Archive for June, 2010

For the first time ever, all top five marathoners competing in the Laguna Phuket International Marathon on Sunday finished in under three hours. Four of the top five came from Thailand.
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The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre downgraded early Sunday morning a tsunami watch for the Indian Ocean following a major earthquake near India's Nicobar Islands, saying only India is at risk. Phuket was listed at being at risk shortly after the 7.5 earth quake struck in the Indian Ocean.
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The casting crew of the upcoming movie "The Impossible" - based on a true account of a family who stayed at Khao Lak during the tsunami - is looking for native Scandinavian speakers to join the filming. The movie will star Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts in the leading roles.
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A malaria outbreak has sickened more 600 people in Ranong so far this year. With the rainy season approaching the disease is expected to spread in the province, which is popular for foreigners extending their stays in Thailand.
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Burma is moving its passport office from Kawthaung to Ranong. Visa runners will still need to cross over by boat to stamp out from Thailand and get another 15 days.
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Phuket led the recovery in global hotel performance in the first four years if 2010, according to a new study. Occupancy grew by more than 30 percent. Forward bookings are looking weak.
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Eric Levine of California Fitness is trying to sell his Oceanfront Estate at Natai Beach in Phang Nga again - reportedly for a cool 20 million dollars.
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Discussions are underway to facilitate a quick recovery for the tourism industry, according to TAT. The governor recognizes the role Phuket has for the Thai tourism industry.
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PATA Thailand is highly critical of Thai Airways, after price reductions of 50% of the Royal Orchid Holidays packages. - This does not help Thailand's tourism industry, says Bert Van Walbeek of PATA Thailand
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