Connecting people, linking places

Nok Air, a domestic budget airline in Thailand, will definitely feel the heat, as it has been the only airline to operate on these routes up to now. Travellers, however, should benefit from more competitive prices. AirAsia plans to operate two flights daily – morning and afternoon – to these three provinces. For special promotions, visit www.AirAsia.com.

 

Marvels at the marina

Phuket International Boat Show returns to southern Thailand’s beach destination from January 8 to 11 and will, as ever, be attracting the rich and famous with luxury craft by Dufour, El Aleph Cruising, Lee Marine and other yacht agents. Aston Martin, BMW, Mini and Rolls Royce are rolling in to offer great deals on  luxury cars. Find out more at www.PhuketBoatShow.com.

 

Japanese by design

Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai’s Akaligo restaurant offers a Japanese dinner buffet every Friday and Saturday from 6 to 10.30pm. Orchestrated by chef Kongwuth Chaiwongkachon, who appeared on the cooking series “Iron Chef (Thailand)”, the dishes include fish sashimi, Truffle Wagyu Sushi, Signature Salad and more. The buffet is Bt950 per person for standard set and Bt1,300 per person for one more additional set menu. For table reservation, call (053) 888 888.

 

In training for Asean

Dusit Hotels, the pioneer of hospitality schools in Thailand, is to launch one more Dusit Thani Hotel School in late 2015. The new hospitality school will focus on Asean Common Competency Standards for Tourism Professionals. Located in Bangkok, the new school will operate separately from Dusit Thani College on Srinakharin Road. It will offer a complete curriculum for up to 1,300 students at both certificate and diploma levels, covering all areas of hotel operations.