Splendour of the Royal Barges

One of the grandest spectacles in Thailand, the processions takes approximately 55 minutes to make the 4.5 kilometre journey down the Chao Phraya River to Wat Arun, covering the section from Thonburi Bridge to Phra Phutta Yodfa Bridge. Tickets [Bt1,500] are available for those wishing to watch the Procession in comfort from the Royal Thai Navy pavilion. Alternately, the Procession can be viewed from various public spots along the river.

 

Running for a cause

 

The Standard Chartered Bangkok Marathon will take place on November 18 and covers a distance of 42.195 kilometres starting from Sanam Luang Park near the Grand Palace before crossing the Chao Phraya River and heading West along Boromratchchonnani Road. 

The race also offers 1.5, 4.5, 10 and 21.1 km legs to suit all fitness levels. For more about the competition and registration, visit www.BKKMarathon.com/ eng/regis_route.php.

 

Luxury living in Rayong

 

The newly opened Classic Kameo Hotel and Serviced Apartments in Rayong offers four room types: deluxe, studio suites, one-bedroom suites and spacious two bedroom suites. 

All rooms are decorated with high quality furniture in a contemporary style and feature separate living and kitchen areas, and a bathroom with shower and bathtub. In-room amenities include widescreen TVs with cable, stereo and DVD player, in-room Internet connection, and kitchenette with kitchenware and standard appliances; plus a washing machine in the one and two bedroom suites. Visit www.KameoCollection.com.

 

Tourists shop with MasterCard

 

MasterCard joins with the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration in launching the shopping extravaganza “Thailand Shopping Celebration 2012” Campaign. 

The campaign benefits tourists purchasing items via MasterCard at Central Department Store, CentralWorld, The Emporium Shopping Complex, Siam Paragon, and Megabangna. Find out more at www.MasterCard.com/TSC.