Bangkok--19 Dec--Thai Airways Dr. Suwit Yodmanee (front row, third from left), Thailand’s Sports and Tourism Minister, Khunying Songsuda Yodmanee (center) and Ms. Juthaporn Rerngron-asa (front row, second from left), Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Deputy Governor, at the launch event of “Yao Noi Great Escapes: Back to Nature” promotion by the Royal Orchid Holidays, hosted by American Express (Thailand), Thai Airways International and Six Senses Hideaway Yaonoi. Also present at the event were Mr. Anakkawat Kowathanakul (front row, third from right), American Express (Thailand) Co., Ltd.’s Vice President, Mr. Marco Groten (front row, second from right), Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi’s General Manager and Mr. Krittaphon Chantalitanon (front row, far right), THAI’s Director for Area Thailand, Indo-China and Myanmar. Mr. Pandit Chanapai, THAI’s Executive Vice President, Commercial said, “THAI’s Royal Orchid Holidays has the policy in selecting the highest quality promotions and business alliances in order to meet best our customers’ needs. We are delighted to announce the cooperation between THAI, American Express and Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi, in launching the latest Royal Orchid Holidays package “Yao Noi Great Escapes : Back To Nature”. We are certain that this promotion will attract both local and international tourists, particularly those affluent groups in Thailand and neighboring countries particularly India and Singapore, to promote their holidays in Thailand and around the Andaman Sea. Moreover, this latest Royal Orchid Holidays promotion is to introduce and promote Yao Noi Island to be the must-visit destination for tourists. Passengers of Royal Orchid Holidays can travel with Thai Airways International to Phuket and then continue their journey to Phang Nga by boat easily Currently, THAI operates 10 — 12 flights daily or 152 flights per week between Bangkok — Phuket”. Mr. Anakkawat Kowathanakul, Vice President, Consumer Card, Thailand, American Express (Thailand) Co., Ltd., said “The partnership between two of the world’s most recognized service operators is conformed with the company’s objectives in reflecting and meeting the needs and lifestyle of the Cardmembers”. Mr. Marco Groten, General Manager, Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi, said “The hotel is recently opened and is the latest one in Six Senses Resort and Spa Group. It is designed to be the destination choice for those who seek for conservative holiday. At Six Senses Hideaways, we offer elegantly designed modern architecture together with environmental ambience. We are confident that this promotion will be highly welcomed and all received an unforgettable experience during their visit”. THAI’s Royal Orchid Holidays “Yao Noi Great Escapes: Back to Nature” package features the following privileges for American Express cardmembers:10% discount exclusively for American Express CardmembersRoundtrip airport transfer to hotelComplimentary breakfast for two paxs on first nightComplimentary 2 hrs Island Canoe trip for two paxs per stayComplimentary spa treatment (50 minutes) for two paxs per stay10% discount on Six Senses Spa Experience the magical nature of Yao Noi Island from today until March 31, 2008, exclusively for American Express Cardmembers. For reservation, please contact Royal Orchid Holidays office at tel. 0 2628 2465