2012年8月27日星期一
2012年8月19日星期日
Firefly starts weekly flights to Haadyai
Firefly starts weekly flights to Haadyai
FIREFLY
started its four weekly services between Subang and Haadyai, Thailand,
when its inaugural flight FY3614 took off with 96% passenger load
yesterday.
Passengers
and media delegates, who boarded the 80-minute flight at 9.50am from
the airport in Subang were given a warm reception by a Thai cultural
group.
They
were welcomed with flower garlands and gift bags by Thai authorities as
they disembarked at the Haadyai International Airport.
The Firefly aircraft was also given the traditional aviation industry welcome of water-spraying guard of honour.
“We
have been anticipating for the launch of this new destination, as this
service adds another milestone in Firefly’s regional network and
strengthens our Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand growth triangle agenda.
All
smiles: Ong (second from right) with Firefly Captain Shahrul Affendi
and crew introducing the route to passengers. All smiles: Ong (second
from right) with Firefly Captain Shahrul Affendi and crew introducing
the route to passengers.
“A
new destination certainly is an encouraging indication of an airline’s
successful growth and that is exactly the path that we are at and in
which we will continue heading towards.
“The
celebration of Firefly’s two other new routes between, Kota
Baru-Singapore and Penang-Koh Samui just last week, further reiterates
the achievement of our expansion plan which was announced earlier this
year.
“As
we continue to market our new routes and destination, we assure
passengers of our commitment to providing top-notch service coupled with
our signature warm hospitality.
“A
positive customer experience is a part of our brand promise and we
intend to keep it,” said Firefly chief executive officer Ignatius Ong .
Firefly’s
head of marketing and communications Angelina Fernandez said,
“Malaysians are attracted to Haadyai for its extensive shopping options
and a vast variety of delicious authentic Thai food.”
“Haadyai
is also the gateway to Satun and Trang provinces, which are popular
island destinations in the southern coast of Thailand.
“We
expect passengers travelling from Subang to Haadyai to comprise
Malaysians and members of its expatriate community in search of a quick
convenient getaway.
“We also anticipate it to include in-bound tourists who choose to get a taste of Thailand while in Kuala Lumpur,” she said.
“As
for passengers from Haadyai, upon arrival in Subang, they will find the
city airport to be strategically situated due to its close proximity to
international universities, theme parks such as Sunway Lagoon, and the
vibrant Kuala Lumpur City Centre, which is just 30 minutes drive away.
“Resorts
World Genting is also a popular attraction with this market and it is
only about an hour’s drive from Subang,” she added.
In
conjunction with yesterday’s inaugural flight celebrations, Firefly
will be offering an all-in one way deal that starts from RM99 for this
new destination.
Booking period is from now to Aug 26 for travel from Aug 24 to Oct 31.
Ticket purchases can be made from Firefly’s website (www.fireflyz.com.my), mobile application, airport and city ticketing offices, call-centre and through travel agents.
~News courtesy of The Star~
普吉岛舞厅凌晨大火 4死20多人伤
普吉岛舞厅凌晨大火 4死20多人伤
普吉岛芭东海滩的“老虎”迪斯科舞厅周四凌晨发生大火时，大火狂烧的惊人场面。下图是天亮之后，舞厅被烧得一片焦黑，只剩空架的情景。（路透社）
（曼谷综合电）泰国著名旅游胜地普吉岛一家舞厅周四凌晨发生火灾，造成四人死亡，20多人受伤，死伤者包括当地人和外国旅客。
发生大火的舞厅是位于芭东（Patong）海滩的“老虎（Tiger）”迪斯科舞厅。由于事发时下雨打雷，当局初步怀疑起火原因是闪电击中变压器引发。
据法新社报道，火灾发生于当地时间星期四凌晨4时（新加坡时间星期四凌晨5时）左右，当时舞厅内仍挤满了人。大火发生后，火势在一个多小时后才受到控制，消防人员在现场发现四具烧焦的尸体。
《联合早报》
2012年8月18日星期六
哒叻打造大象造型人工珊瑚礁
哒叻打造大象造型人工珊瑚礁
哒叻府【Trat】泰国艺术公共署负责人提腊昨天（15日）宣布，为遵循皇上陛下「自然与资源设计」的谕令，该府将开展「崇圣泰国海底雕塑」项目，在当地筹建以大象为设计造型的人工珊瑚礁。该海底雕塑作品于8月9日展出，直至9月20日，活动截止后，将把人工珊瑚礁沉至玛岛阿拉雅海湾以下8米的海底，形成特有的海底风景，以此促进当地旅游业的发展和当地民众的收入，并宣导保护自然的意识。
提腊表示，该项目耗资1000万铢，由国家级艺术家、建筑设计师等为雕塑做设计，由著名的良幸艺术家担任艺术负责人，以大象的各种形态为设计，采用特种钢制为材料，以保证各种海洋鱼类和珊瑚都能得到更好的生长。由于食用特殊材料，该鱼馆将可以持续使用50年以上。此次项目由当地政府与私营业者、当地民众共同合作，以建立民众和游客保护自然的意识，避免各种自然资源的灭绝，特别是珊瑚。
提腊说，之所以采用大象作为珊瑚礁造型设计，不仅仅是因为大象是泰国的国宝，该独特的设计还能吸引大量想到海边旅游的游客，既能减少游客对珊瑚的伤害，还能为珊瑚的自我恢复提供时间，以保护珊瑚。
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