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AsiaOne Thailand hotel fire kills five, injures dozens Vancouver Sun BANGKOK – Five people were killed and dozens injured in a fire Saturday at a hotel in Hat Yai, the largest city in southern Thailand, officials said. The blaze broke out at the Lee Gardens Hotel in downtown Hat Yai, which is a popular destination with … Continue reading →

Hotel-Brand: Fünf Tote und 336 Verletzte BILD Hat Yai (Thailand) – Bei einem schweren Brand im Lee Gardens Hotel im Süden Thailands sind mindestens fünf Menschen getötet und 336 Gäste verletzt worden. 28 sind im Krankenhaus. Continue reading →

Inquirer.net Thailand hotel fire leaves five dead, dozens injured Victoria Times Colonist Thai firemen extinguish a fire at Lee Gardens Plaza Hotel in Hat Yai, Songkhla province, March 31, 2012. Continue reading →

AFP Five dead, dozens injured in Thailand hotel fire AFP BANGKOK — Five people were killed and dozens injured in a fire Saturday at a hotel in Hat Yai, the largest city in southern Thailand, officials said. The blaze broke out at the Lee Gardens Hotel in downtown Hat Yai, which is a popular destination with … Continue reading →

TTR Weekly Bookings flow in for Songkran TTR Weekly BANGKOK, 29 March 2012: Thailand's hotel occupancy in February suggests hotels are heading for a positive Songkran festival as most major destinations report growth according to Thai Hotels Association president, Prakit Chanamournphong. Continue reading →

Paula's back in town Bangkok Post “The signs are looking good, with encouraging numbers of business and leisure travellers opting for destinations in Thailand. Continue reading →

Upbeat prediction for Thailand tourism from new Skål Thailand national president Pattaya Mail “The signs are looking good, with encouraging numbers of business and leisure travellers opting for destinations in Thailand. Continue reading →

TTR Weekly Hotels face wage increases TTR Weekly BANGKOK, 22 March 2012: Thailand's hotel industry will face rising payroll costs, 1 April, when a minimum wage increase ordered by the Pheu Thai government will take effect. Continue reading →

AussieHQ's Gary Meadows passes iT News He was found in his Phuket, Thailand hotel room by hotel staff on Saturday morning. “There was no malice, and at this time it is suspected that he had a heart attack,” UberGlobal chief executive Michael McGoogan said in a forum post announcing Meadows' … and more Continue reading →

Oman Daily Observer Hotel prices tumble across Asia as economy falters Oman Daily Observer In Thailand, hotel prices dropped on islands popular with vacationers as long-haul visitors were put off by rising air fares, the survey's authors said. They were down 15 per cent to an average $164 a night on Phuket and 8 per cent to $130 a night on … and more Continue reading →