THAILAND MEDICAL & WELLNESS TOURISM TRADE MART 2012 AFFIRMED GLOBAL LEADER IN MEDICAL / HEALTH / DENTAL/ SPA / BEAUTY PREMIER DESTINATION

Thailand, the global leader in Medical, Health and Wellness Tourism organized the first Thailand Medical & Wellness Tourism Trade event for tourism organizations, health insurance companies and media  featuring over 100 leading Thai medical, health, wellness, dental, beauty and spa providers at  Centara Grand, Central World in Bangkok.

TAT Governor Suraphon Svetasreni was the guest of honour and addressed the international press, tourism facilitators, health tourism organizations and health insurance companies from 18 countries including Japan, Korea, Russia, Middle East, India, USA and Australia.

The milestone launch was a valuable opportunity for trade visitors to learn more about the high quality extensive medical and wellness programmes and services that Thailand offers as a premier medical tourism destination through one to one meetings and medical tours  to experience hospitals, spas and specialized clinics onsite.

Thailand medical tourism excellent service and affordability offerings includes wellness spas, medical spas, anti-aging products, integrated medicine and Thai herbal medicines and therapy.

Renown for outstanding international standards in medical and wellness with the most advanced medical treatment facilities, Thailand holds the record as the 1st country in Asia to have achieved JCI accreditation in 2002.

Fast forward to 2012, there are currently 18 JCI Accreditation Thai hospitals with professional Thai doctors, specialists and nurses -  the highest number of any Asian country and is also widely recognised as The Spa Capital of Asia.

Thailand won the Asian Spa Capital of the Year award alongside with 4 other awards at the 8th annual AsiaSpa Awards 2012 in Hong Kong, affirming Thailand’s premium quality and diversity of spa offerings.

As the established health and wellness global leader with 2.5 million medical tourists, Thailand internationally accredited medical facilities, advanced technologies, excellent service and affordability contributed significantly of more than one billion Thai Baht to national tourism revenue.

Visit ThailandMedtourism.com, the official website for Medical Tourism Thailand by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, providing medical healthcare, dental, beauty, spa and wellness information and listings for international patients travelling to Thailand for medical treatment and wellness programmes.

MING-NA WEN - OROTON ICON MINI CLUTCH FOR 40TH ANNUAL ANNIE AWARDS RED CARPET

Ming-Na Wen chose Oroton Icon Mini Clutch in Crystal Mix to grace the 40th Annual Annie Awards Red Carpet held at Royce Hall in Westwood, California.

Known for voicing as Fa Mulan in the Mulan films and Kingdom Hearts video game series, Ming Na Wen have acted in The Joy Luck Club, Street Fighter, and Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within as well as the lead cast for TV series Marvel's S.H.I.E.L.D. as Melinda May.

Oroton, the modern Australian luxury lifestyle brand retailing Spring Summer 2013 leather bag,  clutch, wallets and accessories collections are available at Singapore flagship boutiques located at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands and ION Orchard. Visit OROTON Facebook for more updates.

PARKROYAL CHINESE NEW YEAR 2013 BUFFET PLAZA BRASSERIE REUNION DINNER LO HEI FEAST ON BEACH ROAD

ParkRoyal Plaza Brasserie Chinese New Year Buffet Reunion Dinner Prosperity Feast with Fruity Yu Sheng Lo Hei, Peng Chai, Fish Maw Shredded Abalone Soup, Eight Treasure Boneless Duck and Braised Pork Knuckle with Dried Oyster and Black Moss signifies the abundance of wealth for 2013.

Mini Peng Chai Pot with Sliced Abalone, Fish Maw, Prawns, Sea Cucumber, Roast Duck, Chicken, Pork Cabbage and Black Moss is the highlight at Chef’s live station.

Lo Hei with Fruity Yu Sheng – a combination of Mandarin Oranges, Peaches, Rock Melon, Rose Apples, Dried Persimmons, Green Mango and Papaya with Special Fruit Flavoured Sauce is healthy and refreshing. For the  Traditional at heart, the ever popular raw fish Yu Sheng is also available.

Chinese New Year favourites like Red Garoupa steam fish from Live Station, Fish Maw Soup with Shredded Abalone, Crispy Roasted BBQ Pork, Roast Duck and Soy Chicken,   Chili Crab, Braised Sea Cucumber with Roasted Pork,Crab meat noodles, Black pepper beef and  Lap Mei Fan with  Chinese sausages, mushrooms and shrimps and more, rotated on a daily basis.

Fresh Oysters - Auspicious HAO for the New Year Feastings

Japanese sashimi selection, sushi and soft shell crabs



Chocolate Prata with vanilla and chocolate ice-cream served with frothy teh tarik

Indulge in Chinese New Year sweets including Pineapple Tartlets, Lapis Cake, Lotus and Red Date Candies, Almond and Walnut Cookies, desserts like Durian Nian Gao with Bak Kua and Sesame Glutinous Rice Balls in Red Bean Soup.

ParkRoyal Beach Road Durian Nian Gao with Bak Kua is a must try for durian lovers plus fresh fragrant durian flesh for extra kick.

Enjoy ParkRoyal Beach Road Chinese New Year reunion banquet dinner with Si Chuan Dou Hua tea master Tea Appreciation, the God of Fortune and lion dance performance to usher into the Lunar New Year at ParkRoyal ballroom on 9 February 2013.

Chinese New Year Prosperity Feast PARKROYAL on Beach Road

Festive Periods	Dates	Lunch	Dinner
Pre/Post Chinese New Year	28 January to 24 February 2012	Adult: $45 Child: $27	Adult: $58 Child: $35
Chinese New Year Eve	9 February 2012	Adult: $45 Child: 27	Adult: $78 Child: $47
Chinese New Year First & Second Day	10 and 11 February 2012	Adult: $62 Child: $37	Adult: $62 Child: $37
Banquet Reunion Dinner	9 February 2012		Adult: $65 Child: $39
Reunion Steam Boat Buffet at Banquet (Minimum of 8 persons per table)	9 February 2012		Adult: $58 Child: $35

*Child below 4 years old dines for free. Prices are subject to service charge and government taxes.

Plaza Brasserie ParkRoyal Hotel Chinese New Year Buffet and Reunion Dinner are available from 28th January to 10 February 2012 and the Prosperity Buffet Feast Reunion Dinner on February 9th 2012. Indulge in Prosperity Ballroom Chinese New Year Set Lunch or Dinner with your family and friends from the 3 delightful celebration menus. For enquiries or reservations, please call Plaza Brasserie at 6505 5710 or  visit parkroyalhotels.com