Thailand Travel Talk AUGUST 2014 www.tourismthailand.my, www.tourismthailand.org AUGUST 12 marked the 82nd birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. It is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, a glowing tribute to the much beloved Queen. On this occasion we join Thais nationwide in wishing Her Majesty a Happy Birthday. Long Live the Queen. Long Live The Queen Long Live The Queen Long Live The Queen Long Live The Queen Long Live The Queen
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AUGUST 12 marked the 82nd birthday of Her MajestyQueen Sirikit. It is also celebrated as Mother's Day inThailand, a glowing tribute to the much beloved Queen.
On this occasion we join Thais nationwide inwishing Her Majesty a Happy Birthday.
Long Live the Queen.
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SAWATDI KHRAP.
FIRST and foremost, we join millions of Thaisin wishing Her Majesty Queen Sirikit a LongLive and Prosperity on the occasion of her 82ndbirthday.
As we step into the last quarter of the year, weare glad to note that tourism is picking up again.
Thailand enters a new phase as we kick startthe travel business with numerous activities,most notably being the Best Friends Foreverand Thailand Happiness Street Festival inBangkok.
In addition, we also have quite a number ofnew destinations and attractions to highlightsuch as the Art in Paradise in Bangkok, Arts of
Korat Mirage Museum and Korat Zoo Lagoonin Nakhon Ratchasima, Camel Republic inCha-Am, Phetchaburi, Cartoon NetworkAmazone, Pattaya, and many more.
Good news for people in Penang as Firefly isstarting direct flights between the island cityand Krabi. This means the seaside resort wouldbe a perfect weekend getaway for those needinga break from their hectic week. But by allmeans, if you have time stay longer as there aremore interesting places you can explore such asisland-hopping and canoeing. For the moreadventurous, there is also rock climbing.
For the avid shoppers, as you know we haveextended the period for the Amazing ThailandGrand Sale. The Grand Sale will only end onSeptember 30. So you have more time to pickup bargains galore at participating outlets whenyou visit Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, HatYai, Pattaya and Hua Hin. Who knows, youmay still be able to win the Travel 365 dasys inThailand for every 500 Baht spent.
Whether it's shopping, eating or newdestinations, we have it all in Amazing Thai-land. See you there.
SUWAT KUMWONGDirectorMalaysia & Brunei
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Tourist insurance coverage scheme launched
alternative insurance scheme that could beoffered by Thai companies. We are nowhappy to report that such a scheme hasnow been set in place. This is to ensurethat travellers enjoy their visit to thekingdom with great peace of mind,knowing that should anything go wrong,
they'll be covered."In addition, everyone purchasing this
insurance can take advantage of the 24-hour emergency assistance offered by thewell-known Allianz Global Assistance.
For more information visit www.tourism-thailand.org/thailandtravelshield.
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It is a place to go for a splash and have fun with the Giant KingKong water slide, unique splash pool or float around the lazyriver.
www.koratzoo.org/en/2013-01-09-10-16-42.html
THE Tourism Authority of Thailand andfour insurance companies – Muang ThaiInsurance, Chao Phaya Insurance, SiamCity Insurance, and Krungthai PanichInsurance – had set up Thailand TravelShield, a special online insurance cover-age scheme.
Visitors are able to buy the insurancecoverage online for a broad range ofunforeseen events ranging from acci-dents, trip cancellation, loss or damage ofbaggage/personal belongings, emergencyhotel accommodation, etc.
These travel insurance policies provideinstant coverage up to the value of1,000,000 Baht for the packages startingat 650 Baht, and up to the value of2,000,000 Baht for the packagesstarting at 1,100 Baht. The period ofcoverage ranges up to 60 days, butit can also cover visitors makingannual trips to Thailand.
TAT Governor Thawatchai Arunyik said,"TAT has initiated the creation of an
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LEADING up to its inaugural flight fromPenang to Krabi in September, Fireflyorganised a media trip for local journaliststo familiarize them with the many attrac-tions the province has to offer.
The group visit the various attractionslike the various islands, Waree Raksa HotSpring Spa, canoeing at the Tham Lot andthe Krabi Treetop Adventure Park.
in JBin JBin JBin JBin JBTHE Tourism Authority of Thailand workedhand in hand with Bagus Holidays SdnBhd from Johore to take part in the CIMBFiesta to promote various tourism productsto the public.
The three-day event was held at theKSL Expo Centre in Johore Bahru.
THE famous 3D interactive art galleryin Pattaya, Art in Paradise, hadopened in Bangkok at the EsplanadeShopping Mall on RatchadapisekRoad.
With the help of 3D paintings andsome trick photography, it will look likeyou are interacting with the pictures.
Prices are 300 Baht, open dailyfrom 10 am. to 10 pm.
For more information you can visittheir Facebook or Instagram or call02-660-9130.
www.artinparadise.co.th/
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FantasyWater Park
AT the Santorini Park, a cross between athemed shopping mall and amusementpark, the colours and style of the buildingsare based on the famous Greek island ofthe same name. They have now launchedtheir new water park called SantoriniWater Fantasy.
The park is set in 30,000 sq meters.Santorini Water Fantasy is open every dayfrom 10am to 6.30pm on Mondays –Thursdays and 9am to 9pm on Fridays toSundays. Prices are 900 Baht for adultsand 500 Baht for children.
ITS architecture is Moroccan-inspired;complete with golden spires, Persian styledtiling and archways. You get camels andcamel rides as well as the latest mechani-cal rides. There are alpacas and manyother cute and furry creatures for the kids.
It is located on the main BangkokHighway about 5km north of Cha-Am,Phetchaburi.
Entrance Fees: Adult: Baht 200. Childrenunder 100 cm in height free of charge.
Opening Hours: Mon – Thurs: 10am to6pm, Fri – Sun & Public Holiday: 9am to7pm.
THE frontline staffof local travelagencies weretaken on a tour ofBangkok and itssurroundingsrecently to familia-rise them with theproducts they areselling daily.
The trip enabledthem to sample forthemselves thetourism productsavailable so thatthey could betterexplain these totheir clients.
LOCATED on a 14-acre site inthe former fishing village ofBang Saray – 20 minutes fromPattaya and 90 minutes fromBangkok’s SuvarnabhumiInternational Airport – CartoonNetwork Amazone hopesto attract a million visitorseach year, 70% of themfrom Thailand.
It is open seven days aweek with ticket priced at 1,590Baht. Children fare 1,190 Baht.
www.cartoonnetworkama-zone.com/
THE Tourism Authority of Thailand tookpart in a three-day MITM Fair at the Mid-Valley, Kuala Lumpur recently.
Among the many things on show was aboxing demonstration.
For more information, contact the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Suite 22.01 Level 22, Menara Citibank, 165 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.Tel: 03-21623480 • Fax: 03-21623486 • Email: [email protected] • Homepage: http//www.tourismthailand.org, http//www.tourismthailand.my
Thailand Best Friends FThailand Best Friends FThailand Best Friends FThailand Best Friends FThailand Best Friends ForeoreoreoreorevvvvverererererNEARLY 50 journalists, bloggers, travel agents andformer Friends of Thailand recipients were on handfor a visit to Bangkok and beyond during the megafamiliarisation trip organised by the Tourism Autho-rity of Thailand to Bangkok and beyond recently.
The group from Malaysia and Brunei had achance to visit various attractions inBangkok and Pak Chong, culminating inthe Thailand Happiness Street Festival atRatchadamri Road.
For Art's SakeFOR Art’s Sake located in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan,providing a perfect combination of 3D art painted by Thai artistsand a special sound effects separated by zone.
Sculptures, installations and odour in some areas enable theaudience to enjoy various kinds of art.
Highlights include Imagination Zone, Childhood Zone, HorrorZone, The Mirror Climb, Piano Stairs, Illusion Windows andHighlight Room.
IT allow visitors to experience art in the work closely. There aremore than 100 images on a variety of themes, landscape, natureand scenes from movies by eight local artists are on display.
Open daily: 10.00 am – 07.00 pm. Entrance fee is Baht 139.https://th-th.facebook.com/ArtsofKorat
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