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- US warns against travel to southern Thailand after Muslim insurgents&#…
- Thai troubles spark warning
- The Peninsula Bangkok celebrates 10 years of hospitality
US warns against travel to southern Thailand after Muslim insurgents&#…
Seattle Times – Mar 19, 2008
htmlBANGKK Thailand — The U. State Department urged Americans to postpone travel plans to restive southern Thailand following a weekend attack on a hotel that was popular with foreigners. The warning coincided with a grenade attack Tuesday at a mosque in southern Yala province which wounded two caretakers. The recent spate of violence appears to have shifted to public places where tourists might congregate the State Department said: “Although the extremist groups focus primarily on Thai government interests in the southern provinces some of the recent violence in the area has targeted public places including areas where tourists may congregate. n Saturday evening a powerful car bomb went off at the C.
Thai troubles spark warning
Edmonton Sun – Mar 19, 2008
State Department is urging Americans to postpone travel plans to restive southern Thailand following a weekend attack on a hotel that was popular with foreigners. 00 (plus GST) payable with credit card (include expiry date).
The Peninsula Bangkok celebrates 10 years of hospitality
e-Travel Blackboard – e-Travel Blackboard (press release) – Mar 19, 2008
Since then The Peninsula Bangkok has welcomed guests from all over the world and garnered an impressive array of international awards including “Best Hotel in the World” by Travel + Leisure (USA). To mark The Peninsula Bangkok’s first decade the hotel has launched a year of celebration offers including accommodation packages wining and dining – and other unique experiences allowing guests to explore the many charms of Bangkok in true Peninsula style. The 10th anniversary packages also focus on giving something back to the local community. 10TH ANNIVERSARY PACKAGE The special 10th Anniversary of Hospitality accommodation package is priced at Baht 15010 per room per night for a Grand Deluxe Room based on a minimum two night stay. The package includes daily breakfast at The River Cafe & Terrace; round-trip Mercedes-Benz airport transfers; a bottle of Peninsula Champagne and 1998 A Legend of Dining Experience for two in Mei Jiang Jesters or Thiptara restaurants. UNIQUE EXTRAS – PENINSULA STYLE Guests can also explore Bangkok’s intoxicating mix of historic treasures traditional Thai cuisine and luxurious lifestyle through the various special Peninsula experiences on offer in 2008… The journey will take guests to the breathtaking ancient Temple of Dawn to enjoy the sunset before returning to the hotel for an extensive international buffet dinner beside the Chao Phraya River at The River Cafe & Terrace. Priced at Baht 2400 per person for The Cocktail Cruise and Dinner or Baht 1000 per person for the Cocktail Cruise only. Peninsula Thai Cooking Classes allow guests to learn the art of Thai cuisine with Thiptara’s award-winning Chef Sumalee Boonek. Start by visiting the local fresh market and purchase the ingredients for a step-by-step demonstration and explanation of processes and techniques for the preparation of a wonderful Thai lunch. Priced at Baht 6000 per person including lunch. With the Peninsula’s Golf at The Thai Country Club guests can tee-off for a round of 18 holes at the best golf club in Bangkok where World Champion Tiger Woods won his first major competition the Honda Classic. Priced at Baht 9000 per person including round-trip transportation green fees and equipment rental.