Press Release

Angkhang Nature Resort Welcomes the Friendship Force

Khun Makoo Techasopon the General Manager of Angkhang Nature Resort in Doi Angkhang recently welcomed a large group from the "Friendship Force". The association is holding it's 25th International Conference in Bangkok.

The Friendship Force is a private, non-profit international exchange organization designed to create an environment in which personal friendships are established.

Note to Editors : Angkhang Nature Resort recently won the Travel Asia Break Through Award for Best Eco Award. The resort is managed by Amari Hotels and Resorts, one of Thailand's most dynamic Hotel chains. It is situated a comfortable, three-hour drive from Chiang Mai through some of Thailand's most spectacular scenery. The mountain location, cool climate and the scenic beauty of the surrounding countryside make it the ideal getaway for nature lovers.

In addition, the area is excellent for bird watching, with many species of rare and migratory birds. Mountain biking, hill walking, mule-riding and trekking are some of the other activities available and there are five hill tribe villages in the nearby area. The resort is located next to the Royal Angkhang Station Project which focuses on developing a variety of marketable agricultural produce for the surrounding hill tribe villages. For more information on 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