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KRABI

Tropical treat

Kick back at the Zeavola Resort on Phi Phi Island with a special rate that being offered exclusively to Thai nationals and expat resi¬dents. Accommodation in a Village Suite starts at Bt4,900 per night and includes breakfast for two at Baxil and complimentary WiFi Internet access. Guests also enjoy a 50percent discount on the van and speedboat service between Phuket International Airport and the Resort. The rate is valid through October 31. Call (075) 627 024 or email reser¬vation@zeavola.com.

Here comes the sun

Sunshine is guaranteed at Layana Resort & Spa in Koh Lanta, so much so that if it rains continuously between 10am and 5pm, the resort will pay back Bt1,000 per room per day. The promotion is valid for all guests staying at the resort from July 1 until December 23. The credit must be spent in the resort during the stay and cannot be redeemed for cash. The management will notify the guests every day at 5pm if the day qualified for the credit refund but reserves the right to can¬cel the offer without notice. Call (02) 713 23134 or email sales@layanaresort.com.

PHUKET

Poolside bliss

Renowned as one of the best resorts in Asia and a leader in the pool villa concept, the Banyan Tree Phuket offers an unforgettable experience with its new "Thai Tour Thai" rates. Rooms are priced from Bt8,900 to Bt27,900 per night depending on type and rates include daily buffet breakfast for two persons staying in Deluxe and Pool Villa and for four persons in a Two Bedroom Pool Villa. The package is appli¬cable for Thai residents and expatriates residing in Thailand only. Thai ID card (or work permit for expats) is required upon check in. The offer is good through October 31.  Call (076) 324 374 or email: reservationsphuket@banyantree.com,

BANGKOK

Down by the river

ShangriLa Hotel Bangkok offers a Bangkok Rate Break package for just Bt5,288 per night for Thai nationals and foreign resi¬dents in Thailand. Included is accommoda¬tion in a Deluxe room, buffet breakfast for two persons at the new Next2 and broadband Internet access. Guests also enjoy a 25percent discount on the Horizon Cruise buffet dinner and 50percent off a buffet meal for children aged seven to 12 years old (children aged 6 and below dine for free). The rate applies for single or double occupancy and cre¬dentials are required. The offer is good until the end of this month. Call (02) 206 8788 or email slbk@shangrila.com.

PATTAYA

A roaring good time

Planning a family holiday in Pattaya is easy with Sheraton Pattaya's Family Package. The rate is Bt11,990 for two night's accommoda¬tion in a Garden View Room and includes daily buffet breakfast for two adults and one child at Elements Restaurant, halfday visit to Sri Racha Tiger Zoo, transfer service from/to the resort, guaranteed late checkout until 4pm and 50percent discount on a second room for the children. The offer is good until September 30. Call (038) 259 888 or email reservations.pattaya@sheraton.com.

TIBET

In love with Lhasa

The Thousand Stars Foundation invites trav¬el lovers to join a cultural trip to Tibet from July 3 to 10. Participants will visit Potala Palace, the holy temple of Jokhang, Barkhor market, Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery and learn about Tibetan culture, arts and faith, as well as enjoy the picturesque scenery. The Foundation requests a contribu¬tion of Bt72,000 per person to cover roundtrip airfare, airport taxes, accommodation (double occupancy), all transportation, meals and entrance fees to the temples and services. For single room occupancy, please add Bt 4,000.

Call Prachawan on (081) 638 1690 or email 1000tara@gmail.com.