Flying high to Nay Pyi Taw
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Bangkok Airways launches direct flights between Bangkok and Nay Pyi Taw next month, becoming the first foreign airline to fly to Myanmar's capital. Billed as "boutique airline" for its premium services, Bangkok Airways will offer three flights weekly (
Flight PG721 departs Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) at 5pm and arrives Nay Pyi Taw at 7pm. The return flight leaves Myanmar’s capital at 7.30pm and land at Bangkok at 10.30pm. Visit www.BangkokAir.com.
Sounds with a tropical beat
Samui Island welcomes the high tourist season at the beginning of October by hosting the 2013 edition of the Samui Latin and Jazz Week. Saskia Laroo, Carlos Matos, Judith Nijland and Koh Mr Saxman are among the 40 international and Thai artists who’ll be performing at six different venues around the island. The two “Main Stage” events take place on October 4 and 5 at Chaweng Beach. Find out more at www.SamuiLatinAndJazzWeek.com.
Action on the Andaman
The challenging Sheraton Krabi Trophy returns to the Andaman coastline next month with plenty of adventure races and beach parties. Supported by Sheraton, MBK Group, PTT, Singha and The Tourism Authority of Thailand, the second edition of this exciting race is set on September 21. The race offers four disciplines: Running, Cycling, Kayaking and Swimming, and expects to draw 100 teams from around the world.
Gourmet treats in cyberspace
Shoot, share and win this September with Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok and the #MyWGF World Gourmet Festival Instagram photo contest. From mouth-watering cuisine to chefs in action, Champagne glasses lined up at the Louis Roederer Lounge, or mixologists shaking up a storm at the Whisky Lounge, guests at this year’s World Gourmet Festival are encouraged to snap and share their favourite photo on Instagram to win a weekend stay at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok. Entrants simply include the official contest hashtag #MyWGF, tag @FSBangkok, geotag the location as Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok, and share for a chance to win.
