|
|
Thailand Article
A Short History About Thai Script
King Ramkhamhaeng was not only a valiant and wise ruler, but he also cares a lot about the welfare of his people. The Thai script (writing) was created by King Ramkhamhaeng, the second son of King Si Intharathit of Sukhothai who had freed Thailand from the Khmer. [.....]
Domestic ducks and H5N1 influenza epidemic, Thailand Emerging Infectious Diseases, April, 2006 by Thaweesak Songserm, Rungroj Jam-on, Numdee Sae-Heng, Noppadol Meemak, Diane J. Hulse-Post, Katharine M. Sturm-Ramirez, Robert G. Webster
In addition to causing 12 human deaths and 17 cases of human infection, the 2004 outbreak of H5N1 influenza virus in Thailand resulted in the death or slaughter of 60 million domestic fowl and the disruption of poultry production and trade. [.....]
Empirical Evidence of Network Externality of Thailand's Telephone System
Telecommunications infrastructure is a crucial element for economic development, especially for developing countries. However, telephone service in developing countries is typically characterized by a supply that does not meet demand. [.....]
Ericsson completes turnkey project at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand Airline Industry Information, April 28, 2006
Swedish telecomms solutions provider Ericsson said on Friday (28 April) that it had successfully completed the turnkey project of designing and integrating a multi-operator In-Building Solution (IBS) at the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand's new international airport. [.....]
Japan, Thailand agree to seek early signing of FTA Asian Political News, June 5, 2006
Japan and Thailand on Thursday reaffirmed their intention to seek to sign a bilateral free trade agreement as early as possible, as Bangkok's political crisis had postponed the signing originally set for April 3, Japanese officials said. [.....]
Retire to Asia - And Why
The theme of most retirement article is the best place to retire in the USA. However, according to the AARP about 80 percent of Americans do not plan to move when they retire. Work a lifetime, and with the door open to have a fresh start in retirement, one just stays in the same town, the same house, the same routine. [.....]
Thailand considers World Heritage status for 'Death Railway' Asian Political News, Feb 20, 2006
A high-ranking official of the Tourism Authority of Thailand on Monday welcomed the initiative of a former Japanese military interpreter who was involved in the construction of the infamous Thailand-Burma railway during World War II to seek to have the ruins of the railway designated as a World Heritage site. [.....]
Thailand's trunk show Contra Costa Times, March, 2006 by Anne Chalfant
We exchanged looks of dread when our tour leader announced the upcoming stop at Maesa Elephant Camp near Chiang Mai, Thailand. The idea of trained elephants in captivity grates against my sense of the dignity these wonderful animals should be afforded. [.....]
Tipping Etiquette When Traveling
The joy of travel can be found in experiencing new and interesting things. There are, however, some practical areas that can prove to be a bit baffling. Tipping is one, but it need not be as explained in this article. [.....]
Toyota Marks Start of Hiace Export from Malaysia to Thailand JCN Newswires, May 29, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, May 29, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation ('TMC'; TSE:7203) announced today that UMW Toyota Motor Sdn. Bhd. (UMWT) has begun exporting the Hiace produced at Assembly Services Sdn. Bhd. (ASSB)* to Thailand. [.....]
What's affecting the Thai Property Market?
There are many people asking the question why has after a step and prolonged rise in the Bangkok property market are prices slowing? There are a number of factors, usually these are attributed to rise in interest rates or slowing of the economy but in the case of foreign buyers these factors hardly contribute to their purchases. [.....] |
|
|
