Thailand Sales Planner - From Travel Agent September 10, 2007 - (Page 6)

Thailand has always been a popular destination and is frequently the starting point for discovering Southeast Asia, China and points further east. Visitors will find a wealth of travel options when they travel to Thailand, including air, cruise and rail. Once they arrive, they’ll find a country on the move and a similar variety of transportation choices. FROM TUK TUKS TO SKYTRAINS Thailand’s Convenient Options GETTING THERE BY AIR: All leading international airlines have direct flights to Bangkok. Most visitors will arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport, also known as the new Bangkok International Airport. Suvarnabhumi is 15 miles east of Bangkok; Pattaya is a 90minute drive from the airport. v Suvarnabhumi replaced Don Muang International Airport as Thailand’s major gateway. Thailand’s four other interna’ tional Airports are in Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, Phuket, and Chiang Rai. Thai Airways is the country’s national carrier. Thai Airways offers tours through its Royal Orchid R Holiday Tour Packages. Thai Airways International: Air www www.thaiairways.com. BY SEA: Cruise ships make Thailand a port of call at two modern deep-sea ports, one between Bangkok and Pattaya, about a two-hour drive from the Thai capital, and the other at the island resort of Phuket. Cruise companies sailing to Southeast Asia, with Thailand included in their itineraries, include: Azamara Cruises Carnival, Crystal Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Regent Seven Seas R Cruises, Seabourn Cruise Line, SeaDream Yacht Club, and Silverseas Cruises. Port Authority of Thailand: www www.port.co.th Laem Chabang Port: www.lcit.com Cruise Thailand: www www.cruise-thailand.com BY RAIL: A regular train service links Singapore with Bangkok via Kuala Lumpur and Butterworth in Malaysia. The trip takes about 48 hours including an afternoon free in Kuala Lumpur and a morning spent in Penang. Departures daily are daily, Passengers change trains at Kuala Lumpur and Butterworth (Penang). www.seat61.com/Malaysia.htm w The luxurious Eastern & Oriental Express runs direct from Singapore to Bangkok. Eastern & Oriental Express: www.orientexpresstrains.com/ w rr eando/train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Pattaya Beach, Phuket, Samui, Sukhothai and Trat. There are several low-cost airlines operating regular flights to locations within Thailand, including Nok Air, Air Asia, Orient-Thai Airlines and PB Air. Thai Airways International: Air www www.thaiairways.com. Bangkok Airways: www.bangkokair www.bangkokair.com Nok Air: www.nokair.com www.nokair AirAsia: www.airasia.com One-Two-Go by Orientne-T Thai Airlines: www.orient-thai.com PB Air: www.pbair.com www.pbair GETTING AROUND BY AIR: Thai Airways has 12 domestic routes out of Bangkok to Chiang Rai, Hat Yai, Khon Kaen, Krabi, Y Nakhon Si Thammarat, T Trang, Phitsanulok, Phuket, U Surat Thani, Ubon Ratchathani and Udon Thani. Bangkok Airways flies 6| Thailand Travel Planner Tv http://www.seat61.com/Malaysia.htm http://www.orientexpresstrains.com/eando/train http://www.thaiairways.com http://www.bangkokair.com http://www.nokair.com http://www.airasia.com http://www.port.co.th http://www.lcit.com http://www.orient-thai.com http://www.pbair.com http://www.cruise-thailand.com http://www.thaiairways.com

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Contents Make the Most of Amazing Thailand, Land of Heritage and History Planning a Trip to Thailand: Essential Information Transportation: Convenient Options, from Tuk Tuks to Skytrains Thailand's Vibrant Culture: Experience the Art of Thai Living Sampling Thailand’s Top 20 Delights Hotel Choices: From Luxury to Budget-Friendly Map of Thailand Overview of Thailand’s Regions Central Thailand: The Delights of Bangkok and Beyond Northeastern Thailand: A Distinct Culture All Its Own Northern Thailand: Experience the Iconic Heritage Southern Thailand: Balmy and Beautiful Days International Festivities in Thailand: Let Yourself Be Enchanted Water Sports: The Fun, Sun, Surf and Serenity of Thai Beaches Ecotourism: Encounter the Sheer Beauty of Thai Nature The Beauty of Wellness and Wellbeing in Thailand Shopping: Excite Yourself with a Myriad of Thai Trends

Thailand Sales Planner - From Travel Agent September 10, 2007

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