Archive for June, 2009

The Thai economy continues to suffer due to a large drop in export. The head of the Tourism Council of Thailand does not see any positive factors for the touristm sector.
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A student at British International School has been diagnosed with swine flu. The school will stay open until it closes for the summer holidays this coming Friday.
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Airlines are adding new capacity from northern Europe to Thailand with direct flights from Oslo to Bangkok and Helsinki to Phuket.
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The H1N1 swine flu is spreading rapidly in Thailand. Entertainment venues in Phuket has been asked to close for five days, according to Thai News Agency.
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The 2004 tsunami was the biggest in the Indian Ocean in some 600 years, according to a new report.
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3,000 Karens Flee Burma; David Carradine Murdered like Bruce Lee? Thailand Is Over the Worst as Spending Kicks In; Credit Suisse Bullish on Thailand. A summary of today's Thailand-related news.
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A 33 year old man from Hong Kong tested positive for swine flu after returning from Phuket on Monday. WHO may declare a global pandemic alert shortly.
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Not only hotels and resorts in the Andaman region is struggling. Hotel performances in the Asia Pacific region declined 30% in the first quarter.
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Outrigger has signed its third management contract in Phuket - this time at Laguna Resorts. The American company continues its expansion in South East Asia despite the financial crisis.
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Investors from the United Arab Emirates want to develop huge livestock farms in the Andaman region and raise sheep, goats and other livestock.
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