Value for your baht

The study counts the costs for two people of a one-night stay in a four-star hotel, a two-course meal with coconut juice, beers, massage as well as rental of bicycles and snorkel equipment. On Koh Pha-ngan, that adds up to Bt7,322.50, making the small island the most affordable. Koh Tao, which is also in Thailand, comes second, while Gili Trawangan in Indonesia is in third place. 

 

Direct to Nay Pyi Taw

Bangkok Airways is now offering three weekly flights between Bangkok and Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar’s capital city. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and operate on 70-seater ATR72 aircraft. Flight PG721 departs Suvarnabhumi Airport at 5pm and arrives at Nay Pyi Taw International Airport at 7pm. The inbound flight PG722 leaves Nay Pyi Taw at 7.30pm and lands in Bangkok at 10.30pm. Visit www.BangkokTravelClub.co.th.

 

Pampered in style

Let’s Relax Day Spa, managed by Siam Wellness Group, has opened its 7th branch at Mandarin Hotel, one of the most renowned hotels in Bangkok that recently underwent a major renovation to make it more modern yet maintain its classical elegance. The new Let’s Relax Spa, with more than 20 treatment rooms, is located on the Mezzanine Floor and promises spa fans a peaceful retreat in the middle of Bangkok. Call (02) 633 3359. 

 

A bridge to Phitsanulok 

AirAsia bridges Bangkok and Phitsanulok province via two daily flights. Operated on A320 aircraft, the morning flight departs Don Mueang International Airport at 6.55am, and arrives at Phitsanulok at 7.50. The return flight leaves the northern province at 8.20 and lands in Bangkok at 9.15. The evening flight travels from Bangkok at 5.40pm and arrives at Phitsanuloke at 6.35pm. The aircraft departs for Bangkok at 7pm. Phitsanulok is a gateway to the lower part of Thailand’s north and is one hour to road from the historical site of Sukhothai. Visit www.AirAsia.com.