Posts Tagged ‘ december ’

A Press Conference recently took place to announce that the "Shake the World - European VS Thai Boxers" competition will take place at a temporary boxing ring being erected at Bali Hai Pier on the 19th December.
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Participants in the Jumbo Queen beauty contest get ready to go onto the stage in Ayutthaya late December 19, 2009. More than 30 Thai ladies took part in the Jumbo Queen beauty contest for women over 80 kg in the world heritage site of Written by: Richard Barrow Read more: Jumbo Queen beauty...
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Altogether 249,484 people had reported a total debt of 25.96 billion baht they owed to loan-sharks since December 1 to 18, Government Savings Bank (GSB) said on Saturday.
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The Acqua Italian restaurant at Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya invites you to taste the succulent flavors of lamb from Australian.
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Ho ho ho… where’s the snow?… Christmas in Thailand can be quite odd (but it is a nice odd). From November to December (and June even) it is quite possible find overheated Santas wandering around downtown Bangkok, reindeer fighting with elephants for sidewalk space, and Christmas carols blasting from tuk tuks
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Directed by Prachya Pinkaew, Thanit Jitnukul, Sakchai Deenan, Dunyasit Niyomkul, Bandit Tongdee, Tittipong Chaisati?dee, Bongkot Kongmalai Starring Leo Putt, Kanya Rattapetch, Ray MacDonald, Supaksorn Chaimongkol, Pakorn Chadborirak, Achiraya Peerapatkunchaya, Pawalit Mongkolpisit, Natthamonkarn Srinikornchot,Noppan Boonyai Released in Thai cinemas on December… Read full story > > > Written by: WiseKwai. Discovered by: ThaiBlogSearch.com
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Many Thais and political analysts fear if the crown passes to Vajiralongkorn while Thailand’s political divisions remain unresolved this could encourage opposing factions to intensify their struggle, with highly destabilising consequences. - Extracted from “ Five political risks to watch in Thailand ”, Reuters , 15 December 2009.
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At the?"Thailand in Transition: A Historic Challenge and What's Next?"?event?on December 8 (blogged on what Bkk Governor and former deputy foreign minister Sukhumbhand and former Senator Jon Ungpakorn said?here?and?...
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From Andrew Drummond, Bangkok, December 10 A Briton, who fled Thailand with his girlfriend after they believe they were seriously sexually abused after being drugged on a holiday island, has returned to complete his evidence for Thai police. Police in Koh Chang, 250 miles south east of Bangkok, said today they had now...
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At the "Thailand in transition: a historic challenge and what's next?" event on December 8 (Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand's speech blogged about here), former Senator and founder of Prachatai (and current Board member of the government-funded channel ThaiPBS) Jon Ungpakorn spoke and introduced the speakers.
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Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has invited Malaysian Prime Minister Najib to visit the Deep South. Najib will make a three-day visit - from December 7-9 - and is scheduled to meet Abhisit on December 9. Bernama report… Read full story > > > Written by: 128. Discovered by: ThaiBlogSearch.com
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Today is World Aids Day, 1st December 2009, this post is a little late in the day, but better than never. In the UK there are apparently 80, 000 people living with HIV/Aids virus, and 7,000 plus cases diagnosed last year being 2008. In the USA there are estimates of 570,000 to 1,000,000...
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Office of HM’s Principle Private Secretary announced on Monday that His Majesty the King has ordered the indefinite postponement of many functions relating to his birthday celebrations.
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The eagerly awaited sequel to the Thai Film Yaem Yasothon, Yaem Yasothon 2, is scheduled for release on 3rd December 2009. The Thai Film, Yaem Yasothon 2, is a country comedy and stars Mum Jokmok ( Petchtai Wongkamlao) as Yaem. Mum Jokmok is also the Director of the… Read full story > >...
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BANGKOK, Nov 26 (TNA) Nok Air, the low-cost airline, will inaugurate three new routes linking Bangkok and the northeastern provinces of Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, and Buri Ram on December 3.
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Travel aboard an historic steam-hauled train from Bangkok to Ayutthaya on Saturday, December 5th, 2009. Visit Bang-Pa-In Summer Palace on the occasion of His Majesty’s birthday and return to Bangkok by cruiser along the Chao Phraya River - The River of Kings - enjoying both the waterway scenery and a sumptuous buffet lunch on...
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EU criticism of Russia's rights record and fears Moscow will delay its WTO entry clouded EU-Russia talks Wednesday, but the two sides aligned on climate issues ahead of a key summit in December.
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The long-delayed Airport Rail Link project, providing direct rail service to and from Suvarnabhumi Airport, will officially start its test run December 5 as scheduled earlier, coinciding with the birthday celebrations of His Majesty the King, State Railway of Thailand (SRT) governor Yuthana Tupcharoen said Sunday. During the test run, free service will...
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THAI TAKES By PHILIP GOLINGAI IF YOU had ever wanted to slap Sondhi Limthongkul, the co-leader of the yellow-shirted movement that gained international notoriety when it shut down Bangkok’s two airports last year, now’s your chance. “Slap my face with your shoes if one day I take any political position,” Sondhi was quoted by...
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