Bangkok Airways has knocked 5 per cent off ...
Get a pass with Bangkok Air
Bangkok Airways has knocked 5 per cent off airfares with a new promotion called �eyond the Boarding Pass� Until July 31, passen�ers who present a boarding pass from any airline when paying for a Bangkok Airways flight get the discount. Find out more at 1771 and www.BangkokAir.com.
Westin� �aste�bonanza
Taste, the restaurant at the Westin Grande Sukhumvit, has a great Sunday lunch buffet with dishes for every palate, from Mediterranean to Thai and Japanese, and the chef is a genius with desserts. Would you believe teppanyaki ice cream? The cr�e br�� is luscious too, and there� plenty more. Adults pay Bt930, children eat for Bt465. Book a table at (02) 207 8000.
How to see the country
�ly & Drive Thailand 2010� a new guidebook from the Tourism Authority of Thailand and MasterCard, has more than 50 routes to choose from, whether you�e starting in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Krabi, Phitsanulok, Ubon Ratchathani, Surat Thani or anywhere else.
And there� a package deal on offer starting at Bt5,999, with two nights�accommodation and a car for three days. The details are at (02) 250 45803 and http://Thai.TourismThailand.org/FlyAndDrive.
A summer of fine crafts
ThaiCraft� crafts fairs go midweek for a change starting today and again on July 8, 17 and 31 and August 28. More than 50 artisan groups will show quality home decor, accessories, gifts and toys at the Jasmine Building on Sukhumvit Soi 23.
Sip �air trade�coffee and buy organic greens while browsing among beautiful handwoven silk, jewellery, bed covers, tablecloths, baskets, spa products and more. The artisans will be demonstrating their techniques as well.