Recently, Samui Airport celebrated the Grand Opening of the new passenger terminals and the Samui Park Avenue. The event was presided over by Mr. Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth, the CEO of Bangkok Airways, and attended by over 300 guests including the VIPs, business partners, celebrities, and members of press.

The fun-filled party, taking place at the Samui Park Avenue, kicked off with the “Samui Recipe Contest” participated by 14 hotels in Koh Samui including Tongsai Bay. Judged by well-known Thai gastronomy Experts: M.L. Sirichalerm Svasti (McDang) and Prof. Srisamorn Khongpun, the contest’s challenge was to apply local Thai ingredients into international specialties. For the main course, contestants created a menu using Sator beans, a pungent kind of local vegetable, in their cooking and used ginger for dessert. The winner received a trophy and a “McDang Guide” certificate. Tongsai Bay's received the runner up prize for most popular dish.

The event was high-lighted by Dancing Marathon Contest, and a fashion show from the leading brands by the country’s top models. With many lucky draw prizes, the frolicsome event concluded with colorful performances and live band concert.

Tongsai Bay celebrated its 21st birthday on 9th July 2008 and organized various celebrations; starting off with a traditional Thai blessing ceremony which was held in the morning followed by

Early Evening Cocktails & Birthday Cake on the beach…

Living up to our casual and relaxed atmosphere our 21st Birthday celebrations continued with a cocktail party on the beach for all guests, with live music from our in-house jazz musician Hardi Settler and special Birthday cocktails served on the house. There was also a birthday cake specially delivered by Tongsai’s staff!

Beach Bar-B-Q & more…

A little later on our Beach Bar-B-Q offered guests a variety of fresh seafood, delicious Thai dishes, & their own choice of grills cooked for them right on the spot. Along with our Beach Bar-B-Q guests also enjoyed live funky beats by DJ Kris from the UK accompanied by Jamaican percussionist Asambai, who between them had a wealth of groovy artistic experience and added a fun and lively atmosphere to the evening.