New owner Sanyalax Doyle has converted the Topogigio restaurant in Christchurch, Devon, into an authentic Thai eaterie called Sabai Thai.

The town centre restaurant at 10 Castle Street has more than 60 seats and serves traditional Thai food prepared by a chef from Bangkok with more than 20 years’ experience.

Goadsby hotels and leisure division sold the leasehold on restaurant off a guide price of £89,950.

By Angela Frewin