Tours for Corporate, Medical and Team building Bangkok

Welcome to "Exec Tours Bangkok" your market place for unique customisable travel experiences, where you connect with local people who have local knowledge and expertise and are keen to share it with you.


Australian Biz Execs and their team
Sharpen the saw, Team Building, and experience hospitality that's simply Amazing.

We know you'll be enchanted and request introduction to the Australian Business Community Bangkok, from their you'll see the endless possibilities to expand your Business Dynasty and launch into Trade opportunities with Asia.

With our Alliance with AustCham, the leading Business network for Australia in Thailand ensures you meet the right people.

• Our tours are for people that want to do more than just see the sites.
• Our "Personal Assistants" are members of the community where they work.
• Our P.A.'s are enthusiastic passionate people, eager to help you experience their community and environment from their point of view.
• Most of our P.A.'s are independent, working for themselves. Others work for companies who have committed to excellent treatment of their workers.
• Some of the people you'll find here are full-time P.A.'s, others do it part-time. All of them have a special story to tell. each P.A. has been screened before they become part of the system, and you can read uncensored ratings of their tours. In the rare case when problems develop "Exec Tours Bangkok" is there to help resolve them.

"ETB" only features private tours, no strangers, just you and the people you want on your tour. Tours are categorised by Exec's and/or their Team

• Business connections
• Team Building
• Medical Tours

We offer information on tour zones

• "Tour Zones" (Family, Shopping, Nightlife),
• Censorship rating F (Family), PG (Parental Guidance), M (Mature licenced premises), R (Adults only), X-up2u
• Popular Tours
• Team Building and Corporate Challenges

We create unique interactive maps of Bangkok where you can use our Fast-rack maps and expand your search or D.I.Y. use or Search word Index and build your own tours


Our search feature lets you easily find the tour that meets your needs. If you'd like a customise tour, our system makes it easy to request changes.
Tour pricing is based on a single price, and fees charged if there are entrance fees tickets or other valid reasons.

In most cases you'll pay the full cost of the tour on booking.
The P.A. is independent and sets their own price you do not tip them. "Exec Tours Bangkok" promotes ethical tourism, the idea that travellers have an obligation to support the communities they visit. When you book a "P.A.", you know where your money goes.
In most cases this is directly to the person providing the service, if it's not, we'll tell you where your money goes and why.
"Exec Tours Bangkok" promotes a unique travel experiences. It's not for everyone, but it might be where you'll find your next travel adventure.
 
Here is a recent tour Book for a 4 day team building adventure

see the photo slide show at http://www.exectoursbkk.thaibis.com/visitors/2010-11-team-building-4-days

or  Promo Video on this page

Defining Hospitality Star ratings

Though many travelers rely heavily on star ratings when booking hotels, there is no international standard system, nor even clearly defined parameters. What constitutes a four-star hotel in one area may differ sharply from what is considered a four-star hotel in another area. European hotels generally rank from one to four stars, meaning that a four-star hotel in Thailand can differ greatly from a four star hotel inn Australia.  Not just the quality control and features but also the attitude and aptitude of the staff and Management.

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The Dream Hotel, Soi 15 Kong Toey, Bangkok

As 5 star boutique Hotel at incredibley low prices but top notch presentation and service.. but how will you ever know?.. unless you've sacrificed a trip to discover more, have a trusted friend or travel ambassador...   (hey check out Asoke PA below)

Lack of Unification
Some sites may rely on an amalgamation of several ratings systems, including their own. This means the site is even less likely to award properties ratings similar to that of other sites. Hotwire, for instance, culls its ratings from several major guides in addition to customer feedback and the experience of its own reviewers. Therefore, how Hotwire ranks a hotel may differ from the hotel's own rating.

We have collated a fair and equitable system and posted to our forum for both Hotels and Restaurants and from this we can apply a rating to the venues that are accredited to the Bangkok Hospitality Database, a free service for Travellers.

Restaurant

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Cabbages and Condoms Restaurant, Bangkok

Don't let the name fool you, like so many people that form the wrong view based on perceptions, know the difference between and traveller and a tourist!

The Restaurant is a "Must do" travel spot in Bangkok, it's full of lovely Thai staff, Culture and food and of course you'll discover an important message.

more about this restaurant

The solution for your Travel Planning -

Corporate Tours - Aussie Exec Tours Bangkok
The service is pitched for the Business Exec (Guys and Girls) and/or their team. We can introduce you to the Trade network in Bangkok or simply bring your team for reward for Achievement. The service extends to medical tours, golfing, shopping and Tourism.  We don't like to do the "norm" we like to change attitudes and immerse you in amazing Thailand.

D.I.Y. Tours  - Asoke PA

The overwhelming success of Aussie Exec Tours Bangkok has been from the synergy of our P.A's, Local Thai people oozing enthusiasm and Thai Smile charm. The natural hospitality skills capture the hearts of our guests and everyone feels is able to shed their armour and feel human again.

The PA service is now being extended to the general tourism market, visitors on short stay realise the significant benefits of the Asoke PA service.  For a nominal fee the girls provide orientation services to get you familiar with the local area and transport systems, or shopping tours.  In most instances people find it invaluable to appoint the PA's for continued attendance joining in for tours, meals and social events. The bonus of cultural exchange is a great value added experience and thus the typical 4 hour booking extends to the 4 or 5 days of the clients visit.

Bangkok Database Venue is free to access and use. It's designed for Planners "it's Logistical not Beautiful"...  it's under construction.  We have includes 3rd party search engines in the Hospitality subpages for Bars, Hotels, Restaurants.

Bangkok shopping is a Shopaholic dream

SIX months after Bangkok was rocked by riots, tourism operators are trying to lure tourists back to the city with the best package deals in years. Here are some of the latest:

Image via WikipediaThai Airways International celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with a range of special airfares in all classes. As part of its Thai Spring Sale, return fares from Australia to Bangkok are reduced (valid for bookings by October 17 and travel until March 31, 2011). Contact a licensed travel agent for tickets and information on other destination deals.

Bangkok is renowned for its main shopping malls down town (with Central World being the biggest shopping mall in South-east Asia), offering an astounding variety of international and local brands.

Towards the north of the city, and easily reached by skytrain or underground, is "Chatuchak Weekend Market" (also known as JJ markets). It's possibly largest outdoor market in the world, selling everything from household items to live, and sometimes endangered, animals. You need to some conditioning to tackle this venue.

Image via WikipediaPhoto right - Pratunan market

The "Pratunam Market" downtown, is nearly totally specialised in fabrics and clothing. The night markets in the Silom area and on Khaosan Road are mainly tourist orientated, selling items such as T-shirts, handicrafts, counterfeit watches and sunglasses.

In the vicinity of Bangkok one can find several visually stunning floating markets such as the one in Damnoen Saduak. The "Sunday Evening Walking Street Market", held on Rachadamnoen road inside the old city, must be the shopping highlight of a visit to Chiang Mai up in northern Thailand. It attracts many locals as well as foreigners.

The "Night Bazaar" is Chiang Mai's more tourist orientated market, sprawling over several city blocks just east of the old city walls towards the river.

When it comes to shopping you really must have the right "intel". You must arrange a inbound "PA" Local assistant. Our PA's at Aussie Exec Tours Bkk are not Guides, they are local people keen to host you around and for the nominal fee you will save so much time and money and gain a new friendship.  Everyone confirms the experience is well worth the price.  The link below shows a map of the shopping locations and from that site you can find details about our PA as well as a recommended tour residence for Aussie Execs and their team.

It’s not just the shopping, Thailand offers a great variety of attractions.

Image via WikipediaThese include diving sites, sandy beaches, hundreds of tropical islands, varied night-life, archaeological sites, museums, hill tribes, exceptional flora and bird life, palaces, a huge amount of Buddhist temples and several World Heritage sites. Many tourists follow courses during their stay in Thailand. Popular are classes in Thai cooking, Buddhism and traditional Thai massage. Thai national festivals range from the fun-for-all water splashing Songkran to the almost fairytale like quality of Loy Krathong. Many localities in Thailand also have their own festivals. Famous are the "Elephant Round-up" in Surin, the "Rocket Festival" in Yasothon and the curious "Phi Ta Khon" festival in Dan Sai.

Links 

Aussie Exec Tours Bangkok - Map of shopping venues 

Our website offers a D.I.Y. tour service or book us for manage you and your team
Aussie Travel Thailand website - details of Festivals by location and dates
Forum articles Bangkok shopping

Thai Cooking Classes Bangkok

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Thai cooking is not a science it is an art. There is no “one way” to prepare a meal. Meaning personal preferences can be easily catered for. Thai cooking is also very forgiving, very sociable and enjoyable. When combined with the delicious flavors of the food, it is no surprise that cooking is a national past time!

Thai cooking is a fine mix of Indian, Chinese and indigenous influences. Over centuries it has evolved to become what it is today – a flavorful and healthy world-renowned cuisine. But what really makes Thai foods so unique and loved? Actually it isn’t one item, but rather a combination of may ingredients, each contributing to make Thai cooking so tasty. To start with, Thailand is a “Land of Plenty”, being blessed with a year round growing season. Soils are fertile and rain is sufficient thereby allowing for a wide range of cultivatable crops.

At the Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy you can acquire new skills and techniques to combine, coconut milk, peppers, spices and herbs, seasonings, sauces, and curry pastes with vegetables and meat or seafood to make delicious dishes. Classes are kept small and intimate to give maximum attention to students and lessons are given by K. Chayanut Boonmerod, who speaks Thai and English, and has several years experience at Wandee School - the leading Thai culinary college.

Every morning’s lesson starts with a shopping tour of the local Asoke produce and seafood market where students will learn how to select the best and freshest ingredients for their cooking. Many of the herbs used in the cooking are grown organically at the school, ripe for picking on the day of your lesson.

The Academy itself is set in an authentic Thai house, where students have the choice of 9 different lessons, making over 30 different Thai dishes. Lessons follow through form preparation to cooking, presentation and eating! There is a big emphasis on the fun that can be had from making delicious food for your self and your friends.Image via Wikipedia

For those completing 2 courses, there is Certificate of Achievement - giving you a lasting reminder and proof that you can now cook genuine tasty and healthy Thai food.


Lessons make perfect gifts for loved ones, visitors to Thailand or those who need to get better in the kitchen!! Team building cooking parties are also a great way to bond with colleagues as a fresh alternative from going to the bar or restaurant. At the end of every lesson, students are provided with a full list of recipes and instructions so that they can recreate their new-found knowledge time and time again.

Cooking Classes are rated in Bangkok's "Most Popular" tours.

There are many styles and options, we have tabled them at this link.

from here you can also see all of rated "Most Popular tours Bangkok"

The number one (1)  tourism feature of any country it it's people and their culture and that's why we created "APAC" A Personal Assistant <> Concierge and the slogan is "get the most use a host".  It works, it's why everyone comes back aagainn and again.

Build Resilience

We can all take steps to reduce stressful emotions in the face of hardship by strengthening our resilience. Resilience refers to the capacity of an individual to cope with stress, overcome adversity or adapt positively to change. 

Resilience is not a trait that people either have or do not have, rather it involves behaviours, thoughts and actions which can be learned and enhanced. By strengthening resilience you will be better able to persevere through any of life's challenges.

The American Psychological Association suggests “10 Ways to Build Resilience”:

1. Make and Maintain Connections - Maintaining good relationships with close family members, friends and people in the community are important. Reaching out to someone you trust can be comforting and supportive as this positive action allows you to talk through your feelings, thoughts and reactions.

2. Remember that Some Crises are Beyond Your Control - A person cannot change the fact that highly stressful events happen, but a person can change how they interpret and respond. Focusing your attention on what you do have control over promotes coping and resilience.

3.  Accept that Change Is a Part of Life - You will be able to find ways to adapt to changing circumstances, e.g. establishing goals and taking decisive actions.


4. Move Toward Your Goals - Develop realistic goals and move toward these goals by asking yourself, “what’s one thing I know I can accomplish today that helps me move in the direction I want to go?”


5. Take Decisive Actions - Rather than detaching completely from problems, stresses and wishing the problem would go away, take action. 


6. Look for Opportunities to Self Discovery -Try to understand your own experiences of dealing with loss, hardship or emotional problems. Look for opportunities of self discovery after adversity as people often learn something about themselves and find the experiences create opportunities for personal growth.


7. Develop a Positive View of Yourself - Look for and develop positive traits and view yourself positively to build your confidence in your strengths and abilities.


8. Keep Things in Perspective - Try to consider these stressful circumstances in a broader context and keep a long-term perspective. You have tackled past affliction that may have felt overwhelming at the time. Tap into those successful skills to get through current challenges.

9. Maintain an Optimistic Outlook - Having an optimistic and hopeful outlook enables you to expect that good things will happen.

10. Take care of yourself - Engage in healthy behaviours like eating well, regular exercise, plenty of rest and relaxing activities. Boosting your physical well-being is also good for your emotional health and can enhance your ability to cope. 

If you are struggling on your own and nothing seems to be working it might be helpful to see a professional who can help you look at the situation objectively and help you find ways to cope. 

Busting stress with wellness

Organise a well deserved holiday!


There is No better place then to rejuvenate and enjoy Hospitality than Thailand, see the video and "just do it"