Thailand News
Welcomes Willy: Rembrandt’s Newest Mascot
William or Willy, a newest and cutest mascot, made a first appearance yesterday at Rembrandt Hotel, Bangkok. - March 19, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Castlewood Groups Review of a New Luxury Yacht Service to Attract Tourists to Phuket
A new luxury yacht service is releasing a fleet to cruise the Andaman Sea, setting sail from Phuket for day trips to view the nature and beaches of the area. A spokesperson for Castlewood Group who are building a new luxury Hotel in Phuket believes this will attract many tourists to see Phuket's beautiful surroundings and landscapes that are only reachable by boat. - March 18, 2011 - Castlewood Group PTE LTD
Rembrandt Goes Mobile
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok is now bringing its website to mobile. Guests are able to surf on Rembrandt’s rooms, check out the latest promotion from our fine restaurants, and book the rooms via their mobiles. - March 18, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Two Deluxe Resorts Join the MGallery Collection of Unique Hotels in Chiang Mai and Hua Hin
These two properties take the number of MGallery properties in Thailand to three, suggesting that more travelers to the country are seeking out unique experiences. - March 17, 2011 - Accor
A Brighter Future for the Planet is the Goal as Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Goes Dark for Earth Hour 2011
For the Third Year, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Around the Globe Join Together to Mark Environmental Awareness Event. Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket to turn all non-essential lights off for an hour and stage F&B events such as a candlelit beachfront buffet dinner and Earth Hour 2011 management cocktails. - March 15, 2011 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Rembrandt Brings in iPads: An Interactive Touch-Green Tool
Rembrandt is now offering its guests another interactive service. Guests at Rembrandt can leave their comments and suggestions on iPads. - March 13, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Warwick-Asia Pacific Launch Experience – Thailand Package
Rembrandt Hotel & Towers, Bangkok and KC Resort & Over Water Villas, Koh Samui, members of Warwick International Hotels, have joined hands in launching their own “Thailand – Experience” Package. - March 12, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
DirectRooms.com – Celebrate Chakri Day in Koh Chang on 6 April 2011
DirectRooms.com can announce that the annual festivities surrounding the Thai national holiday of Chakri Day are going to be exciting this year in Koh Chang. - March 08, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Forecast 4.5% Growth for Thailand 2011 & the Effects on Castlewood Group's New Luxury Hotel
Forecast for Thailand in 2011 sees a 4.5% growth, due to rising demand for exportation and strengths in household spending amid economic stability. “Thailand’s economy is progressing to lead the Asian market,” Chris Comer, Managing Director of Castlewood Group, commented. “Investment solutions and exportation in Thailand is helping the economy expand and grow in many areas.” - March 06, 2011 - Castlewood Group PTE LTD
Accorhotels.com Steps Up Expansion on the Web Mobile Channel with Two New Smartphone Applications
Accor, already European’s leading Hotel Company in room booking using mobile, introduces Accorhotels.com applications for two smartphones: BlackBerry and Samsung (equipped with the new Bada operating system). - March 03, 2011 - Accor
DirectRooms.com – Experience National Thai Elephant Day Mae Hong Son
DirectRooms.com can announce a unique and colourful festival that will be held in Mae Hong Son on 13th May 2011, when National Thai Elephant Day kicks off. - February 20, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Mom Tri’s Boathouse Phuket is Proud to Present, for the First Time in Thailand, a Prestigious Chateau Margaux 1er Grand Cru Classe Wine Dinner on 20 February
On Sunday 20 February 2011 from 19:30 Monsieur Paul Pontallier GM of Chateau Margaux will present wines of this exceptional estate at Mom Tri's Boathouse, sole winner in Thailand since 2006 of the Wine Spectator Best of Awards of Excellence. - February 15, 2011 - Boathouse Resort
Himalayan Adventures in Nepal and Tibet with SpiceRoads Cycle Tours
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours is setting the altitude limit higher with three new tours that traverse through Nepal and Tibet. - February 09, 2011 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Mai-BS (Thailand) Signed New Contract with Pratunam Hotel, Khon Khaen
Mai-BS (Thailand) signed an agreement with the owners of Pratunam Hotel at Khon Khaen, north-eastern Thailand to provide professional hotel consultation and full operational and sales and marketing support to re-brand, re-organize and re-structure the hotel. Pratunam Hotel is a one year old hotel... - February 02, 2011 - Mai-BS (Thailand) by Karl&Erna Co.; Ltd
Accor Enjoys a Bumper Year for Expansion in Asia Pacific
A record number of hotels committed with over 70 new contracts signed for key markets in the region during 2010. - January 29, 2011 - Accor
Action Sport Asia and Amazing Bike Tours to Promote Cycling in Southern Thailand
Amazing Bike Tours aims to provide everybody who joins their cycling tours in Thailand the opportunity to meet local people, experience the diverse Thai culture and enjoy the great cuisine whilst travelling at a pace to suit them. - January 29, 2011 - Action Sport Asia
DirectRooms.com – Join Laanta Lanta Festival 2011 in Koh Lanta During 7 to 9 March
DirectRooms is pleased to announce that the Laanta Lanta Festival will take place from 7th to 9th March 2011 on Koh Lanta, Thailand. The aim of the festival is to act as a showcase for the diverse cultures of the delightful island of Koh Lanta - January 23, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Le Meridien Phuket Associates Aid Child Watch Phuket’s Centre for Children
Le Meridien Phuket associates visits Child Watch Phuket's center for children of inmates and underprivileged families. - January 23, 2011 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
DirectRooms.com – Buddhists in Kanchanaburi Commemorate Auspicious Day on 18 February 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that during February many Buddhists will be coming together to remember one of the important occasions in the religion’s history - January 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Thai Village Silk Project Announces Online Sale to Raise Funds for Children's Education Opportunities
A remote Thai village community project has announced a sale of Thai silk products to raise revenue to improve village lifestyles and children's educational opportunities. - January 17, 2011 - Thai Silk Magic
Action Sport Asia Aims to Promote Muay Thai Schools in Thailand
Muay Thai or Thai boxing is a popular sport around the world and is acknowledged as one of the most complex and exciting fighting disciplines. Active Muay Thai fan clubs exist not only in it's country of origin, Thailand, but is also prevalent in Europe and North America. - January 16, 2011 - Action Sport Asia
Modern Railways Featuring an Exclusive Day on High Speed Rail
Mastering realistic strategies of planning, designing, financing, developing, modernising, managing and operating modern rail infrastructure - January 12, 2011 - Marcus Evans Group
Three Dolphins Group Acquires Phuket Landmark Mom Tri's Boathouse, Phuket Thailand
Khun Narong Pattamasaevi, the Executive Chairman of Three Dolphins Co., Ltd., which owns and operates world-renowned Trisara, Phuket, made the announcement the Three Dolphins Group has signed contracts to complete transactions to acquire 100% of shares in The Boathouse Inn and Restaurant. - January 07, 2011 - Boathouse Resort
Mai-BS (Thailand) Supports Pai Island Resort
Mai-BS (Thailand) signed a hotel consultation agreement with Pai Island Resort at world renowned northern sub-tropical Thai city of Pai. - December 24, 2010 - Mai-BS (Thailand) by Karl&Erna Co.; Ltd
Rang Mahal Wins CNNGo's 2010 Best Eats Award
CNNGo has awarded Rembrandt's Rang Mahal the Winner of Bangkok Best Eats Indian Restaurant for 2010. - December 22, 2010 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
DirectRooms.com – Charity Event in Koh Samui Invites Audiences to Discover Fulfilment
DirectRooms.com reveals that two leading spiritual guides will be hosting evenings of self discovery in Koh Samui as part of events to raise money for a children’s charity. - December 17, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Children Get a Dedicated Day of Celebrations in Hua Hin
DirectRooms.com reveals that children in Hua Hin and all over Thailand will be celebrating a special day dedicated to themselves at the start of January. - December 16, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Mai-BS (Thailand) Expands to Bangladesh
Mai-BS (Thailand) signed an agreement with Dominox Legend Holdings Limited to develop hotels and resorts in Bangladesh. - December 16, 2010 - Mai-BS (Thailand) by Karl&Erna Co.; Ltd
Rembrandt & ScandAsia.com Launch Online Ad Campaign
Rembrandt Hotel has recently launched an online marketing campaign with the help of ScandAsia, one of the region’s most influential Scandinavian-centric travel sites. - December 07, 2010 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Fin’s Fabulous Wine Dinner at the Rang Mahal Restaurant
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok proudly hosted a fantastic wine dinner at its world re-known Rang Mahal Restaurant located on the rooftop of the Hotel. - December 06, 2010 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
A New and Easy Way to Book Rooms in Bangkok
With the help of SiteMinder, one of the world’s top online distribution solution Companies, Rembrandt Hotel & Towers proudly unveils its brand new website. - December 06, 2010 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
DirectRooms.com – Pattaya Hosts the 2nd Asian Conference on Environmental Mutagens Between 15 and 18 December 2010
DirectRooms.com reveals that leading Asian scientists and academics will be convening in the Thai coastal city of Pattaya to discuss the latest scientific developments related to the study of environmental mutagens. - November 26, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Boathouse Phuket Appoints Thailands Only Maitre Cuisinier de France
Mom Tri’s Boathouse Phuket, Thailand is proud to announce the appointment of Thailand’s only Maitre Cuisinier de France, Chef Jean-Noel Lumineau, as the Boathouse Wine & Grill’s Executive Chef. - November 25, 2010 - Boathouse Resort
Top Organizers from Malaysia and Singapore Discover Le Meridien Phuket’s Creative Events
Meeting Organizers from Singapore and Malaysia at Le Meridien Phuket for inspection and discovery; participate in surprise mini cook-off. - November 17, 2010 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
Rembrandt Hotel & Towers Unveils a New Konekt Customer Engagement Platform Along with Mobikon in Thailand
Rembrandt Hotel & Towers is proud to partner up with Mobikon Technologies as the flagship user of the dynamic KONEKT platform (developed by Mobikon Technologies) in Thailand. With the Konekt platform, Rembrandt Hotel & Towers now offers guests the latest news, updates and promotions directly via Facebook, SMS, Twitter and other online channels combining the latest is in mobile, CRM and Social Media trends and technologies. - November 14, 2010 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
DirectRooms – Competitors Warm Up for the Chiang Mai Marathon
Athletes are getting ready for the fifth annual Chiang Mai marathon taking place in December this year which will see some of the good runners from the Thai city racing in the event DirectRooms.com can report. - November 12, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
GemSelect Launches Enhanced Website
GemSelect, a leading online dealer in natural gemstones, has launched major enhancements to their popular website, www.gemselect.com. The latest enhancements are designed to make the gemstone shopping experience simpler, faster and more enjoyable, both for first-time visitors and regular customers. - November 12, 2010 - GemSelect.com
SpiceRoads Opens Up the Burma Road by Bicycle
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours opens up a new route in northern Burma on old trade routes and WWII military supply lines that run through Shan and Kachin states. The Burma Road tour heads to colonial British hill stations, through small villages where palaces still stand and to the border of China before looping back to the Irrawaddy River. - November 09, 2010 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Bangkok Newest ibis Hotel Opens on the Bank of the Chaopraya River
ibis opens an outstanding value accommodation located on a tranquil riverside, only stone’s throw away from Bangkok’s bustling city centre - November 03, 2010 - Accor
Action Sport Asia and Good Time Adventures Promote Koh Tao as a Mecca for Action Sports
Koh Tao has long been a mecca for scuba diving offering great year round conditions and competitive prices but now the island is opening up to a range of different activities such as rock climbing, bouldering, mountain biking, wakeboarding and more. - November 03, 2010 - Action Sport Asia
HotelTravel.com Sponsors Hole-in-One Shoot Out for Charity Pro-Am
HotelTravel.com is sponsoring its third major charity event of 2010 with proceeds going towards educating underprivileged Thai children around Phuket province and beyond. - October 30, 2010 - HotelTravel.com
Rembrandt Hotel & Towers Bangkok Launches Mobile Travel Guide to Bangkok
Singapore based mobile application developer EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd. developed in co-operation with Thailand based Rembrandt Hotel & Towers the Bangkok Mobile Travel Guide for Android powered devices. With the Bangkok Mobile Travel Guide, powered by Rembrandt Hotel & Towers for... - October 29, 2010 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Mai-BS (Thailand) Signed 350 Rooms Hotel at Phuket, Thailand
Mai-BS (Thailand) signed an agreement with Yangrangsi Company Limited based in Phuket, Thailand for the development of a new 350 Room and Villa Resort at south Patong Beach. - October 27, 2010 - Mai-BS (Thailand) by Karl&Erna Co.; Ltd
Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort Receives Third Consecutive ‘Asean Green Hotel Award’
Multi-award winning 470-room resort on Phuket's southwestern coast receives third consecutive Asean Green Hotel Award for its environment-friendly operations and projects. - October 23, 2010 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
Branding Specialists TMD Bangkok Celebrates Five Years of Communicating Success
Thailand's premier branding and communications firm, TMD Bangkok marks its 5 year anniversary with the launch of BeMo - Project Intelligence. - October 23, 2010 - BeMo - Project Intelligence
Thailand's "The Cove Krabi" Project is Placed on the Market by Asian Tropical Homes
The project site known as “The Cove Krabi” has been put up for sale and placed on the market by the directors of the Asian Tropical Homes Group (ATH). The site occupies some 73 hectares of prime development land in the Had Yao Beach area of Krabi Province and boasts over a half a kilometer of absolute Andaman beachfront, overlooking Koh Phi Phi and the other islands of Phang Nga Bay. - October 21, 2010 - Asian Tropical Homes Co., Ltd
Lanta Animal Welfare, a Dog and Cat Rescue Organization in Thailand, Needs International Volunteers and Funding
Lanta Animal Welfare was established following the tsunami in 2004 to stop the overpopulation of dogs and cats and save them from starvation, disease, inhumane treatment and painful death. LAW is appealing for help and donations from vets, students, rescue organizations, companies and animal lovers everywhere. - October 08, 2010 - Lanta Animal Welfare
Accor and IMPACT Exhibition Management Team Up to Open Novotel Bangkok Impact
Novotel Bangkok Impact will be located within one of Asia’s largest dedicated Event, Convention and Exhibition Centres - October 07, 2010 - Accor
Stay, Shop and Win with Accor Hotels in Bangkok
17 Accor hotels in Bangkok have partnered with King Power Duty Free to offer the ‘Shop in Bangkok’ package adding to the many reasons to head to Bangkok for that next getaway. - September 24, 2010 - Accor
New General Manager Announced for Anantara’s First Resort in China
Anantara Resorts and Spa’s, one of Asia Pacific’s largest hospitality companies, is proud to announce Andrew Turner as General Manager for the Anantara brand’s first property in China - Anantara Sanya Resort & Spa - due to open in 2011. Renowned as the “Hawaii of... - September 22, 2010 - Anantara Resorts & Spas