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Published on April 12, 2008

"The route is getting more attention from travellers in both Singapore and Phuket," says Tassapon Bijleveld, Thai AirAsia's CEO. "We are confident that the Phuket-Singapore tourism market will grow and grow."

The airline operates daily flights between Singapore and Phuket.

Now manning the kitchen

Chef Benjamin Roy Rendell has moved to the Landmark Hotel. This award-winning chef has 40 years of experience in famous five-star hotels and restaurants around the world, including the Savoy Hotel in London, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Jakarta and the Shangri-La in Singapore.

Rendell has also worked in Thailand at such names as the Regent Cham-Am Hotel and Le Meridien Phuket. He cooked at Bangkok's Shangri-La Hotel prior to joining the Landmark.

Test your iron constitution

Chiang Mai will be a playground for weekend warriors and racers, when the city hosts the Chiang Mai Challenge 2008 on May 18. This triathlon-style adventure race consists of eight hours of long-distance running, mountain biking, swimming and paddling through the wilderness of Thailand's northern frontier. The competition is open to anyone fit and 16 years of age or older.

For more details, call (02) 676 3869 or visit www.Active-Asia.com.