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Obama’s State of the Union: Much More Than Trying to ‘Contain China’
Via Scoop.it – Trade and Travel in South East Asia “In his State of the Union address, U.S. President Barack Obama defined America as a “Pacific power,” continuing his administration’s strategic shift to Asia as the United States disengages from … Continue reading
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Nod to foreign bank expansion – The Nation
“The central bank yesterday announced guidelines permitting foreign banks currently operating a branch in Thailand to become a subsidiary that can have a maximum of 20 branches and 20 off-premise ATMs across the country. The Ministry of Finance approved the … Continue reading
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Chiang Mai and Mandalay | Travelfish on Chiang Mai
“Just 450 km separate these two northern outposts of Southeast Asia which, roughly, lie on two different sides of the Shan Plateau. Yet they’re worlds apart.”Via www.travelfish.org Share and Enjoy
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Businesses lost Bt1.3 trillion to floods: PM – The Nation
Flooding has cost the Thai private sector Bt1.3 trillion in lost revenues and damage to property, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra told a Bangkok conference yesterday.Via www.nationmultimedia.com Share and Enjoy
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Thailand picks up broken pieces – The Nation
Thailand’s consumer confidence slumped to the lowest level in more than a decade in November because of huge losses to the manufacturing sector, leading to massive layoffs and a possible drop in the Kingdom’s investment attractiveness.Via www.nationmultimedia.com Share and Enjoy
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Amid the paddy: Ubud’s Sari Organic | Travelfish on Bali
Sari Organic or Warung Bodag Maliah is found a 15-minute walk off Ubud’s main street, among green paddy — and fast-paced development. This is the tale of a little walk, up a hill off Ubud’s main street, and through relatively … Continue reading
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Direct flights bring Vietnam closer for British travellers – Telegraph
The number of British holidaymakers heading to south-east Asia is likely to increase following the launch next week of the first direct flights between Britain and Vietnam.Via www.telegraph.co.uk Share and Enjoy
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand Seeks to Send Message to Travelers: Thailand is Open for Business
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is seeking to send a strong message to those visitors concerned about planning or taking a trip to the destination in light of the recent flooding in its central provinces: Thailand is open for … Continue reading
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand Seeks to Send Message to Travelers: Thailand is Open for Business
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is seeking to send a strong message to those visitors concerned about planning or taking a trip to the destination in light of the recent flooding in its central provinces: Thailand is open for … Continue reading
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Solo Travel Destination: Thailand | Solo Traveler
Whether you enjoy chilling on paradise beaches, partying until you drop, culture, jungles, fabulous food and friendly locals (or all of these!), this is the place to be. All of the above can be experienced in glorious hot sunshine, with … Continue reading