In the lush embrace of the northern Thai jungle, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, in partnership with Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation (GTAEF), is trumpeting the arrival of Thai National Elephant Day on 13 March. This year’s festivities promise an unforgettable tribute to these majestic creatures, with a jumbo celebration that includes medical massages, a fruit feast fit for a king, craft market and cultural ceremonies that resonate with the spirit of Thailand. Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort has been a sanctuary for 20 elephants rescued from the urban sprawl and illegal logging camps. Alongside GTAEF, they provide a haven not just for these gentle giants, but also for their mahouts and families, ensuring a future where tradition and...
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Café Wolseley, the esteemed Bangkok eatery from London, has announced the transition of its celebrated pop-up at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel into a permanent fixture, following a successful one-year residency. This marks a new chapter in international expansion for The Wolseley Hospitality Group, renowned for its iconic London venues such as The Wolseley and The Delaunay. Embracing the grand café culture of Europe, Café Wolseley Bangkok marries British elegance with continental flair, presenting a menu that features Wolseley favourites alongside innovative creations. The ambience of the ground-floor restaurant is a thoughtful orchestration of old-world charm and contemporary touches, creating the perfect backdrop to enjoy such signature dishes as the “Prawn & ...
Read MoreThe five-star Visama Mae Chan in northern Thailand is targeting small corporate groups THE newly opened luxury Visama Mae Chan tented camp in northern Thailand has announced that it is available for private corporate buyouts. The fully five-star tented camp, which opened in December, is targeting corporate buyouts for board meetings, strategic planning retreats and incentive reward bookings. It is also making the property available for private takeovers by families, groups of friends and intimate wedding parties. Each group will have a dedicated in-house event manager to make sure proceedings go smoothly. The camp’s founders, VHG Hospitality Asia, have created a service culture and property that can host ten executives and their partners in ten safari tents imported from S...
Read MoreAnantara Chiang Mai Resort expands its luxury cruise offering, with two boats and four different itineraries. Each departs daily from the resort’s private pier on the banks of the Mae Ping River At Anantara Chiang Mai in Thailand, the Mae Ping River is very much part of the resort experience: morning yoga, breakfast under the bodhi trees, lazing by the pool, sunset cocktails on the rooftop – all take place overlooking the city’s ancient lifeline. Now, with the addition of its private pier, signature Anantara experiences extend to the river itself. JAO Ping, meaning “king of the river”, offers daily cruises for both individuals and groups, guests and visitors. Its fleet consists of two hand-carved teak boats, the Nam Jai, a scorpion-tail for up to eight passengers, and the Nam Jit,...
Read MoreDuring the final two months of 2023, approximately 3.8 million weddings were solemnised in India. The timing aligns well with Thailand’s visa exemption for Indian travellers, extending until May 2024. A delightful opportunity for the newly hitched, we say. Imagine a dreamy coastal escape overlooking the Arabian Sea where opulence meets seclusion – if that’s your idea of a honeymoon, these five resorts perfectly fit the bill. Luxurious Bespoke Experiences in Krabi Nestled along the pristine white sands in Krabi, Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve has villas with massive beds and private pavilions that blur the boundaries between indoors and outdoors. This uber-luxurious retreat goes the extra mile in crafting personalised experiences. In-house butlers, or Ton Hong, are no less th...
Read More'Thailand Winter Festival' will be a month-long extravaganza of breathtaking riverside light-and-sound shows ICONSIAM, the Thailand landmark destination located on the Chao Phraya riverside in Bangkok, has been chosen as one of the seven highlight locations for the "The Vijit Chao Phraya 2023" event, a part of 'Thailand Winter Festival' of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), which is being organised throughout December 2023 as a joint public-private sector collaboration. Supoj Chaiwatsirikul, Managing Director of ICONSIAM Company Limited, said, "We will proudly contribute with amazing events that will help light up the river during this season of joy and invite everyone to join us and share in the festive holiday spirit at ICONSIAM." ICONSIAM, Thailand’s iconic national land...
Read More‘Holiday Jungle Book’ from Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort Home to the famous jungle bubbles, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort invites aspiring explorers to take a page out of its Holiday Jungle Book, a collection of festive offers designed to help travellers to northern Thailand to get into the swing of the season. Set in the heart of pristine jungle, the award-winning resort is a lush retreat where Bill Bensley-designed gardens and luxurious accommodations blend seamlessly with the natural beauty of the surroundings, providing a stunning background for the book’s chapters. Weave into Light. On Thursday, 30th November, Anantara Golden Triangle will be unveiling the Dreamcatcher Christmas Tree in a magical tree lighting ceremony for t...
Read MoreThailand's cabinet has approved a ministerial regulation that extends the opening hours of night clubs and entertainment venues in a bid to draw in more tourists, a government spokesperson said on Tuesday. Entertainment venues, clubs and karaoke bars in Bangkok, Phuket, Pattya, Chiang Mai and Samui, popular tourist destinations, will be allowed stay open two extra hours until 4 AM, Traisulee Traisaranakul said. Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin had previously said the new rules would start on December 15. Beautiful girl standing on viewpoint at Koh Nangyuan island near Koh Tao island, Surat Thani in Thailand. The tourism industry is a key driver of the economy, which has seen sluggish growth compared with regional peers, and which Srettha's government is keen to reviv...
Read MoreAmora Beach Resort Phuket receives extensive refurbishment as part of its repositioning into a five-star modern lifestyle resort that meets the preferences of active and adventurous couples, friends and families. Located on an exclusive 80m stretch on Bang Tao Beach, the 264-key resort is expected to re-open in December this year with newly built facilities. Owned and operated by Amora Hotels & Resorts, Amora Beach Resort Phuket first opened its doors in 1999 as a four-star resort, and with its refurbishment, serves as the flagship resort for the group in Thailand. In addition to renovated rooms and suites across 13 categories, the beachfront resort introduces the new-concept Nora Beach Club, Amora Wellness Center with massage and fitness facilities, Isla restaurant, a kids’ club, ...
Read MoreLe Méridien Phuket Mai Khao beach resort opens its doors Nestled on the soft sands of Mai Khao Beach on the island's northwest shore, this chic resort invites couples, families and groups to explore the wonders of Southern Thailand Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 31 extraordinary hotel brands, has announced the opening of Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort, which introduces a new era of culturally-infused hospitality to Phuket’s stunning sunset coast. Nestled in the golden sands of Mai Khao Beach and surrounded by the natural beauty of Sirinat National Park, the resort provides a serene tropical hideaway for guests to unwind in style. “We are delighted to start welcoming guests to Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort...
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