BANGKOK: Shop till you drop

Prices start from Bt4,730 per night and include daily breakfast for two, discount vouchers from Siam Paragon and Emporium shopping malls, King Power discount coupons for King Power Downtown, King Power Pattaya and King Power Srivaree and an Emporium Tourist Card, entitling holders to discounts at its department store and shopping complex. There’s also a 20-per-cent discount on food only at Dusit Thani Bangkok’s restaurants and 20 per-cent discount on all a la carte treatments at the hotel’s Devarana Spa. Guests will receive a complimentary upgrade to the next room category when booking by November 15. Call (02) 200 9000 or e-mail: [email protected]. Visit www.Dusit.com/dtbk.

 

Seasonal treat

Give yourself a wonderful gift this festive season with Swissotel Le Concorde’s accommodation package and enjoy a great start to 2015. The Christmas special offer is priced at Bt6,700 per night for a single room and Bt7,555 per night for a twin room while the New Year package is marginally more expensive at Bt6,800 per night for a single and Bt7,795 per night for a twin. The offer includes complimentary Christmas or New Year's Eve buffet dinner for two people at 204 Bistro & Bar, a chance to win a lucky draw, 15 minutes of Thai massage for two people and 20-per-cent discount on the next booking. Two consecutive nights are required. Book before December 20. Call (02) 964 2222 or e-mail: [email protected].

 

Bangkok bargains

Northgate Ratchayothin invites every shopper to check out the Ratchadaphisek and Chatuchak areas with its “Stay 2 Weekend Nights and Save 20 Per Cent” package. Stay at the hotel from Friday to Sunday nights, and save 20 per cent off the best available rate when booking a Studio Room for 2 nights or more. The rate is Bt1,920 per night for two people and inclusive of in-room Wi-Fi throughout the stay. The offer is also valid for two-bedroom suites and is available until December 31. Call (02) 939 7949 or e-mail: [email protected]. Visit www.NorthgateBangkok.com.

 

PATTAYA

Fire in the sky

Hilton Pattaya unveils special packages for the city’s International Fireworks Festival that takes place over the weekend of November 28-29 at Pattaya Beach. The hotel has a choice of settings with panoramic views across the bay, the ideal place to enjoy this world class event. You can relax and watch the sparks fly from Edge restaurant, Drift lobby lounge and bar, and Horizon Rooftop restaurant and bar at level 34. Prices range from Bt1,850 per person at Drift to Bt3,100 per person for a premium set menu at Horizon. Advanced bookings are essential. Call (038) 253 000 or e-mail: [email protected].

 

HUA HIN

Tangerine dreams

Shine Spa at Sheraton Hua Hin Resort present a two-hour “Sense of Orange Dreams” spa package for Bt4,250 per person and Bt8,200 per couple. The refreshing experience starts with an Mandarin orange-scented steam or bath to refresh your mind and relax your body and is followed by an aromatic massage with orange-and-mint. It concludes with a herbal drink and refreshments and is available through December. Call (032) 708 000 extension 6201.

 

KOH KOOD

The sky’s the limit

Soneva Kiri introduces twice weekly flights by private plane to Siem Reap in Cambodia, home to the captivating world heritage wonders of Angkor Wat from November 16. The new service comprises flights to Siem Reap and back every Sunday and Wednesday with brief stops on the ground at Trat airport to clear Thai customs and immigration. The price is $650 plus taxes for adults and children over 12 and $325 plus taxes for the under twelve’s – with an opening offer of $450 plus taxes per head until December 20. A private charter for up to eight people is also possible. Call (039) 619 800 and (082) 208 8888 or e-mail: [email protected]. Visit www.soneva.com.