PHUKET, Thailand (3 July 2009) "? Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket is the intelligent choice for a business retreat this summer, thanks to a 'Smart Meetings' package that makes rooms available starting at THB 2,500 (US $73) per night "? 60...
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Thailand’s Silent Islands
Although most of Thailand is 'connected' there are still a few islands in the south where travelers can completely unwind and not hear the phone ring. Visitors can view such fabulous wildlife as 91 types of birds; 22 types of mammals, including 12 types of bats; six...
Thailand Extends Royal Invitation
BANGKOK (June 24, 2009) "? In an bid to tell world golfers what Asian golfers already know, the golf establishment in Thailand has launched 'Golf in a Kingdom: The Thai Golf Experience', a cooperative itinerary that matches the country's top courses...
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More Options to Bangkok from LAX
THAI Airways International (THAI) will increase the frequency of its direct four-weekly flights between Bangkok and Los Angeles to a daily flight from July 1. THAI executive vice-president for commercial, Mr Pandit Chanapai, said the flight was to meet the healthy...
And the Winner is…ITKT Favorite Favorite Resorts
The Sarojin had been completed and the new resort's owners sent their employees home before the big grand opening. Then the Tsunami came, Khao Lak, in Thailand, lost thousands of lives, and the Sarojin destroyed. Fortunately, the owners and employees stuck together...
What’s Happening in Bangkok
I was in Bangkok just a couple of months ago -- loved it! The following notice comes to In The Know Traveler directly from the folks at the Tourist Authority of Thailand and thought our readers might want to get "In The Know." As I remind readers all the time,...
Xylophone Madness in Thailand
At this year's Thailand Travel Mart in Bangkok, I had the chance to rumble with the pros, jockeying for position, trying to get the best shots of the entertainment provided to tour operators from around the world. In this video, it's 25 Thai drummers and a lone...
Gutsy Woman Culinary Tour
This release from Gutsy Women Travelers is one for my Aunt that keeps threatening to travel more. This would be perfect the foodie of the fairer persuasion. -Editor ITKT- Fort Washington, PA - July 1, 2008 -- Gutsy Women Travel, a leading operator of experiential...
Chinatown in Bangkok, Thailand
Having previously lived in China, I had to know what Bangkok's Chinatown was like. I took the skytrain to Saphan Taksin (the last stop on the Silom line) and then rode the Chao Phraya River Express north to Tha Ratchawong where I could walk into Chinatown. I...
Traditional Dancing in Thailand (video podcast)
I was at this year's Thailand Travel Mart in Bangkok. Among the endless meeting with colleagues around the world, there was some entertainment. Here was the finale of the dinner show featuring me stumbling around the stage while real camera crews from Asia captured...
Thailand Thoughts Now That I’m Back
Four hours from Bangkok to Taipei and then another twelve hours from Taipei to LAX. My 12 days in Thailand are now over and I am left with loads of great memories and much more to write about. Unfortunately, I did not have much chance to write about the Isan area, the...
