TG Kunming Big Surprise 2,900 Baht

What: Fly Bangkok – Kunming – Bangkok with Thai Airways Economy Class for a tempting 2,900 baht ++.

When:  Reservation and ticketing between 01st – 31st of January, 2009. Departure between 01st – 31st of January, 2009.

Details at Thai Airways’ website.

December 31, 2008 | Filed Under Travel | Leave a Comment 

HP Mini Notebook: Great Looks, Great Price

What: HP Mini Notebook HP Mini-1001TU. Need a small warrior for the road? It’s usability is fantastic and the design makes this one netbook you’ll be happy to show off, just to mention the silver spiraling pattern across the piano black surface … And it’s no longer a bit much for your wallet.

How much: Usually priced slightly below 1,000 US$, HP Thailand sells the little gem for an astonishing 16,900 baht, Windows XP included.

Where: Directly via HP Thailand.

December 31, 2008 | Filed Under Computers, Electronic Appliances | Leave a Comment 

The 1,000 Baht Escape

What: “If you’re tired of bad economic and political news, leave your worries behind and take a trip during the New Year to refresh yourself before starting 2009,” suggests the Bangkok Post. “This time, though, the trip should be simple and affordable at only 1,000 baht a day to suit the present belt-tightening situation.”

The trip taught some about happiness from the simplicity that they had ignored for a long time.

Where: All about the 999-baht-trip you find here – including accommodation. Excluding though beer.

December 30, 2008 | Filed Under Culture & Nature, Travel | Leave a Comment 

Agoda Slashes Thailand Hotel Prices

What: More Thailand hotel prices slashed. Looks like a good time to come to Thailand. Take advantage. “There are huge hotel discounts everywhere,” writes hotel booking site Agoda in a mailing.

Where: Agoda actually offers hotels everywhere, but the current Thailand deals are very nice. Phuket’s marvel of a hotel Mövenpick goes for 203 352 US$, Bangkok’s elaborate Lebua for 139 241 US$. Decent Sukhumvit hotels such as Four Wings from 39 68 US$ upwards.

Here’s the hotel list for Bangkok, here for Thailand. Take a stroll and make the math.

December 29, 2008 | Filed Under Hotels, Travel | Leave a Comment 

TAT’s Thailand Super Deals

What: Hail the crisis. Great hotel deals during the peak of the high season. Thailand’s Tourism Authority TAT has launched “Super Deal – Thailand’s best deal packages.” You won’t find any backpackers’ offers, but quite tempting prices for spas, boutique and higher-up hotels.

Where: Go to Thailand Super Deals.

How much: Some prices are down 50%.

December 29, 2008 | Filed Under Hotels, Travel | Leave a Comment 

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