Buffaloes on the run
Thai water buffaloes might not be as aggressive as Spanish bulls but they can certainly give the bulls a good run for their money and they're a lot more fun.
Buffaloes on the run
Thai water buffaloes might not be as aggressive as Spanish bulls but they can certainly give the bulls a good run for their money and they're a lot more fun. Chon Buri province, about an hour's drive east of Bangkok, is hosting Buffalo Racing on October 15. Beefy buffaloes, skinny buffaloes and white buffaloes will race against each other over a 100 metre long grassy strip, leaving a huge cloud of dust in the air. You'll be surprised - and terrified - at the beasts' terrific speed but poor sense of direction.
The old and the new
Novotel Phuket Phokeethra has now opened its doors to travellers wanting to stay in Phuket's old town, making it the first international hotel brand in the heritage locale of Phuket. Situated close to the old quarter with its ancient architecture, Buddhist temples and Taoist shrines, the hotel offers inquisitive travellers an opportunity to immerse themselves in the days of old Phuket when the town was busy with miners, priests and traders. Featuring 180 spacious rooms and suites with city, mountain and bay views, the hotel's stylish rooms offer premium bathroom amenities, LCD TVs, and complimentary WiFi and minibars. For wellness, fitness and relaxation, the hotel has a spa, gym and an indoor pool.
New award for Chiva-Som
Chiva-Som International Health Resort has been voted "The World's Best Destination Spa" for the third time in the Conde Nast Traveller magazine (UK edition) Readers' Travel Awards 2016. With a staggering guest satisfaction rating of 91.15 per cent, this latest triumph places Chiva-Som as the 17th best travel experience in the world's top 100, adding to the resort's extensive trophy cabinet. Chiva-Som is the only destination spa to have been consistently ranked as one of the top three Best Destination Spas at the Conde Nast Traveller Readers' Awards, since the awards were launched 19 years ago.
Spirit of the city
Amari Watergate's Charity Midnight Run returns to Bangkok on October 15 to raise funds for education in rural Thailand. Participants can experience the city by night while running through downtown Bangkok and return home with the coveted championship trophies and commemorative medal as well as sharing in the spirit of helping and giving.