“Ayutthaya World Heritage and Red Cross Fair 2008”
Miss Chutathip Chareonlarp, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Office said that, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, in cooperation with the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Provincial Administrative Organization, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Municipality, Fine Arts Department, TAT Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Office, and relevant public and private agencies, will arrange the “Ayutthaya World Heritage and Red Cross Fair 2008”, during 12 – 21 December, 2008, at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park to celebrate the occasion that the UN World Heritage Committee announced the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park as a Cultural World Heritage Site in 1991.
In this event, there will be many interesting activities. Firstly, the Lord Buddha relics are to be invited to place in front of Wat Mongkhon Bophit for the public to pay respect. Furthermore, there will be exhibitions and booths to sell OTOP products and well-known goods from 16 districts. Visitors can see an agricultural exhibition, flowering and decorative plants, and attend a food fair. The Community and Village Leaders’ Thai Country Song Singing Contest, floating market activities, cultural performances, Thida Krungkao Contest, Red Cross booths, as well as buying a Red Cross lottery for donation, are also some other features of this event.
Vistors should NOT MISS to experience the peaceful atmosphere of the ancient people’s way of life in the imitation marketplace of the Ayutthaya Period and use a replica of an ancient coin, Phot Duang, to exchange for food and desserts. Admire the light and sound performance, “Glory of Ayutthaya, the Great Kings who Declared Independence” (15 rounds; 10 days 10 nights). The opening ceremony will be arranged on Friday, 12 December, 2008. The ticket costs 200 baht and 500 baht.
TAT Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Office would like to invite tourists to visit the “Ayutthaya World Heritage and Red Cross Fair 2008”.
For further information, please contact the Ayutthaya Tourism Centre (Old City Hall), TAT Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Office at Tel: 0 3532 2730 - 1, or the Provincial Administration Office (Chief of Finance and Accounting Group) at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya City Hall, 2nd Floor, Four-storeyed Building, Tel: 0 3533 6563.
Schedules of the Light and Sound Performance “Glory of Ayutthaya, the Great Kings who Declared Independence” Ayutthaya World Heritage and Red Cross Fair 200812 – 21 December, 2008 Wat Mahathat, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park
Friday, 12 December, 2008 1 round 19.30 - 20.30 hrs.
Saturday, 13 December, 2008 2 rounds 19.30 - 20.30 and 21.00 - 22.00 hrs.
Sunday, 14 December, 2008 2 rounds 19.30 - 20.30 and 21.00 - 22.00 hrs.
Monday, 15 December, 2008 1 round 19.30 - 20.30 hrs.
Tuesday, 16 December, 2008 1 round 19.30 - 20.30 hrs.
Wednesday, 17 December, 2008 1 round 19.30 - 20.30 hrs.
Thursday, 18 December, 2008 1 round 19.30 - 20.30 hrs.
Friday, 19 December, 2008 2 rounds 19.30 - 20.30 and 21.00 - 22.00 hrs.
Saturday, 20 December, 2008 2 rounds 19.30 - 20.30 and 21.00 - 22.00 hrs.
Sunday, 21 December, 2008 2 rounds 19.30 - 20.30 and 21.00 - 22.00 hrs.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Kamalaya Koh Samui Voted Best Wellness Retreat
Kamalaya Koh Samui, the Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa, was the winner of the Best Wellness Retreat category in last week’s Spa Asia Crystal Awards. The awards were announced at the Wellness Summit Gala Dinner in Kuala Lumpur on 16 October, which was attended by over 220 industry people and media. Kamalaya was one of 8 finalists in the category, which included wellness destinations from Asia and one from Australia. This was the first year that Kamalaya, which opened in November 2005, had entered the awards.
The Spa Asia Crystal Awards is an annual event to honour and recognise the ‘best of the best’ in the spa and wellness industry. A rigorous judging process includes the evaluation and scoring of submissions by a panel of industry judges (30% of total score), a secret shopping audit conducted by SpaAudit.com (60% of total score) and votes from Spa Asia readers (10%).
The Best Wellness Retreat category is awarded to the destination that best embraces Spa Asia’s definition of ‘spa’ across the operation and offers guests a personalised experience of holistic treatments that deliver wellness of body, mind and spirit. To make the nominations list, businesses must give evidence of their forward thinking approach to wellness, structured training programs and how they embrace a broader wellness concept that considers the environment, the staff and the host country.
Kamalaya Koh Samui is a Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa located amid a tropical landscape on the southern coastline of Koh Samui, Thailand. Kamalaya integrates healing practices and treatments from East and West, a beautiful natural environment, inspired healthy cuisine, customised programs and wellness retreats to offer a unique concept in personal wellbeing and holistic lifestyle possibilities. For more detial : http://www.ftnnews.com/content/view/3733/30/lang,english/This is our website : http://www.kamalaya.com
The Spa Asia Crystal Awards is an annual event to honour and recognise the ‘best of the best’ in the spa and wellness industry. A rigorous judging process includes the evaluation and scoring of submissions by a panel of industry judges (30% of total score), a secret shopping audit conducted by SpaAudit.com (60% of total score) and votes from Spa Asia readers (10%).
The Best Wellness Retreat category is awarded to the destination that best embraces Spa Asia’s definition of ‘spa’ across the operation and offers guests a personalised experience of holistic treatments that deliver wellness of body, mind and spirit. To make the nominations list, businesses must give evidence of their forward thinking approach to wellness, structured training programs and how they embrace a broader wellness concept that considers the environment, the staff and the host country.
Kamalaya Koh Samui is a Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa located amid a tropical landscape on the southern coastline of Koh Samui, Thailand. Kamalaya integrates healing practices and treatments from East and West, a beautiful natural environment, inspired healthy cuisine, customised programs and wellness retreats to offer a unique concept in personal wellbeing and holistic lifestyle possibilities. For more detial : http://www.ftnnews.com/content/view/3733/30/lang,english/This is our website : http://www.kamalaya.com
Salsabangkok Fiesta 2008
Salsabangkok Fiesta 2008
The 4th Thailand’s Latin & Cultural Dance Festival
Date : November 20-23, 2008
Salsabangkok in collaboration with international dance and music professionals present 4 different fun parties at 4 different venues. Clubbing style, stage theatre, fun in public space and casual night out, we have all for you. Join us for these memorable
experiences:Thursday, November 20Theme: CASA DE LA CULTURALocation: Club Culture (BTS: Phaya Thai)Time: From 8pm
Friday, November 21Theme: CABARET NACIONALLocation: An An Dancing Oasis, The Montien Hotel (BTS: Saladang)Time: From 8pm
Saturday, November 22Theme: ONE NIGHT IN HAVANALocation: Emporium Parc (BTS: Phrom Pong)Time: From 6pm
Sunday, November 23Theme: LAST NIGHT IN BANGKOK
Location: Indus (BTS: Phrom Pong)
Time: From 8pm
Salsabangkok Fiesta 2008 is the 4th year of multicultural dance and music festival. Highlights include dance showcases of renowned international and local artists, live band from Japan (Risagoza), unique Social Dance Competition and social dance with professional international DJs. This year we are honoured to welcome dance professionals from Holland, USA, Korea, Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Our DJs feature DJ Henry Knowles-World No. 1 Salsa DJ from New York, DJ Rodrigo from Kyoto, DJ Thaifoon from San Francisco, and DJ Roland from Thailand. The event programs include free dance lessons, dance performances followed by social dancing on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Dance workshops on Saturday afternoon, November 22nd from 12pm-4pm. Don’t miss the 2nd Salsa Social Dance Competition and Live Music performed by “Risagoza”, live band from Japan on Saturday Night, November 22nd. This is the first time of a live Salsa band in Thailand!!!
We would like to invite everybody who is interested in dance and music to join the event. Dancing is one of the most enjoyable forms of exercise. We can enjoy beautiful music and workout at the same time. Dance and music are good for healthy mind healthy body. Don’t worry if you don’t know how to dance. Just come and join our event and take free lessons with our international dance instructors or listen to nice world music from live band from Japan or international DJs Additionally, you can broaden your multicultural knowledge with international dance friends. We have already received many overseas bookings.
The event and workshop tickets are available at different rates of participation, plus depend on when you purchase your pass. Early bird specials are available before October 20 and November 15. All tickets can be purchased in advance at rumPUREE – world dance studio (www.rumpuree.com), Salsa Hacha Dance Studio (www.salsahacha.com), and La Rueda Sukhumvit Soi 18 or at the event. The tickets can also be purchased online at http://www.salsabangkok.com/fiesta2008/dsp_fee.cfm
The 4th Salsabangkok Fiesta 2008 is sponsored by Havana Club, Lufthansa, Tipco Foods (Thailand) PCL, Montien Hotel, Manhattan Hotel, DJ Henry Knowles, Club Culture, Indus Restaurant, rumPUREE – world dance studio, Salsa Hacha Dance Studio and Hi Sugar Beauty Salon.
For information: http://www.salsabangkok.com/fiesta2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press contact: Busakorn (Apple) : 080-454-4343
Juthamat (Keng) : 086-303-4776
salsabangkok_fiesta@hotmail.com
DETAILED PROGRAMTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20th 2008CASA DE LA CULTURAVENUE: CLUB CULTURE Dress Code - No Slippers8:00pm Free dance lesson9:00pm-1:00am Dance Party from international DJs, Dance demonstration from performers and instructors
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21st 2008CABARET NACIONALVENUE: AN AN FLAIR DANCING OASIS, MONTIEN HOTEL Dress Code - No Slippers8:00pm Free dance lesson9:00pm Performances from Local and International Artist10:00pm-1:00am Dance Party from international DJs
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd 2008 (AFTERNOON)DANCE WORKSHOPSSCHEDULE STUDIO A STUDIO B
12:00pm-1:00pm Reggeaton (Taiti & Crystal)All Level Turn Pattern on 1 (Suman & Rachel - Singapore)Improver
1:00pm-2:00pm Men Styling (Taiti - Holland)All Level Lady Styling (Crystal - Holland)All Level
2:00pm-3:00pm Turn Pattern on 1 (Mike & Christina - USA)Int.-Adv. Turn Pattern on 2 (Muse & Gak - Korea)Adv. Beginner
3:00pm-4:00pm Show Moves (Mike & Christina - USA)Int.-Adv. Bachata (Gary - Singapore)Beg.-Int.SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd 2008 (EVENING)ONE NIGHT IN HAVANAVENUE: EMPORIUM PARCDress Code - Dress for Ladies, White Pants for Gentlemen
6:00pm DJ7:00pm Free dance lesson
8:00pm-8:30pm Salsa social dance competition & Dance Performance
8:30pm-9:15pm Risagoza Live Band
9:15pm-9:45pm Salsa social dance competition (final) & Dance Performance
9:45pm-10:30pm Risagoza Live Band
10:30pm-1:00am Dance Party from international DJs
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd, 2008LAST NIGHT IN BANGKOKVENUE: INDUS
8:00pm Party Starts
9:00pm Closing Fiesta Dance Performance
9:30pm-1:00am Dance Party from international DJs
Useful addresses by Alphabetical Order: Club Culture (BTS-Pyahathai Station)Sri Ayudthaya Road, Bangkok Tel. 089 497 8422
E-mail: info.clubculture@gmail.com,
Website: http://www.club-culture-bkk.com
Emporium Parc (BTS-Pyahathai Station)Sukhumvit 24, Bangkok Tel. 02-269-1000
E-mail: customerservice@emporiumthailand.com, Website: http:// www.emporiumthailand.com
Indus Restaurant (BTS: PhromPhong)71, Sukhumvit Soi 26, Klong Toei, Bangkok 10110 Tel: 022584900,026615279 Fax: 026613227
E-mail: Indus@indusbangkok.com http://www.indusbangkok.com/
La Rueda (BTS-Asoke Station, MRT-Sukhumvit Station)Sukhumvit Soi 18, Bangkok 10110 Tel. 0847147074 E-mail: dancelife77@yahoo.com
rumPUREE – world dance studio (BTS-Chidlom Station)Amarin Plaza, 5th Fl., 500 Ploenchit Rd., Bangkok 10330 Tel. 0814390200 E-mail: rumpuree@hotmail.com Website: www.rumpuree.com
Salsa Hacha Dance Studio (BTS-Saladaeng Station, MRT-Silom Station)130/5 Silom Rd. Soi 6, Bangrak, Bangkok, Thailand, 10500Tel. 026343383 Fax 026343384 Email : salsahacha@yahoo.com Website: www.salsahacha.com
The Montien Hotel Bangkok (BTS-Saladaeng Station, MRT-Samyan Station)54 Surawongse Road, Bangkok 10500 Tel. :022337060-9 Fax: 022365218-9E-mail: bangkok@montien.com http://www.montien.com/bangkok
The 4th Thailand’s Latin & Cultural Dance Festival
Date : November 20-23, 2008
Salsabangkok in collaboration with international dance and music professionals present 4 different fun parties at 4 different venues. Clubbing style, stage theatre, fun in public space and casual night out, we have all for you. Join us for these memorable
experiences:Thursday, November 20Theme: CASA DE LA CULTURALocation: Club Culture (BTS: Phaya Thai)Time: From 8pm
Friday, November 21Theme: CABARET NACIONALLocation: An An Dancing Oasis, The Montien Hotel (BTS: Saladang)Time: From 8pm
Saturday, November 22Theme: ONE NIGHT IN HAVANALocation: Emporium Parc (BTS: Phrom Pong)Time: From 6pm
Sunday, November 23Theme: LAST NIGHT IN BANGKOK
Location: Indus (BTS: Phrom Pong)
Time: From 8pm
Salsabangkok Fiesta 2008 is the 4th year of multicultural dance and music festival. Highlights include dance showcases of renowned international and local artists, live band from Japan (Risagoza), unique Social Dance Competition and social dance with professional international DJs. This year we are honoured to welcome dance professionals from Holland, USA, Korea, Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Our DJs feature DJ Henry Knowles-World No. 1 Salsa DJ from New York, DJ Rodrigo from Kyoto, DJ Thaifoon from San Francisco, and DJ Roland from Thailand. The event programs include free dance lessons, dance performances followed by social dancing on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Dance workshops on Saturday afternoon, November 22nd from 12pm-4pm. Don’t miss the 2nd Salsa Social Dance Competition and Live Music performed by “Risagoza”, live band from Japan on Saturday Night, November 22nd. This is the first time of a live Salsa band in Thailand!!!
We would like to invite everybody who is interested in dance and music to join the event. Dancing is one of the most enjoyable forms of exercise. We can enjoy beautiful music and workout at the same time. Dance and music are good for healthy mind healthy body. Don’t worry if you don’t know how to dance. Just come and join our event and take free lessons with our international dance instructors or listen to nice world music from live band from Japan or international DJs Additionally, you can broaden your multicultural knowledge with international dance friends. We have already received many overseas bookings.
The event and workshop tickets are available at different rates of participation, plus depend on when you purchase your pass. Early bird specials are available before October 20 and November 15. All tickets can be purchased in advance at rumPUREE – world dance studio (www.rumpuree.com), Salsa Hacha Dance Studio (www.salsahacha.com), and La Rueda Sukhumvit Soi 18 or at the event. The tickets can also be purchased online at http://www.salsabangkok.com/fiesta2008/dsp_fee.cfm
The 4th Salsabangkok Fiesta 2008 is sponsored by Havana Club, Lufthansa, Tipco Foods (Thailand) PCL, Montien Hotel, Manhattan Hotel, DJ Henry Knowles, Club Culture, Indus Restaurant, rumPUREE – world dance studio, Salsa Hacha Dance Studio and Hi Sugar Beauty Salon.
For information: http://www.salsabangkok.com/fiesta2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press contact: Busakorn (Apple) : 080-454-4343
Juthamat (Keng) : 086-303-4776
salsabangkok_fiesta@hotmail.com
DETAILED PROGRAMTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20th 2008CASA DE LA CULTURAVENUE: CLUB CULTURE Dress Code - No Slippers8:00pm Free dance lesson9:00pm-1:00am Dance Party from international DJs, Dance demonstration from performers and instructors
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21st 2008CABARET NACIONALVENUE: AN AN FLAIR DANCING OASIS, MONTIEN HOTEL Dress Code - No Slippers8:00pm Free dance lesson9:00pm Performances from Local and International Artist10:00pm-1:00am Dance Party from international DJs
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd 2008 (AFTERNOON)DANCE WORKSHOPSSCHEDULE STUDIO A STUDIO B
12:00pm-1:00pm Reggeaton (Taiti & Crystal)All Level Turn Pattern on 1 (Suman & Rachel - Singapore)Improver
1:00pm-2:00pm Men Styling (Taiti - Holland)All Level Lady Styling (Crystal - Holland)All Level
2:00pm-3:00pm Turn Pattern on 1 (Mike & Christina - USA)Int.-Adv. Turn Pattern on 2 (Muse & Gak - Korea)Adv. Beginner
3:00pm-4:00pm Show Moves (Mike & Christina - USA)Int.-Adv. Bachata (Gary - Singapore)Beg.-Int.SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd 2008 (EVENING)ONE NIGHT IN HAVANAVENUE: EMPORIUM PARCDress Code - Dress for Ladies, White Pants for Gentlemen
6:00pm DJ7:00pm Free dance lesson
8:00pm-8:30pm Salsa social dance competition & Dance Performance
8:30pm-9:15pm Risagoza Live Band
9:15pm-9:45pm Salsa social dance competition (final) & Dance Performance
9:45pm-10:30pm Risagoza Live Band
10:30pm-1:00am Dance Party from international DJs
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd, 2008LAST NIGHT IN BANGKOKVENUE: INDUS
8:00pm Party Starts
9:00pm Closing Fiesta Dance Performance
9:30pm-1:00am Dance Party from international DJs
Useful addresses by Alphabetical Order: Club Culture (BTS-Pyahathai Station)Sri Ayudthaya Road, Bangkok Tel. 089 497 8422
E-mail: info.clubculture@gmail.com,
Website: http://www.club-culture-bkk.com
Emporium Parc (BTS-Pyahathai Station)Sukhumvit 24, Bangkok Tel. 02-269-1000
E-mail: customerservice@emporiumthailand.com, Website: http:// www.emporiumthailand.com
Indus Restaurant (BTS: PhromPhong)71, Sukhumvit Soi 26, Klong Toei, Bangkok 10110 Tel: 022584900,026615279 Fax: 026613227
E-mail: Indus@indusbangkok.com http://www.indusbangkok.com/
La Rueda (BTS-Asoke Station, MRT-Sukhumvit Station)Sukhumvit Soi 18, Bangkok 10110 Tel. 0847147074 E-mail: dancelife77@yahoo.com
rumPUREE – world dance studio (BTS-Chidlom Station)Amarin Plaza, 5th Fl., 500 Ploenchit Rd., Bangkok 10330 Tel. 0814390200 E-mail: rumpuree@hotmail.com Website: www.rumpuree.com
Salsa Hacha Dance Studio (BTS-Saladaeng Station, MRT-Silom Station)130/5 Silom Rd. Soi 6, Bangrak, Bangkok, Thailand, 10500Tel. 026343383 Fax 026343384 Email : salsahacha@yahoo.com Website: www.salsahacha.com
The Montien Hotel Bangkok (BTS-Saladaeng Station, MRT-Samyan Station)54 Surawongse Road, Bangkok 10500 Tel. :022337060-9 Fax: 022365218-9E-mail: bangkok@montien.com http://www.montien.com/bangkok
2008 Phuket King's Cup Regatta
Date : 29th November - 6th December 2008
Venue : Phuket, Thailand
The Phuket King’s Cup Regatta is Asia’s biggest and most popular regatta. More than a regatta, the week long event consists of great parties, great sailing and lots of fun.
Inaugurated in 1987 to celebrate the 60th birthday of His Majesty the King of Thailand, the event has been held every year since during the first week of December. In 2006, the event was voted as Yatching Event of the Year at the Christofle Asia Boating Awards. This honour follows a record year in December 2006 with over 100 boats entering the event and with a record media turnout. It is the second consecutive year the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta won this prestigious award.
With the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King, the Regatta is organised by the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta Organizing Committee under the auspices of the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, in conjunction with the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand, the Royal Thai Navy and the Province of Phuket.
For more information contact :
Regatta Office, Tel. +66 (0) 7627 3380
e-mail : info@kingscup.com
website : www.kingscup.com (The regatta is where further information and Notice of Race can be found.)For racing inquiries, contact Simon James on racing@kingscup.com
Venue : Phuket, Thailand
The Phuket King’s Cup Regatta is Asia’s biggest and most popular regatta. More than a regatta, the week long event consists of great parties, great sailing and lots of fun.
Inaugurated in 1987 to celebrate the 60th birthday of His Majesty the King of Thailand, the event has been held every year since during the first week of December. In 2006, the event was voted as Yatching Event of the Year at the Christofle Asia Boating Awards. This honour follows a record year in December 2006 with over 100 boats entering the event and with a record media turnout. It is the second consecutive year the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta won this prestigious award.
With the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King, the Regatta is organised by the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta Organizing Committee under the auspices of the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, in conjunction with the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand, the Royal Thai Navy and the Province of Phuket.
For more information contact :
Regatta Office, Tel. +66 (0) 7627 3380
e-mail : info@kingscup.com
website : www.kingscup.com (The regatta is where further information and Notice of Race can be found.)For racing inquiries, contact Simon James on racing@kingscup.com
Lantern Festival : the Color of the South
Lantern Festival : the Color of the SouthDates: 1 November, 2008 – 28 February, 2009 (Paricitpate 12 November, 2008)Venue: Hat Yai Municipality Park, Hat Yai District, Songkhla
Highlights :
Features the creative wonderful lanterns in the theme of the 7 wonders i.e. Fabulous International Lantern, Amazing Fowl and Animal, World of Kids as well as contemporary style.
For further details : please contact TAT Hat Yai Tel : 66 (0) 7423 8518
Highlights :
Features the creative wonderful lanterns in the theme of the 7 wonders i.e. Fabulous International Lantern, Amazing Fowl and Animal, World of Kids as well as contemporary style.
For further details : please contact TAT Hat Yai Tel : 66 (0) 7423 8518
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