Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2008

Note: Event dates and programme details may be subject to change. To ensure you have the most updated information, please reconfirm details prior to travel.
The Amazing Thailand Grand Sale, Thailand's annual 3 months shopping extravaganza from 1 June until 31 August 2008, offers world-class shopping, a diverse selection of quality products and services, special discounts of up to 70 percent and promotional offers being extended by participating department stores and retail outlets along designated 'Shopping Streets' in Bangkok and the popular tourist destinations of Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket and Hat Yai.The Shopping Streets provide a convenient opportunity to spot great buys in an exotic range of unique crafts and cottage industry products, including exquisitely hand-crafted decorative items for home and living and fashion accessories, available in the traditional as well as contemporary design.

Besides discount offers, our proud partners, Visa International offer special gift for visitors who shop using their Visa cards for 3,500 baht or more *get free natural soap at shops at Suvarnabhumi Airport and King Power downtown Duty Free Mall.

So, What else would be better than visiting Thailand during this time? Apart from great value shopping; Why not spare yourself some time to enjoy more of Thaialnd's beautiful nature, and explore her culture as well as people's way of life? With a vast array of Royal Orchid Holidays' flexible programme menu to major touris destinations in Thailand, your vacation planning in this special period will never be easier.

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Thailand International Dog Show 2008

(26 - 29 June, 2008: Hall 5-6, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center )

Note: Event dates and programme details may be subject to change. To ensure you have the most updated information, please reconfirm details prior to travel. Thailand International Dog Show 2008 will be bigger and better with more exhibitors, more activities and more fun for you, your family and your beloved dogs. This show is a special gathering place where you can find all the goods and services for your dogs in one place. You will also enjoy a host of exciting and entertaining activities, competitions, shows, clinics, seminars and workshops during the show. If you are a dog owner or dog lover, Thailand International Dog Show 2008 is a show that you cannot afford to miss out on. Entrance Fee: 15 Baht for Adult, Kids and Dogs/Pets enter for FREE **Fees will be donated to abandoned dog charities/associations**

3rd Laguna Phuket International Marathon

(15 June 2008:Laguna Phuket Resort)
The 3rd Laguna Phuket International Marathon will take place on 15 June 2008. After the huge success of the 2007 event with well over 3,000 participants, organizers expect more than 4,500 participants including 2,000 international runners from more than 45 countries.
Races:Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 Km Fun Run, 5 Km Walk, 2 Km Kids Run

Location:Phuket, Thailand

Start & Finish:Laguna Phuket Resort

Time Limits:Marathon 7 Hours
Half Marathon 4 Hours
10 Km Fun Run 2 1/2 Hours
5 Km Walk 2 hours

Course:The marathon course is an out and back course with a loop for the last 7 km. The course is flat for the first 11 km with some rolling hills between Km 11 and Km 15 and again between Km 23 and Km 28 and Km 35 and Km 37. The half marathon follows the marathon course and turns at Km 9 of the marathon course. It then follows the marathon course back to the finish line. The course is flat except for some rolling hills between KM 14 and 16. The 10.5 Km Run and 5 Km Walk are flat loop courses looping around Laguna Phuket. See the course map here.

Awards:There will be trophies for the top three of every age group and for overall winners.

Medals: Every finisher will receive a commemorative medal.

Registrations:For race only registrations.

Online registration will open on 1 October 2007 and close on 2 June 2008. Early bird entry fees will apply until 31 March 2008. Accommodation packages will also be available for booking. For more information, visit Phuket Marathon 2008