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8 Five Star Hotels in Bangkok for less than USD 90 during Songkran 2011

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Comments Posted on Mar 13, 2011 Last Updated Mar 13, 2011 Posted by Aaron

Silver water cup for pouring water during Songkran festival

(Plus 9 more Bangkok 5 Stars under USD 100)

The world famous Songkran Festival
is now less than a month away. While many people head to Chiang Mai for the raucous water festival, often dubbed The World’s Biggest Water Fight, Bangkok also has a lot of fun, with the area around Kaosan Road being the best-known. If you want to stay in the thick of the action, one of the hotels near Wat Pho
will put you there.

However, as someone who has experienced the non-stop mayhem that Songkran festival celebrations turn out to be, let me tell you, you will probably appreciate a nice hotel a little removed from the battle ground, where you won’t get drenched as soon as you walk out of the hotel doors.

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Koh Samui 2011: Events and Festivals

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Comments Posted on Nov 18, 2010 Last Updated Nov 19, 2010 Posted by Aaron

regatta yachts in port aon Koh Samui

This is part three in a series of planned events and festivals in various parts of Thailand in 2011. The previous installments were:

Koh Samui events in 2011

The wonderfully sunny island of Koh Samui, well known as one of the true melting pots of Thailand, is home to Muslim, Buddhist, Chinese and tribal populations, and 2011 promises to another diverse calendar of events.

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Chiang Mai 2011: Events and Festivals

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Comments Posted on Nov 11, 2010 Last Updated Nov 11, 2010 Posted by Aaron

cotton umbrellas at the Kor Sang Festival in Chiang Mai

In part two in a series of scheduled festivals and events in 2011. This week we look at the northern capital, Chiang Mai. Part one last week was Events & Festivals in Phuket 2011

Events in Chiang Mai 2011

Tucked up in the northern mountains of Thailand, Chiang Mai is proud of its uniquely northern slant on Thai culture. 2011 promises to be an interesting and varied one, with a wide range of events and festivals to cater for all tastes.

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Phuket 2011: Events and Festivals

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Comments Posted on Nov 04, 2010 Last Updated Nov 05, 2010 Posted by Aaron

Phuket Vegetarian Festival, held in October every year

Approaching the end of the year, I thought it would be a good idea to highlight some of the events in various areas of Thailand in 2011. Every Thursday this month I will present a rundown of events and festivals in different areas of Thailand. This week- Phuket.

Events in Phuket in 2011

The popular and beautiful island of Phuket has as busy, and as exciting, a schedule in 2011 as previous years, with its dynamic mix of Thai cultural events and modern leisure activities.

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Loy Krathong 2010 Hotel Packages

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Comments Posted on Oct 25, 2010 Last Updated Nov 02, 2010 Posted by Aaron

Krathong float used during the Loy Krathong Festival

Loy Krathong 2010 hotel packages

The Loy Krathong festival is one of the most popular events on the Thai calendar, and originated historically when Thai people offered thanks to the Goddess of Water by floating their krathongs, or delicately crafted floats – made of lotus leaves, a candle and incense sticks – on the river to wash away all bad luck and misfortune, and make wishes for the future. Loy Krathong is a magical time to visit Thailand.

I have assembled a list of hotels in Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai that offer special Loy Krathong packages designed to relax and replenish your soul.

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