Latest Travel Warning in Thailand
24 countries have issued travel warnings about traveling to Thailand, 10 of the 24 countries have raised the level of alarm of travel warning following the government’s violent and abusive crackdown on PAD anti-government protesters. The 10 countries are Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Japan and the UK, ten counties [...]
Oct
19
Latest Travel Warning in Thailand
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Sep
24
Thailand’s Corruption Ranking/Rating
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Thailand’s Corruption Ranking/Rating in New Study
Thailand is up from 84th to 80th out of 180 countries, in a new study by Transparency International.
Thailand’s upgraded ranking is due to corruption charges against Thai politicians following 2006 coup that ousted the Thaksin government. In 2006 Thailand was 63rd, and 59th in 2005. In Asia, Thailand is [...]
Sep
2
English warned not to travel to Thailand
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English warned not to travel to Thailand
The Brits have been warned to avoid all but essential travel in Thailand as more violence has left one person dead and 40+ injured.
Tourists and Expats in Phuket, Bangkok, Chiang Mai and other popular tourist destinations in Thailand should be fine as long as they stay away from designated [...]
Aug
19
Dollar growing stronger against Thai baht
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Dollar growing stronger against Thai baht
Due to the recent drop in oil prices and the political and economical tensions in Thailand the Baht has weakened against the dollar in last few months.
Bank of Thailand’s boss Tarisa Watanagase said the depreciation of Thai baht is in line with other Asian currencies. Bank of Thailand’s boss also [...]
Jul
25
New Condo Development in Pattaya, Thailand
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New Condo Development in Pattaya, Thailand
IFA Hotels and Resorts Development, a developer in Thailand, Raimon Land announced a $200 million dollar condo project in Pattaya, Thailand, ‘The Lofts Southshore.’
Pattaya, Thailand, a popular destination for Gulf residents, many Middle Eastern investors are expected to invest in Pattaya, Thailand, The Lofts Southshore.
The Lofts Southshore Pattaya will be [...]
Jul
24
Thai Exports of Honda products manufactured in Thailand up 18%
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Thai Exports of Honda products manufactured in Thailand up 18%
Exports of Honda products manufactured in Thailand is up 18% in 2nd quarter of 2008, Honda Motor Company Thailand announced today. Thai Honda Exports for the 1st half of 2008 was 55.6 billion baht. Honda has been using Thailand as an export base since 1987.
Honda manufactures [...]
Jul
24
A-Power Energy Generation Systems to Build New Power Plant in Thailand
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A-Power Energy Generation Systems to Build New Power Plant in Thailand
China: Power Energy Generation Systems Ltd. today said it has signed a memorandum of understanding to build and invest $300 million to build a power generation plant in Thailand.
The Chinese company, Power Energy Generation Systems ltd. rose $1.98, or 8.3% to $25.93 in morning on [...]
Jul
21
Thailand group to invest $2 billion in Nigeria
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Thailand group to invest $2 billion in Nigeria
A group of Thai companies made up of Rainbow Energy PTT and Transglobal Energy Funds (TRC) has set aside $2 billion to invest in Nigeria’s energy sector if Federal Government approves investment proposal. They are to invest in power sector, gas, petrochemical, and agriculture.
The Thai company, under the [...]
Jul
15
3g telecom network for rent to be built in Thailand by TOT Thailand - iPhone Thailand release date - 2009!
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3g telecom network for rent to be built in Thailand by TOT Thailand - iPhone Thailand release date - 2009!
TOT to Build B30 Billion 3G Mobile Network for Rent
TOT signed an agreement with CAT Thailand yesterday for rights to manage 3g service of Telecom Network in Thailand. TOT would pay 2.4 billion baht over 5 [...]