Sheets to the wind

Billed as Asia’s biggest and most popular regatta, the King’s Cup is putting on a spectacular display of the finest sailing talent from around the world, competing in changeable seas to win the “must-have” racing trophy in all of Asia. Six beachside parties will be hosted by some of Phuket’s most respected names in hospitality, including the host venue, Kata Beach Resort & Spa.

 

Sounds and light of Kanchanaburi

The River Kwai Bridge Festival returns to Kanchanaburi this Friday and as usual, the highlight will be the Sound & Light Show, which tells the history of the Death Railway, the Hellfire Pass and the Bridge on the River Kwai. During World War II, the 415km-long Death Railway ran from Thailand to Myanmar to support the Japanese defence lines. The festival also includes a big fair at the Bridge on the River Kwai. It's an excellent location for shopping, eating and having some fun. The festival continues through December 16.

 

Get on LINE with TAT

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched its “Amazing Thailand” official LINE account to help travellers receive the latest real-time information about the kingdom’s tourism activities and promotions on their smart phones. The information will be available for travellers who are already in Thailand as well as target travellers in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. The “Amazing Thailand” official LINE account fun stickers can be downloaded from now until December 26. LINE is an communication application for smartphone. 

 

Amazing Ayutthaya

The Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya World Heritage Fair takes place from Friday until December 16 at the historical park. The fair offers visitors a light and sound show of its glorious years, exhibitions of Ayutthaya as a World Heritage Site, culture performances. and beauty pageant contests.