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Thailand Travel Notes Los Angeles Edition
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July 2009 Vol. 5, No. 7
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Dear Travelers,  In this summer edition, I am delighted to introduce the new look of our e-newsletter, making it more attractive and easier to navigate. We have also added a new section, "Product Spotlights," which features the hottest products and services. For travelers, July is a very spiritual month - a time of Buddhist rain retreats. The seasonal rains offer a particular joy and bring renewal, as well as a special brilliance, to the nation's blossoming plants and trees. There is no better time to visit Thailand than now. The Royal Thai Government has agreed to extend the visa fee exemption for tourist visa applications until March 4, 2010. Also, Thai Airways International has increased its non-stop service between Los Angeles (LAX) and Bangkok (BKK) to 5 days per week. Get your visa fee waived, enjoy the beauty of a renewed landscape and bring back experiences you will cherish for a lifetime. Warm wishes,  Chanchai Doungjit Director, Western United States and Latin America
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7 Wonders of Amazing Thailand
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Wonder No. 5 - Preventive and Curative Therapy CultureThailand, considered "Land of the Healthy Smile," introduces you to the miracles of medical procedures and the holistic treatment of mind and soul. Being exposed to health and wellness includes enjoying a wide variety of world-renowned day spas, medical spas, clinics and hospitals. [more] |
Natural Health and Beauty - The Thai Way By Chamni Jotisalikorn

Thai spas may be known the world over for their pampering and
rejuvenating treatments, but what few people realize is that the
feel-good factor of these Thai spa treats comes from their origins as
ancient health and beauty therapies in the Thai healing tradition that
have been practiced by local people for centuries. [more] |
 TAT Seeks Marketing 'Bright Spots" in Difficult Global Tourism Environment
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has unveiled a multi-pronged strategic marketing campaign for 2009-10. The strategies range from increased online-marketing efforts focusing on social media to short-duration packages and an intensive pursuit of new markets and niche-products. TAT will also maintain the "Amazing Thailand Amazing Value" campaign. [more] |
NBC's "TODAY" Show Featured T+L's 2009 "World's Best Awards" Travel +Leisure revealed the results its 14th annual "World's Best Awards Readers' Survey" on NBC's "TODAY" Show. Bangkok and Chiang Mai were featured in the Top 5 of the World's Best Cities Overall. Click here to watch the video. T+L will feature all the winners of the 2009 "World's Best Awards" in
its August 2009 issue. Hotels, resorts and destinations throughout
Thailand proved to be favorites in a variety of categories. [more]
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T+L Picks the Hottest New Hotels Around the Globe In compiling Travel + Leisure's fourth annual "It List," its editors once again visited hundreds of new hotels around the globe. Two of Phuket 's properties included on the list, which appeared in the June
issue, are Six Senses Destination Spa and Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa [more]
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 Thai Government Extends Visa Fee Waiving to One Year
The Royal Thai Government has agreed to extend the visa fee exemption for tourist visa applications until March 4, 2010. The exemption will apply to all visa applicants on arrival, as well as those applying at Thai embassies and consulates abroad. [more]
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 72 Hours Amazing Thailand - Hua Hin & Beyond
TAT, together with MasterCard Worldwide, announced the launch of the "72 Hours Amazing Thailand Hua Hin & Beyond," campaign. It includes guidebooks with generous discounts of up to 50 percent at 100 participating merchants from now through December 2010. [more]
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Thai Culinary Art Goes International
Long
gone are the days when Thai Cuisine could be simply identified by
carved vegetable garnishes, or a basic flavoring of fish sauce and
chili. Today's culinary auteurs have raised the benchmark - and
there's no looking back! But what defines "Thai cuisine"? Is it the
flavor? The technique? Or the ingredients? [more] |
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Festivals & Events Around Thailand
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Hua Hin Regatta 2009 Great Fun
in a Quiet and Relaxing Resort Town
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The 8th Hua Hin/Cha-am Golf Festival 2009
The Festival for Golf Lovers
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Bhumibol Dam Invitation
International Mountain Bike Championship 2009
August 29 -30, 2009 Venue: Bhumibol Dam, Tak[more]
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Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2009 The Great Shopping Experience
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Anantara Phuket Resort and Spa, Phuket
Package: Enjoy the Best of the Anantara Spa Rates starting at THB 28,000 [more]Six Senses Destination Spa, PhuketSpecial Offer: 3 Night Package Rate THB 11,750 per person per night (double occupancy) [more] Anantara Si Kao Resort & Spa, TrangPackage: Wellness 360 Purify Me Journey Rates starting at THB 47,500 [more]Le Méridien BangkokPackage: Exclusive Getaways Rates starting at THB 5,888 [more]
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Product Spotlights - Spa
Condé Nast Traveler "Hot List 2009"
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The Spa Le Méridien Bangkok
Beyond traditional Thai massage to a multi-sensory
encounter, integrating deep healing and relaxation
treatments [more]
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Anantara Spa Phuket
Tropical charm with the best
elixirs, treatments, wraps and massage techniques from around the world [more]
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Veranda Spa Chiang Mai
Be pampered with Veranda's signature spa treatments and enjoy the relaxing ambience of the forest setting [more]
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Six Senses Destination Spa Phuket
Multi-day, integrated health programs focus on preventative wellness,
helping to enrich lifestyles, healthy
and mindful living [more]
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Bite of Seattle
July 17 - 19, 2009 Seattle Center, Seattle, WA www.biteofseattle.comColorado Dragon Boat FestivalJuly 25 - 26, 2009 Sloan's Lake Park, Denver, CO www.cdbf.orgTHETRADESHOW (Booth #915)September 13 - 15, 2009 Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV www.thetradeshow.orgWorld Medical Tourism CongressOctober 26 - 28, 2009 Hyatt Century Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles, CA www.medicaltourismcongress.com
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