Thai related news - UK Local Network      lastest updated : May 18, 2012, 4:09 am

Thai politicians waiting for coming back - Xinhua News Agency
BANGKOK, May 17 (Xinhua) -- 111 Thai politicians, allies of ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra, who have been barred from politics for five years, are prepared to return to politics at the end of May when the ban expires. On Wednesday, 50 of the banned held ...
IBM teams up with Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre to reduce new HIV infections to zero - TMCnet
May 17, 2012 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- IBM is collaborating with the Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre (TRCARC) to strengthen HIV prevention effort and to make the world's first city to achieve "Zero New HIV Infections" by 2015. As part of ...
Thai govt urged to provide consumers with cheap necessities - Channel NewsAsia
BANGKOK: The private sector has proposed that the Thai government produce and sell necessities at cheaper prices than those generally offered on the domestic market. The move was aimed at easing the burden of rising costs of living on local ...
Thai GDP Contraction Eased on Post-Flood Recovery, Survey Shows - Bloomberg
Thailands economic contraction probably eased in the first quarter as factories resumed production and tourists returned after the worst floods in almost 70 years, adding scope for interest-rate increases. Gross domestic product shrank 0.9 ...
TCC EXPO 2012 The Best of SIAM - YAHOO!
The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has proposed sufficiency economy for sustainable global economic development and will hold a big event of the year to show capacity of the Best of Siam. TCC has announced its standpoint to celebrate 80th anniversary.
IBM Teams Up With Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Center to Reduce New HIV Infections to Zero - Yahoo Finance
BANGKOK, May 16, 2012 :PRNewswire: --IBM (NYSE: IBM) is collaborating with the Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Center (TRCARC) to strengthen HIV prevention effort and to make Bangkok the world's first city to achieve "Zero New HIV Infections" by ...
Thailand Stocks: Haad Thip, Siam Inter, Sri Trang, Thai Rubber (Update 3) - Bloomberg
Shares of the following companies had unusual moves in Thailand trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are as of the close in Bangkok. The SET Index (SET) rose 0.2 percent to 1,173.56. Rubber producers: Sri Trang Agro-Industry Pcl ...

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Bangkok related news - USA News Network      lastest updated : May 18, 2012, 9:13 am

Very Good Points - The St Regis Bangkok Details are Everything @StRegisBangkok @spg - USA Today
To say that I was excited to spend a long weekend at the St Regis Bangkok would be an understatement. Three days of R-R, great food and great shopping was just what I needed after two weeks of long working days in Thailand. Upon arrival at the St Regis ...
Thailand's Search By Bangkok Post - Bangkok Post
Whether it be a rustic trattoria with brick pizza oven, or a high-design ristorante with state-of-the-art wine cellar, the favour for Italian flavours in Bangkok (or should I say the whole world?) remains unabated. Accor... The recent relocation of ...
The Facebook Stats Game: Brazil Has The Highest Active Reach: Bangkok Tops The List Of Cities - TechCrunch
Facebook saysthat it generated half of its revenues outside of the U.S. and Canada in the first quarter of 2012, and some numbers out today underscore just how extensive its reach is in different markets, with active usage in some countries ...
Bangkok: After the deluge, back in the flow - Daily Telegraph
Crossing the choppy waters of Bangkok's Chao Praya river, ferries filled with tourists were making the short journey from the gold and emerald splendours of the Royal Palace to Wat Arun, a popular riverside temple. A little farther north, Chatuchak, one of ...
IBM Teams Up With Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Center to Reduce New HIV Infections to Zero - Yahoo Finance
BANGKOK, May 16, 2012 :PRNewswire: --IBM (NYSE: IBM) is collaborating with the Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Center (TRCARC) to strengthen HIV prevention effort and to make Bangkok the world's first city to achieve "Zero New HIV Infections" by 2015. (
Thai GDP Contraction Eased on Post-Flood Recovery, Survey Shows - Bloomberg
That compares with a 9 percent contraction in the previous quarter. The report is due May 21 in Bangkok. The Bank of Thailand last week raised its economic growth forecast for 2012 to 6 percent, and Governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul said earlier ...
1,200 Bangkok police to be deployed for Red-shirts rally - Smash Hits.com
Bangkok, May 17 (Xinhua-ANI): Bangkok Metropolitan Police said Thursday that 1,200 police will be deployed during the Red-shirts gathering on Saturday. Metropolitan Police spokesman Preeda Sathaworn elaborated the police security measure to deal ...

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Pattaya related news - Australia News Network      lastest updated : May 18, 2012, 9:18 am

Pattaya to host key Asian golf tournament - Nation - Thailand
Of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) - a trade organisation whose members are responsible for 85 per cent of the worlds Golf holiday package bookings, to host the event. "We anticipate there will be over 180 leading golf tour operators attending ...
Chalerm downplays Pattaya incident - Bangkok Post
The show of dissatisfaction against sexy movie star Bongkoj "Tak" Khongmalai by a group of red shirts in Pattaya on Saturday night was just a "colour of democracy", Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung said on Monday. Mr Chalerm, who is responsible for ...
Hilton Pattaya receives recognition as Highly Commended Best Hotel Thailand - TravelDailyNews.com
Hilton Pattaya was awarded Highly Commended for Best Hotel, Thailand by the inaugural Asia Pacific Hotel Awards 2012-2013. Held in association with HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad, the award is rated across various categories for specific types and sizes ...
Asian spice museum opens in Thailand - New Kerala
Bangkok, May 17: A museum of Asian spices, founded by a Russian businessman, has opened in Thailand's Pattaya city, RIA Novosti reported. The Asian Spicy Garden, which occupies 5,000 square metres, includes a museum of spices and a botanical garden ...
Prostitute's role suspected in death of Bangladeshi - Nation - Thailand
A Bangladeshi man was found dead and two other Bangladeshis were found unconscious in a hotel room in Pattaya yesterday. The dead man was identified as Business Chan, 57. Sanjib Saha, 54, and Rashid Harunur, 58, were believed to be comatose and were rushed ...
Hemaraj plans Koh Lan resort - Bangkok Post
Hemaraj Land and Development Plc (HEMRAJ), the listed industrial estate developer, has set up a new property unit. Million Island Pattaya Co has registered capital of 1.75 billion baht and will enter the 228.15-rai land acquisition deal for an integrated ...
Top of the Gulf Regatta: NeilPryde Racing Series a success - YACHTe.com.au
The NeilPryde Racing Series concluded yesterday at the Top of the Gulf Regatta in Pattaya, Thailand. Twenty-two windsurfers from four countries competed in the universal one-design RS:One, an ISAF-approved class. The RS:One Class features a new ...

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Chiang Mai related news - UK News Network      lastest updated : May 18, 2012, 9:23 am

CHIANG MAI: Timeless Lanna - Nation - Thailand
Stay three nights for the price of two at the all-suite 137 Pillars House in Chiang Mai. The resort is offering the "Stay 3, Pay 2" promotion from now until October 31. The price is Bt7,310 per night and covers accommodation in a luxurious suite ...
Ask Lonely Planet: Be seduced by Southeast Asia - New Zealand Herald
Many remote adventures can be had in northern Thailand, in the mountains around Chiang Mai or the lush jungles of Khao Yai National Park with its magical waterfalls. Top Cambodian experiences include visiting the Temples of Angkor and being seduced by the ...
Fundraiser for local Gilroyan - Morgan Hill Times
In Thailand, she will be living in Chiang Mai, working with different ministries that combat human trafficking, protect at-risk kids, and minister to Burmese Refugees fleeing genocide in their home country.
Enhanced Chiang Mai initiative is credit positive: Moody's - Nation - Thailand
Moody's Investors Service hailed Asian nations' efforts to double their regional emergency reserve pool, known as the Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralisation (CMIM), saying that the mechanism would help them mitigate negative external ...
6th Asian Pacific Congress of Heart Failure (APCHF) - Post-Conference Review and Analysis - new market research report - Transworld News
The 6th Asian Pacific Congress of Heart Failure (APCHF) was held in Chiang Mai, Thailand during February 3-5, 2012. The theme of the conference was 'Empowering the Management of Heart Failure'. The APCHF meeting, which is organized by nations in the Asia ...
Asean + 3 prepares for crisis - Malaya - Online Edition
Known as the Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralisation (CMIM), the fund is basically a multilateral currency swap contract which covers all ASEAN members (the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and ...
Deals We Like - Thailand Trek and the Golden Triangle: Day 1 - USA Today
This post is part of a larger trip report from my 17 day trip to Thailand (Krabi, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Bangkok) and Hong Kong! With our friends who we overlapped with in Chiang Mai, we departed on a three day trek. This was a private trek we organized ...

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Samui related news - UK News Network      lastest updated : May 18, 2012, 6:29 am

Queen's Cup golf to bring starry field to Samui - Nation - Thailand
The fourth edition of the Queen's Cup, one of the country's top tournaments, will be held at the Santiburi Samui Country Club in Koh Samui from June 14 to 17. The region's biggest stars led by title holder Chawalit Plaphol of Thailand will battle for US$ ...
Indulge in a local experience with InterContinental Resorts - Today Online
InterContinental Resorts has launched a Jewels Of Asia package for its resorts in Danang, Hua Hin, Koh Samui and Bali. Book a minimum of three night stays at any of the resorts from now until June 30 to enjoy an Insider Experience local tour such as master ...
Koh Samui's best luxury resorts - Daily Telegraph
This is the fabled island where we came 20 years ago for cheap beach-shack lodgings and full-moon parties and in search of that beach. Long known as a destination for backpackers, Koh Samui is sprucing up its image to appeal to a different kind of ...
Jon Culshaw's holiday heaven and hell - Daily Telegraph
I rather liked the Six Senses on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand. Everything looked like it was made of wood and bamboo, and I loved the way the pool seemed to merge with the water. It was beautiful. And the Thai people are so kind to you, too.
Party set to Thai knot - couriermail.com.au
THE real party is taking place on the Thai island of Koh Samui next month, but Brisbane Roar captain Matt Smith and his long-time love Aicha Bendjelloul officially became husband and wife yesterday. Less than 24 hours after the Roar ended their season with ...
SR ranked as the worlds ninth best travel spot - Phnom Penh Post
It is the only regional destination to rate in the Top 25, so tough luck to Luang Prabang, Phuket, Samui, Singapore, Vietnams Central Coast, Poipet et al. Meanwhile Siem Reaps host nation, Cambodia, has also been getting gongs and appears to ...
Marriott International to Open Three New Hotels in Thailand This Year - hotelnewsresource.com
Phuket and Koh Samui, and the award-winning luxury retreat, Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Krabi, among others. We are delighted to be expanding our footprint in Thailand and bringing these three wonderful new hotels to the country," explained ...

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Krabi related news - World News Network      lastest updated : May 18, 2012, 6:34 am

Krabi Whim - Wanderlust
beach, krabi, ocean, relax, sea, trip, vacation, wanderlust. {photos sources: here - here}. We-:39:re off to Krabi early in the morning tomorrow all geared up for a weekend of climbing, swimming, island hopping and relaxing.
Eating Corner: Krabi Thailand Part 2
On our first night out, we decided to head out to Krabi Town as many locals reccomend it. We saw the first Tuk-Tuk and decided to ask him how much he would charge for the trip. He replied 400 baht(S$16) with a cheeky smile ...
Eating Corner: Krabi Thailand Part 1
The safest and best bets are the ones listed on top 5 of the Krabi Ao Nang recommendations but that would mean that it would also be fairly expensive given that they rate highly on Tripadvisor.However,we were wrong.
Beach landscape near Krabi, Thailand | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Please don-:39:t use this photo on websites, blogs or other media without my written permission. (cc) Yago Veith - Flickr Interesting | www.yago1.com.
Metal Detecting Krabi Thailand
I just spent three weeks in Krabi, Thailand metal detecting and had a very, very good time. The original plan was to hunt for [...]
Taxi from Phuket airport to Krabi | Asia Forum | Fodor-:39:s Travel Talk ...
Our hotel said it is about a 2 hour drive, has anyone done this and what is a fair price? We are also considering renting a car at the airport and driving it for the week. Any suggestions or information? Thanks! Posted in the Asia ...
Landscape Silhouette, Krabi Thailand | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Please don-:39:t use this photo on websites, blogs or other media without my written permission. (cc) Yago Veith - Flickr Interesting | www.yago1.com.

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Phuket related news - Singapore News      lastest updated : May 18, 2012, 8:38 am

Just Another Points Traveler - Hotel Review: W Hong Kong - USA Today
Last month, Kevin and I headed to Asia for 16 fun-filled days. We visited Hong Kong, Macau, Bangkok, Phuket, and Singapore and truly had a blast. Im really excited to start sharing, piecing together, and reliving the trip over the next few days as I ...
Siam Retails plans 3 more malls - Nation - Thailand
The firm is looking for land in prime areas in Bangkok and key cities such as Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Pattaya and Phuket as the locations for the new malls. Each project will likely cost at least Bt1 billion and the designs will depend on the target customers ...
Thai police arrest 4 suspects in $1M gem heist - BayInsider
Police Lt. Col. Jamroon Plaiduang said Tuesday a Mexican man, a Turkish man, a Malaysian woman and a Thai man were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the robbery in Phuket, a popular tourist destination 680 kilometers (420 miles) south of Bangkok.
Escape with Outrigger to Paradise Island in Thailand with Special Travel Agent Rates - e-Travel Blackboard
The all-bungalow and villa property is located on Phi Phi Island (which has no roads) half way between Phuket and Krabi. The resort has an absolute beach front setting overlooking the inner Andaman Sea. - Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort and Spa ...
SR ranked as the worlds ninth best travel spot - Phnom Penh Post
It is the only regional destination to rate in the Top 25, so tough luck to Luang Prabang, Phuket, Samui, Singapore, Vietnams Central Coast, Poipet et al. Meanwhile Siem Reaps host nation, Cambodia, has also been getting gongs and appears to ...
Indians alerted in Phuket: High Commission watching closely - Deccan Herald
All Indians staying in Thailand's Phuket island have been alerted by the Indian High Commission here following the massive earthquake of 8.7 magnitude that hit waters off Indonesia triggering tsunami fears across the Indian Ocean nations. "The High ...
Marriott International to Open Three New Hotels in Thailand This Year - hotelnewsresource.com
Marriott International currently operates a portfolio of world-leading hotels and brands in the country including the world-class JW Marriott hotels in Bangkok, Phuket and Khao Lak, the stylish, lifestyle Renaissance-branded hotels in Bangkok, Phuket and ...

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Phangan related news - Australia News Network      lastest updated : May 18, 2012, 8:42 am

Koh Samui's best luxury resorts - Daily Telegraph
Next to its striking lobby, circular seating is sunk into an infinity pool that seems to merge into the sea, with mesmerising views across to Koh Phangan. Half the villas on the hillside share those views: the rest perpendicular to the seashore ...
Take me to the water - au.news.yahoo.com
They disappear while I'm trying to count them but reappear moments later. Not too far away on the island of Koh Phangan, sunburnt tourists are drinking, dancing and trying to seduce their fellow travellers at one of the region's infamous full moon beach parties.
Travel challenge: beach destinations - News.com.au
You will travel with an experienced captain navigating the southern islands, you'll drop anchor at national parks and Koh Phangan for incredible wildlife and great nightlife. The price includes all breakfasts, four lunches and four dinners. The sailing ...
A post-party comedown - The Canberra Times
A pool suite costs from 11,770 baht for a minimum two-night stay, including breakfast: see phangan-rasananda.anantara.com. The Sanctuary, Haad Tien Bay, can be reached direct from Koh Samui by the same ferry service, by longtail boat from Haad Rin beach ...

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Hua Hin related news - Australia News Network      lastest updated : May 18, 2012, 8:49 am

Prom four shots ahead - Bangkok Post
"I will just play my normal game tomorrow," the 27-year-old Hua Hin native said. Khon Kaen's Thanyakorn had a mixed round with four birdies and four bogeys and will find it tough to lead a charge today. In the 54-hole ladies competition, the title went to ...
Siam Retails plans 3 more malls - Nation - Thailand
The firm is looking for land in prime areas in Bangkok and key cities such as Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Pattaya and Phuket as the locations for the new malls. Each project will likely cost at least Bt1 billion and the designs will depend on the target customers ...
Indulge in a local experience with InterContinental Resorts - Today Online
InterContinental Resorts has launched a Jewels Of Asia package for its resorts in Danang, Hua Hin, Koh Samui and Bali. Book a minimum of three night stays at any of the resorts from now until June 30 to enjoy an Insider Experience local tour such as master ...
Anantara Hua Hin: Win a trip to Thailand with Roving Elephant Reporter contest - Examiner
Have you been dreaming of a trip to Thailand? Well this might be your opportunity as Anantara announces that they are once again conducting an international search for their next junior elephant reporter. After last years hugely successful worldwide ...
Long-time friends were just meant to be together - South China Morning Post
So they knew each other very well when they got married on April 7 at the Hyatt Regency Hua Hin hotel in Thailand. They celebrated with 50 guests on the lawn overlooking the sea, then hosted a reception by the pool, where guests enjoyed a traditional Thai buffet.
Bt100 bn projects in Pattaya, Hua Hin - Nation - Thailand
Pattaya and Hua Hin are proving to be popular locations for both residential and commercial buildings, with investment for this year and the following two years expected to top Bt100 billion, developers told The Nation early this week. Meanwhile, Phuket ...
New track sends Hua Hin downhill - Bangkok Post
I went to Hua Hin again last Saturday. And like my two previous trips there, the beach and those hip restaurants and fashion outlets that the seaside resort town is famous for were not included in the itinerary. No time for that stuff. I was there for some ...

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Koh Samet related news - World News Network      lastest updated : May 18, 2012, 8:52 am

Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Koh Samet in July | Asia ...
We have just booked a trip which includes a week at a lovely sounding hotel (The Paradee) on Koh Samet. The company asked for 400 for a return transfer from Bangkok (airport) to the hotel so, funnily enough, we declined ...
Koh Samet: proximity to Bangkok, Which beach to choose hmm ...
Koh Samet is popular tourist destination visited by over 30 000 tourists every month. All area of the island is a territory of Koh Samet National Park. It.
koh samet. The Hungry Traveller
koh samet. As a little break from Bangkok, I spent a couple of days at Koh Samet, an island to the east, off the mainland coast. 4 hours bus and 1:2 an hour ferry over. The journey was pretty painless and I was there by the ...
Anji - Matt-:39:s Year Out: 9th April - Koh Samet to Trat
We needed to move on but were in two minds whether to give Koh Chang a try because we-:39:d heard many mixed views of its island delights. After taking the boat from Koh Samet to Ban Phe, we had the chance to get a direct ...
Anji - Matt-:39:s Year Out: 7th April - Koh Samet
7th April - Koh Samet. We had an early start to hire our first moped (automatic with Matt as the driver of course!) and set out to find a less stinky, less wonky place to stay. Since we weren-:39:t so fussed about staying on the busy ...
Anji - Matt-:39:s Year Out: 8th April - Koh Samet
8th April - Koh Samet. We-:39:d decided to make the most of our guesthouse and it-:39:s location and amenities so slept late, showered and spent some time sitting on the beautiful balcony raised over the sea while I blogged. Lovely.
On My Trip to Koh Samet () | The Too Huge World
On my trip to Koh Samet. A month ago I was able to take a long weekend and visit Koh Samet, also romanized as Koh Samed, an island relatively close to Bangkok. That Thursday morning I hopped on a 8 baht city bus from ...

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Koh Phi Phi related news - Australia Local Network      lastest updated : May 18, 2012, 8:58 am

Guide to cheap winter sun holidays - Daily Telegraph
By late November:early December, the west coast islands (Phuket, Krabi, Koh Phi Phi etc) should be dry and sunny, while Koh Samui on the east could be wet. For departures up to December 8, Trailfinders is offering 10 nights for the price of five at the ...
Australia and Asia: readers' tips, recommendations and travel advice - Daily Telegraph
Our favourite trip was a three-day jaunt to Koh Phi Phi Don by ferry. Staying at the perfect Phi Phi Villa Resort (www.phiphi villaresort.com), right on the beach, we managed to hire a longtail boat and fisherman from the mainland for 20 (avoid the pushy ...
Diving instructor training in Thailand - Owen Sound Sun Times
Famous Koh Phi is home to the best cave dive spot in Thailand. The islands are home to several prehistoric cave systems of varying size, depth, beauty, and penetrable length. We offer all aspects of recreational Dive instructor training, Professional TEC ...

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Rayong related news - USA News Network      lastest updated : May 18, 2012, 12:02 am

Rayong people bring demands to Govt House - Nation - Thailand
About 20 members of the Eastern People's Network, led by Suthi Atchasai, gathered in front of the Government House early morning today. They demanded the governments actions over the blast and fire at BST Elastomers Co Ltds facility in Map ...
Toxic fears grip Rayong locals - Bangkok Post
RAYONG: Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has set up a tripartite committee to examine possible toxic contamination in the Map Ta Phut area following the chemical explosion at a petrochemical factory as the death toll rose to 12. Ms Yingluck Sunday ...
Rayong chemical plant closed following chlorine leak - Nation - Thailand
The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) on Monday ordered the suspension of operations of a chemical plant in the Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate following an emergency shutdown that caused a chemical leak and led to 42 people experiencing ...
Marriott International to Open Three New Hotels in Thailand This Year - hotelnewsresource.com
The Rayong Marriott Resort - Spa, The Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit and the Marriott Executive Apartments Bangkok - Sukhumvit Thonglor will all open in 2012 bringing Marriott Internationals portfolio to 16 hotels in the country. Marriott ...
Thai industrial complex suffers deadly fire and blast - BBC News
Hundreds of residents living near the Map Ta Phut plant, in Rayong province, were evacuated and experts are monitoring the area for possible chemical contamination. The cause of the blast is not known. The plant has been at the centre of a long-running ...
Thousands evacuated after deadly explosion in Thai industrial park - New Kerala
Bangkok, May 6 : Thousands of people were evacuated after explosions and fire tear through a factory of an industrial park in east Thailand's Rayong Province Saturday afternoon, killing at least 12 people. Rayong Governor Senee Jittakasem declared the ...
Blasts, fire at Thai petrochemical plant kill 12 - msnbc.com
The park is in Rayong province, 180 kilometers (110 miles) southeast of Bangkok. Rayong Gov. Seni Jittakasem says authorities are investigating the cause of the explosions, which occurred when workers were cleaning a chemical tank at a Bangkok ...

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Udonthani related news - UK News Network      lastest updated : May 18, 2012, 8:04 am

Pheu Thai divided over candidacy - Bangkok Post
A conflict has broken out in the Pheu Thai Party after an MP ignored a party resolution by fielding his own daughter in the election for the Udon Thani provincial administration organisation (PAO) head. Pol Lt Col Surathin Phimanmekhin, an Udon Thani MP ...
Watchdog wants licence put on hold - Bangkok Post
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the Industry Ministry to temporarily suspend the issuing of a mining licence to a potash mining company in Udon Thani. The demand was made yesterday during an NHRC-organised forum to find the best ...
Prem accord leaves the red shirts simmering - Nation - Thailand
Although Wichian Khaokham emerged as the election candidate for president of the Udon Thani Provincial Administration Organisation, conflicts between factions in the ruling Pheu Thai Party and red-shirt groups are still far from over. The dispute in the ...
Keep away from our base, army warns miners - Nation - Thailand
A mining concession sought by the Asia Pacific Potash Corporation (APPC) is likely to face opposition from the Royal Thai Army, which says that the mining activities would encroach on a military base in Udon Thani and affect its underground weapons storage.
SF to develop new B3bn Bangkok mall - Chicago Tribune
The company plans to spend another 1 billion baht this year to open six new theatres, one each in Ubon Ratchathani, Surat Thani, Maha Sarakham, Lampang, Udon Thani and Lop Buri. Sales of SF this year are expected to grow by 20-25% to 3 billion ...
Thailand Freight Transport Report Q2 2012 - new market research report - Transworld News
Rail Development Also Focuses On The North The Thai Office of Transport - Traffic Policy - Planning (OTTPP) submitted proposals for a 336km railway from Ban Phai to Nakhon Phanom to the Thai cabinet at a meeting in Udon Thani on February 21 2012.
Senate speaker calls for lifting of state of emergency - AsiaNews.IT
Instead, he plans to head a senate delegation this weekend to the provinces of Udon Thani and Ngon Khai, in northeast Thailand, a stronghold of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), the main opposition group that led the protest movement.

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Khon Kaen related news - Singapore News Network      lastest updated : May 18, 2012, 8:06 am

Prom four shots ahead - Bangkok Post
"I will just play my normal game tomorrow," the 27-year-old Hua Hin native said. Khon Kaen's Thanyakorn had a mixed round with four birdies and four bogeys and will find it tough to lead a charge today. In the 54-hole ladies competition, the title went to ...
BT8 BN sought to set up Science Parks in 3 regions - Nation - Thailand
The science parks will be located at universities in three designated regions: at Chiang Mai University in the North, at Khon Kaen University in the Northeast and at Prince of... Virabongsa gets nod to chair BOT Fears that govt intervened in selection process,..
SOFTS HIGHLIGHTS : Top Stories Of The Day - 4-traders (press release)
Thailand 2011-12 Sugar Cane Output Likely 98M Tons -Executive Thai sugar miller Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL (KSL.TH) expects the country's sugar cane output this crop year to reach 98 million metric tons, 3% higher compared with a year earlier ...
Payap University presentation today on Thailands red shirts, the urbanized villagers - asiancorrespondent.com
Based on ethnographic research in Khon Kaen and Chiang Mai provinces and on a review of the growing literature of the Red Shirt movement, this presentation examines the movements framing strategies and their resonance with rank and file participants.
Gene mutations behind bile-duct cancer found - Straits Times
The scientists' findings, published online this month in Nature Genetics, a major scientific journal, followed a two-year study by the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, the National Cancer Centre Singapore and Thailand's Khon Kaen University. Scientists ...
More May deaths point to state officials - Bangkok Post
One person was killed in Khon Kaen and another in Udon Thani. The DSI had previously forwarded a report into 22 deaths which may have been caused by state authorities to the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) for autopsy. Some of the cases have already been ...
Two new Japanese restaurants bring total to four in Wallingford - myrecordjournal.com
WALLINGFORD Three years ago, Sirinan Supannafai, 42, made a dramatic life change. She left her home, and the 15-year-old construction company she owned, in Khon Kaen, Thailand, and moved to Connecticut in the hopes of improving her English language ...

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Ayutthaya related news - India Reuters News      lastest updated : May 18, 2012, 4:09 am

The forgotten forge | Bangkok Post: travel - Bangkok Post
"It is sad to know that this Ayutthaya heritage will likely end in my generation," said Metta "Sangsajja" Salanon, manager of Jiam Sangsajja stone-finished bowl factory, the only remaining khan long hin maker in the capital. It is not because the business ...
Hitachi Chemical : Construction of a Second Friction Materials Plant in Thailand - 4-traders (press release)
Construction of a Second Friction Materials Plant in Thailand - Meeting the automotive industry's increasing demand by doubling production capacity in Thailand - Japan Brake (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Ayutthaya, Thailand: hereinafter referred to as ...
City folk try their hand at rice cultivation - Bangkok Post
AYUTTHAYA : The government has launched a project in a bid to educate city slickers, office workers and their children about the importance of rice crops to the Kingdom. Twenty-three families from Bangkok, Ayutthaya and neighbouring provinces have signed ...
70mn euro financing for a diesel part plant - Nation - Thailand
Continental Automotive Thailand Ltd's new plant will rise in Ayutthaya province, where many factories closed last year at the height of Thailand's worst floods in 50 years. IFC mobilised 70 million euro in financing for the plant, equally contributed by ...
MCOT firm on revenue target despite problems - Nation - Thailand
Yesterday the MCOT board of directors appointed Premkamon Tinnakorn Na Ayutthaya as acting president, replacing vice chairman Chakraphan Yomchinda, who resigned from the post because of health problems. Premkamon, who is also an MCOT director and chairman of the...
MCOT Public Company Limited : Appointment of the Audit committee - 4-traders (press release)
Ayutthaya, MCOT Public Company Limited organized the 2012 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on April 25, 2012, at 13.30 hrs. at Ballroom Hall A, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, 60 Ratchadapisek Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110. The 2012 Annual ...
The Pristine Beaches of Thailand with Luxury Travel Company Limited - PRLog (free press release)
Along its gentle waters awash with magnificent temples, ancient monasteries, floating markets and picturesque orchard farms, an inviting journey awaits. "We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment. Hilaire Belloc Venture south along ...

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Sukhothai related news - World News Network      lastest updated : May 18, 2012, 6:11 am

Sukhothai Historical Park | ContemporaryNomad.com
While there may be some debate among historians, Sukhothai is generally considered the birthplace of Thai culture. The sprawling Sukhothai Historical Park preserves what-:39:s left of the first capital of Siam and makes for a ...
Life In Bangkok: The Sukhothai Hotel Wedding Fair
Find out the latest room and food promotion news at Thailand hotels, hotels in Bangkok and Phuket hotels. http:::www.best-thailand-hotels.com:our-blog----see-the-latest-news:the-sukhothai-hotel-wedding-fair. Bookmark and ...
Sukhothai ancient Thai Buddha | Traveling Ted TV
Ancient image of Buddha at Sukothai in Thailand. Sukhothai is an ancient capital of Thailand, which translates to dawn of happiness. A very fitting name as any adventure traveler who finds themselves here will be happy no ...
Hearing The Sunshine (Part 4) Sukhothai, Northern Thailand ...
Book your hotel in Bangkok and 75 others cities in Thailand, good deal, reviews and recommendations. www.boutiquebangkok.com Part 4 features the ancient city of Sukhothai 250 miles North of Bangkok, former capital of ...
Wat Mahathat Sukhothai - still more to see | vi warkentin travel ...
Wat Mahathat Sukhothai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site - Sukhothai-:39:s Historial Park. Still so much more to see. What a beautiful park and a photographer-:39:s dream. Upload from May 06, 2012. Upload from April 11, 2012 ...
3RDEARLNEWS: Outstanding Achievement As Sukhothai Wins Gold
Historic Sukhothai-:39:s Golden Age continues with two Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Awards 2012 for tourist attractions which celebrate the traditions of this north central province and incorporate interactive activities in uniquely ...
Sukhothai | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Along the water, various vendors were selling fruit and sausages. We bought a bunch of watermelon and pineapple for 20 baht.

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Khao San Road related news - India News Network      lastest updated : May 18, 2012, 9:13 am

Budget living in Bangkok in Khaosan Palace on Khao San road - pressbox.co.uk
Pressbox (Press Release) - Bangkok has developed as a leading tourist destination in the world. People from all over the globe come to Bangkok for a great vacation. Khaosan Road is one of the most popular places in the city and any person who is a visitor ...
2 killed, one hurt in high-speed crash on tollway - Nation - Thailand
In the driver's seat of the Porsche, whose front section was wrecked, they found the body of Thaifa Chayaworaprapa, 54, Buddy Group executive and owner of the Buddy Village Hotel on Khao San Road. The driver of a third car caught up in the collision ...
Crash forces crackdown on speeding - Bangkok Post
The driver of a crashed Porsche, Thaifah Chayaworaprapa, 54, was found dead inside. He owns the Buddy Village Hotel on Khao San Road. A Mazda car was also involved in the accident. An injured man, Amnart Klinyu, 30, was pulled out of the vehicle and taken ...

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Pai Thailand related news - USA News Network      lastest updated : May 18, 2012, 3:15 am

Thai food producer CPF mulls Birds Eye bid - Daily Telegraph
Thailand's biggest food producer ... Private equity houses such as Bain Capital, BC Partners, Blackstone and PAI Partners are said to have been eyeing Iglo, but CPF is seen as the first credible buyer to emerge from the food trade. The latest step in ...
Travel to China Getting More Expensive? - About - News - Issues
Traveling over the past six years I've seen a substantial increase in the number of Chinese tourists who are venturing abroad to remote places such as Lake Toba in Indonesia and Pai in Thailand. Part of the reason for the increase in Chinese ...
Heavy rain hits the North - Nation - Thailand
Mae Hong Son's Pai district was hit by a summer storm ... Northeast and a moderate Southwest monsoon is prevailing over the Andaman Sea, the Gulf of Thailand and most of the land nationwide. Heavy showers are expected in the North, Northeast ...
Chinese seeds triumph at Asian Badminton Championships - Xinhua News Agency
Top seed Wang Yihan beat Eriko Hirose of Japan 21-13, 21-18, while second seeded Wang Xin cruised past Busanan Ongbumrungpan from Thailand 21-11, 21-9 in just half an hour. The world No. 3 Wang Shixian met difficulties from Pai Hsiao Ma of Chinese Taipei ...
Special Tourism Zones Get Major Backing from Goa's Music Lovers - Med India
Goa has been losing quality tourists because it does not have as much to offer in terms of parties and events in the outdoor, compared to other destinations like Thailand,' Ajit Pai, resident DJ at one of Goa's top night club Mambos, told IANS.
TCIL launches Man on Spot initiative in Southeast Asia for Indian FIT segment - travelbizmonitor.com
As part of the programme, the company will appoint representatives based in Thailand, Malaysia ... According to Madhav Pai, Chief Operating Officer, Leisure Travel (Outbound), Thomas Cook (India) Limited, the company has introduced this as part of their ...
Thomas Cook India introduces Thomas Cook Representatives (Man-on-spot) - Mynews India
Mumbai, May 14, 2012: Thomas Cook (India) Ltd, Indias largest integrated travel and travel related financial services company, has introduced Thomas Cook Representatives (Man On Spot), who will be based in Thailand ... Mr. Madhav Pai, Chief Operating ...

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Koh Tao related news - UK News Network      lastest updated : May 18, 2012, 2:17 am

Spring a break: Last-minute family vacations with no visa hassles are possible - Economic Times
Move ahead to Koh Tan and Koh Tao, which boast of excellent diving sites. The undersea walk is a life-altering moment for most first-timers. Must visit is the Ang Thong National Marine National Park. Apart from that, de-stress from your work ...
EcoATM's Entrepreneurial Recycling: CSTR's "Next Big Idea" Secures Series B - Benzinga
Previous investors Coinstar (NASDAQ: CSTR), TAO Ventures, and Claremont Creek increased their investments and new investors PI Holdings, AKS Capital, Moore Venture Partners, and Singapore billionaire Koh Boon Hwee joined the round. Based in California ...
ecoATM Raises $17M From Coinstar And Others For Electronics Recycling And Resale Kiosk System - TechCrunch
TAO Ventures, PI Holdings, Moore Venture Partners, AKS Capital and Koh Boon Hwee. As you may know, Coinstar operates the change conversion kiosks and owns DVD kiosk service Redbox. The company previously raised $14.4 million from Coinstar ...
Time running out for Moken way of life - Bangkok Post
This involves pumping air down a rubber hose to the face mask of a diver on the sea floor. This has been going on recently on reefs around another island, Koh Tao. While some divers drown, others get the decompression sickness and are permanently disabled ...
Coinstar boosts investment in electronics recycling kiosk company - GeekWire
Coinstar and other existing investors,Claremont Creek Ventures and TAO Ventures, increased their investment and were joined by new investorsPI Holdings, Moore Venture Partners, AKS Capital andSingaporebillionaireKoh Boon Hwee ...
Start-up ecoATM takes in another $17M for recycling kiosks - kioskmarketplace.com
Current investors Claremont Creek Ventures, Coinstar Inc. and TAO Ventures all increased their investments while new investors joined the syndicate. New investors include PI Holdings, Moore Venture Partners, AKS Capital and Singapore billionaire Koh Boon Hwee.
Australia and Asia: readers' tips, recommendations and travel advice - Daily Telegraph
Our favourite beach was at the southern end of Bang Tao, which provided soft white sand ... Our favourite trip was a three-day jaunt to Koh Phi Phi Don by ferry. Staying at the perfect Phi Phi Villa Resort (www.phiphi villaresort.com), right on the ...

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Koh Lanta related news - India Reuters News      lastest updated : May 18, 2012, 9:19 am

Free to Watch Survivor Season 24 Episode 15 Reunion Special! - Patch
TF1 France has produced eleven seasons of Koh-Lanta, a French version of Survivor, and a Japanese version was also produced for four seasons (namely Survivor Japan: Palau: Survivor Japan: Hokkaido: Survivor Japan: Philippines: and Survivor Japan ...
Free to Watch Survivor Season 24 Episode 14 Winner is announced! - Patch
TF1 France has produced eleven seasons of Koh-Lanta, a French version of Survivor, and a Japanese version was also produced for four seasons (namely Survivor Japan: Palau: Survivor Japan: Hokkaido: Survivor Japan: Philippines: and Survivor Japan ...

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Koh Chang related news - USA News Network      lastest updated : May 18, 2012, 8:21 am

Celebrate your wedding in tropical Thailand - easier.com
Let Amari take the strain out of your big day and make it picture perfect. Whether you fancy a classic beach ceremony on the shores of Koh Chang, a traditional Thai service in Krabi, or a city celebration in Bangkok, Amari has something to offer everyone.
Hospitals reportedly turn away patients - Nation - Thailand
In the other case, a private hospital on Chang Island off the Trat coast declined to treat a person rescued from drowning and transferred the patient to Koh Chang Hospital 20 kilometres away, citing a lack of qualified staff.
TAT fixes sights on India - Bangkok Post
The TAT plans to promote beach destinations such as Phuket, Samui, Krabi, Rayong, Koh Samet, and Koh Chang to Indian tourists, he said. Another TAT initiative is to market Khao Yai and Pak Chong as a family destination to Asian tourists. "We will focus on ...
Take me to the water - au.news.yahoo.com
Not too far away on the island of Koh Phangan, sunburnt tourists are drinking ... telephone wires like a game of cat's cradle gone terribly wrong, signs advertising Chang Draught beer, rows of canopied shops with browsing shoppers and bits of what I ...

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