The city is sorely lacking in green space per capita Thai architects are partnering with the government on plans to turn Bangkok and other big urban areas into “public cities for all,” with green spaces that are commensurate with the needs of their inhabitants, The Nation reported. The Thai Association of Landscape Architects (TALA) announced Wednesday it is pitching the Health Ministry a policy...
Non-beach-related activities hold their own in the popular Thai resort hub amid improving air linkages Phuket is transforming into a more well-rounded destination as a preponderance of visitors takes advantage of the Thai resort island's expanding air transport infrastructure. Tourists as well as property seekers are finding new purpose in the renowned island in the Andaman Sea: spending time and money...
Will buyers ever tire of the Land of Smiles? For Australians, the phrase ‘the lucky country’ has strong resonance. The nickname, coined by author Donald Horne in his novel of the same name, has been used to describe the Antipodean nation’s weather, lifestyle and is often invoked to describe its good fortune from gold rushes to economic booms. Despite its roots Down Under, the description could...
The luxury senior housing industry is dawning on the kingdom as more and more Thais retire in independence Thailand is greying fast. The kingdom holds the highest share of elderly people of any developing nation in East Asia and Pacific, the World Bank reported. As it stands, 11 percent of the Thai populace, representing 7.5 million people, are aged at least 65 years. The figure in 1995 was 5 percent; by...
PHUKET: Central Pattana Plc (CPN), Thailand’s largest retail property developer, today (Sept 10) celebrated the grand opening of Central Phuket, its B20-billion luxury flagship mall. CPN Deputy CEO Wallaya Chirathivat said, “Visiting Central Phuket will fulfil all types of lifestyles: eat, shop and have fun throughout the day. “This project highlights our excellence on a global scale in three...
Asia Center Foundation (ACF) is a christian charity registered as a Non Government Organization (NGO) on Phuket, Thailand in operation since 2002. Our mission is to help disadvantaged children and children-at-risk by providing care, training and education so that they will fulfill their God-given potential. The ACF’s vision is to restore children to God, transform and develop them into leaders...
PHUKET: The Chief of the Phuket Immigration Office, Col Kathathorn Kumthieng, has confirmed that all foreigners registered as living in Phuket must re-report their address to immigration after being registered as staying in a hotel within Thailand, even for just one night. The confirmation follows complaints from long-term expats that they were fined B2,000 for not re-registering their home addresses...
Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) A Thai political party has nominated the King’s sister as its candidate for prime minister in March elections — an unprecedented move that could upend the political landscape and give the revered monarchy an overt role in politics. Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) Thailand's king has strongly criticized his sister's announcement she will stand in elections next month -- an...
A long-discussed plan to offer five-year visas for foreigners was floated again Tuesday by the nation’s top tourism official. Visas to facilitate those staying for extended periods would make Thailand more competitive with neighbors such as Malaysia, where 10-year visas are available, according to Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, who said the issue would be raised with the relevant immigration and...
The Icon Siam Shopping Mall has been called the “Mother of All Malls” and it is set to open in 2017. With two towers, 80,000 square meters of land, a conventional hall, a condominium and much more – it will be an enormous retail and dining experience that will dominate several city blocks. It will contain an estimated 500 shops, with 100 restaurants from more than 30 different countries. It is also...
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