Online registration is now open for Six Senses Phuket Raceweek 2008 - anticipated to be the best Raceweek yet - offering a reduced entry fee for early registrations. Phuket’s ‘Green Season’ regatta, now in its fifth year, sees a mixed fleet of yachts race in the southwest monsoon breezes off Phuket’s south coast every July, this year from 23-27 July.

While retaining the same one-regatta-one-venue format, combining four days of competitive racing with five nights of grand waterside parties - a format that has met with unanimous approval from competitors - this year’s event brings a host of new dimensions.
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Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi has been included in the Condé Nast Traveller’s UK “The Hot List Hotels 2008” as one of the top 65 best new places to stay in the world. It is critiqued as one of the most stylish, innovative and luxurious hotels.

Panoramic views to the famous Thai limestone outcrops of Phang Nga Bay and the pristine environment form the unique location for the Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi. The resort is 60-minutes from Phuket International Airport by a scenic combined luxury car and motorboat trip, or 15-minutes using the resort’s own helicopter service that is expected to commence operations shortly.
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Thai Airways International has adjusted its fuel surcharge on its international and domestic flights. The adjustment in fuel surcharge will partly aid in balancing out increased fuel costs during the recent period, which has also been implemented by other airlines worldwide.

The company has adjusted its fuel surcharge for international and domestic flights, that is calculated on all classes of passenger travel on THAI flights and air tickets issued by THAI’s sales and ticketing offices worldwide, which is based on the policy agreed upon by the Civil Aviation Department for commercial airlines and includes agreements with other countries, as follows:
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To celebrate its 48th Anniversary on 1 May, 2008, Thai Airways International is offering special promotional deals at the Rak Khun Tao Fah Fair that is being held until 2 May 2008 at the Fashion Hall, Siam Paragon Department Store in Bangkok.

At the Rak Khun Tao Fah fair, customers will be eligible to obtain special THAI ticket sales to all destinations around the world, Royal Orchid Holidays special tour packages, THAI Shop products, Puff & Pie bakery specials and other interesting events along with THAI staff and crew, as well as celebrities.
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The SALA Phuket Resort and Spa has been selected as one of just a handful of new hotels and resorts worldwide to be featured in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler “Hot List” 2008.

The stylish new resort which is located on the unspoilt shoreline of Maikhao Beach in the north of Phuket has only been open since December, but is already becoming one of the most talked about new resorts on the island. The resort’s relaxing SALA Spa, a haven offering a wide range of relaxing and therapeutic spa treatments in a spacious and tranquil environment, was also separately featured as one of the world’s hot new spas.
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The Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui is celebrating the reopening of its newly renovated SPA Cenvaree by offering guests a complimentary 45 min session of 4 Elements Bath Journey when they reserve a full body massage.

The 4 Elements Bath Journey employs a hydro spa soak enhanced by color therapy, floral and aromatherapy infusion. The treatment is guaranteed to alleviate stress, lift the mood and induce relaxation, before experiencing an even deeper state of relaxation with a body massage.
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The Calcutta Cricket & Football Club (CCFC) produced a sixes masterclass at Karon Stadium on Sunday as all opposition was ruthlessly swept aside in the Bengali quest for the Cup on Finals Day of the Phuket International Cricket Sixes.

First in the Calcutta firing line, in the first match of the day, were the Liquid Lounge Lizards from Phuket with each team vying for a place in the Cup semi finals. Needing a win and at least 82 runs to qualify for the semis on run rate, a Calcutta blitzkrieg ensued as the Lizards bowlers were blasted to all parts of the ground with the CCFC posting 112 the highest total of the tournament at that time. The Lizards gave the chase their best shot in reply but fell well short of the target.
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The Millennium Hilton Bangkok has opened a new treat for gourmands in the Thai capital with a dedicated Cheese Room at the hotel’s FLOW restaurant.
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The Laguna Phuket Golf Club has been awarded an IGOLF Laureate Course Status by the International Golf and Life Foundation (IGOLF). This accolade is given to select golf courses around the world which show a dedicated commitment to environmental and social responsibility. The addition of the Laguna Phuket Golf Club brings the number of IGOLF Laureate courses in Thailand to five, three of which are in Phuket.

The International Golf and Life Foundation (IGOLF) is a not-for-profit organization registered in Bern, Switzerland. IGOLF’s mission is to establish norms of excellence based on environmental and social responsibility for golf courses around the world, working with golfers, resort and golf course operators, golf industry partners, media, governments, academic institutions and non-governmental organizations.

The IGOLF Laureate Status was awarded to the Laguna Phuket Golf Club at a ceremony held at the Club on 4 April 2008. Also receiving certificates were the Loch Palm Golf Club and Red Mountain Golf Course.
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The Largest Gifts and Housewares Trade Show in ASEAN

Catch Up On The Next Trend of Lifestyle Products at ‘BIG&BIH APRIL 2008′. Be among the first to catch a glimpse of newest collection of gifts and home decorative items and look ahead to 2008 trends by visiting Bangkok International Gift Fair and Bangkok International Houseware Fair 2008 (BIG&BIH — April 2008) — the largest gifts and housewares trade show in ASEAN.

Organized by the Department of Export Promotion (DEP) for twenty-fifth consecutive time, BIG&BIH has proved to be the most comprehensive gifts and home decors trade show in this region, featuring a vast variety of world-class quality products of contemporary designs to fulfill the needs of every individual.
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