In 2019, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort in Northern Thailand introduced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for travellers to spend the night observing majestic elephants in their natural habitat while staying in unique transparent Jungle Bubbles. Now the luxury resort is giving families and small groups of friends the inimitable opportunity to revel in this bucket list experience together, from the comfort of a brand-new two-bedroom Jungle Bubble Lodge. Located in a lush jungle on the banks of the Ruak River, the new Jungle Bubble Lodge is perched on a raised wooden deck offering uninterrupted views of rescued elephants and stargazing at night. Accommodating up to four guests in 150 square metres of indoors and outdoors living space, the fully climate-contr...
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Will be celebrating the best of Thai art, music, food and fun Back by popular demand, the 2022 Bangkok Riverside Fest celebrates all of the best elements of Thai art, music food & fun with even more pop ups and performances from Thailand’s top bands and best restaurants. The Bangkok Riverside Fest returns in 2022 with the announcement of new dates from 25th – 27th February. The event promises unforgettable evenings of music, art, food and fun by the banks of the Chaopraya River next to Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort. An extensive variety of family friendly, high quality entertainment is promised over the event. Including live music concerts from Thailand’s top bands and DJ’s, fire work displays every night, kid’s arts and crafts and fun fair rides and a wide selectio...
Read MoreWatched by tourists and locals, thousands of monkeys in Lopburi in central Thailand feasted on two tonnes fruits and vegetables after the town's Monkey Festival resumed following a two year hiatus caused by the pandemic. Hundreds of macaques, also known as long-tailed monkeys, were seen climbing on people and stacks of fruit, munching away on bananas and pineapples. Monkeys eat fruit during the annual Monkey Festival which resumed after a two-year gap caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, in Lopburi province, Thailand, November 28, 2021. REUTERS/Jiraporn Kuhakan The feast, which cost over 100,000 baht ($3,000), is an annual tradition for locals to thank the monkeys for doing their part in drawing in tourists to Lopburi, which is sometimes known as "Monkey Province." "Today's specia...
Read MoreThe world’s happiest travel destination is once more welcoming visitors Thailand’s picture-perfect east coast island of Koh Samui has long been popular with travelers and is leading the way for the broader reopening of “The Land of Smiles” for visitors from overseas. The last 18 months have been a testing time for everyone, but the Thailand government has used the time wisely to work with health authorities and local tourism providers at one of country’s most stunning destinations to make sure our visitors can completely relax. Visitors can enjoy its unforgettable sights, share its world-renown cuisine, take part in countless outdoor activities and rub shoulders with the friendly locals safe in the knowledge that exacting health protocols have been put in place to ensure tour...
Read MoreAnantara Gives Travellers Something to Smile About Often referred to as ‘The Land of Smiles’, Thailand is making its long-awaited comeback with the resumption of quarantine-free international travel. To support the country’s reopening and to give travellers a snapshot of what they have been missing, Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has launched the ‘Time for Thailand’ travel campaign. From street food vendors and spa therapists to Tuk Tuk drivers, the people of Thailand are sending a clear message to guests across the globe that they are ready to welcome them back. To support and celebrate borders reopening, Anantara is also saying it’s ‘Time for Thailand’ in showcasing the country’s verdant jungles, stunning beaches and bustling markets. A new video captures not only the ...
Read MoreAfter 20 months of border closures Thailand is welcoming back international tourists to the Kingdom. As international travel to Thailand is back and Anantara Hotels Resorts and Spas is ready to welcome fully vaccinated guests with no quarantine requirements from 63 low-risk countries. From Chiang Mai in the north, to the brand’s luxury properties in the capital of Bangkok, down to the islands of Phuket and Koh Samui in the south, Anantara guests are now welcome to visit any part of the country after meeting the governments health and safety requirements under the new ‘Test & Go’ scheme. These requirements, amongst others, include proof of guests being fully vaccinated with an approved vaccine at least 14 days prior to arrival and producing a negative COVID-19 PCR test result...
Read MoreAnantara launches first treatment in Thailand infused with the traditional herb The powerful properties of cannabis plants have been harnessed for millennia by healers seeking its medicinal benefits. Rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds and pain reducing properties, the medicinal purposes of cannabis have been brought back to the forefront of alternative therapies as part of the recent decriminalisation of certain parts of the plant in Thailand. Utilised across central Asia for centuries, Anantara Spa in Thailand is now bringing this traditional compound to the twenty first century with a series of brand new luxurious spa treatments showcasing the plant’s myriad benefits from calming the mind to pain relief and more. Restful slumber journey Perfect for jet-lagged...
Read MoreThe people of the Land of Smiles have good reason to be happy once again. For more than one year, we have not been able to demonstrate our hospitality and warmth, or share with you everything that is wonderful about Thailand – from our cuisine to our stunning beaches, culture, history and more. We have missed seeing our friends from around the world marveling at our unique attractions, and spending relaxing days and vibrant evenings with us. That is now behind us. Phuket is leading the return to our shared “new normal” and restrictions have been eased so that fully vaccinated travelers from anywhere in the world can return to an island famous as the Pearl of the Andaman Sea. And anyone planning a visit to the world’s most welcoming nation can be assured that health officia...
Read MoreThailand will allow visitors from 46 countries vaccinated against COVID-19 to forgo quarantine from next month, up from 10 previously announced, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Thursday. The Southeast Asian country is poised to introduce the new quarantine-free travel arrangements on Nov. 1 as it seeks to revive its vital tourism industry. 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 Last week, Prayuth said that at least 10 countries, including Britain, Singapore, Germany, China and the United States, would be exempt from quarantine. He did not name the extra countries in a...
Read MoreAnantara ready to welcome international guests After border closures for almost 18 months, Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas is ready to welcome international guests back to Thailand following the announcement that fully vaccinated visitors from low-risk countries can travel quarantine-free to the Kingdom from November 1st. Set to grow over the coming days, the list of "low risk" countries, including Singapore, Germany, China, UK and the US. Tourists will be allowed to visit any part of the country after meeting health and safety requirements upon travel to the country, these include showing that they are Covid-free at the time of travel with an RT-PCR test undertaken prior to departure, followed by a test in Thailand. From the mountains in the north, to the bustling ca...
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