May 30th, 2008 by admin
Quayle calls for better tourist safety
Following a wave of Phuket Gazette reports of crimes against foreigners in recent weeks, British Ambassador to Thailand Quinton Quayle today voiced his concern over the personal safety of British citizens in Phuket.
Speaking to the Gazette at the Royal Phuket City Hotel this morning, Mr Quayle said, “I think safety [...]
May 29th, 2008 by admin
WORST-CASE SCENARIO
Political gridlock threatens economy
Confidence and growth at risk, say observers
Should the political situation descend to the worst-case scenario, business confidence and growth will suffer, some market observers warned yesterday.
“The latest gathering by the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) to oppose government attempts to amend the Constitution supports our view that the political situation [...]
May 29th, 2008 by admin
BUYING A CONDO ? Bangkok Bank Ltd. scheme woos foreigners
Expatriates can get loans from its Singapore branch
It is not uncommon for foreigners to buy a condominium in Thailand, but so far it has been quite difficult for them to seek a mortgage.
That is set to change.
Expats who want to own condominiums in Thailand can now [...]
May 29th, 2008 by admin
Hitting commuters where it hurts
Furious they can’t raise fares, private operators will park over 8,000 buses in front of the Transport Ministry in protest against ‘losses over soaring diesel prices’
Nearly 10,000 buses will go on a major strike in Bangkok and its adjacent provinces today.
They are angry the Central Administrative Court ordered an injunction against [...]
May 28th, 2008 by admin
SOS Baby Hjælps Fonden www.sosbabyhelp.org shafted by Tele Denmark
SOS Baby Hjælps Fonden a foundation started in Denmark to help the needy children in Asia, worked with the “Rotary Club” and “Expats Club” in Pattaya Thailand during the Asian Tsunami, helping children and homeless in Phuket and Burma (Myanmar); is now helping in Burma again after [...]
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