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Thailand to reopen Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Krabi in November

September 27, 2021942 Views

Thailand will waive its mandatory quarantine requirement in Bangkok and nine regions from Nov. 1 to vaccinated arrivals, authorities said on Monday, as the country tries to boost its immunisation rate and revive its battered tourism sector. The regions include popular tourist areas Chiang Mai, Phangnga, Krabi, Hua Hin, Pattaya, and Cha-am, and follow the successful reopening of Phuket and Samui islands to vaccinated people in pilot schemes since July. The country is keen to welcome back foreign visitors, after nearly 18 months of strict entry policies that contributed to a collapse in tourism, a key sector that drew 40 million visitors in 2019. Authorities will also reduce the quarantine time nationwide for visitors arriving from Oct. 1, the COVID-19 task force said, halving ...

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Thailand delays plan to re-open cities to tourists until November

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September 22, 2021664 Views

Thailand has pushed back plans to re-open Bangkok and some other major cities to foreign arrivals until November, due to vaccination rates falling short of targets, a senior official said on Wednesday. Officials earlier this month said they planned here to welcome vaccinated tourists without quarantine to major cities like Bangkok, Hua Hin, Pattaya and Chiang Mai in October to revive the country’s crucial tourism sector. FILE PHOTO: Boats that are used to transport tourists around the Chao Phraya river are seen idle due to travel bans and border closures from the global coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in downtown Bangkok, Thailand. REUTERS/Jorge Silva “Cities we’ve targeted have not reached 70% vaccination rates and so we have to push out the date to November,” Tourism Au...

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Thailand hopes to welcome tourists to Bangkok, top cities next month

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September 9, 20211482 Views

Thailand plans to reopen Bangkok and other key destinations to foreign tourists next month, officials said on Thursday, aiming to revive its battered travel industry after indications the number of new coronavirus infections may have peaked. Bangkok, Hua Hin, Pattaya and Chiang Mai will be added to a programme in which fully vaccinated visitors who commit to a series of tests can enter, under certain criteria, said government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchan. FILE PHOTO: The first foreign tourists arrive at the airport as Phuket reopens to overseas tourists, allowing foreigners fully vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to visit the resort island without quarantine, in Phuket, Thailand July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Jorge Silva The scheme is underway on the islands of...

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Koh Samui’s Fishermen’s Village Debuts “A.Shore” Beach Bar

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September 8, 20211045 Views

After the island’s discovery more than a century ago, stories of fishermen, sailors, and sea traders who found the island as a harbour against monsoons and high seas live on in the local folklore. A.Shore at Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort, the latest addition to Koh Samui’s vibrant beach life, takes inspiration from this alluring blend of heritage, the stunning Gulf of Siam coastline and rustic aesthetics of the neighbouring fishermen’s village. A.Shore Beach Bar is a haven where the islands trendsetters can find refuge and relax with a glass of a refreshing beverage and a plate of simple, wholesome food. Putting a 21st century spin on the idea of a tropical paradise, the rustic looking bar is peppered with Instagram-friendly spots, the furniture and furnishings are made from rec...

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Cannabis on Menu! Anantara Chiang Mai has it

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August 23, 20211614 Views

Anantara Chiang Mai’s spy themed The Service 1921 Restaurant and Bar resort launches a healthy and nutrition-rich cannabis infused menu. Diners can now feast on signature dishes including - Deep fried seabass with crispy cannabis leaves and a cannabis tamarind sauce; Spicy grilled prawns with traditional Thai herbs and cannabis; Braised pork spareribs with a shitake mushroom and cannabis soup; Stir fried beef with cannabis and Grilled river prawns with a spicy lime cannabis sauce. The Thai Government recently decriminalised most parts of the marijuana plant and although the THC rich flowers, buds and seeds remain off-limits, other parts of the plant such as the leaves have been removed from the prohibited list and have ended up on the fine dining menu due to their dietary benefi...

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Anantara Lawana Koh Samui also receives the Wine Spectator 2021 award

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August 10, 20211047 Views

Following the re-opening of the famous Thai island for international tourists, Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort now has something more to celebrate. Its unique dining concept, Tree Tops Sky Dining and Bar has won the 2021 Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator Magazine. Applicants for these prestigious awards were asked to present a complete wine list, including vintages, appellations, and full producer names. This award is presented to restaurants with well-selected lists that not only highlight quality producers but also fit with the restaurant’s menu and theme in terms of price and style. Diners at Tree Tops Sky Dining & Bar can choose from an extensive wine list of 170 labels from 13 countries. Connoisseurs can delve into a desirable selection from the New and Old...

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Rumble in the Thai Jungle inspires Nicole Miller collection

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August 5, 20211250 Views

Online Sales in August to Benefit Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation Iconic American designer Nicole Miller has launched her Pre-Fall 2021 collection, which is partly inspired by an early 2020 visit to Northern Thailand’s ancient jungle where rescued elephants roam in their natural habitat. Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort at the confluence of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar The collection features elephant and jungle symbols and motifs on various garments and prints. A percentage of online sales during the month of August will be donated towards the upkeep of these elephants along with projects to protect wild elephants and to improve the welfare of other elephants throughout Thailand. Whilst staying at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp ...

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Phuket restricts travel from other Thai regions, but foreign tourists unaffected

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July 30, 2021375 Views

Thailand's Phuket will ban travel from the rest of the country from Aug. 3-16 to try to stop a surge in coronavirus cases from spreading to the resort island, but overseas visitors will be largely unaffected, the foreign ministry said on Thursday. Phuket is at the heart of efforts to revive Thailand's tourism industry, a major revenue earner that has been devastated by the pandemic. The first foreign tourists arrive at the airport as Phuket reopens to overseas tourists, allowing foreigners fully vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to visit the resort island without quarantine, in Phuket, Thailand July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Jorge Silva Since July 1, tourists fully vaccinated against COVID-19 have been allowed to move freely on the island, with no self-isolation on arr...

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Enjoy surfing at Phuket in the lap of luxury

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July 27, 2021583 Views

Anantara Layan Phuket resort brings best offers for the surfing season Enjoy some serious surfing fun accompanied with a luxury stay. Anantara Layan Phuket Resort invites surf enthusiasts to enjoy the swells of monsoon season on Thailand’s spectacular Andaman coastline. From April to October every year, the west coast of Phuket experiences Southeast Asia’s best breaks, with the northwest monsoon bringing excellent surfing conditions to this part of the Andaman. The top beaches on Phuket for surfing include Kata, Kalim, Surin, Nai Harn, and Bangtao, just a short drive from Anantara Layan resort. Perfectly positioned between sparkling seas and lush national parkland, Anantara Layan offers a peaceful sanctuary just beyond the northern end of Bangtao Beach, one of Phuket’s most b...

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Raise a toast! Service 1921 wins again

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July 22, 2021416 Views

Anantara Chiang Mai’s restaurant gets Wine Spectator Magazine’s 2021 Award of Excellence The 2021 Wine Spectator Awards has recognized Anantara Chiang Mai Resort’s Service 1921 Restaurant and Bar’s diversity and sophistication of their cellar collection by winning the 2021 Award of Excellence. These prestigious awards acknowledge the best destinations from around the world for wine aficionados and self-confessed oenophiles seeking an elevated wine experience. Spy themed The Service 1921 Restaurant and Bar continues to delight diners and wine connoisseurs from around the world by winning its fifth consecutive Wine Spectator Magazine Award of Excellence. Applicants for these prestigious awards are asked to present a complete wine list, including vintages, appellations, and full...