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Thai jailed for killing tourist
Phuket Murder

Thai jailed for killing tourist

By AFP

A Thai man has been jailed for life for murdering a Swedish tourist on a beach in Phuket, a court official said yesterday.

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Centara Hotels and Resorts receives prestigious industry award
For Its First Managed Property In Thailand

Centara Hotels and Resorts receives prestigious industry award

By eTN

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel group, is proud to announce that its first managed property in Thailand – the Centara Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai – has been awarded a Gold Awa

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Will there a wall around Preah Vihear Temple?
Preah Vihear Temple

Will there a wall around Preah Vihear Temple?

By Reinhard Hohler, eTN Ambassador, Chiang Mai

According to reports from some agencies in Phnom Penh, Cambodia is planning to build a "Berlin-style" wall to shut-off Thailand and develop tourist facilities around the still disputed Preah Vihear Te

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Aussie man jailed in Thailand over tourist's murder
Thailand

Aussie man jailed in Thailand over tourist's murder

By abc.net.au

A 60-year-old Australian man has been sentenced to jail in Thailand for the murder of an American tourist earlier this year.

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Thai school offers transsexual toilet
Thailand Human Rights

Thai school offers transsexual toilet

By Jonathan Head, BBC News

With its spacious, tree-lined grounds and slightly threadbare classrooms, there is nothing obviously unusual about the Kampang Secondary School.

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Thai-Cambodian conflict enters 2nd week
Cambodia-Thai Conflict

Thai-Cambodian conflict enters 2nd week

By Ker Munthit

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Thailand accused Cambodia of eyeing even more of its land and leaflets appeared in the Cambodian capital calling for a boycott of Thai goods, as a military standoff over

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TAT governor outlines marketing plan 2009 to Skal Club
Thailand Governor Mrs. Phornsiri Manoharn Honored Guest Speaker

TAT governor outlines marketing plan 2009 to Skal Club

By eTN

Skal International Bangkok President, Andrew Wood, recently invited Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor, Mrs.

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Jungle Snake adventure in the Siam Park jungle
The Snakes Are Waiting

Jungle Snake adventure in the Siam Park jungle

By eTN

Siam Park is getting ready to open in 2008, and currently they are working on the final phases of decoration and technical trials.

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Anantara Resort Phuket, Thailand, opening October 2008
New Resort & Spa

Anantara Resort Phuket, Thailand, opening October 2008

By eTN

Imagine a place where visitors can watch baby turtles hatch on the beach, meet sea gypsies to learn about their culture or laze on a pristine stretch of sand that is a world away from the everyday.

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Anantara Koh Samui Resort & Spa voted one of world's top hotels
Expedia Clients Put Hotel In Top 1%

Anantara Koh Samui Resort & Spa voted one of world's top hotels

By eTN

Anantara Koh Samui Resort & Spa, Thailand has been recognized in the 2008 Expedia ‘Insider’s Select’ list as one of the world’s top 1% of hotels, as voted by Expedia clients.

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Veranda Chiang Mai The High Resort opens in northern Thailand
New Spa Boutique Hideaway

Veranda Chiang Mai The High Resort opens in northern Thailand

By eTN

Bangkok – Veranda Chiang Mai–The High Resort, a serene luxury spa retreat dedicated to pure relaxation, has opened in a private valley with spectacular panoramic views over the forested hills of n

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Anantara Golden Triangle wins Thailand’s Leading Spa Resort
World Travel Awards

Anantara Golden Triangle wins Thailand’s Leading Spa Resort

By eTN

Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa has been named ‘Thailand’s Leading Spa Resort’ at the World Travel Awards recently held in Shanghai.

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Centara congratulates new PATA chairman-elect
Governor Of Tourism Authority Phornsiri Manoharn

Centara congratulates new PATA chairman-elect

By eTN

Supatra Chirathivat, senior vice president of development for Centara Hotels & Resorts (shown in photo, second from the left) led the company’s management team to congratulate Phornsiri Manoharn, governor of tourism authority of Thailand (3rd from left), who was recently elected as the new Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) ... read more

Anantara Golden Triangle named in top 10 ‘World’s Most Responsible Hotels’
Elephant Sanctuary Highlighted In Conservation Efforts

Anantara Golden Triangle named in top 10 ‘World’s Most Responsible Hotels’

By eTN

Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa has been selected as one of the most socially responsible hotels in the world by Forbes Traveler. Only 10 hotels were hand-picked for inclusion in the list which honors environmental endeavors and guest experiences that Forbes Traveler describes as “milestones of hotel-sponsored humanitarian ... read more

X2 Resort at Koh Samui officialy opens its door

X2 Resort at Koh Samui officialy opens its door

Koh Samui, Thailand – After successfully opening X2 Kui Buri in 2007, X2 (pronounced “Cross To”) Resorts, Thailand’s first chain of designer resorts, is ready to unveil the latest X2 Resort at Koh Samui on the June 15, 2008.

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New medical tourism website brings competitors together
Medical Tourism

New medical tourism website brings competitors together

Singapore - A new medical tourism website has brought competitors from Singapore and Thailand together on a single platform, a published report said on Thursday.

Called FlyFreeForHealth, it has six healthcare partners on its list, including Thailand's Phyathai Hospitals Group.

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Thai Air tickets go 100% electronic
Airline Industry Will save More Than $3 Billion USD Annually

Thai Air tickets go 100% electronic

By eTN

Effective June 1, 2008, Thai Airways International will make electronic ticketing available for all its flights, in accordance with International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations.

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Thailand's Centara invests more than 100 million baht
Upgrades And Expansion Set For Spa Cenvaree

Thailand's Centara invests more than 100 million baht

By eTN

Centara Hotels and Resorts has invested more than 100 million baht (over US$3.1 million) on upgrading and expanding its signature Spa Cenvaree brand, bringing Spa Cenvaree outlets throughout Thailand to 11 by July 2008.

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Major expansion for Phuket Airport
Congestion Approaching Critical Level

Major expansion for Phuket Airport

Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) is preparing to invest five billion baht (approximately US$155.6 million) to expand Phuket International Airport where congestion is approaching a critical level.

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Lanjia Lodge: hill tribe discovery
Environmentally-Friendly Tourism

Lanjia Lodge: hill tribe discovery

Asian Oasis has been recognized as one of the first travel operators in Thailand realizing the significance of responsible tourism. It is innovative in producing travel programs that not only provide unique and fulfilling travel experiences for its clients but also give back to the visited community and the environment.

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