In full bloom
Chiang Mai International Horticulture Exposition returns to the Lanna
In full bloom
Chiang Mai International Horticulture Exposition returns to the Lanna’s capital after its first-ever showcase in 2006. Also know as Royal Flora Ratchaphruek, the Expo will take place on Chiang Mai’s outskirts from November 9 to February 15. The showcase is, once again, full of fantastic surprises, among them the world’s smallest and, of course, biggest lotus, interactive gardens and light gardens, for example. More than 30 countries are exhibiting their signature gardens. To plan your visit, browse www.RoyalFlora2011.com.
That takes the bird
Great Hornbill Grill at PB Valley Khao Yai Winery in Nakhon Ratchasima province is celebrating the Vegetarian Festival until October 5 with such dishes as deep fried angel mushroom with Thai herbs, Mediterranean grilled vegetable platter and PB bean salad. Committed vegetarians will also be pleased to learn that chef Theprasit and his team will also be offering a vegetarian menu all year round from now on. Book a table at (036) 226 415 or (02) 262 0030-3.
‘Boat garage’ opens for business
Royal Phuket Marina is establishing a fully covered dry boat storage facility at its award-winning yacht marina on the island’s eastern coast. The “boat garage” as it is called, will have space for approximately 30-35 vessels of up to 33- feet in length. Storage is weather-proof and the service includes hauling boats in and out of the water, as well as cleaning and maintenance. Opening on Saturday, the new facility further underlines the Mediterranean-style marina’s status at the forefront of luxury boating in Phuket and the Andaman Sea. Visit www.RoyalPhuketMarina.com.
New Airbus for Air Asia
Thai AirAsia adds a brand new Airbus A320 to its fleet, bringing the total to 21. This latest A320, with 180 seats, is based in Bangkok, and flies on the Bangkok-Hat Yai, Krabi, and Udon Thani routes from next month onwards. The airline will get one more new A320 in December. It also plans to launch a direct flight from/to Bangkok and Colombo early next year.
