Press Release

Visit the Research Station in Doi Angkhang And Meet the Junior Guides

Vistors to the Royal Project in Doi Angkhang at the weekend will now find a "junior guide" on hand to show them around. The guides, trained by the Angkhang Nature Resort in Doi Angkhang, are there to ensure tourists have correct information about the Royal Project, and the surrounding area which is inhabited by several different hilltribes. The guides can also give tourists an insight into the lives which the local people lead.

The junior guide program has been in place for 2 years and more than 60 guides have been trained, with extremely positive feedback from visitors. Other initiatives have included setting up a co-operative shop where the local hilltribes can sell the handicrafts which they produce and building a "show house" so that guests can get an impression of the hilltribe lifestyle.

Note to Editors : A comfortable 3 hour drive from Chiang Mai, through some of Thailand's most spectacular scenery, Angkhang is the perfect place to unwind. Developed as part of the Royal Angkhang Research Station, the Angkhang Nature Resort offers 72 superior rooms and 2 suites. Each room is furnished in teakwood, decorated with local Thai fabrics and has a spacious private balcony from which to enjoy the view of the surrounding countryside. The Camellia Restaurant serves delicious Thai and western specialities using the fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs grown locally by the Royal Angkhang Agricultural Station Project. For more information on the 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