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Mandala Condominiums took home the prestigious Best Condo Development (Phuket) at The 2011 Thanachart Bank Thailand Property Awards, held December 6th at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel in Bangkok.

Well, not quite. The ‘Rottweiler’ in question is a security guard. And he really is quite fierce - although I’m pretty sure he’s human.

Do you know there is big game in Phuket, Thailand? It's true. You can find wild boar, deer and even ostrich - if you know where to look.

Yesterday I went to see an apartment near Kamala on the West Coast of Phuket. The owner needs a quick sale, so the price is pretty good.

Today, in the final part of your location guide, let’s take a look at the South East Coast of Phuket, Thailand; Phuket Town and South.

Don’t be surprised if your need for a hip replacement or prostrate surgery lands you on a plane to Thailand.

Over two years ago these apartments in Phuket, Thailand were sold for 21,000,000 Baht (US$ 684,935) each.

The Buddhist festival of Loy Kratong is held annually on the full moon of the twelfth month and is celebrated throughout Thailand.

David Rowley releases his highly enjoyable, self-deprecating humorous travel stories from Borneo, Thailand, Bangkok, Vietnam and Cambodia

Plus your own thirty metres of ocean-front in Phuket, Thailand. And don’t worry about the Poo. Because it is the island you can see in the distance...

Are you interested in making some money? Or getting a 5-star property in Phuket, Thailand at a knock-down price?

Thailand property developer Sansiri launched their new dCondo project in Phuket last weekend and all 556 units sold in record time.

Samui Island Villas, one of the UK's leading Thai holiday accommodation companies, has revealed new data which suggests that holidays to Koh Samui are proving popular with families this year.

The Unique Collection of Hotels and Resorts appointed to manage Ndol Streamside Thai Villas, at Khao Yai.

Aonang Nagapura Resort & Spa invites corporate groups to experience the beach getaway meeting experience in one of the most beautiful beach destination of Andaman Coast, Krabi.

Nagapura Group is launching its special holiday packages exclusively sell at Discovery Thailand 2011 Travel Fair at Queen Sirikit Convention Centre on September 1-4, 2011.

Here we share a roundup of some of our favourite indigenous culture tours found in the whl.travel network of local tour operators.

Holiday accommodation website Samui Island Villas has revealed new data which suggests that Koh Samui’s tourist industry is well on the way to recovery after the freak storms which affected the island in April this year.

RateGain is expanding its presence in major markets internationally and has made some strategic appointments in Thailand, Turkey and Spain to bring it closer to its customers and partners.

Arrival, visit Chaukhtutgyi Pagoda, the gigantic reclining Buddha Image, and stroll-up in the downtown to see the remains of colonial period. Drive to Shwedagon Pagoda and watch the devotional activities from the pagoda platform. Welcome dinner..

The Srisoonthorn Bridge, which connects Phuket to the Thai mainland, will open this week as planned. Approved in 2009, at a cost of US$12.5 million, the 655 metre bridge was dubbed 'Sarasin Bridge 2' during construction.

Icelandic volcano Grimsvötn has been threatening to ground 100,000 flights wordwide as it spews thousands of tons of ash into the stratosphere.

The Swiss hotel company assumes management of the Residences Laguna Beach Phuket which is perfectly complementing its resort and spa on Karon Beach.

Private and Family Tour (Thailand) Co Ltd. Has been selected to provide Herbalife Distributers with a day of sightseeing while attending the Herbalife Extravaganza 2011 Conference in Bangkok.

Leading Koh Samui villas website www.samuiislandvillas.com is offering two featured luxury holiday villas to holidaymakers looking to enjoy the delights of the island this year.

Donna Dawson receives Horticultural Trades Association, Landscape Ontario Garden Communicator Award 2011

Discovering Deaf Worlds will go on the second "Discovering Deaf Worlds: Journeys" trip to Thailand and Cambodia.

Maikhao Dream Hotels and Resorts, the Thailand based hotel and resort company, have announced their first luxury beachfront resort in Phuket will open on the 2nd April 2011.

Myanmar (Burmese) airline, Air Bagan, has announced direct flight between Yangon (Rangoon) in Myanmar and Phuket. Scheduled to start on April 11th, the airline will provide two scheduled flights per week.

Liverpool Legends, a team made up of ex Liverpool Football Club players, are set to play two friendly games against The Legends of Thailand.

Supalai PLC, a Thailand property developer has announced the launch of sixteen new developments with a total value of US$656 million.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand last week revealed their plans to launch their new e-marketing campaign for medical tourism and their new medical tourism portal website on Friday the 15th October 2010 at The Emerald Hotel Bangkok.

Koh Phangan offers a haven for holiday makers looking to enjoy nature, magnificent beaches, comfortable accommodation and then party at one of the most famous beach venues in the world.

Local dive centers help to protect the Marine Parks of Thailand through ecologically aware operations

Local resorts, dive operators shocked to read false reports of park closures - costing jobs and affecting a local economy that is only just starting to recover from the Boxing Day tsunami and the recent global downturn.

Thailand Tourism Authority has announced plans to attract larger numbers of visitors from the Middle East. A consumer and travel agent competition aimed at Middle Eastern visits has been launched.

As Phuket experiences an increase in the number of tourists visiting the Island, its economy appears not to have been affected by the recent rise in the value of the Thai Baht against major currencies.

Rembrandt Hotel has recently launched an online marketing campaign with the help of Scandasia, one of the region’s most influential Scandinavian-centric travel sites.

As the high season in Phuket approaches, the Airport of Thailand Authority (AOT) has introduced new incentives for airlines who begin new services to Phuket international airport.....

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Excellent online booking travel for asian destinations such as Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.

The Prem Golf Academy, the only golf learning center in Northern Thailand, announced that its name has officially changed to Three-Generation Golf Academy (TGGA).

Live view from the Thailand City of Bangkok as the most important festival on the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, is observed by members of the Muslim faith across the country

Live view from the Phuket coast at Kata Beach, the very popular Thailand holiday destination

Take pleasure in the regular flights of Thai Airways operating between U.K. and Thailand and make cheap flights to Thailand a memorable experience you might ever had in your life.

Live view from the beach and ocean front at the popular Thai tourist resort of Koh Samui

Live web cam view of the famous tourist packed Walking Street in Thailand resort of Pattaya

Fiji is to pamper, to romance, to experience thrilling activities, and to view the superb and terrific panorama.

Live view from the popular tourist beach at Karon Bay, on the beautiful Thailand island of Phuket

A perfect gateway to imperative pleasures with the al fresco locations on the stunning beach metropolises, amazing parks and attention-grabbing temples is flights to Thailand.