Bomb shooting attack kill 2 wound 6 in Thailand’s restive south
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- Bomb shooting attack kill 2 wound 6 in Thailand’s restive south
- Thai blast signals possible new wave of violence
- Lawyer: Alleged Russian arms dealer detained in Thailand committed no…
- mni Hotels Announces Unique Global Hotel Alliance Associate Exchange
- Carlson Hotels Worldwide to Double Asia Pacific Portfolio Within…
- Amazing Thailand ‘Themes and Deals’ Mini Website Launched
- Samui predicted to be the most expensive resort destination in Thailan…
Bomb shooting attack kill 2 wound 6 in Thailand’s restive south
International Herald Tribune – Mar 17, 2008
They have also targeted Buddhist civilians and government workers in what is believed to be an attempt to drive them from the area. The latest violence came two days after a powerful bomb killed two people and wounded 14 others at a hotel frequented by government officials and journalists in Pattani province. The blast Saturday occurred in the parking lot of the C. Pattani Hotel the most upscale hotel in the insurgency-struck provinces of Pattani Yala and Narathiwat the only Muslim-dominated areas in Buddhist-majority Thailand. More than 2900 people have been killed in the insurgency since early 2004. Violence has surged this year after a lull in the second half of 2007.
Thai blast signals possible new wave of violence
abc.net.au – Mar 17, 2008
The car bomb explosion near the entrance of the Hotel Pattani killed one person and injured two more. The luxury hotel was seen as one of the safest properties in the southern provinces – and was regularly used by politicians military officers and the media. But as South East Asia correspondent Karen Percy reports that’s now likely to change. KAREN PERCY: The open air tea room at the CS Pattani hotel is a popular spot for visitors and locals.
Lawyer: Alleged Russian arms dealer detained in Thailand committed no…
International Herald Tribune – Mar 17, 2008
allegations that he tried to supply arms to Colombian rebels. Viktor Bout who has been called “The Merchant of Death” was arrested two weeks ago at a luxury hotel in Bangkok after a U. -led sting operation. He was charged with conspiracy for allegedly trying to smuggle missiles and rocket launchers to a rebel group in Colombia that is a U.
mni Hotels Announces Unique Global Hotel Alliance Associate Exchange
sys-con.com – Mar 17, 2008
Each hotel brand group serves the varying needs of the business and leisure travelers seeking to experience Dusit’s service excellence and unique Thai hospitality locally and internationally. Dusit International also operates its own signature Devarana Spa.
Carlson Hotels Worldwide to Double Asia Pacific Portfolio Within…
Hospitality Net – Mar 17, 2008
?It?s also an integral part of the group?s global development plan which includes strong growth in the Americas as well as Europe Middle East and Africa? India will see more than 30 new hotels by 2011. Carlson is currently the largest international hotel group in the country with 23 hotels and resorts in operations. Seven hotels are planned for Thailand under the management of the group including luxury Regent hotels in Bangkok and Phuket both scheduled for completion in 2010. Carlson will also launch The Regent Maldives in December this year. ?Regent is synonymous with superior quality and we are very excited about these new properties which without a doubt will be well received by the luxury business and leisure guest? added Rinck. ?We will continue to focus on growing the brand in other key gateway cities including Hong Kong Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo. ?Carlson will also enter the Philippines with two hotels under the Regent and Radisson brands in the country?s capital Manila which will be completed by the fourth quarter of 2009.
Amazing Thailand ‘Themes and Deals’ Mini Website Launched
e-Travel Blackboard – e-Travel Blackboard (press release) – Mar 17, 2008
The site contains a variety of hotel resort and travel options and provides over 300 exclusive travel deals for inbound travellers. So far the site 110000 unique visitors have visited the site browsing through over 2000 Thailand tourism products including hotels tours attractions and restaurants and a travel agent directory. The site also offers Web 2. 0 capabilities with user ratings and reviews of hotels and tours. It is hoped that the various comments from online reviewers will help visitors choose the right travel option and enable TAT to enhance its customer relationships. Visit the new Amazing Thailand mini site:.
Samui predicted to be the most expensive resort destination in Thailan…
e-Travel Blackboard – e-Travel Blackboard (press release) – Mar 17, 2008
The Mandarin riental Banyan Tree Intercontinental Conrad Sheraton and W Hotel of the Starwood Group are either considering the construction of luxury resorts in the area or are redeveloping existing ones. Amari is launching Sirimaya Resort but not X2 Resort. X2 Resort is another hotel group and not involved with Amari. This news is not provided by us. “International arrivals have been increasing gradually since the December 2004 tsunami hit the Andaman Coast” Seni Puwasetthawon President of the Tourism Association of Koh Samui said. He said that more than 10000 guestrooms would be added over the five years to the 14000 rooms available today. The association predicts average room rates will surpass those in Phuket currently the most expensive resort destination… He said that more than 10000 guestrooms would be added over the five years to the 14000 rooms available today. The association predicts average room rates will surpass those in Phuket currently the most expensive resort destination. The recent opening of a direct route from Bangkok to Koh Samui by Thai Airways International is another factor making the island boom by bringing in 300 tourists a day. The island is welcoming a million tourists a year now and expects 1. 5 million in a few years.
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