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Koh Samui Ready to Blossom Again

Thailand's tourism industry has suffered blow after blow and yet still remains one of the world's most popular holiday destinations. This says something about the people and the natural assets with which the kingdom is blessed.

Over the recent years there've been all sorts of problems: volcanic ash, SARS, bird flu, swine flu, the military coup which ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the devastating Asian tsunami, the seizure and closure of the main Bangkok airport, the global credit crunch and most recently the political troubles in Bangkok and the subsequent knee-jerk response from several countries advising against travel throughout the whole Kingdom.

Thailand Entices Tourists and Business Back

The Thai government launches travel incentives in a bid to win back the world's travelers as government advisories are reduced

Several signs have emerged this week that the world's confidence in Bangkok is slowly returning following last month's violence.

New Banyan Tree Hotel to Open its Doors on Samui

Chain of leading hotel resorts in the Asia-Pacific region, Banyan Tree, opens a new resort in Thailand on Samui Island. Banyan Tree Samui will be ready to receive its first guests in July 2010. The new hotel is situated in the most picturesque bay of the island - Lamai, which is surrounded on all sides by cliffs and thick jungle, which creates a unique atmosphere of seclusion and tranquility.

Violence in the Capital Fails to Scar Economy

Violence in the capital fails to scar economy

For the last nine weeks, as red-shirted protesters have fought to unseat the government, the prevailing image of Thailand has been one of conflict, but its economic indicators have been painting a picture of a country riding a robust wave of recovery.

Thailand Wins Four Out of 10 TripAdvisor Awards

The results of the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice 2010 awards are in, and the beautiful islands of Thailand brought home four out of 10 awards for beach destinations in Asia.

The islands of Ko Lanta, Khao Lak, Koh Phangan and Koh Samui were ranked #3, #4, #5 and #6, respectively, on the list of "Top 10 Beach & Sun Destinations in Asia." With these honors, Thailand became the most-awarded Asian country in the category, besting Vietnam, the Maldives and the Philippines.