Press Release

Prime Minister Taksin Visits Beautiful Doi Angkhang

Prime Minister Taksin recently visited Angkhang to preside over the Royal Project Board Meeting. At this meeting, a budget of 139 Million Baht was given by the government to assist the development of the 11 Royal Project Stations including Doi Angkhang.

Angkhang will be the first area receiving the money and investments are planned investment in a number of areas. These include building a Tourist Information Centre, improving the roads, ensuring that the natural beauty of the area is maintained and promoting Angkhang.

The mountain location and cool climate make Angkhang an ideal escape from the heat of the city. With the Royal Project and several hilltribe villages to visit, there's plenty for visitors to do. In addition, mountain biking, hill walking, mule riding and trekking are available as well as more sedate activities such as bird watching.

Note to Editors : A comfortable 3 hour drive from Chiang Mai, through some of Thailand's most spectacular scenery, Angkhang is the perfect place to unwind. Developed as part of the Royal Angkhang Research Station, the Angkhang Nature Resort offers 72 superior rooms and 2 suites. Each room is furnished in teakwood, decorated with local Thai fabrics and has a spacious private balcony from which to enjoy the view of the surrounding countryside. The Camellia Restaurant serves delicious Thai and western specialities using the fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs grown locally by the Royal Angkhang Agricultural Station Project. For more information on the Angkhang Nature Resort, visit the website at www.amari.com.

For further information please contact :

Ms. Nikki Busuttil
Director of Communications
Amari Hotels and Resorts
847 Petchburi Road
Pratunam, Rajthevi
Bangkok 10400
Thailand

Tel.  66 (0) 2255 3767 , 66 (0) 2255 4588
Fax.  66 (0) 2255 3718
E-mail  email@amari.com