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CEO CHALLENGE GOES LIVE ON CNN

Millions of CNN viewers across Asia Pacific will soon know that the travel and tourism industry is responding pro-actively to the threat of climate change through the PATA CEO Challenge.
A three-week campaign, due to launch on CNN's Asia network next Tuesday (February 4), features two 30-second commercials with the message: "In the fight against climate change, losing is not an option."
In the commercials, Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts Executive Chairman Mr KP Ho and PATA President and CEO Mr Peter de Jong urge travel industry leaders to join the PATA CEO Challenge in Bangkok on April 29-30 to "be part of the solution".
The campaign was produced with the support of PATA member ad agency TBWA-ISCMalaysia, which donated its creative services, and PATA Premier Partner CNN.The ads will air in morning and evening prime-time slots across 25 destinations in Asia Pacific including China (PRC), Hong Kong (SAR), Singapore, Korea (ROK), Thailand, Indonesia and Australia.
"The campaign serves two purposes: it targets travel industry leaders who we want to join the Challenge, and it delivers an important message to the wider CNN audience that travel and tourism not only recognises the dangers of climate change but is working hard to counter the impacts," said Mr de Jong. "I would like to thank TBWA-ISCMalaysia and CNN for helping to get the campaign to air."

Ko Hong, Than Bokkhorani National Park

The Tourism Training Network Division, Product Promotion Department, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), cooperated with Than Bokkhorani National Park, Ao Luek District, Krabi Province, in the survey of the Than Bokkhorani National Park on 16-17 December 2007. This aimed at collecting data on tourism marketing, its potential and difficulties. After that, the data were analysed in order to obtain guidelines for the promotion of tourism product quality and marketing in the area as an ecotourism destination for foreign tourists. As a result of the survey, TAT will work together with relevant stakeholders to initiate a model of quality tour programmes focusing on expanding value-added tourism products and services of Krabi Province. This will contribute to the creation of the tourism marketing position and brand for the province to be a quality destination.Then, the quality tourism products and services will be proposed to proper and quality tourism markets. At present, Than Bokkhorani National Park occupies a variety of attractions including natural trails, waterfalls, mangrove forests, Tham Lot, Tham Phi Hua To (a cave with prehistoric paintings) and Mu Ko Hong (limestone islands with crystal clear water, fine beaches and coral reefs). The islands are suitable for snorkelling and sea-canoeing and open only for one-day trippers. Visitors can get more information at the Visitor Centre of Than Bokkhorani National Park at telephone number 0-7568-1071, 0-7568-2058 or www.dnp.go.th

LEADING GOLF TOUR OPERATOR, GOLFASIAN, ANNOUNCES NEW THAILAND GOLF LIFESTYLE EXPERIENCE™ TOURS

Golfasian, one of Thailand’s leading golf travel operators, announced their new luxury Golf Lifestyle Experience™ tours. The “Thailand Golf Expedition” combines the best Thailand championship golf courses in the major golf destinations with adventure activities such as elephant riding, rafting, hill tribe village visits, island hopping, and live tiger feedings. The new golf tours are the first two of new luxury Golf Lifestyle ExperienceTM trips, adding to the portfolio of exclusive golf travel services offered by Golfasian.
Bangkok, Thailand February 4, 2008 — Golfasian , a leading Thailand golf tour operator, today announced the first of their new luxury Golf Lifestyle ExperienceTM tours. The new golf tours are aimed at the high end golf lifestyle travel market — the fastest growing segment of the golf travel industry, and allow participants to have a total golf destination experience. Through these two tours, golfers will get to play the premier courses in each destination, many of which are normally reserved for members only. Moreover, each participant will get to see attractions and take part in activities with local experts, revealing the best resorts, sights, and adventures in each destination.
“Golfasian’s extension into the outdoor lifestyle experience travel market is a natural evolution for our luxurious golf holiday packages,” said Golfasian’s Managing Director Mark Siegel. “These exciting trips are much more than a golf vacation. They are a total exploration of golf, history and culture that opens up Thailand for what it really is — dynamic, cosmopolitan, cultured, affordable, and a safe country. The golf is world class, the accommodations old world colonial luxurious, and the sights are exotic beyond description, and that’s only part of the allure. From the modern capital city of Bangkok to the thousand year old culture of ancient Siam, from the sunny beaches of Phuket to the mountains of Chiang Mai, the Thailand Golf Expedition delivers the ultimate in a total golfing lifestyle experience.”
The best of “ Thailand Golf Expedition” covers the four top golf destinations within Thailand – Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Kanchanaburi (River Kwai), and Hua Hin. Thailand’s best golf courses, including Thai Country Club (site of Tiger Woods’ PGA victory in 1997), are offered in the package. Top resorts in each destination showcase authentic Thai lifestyle, unique service, and colonial period influences. In keeping with the expedition theme, participants will experience soft adventure activities and explore historical and cultural sights. For example, seeing the traditional way of Thai life by long-tailed boat, elephant riding in northern Thailand, visiting the world renowned “Golden Triangle”, trekking to “Hellfire Pass” in the Thai-Burmese, jungle and up-close live tiger feedings are all included in the once-in-a-lifetime tour. Additional programs are available including Thai cooking classes, spa and massage treatments, and tours of an authentic floating market. The best of “Thailand Golf Expedition” culminates with a gala farewell party for all participants at a local seafood restaurant overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. An optional Phuket excursion is also available for those who want to experience golf on this idyllic tropical island.
Managing Director, Mark Siegel said, “This latest Thailand Golf Lifestyle ExperienceTM package is the most unique and service oriented product available anywhere. Feedback from the initial trips has been excellent with clients commenting favorably about their experiences. We are glad to bring this exotic golf destination to the discerning golf traveller.’
Golfasian continues to offer unrivaled golf industry service and luxury and is a premier provider of high quality golf holidays in Thailand. Their newly announced Golf Lifestyle ExperienceTM tours make packages available to the world’s golf travelers and golf travel agents.
About GolfasianGolfasian maintains its head office in Bangkok, Thailand and has served 6775 satisfied golfers since being established in 1997. The company has been recognized as one of the leading inbound golf tour operators in Thailand and specializes in luxurious golf vacation tours. Selecting the finest hotels and top championship courses ensures their clients have the best possible golf holiday experience. Golfasian maintains its head office in Bangkok, Thailand and has additional operations in all of the main golf tourist centres in Thailand.

Source: Golfasian release dated February 4, 2008

Suan-Silp Baan Din All About Arts # 1

Suan-Silp Baan Din All About Arts # 1

Suan-Silp Baan Din, located in the small village of Rachaburi, is an art centre nestled peacefully in a mango tree orchard. The residences are made out of clay molding created by the famous clay sculptor, Nai Dee. Suan-Silp Ban Din, meaning clay hut, is both a performance venue and an institute for performing arts based on Thai traditional dance, music, and folk arts. Suan-Silp Baan Din actively preserves and develops old Thai arts, dance, literature and music. It is supported by the Patravadi Theatre, Bangkok. Suan-Silp Baan Din is an ideal place to observe, study, and create art in a scenic and relaxing environment. It is also an ideal place for a weekend getaway. Suan-Silp Ban Din is run by Manop Meejamrat, a wellknown and highly respected dancer, choreograher and director who has worked with Patravadi Theatre for many years. He had studied with many masters of Thai Classical Dance, Modern Dance, Javanese, Balinese, Butoh, and Acrobatics.Manop has won various scholarships and awards including the Best Contemporary Performer in the Year 2005 from Thai Ministry of Culture. His work has been seen in many festivals in Europe and Asia. COURSES OFFERED: Thai Classical Dance, Mask Dance, Folk Dance, Modern Dance, Drama, Thai Music & Drums, Martial Arts, Physical Theatre, Body Movement.
HOMESTAY
Our Homestay Program is a unique opportunity to enjoy the peaceful artistic environment of Suan-Silp Baan Din in the mango orchard, engage in artistic workshops and classes, create art pieces, or just relax on the weekend and enjoy upcountry atmosphere.more information : http://www.patravaditheatre.com