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- Agoda rolls out hotel discounts
- Myanmar crackdown rekindles ethical debate over doing business with…
- Russian tourist arrested on suspicion of theft in Thailand
- Thailand Real Estate & Property Guide
- Two veteran lensmen help the younger generation venture into visual…

Forget Phuket – Thailand – South East Asia – World – Travel -…
Sydney Morning Herald – Nov 29, 2007
“We don’t want to make the same mistakes. They (the government)want to keep Krabi more for the nation more for the long termfuture. The writer was a guest of Thai Airways International andAccor Hotels. IF YU G:Thai Airways International flies 38 times a week from Australia(Sydney Melbourne Brisbane and Perth) to Thailand.

Agoda rolls out hotel discounts
Internet Travel News – Internet Travel News (press release) – Nov 29, 2007
breakingtravelnews. King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand is the world’s longest-reigning monarch and is much loved and revered by the people of Thailand. His birthday falls on December 5 a national holiday in Thailand and is celebrated with a number of events held around that date. As it is his 80th birthday this year the celebration has been year-long and will culminate with the Trooping of Colors four days of fireworks in Bangkok a concert at Sanam Luang and a public audience on the grounds of the Grand Palace. The Trooping of Colors will take place on December 2nd at the Royal Plaza.

Myanmar crackdown rekindles ethical debate over doing business with…
International Herald Tribune – Nov 29, 2007
” Authorities in Myanmar plan to expel Petrie by Dec. 5 for criticizing the regime for not meeting the needs of its people. Burma Campaign UK has a “Dirty List” of more than 100 companies it says provide income to the government while doing business in Myanmar including timber and gem companies and hotel and tour operators. Even the British guidebook company Lonely Planet has been listed for encouraging tourism to Myanmar.

Russian tourist arrested on suspicion of theft in Thailand
RIA Novosti – Nov 29, 2007
The Russian embassy in Thailand said it was making enquiries into the arrest of Natalia Ivanova from the Siberian city of Irkutsk who is in custody on the resort island of Koh Samui 710 km (over 440 miles) from the capital Bangkok. Embassy press secretary Alexei Bulkin said reasons for the arrest were not completely clear: “The consular service is enquiring into the arrest at the moment. ” Ivanova who was arrested last Friday insists the “young guys she got to know” at the Koh Phangan resort had stolen the items. Bulkin also said Ivanova could be released soon on bail but she will have to stay in Thailand until her trial which could take at least three months. Some media reports suggested the Russian tourist’s arrest was in connection with drugs the possession of which in Thailand carries the death penalty… Some media reports suggested the Russian tourist’s arrest was in connection with drugs the possession of which in Thailand carries the death penalty. Ivanova along with her sister and three friends arrive in Koh Phangan on November 21. She was arrested two days later after a search of her hotel room and questioning at a police station. n Monday she was transferred to a Samui jail Russian media reported. Natalia’s friends who met with her on Monday said no formal charges had been brought against her at the time. Thai prisons are notorious for their poor conditions. Most foreign prisoners held in prison are those arrested on drug or possession charges.

Thailand Real Estate & Property Guide
Thailand Real Estate & Property… – Nov 29, 2007
HKR International Ltd a Hong Kong listed real estate developer and operator of the internationally acclaimed Sukhothai Hotel recently embarked on the development of a modern sophisticated and altogether unique project. The Sukhothai Residence involves no less than 187 units with sizes ranging fro 100-1200 square metres as well as 9 unique penthouse properties. The largest of these penthouses the “Sky Villa” will boats its own 18-metre swimming pool and patio garden with interior designs described as “truly exceptional”. So exceptional in fact that the company expects unprecedented bids for the villa setting a new benchmark in the Bangkok penthouse market. The 41 floors of the Sukhothai Residence will include some of the most modern and aesthetically pleasing facilities in Bangkok… Cha Director of HKR Asia Pacific. “Bringing together our extensive experience in developing luxurious residences and our excellent spirit and services The Sukhothai Residences are poised to become the most exclusive ultra-premium condominium project in Bangkok. We are confident that this very stylish project will be well-received and bring new vision to the Thai property market. Construction for the project is set to commence at the end of the year and the development expected to be complete by 2011.

Two veteran lensmen help the younger generation venture into visual…
Nation Multimedia – Nov 29, 2007
" they felt Thailand was a great place to work with friendly people and an interesting environment. Each knows Bangkok well having used it as a base for their exploration of Southeast Asia on several previous occasions over the past 15 years. The workshop isn't about photographic techniques but about concept. "The keyword is authorship" says Nachtwey which he defines as the way to find an individual's signature style. A former student of art history and political science Nachtwey is also a self-taught photographer… "We usually like kicking the ball" says Harvey. "Now we are the coaches. "Photographs by the two veterans which have been on show at Dream Hotel Sukhumvit Soi 15 since last Saturday will be replaced from tomorrow by those of the workshop participants. A slide show of their interpretations of the city sponsored by Canon takes place tomorrow at 8pm. Sirinya Wattanasukchai The Nation.

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