After winging into Samui on an early morning flight, subscribers can enjoy the beach or go for spa treatment for which there is 20% discount. They can take a boat to Ko Tao and Ko Nang Yuan and admire coral reef there. On the last day guests can have until dusk to explore Samui before taking the last flight back to Bangkok. The package costs 7,590 baht per person. It does not include airport tax. Call GSM Travel at 02-663-4266 to 7 or 02-663-4979 to 80 for more information.

During April 12-15 the province is planning a series of activities at the city hall, among them Nora and Nang Talung cultural performance, light & sound show based on the epic Ramayana, a religious procession involving Buddhists and Brahmins, a city tour and sales of local products. For details call TAT office at 075-346-515-6.

In Bangkok, activities to mark Songkran centre around Rajdamnoen Road and Rattanakosin area. Since April 7 colourful floats from the provinces are being paraded. At stake is one million baht cash prize. A musical fountain and episodes from the Legends of Songkran feature prominently.