Nadal, Verdasco Open Play in Bangkok; Davydenko Stunned in KL
by Sean Randall After a week of Thailand promotions, Rafael Nadal finally gets back to the business of playing tennis on Thursday. The World No. 1 is in action against qualifier Ruben Bemelmens in the second round at the Bangkok Open. Nadal, who hadn’t won a hardcourt title in 18…
Baht appreciates 9% since January, says BoT
The baht has already strengthened by 9 per cent since early this year as a result of the continued inflow of foreign capital, according to the Bank of Thailand (BoT). BoT Assistant Governor Suchada Kirakul conceded the baht surged to second and third strongest among the countries in Asia. However,…
Ratchaprasong has sprung back to life with the reopening of CentralWorld,the debut of a hot doughnut brand and the launch of a food & drink festival
The shopping atmosphere at Ratchaprasong returned to normal yesterday with the reopening of CentralWorld after four months of renovation to repair fire damage from the May 19 riots. Several thousand shoppers rushed into CentralWorld to queue on the ground floor to buy cash vouchers for 1,000 baht but worth double…
Nadal enjoys first Thailand visit, sets sights on title
World No.1 Rafael Nadal says he has been very happy during his stay in Thailand. The Spaniard took part in a tree-planting event as part of PTT’s project to grow one million trees for His Majesty the King at Kasetsart University Veterinary Hospital in Hua Hin yesterday. The 24-year-old was…
TOT gets green light for Bt19 billion venture for 3G service
Thailand’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a TOT plan to invest Bt19 billion to set up an affiliate firm to provide and expand 3G services within six months, according to Minister of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Chuti Krairiksh. Mr Chuti said that TOT Pcl will increase its base stations to…
Indian food now available for lunch
By Ms. Parita The Erawan Buffet restaurant in The Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo providing a variety food from Thai, Chinese, Western even halal cuisine to welcome people around the world Now Indian food is also available with only 1 day advance booking. The restaurant open daily from 11.00-14.00. Booking…