June 15th, 2007 by admin
Thailand is shrinking as coastal erosion takes a toll
BANGKOK: — Erosion is biting two square kilometres of land off Thailand every year, according to a report issued by the World Bank.
“This means about Bt6 billion economic damage,” Jitendra Jha of the World Bank said yesterday. He said erosion was one of the world’s major environmental [...]
June 13th, 2007 by admin
Election could be a little early
If the referendum on the draft Constitution could be moved up to Aug 19 instead of Sept 2, the general election coiuld be held in early instead of middle December, Election Commissioner Praphan Naiyakovit said Monday.
Mr Praphan revealed the plan in a press conference to announce the election body’s accomplishments [...]
June 13th, 2007 by admin
Manchester City are seeking an explanation from Thaksin
Manchester City are seeking an explanation from Thaksin Shinawatra following reports from Thailand that his bank accounts have been frozen
The former Thai prime minister and multi-millionaire businessman is currently in advanced negotiations with City over a potential takeover.
Shinawatra left Thailand last year after being ousted from office in [...]
June 13th, 2007 by admin
UK embassy tightens up visa system
source: The Nation
People wanting to visit the United Kingdom will soon require high-tech biometric visas.
Applicants aged five and older will from June 21 need to visit the British Embassy visa application centre run by VFS Thailand.
Applicants will have their fingerprints electronically scanned and a digital photograph taken.
“The process is relatively [...]
June 8th, 2007 by admin
New Phuket airport terminal ready
source: The nation
The expansion of the international passenger terminal at Phuket International Airport has been completed and is expected to be open for the upcoming high season, airport director Squadron Leader Pornchai Eua-aree said.
The Bt120-million expansion started in April 2004. The ground floor of the new wing features check-in counters for [...]
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