http://www.thailand-travelonline.com Your Resource for Thailand Travel - Come Join Our Growing Community. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:03:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: More than 200,000 people are expected to flock to the northern Thailand city of Chiang Mai next month for the annual Ratchaphruek (flower) Festival. The colorful festival will form part of the 82nd birthday celebrations of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on December 5, and take place at ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/chiang-mai-to-host-massive-flower-festival-to-honor-king-bhumibol/1645/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is expecting as many as 5,000 people to attend the Phuket International Marine Expo 2010 (Pimex) at the Royal Phuket Marina next January. The expo will be held for four days between January 7 and 10, with more than 90 local ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/phuket-yacht-show-2010-to-attract-the-well-heeled/1644/ Things are heating up with the Ultimate Thailand Explorers competition! On November 12 the semi-final round will end and 5 teams will be selected for an all-expense-paid trip to travel around Thailand. Now it is time to vote for your favorite teams. By entering to vote you will also become ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/time-is-running-out-to-vote-for-your-favorite-ultimate-thailand-explorers-semi-finalists/1641/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has teamed up with Thai Orchid Tours in an attempt to increase the number of Iranian tourists visiting Thailand. The TAT has provided the travel company with a Bt600,000 (about $US18,000) budget to promote Thailand as a travel destination, including the awarding ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/iranian-tourists-increase-to-100000/1636/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Talks are reportedly underway between Thai national flag carrier Thai Airways International (Thai) and its budget subsidiary Nok Airlines for the latter to take over a number of domestic routes the former is unable to operate profitably. After reporting a loss of Bt502 million (about $US15 m) last ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/nok-airlines-to-grow-as-thai-airways-sheds-routes/1635/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Thai luxury resort operator Sala Resorts and Spas will open the company’s third five-star resort in Thailand next week, with a boutique Sala resort in Khao Yai. Just a short two-and-a-half hour drive out of Bangkok, the Sala Khao Yai resort comprises just seven guest rooms, villas and ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/sala-opens-boutique-resort-in-khao-yai/1630/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: More than 1,000 athletes comprising 950 individuals and 50 teams have registered for the 16th annual Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2009. The Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2009 will take place on December 6, with competitors taking part in a 1.8km swim, a 55km cycle leg, and a 12km run. Organizers said ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/laguna-phuket-triathlon-sold-out/1629/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: The Thailand government has approved a Bt9.13 billion (about$US273.2 million) dollar plan by the Airports Authority of Thailand (AoT) to expand Bangkok International Airport. The AoT plans to construct a separate domestic passenger terminal which will increase domestic capacity by more than 44.4 percent to 65 million passengers ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/thailand-to-expand-suvarnabhumi-airport/1621/ Visitors to Phuket will soon have another attraction to entertain them when the island provinces first water theme park, Splash Jungle Waterpark, opens at West Sands Resort next month. Set on 1.4ha (3.5 acres) of the partially completed West Sand Resort, the Bt500 million (about $US15 million) Splash Jungle Waterpark ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/visitors-to-make-a-splash-at-phuket%e2%80%99s-jungle-waterpark/1620/ People interested in gardening or agriculture should not miss this display of colorful flowers and various vegetables and other crops on display in Chiang Mai. Many interesting displays, demonstrations and activities related to the agriculture and floriculture industries in Northern Thailand are included in this popular annual fair. The 6th Annual ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-destinations/northern-thailand-information/6thannual-northern-agricultural-fair-2009-chiang-mai-university/1619/ Thailand Travel News: While the international tourism industry might be somewhat depressed at the moment, it isn’t preventing low-cost carrier Thai AirAsia from planning for the future. Tassapon Bijleveld, chief executive officer of Thai AirAsia believes that within two years the airline will have 25 Airbus A320s in it’s fleet and ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/thai-airasia-feeling-bullish/1614/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: For almost an eternity the site of elephants slowly trundling their way around the bars and nightlife areas of Bangkok has been a common one. While some tourists might have found the close-up and personal contact with the pachyderms a novelty and the opportunity of having their photo ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/bangkok-elephant-days-numbered/1613/ Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Business Association of Chiang Mai invites you to the Northern Eco and Adventure Mart 2009 from November 6 – 8 at Ratchapruek Garden, Chiang Mai. With a goal to support and expand eco-tourism and adventure travel in the north of Thailand, the Northern Eco and ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-events-calendar/conventionsexhibitions/northern-eco-and-adventure-mart-2009/1609/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Finnair, Finland’s national flag carrier, has announced a number of flight changes to coincide with the switchover to its 2009 winter flight schedule effective from October 25. Of particular note is the decision by the airline to add a second daily flight to Bangkok and to commence using ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/finnair-boosts-thailand-flights-for-winter/1600/ Indulge in a romantic evening with the unmatched vocal talents of world famous superstar Roberta Flack. Roberta Flack will be live in Bangkok on November 1, 2009. Roberta Flack is an American singer known for her eclectic jazz / soul style. With her beautiful and enchanting voice Ms. Flack is ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-events-calendar/roberta-flack-live-in-bangkok/1606/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Situated one hour from Phuket international airport on a pristine one kilometre stretch of beach, the JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa will become the fourth Marriott managed property to open in Thailand when it commences operation on November 1. The 298-room JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/marriott-group-to-open-luxury-resort-in-khao-lak/1602/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Marriott International has opened the company’s third managed property in Bangkok, the Sukhumvit Park, Bangkok - Marriott Executive Apartments, adding another 300 luxury rooms to the city. Situated along the most vibrant section of the well known Suhkumvit Road section of Bangkok, the 34-floor Sukhumvit Park, Bangkok - ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/marriott-adds-300-rooms-with-sukhumvit-park-bangkok-marriott-executive-apartments/1601/ Usually celebrated on a full moon night during late October or early November, Loi Krathong Festival is held through out the country bringing a vibrant atmosphere to water bodies and where people come to float their small lotus-shaped boats and to the skies, which fill with thousands of bright floating ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-events-calendar/loi-krathong-festival-yi-peng-2009-chiang-mai-schedule/1595/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel group, a subsidiary of Marriott International, has announced plans to operate at least 10 hotels in Thailand within the next five years. The group, whose name has become synonymous with luxury hotels and resorts worldwide, said visitors to Thailand will be catered for with properties ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/ritz-carlton-targets-thailand-for-growth/1588/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: For those visiting the southern Thailand town of Krabi and in search of a touch of luxury the hunt is over with the opening of the worlds first Ritz Carlton Reserve. Situated 40 minutes from Krabi International Airport and two hours from Phuket International Airport, Phulay Bay, A ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/krabi-snares-worlds-first-ritz-carlton-reserve/1587/ Loi Krathong Festival 2009, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Loi Krathong is traditionally held on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month, which usually falls on some day in November.  In 2009, the Loi Krathong full moon falls on November 02, however many festivities will happen beginning October 31 (Saturday) ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-destinations/northern-thailand-information/colorful-water-loi-krathong-great-festival/10/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Visitors to the former Thai capital of Ayuthaya now have another option for accommodation following the opening of the Kantary Hotel and Serviced Apartments - Ayutthaya. Primarily aimed at visitors staying for extended periods, the 17-floor, 169-room and four penthouse hotel is the latest member of the Kantary ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/kantary-opens-in-heart-of-ayutthaya/1585/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: The streets of downtown Bangkok will come alive to the revving of big bike engines and people dressed in leathers when Siam International Bike Week 2009 gets underway next month. Up to 3,000 local and international bikers are expected to converge on the capital for the event, the ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/bangkok-to-rev-up-for-siam-international-bike-week/1586/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Thailand Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has told a group of visiting UK travel and tourism professionals that his government “is committed to ensuring Thailand remains a peaceful, stable and hospitable country to visit”. The comments were made at the opening of the 23rd Guardian Observer Travel Awards organized ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/pm-says-government-committed-to-providing-%e2%80%9ctourist-friendly%e2%80%9d-destination/1584/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Travelers to or from Thailand flying Gulf Air can now stock up on more shopping bargains after the airline announced the free baggage allowance for all cabin classes will be increased. John Evans, Gulf Air's general manager for Thailand, said from this month the baggage weight restrictions for ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/gulf-air-increases-baggage-limits-on-all-flights/1576/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Very few visitors to Thailand complete their stay without coming into contact with a Thai elephant (Elephant maximus or Asian Elephant), or Chang as they are called locally. Once the backbone of the Thai military and the logging industry, elephant numbers in Thailand have dropped from between 100,000 ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-destinations/northern-thailand-information/thailands-first-retirement-home-for-elephants-opens-in-lampang/1578/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Budget regional carrier Thai AirAsia will commence operations from its new regional Phuket hub on November 15, with more than 20,000 tickets having been sold for the sector since they went on sale on October 5. The hub will kick-off with daily direct flights from Phuket to Hong ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/thai-airasia-to-launch-phuket-hub-on-november-15/1575/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Thailand’s national flag carrier, Thai Airways International (THAI), will resume flights from Phuket to Hong Kong later this month – less than three weeks before rival Thai AirAsia commences using the airport as its new regional hub introducing flights on the same route. The THAI flights will depart ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/thai-airways-reintroduces-phuket-hong-kong-flights/1577/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: The newly appointed manager of the Swissotel Nai Lert Park in Bangkok is providing his personal telephone number to guests as an example of delivering the pinnacle in customer service, while attempting to drive occupancy to 60 percent in 2010. Torsten Pinter, who took over the role in ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/unhappy-swissotel-nai-lert-park-guests-can-phone-the-gm/1549/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Low-cost Australian airline, Jetstar Airways, will increase frequency on it’s Sydney to Phuket sector to five times weekly commencing mid-December. Timed to coincide with the prime Australian Christmas school holiday period, the two extra weekly flights will operate between December 15 and January 29, 2010. The additional flights will ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/jetstar-beefs-up-flights-to-phuket/1548/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Wyndham Hotel Group has signed its first management agreements in Bangkok, with the first of it’s properties scheduled to open early next year. While these are the first management agreements signed by the group in the Thai capital, the group manages a portfolio of 27 hotels and resorts ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/wydnham-signs-three-new-hotels-in-bangkok/1543/ The Phuket Vegetarian Festival is again going to embark on the lively activities from October 17 – 26, 2009 in various Chinese shrines of Phuket’s Muang district. The Phuket Vegetarian festival has long tradition among Thai-Chinese people in Phuket. In order to purify mind and soul, people will refrain from meat ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-events-calendar/phuket-vegetarian-festival-2/1569/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: The sixth annual charity fund raising event will take place on November 15 and the DusitD2 baraquda Pattaya will provide guests taking part in the event an ocean themed deluxe room, power-generating welcome drink, daily Breakfast of Champions, a four-course light dinner, free transportation to the event, ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/dusitd2-and-rotary-team-up-for-kids/1567/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Manchester United Football Club fans in Bangkok now have a new place to gather and watch their team play and rub shoulders with visiting club players following the opening of the first Manchester United Restaurant & Bar in Thailand. Located in the newly opened President Palace Hotel on ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/president-palace-hotel-gives-manchester-city-fc-fans-new-home/1542/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: One of Thailand’s best known festivals, the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, gets underway in just three days time, with the island-resort expecting a big influx of tourists. Celebrated by the local Chinese community, the merit-making ceremony has been celebrated for more than 150 years, tracing it’s origins to a ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/phukets-annual-piercing-festival-looms/1568/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Local and international tourists traveling from Phuket to Koh Phi Phi or Koh Lanta will soon have a speedier and more comfortable option than presently available when Phuket hydrofoils commences operations in December. The company plans to use three hydrofoils to whisk passengers the 40km (25 miles) across ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/hydrofoils-to-rocket-passengers-from-phuket-to-phi-phi/1541/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: The annual Leonids meteorite shower is renowned for the number of projectiles that light up the night sky as the Earth passes through the debris left by the passage of the Tempel-Tuttle comet. While typical particles are no bigger than fine dust, the light emitted as these and ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/thailand-to-provide-perfect-view-of-leonids-meteorite-shower/1540/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Tourists, expatriates or Thais in Phuket during January next year will have the opportunity to experience a true gastronomic experience when Phuket Pavilions hosts a two-star Michelin chef direct from France. Philippe Etchebest from Hostellerie de Plaisance in Saint Emilion, France, will perform his culinary skills for ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/phuket-to-host-award-winning-french-master-chef/1539/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Thailand hotels continue to gain recognition for their world-class service and facilities with the 95-room Park Plaza Sukhumvit Bangkok the latest to garner international accolades. The hotel recently won the Rising Star award for Carlson Hotels Worldwide in Asia Pacific, recognizing the hotel as one of the hotels ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/park-plaza-sukhumvit-a-rising-star/1538/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: United Arab Emirates national flag carrier Etihad Airways has announced extra benefits for passengers using its twice daily flights from Bangkok to Abu Dhabi. Until December 31 Pearl Business Class guests can now take advantage of a luxury limousine service from Pattaya and Thailand’s eastern seaboard to Bangkok ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/etihad-offers-free-hotels-and-transport-to-thailand-travelers/1537/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Visitors to Bangkok now have another deluxe hotel to choose from at the nations capital airport following the opening of the Best Western Premier Amaranth Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel. The seven-storey, 278-room hotel is the first Best Western Premier hotel in Bangkok and features 238 deluxe suites and 39 ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/best-western-opens-first-premier-hotel-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/1526/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Pattaya’s latest five-star hotel, The Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya, will open on November 3 with a Lost World/Indiana Jones theme party. Located on Wong Amat Beach in North Pattaya, the twin 18-floor towers host 555 rooms and suites designed on a Lost World concept featuring its ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/grand-mirage-beach-resort-pattaya-to-kick-off-with-indiana-jones-party/1525/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Changed security clearing processes at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport are expected to better manage the flow of passengers into the duty free and departure area. The new procedure sees departing passengers undergo security clearance for liquids, gels, sharp objects, and prohibited items immediately after clearing immigration, rather ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/suvarnabhumi-introduces-streamlined-security-process/1522/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: A Best Buy Promotion by private regional carrier Bangkok Airways sees one-way domestic flights starting at Bt910 (about $US27), and return international flights starting at Bt4,500 (about $US137). The promotion runs until December 15 – except for the Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City sector which ends on ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/bangkok-airways-announce-us27-fares/1523/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: India’s second largest airline, Jet Airways, will introduce twice weekly flights from Bangkok to two of India’s holiest cities commencing on October 24. From October 25 through to March 27, 2010 the new services will depart Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport each Tuesday and Friday at 8.30am for Gaya ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/jet-airways-to-fly-to-two-of-india%e2%80%99s-holiest-cities/1524/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Fitness affeciendaos or those who just like to gaze upon well toned bodies and the latest in exercise techniques and equipment should note November 27 to 29 in their diaries and head to Bangkok where all their needs will be met in one place. The Asia Fitness Convention ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/central-world-to-host-asia-fitness-convention/1510/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Privately owned regional carrier Bangkok Airways has confirmed that it continues to operate its international flights from Bangkok to Phnom Penh and from Bangkok to Siem Reap. The announcement follows confusion caused by a decision by the Cambodian government to withdraw the Bangkok Airways rights to fly between ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/bangkok-airways-maintains-cambodia-flights/1507/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Guests of the Chaophya Park Hotel in Bangkok will find the City of Angels much easier to get around now following a strategic alliance between the hotel and the Bangkok Metro Company (BMC). The new alliance sees guest room card keys now also providing free travel on Bangkok’s ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/chaophya-park-hotel-introduces-all-in-one-metro-and-room-key-card/1508/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Visitors to Phuket looking for a luxurious destination can take advantage of discounted rates at the island resort’s latest prestigious development through until March next year. To coincide with its opening on December 1, Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas has announced a range of special introductory rates ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/laguna-phuket-targets-well-heeled-guests-with-opening-specials/1509/ Beijing Acrobatics Fantasy is coming to Thailand again on October 10, 2009 performing a special contemporary show with over 40 elastic performers. The Beijing Acrobatics Fantasy is one of the most famous and stunning arts of its kind. This is your chance to see the exciting, world renowned performance of high ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-events-calendar/beijing-acrobatics-fantasy-live-in-bangkok/1519/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Long term guests of the Conrad Bangkok Residence in central Bangkok will find recently completed renovations provide them with all the amenities business and recreational travelers have come to expect in high-end properties. Carried out at a cost of Bt46 million (about $US1.375 million), the renovations saw key guest ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/conrad-residence-bangkok-finalizes-upgrade/1492/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Increased passenger demand will see Indonesia’s national carrier, Garuda Indonesia, increase flights between Jakarta and Bangkok to a daily service commencing on October 25. In addition, the airline has committed to introduce its new Boeing 737-800NGs on the sector next year, providing passengers with enhanced inflight facilities such ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/garuda-announces-daily-jakarta-bangkok-flights/1493/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Visitors, expatriates or Thais in Bangkok looking for a once in a lifetime gourmet dinning experience should note the special guest chef’s being hosted by the Sukhothai Hotel Bangkok at the end of this month. The hotel will host Alan Gibb, executive chef, and Neil Mugg, head pastry ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/scottish-delicacies-on-offer-at-sukhothai-hotel/1494/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Visitor’s to the seaside resort of Pattaya have a new hotel to choose from following the opening of Holiday Inn’s first new-build property on the prime Beach Road stretch of North Pattaya. All 367 Holiday Inn Pattaya guest rooms and suites offer sweeping views of Pattaya Bay and ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/new-holiday-inn-opens-in-pattaya/1495/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: In a sign that the Thai tourism industry and economy are beginning to recover Bangkok Airways has announced it will introduce a fifth daily flight from Bangkok to Phuket from October 25. The privately owned airline currently operates four daily flights to Phuket from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/bangkok-airways-introduces-fifth-daily-phuket-service/1496/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: As many people know, Thailand is affectionately known world-wide as the Land of Smiles, or simply LOS, and the country’s latest airline follows that theme with its moniker of Happy Airways. Happy Airways will commence operation between the resort island of Phuket and Hat Yai on October 26, ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/happy-airways-to-launch-from-phuket/1489/ Thailand Princess Mother’s Volunteer Foundation, Srisangwan School, Doris Day, and a Powerful Message How can Doris Day, the Thailand Princess Mother’s Volunteer Foundation, and a Thai insurance company combine to bring national attention to a very special school for disabled children? In this article I want to share a story that ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-reviews-recommendations/best-of-thailand/best-commercial-ever-que-sera-sera-whatever-will-be-will-be/1483/ Nakhon Phanom will celebrate its magnificent annual Illuminated Boat Procession or “Loi Reua Fai” between September 29 - October 15, 2009. As the night falls, visitors will be amazed by the brightly illuminated boats set against the pitch black darkness of that is the Mekong River at night. The “fire boats” will ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-events-calendar/nakhon-phanom-illuminated-boat-procession/512/ When it comes to celebrating Ok Phansa Day (the end of Buddhist Lent) the celebrations don't get much larger than the Sakon Nakhon Wax Castle Festival in Northeastern Thailand. The towering wax castles are created by talented artists in the province making this a renowned annual event. Date : 1 - 4 ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-events-calendar/wax-castles-celebrate-end-of-lent/467/ Imagine standing on a platform built in the canopy of an ancient forest giant, hooking onto a roller that will take you along a cable that will allow you to soar 200 meters, high above the forest floor, at great speed. Your seat for the adventure is an enforced nylon ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-destinations/northern-thailand-information/flight-of-the-gibbons-chiang-mai-gibbons-in-the-mist-part-2/1469/ We didn’t see any gibbons but we sure had a chance to act like a group of gibbons. We were a group of 16 people rocketing across 2 kilometers of zip lines strung through the rain forest canopy of the highest elevation zip-line operation in the world. Flight of the ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-destinations/northern-thailand-information/gibbons-in-the-mist-zip-line-adventure-in-chiang-mai-thailand-part-1/1461/ At the end of Buddhist Lent each year, along the Mekong River, there is an event that remains a mystery for the people of the Nong Khai province. Annually, on the night of the 11th lunar month, the natural wonder of Naga fireballs appears for those who come to observe ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-destinations/northeast-thailand-isaan/nong-khai-naga-fireballs-the-mysterious-phenomenon-on-mekong-river/1447/ The Tourism Authority of Thailand encourages couples worldwide to take part in a social networking competition and win a fully-paid holiday package to Thailand. The Ultimate Thailand Explorer, a social-networking competition from TAT, aims to raise Thailand tourism by attracting people to join the competition and have them publicize Thailand’s top ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/ultimate-thailand-explorer-win-a-paid-holiday-package-to-thailand/1445/ A tiny island in a National Marine Park in the Andaman Sea in the very south west corner of Thailand, is where you find this little paradise island. Located in Thailand’s oldest National Marine park housing about 70 islands, and Koh Lipe (about 70km from mainland) is the only one ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-destinations/thailand-beaches-islands/thailand-last-secret-island-koh-lipe/1438/ After overwhelming success and positive feedback from 2008, the 7th Bangkok International Film Festival is coming our way again. This year, The 7th Bangkok International Film Festival 2009 (BKKIFF) is presented by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in association with the Federation of National Film Associations of Thailand (FNFAT). The ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-events-calendar/bangkok-international-film-festival/1435/ The international Swan Boat Race (22 paddlers per team) and the Thai Traditional Long Boat Races (30 and 55 paddlers per team) will take place on the Chao Phraya River, in front of the Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Centre, Phra Nakhon, Si Ayutthaya on September 19 and ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-events-calendar/thailand-international-swan-boat-long-boat-races/372/ A Bathing Buddha, or Um Phra Dam Nam ceremony, is a traditional religious and well known ritual held annually in Phetchabun. The ceremony will begin at 1.00pm. with a procession of Buddha images, called a Praputtamahathammaracha, around the town. Later, the Bathing Buddha Ceremony will take place in front of Traipoom temple ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-events-calendar/bathing-buddha-in-phetchabun/510/ It’s time for the real shoppers to get excited as various categories of Clothes, Fashion, Home decoration, Furniture, Food and more will be discounted up to 80% at the 2009 Wow Fair in Bangkok. Wow Fair will take place on September 12-20, 2009 at Impact Exhibition and Convention Center, Hall 3-4, ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-events-calendar/enjoy-shopping-with-discounts-up-to-80-at-bangkok-wow-fair-2009/1429/ Her singing voice has the power to tug at your heart-strings… and yank you right out of your seat. If you are not yet a big fan of Philippine superstar Lea Salonga, come out and see her performance and you soon will be. Lea is the multi-award winning (including a ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-events-calendar/an-evening-with-singing-sensation-lea-salonga-the-magic-of-disney-and-broadway-musicals/1425/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Thai authorities have called on the popularity of Chiang Mai’s panda cub Lin Ping to help rid the country of elephants and their mahouts from the kingdom’s streets. While the Thai elephant has long been a symbol of Thailand and honored with its own national birthday, today, far ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/panda-cub-to-aid-street-elephants/1417/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Thailand’s inbound travel industry might be taking somewhat of a battering at the moment but all indications are that it will recover in line with the global economy improvements expected in 2010. Displaying confidence that indicators and research shows this to be the case, the Airports Authority of ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/expansion-plans-for-suvarnabhumi-announced/1416/ Whenever talking about Lanna Folk-Songs, Jaran Manophet, the renowned musical artist of the North, always comes to mind for his timeless artistic works and his sweet sounding and melodious songs that he left for all of us before he passed away. To remind people of Jaran Manophet, the 8th year anniversary ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-events-calendar/jaran-manophet-memorial-concert-chiang-mai-university-art-center/1412/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: In the West the white-sliced loaf of bread has evolved to greater heights and the staple now includes a wide range of ingredients such as fruits, nuts, and various grains to take away the monotony. In the central Bangkok district of Ratchaburi a 28-year-old art student has taken ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-destinations/bangkok/bangkok-bakers-gruesome-bread-creations-follow-buddhas-teachings/1407/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Thailand Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has said he believes the Thai economy will show increasing signs of recovery in the fourth quarter of this year. Mr Abhisit said a report by the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) showed that the Thai economy had ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/thai-economy-on-the-road-to-recovery/1406/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: The Banyan Tree has long been regarded as one of Bangkok’s finer hotels with its award-winning Vertigo Grill restaurant and Moon Bar on the converted 61st floor helipad providing spectacular views over the city. While most people prefer to take the elevator to the top of the landmark ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/aids-babies-to-gain-benefit-from-banyan-tree-vertical-marathon/1403/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Visitors to the island resort of Koh Samui in search of luxury accommodation during the months of November and December might find an offer by the latest up-market resort to open somewhat tempting. Langham Place Samui is a five-star resort on Lamai Beach comprising 77 villas and suites, ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/luxury-samui-resort-offers-free-nights/1393/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Thailand’s tourism promotion board, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), has told a gathering of industry representatives in Singapore that it expects 13.25 million people will visit the kingdom this year. The optimistic comments were made by the chairman of TAT's Board of Directors, Weerasak Kowsurat, on a ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/tourism-board-forecasts-only-modest-drop-in-2009-arrivals/1394/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: The battle for the low-cost carrier market continues to gain momentum with Jetstar Asia, announcing a new double daily Singapore to Phuket service and an extra daily service to Bangkok. The new flights will commence on December 15 and build on the airlines considerable regional network throughout Asia ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/jetstar-adds-extra-singapore-phuket-flights/1392/ In attempt to boost tourism and business in Nimman area of Chiang Mai, Nimman Life Fair will take place from August 28 – 30, 2009 at Think Park, Nimmanhaemin Road. Nimman Life opens to all visitors to stroll among Nimmanhaemin’s trade area, a lively and entertaining street. The south-bound portion of ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-destinations/northern-thailand-information/nimman-life-fair-2009-%e2%80%93-chiang-mai/1389/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Bangkok’s myriad of parks and gardens provide a welcome respite for city residents and visitors alike from the hustle and bustle of the city and endless traffic. While most westerners are used to finding city parks as havens for birds and often take time to relax by feeding ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-destinations/bangkok/bangkok-park-visitors-greeted-by-gator-sized-lizards/1386/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Visitors to the Nimman Life Fair between August 28 and 30 in Chiang Mai will have the opportunity to snap up an extra bonus thanks to a special offer being made by privately owned Bangkok Airways (BA). Last month Thailand Travel News informed readers of the airlines Flyer ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/bangkok-air-offers-bonuses-to-nimman-life-fair-attendees/1382/ Following the great success of the last show, the 16th Discovery Thailand & Discovery World 2009 will be held again for fall season from September 3 -6, 2009 at Queen Sirikit Convention Center in Bangkok. Guests will enjoy visiting the over 800 stalls that will fill the convention hall, and this ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-events-calendar/16th-discovery-thailand-and-discovery-world-2009/1379/ Bhumibol dam is again welcoming all bikers to a special annual event. This year the 5th Annual Bhumibol dam Mountain Bike Championship will be held from August 29 – 30, 2009. All mountain bikers and their family will gather at the starting line on the top of the vast Bhumibol ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-events-calendar/festivals-events/bhumipol-dam-mountain-bike-championship-%e2%80%93-challenge-meets-sanook-fun/1376/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Sharks and swimmers are two topics that ordinarily don’t meld well together, however, holiday makers have nothing to fear from 39 sharks recently released into the sea off Phuket. Bred by Phuket Aquarium, the sharks, known as Indonesian bamboo sharks or Indonesian speckled carpetsharks Hemiscyllium freycineti, are sluggish, ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/phuket-aquarium-releases-endangered-shark-species/1373/ Kanchanaburi, important for its historical role during World War II, is the third largest province in Thailand and a border province of Thailand and Myanmar (Burma). Kanchanaburi is comprised mainly of mountains and plateaus that are rich in natural resources. There are two main rivers, the Kwai Noi and Kwai ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-activities/thailand-historic-sites/one-day-travel-to-kanchanaburi-thailand-historic-war-memorials-and-much-more/1366/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Pacific Blue Airlines, the Christchurch New Zealand based subsidiary of low-cost Australian airline Virgin Blue, will commence twice weekly direct flights from Perth to Phuket commencing November 14, 2009. The flights will be operated by one of the airlines nine Boeing 737-800 aircraft and cater to an ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/phuket-gets-a-boost-with-new-pacific-blue-flights/1363/ MAMMA MIA! – The Global Smash Hit is now showing in Bangkok Thailand until August 30, 2009. Mamma Mia! musical performance is a stage show that makes people all over the world fall in love with the story of a daughter's quest to figure out who is her father from one ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-events-calendar/festivals-events/mamma-mia-musical-performance-in-bangkok/1356/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Bangalore, India-based Kingfisher has commenced a new daily service between Kolkata and Bangkok, bringing to five the number of international routes flown by the company. Founded in 2005, the airline operates more than 400 flights a day to a network of 69 destinations, with the new sector to ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/kingfisher-latest-to-fly-india-bangkok-route/1353/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Thailand’s tourism industry might be somewhat depressed at the moment but it won’t stay that way forever and when it does visitors to Bangkok will need new, high quality hotels to stay in. To meet the demand of quality conscious travelers West Paces Hotel Group Asia, developer of ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/capella-bangkok-to-raise-luxury-level/1349/ THAILAND TRAVEL ONLINE: Regional low-cost carrier AirAsia has launched a Big Sale promotion that it says is even better value than its Free Seat programs of the past. Until August 16 the airline will have three million seats on sale, with airfares starting at Rm9 (about $US2.50) for domestic Malaysian flights ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/the-big-sale-flights-promotion-from-2-dollars/1346/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Thailand’s latest (and possibly greatest) tourist attraction, the tiny panda cub born at Chiang Mai Zoo in May, finally has a name - Linping. Chosen as the result of a national competition to select a name for the baby mammal, more than 22 million postcards were received with ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/thailand-panda-named-linping-forest-of-ice/1343/ On 12th August, the birthday of Her Majesty the Queen of Thailand, Queen Sirikit, is celebrated all over the country. Every year during the month of August, Thai households and public places will be decorated with lights, decorations, and portraits of the most beloved Queen Sirikit in celebration of the day ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-events-calendar/her-majesty-queen-sirikit-birthday-celebrations-mothers-day-of-thailand/1338/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: People in England flying to Thailand will soon have a new option to consider when Jet Airways adds a second daily flight from London to Bangkok on August 16. The new flight travels via the airlines’ hub in Mumbai and will arrive in Bangkok at 1855 (TST) and ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-destinations/thailand-beaches-islands/jet-airways-offers-london-bangkok-new-service/1334/ On Mother’s Day, August 12, the people of Thailand celebrate nationwide in tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit on the date of her birth. Special events take place just about everywhere, from small rural villages to the royal palace. To celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday in 2009, Chiang Mai Municipality ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-events-calendar/festivals-events/celebrating-mothers-day-in-chiang-mai-28th-lanna-national-floral-and-ornamental-plants-fair/1330/ During the rainy season in Thailand (between June-October) many kinds of trees are budding, everywhere is green, and everything fresh. In the Isaan region (north east Thailand) the rainy season is a time when the Siam Tulip (locally known as Krachiao) takes to blossom and turns the dry Northeast region ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-destinations/siam-tulip-krachiao-blossoms-in-the-mist/1325/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Each year hundreds of international acts stop-over in Thailand as part of a world tour, while others are booked to play a season in the nations capital. On August 30 a 40-person acrobatics troupe from Beijing, China will perform two shows in Bangkok as part of a ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/famous-beijing-acrobat-troop-in-bangkok/1312/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: A competition in the seaside city of Pattaya to find the country’s loudest screamer has seen a 33-year-old Russian walk away with the first prize of Bt30,000 (about $US881). Organized by Thailand's Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum, the competition attracted more than 1,500 entrants, with Sergey Savelyev ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/russian-a-real-screamer-in-pattaya/1313/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Thailand’s head traffic cop has announced a crackdown on people who fail use crosswalks, footbridges, or other crossways to cross roads. Commencing August 1, jaywalkers will be subject to arrest and payment of a fine not exceeding Bt200 (about $US5.88) for crossing the road except at designated crossing ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/jaywalkers-subject-to-fine/1309/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: The southern Thailand province of Krabi is set to receive a tourism boost with Singapore budget airline Tiger Airways announcing a new direct flight service commencing at the end of October. Tiger Airways commenced a direct flight service from Singapore to Krabi in 2005, but the flights were ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/tiger-airways-reintroduces-krabi-flights/1302/ THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Members of Thai Airways International’s (THAI) frequent flyer club, Royal Orchid Plus (ROP), now have two great offers on which they can use their mileage points. The Buy One, Redeem One at 50 percent promotion enables ROP members to purchase a ticket to any destination on the THAI ... http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-travel-news/special-deals-for-thai-frequent-travelers/1297/