Service with a Smile

Based at Suvarnabhumi, the airline is part of the Thai Airways family. The airline operates the new Airbus A320 with 174 seats. The Thai Smile route network will cover regional and domestic destinations within a two to three hour flight time from Thailand, with a focus on ASEAN, China and India. Visit www.ThaiSmileAir.com.

 

Japan travel fair at Terminal 21

The Japan National Tourism Organisation will hold Visit Japan Travel Fair 2012 at Terminal 21 shopping mall from July 20 to 22. The fair is to promote a self-guided travel around Japan, and it features representative booths from Japan and Thailand giving an idea on how to survive Japan on your own. There’ll also be cultural shows and exhibitions to tickle your sense of travel. 

 

Deliciously organic at Hansar

Hansar Samui resort has launched its own organic garden, aquaponic fish and veggie farm, thanks to the efforts of Indra Budiman, the hotel’s general manager, who has turned an empty site into a vegetable bed. Ginger, galangal, turmeric, lemongrass, rosemary, holy basil, thyme, tarragon, Italian basil and many other goodies are now guaranteed organic. Nestled on Bophut Beach, this stylish resort enjoys a stretch of golden sand and turquoise waters. Visit www.HansarSamui.com.

 

A nod for your favourite spa

Nominations for the 8th Annual AsiaSpa Awards are now being invited on the AsiaSpa Awards website. Showcasing 24 categories that highlight and pay tribute to the latest in spa trends, the AsiaSpa Awards will give recognition to the top spas in the region. “Holistic Treatment of the Year” and “Spa Personality of the Year” Awards are given 24 categories and will be presented on November 15 in Hong Kong. Nominate your favourite at www.AsiaSpaAwards.com.