China 'unfairly seen as eco-villain' Jun 19, 2009
Anyway, time will tell Fung, Bangkok ... Manao Black, Bangkok, Thailand. (BBC News -- Science)
Climate to have severe impact on Asia Jun 18, 2009
"Coastal cities, including Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila and Shanghai will be increasingly vulnerable to sea-level rise, as well as flooding and storm surges due to unpredictable weather patterns," he said. An ADB study released in April showed that Southeast Asian economies could lose as much as 6. (India Times, India)
Cowboy Up! Rugged Western Trips for Office Drones Jun 16, 2009
is offering economy class fares from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston and New York City (JFK only) at three price levels: round-trip tickets to Moscow, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Seoul cost $599; to Singapore, Bangkok, Bali and other cities in Southeast Asia, $699; and to Mumbai, Delhi, Karachi, Sydney and Perth, $899. Book by June 28 for outbound travel from July 1 through Nov. 30. (Time.com)
Wet, wonderful Thailand Jun 16, 2009
By the time I reach my guesthouse just off Khao San Road in Bangkok, I am soaked and covered in chalk from head to toe ... It is only fitting then, to start the new Thai year with visiting some of Bangkoks holiest sights: the Grand Palace and Wat Po, Temple of the Reclining Buddha ... After a breakfast of Pad Thai at a small organic restaurant around the corner from our guesthouse, we are ready to make the most of our two full days in Chiang Mai, where Songkran is apparently celebrated with... (iAfrica.com)
Thailand, air/11 nights, from $1,199 Jun 16, 2009
The Real Deal: Round-trip airfare on a Korean Air carrier to Bangkok, a local flight from Chiang Mai to Bangkok on Thai Airways, 11 nights' accommodations at upscale hotels, airline fuel surcharges, hotel taxes and service charges, full American breakfast buffet daily, a welcome dinner, ground transportation (including airport-hotel transfers), sightseeing tours and the services of a professional English-speaking tour director, from $1,199 per person plus estimated taxes and fees of $88 ...... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Carradine's Kung Fu cult Jun 6, 2009
US actor David Carradine, found dead in a Bangkok hotel room at the age of 72, made his mark in cult US TV shows and movies, working with major directors such as Scorcese, Bergman and Tarantino. The eldest son of prominent actor John Carradine, David Carradine was born on 8 December 1936 in Hollywood, at the height of cinema's golden age. (iAfrica.com)
Carradine's family wants FBI to investigate death Jun 6, 2009
By MICHAEL CASEY Saturday, June 6, 2009 3:42 AM CDT BANGKOK - The family of American actor David Carradine has asked the FBI to help investigate his death after his body was found in a hotel closet in Thailand's capital with a rope tied to his neck, wrist and genitals ... "I would think that the people in Bangkok would want to support an investigation and allow the FBI to go over there and assist in the investigation so we can get the answers to the questions." ... The results of an autopsy... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Oil price approaches $70 in Asia Jun 5, 2009
BANGKOK: Oil climbed above $69 a barrel on Friday in Asia as the first drop in US unemployment claims in five months provided another sign that weak demand for crude could improve ... 43 a barrel midday in Bangkok in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. (India Times)
South Africa: How to Do the Garden Route Jun 5, 2009
"" TIFFANY SMITH, spokeswoman for David Carradine, on reports that the former Kung-Fu star commit suicide after he was found dead in a Bangkok hotel room. More News. (Time.com)
Carradine found hanged Jun 5, 2009
US actor David Carradine, star of 1970s TV series 'Kung Fu' and the 'Kill Bill' movies, was found hanged in a Bangkok hotel room on Thursday in what Thai police said was a possible suicide ... "He was found in his hotel room in Bangkok but the cause of death has not yet been established," an embassy official told AFP.. (iAfrica.com)
Japan and Australia chase to be the first to reach W-Cup Finals Jun 5, 2009
BANGKOK: Japan and Australia get the chance tomorrow to become the first countries to reach next year s World Cup but must overcome teams both needing wins to keep alive their hopes of a first Finals appearance. Japan will be the first through to South Africa if they beat Uzbekistan in Tashkent, although the resurgent Uzbeks are sure to put up a fight with a playoff spot still up for grabs. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Thai police: Carradine death may be accidental Jun 5, 2009
By MICHAEL CASEY Friday, June 5, 2009 3:43 AM CDT BANGKOK - The body of American actor David Carradine, best known for the 1970s TV series "Kung Fu," was found in a hotel room closet with a rope tied to his neck and genitals, and his death may have been accidental suffocation, Thai police said Friday. The 72-year-old actor's body was discovered Thursday in his luxury suite at Bangkok's Swissotel Nai Lert Park Hotel. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Actor David Carradine Found Dead In Bangkok Jun 5, 2009
(AP) Actor David Carradine, star of the 1970s TV series "Kung Fu" who also had a wide-ranging career in the movies, has been found dead in the Thai capital, Bangkok ... It said Carradine was in Bangkok to shoot a movie and had been staying at the hotel since Tuesday ... A police officer at Bangkok's Lumpini precinct station would not confirm the identity of the dead man, but said the luxury Swissotel Nai Lert Park hotel had reported that a male guest killed himself there. (CBS News -- World)
Koh Samui Beach Guide Jun 5, 2009
It is only an hour away from Bangkok by air and just 12 hours by rail. For a weekend get-away or a longer holiday Kho Samui is an ideal beach vacation which will appeal to visitors of all tastes and requirements. (Suite101.com)
West Roxbury-Roslindale Rotary Club happenings Jun 3, 2009
Prizes include gift certificates to West on Centre, MJ's Subs & Pizza, Bangkok Cafe, Birch Street Bistro, Roche Brothers Supermarket and more. Donation for the calendar is $10 and they are available at LaRosa Real Estate, The Cooperative Bank - West Roxbury Branch, West Roxbury-Roslindale YMCA, Brookline Bank, Parkway Printing and Travel by Judie Leon in Rosindale Square or from all members of the Rotary. (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
Nine new A/H1N1 flu cases confirmed in Asia-Pacific region on Saturday May 31, 2009
She arrived in Bangkok on May 26 and asked for medical treatment on the same day in a Bangkok hospital. Prat said her samples were sent to test at the Siriraj and Chulalongkorn hospitals and the Department of Medical Science. (Xinhuanet, China)
Priyanka dives 40 feet! May 30, 2009
The actress recently revealed her toughie side when shooting in Bangkok for Pyaar Impossible. A source said, We were shooting by the pool-side and after pack-up most of the actors retreated to their rooms. (India Times, India)
HotelTravel.com's Sizzling Summer Deals Sweep Across Asia May 26, 2009
Whether you are heading to Thailand or Malaysia on holiday or doing business in Hong Kong, Bangkok or Singapore, hot hotel deals are bringing summer to a boil across the region ... Bargain hunters can snap up a room in Kuala Lumpur from US$31 or one in Bangkok from only US$13 a night ... Bangkok retains its glitter even after recent political shenanigans, and still offers the world's best hotel bargains. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Thailand hits recession in first quarter May 25, 2009
BANGKOK: Thailand's economy entered a recession in the first quarter of this year as growth shrank by 7. 1% due to tumbling exports and imports, official data showed Monday. (India Times, India)
Wedgies and petty theft tie up consular staff May 23, 2009
"On Singapore Airlines, for instance, even grabbing a stewardess by the wrist can get you an 'outrage of modesty' charge, which we see a bit. And Australians, usually women, can't seem to keep their fingers off stuff when they are transiting through airports, either. We had a woman caught stealing toiletries in Bangkok Airport last year." ... "Our embassy in Bangkok gets by far the largest volume of Australians behaving badly of anywhere in world," the official says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Restaurants for Cheese Lovers May 23, 2009
4 Flow: There's an unmistakably nutty, fruity aroma at the ultra-contemporary, climate-controlled cheese room at Flow restaurant within the riverside Millennium Hilton Bangkok. Some of the world's best varieties are flaunted, including Colston Bassett Stilton, Brie Royale with black truffle, and piquant Pecorino di Fossa from Italy. (Time.com)
Coach Azraai praises players for silencing the critics May 22, 2009
Although Kedah lost 1-3 to Chonburi in their final Group G match in Bangkok on Tuesday night, they still squeezed through on goal difference ... We learnt about the Hanoi-Eastern final result just before half time in Bangkok, and my young players took it easy as they knew that we had already qualified. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Myanmar's opposition vs Goliath May 22, 2009
" Among the many other things Suu Kyi said was this: in July 1989 she told the military generals even before her first house arrest that they must choose utter devastation or dialogue. By utter devastation, she meant that the country would become a failed state if things kept going as they were. Now sitting in Insein Prison in 2009, Suu Kyi may be contemplating how very right she was. Swe Win is a former political prisoner now working as a freelance reporter. Charles McDermid is an Asia Times... (Asia Times Online)
Asia lures travelers with exotic, luxury hotels May 21, 2009
Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong and Mandarin Oriental Bangkok (tie)The Mandarin in Hong Kong truly represents understated luxury, a peaceful oasis from the noisy, frenetic city outside ... The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok boasts a 130-year history of tradition and the highest level of service, making it a truly unique luxury property. (MSNBC -- Travel)
EarthTalk Q&A: climate, peat and people May 21, 2009
London, Copenhagen, Sydney, Barcelona, Bogota and Bangkok, not to mention Swedens Malmo, Ecuadors Baha de Carquez and Ugandas Kampala, also score high for their green attributes and attitudes. Green cities abound in North America, too. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Stranded in Thailand: mat prank backfires May 20, 2009
"Our officials in Bangkok are doing everything possible on the ground," Mr Rudd said. Related Coverage. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Asian leaders condemn Burma trial May 20, 2009
The BBC's Jonathan Head in Bangkok says the statement is unusually strong for Asean, which has a tradition of not criticising the internal affairs of its members. But he says that as Asean has discovered to its great embarrassment since admitting Burma as a member 12 years ago, its voice carries little weight with the military rulers. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Qatar, Japan and England Targeted for Thailand's Medical Tourism May 19, 2009
For example, a breast augmentation procedure in the US will cost you between $3,000 - $8,000, while in Thailand, the website of Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic () quotes the price at $2,600 USD. Reassignment surgery in the US can cost between $10,000 and $20,000 but the same website says it costs only $8,500 in Thailand ... Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic Dr Pichet Rodchareon +66 2690 8000 Trackback URL: http://prweb. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Thailand tests dead tourist for H1N1 flu May 19, 2009
BANGKOK (Reuters) - The Thai government is conducting tests to find out if a 65-year-old German tourist died from H1N1 flu, Health Ministry spokesman Suphan Srithamma said on Tuesday ... A mannequin dressed in protective gear and wearing a face shield is seen during the ASEAN+3 Health Ministers meeting in Bangkok May 7, 2009. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Bangkok Shopping May 18, 2009
Bangkok, a shopper's paradise, a trip to Thailand should include a few days browsing the shops and malls of the city ... In Bangkok s incredibly urbanised cityscape there are shopping malls, street markets and department stores everywhere offering not only fashion but Thai wares and souvenirs, silks, computer gadgets, ipods and anything the shopper desires ... Chatuchak Market Bangkok (Weekend Market). (Suite101.com)
Suu Kyi goes on trial May 18, 2009
Several protests were planned in major Asian cities including Bangkok and Hong Kong in support of Aung San Suu Kyi. US President Barack Obama formally extended sanctions against Myanmar on Friday, despite an official US review of policy on the country, which is also known as Burma. (iAfrica.com)
Sydney slammed as ugly city May 17, 2009
"The rest of the city is an assemblage of street patterns completely lacking in any kind of attractive public urban space. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok are more conscious of the need to be competitive - to reinvent themselves and make themselves attractive." ... Singapore's Urban Redevelopment Authority is remaking the city as a tropical garden, while the Thai Government is addressing the traffic snarls of Bangkok by extending the city's Skytrain network. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Malaysia wants WHO to impose exit screening for A(H1N1) May 15, 2009
The issue of exit screening was first brought up during the Asean Plus Three Health Ministers Meeting in Bangkok last week, but some countries were against making it mandatory as it would have an impact on travel and trade, especially at a time when many countries are facing an economic downturn, with huge costs involved ... "We are pushing for this during the WHO general assembly in Geneva this weekend. Even at the Asean Plus Three Health Ministers Meeting in Bangkok (last week), not all... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Canada, Japan to strike deal aiding relief flights May 15, 2009
After last year's cyclone Nargis in Myanmar, planners needed not only to organize aid and a plane, but also make routing plans, including parking the jet in Bangkok, before Myanmar's military junta even agreed to let foreign deliveries into the country. Cargo planes flying to Asia often need a refuelling stop, and safe, strategically located Japan, with advanced airports that can accommodate huge aircraft, is viewed as ideal. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Glory find Recoba's $2m price tag too high but Victory open walletfor Hernandez May 15, 2009
"As for Surat, a lot of people may not know much about him, but I'm really happy to get him. He was outstanding against us last year in the [Asian] Champions League and we've kept track of him ever since. "I went over to Bangkok to watch him play against New Zealand [early last month] and he had another good game. I've always been impressed by Asian players, I have been for years, but the new rules definitely help. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Myanmar democracy activist held in prison May 15, 2009
Associated Press writers Jocelyn Gecker and Grant Peck in Bangkok and Maria Sudekum Fisher in Kansas City, Missouri contributed to this story. A service of the Associated Press(AP). (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Jet Airways shows 50 employees the door May 14, 2009
Earlier this week, Jet Airways has announced the closure of its overseas crew bases in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Bangkok. This was followed by Jet asking its pilots and employees to relocate to offices either in Delhi or Mumbai, apart from shutting down a large number of ticketing counters in small cities. (India Times)
Angola: Editor Banned From Leaving Country [press release] May 14, 2009
It has representatives in Bangkok, London, New York, Tokyo and Washington. And it has more than 120 correspondents worldwide. (allAfrica.com)
Thailand confirms first two swine flu cases May 13, 2009
BANGKOK (AFP) - Thailand on Tuesday confirmed its first two cases of swine flu in people who had travelled to Mexico, becoming the only Southeast Asian nation hit by the virus so far ... "There are two confirmed cases of A(H1N1), both of them contracted from Mexico," Witthaya told a press conference in Bangkok. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Two pugs on flight found dead May 12, 2009
"This was not the first time my pugs have travelled in a flight. When I bought Jimmy four months back in Bangkok, he was just two months old. It is a case of sheer negligence and I will take the faulty airline to court so that such incidents don't recur," said Tandon, 53 ... "We had bought Jimmy from Bangkok four years back for Rs 25,000 and an year later acquired Batnu from Mumbai. It is difficult to comprehend that they have been snatched away from us in this cruel way. I wish I could have... (India Times, India)
Thailand confirms first H1N1 flu case May 12, 2009
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand confirmed its first case of the H1N1 flu on Tuesday, but the patient has recovered and there were no reports of more infections, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said ... Last week, health ministers from 13 Asian countries agreed in Bangkok to boost antiviral drug stockpiles and tighten surveillance against the virus, also known as swine flu. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
WHO reports 4,379 cases of Influenza in 29 countries May 11, 2009
Director-General of WHO, Dr. Margaret Chan, in an address to a special meeting of ASEAN+3 Health Ministers in Bangkok, Thailand, said the world was better prepared now for an Influenza pandemic than at any time in history, thanks, in part, to vigilance and diligence of countries. "Years of alert and expectation mean that most countries now have preparedness plans. Vaccine manufacturing capacity has increased sharply. Large stocks of antiviral drugs have been produced and procured," Chan said. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Pitt's Pepper Wilson headed to world basketball team trials May 9, 2009
The finalists will be chosen after the camp for the team which will travel to Bangkok, Thailand, July 23-Aug. 2. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Top expert warns of swine-bird flu mix May 9, 2009
Do not drop the ball in monitoring H5N1, WHO Director General Margaret Chan told a meeting of Asia's top health officials in Bangkok today by video link. We have no idea how H5N1 will behave under the pressure of a pandemic. (Globe and Mail)
Hong Kong 'flu' hotel guests free May 9, 2009
Speaking in Bangkok, WHO chief Margaret Chan said that "the world is better prepared for an influenza pandemic than at any time in history". Breathe easily. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Your reaction to claims May 8, 2009
PiAnt, Bangkok, Thailand. Please can someone enlighten me. (BBC News -- UK)
2 tourists dead from unknown causes at Thai resort May 8, 2009
BANGKOK - Two young women one from the United States and the other from Norway died after suddenly falling ill within hours of each other at a guesthouse on a tourist resort island in southern Thailand ... The bodies were taken to the Thai capital Bangkok for autopsies but no results were available Thursday. (MSNBC -- International)
Asian nations set to boost flu drug stockpiles May 8, 2009
BANGKOK (AFP) - Asian nations will increase stockpiles of medicines to fight swine flu and look at ways of sharing supplies in case of a pandemic, according to a statement drafted for ministers meeting on Friday. Health ministers from China, Japan, South Korea and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian nations (ASEAN) meeting in Bangkok also agreed to look at screening people leaving affected areas, it said ... Security was heavy around the downtown Bangkok hotel where the meeting took... (Yahoo! Asia News)
Official says H1N1 could infect third of world May 8, 2009
BANGKOK A third of the world's population could be infected by the H1N1 flu virus in the next year, a top UN health official said today, urging Asian governments to stay alert for a potentially wider pandemic ... This is a disease that could potentially infect a third or more of the world's population in the next several months, in the next year, Mr. Fukuda told Asian health officials meeting in Bangkok by conference call from Geneva ... Health ministers from Japan, China, South Korea and the... (Globe and Mail)
Avoid complacency - WHO May 8, 2009
In a video conference in Bangkok, Fukuda warned the disease could become more virulent later in the year with the onset of the northern hemisphere's winter flu season. "Complacency is the greatest danger," warned Fukuda. (iAfrica.com)
World swine flu fears persist as Mexico returns to life May 8, 2009
In a video conference in Bangkok, Fukuda warned the disease could become more virulent later in the year with the onset of the northern hemisphere's winter flu season. The latest WHO figures show 2,099 cases of influenza A(H1N1) infections have been reported by 23 countries. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Flu spreads in U.S., world, winds down in Mexico May 8, 2009
"Even if the illnesses appear relatively mild on an individual level, with large numbers of infections on the global population, you can get large numbers of seriously ill people," Fukuda told health ministers from the 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) plus China, Japan and South at a meeting in Bangkok on Thursday. Fukuda said H1N1 flu is not yet spreading in a sustained way outside North America, so the global pandemic level remains at 5 out of 6. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Mexico bounces back to life after swine flu May 7, 2009
"It is critical for countries to maintain their alertness and monitoring so this evolution can be followed as closely as possible," Fukuda said in a videolink with Asian officials in Bangkok. "We don't believe we have fully got a handle on the severity of the phenomenon.". (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Never even tried to visit Britain... May 7, 2009
- Mark Devries, Bangkok Thailand, 06/5/2009 14:14. Click to rate Rating 646. (The Drudge Report)
On the trail of Thaksin in Cambodia May 6, 2009
Senior Cambodian officials have strongly denied that Thaksin visited, but many in Bangkok believe Thaksin leveraged his known personal ties and business links with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to secure special landing rights. Thai authorities revoked Thaksin's passport last month after he urged his supporters through video call-ins from abroad to launch a "people's revolution" against Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's coalition government, leading to riot scenes on the streets of Bangkok... (Asia Times Online)
Pregnancy saves drug mule May 6, 2009
In London, a Foreign Office spokesperson said Britain's vice consul at the embassy in Bangkok had flown to Laos and was "intending to visit her in prison imminently.". In Bangkok, an embassy spokesman said he had not received official confirmation of the trial date. (iAfrica.com)
Bankruptcy Sleuths Trace Missing Cash to Traders' Receipts for Lap Dancers May 6, 2009
In 2004, he moved on to Bangkok to set up the Thailand Futures Exchange. He had wound down his job there and returned to Chicago in mid-2007 when the call came from Sentinels creditor committee. (Bloomberg)
Akki, Bebo to walk red carpet at Cannes May 6, 2009
"Is he? That's flattering. When in my early years I was working in Bangkok, I had three posters in my room - that of Sridevi, Bruce Lee and Sylvester Stallone," Akshay chuckled speaking from Singapore. Kareena, who is in New York right now, said: "It would be lovely to walk the red carpet with Sylvester Stallone. How many of our actors would get that privilege?" Brandon Routh and Denise Richards also make guest appearances in the movie, which is expected to hit the screens soon. (India Times, India)
Influenza A infections total 898 with 20 deaths May 4, 2009
The meeting which involves Health Ministers from the ASEAN Member States and the Plus Three countries - China, Japan and the Republic of Korea - will take place on May 8 in Bangkok. More News lect> Go. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
S Asia trade: Only talk, no growth May 3, 2009
Colombo to Kathmandu via Bangkok. Chennai to Lahore via Dubai. (India Times)
* Thailands tourism travails May 3, 2009
Will the anti-government protests in Bangkok in mid-April X which escalated into two days of rioting during the traditional Thai New Year and caused the cancelation of a summit meeting of Asian nations in Pattaya X keep away the visitors who have been gradually returning since the devastating tsunami of 2004 ... But images of burning buses and armed soldiers in the streets of Bangkok came just four months after another group of demonstrators blockaded airports, stranding passengers for about a... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Magill: Bauerle keeping busy with travel May 3, 2009
He recently returned from speaking at meetings of the National Swimming Coaches Association and the Olympic Swimming Committee in both Bengaluru, India, and Bangkok, Thailand. Actually, I unintentionally reached him on his cell phone in India. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Jet lays off 169 more staffers May 2, 2009
The fresh round of lay-offs came after the airline announced the closure of its overseas bases in Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Singapore for "cost-cutting measures''. TOI, in its edition on May 1, had reported about 60 cabin crew members being given the pink slip. Sources said that more lay-offs are likely to take place as the cabin crew has been given a roster only till May 15. "Usually the crew is given a roster for the entire month. However, this time it has been limited to 15 days,'' said an... (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Hill Tribes of North West Thailand May 2, 2009
Similar coffin caves appear in karst areas west of Bangkok and in Borneo, China and The Philippines, however the highest concentration of coffin caves from this period is in Pangmapha. How to get to Pangmapha. (Suite101.com)
Pompei: How draft will impact teams Apr 30, 2009
If second round pick Rey Maualuga is everything the Bengals think he is, Jones might have been better off staying in Bangkok. 1. (MSNBC -- Sports)
