Nokia introduces Lumia 1520 and Lumia 1320, the largest Windows Phones yet
Smartphones, especially Android and Windows Phone devices, have been growing rapidly in size over the past few years, from devices with mere 4-inch displays to those with screens almost six inches in size. Today Nokia is announcing its largest devices yet. The new Lumia 1520 (and its low-end counterpart, the…
Naga Fireball Festival packed with spectators Mekong River Thailand
The Naga Fireball Festival, which is normally held after the Buddhist Lent, took place on Sunday by the banks of the Mekong river. The event was bustling with tourists and enthusiasts who had come to observe the famous fireballs. The first ball of fire was reported at 6.40 pm, and…
Shammi Kapoor’s 83rd birthday: Reliving the magic of Bollywood’s original rock star
While he was best known for his rock ‘n roll moves and ‘wild’ persona, some of the best, but not-so-often remembered songs were also picturised on him. Here is a playlist of songs from his films. It has been two years since legendary actor Shammi Kapoor passed away, but he…
Thailand hosts the third International Conference on Dengue
Thailand is hosting the third International Conference on Dengue and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever to find changing factors influencing the Dengue spread and how to deal with new strains. The conference, being hosted by the Department of Disease Control (DDC), Ministry of Public Health, was opened today and will be held…
INCREDIBLE Promotion! SAVE 58% on ONE-BEDROOM SUITE 76 sq.m. at Centre Point Hotel Sukhumvit 10
INCREDIBLE Promotion! SAVE 58% on ONE-BEDROOM SUITE 76 sq.m. at Centre Point Hotel Sukhumvit 10 Bangkok Thailand property…. For Travel Period : 04 September – 14 December 2013 Special price : THB 2,940+ per night ! Price includes : – Free daily breakfast for 2 persons – Free WiFi internet…
Thailand offers 6 million baht in financial aid to flood-hit Cambodia
Thailand is providing financial aid to flood victims in Cambodia after flash floods killed at least 152 people in the Mekong River. Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul formally presented the assistance worth 6 million baht on behalf of the government to Cambodian ambassador to Thailand You Ay. He said after the…
Over 82,000 visitors expected at “Thailand BIG+BIH 2013”
“Thailand BIG+BIH 2013” is currently being held at Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) as over 82,000 visitors are expected during the 5-day event. The Bangkok International Gift Fair 2013 and Bangkok International Houseware Fair 2013 or known as “Thailand BIG+BIH 2013” has kicked off at BITEC, with Deputy…
TCEB conducts 2-city roadshow in India to promote its offerings
In a bid to further strengthen its presence in India, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) recently conducted roadshows in Chennai and Mumbai along with 14 industry partners. During the roadshows, TCEB highlighted its role as ‘Thailand’s MICE One Stop Service’ and introduced its ‘Mega Event Thailand Connect’ promotional campaign…
Business delegation to Myanmar, Thailand & Cambodia rescheduled from Dec 8 to 18, 2013
The Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil) has rescheduled its earlier plan to take a business delegation to Myanmar, Thailand and Cambodia. As per the feedback from the members of the pharmaceutical companies the council has rescheduled the trip from December 8 to 18, 2013 instead of earlier announced…
A perfect stay in the ‘City of Angels’ with Centre Point Hotel Silom Bangkok, Thailand
Centre Point Hotel Silom Bangkok, one of the finest hotels in the City of Angels offers almost all the facilities a business person is looking for. Bangkok is one of the world’s top tourist destination cities. MasterCard ranked Bangkok as the global top destination city by international visitor arrivals in…