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Why Phuket Has Become A Tourist Favorite
For providing a bit of background to you, Phuket (pronounced Poo-ket) is both the largest island and the smallest province of Thailand. Those of you who have had a grip with the news about the tsunami last December are probably aware that the west coast of Phuket Island was among the places hit. A large […]
Diabetes - The Silent Killer
Diabetes has long been known as the silent killer - it has never gained full recognition for what it contributes to the mortality rate in developed countries, and people usually only think of the effect on their diet and lifestyle when diabetes is mentioned as a possibility. However, it has real, measurable and very serious […]
Discovering the Best Of Phuket’s Secret Beaches
Sun loungers line the entire length of the beaches, sometimes in rows three or four strong. Jet skis, banana boats and parasail boats make heavy splashes in the water while vendors sweat it out with their wares up and down the beach. They say Phuket’s time is over as an island getaway destination and is […]
Thai Legal System and Its Basic Laws
These regulations comprise Royal Decrees, Ministerial Regulations, Notifications of Directors General, as well as less formal policies and procedures followed by departments within the Thai government. The policies have not passed through the formal legal processes, but as a practical matter can be as significant as an Act of Parliament for one carrying out business […]
Good Quality VoIP Protocols
How can you make sure that your network is living up to the requirements, both before and after deploying VoIP services? Given below are some very useful guidelines you can look up to before deploying VoIP in your network, or when you desire to better the quality of your network after deployment.
Whether choosing […]
‘Hard-Landing’ Warning for the Mortgage Market in South Korea
South Korea looks like it may be the next US, with a credit crunch looming and a property bubble nearing record size. Sluggish home sales have been recorded for yet another quarter, and a general economic downturn has pushed property developers, builders and related professions to the brink of bankruptcy. All this means the debt […]
Hong Kong Urged to Reduce Corporate Taxes
Hong Kong’s economy has worsened sharply since early 2004, enabling the Chief Executive to promise in his election pledge to reduce the profits tax rate to 15 percent over his current term of office. This would form a reduction of nearly 14 percent from the current headline rate, enhancing Hong Kong’s reputation as one […]
The Best of Koh Samui’s Beaches
Some virtually untouched, others providing everything you require. Enjoy a massage, have your hair braided, taste barbecued chicken, sarongs, get to familiarize with the locals. Have your dinner in candlelight on beachmats, relax with a drink on triangular cushions, or simply doze off and chill out…
Chaweng Beach - Koh Samui
Just when you think it […]
Nationwide Shake-Up In The Chinese Property Market
All indications are showing us that short-term investment in China is not advisable, as government initiatives to slow down the economy are proving extremely effective. We see property developers losing money, a credit crunch looming, and share prices dropping in China. Selling is the flavor du jour, as doom and gloom sentiments grow on the […]
Top Luxury Accommodation in Hua Hin
Hua Hin is a beautiful seaside resort city in Thailand situated at a distance of about 200 km from Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. It is a favored weekend gateway from Bangkok for locals and tourists alike. It is also famous as a retirement or vacation home for many. Some of the major crowd-pullers of […]
