The News Review:

- Thailand’s famed riental hotel accused of defaming another…
- Carlson signs New Hotel in Bangkok
- Q & A | How to travel on the cheap
- World Cup qualifying: China hosts two vital matches

Thailand’s famed riental hotel accused of defaming another…
International Herald Tribune – Mar 25, 2008
The riental on the banks of the Chao Phraya River opened in 1876 and has long been a favorite of visiting celebrities. Guests have included Graham Greene Somerset Maugham Noel Coward Audrey Hepburn Mick Jagger and David Beckham. “What will the world think of Thailand when the world's best hotel is involved in a lawsuit?” The Nation quoted Thai Hotels Association President Chanin Thonawanik as saying. “This is (a) first in Thai hotel history and will certainly damage our reputation.

Carlson signs New Hotel in Bangkok
ASIATravelTips.com – Mar 25, 2008
Carlson Hotels has signed an agreement with Thailand’s VCAL Business Group to manage a new Radisson hotel in Bangkok’s main commercial hub. This is one of seven hotels currently under development in Thailand for Carlson Hotels and it is scheduled to open in the last quarter of 2008. Radisson Hotel Bangkok Sathorn will offer 436 rooms including studio rooms plus one two or three bedroom suites all available for daily or long-term stays. All suites feature a fully-equipped kitchenette. This is one of seven hotels currently under development in Thailand for Carlson Hotels and it is scheduled to open in the last quarter of 2008.

Q & A | How to travel on the cheap
Seattle Times – Mar 25, 2008
70 if the Federal Reserve keeps cutting interest rates. Q: What international destinations are cheapest for Americans right now?A: Almost anywhere in Asia — China Indonesia Malaysia Thailand; South Africa; the Middle East; Mexico and other Latin American countries; and the Central and Eastern European countries that haven’t adopted the euro: Hungary Slovakia Croatia Bulgaria Romania and others. The dollar has fallen against many of these currencies too but things are still much cheaper for Americans than they are in Western Europe or Canada. Q: If I’ve already bought airline tickets to go to Europe should I consider canceling?A: Not unless you’re prepared to pay a stiff penalty — usually $200 on a nonrefundable international ticket — and that’s to rebook to another destination within a year. But let’s keep things in perspective. If you did your budget estimates at the beginning of this year when the rate was $1… Choose a two-star hotel instead of a three or take the stairs to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower for $6. 30 instead of the elevator to the top for $19. Do free stuff: “Go straight to the tourist-information office when you arrive and get a list of free things to do” advises Tom Meyers of EuroCheapo. “Every city in Europe knows about this issue and is doing something to help restore American confidence in the feasibility of traveling there. Eat cheap: Skip the restaurants in high-rent tourist areas and eat ethnic.

World Cup qualifying: China hosts two vital matches
International Herald Tribune – Mar 25, 2008
“It's going to be a real challenge” West Ham defender Lucas Neill told Australian media. “Altitude China away. Probably a dodgy hotel dodgy food a dodgy ground — they'll try and do everything they can to test our character. ” It should certainly be a tougher test than the one provided by Qatar at Melbourne in February especially as Premier League stars Brett Emerton and Tim Cahill are absent. Coach Pim Verbeek's first game in charge of Australia ended with a 3-0 win the same night China drew 1-1 with Asian Cup champion Iraq. “China have to win” Verbeek said. “There is no doubt about that — a draw is not good enough and a loss will probably mean the end of qualification… ” Iraq faces Qatar after firing Norwegian coach Egil lsen and reinstating former player Adnan Hamad in February. Asian powerhouse Japan should be able to establish control of Group 2. After defeating Thailand 4-1 in Saitama last month Japan takes on Bahrain. Celtic midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura wasn't recalled for the match while Eintracht Frankfurt player Junichi Inamoto has withdrawn with a thigh strain. Saudi Arabia lived up to its billing as Group 4 favorite with a 2-0 win over Singapore in its opening game but faces a tougher task in Tashkent where Uzbekistan is aiming for revenge for its 2007 Asian Cup quarterfinal defeat. Whatever the result in Central Asia both teams should progress to the next round. Singapore and Lebanon both winless meet in the other match.

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