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Thai to Start First Ever Flight to Samui28 Feb 2008Thai Airways International Public Company Limited has announced that it will start commercial flights, for the first time, to the popular southern resort island of Samui. | THAI’s Boeing 737-400 aircraft, capable of carrying 149 passengers (12 on Royal Silk Class / 137 on Economy Class) commenced the twice daily service on 15 February, 2008. Boom in Cruise Ship Stopovers Seen by 200925 Apr 2008Five major cruise line companies have notified the Tourism Authority of Thailand that they plan to include Phuket and Laem Chabang in their regional itineraries by the year 2009. | The feedback from Holland American, Seabourn Cruise Line, Star Clipper, Oceania Cruises and Residen Sea was conveyed to representatives of the TAT New York Office at the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention held between 10-13 March 2008 in Miami, Florida. TAT to Luanch "Seven Amazing Wonders" of Thailand Campaign26 Jul 2007The Tourism Authority of Thailand has segmented and regrouped its core national tourism products into a seven-point package that will be marketed worldwide under the banner of “Seven Amazing Wonders” of Thailand. Conrad Bangkok Named in Travel + Leisure’s “Top 50 Hotels in Asia”26 Jul 2007Conrad Bangkok is celebrating its notable inclusion in Travel + Leisure’s prestigious World’s Best Awards Readers’ Survey 2007. This year, Conrad Bangkok makes its debut in two of the award’s lists: Top 50 Hotels in Asia, and Top 15 Hotels US$250 or Less. New Airport Screening Prodecures Restrictions on Liquids, Aerosols and Gels17 Aug 2007Thailand recently joined other major Asian aviation hubs in implementing security measures recommended by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The following restrictions on liquids, aerosols and gels in hand-carried luggage are effective from 1 June 2007, and are applicable for all commercial flights departing from airports in Thailand. Ramada Resort Karon Beach, Phuket Named Best Family Resort in South East Asia14 Sep 2007The Ramada Resort Karon Beach, Phuket tops the list of Best Family Resorts in South East Asia by Agoda Company | The Ramada Resort Karon Beach – Phuket’s only unique family resort destination recently landed on the No. TAT to Open Its First Full-Time Office in Ho Chi Minh City08 Oct 2007The Tourism Authority of Thailand is to open its first its full-time office in Vietnam to tap the rapidly growing outbound potential of that ASEAN country. | Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Mrs Phornsiri Manoharn made the announcement to coincide with the International Travel Expo HCMC 2007 between 5-7 October 2007, Vietnam’s annual travel trade show. Thailand Wins 2007 Danish Travel Awards for Best Tourist Country04 Nov 2007Thailand was once again voted ‘Best Tourist Country’ at the 12th Danish Travel Awards in 2007, making this the second time that Thailand has received the award. | Thai Airways International, the national carrier, ranked second in the ‘Best International Airlines’ award category. Thailand International Balloon Festival 200704 Nov 2007Thirty top-notch hot air balloon operators from around the world will be participating in The Thailand International Balloon Festival 2007 — a colourful showcase of various types of hot air balloons from all over the world, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy and the Czech Republic. CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER AWARDS — Best City in Asia Bangkok Wins Top Honors15 Nov 2007The City of Bangkok recently earned the award “Best City in Asia,” for the seventh year in a row in the recent Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Chiang Mai took home the third-place award in the same category, while Phuket Island ranked third in the "Best Island in Asia" category. Nobel Laureates to Again Lecture in Thailand15 Nov 2007Six distinguished Nobel laureates and a former president of the World Bank will be delivering a series of high-powered lectures in Thailand between November 2007 to April 2008 under the first ASEAN-wide event known as "Bridges — Dialogues towards a Culture of Peace”. Spectacular Fireworks Displays in Honour of His Majesty the King of Thailand29 Nov 2007As part of the magnificent celebrations being hosted to mark the auspicious occasion of the 80th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, spectacular fireworks displays will be staged on the following dates. Thai Air Asia Offers New Bangkok-Ranong Direct Flights13 Dec 2007Thai AirAsia’s Bangkok-Ranong direct flights have been in operation since the inaugural flight on 23 November 2007. The new Bangkok-Ranong service is available three times a week — on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Thailand Wins Yet Another Chinese Travel Award13 Jan 2008Thailand has been voted “The Best Destination for Leisure — Short Haul” by Chinese readers of TravelWeekly China Magazine. It is the third such award won by Thailand in 2007 in China. | The award was presented during the gala award presentation on 14 December, 2007, at the Hilton Beijing, China. Nationwide Ban on Smoking in Pubs, Clubs, Takes Effect19 Feb 2008Thailand has further extended a national ban on smoking in public areas to include pubs, restaurants, discos and market-places, both open-air and air-conditioned. | Previously, the regulations applied only to public buildings and closed air-conditioned areas. |
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