The Conrad Koh Samui may be a little isolated, but it makes up for it with lovely rooms and great views. A few service kinks to work out, but overall an excellent stay. A friend once described the Conrad Koh Samui to me as an “influencer magnet”. I disagree with that notion – in my…
Review: Waldorf Astoria Bangkok (King Corner Suite)
Hilton Honors loyalists are spoilt for choice in Bangkok, with both a Conrad and Waldorf Astoria plus a plethora of lower brands. On my trip to Bangkok in March 2022, I set out to stay at both the Conrad and Waldorf Astoria. I will admit I had a degree of wariness when deciding to stay…
Review: Conrad Bangkok (Executive Room)
While the main purpose of my Thailand trip was to try the Singapore Airlines 737-8 Business Class, I was also keen to check out the luxury Hilton properties in Bangkok. Up until 2020, I had been a Marriott loyalist, but I then switched to Hilton. Bangkok boasts both a Conrad and a Waldorf Astoria, so…
Review: Avani+ Mai Khao Phuket Suites & Villas
After getting off my Singapore Airlines 737-8 Business Class flight to Phuket, my next stop was the Avani+ Mai Khao Phuket Suites & Villas. Since I was only on Phuket for one night, I opted to stay in the Mai Khao area as this was fairly close to the airport, about 20min drive away. While…
Thailand Discontinues Thailand Pass Entry Requirement from 1 July
Thailand has finally decided to scrap the Thailand Pass for foreigners, starting for entry from 1 July 2022. The Thailand Pass entry requirement for Thais 1 June, and also simplified for foreigners. With today’s news, foreigners will also no longer be required to apply for Thailand Pass prior to travel, which is fantastic news for…