Sawasdee Ka!

Welcome to the May Tuk Tuk Express! 

A special hello to all our readers in New Zealand this month!  We not only have a medical tourism seminar in Auckland and Wellington to invite you to, but we would also like to encourage you to contact our representative office in Auckland with any curly questions you may have about Thailand.  Their details are:

Francis Travel Marketing

PO Box 1310, Auckland

Phone 09 4891363 / Fax 09 4891370

E enquiries@francistravelmarketing.co.nz

For all our readers, we have a great competition for La Flora in Khao Lak, and some wonderful tips for a family holiday from one of our readers.

We've just found out that Jetstar are having an amazing 3rd birthday sale.  Buy a ticket to almost any of their destinations - including Phuket and Bangkok - and your friend can go along for just $3!!  Check out www.jetstar.com for details.

We also thought most of you shop-a-holics out there would be interested to know that this year's Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2007 (the nationwide shopping festival) is being extended to three months!  It will run throughout the country from 1 June - 31 August.  So start saving your money so that you can spend big!!  Click here to enter a competition to win two tickets to Thailand, two night's accommodation in Bangkok and a Visa Cash Card with Baht 25,000 spending money on it.

Plus don't miss our super deal of the month!

Happy travels,

TAT Australia & NZ


La Flora Swimming Pool

Hotel of the Month - La Flora

The elegant and boutique La Flora Resort & Spa is located right on one of the beautiful golden sandy beaches of Khao Lak. Whether you choose to enjoy a relaxing treatment at the luxury spa, or a sunset cocktail at the pool bar, the captivating views of the crystal clear Andaman Sea will create memories that will last a lifetime.

Win three night's accommodation at La Flora


Meditourism

Medical Tourism - Restored Beauty Getaways

Thailand has excelled in offering superior medical treatment to hundreds of thousands of international tourists for years.  Not only is the quality of treatment second to none, so are the levels of care.

Since 2003, Restored Beauty Getaways has been sending Australians to Thailand for medical treatment.  This month they invite you to meet with a Phuket Cosmetic Surgeon for a free consultation so any questions you may have will be answered before you go ...

More info on Meditourism and the consultations


Bangkok Film Festival

Bangkok International Film Festival

For those of you who love a good film and like to experience different cultures, this is for you. 

Bangkok International Film Festival is being held from 19-29 July 2007.

More information


Koh Lanta

Destination Spotlight - Koh Lanta

We check out one of Thailand's most relaxing, hidden gems - Koh Lanta.

Just off the southern coast of Krabi, this islands boasts some glorious new accommodation that will keep you pampered as you please.  Restaurants, spas, diving, beach activities, hiking, elephant riding ... and hardly any tourists!  What more could you want?

Discover more about Koh Lanta


Pearsons on ele back

Travellers' Tales

A family holidaying in Thailand tells us that their holiday highlights were elephant riding in Chiang Mai and sea kayaking with John Gray's Sea Canoe in Phuket.

Read on to find out more


Bundarika Villas

Deal of the Month - Bundarika Villas

Stay 7 nights in a Pool Villa in Phuket for $2099* per person, including:

* return economy class flights from Australia

* airport transfers

* daily breakfast

* two massages per person

* dinner for two

* private car and driver

* resort discounts and much more ...


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