Let's Go! Unseen Travel!

Phuket Hotels Promotion Offer!

2008-07-11T23:16:00.005+07:00

Phuket Hotels Promotion Offer!

For someone, who plan to go Phuket this summer!
I found some special offer from Hotels in Phuket,THailand
Let's see its! If Phuket is Your Destination.

Picture	Hotels	Class	Location	Price
	Bhukitta Hotel & Spa Phuket		Phuket Town	32 USD
	Leelawadee Boutique Hotel		Patong Beach	34 USD
	Kata Palm Resort Phuket		Kata Beach	36 USD
	Thanthip Villa Phuket		Patong Beach	37 USD
	Old Phuket Hotel		Karon Beach	39 USD
	The Royal Paradise Hotel Phuket		Patong Beach	39 USD
	Serene Resort Phuket		Kata Beach	39 USD
	Deevana Patong Resort		Patong Beach	39 USD
	Patong Premier Resort Phuket		Patong Beach	41 USD
	Best Western Phuket Ocean Resort		Karon Beach	41 USD
	Salathai Resort Phuket		Patong Beach	41 USD
	Tropical Garden Resort Phuket		Kata Beach	43 USD
	Kantary Bay Hotel Phuket (Formerly The Bay Hotel Phuket)		Cape Panwa	43 USD
	Royal Phuket City Hotel		Phuket Town	43 USD
	Coral Island Resort Phuket		Coral Island	47 USD
	The Taste Phuket		Phuket Town	47 USD
	Peach Hill Resort & Hotel Phuket		Kata Beach	47 USD
	Orchidacea Resort Phuket		Kata Beach	50 USD
	Benyada Lodge Surin Beach Phuket		Surin Beach	52 USD
	Andaman Cannacia Resort & Spa Phuket		Kata Beach	54 USD
	The Front Village Phuket		Karon Beach	57 USD
	Woraburi Phuket Resort & Spa		Karon Beach	57 USD
	The Phulin Resort Karon Phuket		Karon Beach	61 USD
	Peach Blossom Resort Phuket		Kata Beach	61 USD
	Absolute Sea Pearl Beach Resort Phuket		Patong Beach	79 USD
	Best Western Premier Supalai Resort & Spa Phuket		Po Bay	80 USD
	The Aquamarine Resort & Villa Phuket		Kamala Beach	102 USD
	Indigo Pearl Resort Phuket		Nai Yang Beach	133 USD
	Andaman White Beach Resort Phuket		Naitorn Beach	137 USD
	The Mangosteen Resort and Spa Phuket		Nai Harn Beach	140 USD
	Allamanda Laguna Phuket		Bang Tao	140 USD
	The Village Resort & Spa Phuket		Karon Beach	143 USD
	Movenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket		Karon Beach	145 USD
	Evason Phuket Resort & Six Senses Spa		Rawai Beach	156 USD
	La Flora Resort Patong Phuket		Patong Beach	191 USD
	The Chedi Resort Phuket		Bang Tao	215 USD
	Ayara Hilltops Hotel Phuket (Formerly Treetops Arasia Hotel Phuket)		Surin Beach	233 USD
	Malisa Villa Suites Phuket		Kata Beach	304 USD

The International Wax Sculpture

2008-07-10T00:00:00.001+07:00

The International wax sculpture
At Ubon Ratchathani Province
1 - 31 July 2008

Week 1 : 1 - 6 July 2008 "Visit the Artisan Community"
Activities
- Opening the 3rd International Wax Sculpture
- Visit to candle crafting communities and learn the insights into an ancient artistic
tradition and local culture.
- Gathering of art students from all art institute in Thailand.
- Activity "I-san Tourism Year"
- Start of wax sculptures by International artists.
- Displays of local flags, performances, pottery, etc.

Week 2 : 7 - 13 July 2008 "Global Cooling by Wax Sculpture"
Activities
- Wax sculpture made by representatives of 9 countries from Germany, China,
Japan, Turkey, Mexico, Ukrain, Luxembourg, Italy and India including
Ubon Rachathani local artist, work under concept "Global Cooling @ Thailand"
at Ubon Ratchathani National Museum.

Week 3 : 14 - 20 July 2008 "A Touch of Buddhism And Arts"
Activities
- 18 July 2008, The Buddhist Lenten Candle Procession parade.
- Wax Sculpture by International Young Artists from the Greater Mekong Subregion
: China, Myanmar, Lao PDR, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand.
- Enjoy light and sound Show, Miss candle beauty contest.
Broadcasting via www.tourismthailand.org on 18 July 2008

Week 4-5 : 21 - 31 July 2008 "Wisdom on Buddhism Land"
Activities
- Display of the Buddhist Lent Candle created by Ubon Ratchathani’s local artist
- Presentations of I-san flok performances and various kinds of food.
- Exhibition of 10 masterpieces created by 9 international artists plus 1 local artist at
the Ubon Rachathani National Museum. The exhibition will be until 31 July 2008.
- Melting the Candle Cerenony ; "Back to Emptiness" on 31 July 2008

For any further information
- TAT Northeastern Office : Region 2
Tel. : 0 4524 3770-1, Fax. 0 4524 3771
Email : tatubon@tat.or.th
- Events Planning Division, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)
Tel : 66 (0) 2250 5500 ext. 3475-77
Email : eprodiv@tat.or.th
- TAT call center 1672
- Website : www.thailandwaxcraving.com
www.tourismthailand.org

Hua Hin Regatta 2008

2008-07-09T23:47:00.005+07:00

At the close of the month, 30 July, sailors gather for the annual Hua Hin Regatta 2008 that will test their skills over three days of competition. The coveted trophies are the Royal Vega Rudder trophy of His Majesty the King, Super Mod National Championship trophy from HM the King, OK Dinghy National Championship trophy from HM the Queen, and Princess Cup for Optimist Championship of the late HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana.

Hua Hin is considered the traditional home for the country’s sailing community, due to HM the King’s keen interest in the sport.
A Southeast Asia Games winner in the sailing category, HM the King built his own racing dinghy and helped to establish the Super Mod class and is an enthusiastic patron of sailing resulting in this annual regatta being held in his honour off the coast of Hua Hin in sight of the palace.

A different kind of yachting can be enjoyed at the Phuket Raceweek 2008, from 23 to 27 July hosted by the Evason Phuket Resort and Spa. Here keel boats from around the region will compete for the honours in races that will see them tacking against the strong seasonal winds of the annual monsoon that promises lots of action and fast turns of speeds for a fleet of ocean- going racers.

Credit: http://www.tourismthailand.org

Phuket Race Week 2008

2008-07-09T02:43:00.003+07:00

Raceweek is now the highlight of Phuket’s “green season”.

The Six Senses Phuket Raceweek 2008, some times called Phuket’s ‘Green Season’ regatta, is now in its fifth year, and is attracting a fleet of yachts for an exciting race series that battles the southwest monsoon breezes off Phuket’s coast 23-27 July.

As in the past the event retains the same one-regatta-one-venue format, combining four days of competitive racing with five nights of waterside parties, while adding new dimensions.

For the first time a special Raceweek programme, commissioned by the organisers, will be televised on sporting and lifestyle channels such as CNN Mainsail, Eurosport, Star Sports and European Sailing Channel, gaining the attention of an international audience.

Raceweek 2008 will incorporate the inaugural NRG Cup, providing more party space for competitors, while Six Senses title sponsorship means participants and spectators can enjoy five-star buffet spreads at every party.

On the racing scene, the eye-catching Firefly racing catamarans will be present in even greater numbers, plus the cruising class and the old ladies of the regatta, the striking classic boats competing for the Seraph Perpetual Trophy.

Rodenstock, Mont Clair Wines and Johnny Walker will fund a late afternoon Rodenstock Happy Hour and a free-flow open bar throughout all the official regatta parties.
The NRG Cup is expected to attract at least 10 boats and crews that have never before competed in Phuket’s ‘Green Season’ regatta.
Weather forecasts hint of excellent sailing in mostly reliable breezes of 15 knots and frequent showers to cool off participants.

Raceweek has the backing of the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand, the Sports Authority of Thailand and the Tourism Authority of Thailand and is run under the auspices of the Ao Chalong Yacht Club.

KALIM SURFING CONTEST 2008

2008-07-09T02:29:00.002+07:00

4 Th ANNUAL KALIM SURFING CONTEST 2008
Kalim beach, Phuket, Thailand
July 18 - 20, 2008 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
- subject to suitable and weather conditions

Competition Details :
- Open Division - Maximum of 64 competitors in 16 first-round heats. competitiors must use a shortboard shape no longer than 7 feet long. The Open Division heats will span all 3 day of the contest.
- Grom (youth) Division - Maximum of 16 competitors in 14 first-round heats. competitiors must be 14 years of age or younger and may use any kind of surfboard. The Grom Division heats will be held for 2 days on Saturday and Sunday.
- Longboard Division - Maximum of 24 competitors in 6 first-round heats. competitiors must use surfboard longer than 8 feet with a longboard shape. The Longboard Division will span all 3 days of the contest.

* Note : contest and heat times are subject to change by the organizers in order to take adventage of prevailing weather, surf, and tide conditions.

For any further information :
- Phuket Board Riders Club, Tel. +66 81 9565854
- website : www.phuketboardriders.com
- email : info@phuketboardriders.com

Credit: http://www.tourismthailand.org

Pattaya International Marathon

2008-07-09T02:20:00.002+07:00

The countdown clock is ticking as Pattaya prepares to welcome thousands of joggers and competitive runners for the annual Pattaya International Marathon. It’s the 15th year of a successful event that is now firmly in the sports calendar of thousands of joggers. It is also probably the oldest international marathon in the country and attracts as many as 3,000 runners many of them serious competitors, especially in the full and half-marathon events. There are sub-events to ensure that beginners can have as much fun running as the competitive semi professional runners, who will hope to beat the course’s best time at two hours and 37 minutes. Even youngsters and families are encouraged to run so the event takes on the characteristics of a carnival.

This year’s marathon will take place Sunday 20 July on the same popular course that is considered one of Asia’s most scenic from a runner’s perspective.

The event breaks down into five categories. The starter’s gun shatters the pre dawn calm for the runners on the full marathon at 0430, a good hour or more before sunrise. The wheel chair competitors depart even earlier at 0420.

Half marathon runners have a starting time of 0500, while the quarter marathon runners set out 30 minutes later. A shorter fun run for high school students begins at 0600.

The staggered starts means that spectators have lots to fun cheering off the various participants from the very serious elite runners of the marathon, who will be back at the finish line in around two hours and 30 minutes to families and senior citizens jogging shorter courses for health and lifestyle reasons.

Pattaya’s marathon course has been fine-tuned over the years to present a challenging route for runners. All the categories follow a similar route, but double back at different spots on Sukhumvit Highway depending on the prescribed distance.
From Soi 4 the route takes runners along Pattaya North Road to Sukhumvit Highway, where they turn left towards Bangkok.

After running along the highway, they double back following a route on the other side of the divided highway south towards Jomtien and Sattahip. They swing right at Chayapruk Road at the southern end of Jomtien beach. Here they follow the beach road until the 36 km mark, when they climb over the Pattaya hill and then descend to the main bay. From here the pace lifts for the last few kilometres as spectators cheer the runners through the walking street and bar district to the beach road and the finish line at Soi 4.

First impressions suggest this is a tough route, but those who make the trip to Pattaya annually, claim the varied terrain helps keep spirits high. Hills are gentle and the long stretches, next to the beach, are blessed with strong sea breezes that help to refresh runners.

July is a rainy season month with high temperatures, but clouds rolling in from the Gulf of Thailand that providing a respite for the strong sun. However, as with all Asian marathons runners will need to consume huge quantities of water and cool themselves down at every station to keep the pace for a sub-four time.

The full marathon is certified for runners finishing within six hours and for three hours for the half marathon. The event uses the latest timing systems with chips provided by Go Adventure Asia.

More information :
Patayta City Hall, Tel. 6638 253 129
SY Senorita co.ltd, Tel. 662 711 5500, 6686 994 4448
www.pattaya-marathon.com

Credit: http://www.tourismthailand.org

Hat Yai Bike Week 2008

2008-07-09T02:09:00.004+07:00

The Hat Yai Bike Week 2008,
runs from 4 to 5 July, at Hat Yai Municipality Park in Songkhla province and will attract bikers from Thailand and neighbouring Malaysia. Around 2,000 big bike owners and their side-kicks riding pillion will celebrate the fun of owning roadsters with music festivals, lots of food and charity activities.

The host of the event is the Big Bike Club
which can be contacted at
6681 543 2156 and 6689 211 3228.

Credit: http://www.tourismthailand.org

Phi Ta Khon Festival

2008-07-08T21:55:00.000+07:00

Phi Ta Khon Festival
Date : 4-6 July 2008
Venue : Dan Sai District, Loei

Phi Ta Khon is an utterly unique celebration during the Bun Luang Festival, the biggest yearly merit-making ceremony of entertainment, the locals believe that it is also rain-making ceremony. The most interesting part of the festival is the uniqueness of the costumes. The participants wear a ghost mask, made of a colourful bamboo sticky rice steamer, and dress in a costume made of many pieces of fabric sewn together. The masked “ghosts” have a special bell that they wear around their waists. The first activity, which normally starts in the Phra Uppakhut image. In the afternoon, many colourful parades commence. Both small and large Phi Ta Khons will participate in the procession of Budhisattra Vessantara, the Buddha’s penultimate incarnation into the city. There is also a rocket procession. Each village will make their own parade for the competition and other cultural performances.

Contact:
TAT Northeastern Office : Region 5
Tel : 0 4232 5406
Loei Tourism Coordination Centre
Tel : 0 4281 2812

Credit:www.tourismthailand.org