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Qatar Airways sponsor ticket for Thai student to attend business forum in Argentina

Bangkok airport express rail to open on August 23


Qatar Airways sponsor ticket for Thai student to attend business forum in Argentina

H.E. Felipe Frydman, the Argentine Ambassador to Thailand and Ms. Chanipa Parnsingha, Qatar Airways’ Sales Manager recently donated one round-trip economy-class ticket to Chulalongkorn student Praj Kiatpongsan, shown here being congratulated by Assoc Prof Dr Yubol Benjarongkij, Dean of Communication Arts Faculty, Chulalongkorn University.

Praj, who has been selected as one of the 100 finest students from all over the world, will attend the South America Business Forum set to take place during August 6-8, 2010. He was sponsored by Qatar Airways to fly from Bangkok to Buenos Aires, Argentina. The contribution is part of the airline’s Corporate Social Responsibility campaign.


Bangkok airport express rail to open on August 23

Sirima Eamtako,
TTG Asia

The Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link will open for commercial operation on August 23, connecting commuters between the airport and the City Air Terminal at Makkasan Station in Bangkok city center, where flight and luggage check-in services will be available.

The link will operate daily from 0600 to 0100 with two train systems, each departing every 15 minutes. Travelling time on the Express Line will take 15 minutes while on the City Line will be less than 30 minutes.

The fare structure is not available at press time.