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THAI is busier than ever

Thai Airways International has doubled its flights to New Delhi and Mumbai to 14 week to meet greater demand.

The national airline is also considering more flights to Munich, Milan, Seoul, Guangzhou and Fukuoka, destinations for which demand is also increasing.

Top wine advice at the Marriott

You love wine but can't tell a zinfandel from a pinot noir? Let the Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa fill in the gaps in your grape culture.

Awardwinning sommelier Yuthapichai Polnakoo is at your service at the luxury riverside hotel, providing expert guidance through the Mariott's extensive wine list and selecting the best vintages to match your food selections.

Expert tours of Chiang Mai

Boutique hotel U Chiang Mai is hosting a series of free heritage talks and cultural walks around the city's old town, providing a great chance to learn about the legacy of the Lanna kingdom.

Each Wednesday and Sunday at 3pm there are lectures in the charming, 41room hotel's Reading Room before the guided tours of temples and other Lanna heritage sites.

Get the details at www.UChiangMai.com.

Paradee guests help turtles

Paradee, a small luxury resort on Koh Samet, has donated Bt50,000 to a seaturtle conservation project.

The money comes from Paradee's "Adopt-a-Turtle" scheme, introduced last April, in which guests are invited to buy cotton turtle dolls and postcards.

Last week Hans Sporri, centre, and Kriengsak Hansa, right, handed a cheque to Somchai Monanunsap, who monitors the turtles on Mun Nai Island.