KRABI

Larger Than Life

The colonial and colossal Sofitel Phokeethra Krabi Resort & Spa (Klong Muang Beach, Nongtalay, Krabi, 075-627-800, 075-627-899, www.sofitel.com/asia) sits on Klong Muang Beach at the far end of Krabi where it’s so quiet and clean. The 276-room hotel features the largest swimming pool in the province, three dining outlets, four bars, a spa and a bakery shop. For golfers, the nine-hole golf course will be finished next month. They are offering promotional rates starting at B6,297 net for a deluxe room, inclusive of breakfast. Through Mar 31.

AIRLINES

One-Two-Five

Time flies and One-Two-Go (Call: 1126, www.fly12go.com) is turning five this year. So five is the lucky number from now to Mar 31, during which time 20 seats per flight are only B500 (excluding B600 surcharges and airport tax). You have to book your seat 14 days in advance and destinations include Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hat Yai, Krabi, Nakorn Srithammarat, Phuket or Surat Thani. Booking through Mar 12.

CHIANG MAI

From Barn to Boutique

Fifty-year-old barns have been converted into Kaomai Lanna Resort (1 Moo 6, Chiang Mai-Hod Rd., Baan Klang, Sunpatong, Chiang Mai, 053-834-470/-5, www.kaomailanna. com). This boutique hotel, with Banthai Village Hotel and Hotel de Charme group, is offering a 4-day/3-night package for B7,900. This package for two includes a two-night stay at Kao Mai Lanna, airport transfer, daily breakfast, one-hour Thai massage for two at Kaomai Lanna, and another night at Banthai Village, a contemporary Lanna style hotel in the heart of Chiang Mai town. Through Mar 31.

PHUKET

Sun, Sea, Swiss

The Swiss chain Movenpick Resort and Spa (509 Patak Rd., Karon Beach, Phuket, 076-396-139, www.movenpick-hotels.com) boasts Swiss hospitality and a tropical design with Thai influences. The beachfront hotel counts 183 suites and villas. Villas feature a sundeck, an open air shower and a plunge pool. There are four restaurants and bars, a gym, a spa and three swimming pools. Finally, the hotel is just 15 minutes from Patong. Rooms range from B7,615, for a deluxe garden view room, to B9,140 for a garden villa.

KHAO YAI

The Bao Got Moved

We told you that Ad and his Carabao Friends would perform last week, on Jan 12, at Bonanza Khao Yai, which would have been the perfect time with the perfect cool weather. The Diary of Carabao Concert has been rescheduled for Feb 16, 5pm onward. It will happen at the same venue and tickets are still B1,000. For more information, contact Thaiticketmajor at 02-262-3456., or www.thaiticketmajor.com