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Easter traditions
This annual festival is celebrated throughout the world in very different ways.
The history of Easter
Easter, which celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead, is Christianity’s most important holiday.
InterContinental Samui welcomes first guest
Speedboat transfers, gourmet cuisine, ‘in the know’ concierge services and a signature spa – some legends really do get better.
Through the Years
The past year, 2011, has been a difficult year for Thailand and wider Asia. Thousands still remain affected by the floods in and around Bangkok, with a big clean-up under way.
InterContinental opens in Samui
The highly anticipated InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort has announced its opening date as February 1 2012.
Laguna Phuket Resort To Lose 350 Staff in Major Renovation
Latest Union representatives on Phuket have asked for help from a Phuket Vice Governor as a well-known Phuket resort prepares to close its doors for renovation and lay off its staff.
Phuket's Wage Rise Likely to Deliver Labor Shortage, Prices Pressure
News Analysis Sunday marks important events in Burma and on Phuket that combine to accelerate the holiday island’s shortage of labor and apply more pressure on already-high prices.
Phuket Snub as Discord Looms on 300 Baht Wage Push
Latest A snub to the tourism industry and other Phuket employers has come with the island on the verge of pioneering the new and highly controversial 300 baht minimum wage.
Here Comes Phuket's 300 Baht Minimum Pay Rise, Ready or Not
Latest The minimum pay rise from 221 baht to 300 baht for Phuket from April 1 now has the Governor’s formal approval, so the pressure on keeping prices down will increase.