Thailand eMagazine http://test.thailandemagazine.com eMagazine by TAT Los Angeles - May 2013 (Vol. 2 No.5) Fri, 03 May 2013 17:29:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 New Apps for Thailand’s EduTour http://test.thailandemagazine.com/new-apps-for-thailands-edutour/ http://test.thailandemagazine.com/new-apps-for-thailands-edutour/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 14:39:12 +0000 admin http://test.thailandemagazine.com/?p=1600 Find, learn, and discover great stories and cool places through TAT’s EduTour apps. An ideal tools for digital-aged tourists featuring Thailand’s top 4 educational tourism sites with 3 distinct learning themes: History, Eco-tourism, and Geology.

EduTour consists of printed materials, mobile apps, website, and call center. Users can access information across all these interconnected platforms. The information are made available in many different formats; including text, images, sound clips, video clips, and map co-ordinates.  More >>

 

EduTour Apps

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Do something meaningful while on holiday. Be amazed how little can make such a BIG difference. Have a life changing experience for yourself and make a better world for others. The Little Big Project is calling for volunteers now!  More >>

 

The Little Big Project

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Cycling in Ayutthaya Historical Park

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Top of the Gulf Regatta is an international boat racing, which supported by the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand (YRAT) and awards the international standard from International Sailing Federation or ISAF. The event expects to welcome more than 600 sailors in more than 300 crafts to the water of the Gulf of Thailand.

Date: May 3-7, 2013

Venue: Chonburi

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Top of the Gulf Regatta 2012

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Date: June 15 – August 15, 2013

Venue: Nationwide

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Amazing Thailand Grand Sales

 

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Phi Ta Khon is paraded by young men who wear huge masks and dress as ghosts to parade a sacred Buddha image. The procession is marked by a lot of music and dancing. Really lots of fun!

Date: June 28-30, 2013

Venue: Dan Sai district, Loei

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Phi Tha Khon

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The four-story mock-colonial building has eight charming guest rooms, a rooftop pool, and many quiet nooks and sitting areas. Explorer-era nostalgia from Eugene Yeh, known for such classic-style new hotels as Bangkok’s beloved Eugenia. Interiors have mosaic-tile floors, high ceilings, black-and-white checkerboard balconies, and a dizzying array of fascinating bric-a-brac.  More >>

 

Photo Courtesy of Cabochon Hotel

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Sofitel So Bangkok

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The Siam

 

Photo Courtesy of The Siam

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]]> http://test.thailandemagazine.com/the-worlds-most-romantic-new-hotels/feed/ 0 Indulge Yourself at W Retreat Koh Samui http://test.thailandemagazine.com/indulge-yourself-at-w-retreat-koh-samui/ http://test.thailandemagazine.com/indulge-yourself-at-w-retreat-koh-samui/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:28:20 +0000 admin http://test.thailandemagazine.com/?p=1511 W hotels worldwide debuts first W hotel in Southeast Asia with the  opening of W Retreat – Koh Samui, an island within an island.

Taste. Sample local, regional, continental and international cuisine at Kitchen Table. Epicurean at every turn, its original menu blends global favorites ranging from curry to gourmet pizza and salads. Or try Namu, where contemporary Japanese cuisine with a worldly twist is presented in a dramatic, creative fashion.

Sip. Recline with a colorful cocktail at the W Lounge. Mix and mingle indoors and enjoy iconic views from the outdoor terrace. Or head to SIP to toast the island’s spectacular sunset. After dark, WOOBAR alights with live DJ beats and custom concoctions. Of course, Tonic Bar offers innovative sake tonics along with health-inspired refreshments and snacks.

Recharge. Make yourself at home. Our 24-hour In-Room Dining service brings gourmet offerings from our restaurants to your doorstep while our On the Move Picnic Hampers for Couples—from Bubbly Breakfasts and W Deli selections to a local assortment—offer to-go options.  More >>

 

W Koh Samui

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