Thailand set to become Asian film hub
The Ministry of Cultures is drafting a strategic plan to transform Thailand into Asia’s hub of Asian films. According to Permanent Secretary for Culture, Somchai Sianglai, the meeting among film-makers over the second phase of the transformation plan was focused on 8 areas which include establishing an organization that supervises…
Thai tourism entrepreneurs shift their interest to Asian markets
Thai tourism entrepreneurs are avoiding from being impacted by the European economic slump by placing more emphasis on Asian markets, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT). Although the overall number of foreign tourists coming to Thailand has been on the rise this year, TCT Chairman Kongkrit Hiranyakit indicated…
Deepika, Salman To Star In Farah Khan’s Film
Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has bagged a role opposite Salman Khan with Farah Khan as director, says a Bollywood report. The film will go on floors next year. Farah denied having cast anyone at the moment, but admitted that she is almost done with the script. While sources from the…
GITM 2011 Knowledge Sessions to focus on emerging niche segments in India
To feature seminars organised in cooperation with ITB Berlin P Krishna Kumar | New Delhi The Knowledge Sessions at the second edition of Goa International Travel Mart (GITM) this year will focus on the emerging niche segments in India. The high powered conference programme of the Mart, which will be…
Tata plans energy, mining investments
Tata International of India has shown interest in expanding its investments in Thailand, especially in energy, electricity, hydropower, alternative energy, automobiles and parts, say Thai trade officials. The company’s head for South Asia, P.K. Banerjee, met Thailand Trade Representative Nalinee Thaveesin to discuss the group’s intention to explore a wider…
Food & Hotel Thailand 2011 being held until 16 Sep
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has launched the Food & Hotel Thailand 2011, which will run until 16 September, with an aim to help promote Thailand as an economic leader of Asia. While presiding over the opening ceremony of the 19th Food & Hotel Thailand, Permanent Secretary for Tourism…
Thailand aims to take trade with India to $10 billion in next 2 yearrs
CHENNAI: Thailand aims to increase the bilateral trade with India to $10 billion in the next two years, a senior official from the Southeast Asian nation said. “Following the Thailand government’s policy to strengthen the relationship with all countries, including India, a great deal of effort has been put in…
Messi in Kolkata will eclipse Pele, Maradona
Kolkata: Kolkata arguably is the home of Indian football. And the FIFA friendly between Argentina and Venezuela at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan that stars Lionel Messi and a host of others will put it beyond any doubt on Friday. Argentina have come with a star-studded squad which includes the likes…
Hat-trick for Salman as Bodyguard grosses Rs20cr on Day 1
Actor Salman Khan has scored a hat-trick at the box-office with his latest release, Bodyguard, which net Rs 20 crore on the first day of its release. His two other recent films, Dabanng and Ready, raked in the moolah While Dabanng collected Rs 14 crore on the first day, Ready…
Penpark Place, Khaosan, Bangkok – affordable with amenities – BOOK NOW!
22 Samsen 3 Samsen Road, Pranakorn, Khaosan, 10200 Bangkok BOOK NOW ! Penpark Place is located in Bangkok City, a 10-minute walk from the lively Khaosan Road. It features a rooftop terrace, restaurant and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy views of the Chao Phraya River on the…