal cuisine can be
flavored in hotels and resorts across the country.
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Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2009
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Date: June 3-7, 2009
 Venue: Central World's Bangkok Convention Centre and Challenger
Hall, Muang Thong Thani Impact Arena Exhibition and Convention
Centre
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in conjunction with
the Thai tourism industry, has the honor to annually host the
largest B2B event 'Thailand Travel Mart Plus the Greater Mekong
Subregion (TTM+). Applications for participation can be submitted at www.thailandtravelmartplus.com. For further information, please click here.
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Global Traveler Award
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The Best International
Business City
With 31,000 participants
in the Global Traveler Tested
Reader Survey, Bangkok was recently selected to be The
Best International Business City in 2008 by Global Traveler
Magazine. Director Chanchai Doungjit represented Thailand
during the function and accepted the award on behalf of the
country.
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