Thai sellers lead the field at ATF 2010

Thailand fielded the largest exhibitor contingent at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2010 (ATF) held during 21-28 January, 2010, in Brunei Darussalam.

The total number of 108 exhibitor booths as listed in the delegate directory was well ahead of the second largest country contingent, Malaysia, which had 63 exhibitor booths. They included 90 hotels and resorts, 10 tour operators, and other related tourism businesses.

The 28th ATF was attended by a record number of delegates, including 370 buyers from 52 countries and 383 sellers from the 10 ASEAN countries.

THE ROYAL TROPHY 2010

The Royal Trophy brings together the Continents of Europe and Asia for a highly competitive and emotionally-charged team match-play epic Championship featuring sixteen foursomes, four-ball and singles matches. The Continents are respectively represented by their very best professional golfers in the quest for the Championship’s Principal Award — the honour of stewardship of the perpetual sixteen-kilogramme solid-silver Royal Trophy, which was graciously donated by the world’s longest reigning monarch — His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. The Majestic Competition was created through the vision of the legendary five-time Major winner Severiano Ballesteros.

Maria off to sizzling start

Maria Sharapova Venus Williams

The Nation Hua Hin – Russian glamour girl Maria Sharapova enjoyed a stylish start to the season, subduing Venus Williams 63 64 in the Hua Hin Centennial Invitational at the Centennial Park on Saturday.

Around 4,000 fans defied the scorching heat to witness the two Titans of women’s tennis clash but the match was a bit below expectaฌtions. Among the spectators was Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban.

Holidays to Thailand ‘could be a perfect Valentine’s break’

Maya Beach in Phi Phi Leh

Holidays to Thailand ‘could be a perfect Valentine’s break’

Anyone intending to jet abroad to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year may be interested in some recommendations of the most romantic destinations around the world.

People planning a romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day may be in need of some inspiration about where to take that special someone.

Nok mini increases flights to Nan

Nok Mini Airline

Nok Mini Airline saw the potential of the tourism of Nan, the land of eastern Lanna civilization; and decided to increase more flights from Chiang Mai. Owning that Nan could be grouped as a new tourism destination, it is becoming popular among both Thai and foreign tourists, and the number of visitors is increasing continuously, Nok Mini considered opening the new route from Chiang Mai to Nan since last December. After that, as its overall outcome was going well, Nok Mini launched more 2 flights in February 1, 2010.

Buddhist festive month in Phrae

Phrae Province, Phrae Provincial Administration Organization, Cho Hae Municipality, Cho Hae Temple in cooperate with related organizations will organize the remarkable religious festival “Wai Phrathat Cho Hae Mueng Phrae Hae Tungluang” during 22 – 28 February, 2010.

The Winner of the Ultimate Thailand Explorers Announcement with grand prize 10,000 USD cash

After the launched The Ultimate Thailand Explorers campaign by Tourism Authority of Thailand on September 1, 2009 to encourage travelers from around the world to submit video clips, there were 356 teams from 59 countries participating in the competition.

Sensing The Romantic Nan

ENGROSS THE BEAUTY OF CHOMPOO PHU KHA IN BLOOM

Nan is one of the towns that sustains its own culture reflected by its ancient remains, architecture, pieces of art, as well as the various tribes’ ways of life. Nowadays, even with modernity intruding, Nan remarkably still preserves its own cultural root with a combination of new things. Not only its unique culture, but also its rich nature interests tourists and brings them here.

Nakhon Sawan Chinese New Year Festival 2010

Nakhon Sawan Chinese New Year Festival 2010 / flickr.com

Visit one of the popular destinations for Chinese New Year Celebration, a city so-called “Pak Nam Pho” – Nakhon Sawan. Pay respect to the Chinese gods and goddesses as well as enjoy the wonderful performances throughout the event i.e. Chinese cultural performance, Chinese puppet from Beijing, Chinese Acrobatic etc. Partake in the Chinese New Year Countdown ceremony on 13 February 2010

Chinese New Year Festival in Thailand

Thailand’s top destinations celebrate Chinese New Year in style with magnificent arts and colourful cultural performances presented by artists from 10 provinces in China. These visiting groups provide rare insights into China’s vast cultural diversity with authentic demonstrations of Shaolin Kung Fu and acrobatics, Chinese opera, traditional puppet demonstrations, mask-changing dances, and Chinese music performances. There are also tribal dances from Tibet and Mongolia.

One of the main venues in Bangkok is the city’s Chinatown, a fascinating maze of streets and lanes crammed with shops, restaurants and street-side stalls. But there are celebrations to mark the arrival of the Year of the Tiger in the city’s up-scale shopping district around Central World Plaza and the National Theatre next to Sanam Luang.