Taxi while you wait

The 10 new kiosks, found outside Gates 4 and 7 on the first floor of the terminal building, are designed to cut waiting times to as little as five seconds. Passengers in groups or with many bags will be able to opt for one of the larger taxis to ensure they have enough space. These methods will reduce the processing time to allocate the taxi.

 

Pulling the right strings

Puppet masters from China, Indonesia, Myanmar and Thailand come together this weekend to stage the International Puppet Festival 2014 in Chiang Mai. Running from Friday through Sunday, the festival is being held at the Traditional Lanna House Museum, Chiang Mai University’s Art Centre and the Centre for the Promotion of Arts and Culture daily from 9.30am to 9.30pm.

 

Street magic comes to Bangkok

Acrobats, trick cyclists, fortune tellers, magicians and musicians are among the many street artists who will return to the capital for the 2014 edition of the Bangkok International Street Show. Billed as the best free show in the capital, the performances can be found at different venues around town from tomorrow through Sunday between 3 and 9pm. Find out more by calling (02) 615 1501.

 

Sunsets over the sea

Movenpick has expanded its portfolio of hotels in Thailand with the opening of the 50-room Movenpick Resort on Samui’s Laem Yai Beach. The beachfront resort overlooks several tropical islands in the Gulf of Thailand and is located on the northwest coast of the island. The beautiful sunsets on the beach and surrounding green hills make the resort one of the island’s most romantic boutique resorts. Check it out at www.Moevenpick-hotels.com.