Gateway to the sun

The highlight is watching the sun rise through the 15 gates of the temple at the same time from April 3-5. This amazing phenomenal only happens once a year. Folk music and cultural events add a festive mood on the evenings of April 6 and 7. Sitting on the top of an extinct volcano, this Khmer complex is a Hindu shrine dedicated to God Shiva. Call (044) 514 447 to 8.

 

Airbus to provide services for A380

Thai Airways International signed with Airbus providing flight services for the A380 fleet. The contract, which will run for 15 years, provides an extensive scope of A380 line replaceable units and spare parts availability, component repairs, logistics services, and tools availability. This long-term commitment, says THAI’s technical manager Captain Montree Jumrieng, recognises the airline’s confidence in Airbus to deliver the best possible service for its new flagship product.

 

Baggage price tiers reduced on AirAsia

AirAsia is reducing prices of the 15kg and 20kg baggage tiers on AirAsia flights and 25kg and 30kg baggage tiers on AirAsia X flights. The reduction could save passengers up for 48 per cent. The airline is also introducing 35kg and 40kg baggage tiers options to meet popular demand. The new sports equipment fees are now the same price as the check-in baggage tiers, with an additional Bt220 as handling fees for AirAsia flights (AK, FD, QZ) and AirAsia X (D7) flights. Visit Facebook/AirAsiaThailand.

 

Adventures in the wilderness

Hit the wild West, and survive a daylong adventure race. The rain forest, waterfalls and uncharted caves of Kanchanaburi become a playground for weekend warriors next month as the River Kwai Trophy Adventure Race 2012 returns on March 10. Part of the Amazing Thailand Adventure Race series, the race will set off from the famous bridge over the River Kwai and then take participants through the scenic trails and countryside of Thailand’s west. It features biking, running, swimming and kayaking. Visit http://AMA-events.com.