Discover luxury and convenience at Ascott Thonglor Bangkok
If you're looking for luxury accommodation in the heart of Bangkok, the Ascott Thonglor Bangkok is definitely worth considering.
Whether you're visiting Bangkok for business or…
137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok: The perfect destination for a remote work experience in the Thai capital
If you are looking for a luxurious and convenient location to stay in Bangkok, then look no further than 137 Pillars Suites & Residences. This upscale hotel is located in the heart…
Emirates ramps up operations across continents including Bangkok
Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule…
Thai Vietjet inaugurates Bangkok – Okinawa service
Thai Vietjet successfully commenced its maiden flight service between Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) and Okinawa (Japan) with a warm welcome ceremony at Naha Airport in presence of a representative…
5 reasons why you should stay in the newly-renovated Le Méridien Bangkok
Le Méridien Bangkok is a luxurious 5-star hotel located in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand.
Skal Bangkok AGM Highlights Resilience in Post-Pandemic World
by: Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor |
Skal Bangkok, a professional organization of tourism leaders, held its Annual General Meeting on March 7, 2023, at Le Meridien Bangkok.
Full article: Skal…
The Gem of the East: Rayong Marriott Resort & Spa is the idyllic getaway near Bangkok
Enjoy spacious accommodations and luxurious amenities with the turquoise waters of the eastern coast of Thailand and the pristine sands of Wang Kaew Beach in the background at Rayong…
Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit to open in 2024 in Thailand
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts part of world leading hospitality group Accor, and Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), Thailand’s leading integrated lifestyle real estate group, …
Nok Air starts flights from Bangkok to Hyderabad
Nok Air, one of Thailand’s most popular airline proudly commenced their operations from Bangkok to Hyderabad from 21st February, 2023, while the first flight from Hyderabad to Bangkok…
Bangkok Airways cuts loss on tourism recovery
Bangkok Airways narrowed its operating loss for 2022, as revenues doubled on the back of significant growth in passenger numbers.
King Power Mahanakhon presents bird’s eye views of Bangkok
King Power Mahanakhon, Bangkok’s new landmark destination, kicks off 2023 with a new program concept: ‘IT’S ALL POSSIBLE’ offering four types of experiences—EAT PLAY STAY SHOP.
WebBeds teamed up with TAT for ‘IMPACT’ in Bangkok
WebBeds, a global marketplace for the travel trade, joined forces with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to hold its inaugural IMPACT Summit – a high-level event designed to help…
Thai Vietjet to fly the only direct Bangkok – Okinawa route
Budget airline Thai Vietjet is expanding its wings with new direct flights between Bangkok, Thailand, and Okinawa in Japan, in collaboration with Thai travel agency Tourladfah Co., Ltd.
Kingston Hotels Group unveils a new luxury hotel “Valia” located in Sukhumvit Soi 24, expanding their collection of hotels in Bangkok
Experience luxury and adventure at the newest 5-star Valia Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 24. Nestled in the heart of Thailand's capital, this hotel embodies the spirit of explorers from…
IWTA speaks with Nattareutai Thanapoomikul (Khun Aimmy) General Manager Staybridge Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit
Khun Aimmy started her career as an Intern in InterContinental Bangkok. After finishing her 400 hours of training she continued to work as an Guest Relation Agent in Holiday Inn Shanghai…
Nok Air to fly from Hyderabad to Bangkok
Nok Air is very pleased to announce commencement of flight operations from Hyderabad (HYD) to Bangkok (DMK) from 20th February, 2023.
Emirates expands its Bangkok operations with a fourth daily flight
Emirates starts an exciting new year in Thailand as the airline announces adding a fourth flight between Bangkok and Dubai from 1 January 2023, boosting connectivity between the two…
Now fly direct Bangkok to Irkutsk with Aeroflot from 18 Jan
Russian flag carrier Aeroflot is launching direct flights from Irkutsk in Russia to Bangkok, Thailand, starting 18 January 2023.
CentralwOrld ‘Times Square of Asia’ countdown landmark in the heart of Bangkok
Let's countdown to the New Year to share moments of happiness that everyone has been waiting for. CentralwOrld, the 'Times Square of Asia', presents the celebration vibe from New York, a…
4 stunning sky bars in the heart of Bangkok you should stop by
Centara Hotels and Resorts houses some of the best rooftop bars and restaurants in the Thai capital that are perfect places to eat, drink and meet. The following are the four must-visit sky…
‘The Thaiger Cage’ to debut at the Conrad Bangkok on 16 Jan
Thai digital media outlet The Thaiger is launching a new start-up technology pitch event ‘The Thaiger Cage’ on 16th January 2023 at the Conrad Bangkok.
Star Alliance celebrates 25th anniversary in Bangkok
The Star Alliance Jubilee night recently held in commemoration of its 25th Anniversary at Gaysorn Urban Resort, Bangkok.
Accor takes over the management of Grand Mercure Bangkok Atrium
Accor, the region’s largest international hotel operator, has signed a management agreement for a Grand Mercure hotel in the heart of Thailand’s vibrant capital city.
Bangkok’s riverside ICONSIAM set to be Thailand’s Iconic 2023 New Year Countdown venue
A huge collaboration between almost 20 Thai state agencies, associations, and the private sector is set to turn 1.4 kilometres of the Chao Phraya River running through the centre of Bangkok …
Emirates expands its Bangkok operations with a fourth daily flight
Emirates starts an exciting new year in Thailand as the airline announces adding a fourth flight between Bangkok and Dubai from 1 January 2023, boosting connectivity between the two gateways…
It’s a Go! The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon turns its grand opening into a festival of music
A dynamic and immersive cultural epicenter taking residence inside the iconic King Power Mahanakhon, The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon celebrated its grand opening with a Festival of Music on…
Thai Vietjet resumes Bangkok – Da Lat Service
Thai Vietjet has successfully resumed its international service between Bangkok and Da Lat, with a welcoming ceremony at Lien Khuong International Airport, after almost 3 years of suspension…
Signature Bangkok is awarded 1-Michelin Star
Signature Bangkok announces its 1-Michelin Star, awarded by Michelin Guide on 24 November 2022. Lead by former 2-Michelin star Chef Thierry Drapeau, Signature Bangkok presents innovative…
Direct flight from Muscat to Bangkok from 18 Dec
The Sultanate of Oman has announced the introduction of a direct flight between Muscat and Bangkok. From Sunday, 18 December , Oman’s budget airline SalamAir will fly directly between…
New Muscat to Bangkok direct flight on SalamAir
Flights from Muscat depart on Sundays, Tuesdays & Fridays, return flights from Bangkok are scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
New Muscat to Bangkok direct flight on…
Shama launches of Shama Social Club across its Bangkok properties
“Inspiring Neighbourhood Spirit” and connecting guests to each of Shama’s distinct neighbourhoods, Shama launches Shama Social Club, an essential fabric of Shama’s portfolio proposition…
Qatar Airways Reopens Bangkok Premium Lounge
Qatar Airways Premium Lounge at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport has reopened.
The facility is located on level 3 of the airport’s Concourse D. It is open to Qatar Airways…
Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Golf Resort and Spa to reopen on December 1
Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa is slated to welcome all discerning guests to experience again its distinctive European heritage in greater Bangkok on 1 December…
IWTA speaks with Nopparat Aumpa – Senior Assistant Vice President and General Manager Banyan Tree Bangkok
Growing up in Northern Thailand, she found her passion to be history and thought she’d be an historian. However her love for service and people steered her into the hospitality industry.
Now fly direct Pune- Bangkok with SpiceJet
SpiceJet started non-stop flights between Pune and Bangkok. The flight between Pune and Bangkok will operate on all days except Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays whereas additional flights…
Thai Vietjet to resume Bangkok – Da Lat in early December
Further recovering the connection between Thailand and Vietnam, Thai Vietjet announces its resumed international services from Bangkok to Da Lat, starting from December 2, 2022.
The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon rolls into the festive season with larger-than-life retro glam fest
From roller disco and a designer Christmas tree to stellar music programming and Champagne-fueled destination dining, the line-up of end-of-the-year events is here to dazzle
New Bangkok luxury hotel to open this month
Commenting on the opening of their new high-end property in the heart of Bangkok, Khun Savitri Ramyarupa, a member of Thailand's well-known Sophonpanich financial and business family and…
Chatrium Grand Bangkok appoints Daniel Kerr as its General Manager
Chatrium Grand Bangkok, the inaugural edition of Chatrium Hospitality’s enhanced luxury collection, has appointed Daniel Kerr as its General Manager, as it prepares to embark on a new era of…
Strong turnout for CT Partners’ Annual Member Meeting in Bangkok
Over 75 CT Partners Members and a record number of Supplier partners came together for three days at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok for the CT Partners Annual Member Meeting last week.
Centra by Centara Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon for authentic experiences in the Thai capital
See and experience Bangkok in a different light while enjoying a comfortable stay at Centra by Centara Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon.
Thai Airways Doubles Melbourne-Bangkok Flights
Thai Airways is capitalising on the increase in international travel and Australia’s upcoming summer holiday season by increasing the frequency of its flights between Melbourne and…
Accor signs new dual-branded Mercure & ibis hotel in Bangkok
Accor has signed a management agreement for a new dual-branded hotel in Thailand’s capital.
Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok to welcome winter, with a grand orchestra concert
Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok prepares to welcome the winter season in style with La Symphonie d'Hiver, a Grand Orchestra Concert.
Top golfers play at Liv Golf Bangkok
Mark Siegel CEO at Golfasian, enjoyed golf with Anirban Lahiri, Sadom Kaewkanjana and Punjan Prama on the newest golf course in the world, all on the same day.
Sounds of Africa in Bangkok – The South Africa ball SATCC
A fabulous evening of camaraderie, great music, fantastic food and a brilliant array of wines and drinks at the high-tech, high-energy refurbished Montien Hotel in the heart of Bangkok.
ibis Styles: Bangkok and Sevilla hotels exhibit original art
ibis Styles is bringing new artistic pop to the metaverse with its 2022 #OpenToCreators global campaign, in partnership with world-renowned digital creator and contest ambassadors @tikkywow …
Special offer from THAI for Bangkok-Fukuoka roundtrip
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) offers promotional airfare following the resumption of Bangkok-Fukuoka return flights in its winter 2022-23 schedule starting 30…
Bhutan hosts major Bangkok trade event as Bhutan reopens for Tourism
At a special trade event held in Bangkok yesterday, participants learnt first-hand how the Himalayan country plans to protect itself from over-tourism.
Dubai, Bangkok and London most popular for India outbound
Revealing travel trends for Indian tourists this festive season, Kayak stated that Dubai, Bangkok and London are the most popular international cities to visit.
Savour ‘A Summer in Europe’ at Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok
Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok ensures much more pleasure in your afternoon as its Executive Chef David Senia passionately presents 'A Summer In Europe' afternoon tea set. The new teatime…
Dusit International’s ‘Roof Park’ for a greener Bangkok
Dusit International, Thailand’s hospitality company, is breathing new life into Bangkok’s urban landscape with the creation of Dusit Central Park.
More flights via Thai Vietjet from Bangkok – Fukuoka and Taipei
Thai Vietjet further announced the addition of its international services Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) – Fukuoka, Japan from 4 to 5 weekly flights, starting from 1 October 2022, as well as Bangkok…
Bangkok’s International Festival of Dance & Music returns this year
Taking place at the Thailand Cultural Center, the festival returns this year in full swing for what will be its 24th edition
Bangkok’s International Festival of Dance & Music returns…
Tribe Bangkok Sukhumvit 39 to open with 272 Keys in 2022
Ennismore in partnership with Siamese Asset have signed for TRIBE Bangkok Sukhumvit 39, the hotel is set to open in the last quarter of 2022.
ibis Styles opens new flagship in Silom, Bangkok
Accor brings a trendy hotel experience to Bangkok’s buzziest neighbourhood of Silom with the opening of its latest flagship ibis Styles address. Savvy travellers are invited to…
Fukuoka – Bangkok 4 flights per week with Thai Vietjet
Thai Vietjet, to increase its international service frequency Fukuoka - Bangkok to four flights per week, starting from 1 September 2022.
Now fly Bangkok–Phu Quoc via Vietjet from 12 Oct
Thai Vietjet announces its new international services from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) to Phu Quoc (Vietnam), from 12 October 2022, the airlines is offering special deluxe fares starting from…
Now fly Bangkok – Taipei via Thai Vietjet with fares starting from USD 99
The Low-cost Carrier Vietjet celebrates the inaugural flight of its new international service connecting Bangkok and Taipei.
Discover refined style and Au Soleil spirit at the refreshed Le Méridien Bangkok
With Bangkok now welcoming international visitors without any travel restrictions, guests can discover a new era of revitalized guest rooms and dining concepts that take inspiration from…
Jetstar Asia adds more weekend services to Bangkok and Manila, retimes Ho Chi Minh City
In August, Jetstar Asia will increase the number of services it operates to Bangkok and Manila, providing customers even more options when visiting two of Southeast Asia’s most popular…
Best Western takes off with new hotel at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts has reaffirmed its position as one of Thailand’s leading international hotel groups with the opening of a new hotel located close to Bangkok’s Don Mueang…
Earn, eat, enjoy in Bangkok at Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse
Book your flight to Bangkok and get ready to immerse yourself in a warm and welcoming surroundings of the charming city and good food!
To celebrate the twin pleasures of travel and…
The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon officially opens as Group’s Asia flagship
The Standard is delighted to announce the opening of The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, its flagship in Asia and we are proud to be the latest addition to the King Power Group portfolio.
Reaching High, New Hotel Opens in Bangkok, The Standard Bangkok Mahanakhon
Situated on 18 of the iconic Mahanakhon building’s 77 storeys, the 155-roomed Standard Bangkok hotel opened its doors today. Positioned in the field of top world-class hotels in one of…
Sky High at The Standard Bangkok Mahanakhon – an absolute gem
Due to open its doors to the public next week, the brand new hotel was having a practice run beforehand with family/friends/media.
Having experienced the hotel and an overnight stay, I…
Thai Vietjet launches Bangkok–Fukuoka service
Thai Vietjet today successfully commenced its flight service from Bangkok to Fukuoka, the carrier’s first destination in Japan, with major celebration ceremony at Fukuoka Airport on July…
PATA and GBTA gear up to host APAC Travel Summit in Bangkok
The joint event will address sustainability and best practices in tourism, MICE, and corporate travel
Vistara gears up for Mumbai-Bangkok flights from 5 August
The flights on the Mumbai-Bangkok route will be operated five days a week, using the A320neo aircraft
Staycay in style! Aloft Bangkok unveils ‘Savor + staycation’
Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit 11 has unveiled its latest rooms promotion ‘Savor + Staycation’ allowing guests to staycation in style in the heart of Bangkok
First look at Aira Hotel, Bangkok’s newest luxury property leading the way towards new Sukhumvit Soi 11
Perched on one of Bangkok’s most famous streets, Sukhumvit 11, the hotel is in the heart of it all and offer guests an immersive Thai cultural experience
Narai Hotel Bangkok has an amazing story to tell
Valuable insights from the leaders of Thailand’s family-owned hotel icons. A smart thinking driving development and investments to Bangkok
Narai Hotel Bangkok has an amazing story to tell
South East Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit (SEAHIS) opens in Bangkok to record numbers
BANGKOK: SEAHIS 2022 opened today with a record attendance and record sponsors. With over 100 speakers and with 40% of attendees being hotel owners or owners representatives the conference…
Skal Bangkok lunch with future Thailand PM hopeful
Korn Chatikavanij announces his plans to cancel 90-day reporting, introduce integrated casino resorts to Thailand, and pursue the LGBTQ+ market Skal International Bangkok packed the house…
The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon Unveils Restaurant “Ojo” Helmed by One of Mexico’s Top Chefs
The whole city of Bangkok and beyond forms the backdrop of The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon’s new rooftop restaurant, Ojo. For the crown jewel of The Standard’s Asia flagship, the pioneering…
AirAsia first LCC to fly to Bangkok’s both airports
AirAsia Thailand will launch flights on 20 June from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Malaysia
Skål Bangkok lunch with Korn Chatikavanij speaking on Thailand’s Tourism
Speaker Bio: From 2008 to 2011, Korn Chatikavanij was finance minister under democrat Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva. In January 2020 he left the democrat party to form his own Kla party.…
Past and Present Skål Asia Presidents Welcomed at Bangkok Meeting
Past and Present Skål Asia Presidents Welcomed at Bangkok Meeting, With travel between India and Thailand opening up and quarantine no longer required for fully vaccinated travellers, Skål…
The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon collaborates with top Thai fashion houses for a bespoke uniform collection
Ahead of its anticipated opening in May 2022, The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon has announced designer collaboration with Fah Chak WO+MAN to develop a range of bespoke staff uniforms for the…
IWTA speaks with Chooleng Goh – General Manager Athenee Hotel Bangkok
Chooleng is a Singaporean living in Thailand, working with Marriot for over 20 years and as general manager for more than 10 years. She is also mother of 2 daughters.
The Standard to Open its Asia Flagship in Bangkok May, 2022
The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, located at the King Power Mahanakhon, is a feast for the senses featuring world class design, culinary, entertainment, retail and wellness offerings all…
Bangkok Airways launches sealed sandbox flights from 1 Feb
Bangkok Airways will operate two special sealed-route flights daily from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) to Phuket, starting 1 February to support the Phuket Sandbox
Novotel Bangkok Future Park Rangsit opens
Located in the Future Park Rangsit complex, Novotel Bangkok Future Park Rangsit is now open.
Singapore Airlines launches flights on VTL lane to Bangkok
After introducing the first vaccinated travel lane (VTL) flight, Singapore Airlines will operate 25 weekly flights from Bangkok to Singapore
Reopening Thailand – Tourism Minister address British Chamber in Bangkok
Yesterday H.E Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism & Sports along with Khun Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudhya, Deputy Governor for International Marketing (Europe, Africa, Middle East…
Two Wyndham hotels will open doors in Bangkok December 2021
Both Wyndham Bangkok Queen Convention Centre and Wyndham Garden Bangkok Sukhumvit 42 feature outstanding hotel facilities and services in the heart of Bangkok
Michelin-starred ‘Jay Fai’ in Bangkok is now taking reservations
According to the business’s official Instagram page, reservations for Jay Fai’s restaurant and stall are now being accepted for January and beyond.
IWTA speaks with K. Juthamas Carranco (Kwan), Director of Business Development SO/ Bangkok
We are delighted to introduce you to K. Juthamas Carranco (Kwan), Director of Business Development SO/ Bangkok in our newest interview in the series from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia…
AirAsia resumes flight to quarantine-free Bangkok with inaugural flight
AirAsia is announcing more good news as the inaugural flight to Bangkok took off, with many exciting promotions and deals awaiting guests travelling to Thailand
Bangkok opening delayed until October 15
Thailand started allowing international visitors to enter Phuket on July 1st (Sandbox), and Koh Samui joined the programme two weeks later (Samui+). Since then, some new areas have been…
Bangkok reopening postponed to 15 October
Bangkok’s reopening for inoculated tourists will be delayed by two weeks as most of the city’s residents are still waiting for their second jabs, while the tourism ministry has pledged to…
Bangkok to reopen for fully vaccinated tourists from 1 October
Thailand plans to reopen Bangkok to fully vaccinated visitors in October, officials said as the country seeks to salvage its tourism industry
Bangkok Airways reopens Samui-Phuket route today
Bangkok Airways has resumed direct services between Samui and Phuket starting 25 August to support travel between the Phuket Sandbox and Samui Plus Mode recovery projects
Bangkok Airways to resume first international flight on Samui – Singapore route from 1 Aug
Starting from 1 August 2021, Bangkok Airways will resume its first international service between Samui and Singapore to support Thailand's re-opening project and the Samui Plus Model project
Bangkok is in lockdown: Can you still travel to Thailand?
The Thai government has declared 28 provinces, including Bangkok, as high-risk zones as the number of coronavirus cases in the country is steadily rising. On Monday, authorities confirmed a…
Thailand mulls travel ban to UK travellers as Bangkok and other provinces goes into lockdown
Thailand is reportedly considering a travel ban to travellers from the UK to prevent the more contagious variant of COVID-19 from spreading its borders.
Up in the air: Pullman Bangkok Hotel G’s festive Christmas specials
If Bangkokians can avoid reentering lockdown this December, the city is serving up a whole host of festive treats and feasts for our delectation. One fine example is up the 37th floor of…
Now open: Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River is a destination on its own
Welcome to the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River.
Just our cup of tea (and Champagne!): The Allium Bangkok launches luxury weekend tea
The ideal post-shopping festive season refreshment is the chic new afternoon tea at The Allium Bangkok.
Bangkok’s best street food, curated at Mahanakhon CUBE’s Thai Taste Hub
Love street food but find it daunting to search out those far-flung carts and secret stalls that house the best of the best? Check out Mahanakhon CUBE's new food court, Thai Taste Hub…
SKÅL Bangkok’s Wood warns of a deepening Thailand tourism crisis
Andrew J Wood
BANGKOK: It is becoming increasingly evident that the damage being inflicted to Thailand’s massive travel and tourism industry is proving to be critical with deep long…
Sky high-tea at Okura Prestige Bangkok
The Okura Prestige Bangkok invites you to indulge in the seasonal delights of the wonderful Tsubaki Afternoon Tea at Up & Above Bar, available from 1 January – 31 March 2021.
Can’t travel internationally? Travel the world through videos at this Bangkok bar
Upscale cocktail bar, PIN31, in Phrom Pong, has always used panoramic video as part of their “art gallery in a bar” unique value proposition but now immersive travel videos have come to the…
Discover Spanish treats in Bangkok for Father’s Day, Christmas and into 2021
Head over to the very swanky Chatrium Residence Sathon Bangkok and choose from a range of enticing authentic Spanish delicacies.
Press the “pause button” for Christmas in Bangkok this December
Silence continues to be a precious commodity, especially in this challenging year, which is why The Spas at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok are ‘turning down the volume’ once again with their…
Vietjet starts Bangkok-Surat Thani service
Thai Vietjet continues to expand its flight network in Thailand with the inauguration of a new route connecting Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) with Surat Thani
SKÅL Bangkok President’s Message to Members Offers Help for Recovery
Since 1932 when the very first Skål Club was formed in Paris, Skål International has spread to 102 countries in 88 years. Amicale and friendship are at the very core of our association.…
Get involved: 20% off food and drinks at one of Bangkok’s ‘coolest’ new sky bars
Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit, a shining example of the ever-improving range of five-star hotels in Bangkok, is giving the good people Bangkok 20% off food and booze, to celebrate the…
Updated membership programme gives Bangkokians a proper pampering
Hilton Honors has announced today that domestic tourists, Thai locals and ex-pats in Bangkok will have the opportunity to indulge in a specially curated collection of experiences,
As Halloween looms make sure to take a walk through Dark Bangkok
For October, being the spookiest month of the year, this creative Bangkok tour operator has created a spine-tingling Halloween tour
Hot meals are back! Bangkok Airways resumes in-flight food services
Bangkok Airways has announced that in-flight hot meal services will be resumed for its domestic routes, starting from today onwards
When age-old traditions take on a modern edge: Kimpton debuts in South East Asia with Bangkok property
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has now brought Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants’ signature heartfelt service and distinctive design to the heart of Thailand with the opening of Kimpton…
SKÅL International Bangkok’s part to help a mother repatriate her teacher son
A story of tenacity and resourcefulness of a mother who was determined to succeed.
Centara and Amorn Patana deal for second Centra in Bangkok
Work is currently underway, and the hotel is scheduled to start welcoming guests in July 2022
Bangkok Airways to reopen passenger lounges at Chiang Mai and Phuket airports
Bangkok Airways is reopening its passenger lounges at Chiang Mai Airport and Phuket Airport
IHG spreads wings with Kimpton in Bangkok and Tokyo with October openings
IHG will debut its luxury boutique brand Kimpton Hotels in two new markets next month, with Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok opening in Thailand on 1 October and Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo opening in…
Dubai – Bangkok again on Emirates with COVID-19 medical expenses included
Emirates announces the resumption of passenger services to Bangkok with daily flights starting from 1 September. Customers can now travel with confidence, as Emirates has committed to…
Quiet evolution: Bangkok luxury levels up
There has always been a small collection of excellent upscale, luxury hotels in the city but the recent addition of big top names such as Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, Hyatt Regency Bangkok,…
Music in the air! Thai Vietjet unveils Bangkok-Khon Kaen route with super-star singer Ying Lee’s concert onboard
Thai Vietjet inaugurated its maiden flight from Thailand’s capital airport of Suvarnabhumi to Khon Kaen, the country’s commercial and political centre in the Northeastern region
‘Restarting Tourism’ on SKAL Bangkok’s radar
To a sold out gathering of travel and tourism professionals SKAL International Bangkok reconvened after a four month hiatus, with a networking lunch and panel discussion on ‘Restarting…
SO exciting market place to reconnect travel industry in Bangkok
As Covid-19 brought down the world to its knees, it is now time to get back to the ‘new normal’ and start doing business and network alongside. As Thailand opens up hotels and event…
“The four signings will further establish our presence in the bustling capital”: Wyndham boosts Bangkok network
Wyndham, Wyndham Garden, Ramada Plaza by Wyndham, and Ramada by Wyndham – all scheduled to open within the next 24 months.
Hybrid Meeting Packages at Pullman Bangkok King Power
Pullman Bangkok King Power recently staged a demonstration of the new Hybrid Meeting in their Eternity Ballroom. Forty-six participants participated in-person, watching a keynote address and…
Accor awards first ALLSAFE label in the world to Novotel Bangkok
Accor has awarded the first ALLSAFE label in the world to Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20. The hotel has also been independently certified by The Environmental Health Consultancy (EHC) as…
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok introduces ‘White Glove’ services
Hotel staff is observing essential social distancing when interacting with guests
Bangkok Airways’ training centre receives new certification from CAAT
Bangkok Aviation Training Center (BATC) led by Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, president of Bangkok Airways and BATC’s management received a Certificate of Training Organisation Approval…
Trying to adjust your business to ‘New Normal’? Bangkok Marriott offers spaces with custom features
Provided with strict safety procedures and social distancing practices, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse is offering a variety of meeting rooms and event spaces, both indoor and…
Rosewood Bangkok launches new drive through concept
Rosewood Bangkok has unveiled ‘Rosewood Bangkok On The Move Drive-Through’, a luxury drive-through concept offering quality produce, butchery, artisanal sauces, freshly baked bread,…
Bangkok Airways resumes domestic flights
Bangkok Airways has resumed its domestic flight on Bangkok – Samui twice daily service with enhanced precautionary measures and social distancing practices in compliance with the…
Bangkok Airways to resume operations from 15 May with Samui route
Bangkok Airways will resume domestic flight operations from 15 May 2020 onwards with Bangkok – Samui (round trip) twice daily service to serve passengers in need of travel. All flight…
Accor launches day-room bookings across 10 hotels in Bangkok for use as private offices
Accor is offering a day-use room package across 10 hotels in Bangkok to guests who need a private office space for the day. Bangkokians who are desperately looking for a spacious…
Bangkok Airways takes break for first time in 52 years
Bangkok Airways officially signed off as it grounded all services and closed its three owned and managed airports. The airline posted has promised to be back flying after its…
All Inclusive Pruek Cruise Luxury Dinner Cruise in Bangkok
On our luxury 3-story teak wood yacht, elevate your Bangkok’s river cruising experience to the next level with a welcome glass of Piper-Heidsieck champagne, tasty elegant pre-dinner canapés…
Bangkok Airways announces temporary closure of lounge services
Bangkok Airways announced temporary closure of lounges at Suvarnabhumi and other airports to prevent the spread and reduce possible risks of exposure to the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19)…
Bangkok Airways steps up screening measures
Bangkok Airways has added exit screening points using handheld thermoscans at both domestic and international departure halls of its airports in Samui, Sukhothai and Trat.
The…
Bangkok Airways steps up community development measures
Bangkok Airways recently participated in the signing ceremony of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on community development collaboration. It aims to support OTOP Inno-Life Tourism…
Bangkok Airways heightens coronavirus precautions
Bangkok Airways announced today that it will be enhancing the level of its medical precautions, as the COVID-19 virus continues to spread.
The new directives measures apply to airline…
Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok opens doors
Sindhorn Midtown, the flagship property of a stylish new Thai-inspired hospitality brand, has now opened in the heart of Bangkok’s Langsuan neighborhood. Inspired by local artistry and…
Bangkok welcomes its newest upper-upscale property
Bangkok received its latest addition to its ever-increasing collection of upper-upscale properties this week with the launch of Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit.
The genuinely…
New accolade for Athenee Hotel in Bangkok
Forbes Travel Guide (FTG), the world-renowned and only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, announced its annual star rating list, presenting The Athenee Hotel,…
Villa de Pranakorn opens in Bangkok
Unicorn Hospitality has announced that Villa de Pranakorn, its elegant new luxury boutique hotel in Bangkok’s historic Sam Yot district, is open for bookings as of now.
Found in Bangkok's…
Japan’s Hotel JAL City arrives in Bangkok
Hotel JAL City Bangkok, the 13th JAL City property to be operated by Okura Nikko Hotel Management, one of the largest hotel operators headquartered in Japan, will open on 8 May 2020.…
Leisure Pass Group unveils ‘Go Bangkok’
Leisure Pass Group has launched its brand new ‘Go Bangkok’ pass. This flexible pass offers travellers savings of up to 63%, with free entry to 23 of the city’s most popular attractions…
LHC expands into Asia with first office in Bangkok
LHC International, a recruitment consulting firm specialising in the hospitality sector with a focus on middle and upper management roles, has announced the launch of its operations…
Discover Bangkok’s best street food and hippest hotspots with Akyra’s local adventures
AKARYN Hotel Group, Thailand’s homegrown five-star boutique hotel specialist, has launched a pair of new tours that allow guests to discover Bangkok’s vibrant street scene like a local,…
It’s Mongolia calling at Bangkok film fest
Mongolia, one of the main partners of this year’s Asia Destination Film Forum (DFF 2020), which will take place in Bangkok on 30 January 2020, is showcasing the natural beauty of their…
Fly me to the moon: So/ Bangkok hosts art exhibition
SO/ Bangkok is kickstarting the year with a dynamic showcase ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ of French-born artist Kostar’s urban art and graffiti, including the space-trotter sculpture named…
“I can feel the devil walking next to me”: Discover the provocative history of Bangkok’s red light district
"One night in Bangkok makes a hard man humble; Not much between despair and ecstasy; One night in Bangkok and the tough guys tumble; Can't be too careful with your company, I can feel the…
Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok unveils new rooms
Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok has unveiled two new rooms for the luxury traveller. The grand room skyline river view is a spacious 60-sqm room high above the Chao Phraya River on the…
What’s cooking! Okura Prestige Bangkok’s 2020 contest
The Okura Prestige Bangkok has announced its fourth cooking competition with an educational trip to Hotel Okura Amsterdam up for grabs. The hotel organised its first cooking competition…
Kids takeover at So/ Bangkok
Children’s Day is all about having fun and feasting. On 11 January 2020, Red Oven at SO/ Bangkok will transform itself into a carnival of fun for the little kiddies. Parents can expect…
Rebranded ‘Hotel JAL City Bangkok’ set to open in 2020
As part of an agreement signed by Okura Nikko Hotel Management and Grand Tower Enterprise, “Hotel Verve Bangkok” will be rebranded as “Hotel JAL City Bangkok” from 2nd quarter of 2020.
A tale of two cities: Uplifting the MICE industry in Bangkok and Pattaya
Helping to promote MICE tourism in Thailand, two notable properties uplift the industry in the fast-paced country by cultivating high-quality MICE hubs in two bustling cities.
5 health and wellness activities in one Bangkok hotel
This holiday season, it's all about working out and staying in shape — all while pampering yourself to the best massages and feasting on those tasty holiday treats!
Banyan Tree Bangkok: Up to 30% off with ‘suites and flights’ package
5-star luxury hotel Banyan Tree Bangkok has launched a new feature to its website, letting guests browse and book both flights and rooms, whilst saving up to 30%!
5 day trips to take from Bangkok (only 1 hour away!)
The cities nearby Bangkok make excellent day trips, and we’ve selected 5 that take only just an hour to reach! From exploring ancient temple ruins to biking on an island, the different…
Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 showcases Thai hospitality to Italian agents
Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 recently welcomed a group of travel agents and tour operators. The group was a part of TAT mega familiarisation (FAM) trip 2019, led by Tourism Authority…
Bangkok gets ready to host Global Summit of Women
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is supporting the 2020 Global Summit of Women in Bangkok from 23 to 25 April 2020. TAT executives, led by Tanes Petsuwan, deputy governor for…
Banyan Tree Bangkok pioneers in-website air and room booking feature
Banyan Tree Bangkok Hotel has introduced a website page that lets guests browse and book specified air flights and rooms at its downtown Sathorn Road property. The booking service is…
Four Seasons Bangkok opens reservations ahead of 2020 opening
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River has announced it is already accepting reservations ahead of its grand opening, scheduled on 1 February 2020.
The beautiful reason why you’ll save 25% off Banyan Tree Bangkok this year
In the travel trade, we all chase the best deals, price and promotions for our customers. And delivering a great deal at one of the most stunning accommodations in Bangkok – well, it’s a…
Bangkok Airways teams up with Shopee
Bangkok Airways has partnered with Shopee, an e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. The tie up is part of a promotion called ‘2019 Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day’ and creates…
Aman Nai Lert to open in Bangkok
Hotel and resort brand Aman has signed a long-term partnership with Nai Lert Group to manage a hotel and branded residences offered under a long-term leasehold ownership in Bangkok. This…
Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 launches ‘909 campaign’ for the ultimate staycation
Starting 9 September 2019, Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 is offering a 19% discount on existing promos for all five room types on the hotel’s website.
MICE focus: Centara, Bangkok.
Thai hospitality firm Centara has set itself the task of welcoming 100,000 MICE delegates, within its three convention hotels in Bangkok, by the end of 2019, in a bid to for the Big Mango to…
Air China boosts Bangkok flights
Air China will start a new flight from Wenzhou in China to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport. The new service will start on 3 November and will continue until 31 March. Using a 180-seat…
Dusit International to open first ASAI Hotel in Bangkok
Dusit International, Thailand’s hotel and property development company, has signed a long-term lease agreement with I Am Chinatown to develop and operate ASAI Bangkok Chinatown in the…
Vistara starts daily Delhi-Bangkok service
Vistara inaugurated its daily service to Bangkok, Thailand, the third international destination in its network. The airline will now fly daily between Delhi and Bangkok and will be the…
Bangkok’s best hotel dining experiences: The Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers
When it comes to food, Bangkok is one of the leading foodie cities of the world. Regularly appearing on lists of the world's top destinations as a prime spot for gourmands and food…
THAI resumes operations on Bangkok-Hong Kong route
Thai Airways International (THAI) has resumed normal flight operation on its Bangkok-Hong Kong route to accommodate stranded passengers.
Pratana Patanasiri, vice president of aviation…
How one Bangkok luxury hotel puts artists in the picture
This week saw the launch of the fifth round of 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok art rotation exhibition, the swanky property's passion project devoted to the arts.
This time…
Get set, go! Bangkok Airways hosts marathon in Phuket
To promote tourism in Phuket, Bangkok Airways recently organised the “Bangkok Airways Phuket Half Marathon”, the fourth running programme of the Bangkok Airways Boutique Series 2019 at…
Terror in Bangkok: Six bomb explosions injure four in Thai capital
Six explosions have hit Bangkok early Friday morning injuring four people. Reports claimed that other devices were found across the city.
Bangkok’s old town gets more accessible
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced the opening of four new subway stations in Bangkok’s Old City and Chinatown neighbourhood, which will make exploring the area’s rich…
Avani scores a hat-trick in Bangkok
Avani Hotels and Resorts announced the opening of its latest property, the Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok hotel today -- the third Avani to open in Bangkok.
Found just half an hour from…
Roll up, roll up: Thailand Grand Sale 2019 to position Bangkok as top shopping destination
Tourism Authority of Thailand and Visa have joined hands to promote Thailand to the ever-increasing number of travellers who are interested in shopping.
Santi Sawangcharoen, deputy…
Ramen’licious: THAI serves famous Ramen on Bangkok-Japan routes
From August through to October 2019, passengers travelling with Thai Airways International Public Company (THAI) in royal first-class and royal silk class can enjoy delicious Japanese…
When Italian meets Thai: Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 showcases special culinary dish
Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 announced a culinary collaboration with Chef Simone Finetti. Ranked as the eighth finalist in the famous TV show Master Chef Italia edition 4, Chef Simone…
“Future-proof”: Amari Watergate Bangkok prepares for the next 25 years
In this exclusive interview, Amari Watergate's GM talks about the hotel’s renovations, it’s striking new features, and the rich history of Pratunam.
Gourmet affair: Marriott’s MLive Food Market celebrates Bangkok’s lively street food scene
Marriott International is launching the second edition of its highly popular MLive Food Market - the vibrant culinary and cultural festival that showcases the finest street food in…
AirAsia now flying direct from Bangkok to Sihanoukville, Cambodia
AirAsia held a welcoming ceremony for the inaugural flight of its Bangkok (Don Mueang) - Sihanoukville, Cambodia route now operating four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday)…
Discover peace, tranquility and wellness in the centre of Bangkok
Mӧvenpick Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of its new health-powered, MICE fuelled property, Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok, today at a press conference in the Big Mango.…
Thailand 4.0 policy key factor in Hilton’s Bangkok expansion
During a press conference at Conrad Bangkok this morning Paul Hutton, vice president of operations at Hilton in South East Asia, announced the arrival of two Hilton brands to the Thai…
Capella Bangkok to greet guests ‘sawadee ka’ later this year
Capella Bangkok is set to open its doors later this year. The Capella Hotel Group will bring its signature ultra-luxury concept and design in the heart of Thailand along the banks of Chao…
Netflix ‘Street Food’: What to expect at Jay Fai’s Bangkok restaurant
The TD team has gone to Jai Fai's Netflix-famous street food restaurant to give some tips and ideas, and find out what the hype is really all about.
Dusit Suites Hotel Ratchadamri is the first all-suites hotel in Bangkok
Dusit International has opened its first all-suites hotel in Bangkok - the Dusit Suites Hotel Ratchadamri.
Neuron scoots in Bangkok
I first saw the orange scooters parked right outside Park Regis Singapore when I stayed there. Now, it will be seen cruising the streets of Bangkok.
Dusit Central Park to stand in Dusit Thani Bangkok location
Dusit Thani Bangkok has bid farewell earlier this year after its iconic 48-year run since its opening in 1970. Dusit Thani recently announced that the project will be called “Dusit Central…
The Ritz-Carlton to debut in Bangkok’s premium lifestyle district
Marriott International has signed a deal to open its first Ritz-Carlton property in Thailand’s capital, scheduled to open in 2023.
“Be bold and do great things”: Dusit Thani reveals plans for Bangkok
Thai hoteliers Dusit Thani, has announced the beginning of its new mega project 'Dusit Central Park', in partnership with Central Pattana (CPN), a plan to rejuvenate and repurpose a major…
Bangkok Airways raises the standards of pilot training with IATA
Last week Bangkok Airways announced a new training collaboration between its subsidiary organisation Bangkok Air Aviation Training Center and International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Rosewood: How to be a goldfish in the Bangkok shark tank
Following the announcement of Rosewood Bangkok’s official launch date I had had the opportunity to speak to GM Thomas Tarlander about how he plans for the property to stand out the Thai…
Wai hello there: Rosewood Bangkok announces Spring 2019 launch date
Following the appointment of its new manager in October of last year, Rosewood Bangkok has now confirmed its launch date as 31 March 2019.
Oriental Residence Bangkok: A tradition of personalised excellence
In this exclusive interview, we get the details from Michael Gaehler, the newly-appointed general manager of Oriental Residence Bangkok.
Chinese New Year 2019 “pollution” could worsen Bangkok air
Residents of Bangkok and its nearby provinces have endured hazy days and choking air the past few days that forced schools and child centres to close and people to stay indoors.
Tết-a-Tết: Bangkok vs Ho Chi Minh in the battle for Vietnamese New Year
With 5 February fast approaching, Tết, the Vietnamese New Year , is almost upon us. The nation festival – where Vietnamese from far and wide make the pilgrimage back to their hometown and…
Avani’s new MICE dedicated centre floats onto the Bangkok riverside
With the opening of its new multi-purpose MICE complex, Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel has placed itself in the upper band of events locations in the Thai capital.
The Big Mango’s first riverfront villas arrive with Capella Bangkok in Q2
Capella Hotel Group has announced today its plans to launch its first urban resort in Thailand: Capella Bangkok, set to open in the second quarter of 2019 the east bank of the Chao Phraya…
Review: The Siam, Bangkok
Temples, markets and monuments pass by, as you catch a characteristic old rice barge along the Chao Phraya river to The Siam hotel. The 20-minute journey from the Sathorn pier to the only…
Dawn of an era: Dusit Thani Bangkok yields for USD1.1bn rebirth
Iconic luxury hotel Dusit Thani Bangkok has closed its doors to make way for a USD 1.1 billion renovation project.
Bangkok’s hipster haven gets a new luxury hotel
The banks of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River have seen a renaissance over the last few years with famous hospitality brands opening properties alongside the iconic waterway, as it continues to…
Festive feasts: Holiday season at Riva Arun Bangkok and Kiridara Luang Prabang
The holiday season is in full swing and more people are making plans and travelling for Christmas and New Year. As a matter of fact, travelling during the holidays increases by 23% compared…
Local heroes: Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit gives Bangkok chefs a chance to shine
On target for its grand opening in early 2019 the Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit Bangkok is one of the most exciting new-builds to hit the Thai capital. To get an insight into the hotel’s take on…
Riva Surya Bangkok: The ideal place for bleisure travel
“Bleisure” will be a thing and travel packages that perfectly combine business and pleasure will most likely win the business of modern corporate travellers.
The Westin Grande Sukhumvit: Bangkok’s most inspiring MICE venue
Whether you are planning a private celebration or a corporate get-together, The Westin Grande Sukhumvit provides the most inspiring MICE venues in Bangkok.
Bangkok Airways launches first non-stop flight to Nha Trang, Vietnam
Bangkok Airways has announced its new service linking Bangkok and Nha Trang, Vietnam.
Bangkok’s ICONSIAM: “A destination — not a mall”
If you happened to find yourself on bank of the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok on Friday evening, you would have failed to notice the throngs of Bangkok’s great and good, decked out in all…
AirAsia Bangkok-Colombo flight aims to showcase beauty of Sri Lanka and Thailand
You can now book AirAsia Bangkok-Colombo flight four times a week. Flying from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, a destination for faithful Buddhists as well as a…
Rosewood makes key appointment for new Bangkok property
Coming in the wake of Rosewood Hotel Group’s news of its Asian expansion, with the launch of four new properties to open within the next six years, earlier this week, the Hong Kong based…
Enlightened travel: AirAsia connects Bangkok to Indian holy city
AirAsia has announced it is stepping up its Indian coverage with the launch of a new service from Thai capital, Bangkok to the holy city of Gaya in the northeast Indian state of Bihar.
Review: The Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers Bangkok
Standing proudly on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, the 28 storey hotel with its clever Y-shaped construction, giving every single room a view of the Thai capital’s famous water way, The…
Bangkok Airways: Talking shop with Thailand’s boutique carrier at 50
With Bangkok Airways hitting the big fifty in 2018, I sat down with Varong Israsena Na Ayudhya, VP of sales for the Thai regional airline to discover how it has grown since its inception,…
Discover our World TA sales seminar returns to Bangkok
Calling all agents, Discover the World, Thailand has announced the second edition of its agent orientated master class -- Discover Our World Product Seminars -- to be held at the Hua Chang…
Lufthansa launches daily Munich-Bangkok flight with the high-tech Airbus A350-900
Following the news earlier this week that Lufthansa had invested up to USD 3 billion on the development of its fleet, the German carrier has announced it will be introducing the Airbus…
Double Debut: IHG brings Kimpton Hotels to Barcelona and Bangkok
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced that it will be expanding its Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brand to Barcelona in 2019 and Bangkok in 2020.
Beyond Bangkok: Expedia and TAT join forces to promote Thai second cities
Expedia and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced their new partnership to promote Thailand, and in particular regional cities outside of Bangkok, such as Chiang Rai, Koh Lipe,…
The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok hosts Food Photography Workshop
As a gesture to its B2B customers in the Rewarding Events Loyalty programme, The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok has hosted an exclusive Food Photography Workshop.
Review: Tinidee Hotel@Bangkok Golf Club
With the rebirth and relaunch of Bangkok Golf Spa Resort as the Tinidee Hotel@Bangkok Golf Club back in May of this year, owned by MBK Hotel and Tourism (MBKHT), has been transformed into a…
Bangkok “best city to launch” Waldorf Astoria in SE Asia, says Hilton VP
Last week saw the launch of the Waldorf Astoria Bangkok and in order to learn a little more about the hotly anticipated opening – probably the biggest in Bangkok this year.
Waldorf Astoria Bangkok: Thai capital’s biggest hotel launch of 2018
Hilton, Asia Pacific has announced the biggest hotel launch in Bangkok for 2018 this morning with the official grand opening of the Waldorf Astoria Bangkok.
Review: Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 Hotel
Stepping out of the sultry summer sun and into the lobby of Novotel Bangkok Soi 2O, the first thing I noticed, along with the more-than-welcome respite from the scorching midday temperatures…
SiteMinder to sponsor charity golf event in Bangkok
Fore Management Group and Asean Events has announced that cloud solutions provider, SiteMinder, will be the title sponsor of the 2018 Bangkok Hospitality Challenge, a charity golf event.
Staycation review: Sala Rattanakosin Bangkok
It is not very often that we get the chance to view our home towns from the perspective from of a tourist, but the opportunity to look at familiar stamping grounds with fresh eyes is an…
Gourmet List: Ctrip’s take on the Michelin Guide launches in Bangkok
Friday nights in Bangkok are rarely pedestrian and tourists, expats and locals can take their pick from a multitude of nightclubs, bars and, of course, some of the world’s finest cuisine…
The Surawongse hotel opens in Bangkok: modern, dynamic and primed for MICE
Marriot Hotels has announced its latest Bangkok location with the opening of Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse at the beginning of this month.
Why “success is never final” at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park
Bob Fabiano first joined Marriott back in 1972, and in that time he made his way up the company ranks, travelled the world, and worked in five continents. Now in his capacity as GM Bangkok…
MICE advice: The top four Bangkok hotels you need to know
When it comes to MICE locations BKK is spoilt for choice but deciding which is the right venue, to make your gala luncheon go with pop or and trade show snap, can be more than a little time…
137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok unveils new hotel manager
The luxurious 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok has appointed Mr. Jakri Rujirat as hotel manager. Jakri joins 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok from About Food Co., Ltd…
akyra Tas Sukhumvit Bangkok to open as Thailand’s first single-use plastic free hotel
Akaryn Hotel Group aims to become a single-use plastic free hotel company by 2020. The Group’s newest opening, akyra TAS Sukhumvit Bangkok, launching in May 2018, is set to lead the charge…
Colour your Bangkok experience with a stroll through the city’s vibrant creative hub
The whirling waters of the Chao Phraya River have long been a symbol of Bangkok, and the evolution of the riverbank has lured young artists and entrepreneurs to the area too, bringing an…
Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square unveils new ‘N’ Rooms’ concept
The longstanding Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, has announced the completion of its new N’rooms. Mr. Sagar Naker, general manager, said “We have completed phase 1 with the refurbishment of…
ONYX join with JR Kyushu partner up for Shama Lakeview Asoke Bangkok
Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group and JR Kyushu Business Development (Thailand) Co. Ltd, an affiliate of Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) -- a Japanese business conglomerate with…
Dusit Thani Bangkok to stay open until 2019
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s foremost hotel and property development companies, has announced that its iconic flagship hotel, Dusit Thani Bangkok, will now remain fully operational…
Eastin Hotel Makkasan Bangkok upgrades to 4-star
Eastin Hotel Makkasan Bangkok was recently certified as a 4-star hotel for the period 2017 – 2020 under the Thailand Tourism Standard, officially certified by the Thai Department of Tourism…
Eastin Hotel Makkasan Bangkok CEO appoints new GM
Jonathan Wigley CEO of the Bangkok-based Absolute Hotel Services has announced the appointment of Mr. Felipe Gotor-Schäffer as the new general manager of the group’s 4-star Eastin Hotel…
Q&A with Banyan Tree Bangkok GM – Nopparat Aumpa
This week,Travel Daily catches up with the glamorous general manager of the iconic hotel, to discuss the past, present and future of Thai tourism.
Capella Hotel Group reveal opening of Capella Bangkok
Capella Hotel Group together with leading real estate developer Country Group Development PCL, announce the opening of Capella Bangkok in the last quarter of 2018. Located along the…
MEGACITY BANGKOK: BKK’s most ambitious plans revealed at TTF 2018
The Thailand Tourism Forum (TTF) will return for its seventh annual edition on January 22nd, 2018, gathering approximately 650 hotel industry professionals at the InterContinental Hotel…
Which British institution is on its way to Bangkok?
Langham Hospitality Group announced an agreement with Canapaya Development Co. Ltd to manage a luxury hotel by the banks of Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. Only ten minutes from Sathorn CBD,…
Bangkok Airways pile on privilege for the chosen few
Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited announced the launch of its frequent flyer programme partnership with codeshare partner, Qatar Airways, starting 1 November 2017.
Inspiring venues in the heart of Bangkok
One of the best located and MICE-friendly 5-star hotels in Bangkok, The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, is found moments from BTS Asok skytrain and MRT Sukhumvit underground stations.…
Best Western debut SureStay brand in Bangkok
Best Western Hotels & Resorts is celebrating the launch of Asia’s first ever SureStay Hotel, located in Sukhumvit, Bangkok’s main business and entertainment district.
Face-to-face: Clinton Lovell, general manager of Avani Atrium Bangkok
1) Tell us a bit about AVANI Hotels?
AVANI Hotels are the new upscale brand of Minor Hotels. Today there are 18 AVANI hotels with seven more due to open in the next year or 18 months…
Philippine Airlines to jet between Cebu and Bangkok
Following public demand for direct non-stop flights from Asian destinations to the Central Visayas, home of the white sands of Cebu, in the Philippines, Philippine Airlines will be opening a…
Bangkok Airways to fly from Bangkok to Phu Quo
Thai airline Bangkok Airways announced a new direct flight from Bangkok to Phu Quoc, Vietnam, at a press conference yesterday.
Million Baht dinners in Bangkok
Premier Incoming Group Services (PIGS DMC) have unveiled The Ultimate Champagne Dinner, an exclusive dining experience for 12 to 36 guests. The “Ultimate” dinner experience features seven…
Banyan Tree Bangkok welcomes Alexander Sheppard as its new hotel manager
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Alexander Sheppard as its new hotel manager for Banyan Tree Bangkok this week.
Originally from New Zealand, Mr. Sheppard…
Clean Up the River 2017 at Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok
The Clean Up the River event is part of Clean Up the World, a community based campaign for communities all over the world, to clean, fix and conserve their local environment.
Now in…
Sofitel SO Bangkok Artist in Residence: Paul the Robot
Sofitel SO Bangkok will host Paul, a portrait artist robot and two of his avatars, each with their own drawing style to combine fine art and digital media technology, from 12th to 30th…
Bangkok to erect Southeast Asia’s highest tower
459-metre-high tower will rank 6th among the world's tallest towers
Amari Watergate Bangkok
Rich in culture, royal in history and rife with adventure, Bangkok is every traveller’s paradise, offering colourful urban discovery, culinary experiences and historical learnings.
Set in…
Check-In: Banyan Tree Bangkok
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is a city constantly alive.
By day, the movement of people and buzz of commerce generates an electric atmosphere. By night, the glow of lights…
Dusit Bangkok confirms last day ahead of rebuild
Dusit International has revealed that its flagship hotel, Dusit Thani Bangkok, will close on 16 April 2018 as it embarks on a major expansion project.
The US$1 billion development of the…
WTTC Tourism Leaders Plant Hundreds of Trees in Bangkok’s ‘Green Lung’
Bangkok, Thailand—April 28, 2017—Approximately 100 attendees from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Bangkok planted 400 mangrove trees today in Bang Krachao,…
AirAsia connects Bangkok with the Maldives
AirAsia has unveiled plans to launch a new service allowing Thai travellers to fly direct to the Maldives.
Commencing on 11 August 2017, the low-cost carrier will operate daily…
Banyan Tree unveils plans for luxury riverside property in Bangkok
Banyan Tree has teamed up with Thai real estate company, Nirvana Daii, to launch a new riverside property in Bangkok.
Valued at THB6 billion (US$176 million), the new Banyan Tree…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Air Astana and more
AirAsia launches Borneo's new intra-island route
Where? Kuching (Malaysia) to Pontianak (Indonesia)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier expands…
Hotelbeds heads to Bangkok for inaugural MarketHub Asia event
Hotelbeds Group has chosen Bangkok as the host destination for the first edition of its MarketHub Asia event.
The industry conference will bring together top executives from across…
Another ‘First’ for Pullman Bangkok King Power: The Revamp of the World’s First Pullman
Nine years after opening its doors on 15 October 2007, Pullman Bangkok King Power – the world's first Pullman – has completed a transformative renovation project that “embodies the trend…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Bangkok, New York, Melbourne and more…
Mercure Bangkok Makkasan
Location: Next to Makkasan station, the main downtown hub for Bangkok's Airport Rail Link
Grade: Upper-midscale
Keys: 180
Facilities: Outdoor pool with…
Bangkok airport traffic keeps climbing
Passenger traffic at Bangkok's two airports continued to increase in the first quarter of 2017, albeit at slower, single-digit pace.
According to the latest data from Airports of…
Emirates opens larger lounge in Bangkok
Emirates passengers are now able to relax in a larger lounge at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The expanded Emirates Airport Lounge at Thailand's main international gateway reopened…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Jakarta, LA, Bangkok, Shanghai, and more…
Ayana Midplaza Jakarta
Location: The site of the former InterContinental Midplaza Jakarta on Jalan Sudirman
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 366
Facilities: Seven F&B outlets, spa, 24-hour…
Bangkok’s Chatuchak Market gets own hotel
Visitors to Thailand's biggest market, Chatuchak, will soon be able to stay overnight in a new brand new hotel.
Best Western has revealed plans to open a midscale property adjacent to…
Star Cruises to sail from Bangkok for first time
Hong Kong's Star Cruises has unveiled plans for its first ever season of sailings from Bangkok.
From 17 December 2017 to 27 April 2018, the SuperStar Gemini cruise ship will be based…
Bangkok’s former night market gets high-rise makeover
The site of the former Suan Lum night bazaar in central Bangkok will be transformed into a major new high-rise complex.
TCC Assets and Frasers Centrepoint have revealed plans to…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Tokyo, Bangkok and more…
Ascott Marunouchi Tokyo
Location: Connected to Otemachi Station, in the main Marunouchi-Otemachi area of central Tokyo
Grade: Luxury serviced residence
Keys: 130, ranging from…
Bangkok welcomes largest cruise ship
The largest cruise ship currently sailing in Asian waters, Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas, has made its maiden call in Bangkok.
The 347-metre-long, 2,090-cabin vessel docked in…
Where to Stay: our round-up of new hotels in Bangkok, Samui and more
137 Pillars Suites Bangkok
Location: From the 24th to 32nd floors of a tower on Sukhumvit Soi 39 in central Bangkok, close to the Emquartier and Emporium shopping malls
Grade: Luxury…
Bangkok Airways adds ASEAN menus
Bangkok Airways has introduced a series of new menus designed to celebrate "the best of Thai and ASEAN cuisine".
The in-flight meals include six classic Thai options plus the…
Asian air route updates: new flights to Sydney, Bangkok, Nha Trang and more…
New Chinese connection for Thailand's Hat Yai
Where? Kunming (China) to Hat Yai, pictured (Thailand)
When? Three times a week, effective 1 April 2017
Who? Kunming Airlines
Why?…
Capella unveils ultra-luxury hotel in Bangkok
Capella Hotel Group has revealed details of its first ever Thai property - a landmark ultra-luxury hotel located on the banks of the Chao Praya River in Bangkok.
Nicholas M. Clayton, CEO…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Bangkok, New York, KL and more…
ibis Bangkok Impact
Location: Next to Impact, Thailand’s largest convention centre, in north Bangkok
Grade: Economy
Keys: 587
Facilities: Restaurant, café-bar, web corner
Meeting…
Dusit plans US$1bn expansion of Bangkok hotel site
Dusit's flagship property in downtown Bangkok will be transformed under a new US$1 billion development plan.
The Thai hotel group has penned a new agreement with the Crown Property…
JAL to open upgraded airport lounge in Bangkok
Japan Airlines will unveil its upgraded airport lounge at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport next month.
Officially due to open on 1 March 2017, the new Sakura Lounge will have been…
Como unveils results of year-long Bangkok renovation
Como Hotels & Resorts has completed a year-long renovation at its luxury property in Bangkok.
All 169 rooms and suites at the Como Metropolitan Bangkok have been refurbished, with…
Dubai and Bangkok top Southall’s UK outbound bookings
Research conducted by long haul travel company Southall Travel has revealed that Bangkok, the bustling capital city of Thailand, was the most popular city break destination amongst Brits…
Brazilian Muay Thai Night in Bangkok
The Embassy of Brazil in Bangkok together with Muay Thai Live: The Legend Lives is hosting the first Brazilian Muay Thai Charity Night in Bangkok, on February 9, 2017 at The Stage,…
Riverside observation tower to take Bangkok to new heights
A new riverside tourist attraction in Bangkok will become the tallest structure in Thailand.
The Bangkok Post reports that the Thai government is planning to build a 459-metre-high…
Frasers Hospitality completes Bangkok trio
Frasers Hospitality, the serviced apartment operator, has added its third property in Bangkok.
North Park Place, a 105-unit serviced residence, opened recently within the city's…
New Lancaster Bangkok joins Preferred Hotels
The new Lancaster Bangkok has become one of 24 new members of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
Scheduled to open in April 2017, the property will offer 231 rooms and suites, including…
Bangkok’s largest hotel reopens as Asia’s first Marriott Marquis
Marriott has opened the largest hotel in its Thai portfolio and its first Marquis-branded hotel in the Asia Pacific region.
The new Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, which was…
Bangkok gets first connection to Okinawa
Bangkok will get a new direct air link early next year, when Japan's Peach starts flying to the Thai capital from Okinawa.
The new service will also mark Peach's entry into Thailand,…
Meliá Hotels to enter Bangkok
Spain's Meliá Hotels International has moved into Bangkok for the first time with the signing of a new upscale hotel.
The company has penned a management agreement with Thailand's TCC…
Thailand’s Akaryn opens first Bangkok hotel
Akaryn Hotel Group, the Thai boutique hotelier, has unveiled its first property in Bangkok.
Located in the trendy Thonglor area of the city, akyra Thonglor Bangkok has opened…
Bangkok lures MICE groups with go-karting
Thailand's biggest MICE venue is now offering a novel new attraction for delegates, with the opening of a new go-karting track.
Located next to the Impact Exhibition Centre in north…
Bangkok gets new low-cost link to Dubai
Already served by multiple direct flights from Dubai, Bangkok has now welcomed its first low-cost connection from the UAE city.
Dubai-based flydubai has launched its new Bangkok…
Best Western breaks ground on Bangkok’s first Vib
Best Western has held a ground-breaking ceremony for its first Vib hotel in Bangkok.
Located in north Bangkok, Vib Bangkok Sanampao will feature 89 rooms, all equipped with…
Check in by phone with Bangkok Airways
Bangkok Airways is now allowing passengers to check in for their flights via its telephone call centre.
Under the new service, passengers can contact the airline's 24-hour call centre…
Checking In: The Hilton Sukhumvit, Bangkok Thailand
Checking In: The Hilton Sukhumvit, Bangkok Thailand
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The energy of Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area is infectious, attracting tourists…
Frasers brings modern Modena brand to Bangkok
Frasers Hospitality has introduced a new serviced apartment concept to Thailand.
Modena by Fraser is a contemporary brand aimed at both leisure travellers and serviced apartments'…
Jet Airways boosts Bangkok
India's Jet Airways will add more capacity to Bangkok in the coming weeks, to meet expected strong demand.
The Bangkok Post reports that the airline will deploy a twin-aisle Airbus…
SilverNeedle unveils riverside hotel in Bangkok
SilverNeedle Hospitality has added a new riverside hotel in Bangkok to its boutique “SilverNeedle Collection”.
Set on the banks of the Chao Praya River in the historic Rattankosin area of…
Bangkok to get new rooftop bar
Bangkok's increasingly competitive rooftop bar scene will soon have a new contender, following the launch of Sky on 20 at Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20.
Located on the 26th and top floor…
Bangkok reclaims “most-visited city” title
Bangkok has reclaimed its place as the world's most-visited city, ahead of London.
According to the 2016 MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index, which is based on projected full-year…
World’s first new-build Avani opens in Bangkok
Minor Hotel Group has officially launched its first ever new-build Avani hotel.
Located on the banks of the Chao Praya River in Bangkok, the Avani Riverside Bangkok Hotel is a modern…
GTA hosts latest fam and filming trip in Bangkok
GTA has embarked on the next phase of its Strategic Partnership Program (SPP) for Thailand, by teaming up with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and tvN to host a fam and filming trip…
Mandarin Oriental opens first spa studio in Bangkok
Mandarin Oriental has used the recent renovation of its famous old hotel in Bangkok to create the group's first "spa studio" - a new concept designed for people wanting less time-consuming…
flydubai launches double-daily to Bangkok
Flydubai will launch a double-daily service to Thailand’s capital city, Bangkok, on 29 November 2016.
Bangkok is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, offering…
Second new flight to link Bangkok with Danang
Just weeks after Bangkok Airways launched the first direct flight between Bangkok and Danang, Vietnam Airlines has unveiled plans to start its own service on the route.
The Vietnam…
X2 hotels embarks on Bangkok cruise venture
X2, the Bangkok-based boutique hotel brand, has unveiled plans to enter the cruise sector.
Operated BHMAsia, the brand has now launched X2 Cruises on Bangkok's Chao Praya River. Providing…
Austrian Airlines signs codeshare deal with Bangkok Airways
Austrian Airlines has signed a codeshare agreement with Thai carrier Bangkok Airways.
Under the deal, new destinations in Thailand and Cambodia can now be booked directly through Austrian…
Emirates adds seventh daily flight to Bangkok
Emirates will continue to increase capacity to Thailand this summer, with the launch of its seventh daily flight to Bangkok.
Commencing on 1 July 2016, the new service will depart…
Thailand’s first halal hotel opens in Bangkok
Thailand’s first halal hotel has opened its doors in Bangkok, aiming to cater to the fast-growing Muslim travel market.
The TS Family Group has invested THB1 billion (US$28.6 million)…
IconSiam expands footprint along Bangkok riverfront
IconSiam, the huge new riverside development currently under construction in Bangkok, will be even larger than first planned, with developers revealing an additional US$110 million…
Best Western signs second Vib hotel in Bangkok
Best Western has signed an agreement for Bangkok’s second Vib hotel.
Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2019, the newly-built Vib Sathorn will be located close to the Saphan…
Bangkok most popular for Indian travellers
Bangkok topped the list of international destinations for Indian travellers in 2015, replacing Dubai.
According to the latest Hotel Price Index (HPI) report by Hotels.com, Indians…
AirAsia to offer first direct Bangkok-Kochi flights
Thai AirAsia will launch daily direct flights between Bangkok and Kochi from 16 May 2016, marking the first direct connection between the cities.
Flights will depart the Thai…
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok renovates historic wings
The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok has completed a renovation of its historic Authors’ and Garden Wings.
The project at the famous riverside hotel included a significant room…
Check-In: Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok
The energy of Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area is infectious, attracting tourists looking to explore the rich tapestry of modern Thai life, or business travellers looking to unwind after a hard…
Gulf Air hosts travel agent seminar in Bangkok
Gulf Air hosted a seminar for front line and sales staff representing 30 travel agents in Thailand.
Held earlier this month at Khao Yai National Park, Nakhon Ratchasima, the one-day…
Second Eastin Grand hotel to rise in Bangkok
Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) has unveiled plans for a second Eastin Grand hotel in Bangkok.
Scheduled to open in 2019, the Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai Bangkok will be set in a…
Jet Airways adds two more daily Bangkok flights
Jet Airways is expanding its operations in Thailand with the launch of two new daily flights to Bangkok.
On 27 March 2016, the Indian carrier will launch a third daily frequency from…
Lufthansa offers family check-in counters at Bangkok airport
Lufthansa has started offering a new family check-in counter at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Launched last month, the new counter allows children to watch the check-in procedure.…
AirAsia to link Bangkok with Luang Prabang
AirAsia has announced plans to launch a new direct flight connecting Bangkok with Luang Prabang.
The new service will commence on 24 March 2016, operating daily from the Thai…
Bangkok named as Asia’s most popular destination
Bangkok is by far the most popular tourist destination in the Asia Pacific, according to a new report.
In its inaugural Asia Pacific Destinations Index, which was released on…
Anantara’s elephant polo tournament moves to Bangkok riverside
Anantara has announced that the annual King's Cup elephant polo tournament will be staged on the banks of Bangkok's Chao Praya River this year.
The annual event will return to the…
Theme park planned for Bangkok’s IMPACT conference centre
A new theme park and marina complex are among the major developments being planned at IMPACT, Thailand's largest conference and exhibition centre.
The operators of the facility, which…
Jet, Bangkok Airways seal FFP tie-up
Jet Airways and Bangkok Airways have entered into a new partnership that will enable frequent flyers to earn and redeem miles for both airlines' flights.
Under the new agreement,…
Red Planet Hotels expands in Bangkok
Red Planet Hotels, the Asian budget hotel operator, has added second property in Bangkok.
The Red Planet Surawong hotel is located close to the Thai capital's Silom district and…
Korean Air to fly A380 to Bangkok
Korean Air will increase the capacity of its Seoul-Bangkok route this month, with the launch of its first Airbus A380 flights to the Thai capital.
The Bangkok Post reports that the…
BHMAsia starts work on first Bangkok hotel
Construction work is now underway on BHMAsia's first hotel in Bangkok.
The new X2 Vibe Onnut will feature 267 units, comprising 145 hotel rooms and 122 residences, plus a swimming…
SpiceJet to link Chennai with Bangkok
SpiceJet has announced plans to launch a new international service from Chennai to Bangkok.
Commencing on 10 December 2015, the Indian low-cost carrier will operate the route six…
Frasers brings Modena brand to Bangkok
Frasers Hospitality has confirmed that it will launch its Modena by Fraser serviced residence brand in Bangkok next year.
The new Modena by Fraser Bangkok will be a 239-unit property…
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok’s new riverside residences go on sale
Mandarin Oriental's new luxury riverside residences in Bangkok have gone on sale.
The property's developers, Icon Siam, revealed that the 146 new freehold residences, which are…
Rosewood opens regional office in Bangkok
Rosewood Hotel Group has opened a new regional sales office in Bangkok, to support its Southeast Asian expansion plans.
The Hong Kong-based luxury hotel group is planning to open 27…
Check-In: Dream Hotel Bangkok
The cheeky fun of Sukhumvit, the vibrant and energetic heart of Bangkok’s social scene, is something that travellers the world over come to experience.
As the lifeblood of the Thai…
klapsons officially unveils Bangkok residences
klapsons, the brand behind the Design Hotels-affiliated boutique hotel in Singapore, has now officially launched its first property in Bangkok.
Originally launched in November 2014,…
Check-In: Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, Sukhumvit 15
The hustle and bustle of Bangkok is an attraction in itself, complementing the many cultural and modern experiences to be discovered in Thailand’s capital.
The heart of the action…
New flight connects Bangkok with China’s ice capital
A new air route will open later this year connecting Bangkok with Harbin, the city in northeast China that hosts the annual Ice Festival.
Spring Airlines, the Shanghai-based low-cost…
Anantara offers free smartphones to Bangkok guests
Anantara will start providing free smartphones to guests at two of its hotels in Thailand: Anantara Siam Bangkok and Anantara Riverside Bangkok.
The new "handy" smartphones will…
Thai arrivals hit by Bangkok bomb
International visitor arrivals to Thailand have fallen approximately 7% since the bombing in Bangkok, new data has revealed.
The Bangkok Post reported figures from the Thai Ministry…
Bangkok security “under complete control”, government tells tourists
The Thai government has moved to reassure visitors to the country, following last week's deadly bomb attack in Bangkok.
Despite the fact that police appear no closer to catching the…
Radisson Blu Bangkok becomes Safehotels’ first Asian member
The Safehotels Alliance, which assesses hotel and conference security, has certified its first property in Asia Pacific.
The Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok has received Premium level…
Bangkok on state of alert after second attack
Bangkok is one a state of high alert following a second bomb attack on Tuesday afternoon.
An explosive device was thrown at the Sathorn boat pier at about 1.20pm yesterday – an area…
Huge explosion rocks central Bangkok – update 1
A huge explosion ripped through central Bangkok yesterday evening, killing at least 19 people.
The blast hit the Chidlom district of the city at approximately 7.10pm yesterday,…
Best Western goes upscale in north Bangkok
Best Western has announced plans to open a new upscale hotel in north Bangkok.
Scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter of 2015, the new Best Western Plus Wanda Grand Hotel will be…
Emirates expands Asian connectivity with Bangkok Airways
Emirates has significantly expanded its network in Southeast Asia with the signing of a codeshare partnership with Bangkok Airways.
Under the agreement, Emirates' international passengers…
Pullman adds third hotel in Bangkok
AccorHotels has launched its third Pullman hotel in Bangkok, following the rebranding of the Grand Millennium Sukhumvit.
The central property, which now becomes known as the Pullman…
Emirates adds fourth daily A380 flight to Bangkok
Emirates will launch its fourth daily Airbus A380 service between Dubai and Bangkok on 1 December 2015.
The new two-class A380 will replace the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft Emirates…
Emirates adds more capacity for Bangkok
In a recent development, Emirates announced its intent to add a fourth daily A380 service between Dubai and Bangkok. This new service will be introduced from 1 December 2015.
The new…
W Bangkok unveils heritage venue for F&B and events
W Bangkok has opened a new F&B and events venue, located in a complex of heritage buildings next to the hotel.
The House on Sathorn comprises four classical buildings which date…
Holiday Inn Express to open in Bangkok’s Chinatown
IHG has continued the expansion of its Holiday Inn Express brand in Southeast Asia, with the signing of a new property in Bangkok's Chinatown district.
The 240-room Holiday Inn…
SWISS to fly new Boeing 777 to Hong Kong, Bangkok
Hong Kong and Bangkok will be two of the destinations served by Swiss International Air Lines' brand new long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER.
SWISS will take delivery of the…
Bangkok named world’s second most-visited city
Bangkok has been named as the world's second most-visited city.
According to MasterCard's latest Global Destination Cities Index, the Thai capital is expected to welcome 18.24 million…
Movenpick unveils first hotel in Bangkok
Movenpick Hotels & Resorts has made its debut in Bangkok with the opening of a new hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 15, in the centre of the Thai capital.
The new Movenpick Hotel Sukhumvit…
Etihad adds fourth daily Bangkok flight
Etihad Airways will add a fourth daily service between Abu Dhabi and Bangkok from 1 July 2015.
Operated by a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, the new service will depart the UAE capital…
Jet expands in Thailand with Bangkok Air partnership
Jet Airways has continued to expand in Southeast Asia, by signing a new codeshare partnership with Bangkok Airways.
Under the new arrangement, Jet and Bangkok Airways will jointly…
China Eastern boosts Bangkok
China Eastern Airlines has increased the number of seats it operates to Bangkok, with the deployment of a new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on its flights from Shanghai.
From now until…
Spring Airlines adds more Chinese connections to Bangkok
Chinese low-cost carrier Spring Airlines will launch a series of new services to Bangkok next month.
The airline currently connects the Thai capital with its home base of Shanghai,…
Best Western to add seventh hotel in Bangkok
Best Western has unveils plans for its seventh hotel in Bangkok.
The company recently signed a new-build midscale hotel in the central Sukhumvit district of Bangkok, making Best…
LiT launches in Bangkok
The new LiT Bangkok Hotel & Residence has opened in the centre of the Thai capital.
Located on the city's Rama 1 Road, close to the Pathumwan intersection and several major shopping…
Scoot expands Bangkok service with Dreamliner
Scoot will increase the number of flights it operates to Bangkok this summer, with the deployment of its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner to the city.
From 8 July 2015, the Singaporean…
Cyclists complete HCMC-Bangkok ride
A group of cyclists has completed a nine-day, 960km ride from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok.
The journey, which crossed Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand, is being supported by the Tourism…
Bangkok’s Arnoma embarks on “new era”
One of Bangkok's classic city centre hotels is undertaking a major transformation that will include not only the revamp of the property, but also an expansion of the brand into new…
New World to debut in Bangkok
Rosewood Hotel Group has unveiled plans to launch its first New World hotel in Bangkok.
Scheduled to open in mid-2017, the New World Grand Rama 9 Bangkok Hotel will be located in the…
Anantara launches new flagship hotel in Bangkok
Anantara has officially rebranded the former Four Seasons Bangkok to create its new flagship hotel in the Thai capital.
The Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel is located on central Bangkok's…
Cachet Hotels to drive Southeast Asian growth from Bangkok
Hong Kong's Cachet Hotel Group (CHG), which operates the Cachet, rHotels and URBN brands, has launched a new office in Bangkok to drive its expansion in Southeast Asia.
The new…
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok relaunches Bamboo Bar
The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok has reopened its Bamboo bar following an extensive refurbishment.
The classic bar, which originally opened in 1953, has been visited by numerous celebrities…
IHG targets Bangkok medical tourists
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a new hotel that is expected to cater for the rising number of medical tourists to Bangkok.
Opening in 2018, the 200-room Holiday Inn…
Bangkok’s Grand Palace goes virtual
A new virtual reality tour has been created that gives visitors the change to look inside Bangkok's Grand Palace.
Created by 3rd Planet and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the…
Compass adds new Citrus hotel in central Bangkok
Thailand's Compass Hospitality has started taking bookings for its latest Citrus hotel, which opens in central Bangkok on 1 February 2015.
Citrus Sukhumvit 11 Hotel is located on…
Holiday Inn Express adds new hotel in Bangkok
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has continued the expansion of its Holiday Inn Express brand in Thailand, with the launch of a new property in central Bangkok.
The Holiday Inn…
Four Seasons to rise on Bangkok riverside
A new Four Seasons hotel is being developed on the banks of Bangkok's Chao Praya River.
The luxury hotel group, along with Thai real estate developer Country Group Development (CGD),…
Four Seasons Bangkok to become flagship Anantara
The Four Seasons Hotel in Bangkok will be rebranded next year, to become Anantara's new flagship hotel.
The luxury property, which is located on Rajadamri Road in the centre of Bangkok,…
Air Astana opens second Bangkok route
Air Astana has launched a new direct service connecting Kazakhstan's capital Astana with Bangkok.
The route was officially launched today (15 December 2014) and will now operate twice…
Qatar Airways deploys A380 to Bangkok
The anticipated launch of Qatar Airways’ A380 touchdown in Bangkok slated for January 2015 has been preponed to 5 December 2014. This is a result of increased demand on this route. This…
Bangkok Airways boosts fleet with new model
Bangkok Airways has expanded its fleet following the delivery of its first ever ATR 72-600 aircraft.
The new turboprop plane was handed over to the airline in a ceremony in Toulouse,…
Oman Air opens revamped Bangkok lounge
The Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok now sports a new and refurbished Oman Air lounge. The new look offers more space with at least 100 square meters of additional space and added…
Bangkok Airways revamps in-flight food
Bangkok Airways has teamed up with one of Thailand’s most famous chefs to revamp its in-flight menus.
Chef McDang has been brought in to reposition the airline's culinary offerings.…
Mandarin Oriental adds riverside residences in Bangkok
Mandarin Oriental has penned an agreement to manage 146 luxury riverside residences in Bangkok.
Located on the opposite bank of the Chao Praya River from the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok…
Bangkok Airways adds Chiang Mai hub
Bangkok Airways has undertaken a major expansion of its operations at Chiang Mai, using the northern Thai city as its new hub.
On 26 October 2014, the airline launched four new…
AirAsia boosts Bangkok-Angkor flights
AirAsia has announced plans to ramp up its flights between Bangkok and Siem Reap - the gateway to Angkor Wat.
Commencing on 1 December 2014, the low-cost carrier will offer three…
Qatar Airways to fly A380 to Bangkok
Bangkok will become the first destination in Asia Pacific to welcome Qatar Airways' Airbus A380 aircraft.
The 517-seat double-decker jet will be deployed on one of the airline's four…
Qatar Airways deploys A380 for Bangkok
Bangkok will soon witness the touch-down of Qatar Airways’ A380 aircraft following the inaugural service to London Heathrow earlier this month. The airline is scheduled to commence the…
Bangkok cracks down on taxis
Thai authorities have announced a series of measures designed to improve the quality of Bangkok's taxi services.
The Bangkok Post reported the country's Transport Minister, Prajin…
Pan Am flight school opens in Bangkok
The new Pan Am International Flight Training Center has celebrated its grand opening in Bangkok.
The result of a joint venture between All Nippon Airways (ANA), Nok Air, and…
Bangkok Airways pushes ahead with IPO
Bangkok Airways has confirmed plans to hold an initial public offering (IPO) next month.
The company will list its shares on the Stock Exchange of Thailand following the IPO in…
JAL adds new Dreamliner routes to LAX, Bangkok
Japan Airlines has unveiled its international flight plans for the winter 2014-15 season, including the launch of two brand new routes using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
On 20 December…
Muay Thai has new home in Bangkok
Thailand’s national sport, Muay Thai, has a new spiritual home in Bangkok following the opening of a new, modern stadium.
The old Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on Rama IV Road hosted its…
SpiceJet to connect Kolkata and Bangkok
SpiceJet announced Monday the resumption of flights to Bangkok, with a new daily service from Kolkata.
Flights will commence 26 September using a Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft,…
SpiceJet resumes Bangkok service
SpiceJet recently announced its decision to resume flights to Bangkok, with a new daily flight from Kolkata. The airline used to earlier operate to Bangkok from Bengaluru and Pune.…
Chatrium adds new hotel in Bangkok
Chatrium Hotels & Residences has unveiled its latest property in Bangkok, the Maitria Hotel Sukhumvit 18.
Scheduled to open on August 15, 2014, this midscale hotel is located just…
Bangkok, KL advance in world city competition
The online campaign to find the world's best cities was whittled down to a shortlist of 21 last week, with several Asian cities still in the running.
The 21 finalists of the…
Bangkok’s biggest hotel to close ahead of rebranding
Bangkok's biggest hotel, the Imperial Queen's Park, will close on 2 October 2014 as it embarks on a major refurbishment that will eventually see it rebranded as a Marriott.
The…
Le Méridien to open Bangkok golf resort
Starwood has unveiled plans to launch a new golf resort near Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Set to open in September 2014, Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa will…
Huge Bangkok riverside project unveiled
Details have finally emerged about a new riverside development on the banks of Bangkok's Chao Praya River.
The Icon Siam development, which is currently under construction on a large plot…
New restaurant discount app launched in Bangkok
Bangkok has been chosen as the launch pad for a new app designed to boost off-peak demand at restaurants and offer discounts to diners.
Michael Cluzel, co-founder and group CEO of…
Jetstar adds new Singapore-Bangkok-Fukuoka link
Jetstar has launched a new service connecting Singapore with Fukuoka, via Bangkok.
The new route commenced today (26 June 2014) and will now operate daily using a 180-seat Airbus A320…
New joint UK-Australia visa centre opens in Bangkok
VFS Global has launched a new joint UK and Australia Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Bangkok.
The company, which is responsible for handling applications for UK and Australia visas…
Protests hit Bangkok hotels in Q1
Hotels in Bangkok saw a significant decline in performance during the first quarter of 2014, as protests continue to hit the city's tourism industry.
According to the latest data from…
Bangkok-based Bawarchi expands in India
Bangkok-based chain of Indian restaurants, Bawarchi is expanding its portfolio in India.
With presence already established in Gurgaon, the restaurant group is looking at expanding…
JAL expands Indochina links with Bangkok Airways
Japan Airlines has added more destinations in Thailand and Indochina following the expansion of its codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways.
The two carriers currently codeshare on…
Bangkok’s riverside hotels form alliance
A group of hotels on Bangkok's Chao Praya River have joined forces to create a new marketing alliance.
Announced at a press conference on Friday 18 April, the new Bangkok Riverside…
Bangkok Airways takes off to Chiang Rai
Bangkok Airways has commenced flights to the northern Thai city of Chiang Rai.
The new domestic service took off from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport for the first time on Friday (28…
Luxury brand Radisson Blu to debut in Bangkok
The Radisson Blu luxury lifestyle brand will debut in Bangkok on 1 May with the opening of the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Bangkok.
Strategically located Bangkok’s entertainment and…
Bangkok Airways starts offering iPad minis
Bangkok Airways has started offering its passengers in-flight entertainment for the first time, with the roll out of onboard iPad minis.
Effective this week, the Thai airline will…
Finnair adds more Bangkok flights
Finnair will increase the frequency of its Bangkok route during the 2014-15 winter season.
From 30 December 2014 to 27 March 2015, the airline will add three more weekly services to…
Bangkok Airways expands with ATR order
Bangkok Airways has placed an order for six new turboprop aircraft at the Singapore Airshow.
The deal will see the Thai carrier purchase six ATR 72-600 aircraft, with options for a…
Check-In: Banyan Tree Bangkok
The vibrant capital of Bangkok is a city constantly alive. By day, the movement of people and buzz of commerce generates an eclectic atmosphere. By night, the glow of lights across the…
Check-In: Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit
Sukhumvit is one of the world’s most energetic districts in one of the world’s most energetic cities, Bangkok.
It consistently delivers a rich and rewarding experience at every turn,…
Thailand to promote provinces amid Bangkok unrest
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is planning to drive more tourists to the country’s provinces amid the continuing unrest in Bangkok.
Addressing a press conference in Malaysia…
Indian travellers retain confidence in Bangkok
Indian travellers have retained their confidence in Bangkok as a tourist destination.
The Thai capital continues to be the main destinations of choice for travellers from India with…
U Hotels to launch in Bangkok
U Hotels, the upscale brand from Absolute Hotel Services (AHS), has announced plans to launch its first property in Bangkok.
Due to welcome its first guests on 1 March 2014, the U…
State of emergency issued in Bangkok
Updated 21 January 2014, 15.03
Thailand’s capital city Bangkok has been placed under a state of emergency to curb on-going protests.
The 60-day state of emergency and surrounding…
Business as usual in Bangkok despite protests
Bangkok remains operational, despite a new wave of political protests designed to bring the city to a standstill.
On Monday 13 January 2014, anti-government demonstrators moved to new…
Bangkok braces for next wave of protests
Bangkok is bracing for more anti-government protests on Monday with disruption expected on some roads.
Flights and public transport will be unaffected during the protests, which continue…
AirAsia to fly Bangkok-Changsha
Thai AirAsia is continuing its rapid expansion into China, with the launch of a new service to the city of Changsha.
Commencing on 24 January 2014, the low-cost carrier will operate…
Firefly to launch Kota Bharu-Bangkok
Malaysian airline Firefly is planning to launch flights to Bangkok.
Commencing on 24 January 2014, the carrier will operate four weekly flights to the Thai capital's Don Mueang…
Chatrium Hotels cleans up Bangkok river
Thailand's Chatrium Hotels & Residences recently helped clean up Bangkok's Chao Praya River.
The company teamed up with the Royal Thai Navy for the 'Clean Up the World Campaign',…
AirAsia offers Bangkok connections
AirAsia has made it easier for passengers to connect between flights in Bangkok, with the launch of its 'Fly-Thru' service.
Passengers connecting from one AirAsia flight to another at…
Emirates adds sixth daily Bangkok flight
Emirates has added extra capacity on its Dubai-Bangkok route, with the launch of a sixth daily flight.
The new service commenced on 27 October 2013, coinciding with the launch of the…
Rosewood to launch Bangkok luxury hotel
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has signed its first luxury hotel in Bangkok.
Scheduled to open 2017, the Rosewood Bangkok will be located on Ploenchit Road in the centre of the city,…
Centre Point opens Bangkok’s Mandarin Hotel
Thailand's Centre Point Hospitality has opened the Mandarin Hotel in Bangkok, following the signing of a management contract.
The property officially reopened this week, in a ceremony…
SpiceJet plans Pune-Bangkok
SpiceJet has announced the launch of its new direct service between Pune and Bangkok.
The low-cost carrier also commenced four days a week operations between Pune-Sharjah on 21…
Le Meridien to manage Bangkok golf resort
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has penned an agreement to operate a new high-end golf resort close to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport.
Set to open in June 2014, Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi…
Thai AirAsia to fly Kunming-Bangkok
Thai AirAsia is adding a route from Bangkok to Kunming, Yunnan province on 15 November, it has been announced.
The service is the second flight from the capital of Yunnan to an…
W Bangkok announces DJ Lab two-day event
The W Bangkok is capping off its one month DJ Lab programme with a two-day event that will feature Paul Oakenfold, DJ White Shadow, Andy Caldwell and Michelangelo L’Acqua.
The event,…
Central Coast Vietnam targets Bangkok
Tourism executives from the Central Coast of Vietnam (CCV) are pushing to have air links established between Danang and Bangkok.
The area has already seen flights established to both…
Hilton opens Sukhumvit Bangkok
Hotel giant Hilton Worldwide has opened its ninth property in Thailand with the launch of the Hilton Sukhumvit Bankok.
The 280-room hotel has two restaurants, MICE facilities, a…
Emirates upgrades Bangkok-Dubai aircraft
Middle East carrier Emirates is to replace existing Airbus A330-200s with Boeing 777-300ER on its Dubai to Bangkok route from 1 September.
The airline is also adding a second daily…
Maya adds spice to Bangkok’s restaurant scene
Jutting out over the central Sukhumvit Road area of the Thai capital, Maya makes an immediate impression. Upon entering, the glass-walled kitchen gives an early taste of what to expect, with…
Bangkok Airways flies to Naypyidaw
Bangkok Airways is launching flights to Myanmar's capital, Naypyidaw.
From 30 September 2013, the Thai carrier will commence three weekly flights to the city, direct from Bangkok's…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Sydney, Bangkok
Japan Airlines will deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Sydney and Bangkok later this year.
Effective 1 December 2013, all of the airline's services between Tokyo Narita airport and…
Bangkok hotel supply continues to grow
The number of hotels in central Bangkok continued to expand rapidly in the first half of the year.
According to the latest survey by property consultant CBRE Thailand, hotel supply in…
Bangkok Airways to fly to Mandalay
Bangkok Airways will launch flights to Mandalay next month.
Commencing on 15 September 2013, the airline will operate four weekly flights to Myanmar's second biggest city, direct from…
St Regis Bangkok offers sustainable meetings
The St Regis Bangkok has launched a new sustainable meetings option for clients wishing to host their meeting or event in a more eco-friendly manner.
Following Starwood's Sustainable…
AirAsia to fly Bangkok-Siem Reap
AirAsia will become the first low-cost carrier to operate flights between Bangkok and Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor Wat.
From 1 October 2013, the airline's Thai subsidiary will…
Centara opens at Bangkok train station
Centara has opened another Bangkok hotel, located at the city's main railway station, Hualumphong.
Today (15 July 2013), the hotelier will soft-launch the Centra Central Station…
Emirates adds sixth daily Bangkok flight
Emirates has announced plans to add a sixth daily flight to Bangkok.
From 27 October 2013, the carrier will add a new afternoon service to the Thai capital, departing Dubai at 1520…
Centara Bangkok launches own green policy
Centara's flagship hotel in Bangkok has launched its own in-house environmental programme, designed to measure its carbon footprint.
The CEPPER scheme (standing for 'Community,…
VietJet expands fleet, adds Bangkok flights
Vietnamese low-cost carrier VietJet Air has added two more aircraft to its fleet and launched a new international route connecting Bangkok with Hanoi.
The two brand new Airbus A320…
Jetstar boosts Bangkok flights
Jetstar will add more flights to Bangkok this summer.
From 8 July 2013, the low-cost carrier's Asian unit will add eight additional weekly services between the Thai capital's Suvarnabhumi…
Bangkok becomes world’s most visited city
Bangkok will be the world's most visited city in 2013, according to the latest data from MasterCard.
Releasing the results of its third annual Global Destination Cities Index,…
Six Senses launches Bangkok spa
Six Senses has opened its first spa in Bangkok, at the Pacific City Club.
Located in the centre of Bangkok's Sukhumvit area, the new Six Senses Spa at the Pacific City Club offers…
Onyx Hospitality starts Bangkok beekeeping
Onyx Hospitality Group, the Thai hotel company that operates the Amari brand, has launched a new CSR programme that aims to save the Asian honeybee from extinction.
'Plan Bee', as the…
Qatar Airways seals Bangkok Air codeshare
Qatar Airways has signed a new codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways, offering its passengers access to a series of destinations across Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar.
Effective…
Destination Britain kicks off in Bangkok
VisitBritain commenced its annual international travel trade event - Destination Britain 2013 - in Bangkok. Celebrating a decade of success, the tourism gathering opened with 35% of new…
VietJet to add Bangkok-Hanoi flights
VietJet Air has announced that its second international route will launch this summer, connecting the Vietnamese capital Hanoi with Bangkok.
Commencing on 1 June 2013, flights will be…
Centara opens new Bangkok hotel
Centara has opened a new hotel in Bangkok.
Located in the city's Pratunam fashion retail area, the new Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel Bangkok forms part of the new Watergate…
KidZania to launch in Bangkok
Children's theme park KidZania has continued its Asian expansion with the launch of a new outlet in Bangkok.
KidZania's concept, which gives children the chance to role-play real jobs…
Bangkok hotels missing MICE opportunities – report
Event sales teams at hotels in Bangkok need to improve their customer service in order to maximise potential revenues, a new report has found.
Following a recent report by LRA…
Accor opens two new Bangkok hotels
Accor has opened two new hotels under one roof in the centre of Bangkok.
With a combined 378 rooms - 189 in each hotel - the Mercure Bangkok Siam and ibis Bangkok Siam are both…
Bangkok Airways boosts flights for 2013
Bangkok Airways will add a range of new services in 2013, in the addition to the launch of new domestic and international destinations.
The airline will commence twice daily flights to…
Emirates to add fifth daily Bangkok flight
From 31 March 2013, Emirates will operate 35 flights a week to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport, plus a daily Airbus A380 service between Bangkok and Hong Kong and a daily flight between…
Starwood opens Bangkok’s first W Hotel
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of W Bangkok, marking the brand's entry into the Thai capital.
Located at the intersection of Sathorn and Narathiwas roads, next to…
Qatar Airways to add fourth daily Bangkok flight
Qatar Airways has announced plans to increase in the frequency of its Bangkok flights next year.
From 20 February 2013, the airline will add a fourth daily service on the Doha-Bangkok…
VietJet Air confirms Bangkok fights
VietJet Air has confirmed that Bangkok will become its first international destination, with flights to the Thai capital due to commence on 10 February 2013.
The Vietnamese low-cost carrier…
Oakwood to manage Bangkok convention centre
Serviced apartment operator Oakwood has signed a new contract to manage a convention centre in Bangkok.
The company, which already operates the Oakwood Residence Garden Towers Bangna,…
Rembrandt Bangkok revamps restaurants
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok has renovated and reopened its restaurants.
The upscale hotel’s three first floor outlets, Senor Pico, Flavours and Red Pepper, have undergone a THB30 million…
Hyatt to launch Regency brand in Bangkok
Hyatt has entered into an agreement to launch its Hyatt Regency brand in Bangkok.
Expected to open in 2017, the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit will be located on Sukhumvit Soi 13, close to…
Marriott launches new training scheme in Bangkok
Marriott International recently hosted the first ever 'Lifestyle University' educational programme, aimed at identifying future leaders for its Renaissance Hotels and Autograph Collection…
Peninsula Bangkok adds tuk tuk
The Peninsula Bangkok now has its very own tuk tuk.
The brand new, customised three-wheeler comes complete with complimentary Wi-Fi, drinking water and cold towels for guests, and is…
Bangkok Airways opens new ticket office
Bangkok Airways has opened its new Bangkok ticket office building.
The new facility is located next to its headquarters on Vibhavadirangsit Road and will also include several retail…
AirAsia to launch Bangkok-Xi’an flights
AirAsia is continuing its expansion into China with the launch of flights from Bangkok to X'ian - the capital of Shaanxi province and home of the Terracotta Warriors.
From 16 November 2012,…
Tune add Bangkok hotel, plans five more
Tune Hotels has opened its first budget property in Bangkok, and is planning to add at least five more in the Thai capital.
Located on Sukhumvit Soi 14, in the centre of Bangkok, the Tune…
Starwood opens regional office in Bangkok
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened a new regional office in Bangkok, supporting the company's growth and operations in Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia.
The new office is located at…
Best Western adds seventh Bangkok hotel
Best Western has launched another new hotel in Bangkok.
The Best Western Klassique Sukhumvit becomes the company's seventh property in the Thai capital, and the third new opening of 2012.…
U Hotels to expand in Bangkok
Absolute Hotel Services has announced plans to add its second upscale U Hotels & Resorts property in Bangkok.
Set to open in early 2014, U Sukhumvit Bangkok will be located on Sukhumvit…
Sands China hosts Bangkok roadshow
Sands China showcased the range of facilities offered at the Sands Cotai Macao to the Thai travel trade recently, with a product seminar at Conrad Bangkok.
The event was designed to boost…
Brussels Airlines and THAI agree codeshare on Brussels-Bangkok route
Brussels Airlines is now offering passengers the option to fly direct from Brussels to Bangkok as a result of a codeshare agreement with Thai Airways International.
Thailand is one of the…
Scoot launches Bangkok flights
Singapore's new low-cost carrier, Scoot, today launches flights to Bangkok.
The new daily service will depart Singapore Changi airport's Terminal 2 at 1725 on Thursday 5 July, arriving at…
Tune Hotels to launch in Bangkok
Malaysian budget hotel group, Tune Hotels, has announced that it will open its first Bangkok property on 1 October this year.
Tune Hotel Asoke will be located on central Bangkok’s Sukhumvit…
SilverNeedle adds Bangkok riverfront hotel
SilverNeedle Hospitality will open a new Bangkok riverfront hotel on 15 August.
Riva Surya Bangkok is a 68-room boutique hotel located on the banks of the Thai capital's Chao Phraya River,…
Bangkok to host spa conference
Spa and wellness industry professionals will descend on Bangkok later this year for the World Spa & Well-Being Convention.
Taking place at the IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center…
Best Western to add new Plus hotel in Bangkok
Best Western will soon open the doors to its sixth hotel in Bangkok; Best Western Plus Grand Howard.
After recently launching the luxury Best Western Premier Sukhumvit, Best Western has now…
Eastin hotel brand expands in Bangkok
Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) is continuing the expansion of its Eastin brand in Asia, with the opening on a new hotel in Bangkok.
Following the recently launch of the upscale Eastin Grand…
Bangkok to redevelop Don Mueang airport
The Thai government has approved a scheme to redevelop Bangkok's Don Mueang airport and use it as a base for more domestic and low-cost flights.
The scheme, proposed by Airports of Thailand…
SiteMinder to open Bangkok office
SiteMinder, the channel management company, is planning to open a new office in Bangkok.
Speaking to Travel Daily today, the company’s Managing Director Mike Ford said that the move forms…
Compass Hospitality takes on Bangkok boutique hotel
Compass Hospitality has been appointed to manage The Eugenia, a colonial inspired luxury boutique hotel in Bangkok.
The all-suite property is located on Sukhmuvit 31, in the centre of the…
Amadeus hosts Korean travel forum in Bangkok
Amadeus recently joined forces with TOPAS, the Korean CRS company, to host the first Korean Travel Leaders’ Forum in Bangkok.
The forum gathered a group of 30 Korean travel agents, as well…
Best Western adds new upscale hotel in Bangkok
Best Western has continued its Asian expansion with the launch of a new upscale hotel in Bangkok.
Located on the city's Sukhumvit Soi 1, the new 145-room Best Western Premier Sukhumvit is…
Jet to boost Kolkata-Bangkok flights
Jet Airways will double the frequency of its Kolkata-Bangkok route.
The Indian carrier will boost the service from daily to twice daily from 10 May 2012, with the new flight departing…
Bangkok Airways receives new A319
Bangkok Airways has taken delivery of a new Airbus A319.
The new narrow-body aircraft, named ‘Chiang Mai’, landed at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport this week, and becomes the airline’s 19th…
Bangkok’s Don Mueang airport reopens
Bangkok second airport, Don Mueang has resumed flight operations four months after it was forced to close due to severe flooding.
The hub, in northern Bangkok, will reopen today following a…
Face-to-Face: Gilles Cretallaz, GM of the Sofitel So Bangkok
Travel Daily Asia talks to Gilles Cretallaz, General Manager of the newly-opened Sofitel So Bangkok...1) Sofitel So Bangkok opened its doors last week; what can guests expect from this…
Airport traffic is recovering in Bangkok
Passenger traffic and flight movements at Bangkok's main airport are expected to return to normal by New Year, according to a Thai aviation official. Marisa Pongpattanapun, Chairwoman of the…
Bangkok hotel rates to rise in 2012
Bangkok Hotels could raise rates next year by up to 20% on prevailing prices. According to Starwood's Vice President for Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, Wayne Buckingham, city rates have…
Bangkok airport traffic to recover in new year
Passenger traffic and flight movements at Bangkok's main airport are expected to return to normal by New Year, according to a Thai aviation official. Marisa Pongpattanapun, chairperson of…
Bangkok airport won’t be flooded – airport authority
Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport will not be flooded, despite the mass of water gathering in the outskirts of the Thai capital, according to the Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited…
The Siam Bangkok postpones launch date
The Siam, a luxury boutique hotel currently under construction in Bangkok, has moved back its opening date to June 2012. The riverfront hotel has been slightly affecting by the recent…
Eastin Easy brand to debut in Bangkok
Absolute Hotel Services has signed a management contract to manage the Siam Piman Hotel in Minburi, Bangkok. The Siam Piman Hotel will be renovated and rebranded as the "Eastin Easy Siam…
New hotel residence planned for central Bangkok
Centre Point Executive Serviced Apartments has introduced its latest project, the "Grande Centre Point Hotel and Residence Sukhumvit Terminal 21", located in central Bangkok. Designed for…
Centre Point opens new Bangkok hotel
Thailand-based hotel and serviced residence group, Centre Point, has opened its 12th property in Bangkok. Grande Centre Point Hotel & Residence Sukhumvit - Terminal 21 is located at the…
Loy Krathong Festival cancelled in Bangkok
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has cancelled the Colour of the River, Loy Krathong Festival 2011 in Bangkok and all festivities along the Chao Phraya River. The famous religious…
Bangkok begins clear-up as water recedes
The high water levels in Bangkok's Chao Praya River have begun to recede. AfterPrime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said that the situation was likely to improve after Monday 31 October,…
Face-to-Face: Francis Zimmerman, Anantara Bangkok Riverside
Francis Zimmerman, General Manager, Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa
1) What changes can your guests expect following the rebranding from Marriott to Anantara?
First…
Floods hit Bangkok hotel occupancy
The fear of flooding in Bangkok has caused hotel occupancy in Bangkok to slump. According to the latest daily data from STR Global, the Thai capital's hotel industry didn't experience major…
THAI helps Bangkok evacuation
Thai Airways International (THAI) has announced new measures to help ease the flow of people out of Bangkok during the flooding crisis. The airline is now utilising larger aircraft to three…
UPDATED: FCO issues Bangkok travel warning, tourist areas not affected ‘yet’
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has advised against all but essential travel to Bangkok and the 26flood affected provinces as the city braces for more water this weekend.…
Thirsty Thursday Bangkok keeps head above water
Guests who have confirmed their attendance at tonight's Travel Daily Thirsty Thursday in Bangkok can rest assured that the event is going ahead as planned. While floods have hit some parts…
Bangkok riverside hotel to reopen as Anantara
The former Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa, the urban resort located on the banks of the Thai capital's Chao Praya River, will reopen as an Anantara on 1 November 2011. Renamed the…
Flights suspended at Bangkok’s Don Mueang airport
Thailand's domestic carrier Nok Air suspends operations at Don Muang airport, Bangkok, due to flood threat
Bangkok's second airport, Don Muang, ceased operations today as flood waters…
Bangkok flood fears ease, as Germany helps repair flood-hit Ayutthaya
Flood alerts in Thailand's capital Bangkok have beenreduced this morning although authorities warned its destruction is not overyet.
More than 300 people have died in the floods and…
Conrad Bangkok adds BMW limousines
Conrad Bangkok has taken delivery of a fleet of the new BMW 7 series limousines. The new cars, which come equipped with massage seats, built-in TV screens, automatic doors, iPads and in-car…
St Regis Bangkok offers chauffeured Bentley
The St Regis Bangkok is now offering guests use of a chauffeured Bentley limousine. The Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be available for airport transfers, with guests also offered…
Bangkok Airways expands in India
Bangkok Airways has launched flights to its second destination in India; Bengaluru. The Thai carrier will operate five direct flights weekly to the southern Indian city using an Airbus…
New Korean LCC to launch Bangkok flights
A new South Korean low-cost carrier, t'way air will launch flights between Seoul's Incheon airport and Bangkok this week. From 15 October, the new airline will serve the Thai capital daily…
Bangkok Airways starts Bengaluru service
Bangkok Airways has commenced direct flights to Thai capital from Bengaluru. The airline will operate five flights a week and will add two more flights by December. Bengaluru is the…
Bangkok Airways and SilkAir announce codeshare deal
Bangkok Airways and SilkAir have announced a new codeshare arrangement on the Singapore-Koh Samui route. This will help promote fights to Samui through better connectivity as SilkAir…
IndiGo connects Mumbai to Bangkok, Dubai
IndiGo yesterday launched two new international routes by connecting Mumbai to Bangkok and Mumbai to Dubai. The Bangkok service is IndiGo's second destination in Southeast Asia after…
IndiGo launches Bangkok flights
Indian low-cost carrier, IndiGo yesterday launched direct flights between Bangkok and Mumbai. The Thai capital becomes IndiGo's second destination in Southeast Asia following Singapore,…
New Eastin Bangkok open for online bookings
Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok, which is due to open its door in December 2011, is now open for online bookings. Introductory rates for the 390-room luxury hotel are now available via…
Accor expands MGallery in Bangkok
Accor has opened its latest MGallery collection hotel in Bangkok, the Hotel Muse Bangkok Langsuan. The boutique property, which has been designed to reflect Thailand's King Rama V era…
Singapore and Bangkok emerge as regional hubs
Air passenger traffic between Southeast Asia and Europe is concentrated in Bangkok and Singapore, while Star Alliance carriers dominate operations on these routes.
The Centre for Asia…
Travel Daily Face-to-Face: Michal Zitek, General Manager, Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel Bangkok
Michal Zitek, General Manager, Imperial Queen's Park Hotel Bangkok
1) What are the key selling features of your hotel?
Imperial Queen's Park is proud to represent impeccable Thai…
Golden Tulip expands in Bangkok
Golden Tulip has announced the opening of its second hotel in Bangkok; the Golden Tulip Mandison Suites. Located on Sukhumvit Soi 20, the new property features 105 accommodation units,…
Emirates to fly Bangkok to South America
Emirates B777-300ER
Emirates will launch flights from Bangkok to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Buenos Aires, Argentina, early in the new year. The airline will commence daily services…
Eastin Bangkok prepares for December launch
Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn will open its doors in Bangkok in December 2011. The new 32-storey property, which will be connected to the city's skytrain network at Surasak station, close to…
Conrad Bangkok launches new club scheme
All Seasons Property marked the eighth anniversary of the Conrad Bangkok with the launch of a new privilege scheme, Celeb8 ASP Club. The scheme extends various privileges to Conrad hotel…
Bangkok Airways’ operating results on target
Bangkok Airways revenues for the first-half of 2011 hit approximately THB5.2 billion, marking an improvement on 2010. The boutique carrier aims to generate at least THB10.6 billion baht in…
FHRAI convention in Bangkok
The 46th annual convention of the FHRAI, the apex hotel body, will be held in Bangkok 1rom 11 to 13 October.The federation zeroed in on the Thai capital after several others places were…
Bangkok Airways boosts Yangon baggage
Bangkok Airways is offering its passengers extra baggage allowance on the Bangkok-Yangon route this summer. From 25 July to 31 October 2011, the airline will allow passengers to carry 30kg…
SriLankan sets regional base in Bangkok
Bangkok is at the centre of SriLanka Airlines' five-year development plan that focuses on the Asian market.
The national carrier plans to use Suvarnabhumi Airport as satellite hub for…
Novotel Bangkok introduces ‘Flexi Meals’
The Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok has introduced a new dining concept called 'Flexi Meal'. The new scheme is an extension of another check-in scheme called '24 Hours Flexi', which…
Centara to open third hotel in Bangkok
Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced its third hotel in Bangkok; Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel & Spa. The four-star property, which will be located in the Rachaprarop area of…
Centara to open third hotel in Bangkok
Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to open its third hotel in Bangkok; Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel & Spa. The four-star property, which will be located in the…
Sofitel Bangkok set to be a ‘technological showcase’
Scheduled to open in early 2012, the Sofitel So Bangkok in Thailand will become the first hotel in Asia to offer a fully connected lifestyle for its guests, featuring a complete range of…
Coming soon, a flight from Kovai to Bangkok
Malaysia-based airline Air Asia is planning to make Bangkok a hub for south Indian tourists who want to explore south East Asia, Times of India reported.Currently it flies only to Kuala…
Sofitel So Bangkok gets connected with Apple
Sofitel So Bangkok, scheduled to open by early 2012, will be Asia's first hotel to offer a complete Apple-based digital solution for guests. All of the hotel's 238 rooms will be equipped…
Banyan Tree remains upbeat about Bangkok
One year on from a very black day in the history of Bangkok, Banyan Tree has offered a positive outlook for the city's hotel industry. As 'red shirt' protesters gathered on the streets on…
Singapore and Bangkok top Gujarat backpacker list
Many Gujaratis have chosen Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Dubai as summer destinations this year, according to the Gujarat Association of Tour Operator.Its Secretary Rohit Thakkar told…
Ramada Encore to launch in Bangkok
Wyndham Hotel Group has announced that it will open and manage its first Ramada Encore hotel in the region - in Bangkok - on 20 May 2011. Owned by Nai Chan Estate Company Limited, the…
Etihad CEO visits Bangkok and Singapore
The Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, James Hogan this week visited Bangkok and Singapore for meetings with business leaders, trade partners, and government representatives.
At…
Siam Hotel to debut in Bangkok
The Siam Hotel will launch in Bangkok later this year. Managed by Siam Hotels & Resorts, the 39-key retreat is an all-suite property with rooms ranging from 77-163 square metres,…
Garuda goes double daily to Bangkok
Garuda Indonesia will increase flights on its Bangkok-Jakarta route to a double daily service starting 17 June 2011. The additional flight will operate using the national carrier's new…
Courtyard Bangkok offer free internet
The Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok has started offering free high speed internet access to its guests. The scheme, launched this month, coincides with the hotel increasing its bandwidth from…
Carlson opens new Park Plaza hotel in Bangkok
Carlson has announced the expansion of its Thailand portfolio with the opening of the 125-room Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 18 hotel. The contemporary hotel is located in the city's central…
Sukhothai Bangkok launches new mobile website
The Sukhothai Bangkok has launched its new mobile website. Guests using an iPhone, BlackBerry or Android are able to visit the hotel website by going to sukhothai.com where they will be…
Silver Spirit to arrive in Bangkok
Silversea's new flagship cruise liner, Silver Spirit, is set to visit Bangkok for the first time tomorrow, as part of its inaugural 119-day World Cruise.
Sailing from Ho Chi Minh City,…
Pullman Bangkok offers enhanced free Wi-Fi
Pullman Bangkok King Power is now offering a new, advanced Wi-Fi network, which is available free for guests. The new network - Ruckus ZoneFlex 802.11n - is capable of up to 300Mbps…
No Vacancy conference comes to Bangkok
No Vacancy, one of Asia Pacific's leading accommodation industry conferences, is heading to Thailand with its first Southeast Asian event in Bangkok on 7 June, the day before the start of…
Rembrandt Bangkok goes mobile
The Rembrandt Hotel & Towers Bangkok has launched a new mobile website. Guests using any mobile device to visit the Rembrandt's website and will be automatically redirected to the new…
Royal Orchid Sheraton Bangkok unveils major refurb
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has announced the culmination of a US$35 million renovation of the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Bangkok's largest Starwood hotel. The riverside…
ONYX to launch Oriental Residence Bangkok
ONYX Hospitality Group will launch a new luxury Thai property on 14 October 2011. Set in a 31-storey building on Wireless Road, the Oriental Residence Bangkok will offer 145 serviced…
Anantara to take over Bangkok Marriott Resort
Minor Hotel Group has announced that in November 2011 it will reflag one of its owned Bangkok properties, the Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa. The riverside resort is set to join Minor's…
Golden Tulip rises in Bangkok
Paris-based Louvre Hotels & Golden Tulip has launched a new property in Bangkok. The 24-storey former Radisson Hotel near Rama 9 road, has now been rebranded as the Golden Tulip…
Bangkok plans ‘super skywalk’
Authorities in Bangkok have unveiled plans to develop a series of elevated skywalks above the streets of the Thai capital. The Nation reported that the THB5.2 billion (US$496 million)…
St Regis Bangkok introduces signature cocktail
The St Regis Bangkok, Thailand's first St. Regis hotel, will introduce the 'Siam Mary' when it opens on 1 April 2011. The hotel's signature cocktail is an interpretation of the classic St…
Exotissimo launches Bangkok tours
Exotissimo Travel has launched a series of new Bangkok-based cultural tours. The Thai Heritage tour will offer guests the chance to explore the Chao Phraya River by long tail boat,…
Novotel Bangkok Fenix Ploenchit opens its doors
Accor has announced the opening of Novotel Bangkok Fenix Ploenchit. The hotel features 370 guest rooms and rises 29 storeys above the Thai capital's Ploenchit Road at Soi Ruamrudee.…
Bangkok Airways announces India expansion
Bangkok Airways has announced 2011 expansion strategy at an event in Bangkok. The airline's President, Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, Vice President of Corporate Communications,…
Bangkok Airways announces India expansion
Bangkok Airways has announced 2011 expansion strategy at an event in Bangkok. The airline's President, Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, Vice President of Corporate Communications,…
Hilton to add two new hotels in Bangkok
Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of two management agreements with TCC Hotel Group for two new hotels in Bangkok. The two properties will be the new-build Hilton Sukhumvit…
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok revamps lobby
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok has announced the completion of the refurbishment of the hotel's main lobby and reception area. New upholstery, carpeting and furniture has been chosen by…
Novelty clock causes bomb scare at Bangkok mall
A Bangkok shopping mall was evacuated after a ticking grenade was found in front of the building on Monday. The Nation reported that the grenade, which appeared to have had its pin…
Khiri Asia opens new Bangkok office
Khiri Asia has opened an office in downtown Bangkok to service rising demand from Asian visitors to Bangkok and Thailand, especially the Indian market.Khiri Asia is the specialist…
Okura unveils first Bangkok property
A partnership between TCC Hotels Group Company Limited, Hotel Okura Company Limited and Univentures Public Company Limited will create a new five-star hotel in the centre of Bangkok, it…
Qantas plane forced to land in Bangkok
A Qantas aircraft has been forced to land in Bangkok after suffering mechanical trouble, Channel NewsAsia reported authorities in Thailand as saying. The Sydney-bound Boeing 747,…
ASEAN ministers inspect Bangkok-Kunming highway
Ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have inspected the Kunming-Bangkok highway, ahead of their meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister, Yang Jiechi.…
Bangkok’s second airport to be closed
Bangkok's Don Meuang airport will be closed and all remaining domestic flights moved to Suvarnabhumi airport, Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) has said. The long-touted switch will mean…
THAI, Bangkok Airways codeshare on Maldives route
Thai Airways International (THAI) has announced that it now codeshares with Bangkok Airways on the latter airline's flights to the Maldives. THAI will place its TG code on Bangkok Airways'…
THAI, Bangkok Airways codeshare to the Maldives
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) has announced that it now operates code-share flights to the Maldives in cooperation with Bangkok Airways.THAI is pleased to offer…
Bangkok airport sees rise in holiday traffic
Visitor arrivals at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport totalled 1,196,502 in December 2010, a good growth of 5.81% over December 2009 and up 19.18% over the year…
Bangkok Airways to fly to Sub-Continent
Bangkok Airways will launch flights connecting two destinations in South Asia from March 2011. The Thai carrier will open flights linking Bangkok with Mumbai from 2 March next year, and…
Pan Pacific terminates contract for Bangkok hotel
Pan Pacific Hotels Group will not renew its management contract for the Pan Pacific Bangkok. The group has managed the hotel since 1995, but will cease operations at the property at the end…
SriLankan opens Bangkok-Shanghai route
SriLankan Airlines is opening a new route between Thailand and China, solidifying its position in the market. In addition to their current two destinations in China - Beijing and…
Bangkok Airways outlines plans to help Thai tourism
Bangkok Airways has reported that passenger numbers fell between 20 and 30% during the protests in the Thai city. However, Bangkok Airways President Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth said it…
Four Points Bangkok offers novel approach to recruitment
BANGKOK (June 2, 2010) - Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, Sukhumvit 15 powers ahead with its pre opening activities and announces it will kick off its recruitment event on 7th June with a…
More Bangkok hotels reopen
Four more hotels at the centre of the recent anti-government protests in Bangkok have reopened. The Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre (pictured), Four Seasons Hotel…
Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre reopen
Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, which was at the epicentre of the recent civil disturbances in Bangkok, have reopened for business.Although the hotel…
London-Bangkok flights still operating
Airlines confirmed today that flights from London to Bangkok are still in operation despite the protest situation in Thailand. As travellers are advised not to travel to the country,…
Major redevelopment planned for Bangkok golf resort
Bangkok , Thailand - April 26, 2010: Thana City Golf & Sports Club (owned by Tanayong PLC) announced the launching of a five year development plan, beginning…
Novotel expands in Bangkok
Accor Hotels is expanding its Novotel brand in Bangkok, with three new properties currently under development. Firstly, the 380-room Novotel Bangkok Fenix Ploenchit, will open…
Bloodshed casts black cloud over Bangkok
This week's Editor's Eye was going to be a light-hearted piece about last week's 'April Fool' stories that appeared in the world's travel press. Sadly however, the weekend's events in…
20 die to Bangkok clashes
Bangkok's long-running anti-government protests turned violent on Saturday night, when the army moved in the disperse demonstrators. Eighteen people are thought to have died,…
HotelCorp brings Hotel Solo brand to Bangkok
Hotel Solo, a new contemporary boutique hotel concept by HotelCorp, is set for its official debut in Bangkok this month. The 42-room, nine-storey hotel, which soft-opened…
AETAS bangkok launches new GDS-linked website
Bangkok's hospitality scene is about to be brightened with the Opening of The AETAS bangkok, the new high-end hotel located on Sukhumvit Road, Soi Ruamrudee. In the heart of the…
Oakwood launches new Bangkok property
BANGKOK - Award-winning architecture and design company The Beaumont Partnership has consolidated its strong relationship with global hospitality company Oakwood with the launch of the…
The Sukhothai Bangkok unveils renovated rooms
Celebrating its 18th birthday this year, The Sukhothai Bangkok has unveiled the first phase of renovations to 40 of the hotel's superior rooms, with all 100 rooms of this type to…
Bangkok hotels occupancy climbs in Q4 - CBRE
Luxury hotel occupancy in Bangkok averaged 57% in the fourth quarter of 2009, according to the latest MarketView report from CB Richard Ellis (CBRE). Occupancy levels for luxury and…
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok to open in June
BANGKOK, 17 March 2010 - Kempinski, Europe's oldest luxury hotel brand, will open the Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok in June.The luxury city resort with 303 rooms and…
PATA and TAT move to reassure Bangkok tourists
The Tourism Authority of Thailand, in association with the Pacific Asia Travel Association, issued the following statement today (16 March): Both organisations seek to reassure…
Radisson Bangkok Sathorn unveils The Crust
16 Mar 10 (TravMedia.com): Nestled outside 100
‘Bangkok Dangerous’ fails to live up to its billing
Bangkok was besieged this weekend as hundreds of thousands of angry protesters descended on the capital, closing roads, blocking access to key areas of the city and generally…
AETAS Hotel to open in Bangkok
Bangkok has long been a favorite destination among both business and leisure travelers because of its abundance of diverse attractions, conference facilities and the presence of…
Skal Bangkok launches new membership drive
Skal International Bangkok recently announced the "There is such a thing as a free lunch", Membership Recruitment campaign. The "There is such a thing as a free lunch" provides Skal…
Amadeus partners Bangkok Airways for new promo
Bangkok, Thailand (Asia Pacific), March 2, 2010 - Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism…
Radisson Bangkok Sathorn opens 100
Bangkok, Thailand, (26 February 2010): Bangkok is a city of colours and contrasts with your usual dining options often limited to the stylish business or the rugged down street…
Ramada signs deal for fourth Bangkok hotel
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Feb. 25, 2009) - Following an announcement last September about its first management agreements in Thailand, Wyndham Hotel Group, the world's…
VIE Hotel Bangkok offers Deep Sleep
Bangkok, February 11, 2010 - VIE Hotel Bangkok, one of Asia's trendiest hotels, introduces a new guest concept - "Deep Sleep" bringing together all the essential elements…
Renaissance comes to Bangkok
Towering over Bangkok's premiere shopping and business district, the 333-room Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel has opened under a management agreement with Maneeya Realty…
Face-to-Face: Marco Seiler, General Manager, Park Plaza Hotel Bangkok
1) The Park Plaza has a great Bangkok location, as a boutique-style sitting within a cluster of large, full service properties. Who do you see as your main target…
Bangkok Airways signs codeshare with EVA Air
Bangkok, Thailand / 4 February, 2010 - Bangkok Airways (PG) and EVA Air (BR) jointly signed a code-share agreement today (28 January, 2010) for services from…
Bangkok Airways signs codeshare with EVA Air
Bangkok, Thailand / 4 February, 2010 - Bangkok Airways (PG) and EVA Air (BR) jointly signed a code-share agreement today (28 January, 2010) for services from…
Eastin Hotel Bangkok launches new website
Eastin Hotel Makkasan Bangkok just launched its brand new customer-focused and interactive website this month. The new website was designed in the direction of what customers really want…
Jumeirah to manage luxury hotel in Bangkok
Bangkok and Dubai, 28 January 2010 (TravMedia.com) - Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has been appointed by Country…
Dolphin resort opens Bangkok rep office
One of Australia's top tourism destinations will establish a sales division in Bangkok following predictions that strong market growth is expected to continue well into the decade.…
IMPACT Bangkok offers reward programme
Bangkok, January 26, 2010 - IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd., which manages and operates IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani is spending…
Phachara Suites to open in Bangkok
Bangkok, 14th January 2010 - The soon-to-be-launched Phachara Suites on Bangkok's Sukhumvit road is set to provide a new level of service and accommodation where even the everyday…
Ascott opens eighth property in Bangkok
Singapore, 26 January 2010 - CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has opened its eighth property in Bangkok, Thailand. The 262-unit…
Bangkok Airways to launch Lampang services
Bangkok, 15 January 2010 -- Commencing 1 February 2010, Bangkok Airways will open the Bangkok - Lampang route with daily service via Sukhothai. Operated by 70-seater…
Bangkok Convention Centre gets Green Globe status
6th January 2010, Bangkok, THAILAND - Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld has achieved the prestigious Green Globe Benchmarked Silver status under the globally…
Radisson opens new Bangkok hotel
BANGKOK, THAILAND - December 29, 2009 - In celebration of its opening this month, Radisson Hotel Bangkok Sathorn has launched a 'Be the First to Check-In' promotion.…
Bangkok Marriott donates to royal project
Mr. Francis Zimmerman (Third row, forth from right) General Manager, Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa together with Mr. Lars Kerfin (Third row, fifth from right) Resident…
Jin Air launches Bangkok flights
Korean low-cost carrier, Jin Air, has launched its first international route between Incheon and Bangkok, the Korea Herald has reported. The sector will be operated using…
Madame Tussauds to open in Bangkok
Madame Tussauds, the waxwork museum brand, will arrive in Bangkok next year, according to a report in The Nation. Merlin Entertainments is reportedly planning to invest US$15…
North Korea weapons plane held in Bangkok
Thai authorities have seized plane carrying a huge cache of weapons from North Korea, the Bangkok Post has reported. The Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft was stopped at Don Mueang airport,…
IHG chief Cosslett visits Bangkok
Bangkok, 11 December 2009 - InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Chief Executive Andrew Cosslett was in Bangkok recently to view the group's latest properties in Thailand. As part…
Shangri-La Bangkok unveils new Grand Ballroom
08 Dec 09 (TravMedia.com): The return of the Grand Ballroom of Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok last 05 November after a major 5-month renovation heralds the completion of a major phase of the…
Face-to-Face: Samir Wildemann, General Manager, Radisson Hotel Bangkok Sathorn
1) Your new Radisson Hotel opening late in 2009 on Sathorn Road will be your third in Thailand. What is your rationale for this expansion of capacity at the present time?…
Asia Fitness Convention 2009 opens in Bangkok
Bangkok, 28 November 2009 - The Asia Fitness Convention 2009 got off to an appropriately early start with yesterday's 08.00 am opening ceremony presided over by Department of Health…
EVA Air adds new Monday Bangkok-Taipei service
From January 25, 2010, EVA Air, Taiwan's leading independent airline, will operate daily flights to Taipei via Bangkok with the introduction of a new Monday service.The…
SAS cuts Bangkok fares
BANGKOK, 8 November 2009 - Scandinavian Airlines has reduced ticket prices between Bangkok and Scandinavia. Economy class prices are now 20% lower than before. SAS has also taken…
Langham Hotels, Bangkok Airways in FFP tie-up
29 Oct 09 (TravMedia.com): Langham Hotels International has signed a new flyer bonus programme with Bangkok Airways. Effective for the booking from now until September 30, 2012,…
Bangkok Airways announces Air Berlin codeshare
Bangkok: Recently, Bangkok Airways and Air Berlin jointly announced the first codeshare agreement between the two airlines which is set to fly passengers nine weekly flights from…
New Marriott Exec Apartments in Bangkok
Maryland, USA, October 26, 2009 -Demand for long-term stay apartments for business travelers has grown tremendously within the past few years in Asia and the weakened global economy has…
Bangkok cinemas selling tickets for Nok Air
SF Cinema City in Bangkok has announced the launch of a new ticketing service for low-cost Thai International subsidiary Nok Air, marking the first time cinema box offices have sold…
Bike show coming to Bangkok
Huge motorbike events are not new to Thailand with the Phuket and Chiang Mai Bike Shows drawing vast numbers of motorbike enthusiasts for years, as have smaller events in other cities…
ITE&CMA opens in Bangkok
PRESS STATEMENT BY DARREN NGMANAGING DIRECTOR, TTG ASIA MEDIA PTE LTDIT&CMA and CTW 2009 Official Press Conference6 October 2009, 1000 - 1100 hrsLotus Suite 12, Level…
Banyan Tree Bangkok hosts dinner for top chefs
Mr. Joseph Beck (Middle), Resident Manager of Banyan Tree Bangkok hosted a grateful dinner at Apsara dining cruise for Thailand's 16 top hotel Executive Chefs who have created special…
Bangkok Air to cease flying domestic routes in Cambodia
The Cambodian government will not renew its agreement with Bangkok Airways, under which the Thai-owned airline flies domestic routes, when it expires on October 25, a senior…
Dusit Thani Bangkok reaffirms F&B strength
Bangkok: With its eight award-winning restaurants, Dusit Thani Bangkok has by itself, built a reputation as a fine dining destination. This October, the hotel is out to…