Multi-cuisines for Pravasi guests
Chefs from Taj and Maurya Sheraton have been picked to dish out a delicious spread for the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas delegates. Bangkok flowers will be used in floral arrangements at the venues. The plan is to give them the best of Indian, Thai and Chinese food. The January 7 lunch…
Foreigners can now invest directly in Indian stocks
India: The government on Sunday gave a New Year gift to the stock markets by allowing qualified foreign investors (QFIs), including overseas individuals, to invest directly in Indian stock markets. So far, QFIs were permitted to invest only in mutual fund schemes. “As a next logical step, it has now…
Thailand Calls for Enhancing Connectivity between India and ASEAN
Thailand has called for enhancing connectivity between India and ASEAN and it sees ASEAN-India relations as a significant factor leading to peace, stability, and dynamism in the rise of the greater East Asia region. Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul expressed Thailand’s appreciation for India’s commitment to forging closer links with ASEAN…
BOI Fair Ready to Boost Flood Recovery and Investor Confidence
The Office of the Board of Investment (BOI) is gearing up for the BOI Fair to be held from 5 to 20 January 2012. The fair was earlier postponed from 10 to 25 November 2011 because of severe floods in Bangkok and adjacent provinces during the period. It will take…
Shangri La Hotel Bangkok Compare Prices & Book Now !
BOOK NOW!!! The Shangri La Hotel Bangkok is found on the Chao Phraya River and is close to the business and shopping districts. Guests will be able to visit such places as Siam Square, the Grand Palace, the Patpong Night Market, and Chinatown. Guests will find that the international airport…
IIJS jewellery event 2012 keenly awaited
SURAT: Diamantaires and jewellery manufacturers are eagerly waiting for the first major gems and jewellery trade event to be held in 2012 in Mumbai, considered an important indicator of how the diamond market will fare during the year. The four-day India International Jewellery Show ( IIJS-Signature), organized by Gems and…
Indians are real fuel in America’s growth engine, reveals study
India: Earlier an Indian dreamt of going to the US for better future. Today, the US beckons Indians to come and create better future for their country. The new research by US National Foundation for American Policy (USNFAP) 2011 says that 46% – 23 of the country’s top 50 venture-funded…
World’s cheapest tablet put up for sale online @ a price of $35
India – Datawind, the maker of the world’s cheapest tablet has put up for sale about 30,000 tablets online at a price of Rs 2500 each, with a delivery period of seven days. The seven inch tablet with Android 2.2 is now available through its portal aakashtablet.com. “We have put…
COUNTDOWN EVENTS AND NEW YEAR FESTIVAL IN THAILAND
A number of major countdown festivals, new year celebrations, and travel-related events which are to be held in December 2011 and early 2012, will ensure a lively and vibrant calendar of activities over the holiday season. Here are some that have been confirmed: Bangkok and Central Region – Bangkok Countdown…
Centre Point Silom is a great place to stay whether on holiday or business
Centre Point Silom is situated on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, “The River of Kings” in times gone by was the focal point of Thai lifestyle. As it was in the past, so it is today. Silom Road was originally a tree-lined canal, one of many in…