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Return to paradise
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 13/01/2022
» At Maya Bay, hawk-eyed park officials patrol the sandy stretch, whistles at the ready. It was a gorgeous morning last Thursday, just days after the fabled beach on Phi Phi Leh Island had reopened after three years of closure, and the 300 or so holidaymakers, masked or otherwise, were ambling or striking catwalk poses on the pillow-soft sand, awestruck by the emerald splendour around them.
Maya Bay is now open to tourists
Life, Published on 06/01/2022
» After three and a half years of closure in order to restore the marine ecosystem, Maya Bay in Krabi is once again open to tourists. The bay falls under the supervision of Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park.
Hilton opens Garden Inn in Phuket
Life, Published on 23/12/2021
» Hilton and GCP Hospitality last week announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Phuket Bang Tao, marking the debut of the award-winning Hilton Garden Inn brand in Thailand. Developed and managed by GCP Hospitality, the 177-room hotel spanning seven stories is strategically located in the island's prime Bang Tao Beach area.
A long strange trip
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/12/2021
» The Year of the Ox is drawing to an end as we have become better at dealing with the Covid-19 virus. This year, water splashing was outlawed to avoid virus transmission and families were forced to enjoy the Songkran Festival at home once again.
Chiva-Som Hua Hin ready to welcome tourists
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 28/10/2021
» Chiva-Som in Hua Hin is ready to welcome international guests from Nov 1 with no quarantine from approved destinations if they are fully vaccinated. The resort is already SHA Plus+ certified.
FAD unveils revamped Ban Kao National Museum
Life, Published on 07/10/2021
» The Fine Arts Department recently unveiled the newly-facelifted Ban Kao National Museum in Kanchanaburi.
Sustainable luxury
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/10/2021
» Since opening its doors to the first guests — a couple from New Zealand — in 2001, Pimalai Resort & Spa has earned a reputation of being the luxurious resort on Koh Lanta, Krabi, with many international accolades to boot.
Tourism boost for islands
Life, Published on 30/09/2021
» To boost local tourism and the economy, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is holding "Thailand SHA: The Memory @ Phuket, Phang-nga and Krabi" from today until Oct 3.
Sanctuary for the senses
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 17/09/2021
» The Banyan Tree hotel group is celebrating its 27th anniversary and what better way to celebrate travel again than at their newest resort in Thailand! Banyan Tree Krabi opened in October 26, 2020 on Tab Kaek Beach and is SHA-Plus credited, making it a retreat for foreign tourists, as well. The three ultra-exclusive beachfront pool villas, 10 beachfront pool villas and 59 pool suites, each with a private infinity pool, have a westward-facing view of sunset over the Andaman Sea.
Phanom Rung light phenomenon returns in Oct
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/09/2021
» Oct 5-7 will be the last time this year when visitors can observe the sunlight through the 15 doors of Prasat Hin Phanom Rung in Buri Ram.