Mr Sansern Ngaorungsi, Deputy Governor for International Marketing (Asia and South Pacific), the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) together with Ms Eileen Wee, vice president and country manager, Thailand, MasterCard Worldwide today announced the launch of the “Bangkok Welcomes You” campaign in Singapore to encourage more visitors to visit Thailand.
Mr Sansern Ngaorungsi, Deputy Governor for International Marketing (Asia and South Pacific), the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) together with Ms Eileen Wee, vice president and country manager, Thailand, MasterCard Worldwide
The campaign will run for close to four months, from 18 August 2010 to 30 November 2010, offering up to 100,000 packages to travellers. Cardholders will be eligible for various hotel and merchant privileges. Tourists who are eligible for the benefits of this campaign include overseas MasterCard cardholders from various markets in the Asia/Pacific region and expat MasterCard cardholders living in Thailand as well as local MasterCard cardholders. Travellers may choose from six pricing starting at 999, 1,599, 1,999, 2,499, 2,999, and 3,999 (all prices in baht) per night for two persons.
Bangkok Welcome You Media Brief (Singapore)
Follow these easy steps to enjoy the many “Bangkok Welcomes You” special privileges:
Mr Sansern Ngaorungsi, Deputy Governor for International Marketing (Asia and South Pacific), the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), His Excellency Ambassador Nopadol Gunavibool, Ambassador of Thailand to Singapore and Ms. Porntip Makornpan , Director of TAT (Singapore Office)
Bookings have to be made via www.bangkokwelcomeyou.com and cardholders will have to use their MasterCard cards to make payment.
Bangkok is waiting to welcome you. Make your booking now!!!
Posted by Camille Lemmens on Aug 25, 2010 in Thailand
Four Seasons Resort, Bang Po
Not too long ago, a little bit over a year now, the Four Seasons Resort in Bang Po opened it's very luxurious doors. With it's location just after the hill between bang Po and Nathon, the views are gorgeous from the hotel and with 60 spacious villas to choose from, you will enjoy your stay for sure!
Definitely an away-from-it-all hillside resort and it’s idyllic and secluded location offers you the luxury of exploring the beaches, reefs, and rain forest in peace.
The resort has 3 restaurants to boost but both in Nathon and Bang Po there are plenty of local restaurants to taste some delicious local food, in case you're up for that if you choose this pampered life style that the hotel offers!
Need a peaceful surrounding, need luxury in abundance, got the dough to afford it? Than the Four Seasons Resort on Samui will be in your closer circle of options. Enjoy is all I an say!
Famous Grilled Chicken – Huai Thap Than Gai Yang Mai Madan (Si Sa Ket, Thailand)
Thai marinated grilled chicken (Gai Yang) is the most common food eaten with sticky (or glutinous) rice by the local people of Northeastern Thailand. Beside Som Tam (Green Papaya Salad), Thai people love Isan-style grilled chicken so much that you can find it on every street corner in Thailand. This is a classic dish everyone needs to try when in Thailand.
The chicken is grilled on madan (Garcina schomburgkiana Pierre) wood (Si Sa Ket, Thailand)
Huai Thap Than district in Si Sa Ket province is the home of the famous gai yang Huai Thap Thanaka gai yang mai madan. The chicken, which was first served some 80 years ago at Huai Thap Than railway station. The chicken is grilled on madan (Garcina schomburgkiana Pierre) wood so the chicken absorbs the delightful flavour and fragrance contained within the plant. The meat is pleasantly dry and aromatic due to marination with Si Sa Ket’s famously strong garlic.
Huai Thap Than Gai Yang Mai Madan (Si Sa Ket, Thailand)
How much does it cost?
Whole grilled chicken – 150 THB (S$6.50)
Grilled chicken on a stick (depends on the size of the chicken) – 50 THB (S$2.00) or 70 THB (S$3.00)
