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PHIST Asia’s Biggest Sustainable Tourism Forum is Back as In-Person Event

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PHIST Asia's Biggest Sustainable Tourism Forum is Back as In-Person Event - VISITPHUKET.org - TRAVELINDEXPhuket, Thailand, September 20, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / PHIST (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism), Southeast Asia’s biggest and best sustainable tourism forum is back as a live, in-person event! Over 1,000 participants, including senior executives and keynote speakers, will gather in Phuket on Monday 26th September 2022 to tackle the most important sustainability issues impacting the industry today.

Approximately 30 green exhibitors are also expected to attend PHIST 5, which includes workshops, green product expos, inspiring talks, and a chance to get in the ring and discuss a wide range of topics relating to environmental and social sustainability.

Like previous editions of PHIST, this year’s event aims to challenge the status quo and bring about practical, actionable solutions for tourism operators. Experts from local and international organisations will come together to highlight the most important issues facing the industry and local communities alike. Running from 9:00am to 6:00pm, this high-energy event is free to enter and open to the public.

This year’s agenda will focus on topics including destination development, ocean health, hotel sustainability, community tourism, and global trends on sustainability. Workshops will be hosted on subjects such as “Green Finance for Hotels”, “Zero Waste Hotels” and “Materials for Sustainable Tourism”.

A core focus of PHIST 5 is people and culture. The notion of sustainability has pivoted in recent years to focus on solutions that not only address environmental issues, but also social aspects and governance. Community impact is the new mantra, according to PHIST co-founder and co-organiser, Bill Barnett, Managing Director of C9 Hotelworks.

Eric Ricaurte, founder & CEO of Greenview, commented: “Travel and tourism play a paramount role in sustainable development, and hotels are evolving their best practices in order to create more sustainable solutions for their properties and local communities.

“Prior to the pandemic, mindsets were changing. Now, with travel and tourism at a crossroads, people are wanting more local and ‘slow life’ experiences that connect them with their chosen destination. Our workshops are designed to discuss and implement best practices for hotels that will not only strengthen their sustainability objectives, but also bring them closer to the local community.”

The main event of this year’s PHIST is “Rumble in the Jungle”, six bouts with two speakers on a single subject, culminating in a battle of the heavyweights. Engaging and energetic, these bouts will highlight environmental sustainability, social impact and governance.

“PHIST is really highlighting sustainability with this year’s event, and the entire all-day conference is set to be insightful, informative and of course, high-energy,” said Bjorn Courage, President of Phuket Hotels Association. “All of us at Phuket Hotels Association are looking forward to welcoming a mix of local and international experts for meaningful discussions. Plus, it is fantastic that the event is back in person!”

“A core focus at the upcoming PHIST 5 is about people and culture. The notion that sustainability is about products has hit the wall and the sharp pivot to ESG which not only addresses the environment, but social aspects and governance is the new mantra” said PHIST co-founder and co-organizer Bill Barnett of C9 Hotelworks

Organised by the Phuket Hotels Association, Greenview and C9 Hotelworks, with support from the American Chamber of Commerce Thailand, QUO and Delivering Asia Communications, PHIST 5 is a free-to-attend full-day forum that features highly informative sessions and networking opportunities. The event is brought to you by sponsors who are aligned in their sustainability goals, including BanpuNEXT, Indorama Ventures, Blue Tree Phuket, GIZ, QUO, Delivering Asia Communications, XC02, Teak Timber Phuket, Dusit College Bangkok, Laguna Management Phuket, Angsana Laguna Phuket and Thaiger.

PHIST 5 runs from 9:00am to 6:00pm on 26th September 2022.
Post-event networking drinks until 7:00pm will be sponsored by Fullmoon Brewery, Wine on Tap, Cocktails on Tap, Chalong Bay Rum, Italasia and Travel Daily.

Attendance is complimentary but pre-registration is required. Only those with a confirmed Eventbrite QR code along with proof of at least two COVID vaccinations will be allowed entry. Registered delegates are also requested to follow SHA guidelines.

To register for this event, please visit www.eventbrite.com/e/phuket-hotels-for-islands-sustaining-tourism-phist-5-tickets-300536220927

About PHIST 2022
The fifth annual PHIST 2022; Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism, to be held on Monday, 26 September 2022 at the ACES Angsana Laguna Phuket Resort. PHIST is an innovative event rallying the hotel industry and its stakeholders to discuss environmental sustainability and community benefit. Latest in person PHIST event in 2019 before COVID-19 pandemic drew over 1000 delegates and this year we’re estimating for similar number: with strategic partners such as TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand) and TCEB (Thailand Convention and Events Bureau) and other stakeholders also organising affiliate events and meetings in tandem.

The event will convene regional experts from the public and private sector from dozens of organizations and is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, intended to synergize global expertise with Thailand stakeholders. Co-organised by Phuket Hotels Association, Greenview and C9 Hotelworks; the Phuket Hotels Association is a non-profit organization with over 80 member hotels and resorts, comprising small boutique hotels to large luxury international chains who have joined together to promote Phuket as a destination, together with a number of important activities, each with its own working group of Hotel General Managers that oversee the following: Environment & Sustainability; Education and Destination Marketing.

First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News

Columbia Pictures Aquaverse Theme Park to Open in Thailand

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Columbia Pictures Aquaverse Theme Park to Open in Thailand - TRAVELINDEXPattaya, Thailand, September 19, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / World’s first fully-branded Columbia Pictures movie theme park will feature rides and attractions from Ghostbusters, Jumanji, Hotel Transylvania, and other blockbusters. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that Sony Pictures Entertainment and Amazon Falls have confirmed that the world’s first fully-branded Columbia Pictures movie theme park – Columbia Pictures’ Aquaverse – will open in Thailand on 12 October, 2022.

Mr. Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, TAT Deputy Governor for Marketing and Communications, said, “The opening of Columbia Pictures’ Aquaverse is thrilling news, and it adds another world-class reason to come and enjoy a holiday in Thailand. We are very much looking forward to the park’s much-awaited opening.”

Thailand-based attractions developer Amazon Falls has reimagined what was the Cartoon Network Amazone waterpark and created – in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment – the new Columbia Pictures theme and waterpark.

Situated a short drive from Pattaya in the Bang Saray area, Columbia Pictures’ Aquaverse promises to be an exciting ‘immersive entertainment destination’ for everyone, with rides and attractions featuring characters from such movies as Ghostbusters, Jumanji, Bad Boys, Zombieland, The Emoji Movie, and Hotel Transylvania.

Mr. Liakat Dhanji, Amazon Falls CEO and Chairman, said “Alongside our unique rides and attractions, we look forward to forging new partnerships with top accommodation, technology, retail, and F&B partners as we curate an unmatched lifestyle experience that will resonate with all our visitors.”

Columbia Pictures’ Aquaverse will cater to all ages, with themed and immersive zones offering both water and land-based attractions, as well as live shows, interactive props, restaurants, and specialty merchandise shops. Among the park’s highlights, the Mega Wave Pool will host music events, movie screenings, and shows with giant LED screens and concert-grade Dolby DTS surround sound; the Ghostbusters Proton Stream will take people on an exhilarating water dome journey, and monsters from Hotel Transylvania will welcome people to an enormous water play structure.

While Columbia Pictures’ Aquaverse is the next step in Sony Pictures’ larger global strategy to grow and expand location-based entertainment by utilising its film and TV brands, it is also poised to set new standards for immersive entertainment in Thailand’s EEC or Eastern Economic Corridor initiative that aims to revitalise the Eastern Seaboard area that includes Pattaya.

Dr. Kanit Sangsubhan, EEC Special Advisor on Strategic Development, said “The Columbia Pictures’ Aquaverse project is going to play a key role in reshaping the growth dynamism in the EEC. The theme park will be a key component in our EEC Smart City development plan, and the EEC will provide our full support, including 5G services and other infrastructure, digital technology, transit links, and partnership with a clean energy and investment promotion package to ensure the success of the project and help create long-term sustainable development in the EEC.”

For more information on Columbia Pictures’ Aquaverse, please go to www.columbiapicturesaquaverse.com

First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News

22nd World Gourmet Festival Wraps Up with Vital Funds Raised for Charity

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Bangkok, Thailand, September 14, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / His Serene Highness Prince Ticomporn Yugala representing Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali Krom Muen Suddhanarinatha graciously presided over the opening ceremony of the 22nd World Gourmet Festival on Tuesday, 6th September 2022 at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel.

Held from 6 – 11 September 2022, the festival raised a substantial amount in support of the Foundation for the Welfare of Rajavithi-Girls’ Home Under the Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali. THB 600 per dinner ticket sold and proceeds from the auctions, which took place throughout the festival, were donated to the Fund.

The event would not have been possible without the participation of guest chefs, food and wine experts from around the world, as well as the support of key sponsors.

This year, the line-up of guest chefs at the 22nd annual World Gourmet Festival was as follows:

– Peter Gast: Graphite in Amsterdam, Netherlands (1 Michelin star)
– Davide Caranchini: Materia in Como, Italy (1 Michelin star)
– Nicolas Isnard: Auberge de la Charme in Prenois, France (1 Michelin star)
– Amerigo Sesti: J’AIME by Jean-Michel Lorain in Bangkok, Thailand (1 Michelin star)
– Christian Martena: Clara in Bangkok, Thailand
– Sugio Yamaguchi: Botanique in Paris, France
– Chudaree “Tam” Debhakam: Baan Tepa in Bangkok, Thailand
– Claire Clark: Pretty Sweet in London, the United Kingdom
– Sutakon Suwannachot: Chocolatier Boutique Café in Bangkok, Thailand

Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel’s 22nd World Gourmet Festival is sponsored by Citibank N.A. and the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

For the updates on the 23rd World Gourmet Festival – Bangkok’s biggest annual food and wine event – please visit www.WorldGourmetFestival.asia.

First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News

From Kobe to Bangkok at La Scala David Tamburini and Eugenio Cannoni

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From Kobe to Bangkok at La Scala David Tamburini and Eugenio Cannoni - TOP25RESTAURANTS.com - TRAVELINDEXBangkok, Thailand, September 13, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / La Scala Restaurant at The Sukhothai Bangkok, a triumph of innovative interior design paired with inspired Italian cuisine, led by Eugenio Cannoni an Italian Chef extended an invitation to a former Italian chef David Tamburini for an exclusive four hands collaboration event.

Michelin-starred and former Chef de Cuisine of La Scala, David Tamburini will be in Bangkok from Kobe, Japan, for a highly anticipated four-hands collaboration with La Scala’s Chef de Cuisine Eugenio Cannoni with a carefully crafted limited-time-only menu from Friday 30 September 2022 to Sunday 2 October 2022.

Friday 30 September 2022 (Dinner only)
Saturday 1 October 2022 (Lunch and Dinner)
Sunday 2 October 2022 (Lunch and Dinner)

Set Lunch (4 Courses)
Food Only, THB 3,100++ Per Person
Wine Pairing, THB 1,900++ Per Person
Set Dinner (6 Courses)
Food Only, THB 4,300++ Per Person
Wine Pairing, THB 2,200++ Per Person

For reservations, please call 02 344 8888 or email to promotions@sukhothai.com

About La Scala
La Scala, an award-winning Italian restaurant is highly coveted for classic and progressive Italian cuisine combined with fine Italian and European wines. Its beautiful poolside setting is a bold statement in contemporary décor subtly infused with The Sukhothai’s cultural heritage, and showcases an open kitchen, private room and a bar with a wine cellar.

• Discover La Scala at the Bangkok’s Best Fine Dining Restaurants at Top25Restaurants.com

About Eugenio
Eugenio Cannoni is from the northern Italian region of Piedmont. His career began in the family restaurant, but with a strong desire to enhance his knowledge he enrolled at one of Italy’s best cooking schools, Alma di Gualtiero Marchesi. From there begun a path of research and enrichment by touring different kitchens in Europe and around the world, also dedicating himself to collaborations and as a consultant on various TV shows in Italy and abroad. His latest appointment was Chef De Cuisine at Castello di Casalborgone in Turin.

• Learn more about Chef Eugenio Cannoni at Chef’s Talk by TOP25Restaurants.com

About David Tamburini
David Tamburini is a twice-awarded Michelin star chef, who is currently the Chef de Cuisine at ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe Hotel’s Italian restaurant Level 36. Chef David spent a few years in Hong Kong as the Executive Chef at Giando Italian Restaurant & Bar, before moving to Bangkok as Chef de Cuisine at The Sukhothai Bangkok’s award-winning Italian restaurant. Originally from Tuscany but trained in Sicily, David studied the different components and traditional recipes of southern Italy and expressed his desire to give them a more contemporary flavour, whilst developing a personal cooking style based upon the respective ingredients, techniques and his own renowned creations.

• Learn more about Chef David Tamburini at Chef’s Talk by TOP25Restaurants.com

First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News

Noku Hotels Open Fourth Property in Phuket

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Noku Hotels Open Fourth Property in Phuket - VISITPHUKET.org - TRAVELINDEXPhuket, Thailand, September 12, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Noku Hotels announced the opening of Noku Phuket. It is the fourth Noku hotel after Noku Kyoto, Noku Osaka and Noku Maldives. A 45 minutes journey from Phuket International Airport takes you to the newly built resort that is a hidden gem nestled on the hilltop away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Surrounded by natural flora, the resort features amazing views of the Chalong Bay.

• Discover Phuket and Amazing Thailand during the Visit Thailand Year 2022 – 2023 at VisitThailand.net

Designed around a reflective swimming pool, our Wellness centre features individual spa pavilions with curated massages, an Infra-red room and steam saunas. Other wellness facilities include a fully equipped gym and a yoga room. There are a total of 91 spacious Villas and Lofts furnished in soft earthy tones that marries Thai modern architecture with the hotel’s hillside lush greenery.

Each roomy Loft features a large bathroom and balcony that overlook the surrounding forested hills. The spacious Hill Villas provide wonderful sea views over Chalong Bay, and each stand-alone Tree Villa is a private sanctuary nestled amidst quiet green landscape. Unwind in your private pool in both the Hill and Tree Villas or have a relaxing soak in the sunken bath.

For dining, EMBRACE Restaurant offers guests the opportunity to enjoy mouth-watering Thai dishes using locally sourced ingredients. After a long day of exploring the sights and sounds of Phuket at near-by attractions, guests can wind down and sip cocktails at The Terrace bar while enjoying the panoramic view of Chalong Bay.

Noku Phuket has been lauded with the Green Mark Gold award recently from the Building Authority of Singapore for its green design and sustainable efforts.

The hotel provides complimentary shuttle services to nearby beaches, the Phuket Old Town and shopping malls.

Guests can enjoy Thai dishes sourced from local ingredients at EMBRACE Restaurant. They can also relax with a cocktail at The Terrace bar while enjoying the panoramic view of Chalong Bay.

• Discover Phuket and Amazing Thailand during the Visit Thailand Year 2022 – 2023 at VisitThailand.net

While their Wellness Centre, designed around a reflective swimming pool, features individual spa pavilions offering curated massages, an Infra-red room, and steam saunas. Other wellness facilities include a fully equipped gym and a yoga room.

The hotel provides free shuttle services to nearby beaches, the Phuket Old Town and shopping malls.

First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News

The Tongsai Bay Enters Brand-New Era of Modern Luxury

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The Tongsai Bay Enters Brand-New Era of Modern Luxury - TRAVELINDEXKoh Samui, Thailand, September 7, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Tongsai Bay, the very first five-star luxury hotel to be built on Koh Samui, has embarked on an innovative refurbishment and development programme to celebrate its 35th anniversary as a luxury eco-haven for global travellers. The first exciting phase is now complete, offering guests improved connectivity, enhanced décor, and more convenient control of in-room facilities, whilst maintaining its ‘Natural To The Core’ philosophy.

Over the past three decades, The Tongsai Bay’s ongoing success has grown from its commitment to the natural world in harmony with the best of Thai hospitality and service. It has developed its own Green Projects which have gained national and international recognition and has become a model for new hotels, dedicated to preserving the environment for future generations in Thailand and around the world. Phase One of its new transformation extends this top-to-bottom ethos into the interior décor of rooms and suites, using recycled materials that take traditional Thai methods and designs and give them a contemporary style and twist.

One of the exceptional upgrades to The Tongsai Bay’s suites and cottages has been through a creative collaboration with the chic Litin rattan furniture brand to design and produce new coffee tables and outdoor chairs made from recycled wood and the headboard, a key focal point of the room, itself made from artificial rattan.

Litin uses black and white graphic woven patterns to make the chairs contemporary in style and to move forward from a perceived outdated image of traditional rattan. Learning new skills with artificial rattan, which can be left outside in the sun or rain, day, and night also offers workplace variety to the local furniture makers. Litin’s adaptability and growth path have developed over the recent past with a focus on eco products that dovetails perfectly with The Tongsai Bay’s environmental ethos and green policies.

Interior design at The Tongsai Bay prioritises space – with only 81 suites & villas, there are generous open areas and balconies for all guests to take in the beautiful views. All the rooms offer terraces with seascapes to gaze on, and the majority have outdoor bathtubs to relax in. Many rooms have individual features, as they have all been built around things rather than over them – whether trees, rocks, or topographical quirks, preserving and protecting the environment.

The wealth of nature surrounding the resort provides the inspiration for artworks and rugs designed by internationally renowned Thai textile designer MookV (Mook Vinyaratn) using yarn spun from recycled fast fashion clothing.

The textile waste is separated by colour and fully recycled, bypassing the dyeing process. All her artworks adhere to the philosophy of sustainable living and with titles such as ‘Home Sweet Banyan’ look to the welcome shade and home to birds offered by trees, vines, roots, and leaves for their subject matter. Recycled paper is also used in works such as ‘Blessed Tranquillity’ and celebrates the woods and greenery that protect many species of animals.

All of The Tongsai Bay’s 24 Beach Suites, 2 Cottage Suites, 4 Seafront Cottages, and 5 Pool Cottages have benefited from Phase One, which includes the following:

– Improved Wi-Fi connectivity in-room at 500 MB per room via new internet infrastructure which uses a fibre-optic line inside the hotel and a brand-new access point and control switches
– Headboard lighting control with an RCU (room control unit) system for better ambience and convenience
– Magnetic sliding door control where air conditioning will be turned off if the sliding door to the balcony is left open for more than three minutes, reducing energy consumption. This will prevent condensation inside the room, energy loss and insects entering
– Lighter colour tone to rooms, making them brighter and more inviting
– More luxurious switches and power sockets

The Tongsai Bay believes nature, the protection and preservation of the environment, technology, and friendly service can go hand in hand with its ecological credentials to create a truly magical getaway for guests. Phase One builds on the entire mandate in operation since it opened in 1987, which was to provide luxury green hospitality on the idyllic island of Koh Samui. With this first phase of its innovations now complete, the stage is set for the next advance in The Tongsai Bay’s change philosophy and its committed leadership role in defining new travel trends.

First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News

Kamalaya Koh Samui Wellness Sanctuary Celebrates World Wellness Weekend

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Kamalaya Koh Samui Wellness Sanctuary Celebrates World Wellness Weekend - TOP25SPAS.com - TRAVELINDEXKoh Samui, Thailand, September 5, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Inspiring thoughtful choices for a better life, Kamalaya Koh Samui Holistic Sanctuary & Wellness Spa invites guests and communities to join an international celebration of wellness with a host of activities and holistic experiences to commemorate World Wellness Weekend on 16, 17, and 18 September 2022.

World Wellness Weekend 2022 commences at Kamalaya Koh Samui with a nature walk on the morning of Friday 16 September. Taking in the southern tip of Koh Samui, the hike will be led by a team of fitness experts and cover more than a 6 km stretch of coastline from Kamalaya to the iconic landmark, Laem Sor Temple Pagoda.

On Saturday 17 September, led by Kamalaya’s Head of Yoga, Jyoti Gautam, a pranayama session will be streamed live via Kamalaya’s Instagram account @kamalayakohsamui. Yogi Jyoti aims to bring a unique sense of empowerment during her online session and will guide participants through intention setting and breathing exercises.

This is the sixth annual edition of World Wellness Weekend and will be celebrated in more than 130 countries by over 3,000 venues on 16, 17 & 18th September 2022.

This pro-bono event, aligned with the UNITED NATIONS’ 3rd SDG (Good Health & Well-being for All) unites wellness professionals, encouraging them to open their doors to locals and visitors, and raise awareness about lifestyle choices to live longer, healthier and happier.

From the serenity of yoga, mindfulness of Tai Chi, slow movements of Qi Gong, and therapeutic sound healing, all within the verdant setting of nature, Kamalaya Koh Samui is a haven of tranquility that offers guests a variety of holistic wellness experiences on a daily basis.

Named Worldwide Health & Wellness Destination of the Year 2022 at the World Spa & Wellness Awards, Kamalaya looks forward to celebrating the weekend with activities surrounded by nature organised by our experienced team members at hand.

First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News

Thai Gastronomy Shines at the 2022 Phuket TOP25 Restaurants Awards

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TOP25 Restaurants Awards Phuket Thailand - TRAVELINDEX - TOP25RESTAURANTS.comPhuket, Thailand, September 2, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Travelindex unveiled the winners of its 2022 Phuket TOP25 Restaurants Awards, highlighting the favourite restaurants that exemplify why the Thai holiday island is a favourite gastronomy destination for gourmets and gourmands. Travelindex Announces its 2022 Phuket Restaurant Awards Revealing the Island’s Top Dining Venues ranked by Culinary Experts & the Restaurant Rating Index.

TOP25 Restaurants Phuket has announced the 2022 Awards with Samut restaurant taking the island’s top position for fine dining. Samut is helmed by chef Chatchawan Varahajeerakul, preparing fine Thai cuisine focusing on local seafood enhanced with local ingredients and spices. Close behind, in second position, is L’Arôme by the Sea, where Swiss chef Yannick Hollenstein creates modern French dishes in elegant restaurant with breathtaking sea views. The two top restaurants are followed by PRU, Phuket’s only Michelin-star restaurant, where chef Jimmy Ophorst raises regional food to a new level, inspire by Thailand’s various eco-systems. Nitan, an upscale, innovative Thai dining restaurant and Suay where Chef Noi serves modern Thai dishes, infused with European techniques.

The annual list and awards are based on Travelindex’s owned and patented “Restaurant Rating Index.” The multi-tier rating combines the power of crowd wisdom (social media and review sites) with artificial intelligence behavioral algorithms enhanced with guidance and expertise from on-the-ground experts, making it a true and objective curation and measuring standard.

“With the stringent criteria applied to all restaurants in Phuket, Thai restaurants and Thai chefs have made tremendous progress and represent now eighty percent of our award winners in Phuket. We contribute to fostering the image of Phuket as a prime regional gastronomy destination, not only for excellent international food but also for some outstanding Thai and hyper-local food.“, said Bernard Metzger, Founder and Chairman of the TOP25 Restaurants Guide and Award series.

THE PHUKET TOP25 RESTAURANTS AWARDS 2022 go to the following restaurants:

  1. Samut, Innovative Thai
  2. L’Arôme by the Sea, Modern French
  3. PRU, Modern Thai
  4. Nitan, Innovative Thai
  5. Suay, Modern Thai
  6. Black Ginger, Rustic Thai
  7. JAMPA, Innovative Thai
  8. Acqua, Italian Fine Dining
  9. Jaras, Modern Thai
  10. Ta Khai, Rustic Thai
  11. Saffron Phuket, Traditional Thai
  12. Takieng, Southern Thai
  13. Age Restaurant, International
  14. Blue Elephant, Royal Thai Cuisine
  15. Nahmyaa, Modern Thai
  16. Wagyu Steakhouse, International
  17. Mom Tri’s Kitchen, Innovative Thai
  18. Carpe Diem Beach Club, Mediterranean
  19. Seafood at Trisara, Traditional Thai
  20. Tu Kab Khao, Traditional Thai
  21. Baan Rim Pa, Royal Thai Cuisine
  22. Kata Rocks Clubhouse, Mediterranean
  23. Talung Thai, Modern Thai
  24. Silk, Traditional Thai
  25. One Chun, Southern Thai

Seeking a little inspiration for where to dine in Phuket? Luckily, TOP25 Restaurants has just announced the winners of its annual TOP25 Phuket Restaurants Awards, highlighting the best restaurants on Thailand’s holiday island: https://tinyurl.com/2gfzwpr9

If you do not see your favorite restaurant on this year’s TOP25 Restaurants list, please click here for its submission.

About TOP25 Restaurants by Travelindex
Travelindex is a content-driven ecosystem for the travel and tourism sectors. Our media group operates an open and free digital platform, connecting directly to millions of people worldwide, providing inspiration and advice for discerning travelers. The TOP25 Restaurants guides leverage the first independent rating system based on artificial intelligence combined with human expertise, to curate a premium selection of restaurants and available dining choices, wherever you are. We bring together the best of all cuisines with every establishment chosen first and foremost for the quality of cooking and service. The annual TOP25 Awards showcase the most outstanding restaurants and the ultimate collection of dining venues.

First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News

Thailand Grants Tourists Visa Extension to Stimulate Upcoming High Season

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Thailand Grants Tourists Visa Extension to Stimulate Upcoming High Season - VISITTHAILAND.net - TRAVELINDEXBangkok, Thailand, September 1, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Effective from 1 October, 2022, until 31 March, 2023, for tourists from countries/territories entitled for a visa exemption and visa on arrival to Thailand. Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) approved the proposal by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to extend the period of stay to 45 days for tourists from countries/territories entitled for visa exemption, and to 30 days for those eligible for a Visa on Arrival (VOA). This will be in effect from 1 October, 2022, until 31 March, 2023.

TAT has proposed the extension to stimulate the upcoming high season, which normally runs from October until March.

During the specially granted 6-month period, the length of stay per time will be extended from 30 days to 45 days for passport holders of the following countries/territories who may enter Thailand under a tourist visa exemption scheme: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Monaco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, The Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovak, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the UAE, UK, Ukraine, and USA.

Also, during the same 6-month period, the length of stay per time will be extended from 15 days to 30 days for passport holders of the following countries/territories who may apply for a VOA: Bhutan, Bulgaria, China, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Fiji, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Malta, Mexico, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, and Vanuatu.

In addition, passport holders of the following countries/ territories may enter Thailand without a visa under a bilateral agreement: Cambodia (14 days), Myanmar (14 days), Hong Kong (30 days), Lao PDR. (30 days, Macau (30 days), Mongolia (30 days), Russia (30 days and VOA), Vietnam (30 days), Argentina (90 days), Brazil (90 days), Chile (90 days), Korea (ROK) (90 days), and Peru (90 days).

Kindly note that nationals of certain countries/territories are required to apply for a visa only at the Royal Thai Embassy or the Royal Consulate-General in their country of residence or at the designated Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate-General. Therefore, travellers are advised to contact the nearest Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate-General to find out if they are eligible to lodge the application.

Information on the location and contact number of Royal Thai Embassies and Consulate-Generals is available at www.thaiembassy.org.

To apply online, visitors may check their eligibility to do so at the official website of the Thailand Electronic Visa at www.thaievisa.go.th.

Thailand warmly welcomes travellers from all countries/territories with proof of either a certificate of vaccination or, for unvaccinated individuals a negative RT-PCR or professional ATK test result within 72 hours of travel. These can be in a print or digital format. Random checks will be made on arrivals at Thailand’s international airports or land border checkpoints (in 22 provinces).

While in Thailand, both vaccinated and unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated travellers are advised to strictly follow the health and safety standards. Travellers who are experiencing COVID-like symptoms should get tested. If testing positive, they must get the appropriate medical treatment.

First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News

Wah Lok Dish of the Month Kurobuta Pork Roast

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Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant at Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit unveils Kurobuta Pork Roast as Dish of the Month for September and October.

This elevated version of the iconic ‘char siew’ is Executive Chinese Chef Lam’s special recipe. Marinated overnight, this special recipe deploys the succulent Kurobuta pork. Tender and bursting with flavours, this is the new must-try dish in Wah Lok.

Available at Wah Lok in September – October 2022
THB 680++

Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant
Level 2, Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit
Monday – Sunday
Lunch: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Dinner: 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Wah Lok is featured in the latest 2022 Michelin Guide Thailand.

For more information or reservations, please contact us at 02 090 7888

 

First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News