Bangkok businesses enjoy windfall from Manchester U v Liverpool soccer match

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Many hotels within walking distance of the Rajamangala National Stadium are booked out by fans of Manchester United and Liverpool FC, keen to watch the pre-season friendly match this evening (Tuesday).

 

Atithep Vasinamekhin, general manager of the Witz Hotel in the Ramkhamhaeng area, which is about 2km from the stadium, told Thai PBS that, when he heard about the Bangkok match, he launched a promotional campaign, offering room rates at 1,499 baht per night.

 

He said that the response was overwhelming and all 130 rooms are fully booked for July 12th, adding that about his clients include Chinese, Malaysians, Indians and Cambodians, with some checking-in as early as July 7th.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bangkok-businesses-enjoy-windfall-from-manchester-u-v-liverpool-soccer-match/

 

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It should have been a proud occasion for Thailand - the first ever meeting of two legends of English football on Thai soil.

 

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16 hours ago, webfact said:

It should have been a proud occasion for Thailand - the first ever meeting of two legends of English football on Thai soil.

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