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The Chaophya Park Hotel, Bangkok is set to offer WiFi and 2 MBps broadband internet access free of charge to hotel guests from 1 October 2006.

Commenting on the upgraded internet service , Mr. Andrew J Wood, General Manager of the Chaophya Park Hotel, said, “ Our research has shown that corporate business travellers; leisure travellers and families view access to emails no longer as a luxury but as a necessity. As part of our long term plan, to re-position the Chaophya Park Hotel, we have taken this step to recognize this important trend in hotel services. Our investment in providing broadband internet access in guest rooms coincides with the completion of a Bt 150 million (US$ 4 million) refurbishment of all rooms and public facilities.”

The hotel's WiFi capability extends to the 12 banquet rooms, all public areas, including the pool and fitness centre.

The Chaophya Park Hotel is a 402 room four star deluxe hotel on Bangkok’s Rachadapisek Road. The hotel features, 5 restaurants including the new Italian Dinner Buffet Restaurant, Al Massimo’s with adjoining wine cellar and bar. The hotel also features the Bali Spa and the full length 247yd. Golf Driving Range, complete with 45 tee-off positions, electronic caddies and pro- shop.