Coffee on the mind
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Nok Air, Thailand's low-cost airline, has taken delivery of two Q400 NextGen aircraft - the "Nok Latte" and the "Nok Cappu" - from Bombardier's facility in Toronto, Canada.
Coffee on the mind
Nok Air, Thailand’s low-cost airline, has taken delivery of two Q400 NextGen aircraft – the “Nok Latte” and the “Nok Cappu” – from Bombardier’s facility in Toronto, Canada. This twin-engine turboprop, which can accommodate 86 passengers, is designed for medium range, and operates from Nok Air’s base at Don Mueang International Airport to destinations across Thailand. Nok Air now has six Q400 NextGen aircraft operating on its scheduled flights. Visit www.NokAir.com.
On your bikes
If you’re a keen cyclist and have some free time coming up at the end of this month, head up to the Northeast for the long-distance “Ride to Khong”, a three-day competition divided into three different stages – smooth, steep and challenging. Taking place from October 29 to November 1 along the Mekong River, it will see cyclists pedalling 248 kilometres through Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom and Mukdahan provinces. Organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand to promote the Northeast as a sports destination, the event is aiming to attract biking enthusiasts from Australia, South Korea, Malaysia and Europe as well as from the Asean member states. The winner will be honoured with the Royal Trophy of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn.
Perfect pairings
Theo Mio, the recently opened Italian restaurant owned by Theo Randall, is hosting an Italian wine dinner tonight featuring the wines of the family-owned Tenute Silvio Nardi. The wine list includes Prosecco Bottega DOC, Antimo Rosso 2013, Rosso di Montalcino 2013 and Brunello di Montalcino 2010. They’ll be served with chef Chris Beverley’s chicken liver crostini with mushroom arancini and ribollita and ox cheek, braised in Tuscan red wine with soft polenta, carrot and salsa verde for Bt1,800 per person. The vineyards of Tenute Silvio Nardi extend east and west of Montalcino in a primarily hilly area of Tuscany. Book a table at (02) 656 0444 extension 6273. Visit www.ICBangkok.com.
In full bloom
Buri Ram’s annual Dazzling Flora Carnival is being held next Monday at Play La Ploen and will feature floats presented by Thai actresses and actors such as Ranee “Bella” Campen, Saran “Porsche” Siriluksana and Rhatha “Ying” Phongam. The event closes with a party and concert by Sukrit “Bie The Star” Wisetkaew, Lydia Visutthithada and other popular singers. Tickets cost Bt,1200 and KTC cardholders enjoy a five-per-cent discount. Call (02) 665 5530 or visit www.KTCWorld.co.th.
