For more special promotions from Cape Nidhra Hotel, Hua Hin and other Kasemkij Hotels in the Cape, Kantary, and Kameo Collections visit the Kasemkij Hotels’ Booth No. P180 – P181  at the 24th Discovery Thailand & Discovery World Fair 2012 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center between March 1 – 4, 2012

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Dr. Suwat Sidthilaw, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (middle) was presided over the 2nd edition of the award presentation ceremony to 40 Thailand’s best small and medium-sized boutique hotels at the “Thailand Boutique Awards 2011”. Welcomed by the organizers of the event, Mr. Rathian Srimongkol, President and  CEO, “KTC” or Krungthai Card Public Company Limited (middle right) Ms. Duangkamol Chotana, President, Krungthep Turakij Media Company Limited (middle left), MasterCard, the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion and Nok Air. The event took place at Aksara Theatre, King Power Complex, Rang Nam Road, recently. 

About Thailand Boutique Awards 2011:

The 40 award winners came out of 355 entries submitted by hotels operating between 3-79 rooms of “Thailand Boutique Awards 2011” and to give hoteliers more opportunities to participate, awards are also categorized by geographical properties comprising hotels in city as well as those situated in Mountain, River and Seaside areas. Classes of the hotels are divided into three groups: 1) Basic), 2) Deluxe and 3) Luxury. Judging criteria are based on Architecture & Design, Nature & Environment, and, Thematic Idea & Culture.

The winners and runners up for 2011 are as follows:

Basic Accommodation
1) Best Architecture & Design
(City)
Silver Award — Lub D Bangkok Silom (Bangkok), Focal Local Bed and Breakfast (Bangkok) and Le Blocs (Sa Kaew)
Gold Award — Baan Pra Nond Bed & Breakfast (Bangkok) and The Bhuthorn (Bangkok)
(River)
Gold Award — I U DIA (Ayutthaya)

2) Best Nature & Environment
(Mountain)
Silver Award – Lisu Lodge (Chiang Mai) and Lanjia Lodge (Chiang Rai) 

3) Best Thematic Idea & Culture
(City)
Silver Award – Piman Plearnwan (Prachuapkhirikhan)
Gold Award – Shanghai Mansion (Bangkok) and The Bhuthorn (Bangkok)
(Mountain)
Gold Award — Lisu Lodge (Chiang Mai) and Lanjia Lodge (Chiang Rai)
 (River)
Silver Award – R-Lampang (Lampang)
Gold Award – I U DIA (Ayutthaya)

Deluxe Accommodation
1) Best Architecture & Design
(City)
Silver Award – Inpawa (Khon Kaen), Tharaburi (Sukhothai) and Luxx XL (Bangkok)
(Seaside)
Silver Award – The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort (Krabi) and The Dewa Koh Chang (Trad)

2) Best Nature & Environment
(City)
Silver Award – Yaan Come Village (Chiang Mai)
(Mountain)
Silver Award – Hintok River and Lake Camp @ Hellfire Pass (Kanchanaburi) and The Spa Koh Chang Resort (Trad)
Gold Award – Rai Saeng Arun (Chiang Rai)

(River)
Gold Award – Aana Resort and Spa (Trad)
(Seaside)
Silver Award – Ao Prao Resort (Samed, Rayong)
Gold Award — The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort (Krabi)

3) Best Thematic Idea & Culture
(City)
Silver Award – Tamarind Village (Chiang Mai) and Baan Tharaburi Resort (Sukhothai)
(Mountain)
Gold Award – Rai Saeng Arun (Chiang Rai) and Hintok River and Lake Camp @ Hellfire Pass (Kanchanaburi)
(River)
Silver Award – River and Lake Kwai Jungle Raft (Kanchanaburi)

Luxury Accommodation
1) Best Architecture & Design
(City)
Silver Award – Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa (Chiang Mai)
(Mountain)
Silver Award – Villa Zolitude Resort & Spa (Phuket) and Muthi Maya Forest Pool Villa (Nakhon Ratchasima) 
Gold Award – Veranda Chiang Mai: The High Resort (Chiang Mai) and Sala Khaoyai Resort (Nakhon Ratchasima)
(River)
Gold Award – Praya Palazzo (Bangkok)
(Seaside)
Silver Award – V Villa Hua Hin (Prachuapkhirikhan) and The Library (Samui, Surathani)
Gold Award – Paresa Resort (Phuket), Sri Panwa (Phuket) and The Scent Hotel (Samui, Surathani)

2) Best Nature & Environment
(City)
Silver Award – Siripanna Villa Resort and Spa (Chiang Mai)
Gold Award – Supanniga Home (Khon Kaen) and Pattara Resort & Spa (Pisanuloke)
(Mountain) 
Silver Award – Veranda Chiang Mai: The High Resort (Chiang Mai)

(River)
Silver Award – NDOL Villas (Saraburi)
(Seaside)
Silver Award – Kamalaya (Samui, Surathani) and Le Vimarn Cottages & Spa (Samed, Rayong)
Gold Award – Paradee (Samed, Rayong) and Zeavola Resort (Krabi)

3) Best Thematic Idea & Culture
(City)
Gold Award — Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa (Chiang Mai)
(River)
Gold Award – Chakrabongse Villas (Bangkok) and Praya Palazzo (Bangkok)
(Seaside)
Silver Award: The Barai Villa (Phuket) and The Kala (Samui, Surathani)
Gold Award — Villa Maroc Resort (Prachuapkhirikhan) and Kamalaya (Samui, Surathani)

There are three Outstanding Award categories this year:
• Best Architecture & Design– Paresa Resort (Phuket)
• Best Nature & Environment– Rai Saeng Arun (Chiang Rai)
• Best Thematic Idea & Culture– Lanjia Lodge (Chiang Rai)

The Popular Vote winner is Villa Maroc Resort (Prachuapkhirikhan).

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Promotion period February 13 – 19, 2012
• 20% discount from best available room rates
• Inclusive breakfast for 2 by the Chao Phraya River
• Honeymoon room set up featuring King-sized bed
• 15% discount on food & drink at all venues, including Valentine’s dinners on February 14, 2012
Term & Conditions:
• Rate is subject to 10% service charge and applicable government tax.
• Subject to room availability.
• Bookings are made on a prepaid basis. Card is charged at time of booking.
• Offer available to guests who pre-book rooms during the promotion period.
• Cancellations are non-refundable, and bookings are non-changeable. 

To begin an authentic riverside romance in the company of one of Bangkok’s best-loved hotels, please visit www.sheraton.com/bangkok, or call +66 (0) 2 2660123 for reservations
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About Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
Sheraton helps guests make connections at more than 400 hotels in 70 countries around the world and recently completed a $6 billion global revitalization and is now in the midst of a $5 billion global expansion over the next three years. Sheraton is owned by and is the largest and most global brand of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1025 properties in 100 countries and territories with 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft®, and Element SM.  Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.

Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers

About Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
Sheraton helps guests make connections at more than 400 hotels in 70 countries around the world and recently completed a $6 billion global revitalization and is now in the midst of a $5 billion global expansion over the next three years. Sheraton is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1025 properties in 100 countries and territories with 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft®, and Element SM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts.

 
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Enjoy 20% discount on best available rates Romantic Valentine’s Riverside at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers.

A six-course menu, priced at only Baht 4,400++ per couple, consists of some creative highlights such as Ginger Crème Brulle with Foie Gras, Black Chicken Spring Roll, Scallop Hor Mok, Bisque Tom Yam Lobster, Snow Fish Makham and Phad Prik Vension.

Reserve a table now, and let the magical powers of Thai herbs enchant you and your beloved on St. Valentine’s Day, and get a chance to win an accommodation package at The Puka Boutique Resort in Chiang Mai for a memorable holiday.

For more information and reservations, please contact Khun Pattama at the Blue Elephant Cooking School & Restaurant Bangkok at Tel: 0-2673-9353 – 8 or e-mail: cooking.school@blueelephant.com.

About Blue Elephant Group

The Blue Elephant, which was founded in 1980 by Nooror Somany Steppe and her husband Karl Steppe with support from Thai partners, is highly regarded by Thai and international food connoisseurs.  Since then, Chef Nooror, through the Blue Elephant group, has played a significant role in popularizing Thai food and culture around the world.   The Group now has 11 restaurants located in the world’s major cities.  Apart from Bangkok and Phuket, where the restaurant also has cooking schools, the Blue Elephant can be found in London, Paris, Brussels, Copenhagen, Lyon, Dubai, Beirut, Malta, and Jakarta. The Group also produces and exports Thai sauces, curry pastes and powder to over 20 countries around the world.     Chef Nooror’s passion for Thai cooking was inspired by her Thai mother, who taught her the culinary art along with her secret recipes at an early age, enabling her to uniquely combine Thai and local ingredients in the countries where the Blue Elephant restaurants are located.  Apart from her mother, Chef Nooror’s culinary skills were also enhanced through her food guru, Ajarn Sisamon Kongphan.

Raw ingredients and fresh produce from the Royal Project are used whenever possible in all Blue Elephant dishes. 
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Privileges KTC has prepared for travel-bound members at the show are as follows:
 1) Win prizes with collective value of over 2 Million Baht when spending via a KTC credit card. Members will be entitled to, for example, 200 Baht Starbucks voucher when spending 5,000 Baht; 890 Baht Picnic gas stove when spending 50,000 Baht; and, 5,490 Baht 27” hard case trolley when spending 150,000 Baht.
 2) Interest-free KTC Flexi installment option for up to three months when spending 10,000 Baht or more per one sale slip via a KTC credit card at over 100 establishments
 3) Boutique hotel accommodation at great prices. The Thailand Boutique Award Showcase at Atrium Hall offers up to 50% discount on participating boutique hotels. For 5,000 Baht spent via a KTC card at the booths of Nok Air, Sixt car rent and participating boutique hotels, members will stand the chance of winning over 1 Million Baht prizes including “the 3-day, 2-night fly and drive package”.
 4) Comprehensive travel promotions from top partners at the booth of KTC World – KTC credit card members’ travel service center such as over 200 domestic and overseas travel packages at special price. Flight tickets to over domestic and overseas 100 destinations with over 20 airlines at special price. Apply for the Amari Prestige Card for only 4,999 Baht and get a 3-day, 2-night stay at Amari hotel worth over 10,000 Baht. Single price voucher of 2,099 Baht for hotels such as Springfield Village Golf & Spa Cha-am and TSIX5 Hotel in Pattaya. The option of using 555 KTC Forever Rewards points to purchase value vouchers at hotels such as Veranda Hua Hin and Chiang Mai.
 5) KTC World Travel Planner service will be on hand to help design tailor-made routes that fit with your preferences. KTC card members will be spared the credit card usage fee and be entitled to the interest-free, 3-month KTC Flexi installment option.
 6) Travel products from “U Shop V Deliver” at special prices and the possibility of using KTC Forever Rewards points in place of cash.

“What’s more is that visitors to the show will get to experience Asia’s first and the world’s second Toy Story land from Hong Kong Disneyland and take part in enjoyable activities with prizes worth a total of over 100,000 Baht. The two KTC credit card members with highest amount of spending at the show per day will be entitled to a 3-day, 2-night free drive of ‘Oh Summer’ Mini Cooper car as well. And for every 1,000 Baht spent via a KTC credit card, members will earn two extra eligibilities to win a car worth over 4 Million Baht.”
 
“The event runs from Thursday 23rd to Sunday 26th, February 2012 during 10:00 A.M. and 09:00 P.M. at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center on Ratchadapisake Road. For more information, please call KTC Phone at 02-655-5530 and KTC World Travel Service Center 02-631-3444 press 2 or visit www.ktcworld.co.th”.

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2011 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

This prestigious certificate is awarded to member properties of TripAdvisor who consistently receive excellence ratings from travellers around the world. To qualify, the property must maintain an average rating of 4 or higher out of the possible 5, as reviewed by travellers on TripAdvisor. Additional criteria include the volume of reviews and how recent the reviews submitted are  Kasemkij Hotels is honoured to have received this TripAdvisor mark of recognition for its aforementioned hotels and is proud that these hotels’ facilities, services and gracious warm Thai hospitality have satisfied its guests.

In addition to these seven TripAdvisor recognized Kasemkij Hotels, Cape Nidhra Hotel, Hua Hin and Kantary Beach Hotel, Khao Lak both made it onto TripAdvisor’s Top Ten list for each destination, which is ranked according to the volume of guest reviews a property receives. For more information, please visit www.kasemkij.com

2011 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

About TripAdvisor:
TripAdvisor is the world’s largest travel community site, enabling travellers to plan their holiday by offering trusted advice from other travellers who have experienced the properties and services first-hand.
On an average, TripAdvisor accommodates more than 50 million unique monthly visitors across 18 popular TripAdvisor-branded travel sites – making up the largest travel community in the world, with 20 million members and over 45 million reviews and opinions. The sites operate in 29 countries worldwide
 
About the seven Kasemkij Hotels awarded the “2011 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence”:

• Cape Panwa Hotel, Phuket: Tucked away in a beautiful and tranquil corner of southeast Phuket, the Cape Panwa Hotel is renowned for its excellent service, stylish facilities and exclusive beach.  Blending superbly with the natural beauty of the area, the hotel offers a selection of tastefully decorated, sea facing suites and pool villas.
• Cape House, Bangkok: Cape House, with its excellent facilities, all-suite accommodation and top rated service, is located right in the heart of Bangkok. The best downtown hotel there is.
• Kantary Bay Hotel, Phuket: Kantary Bay Hotel – old world seaside charm with a Mediterranean flavour featuring Thai hospitality. This east coast Phuket hotel breathes warmth and character.
• Kantary Hills Hotel, Chiang Mai; In the heart of Chiang Mai’s trendy Nimmanhaemin Road district, the charming Kantary Hills Hotel is the best choice for five-star accommodation that this northern Thai city offers.
• Kantary Bay Hotel, Rayong:  Seaside, classically designed accommodation with excellent facilities, relaxed location and a great reputation for reliability, Kantary Bay Rayong has what it takes to please the discerning traveler.
• Kantary Hotel, Ayutthaya: Simply the best in short and long-stay accommodation in Ayutthaya with world-class facilities and service combined with a superb location and professional staff. Surprisingly affordable, Kantary Hotel and Serviced Apartments, Ayutthaya delivers.
• Kantary House Hotel, Bangkok: A mere 15-minute drive to Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Kantary House epitomizes the best in accommodation, elegance and Thai-style service. Fantastic location, superior accommodation.

The enchanting and delicious parade of celebrations, started with “A Royal Christmas” gala dinner poolside at the Royal Wing Suites & Spa on Christmas Eve.  The composition of a superb Christmas menu coupled with entertainment by Christmas Carollers was the perfect way to begin the holidays at Royal Cliff.  The splendour of this regal festivity fulfilled the promise of an unforgettable evening for all. 

Christmas Day saw a magnificent traditional lunch buffet at the Royal Cliff Beach Hotel, where the sumptuous feast and fabulous live entertainment by the Resident band left all filled with holiday cheer.  Christmas Day would not have been complete without a surprise visit by none other than Santa Claus to spread laughter and joy! 

Royal Cliff’s holiday season, two week long theme dinners, boast an impressive variety of 5-star cuisines from around the world!  From indulging in “Indian Delight” at Maharani-Queen of Indian Flavours to “Italian Fiesta” at Rossini The Godfather’s Favourite or even an “Oriental Feast” at Larn Thong- Authentic Thai Traditions, to liven up the pallet, Royal Cliff’s fabulous festive week celebrations is sure to leave you ready for more! 

These daily dining delights will lead up to Royal Cliff’s New Year’s Eve “Dazzle in Gold and Red” Enter the Royal Dragon at the Beach Hotel and the Royal Wing Suites & Spa.  A luxurious and exciting farewell to 2011 and countdown to 2012!  Featuring a host of Thai and International performances that is sure to thrill and mesmerise and great lucky draw prizes to kick-start a fun new year. 

On January 6th 2012, the Royal Cliff is planning a unique and stunning Russian Christmas celebration themed “Cruise around the Orient” poolside at the Beach Hotel.  This nautical celebration will feature a magnificent variety of Oriental dishes, extraordinary live entertainment and an exciting Children’s Corner for the little ones to enjoy! 

Experience the holidays and joys of the season at the Royal Cliff Hotels Group and celebrate in style and luxury!  For more information please contact Guest Relations at (038) 250 421 or email gro-main@royalcliff.com.  

Situated on a private parkland estate overlooking the stunning Gulf of Thailand, the Royal Cliff Hotels Group offers the perfect beachfront setting with traditional and modern Thai style furnishings, extraordinary service and the ambience of absolute luxury. The 64 acre property is home to four award winning 5-star hotels offering a sensory experience defined profoundly by its style, culture and elegance – all presented with the distinctive spirit of the State of Exclusivity and Fascination.

For more information, please visit www.royalcliff.com

Mrs. Pranaya Nithananon, Vice President – Credit Card Business, “KTC” or Krungthai Card Public Company Limited, EDT Guide web site and Tourism Authority of Thailand have jointly produced a book titled “3-30-300 Eat, Drink and Travel on 30 Roads of Thailand”. Priced at 299 Baht, this book suggests 300 most popular eatery, entertainment and attraction venues on 30 routes of Thailand to correspond with the lifestyle of KTC members and general readers. It is available at most leading bookstores.

Special offer: KTC credit card members interested in the book and the restaurant and hotel discount coupons worth over 6,000 Baht at the back of it can use 3,000 KTC Forever Rewards points or 3,000 Baht worth of sales slips (minimum of 1,000 Baht each) plus 900 KTC Forever Rewards points to claim the book at six branches of KTC Touch: UBC 2 Building on Sukhumvit 33, Maboonkrong, Central Pinklao, The Mall Bangkapi, Paradise Park and Central Rattanatibate. Offer is limited to five copies per member throughout the campaign and valid until February 29th, 2012. A total of 3,000 copies are made available for the claim by members.

For more information, please call KTC Phone at 0-2665-5000 or visit www.ktc.co.th.

Party on at the next G Session on Saturday 7th January 2012 from 7pm till 1am with “Disco” fun dancing.
G Sessions, the famous monthly beach parties of Pullman Pattaya Aisawan that happen every first Saturday of the month are the only real euro style beach parties and January 2012 to going to be Disco 70s-80s dance style. Party with DJ Monsieur Markus and DJ Glad together with the colorful sexy Disco girl dancers. Extreme Colorful of 70s-80s dress to impress please!

Free entrance and a special offer for our party fans! Book a one night stay in deluxe room including VIP ticket that comes with Free Flow of selected premium drinks and access to VIP zone for only ฿5,500 per couples or without room just ฿1,600 per person for Free Flow drinks at our VIP zone and also if you bring along “Disco G Session” flyer, you will get 1 bottle of Champagne for a group of 6 ladies (between 09.00 pm – 10.00 pm).

For more information or reservation, please contact 038-411940-8 or email promotions@pullmanpattayaaisaan.com

Join a magnificent New Year celebration and countdown to “Dragon Year 2012” at the Terrace@72 Restaurant & Bar from 06.30 pm. – 2.00 am. Enjoy sumptuous international gala buffet dinner, live Jazz band, dance under the stars with DJ and spectacular fireworks display at only THB 3,900++ for Adults and THB 1,950++ for Children (5-12 years old).

Special for “Dragons” who were born in 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, 1940 and 1928 buy 2 adults tickets for your friends, get your ticket free.

After 10.30 pm. join countdown tapas with a glass of Prosecco at only THB 1,000++

For more information or reservation, please call 02 – 688 – 1000 ext. 231.
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