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(source Bank Of Thailand ) They did it. The group China+HK+SK+Taiwan managed to order more from Thailand in december, compared to the “Thai Peak Exports” that is to say july 2008 : +3 % at 109,88 billions THB. China alone went from 55,1 billions… Read full story >>>

Infighting between Chalerm Yubamrung, a Puea Thai MP from Bangkok, and Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, of the dissolved TRT and a Minister under Thaksin and also based in Bangkok, broke out over the last few days. The Bangkok Post: Puea Thai Party senior MP Chalerm Yubamrung has slammed Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, former deputy leader … Read full story >>>

Even ThaiCrisis has been fooled ! I use the infamous word “Green Shoots” after the first publication of the total amount of exports for september. Abhisit was proud to pronounce the “R” word. Recession ? Amid an ocean of artificial pleasures (and potent Lala drugs) during the Asean Meeting, it was… Read full story >>>

At last ! A Green Shoot… And, obviously -8,5 % in september (year on year) is better than the -25 % we had in july. The Commerce Ministry has released the first data for exports in september : 14,99 billions USD. Imports fell 17,9 % … Read full story >>>

You can never be too sure what he is up to. Sometimes, you are led to think he is a super strategist. Other times, you are tempted to believe that he is nothing but a confused old man. Whatever your conclusion, … Read full story >>>

Pok Pok , the Thai restaurant in Portland, Oregon that I’ve mentioned before, was featured on the Travel Channel program “ Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives .” The segment is embedded below, and you can find it on YouTube here . (Via Oregonian and Thai food expert Austin Bush, who… Read full story >>>

On October 26 Yahoo will shut down their free webhosting service Geocities, which back at the beginning of the WWW was one of most popular sites. Though most of the sites hosted there won’t be missed, and have been moved to other pages like facebook… Read full story >>>

The Exchange Rate Drama is unfolding. And some lala businessmen are crying like babies. Thailand’s exports are unlikely to achieve 10% growth next year if the government leaves the baht’s appreciation unchecked, exporters warn. “Ongoing baht strength will harm Thai shipments and weaken our… Read full story >>>

I've been going to Cafe au Lac for more than 4 years – love the place and the staff is so sweet I went with my friend Sue to have lunch at Bon Marche market today. We ended up having Cheese Nachos … Read full story >>>

Thailand’s export value in June stood at US$12.3 billion, down 25.9 per cent year on year, according to the Commerce Ministry. The import value also dropped 29.3 per cent year on year to US$11.398 billion. During the first six months of this year, Thailand’s export value declined 23.5 per cent … Read full story >>>

It’s still Beerlao. BUT, recently Jason at “Isaanstyle” blog mentioned that he tried “Archa” and found it lovely. I wasn’t initially fond of Beer Leo at all – but it grew on me. That’s the first sign that you’re settling for lack of a better option. I don’t like Singha and I… Read full story >>>

Data for may have been published. Time to update our charts. Source Bank Of Thailand (table EC_XT_002) . First, I remind you that exports crashed 26 ,6% in may, compared to may 2008 … in USD. But, thanks to the magic of exchange… Read full story >>>

Yeah, I think most people saw #iranelection in twitter. This could be useful if they really want to do in Thailand. Read on. “Our aim is to ensure that citizens can choose for themselves what information they access,” he said. “The Iranian media space is the latest, but it will not be the last … Read full story >>>

PM Abhisit Vejjajiva was apparently miffed today when a reporter asked him whether he was falling under the wing of Newin Chidchob by making Buriram the first province to visit in the Northeast for the first time in many months. Buriram, as you know, … Read full story >>>

Meeting number 9 from May 21 2009 with three cases concerning boundary changes of municipalities. Area from TAO Tha Duea (องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลท่าเดื่อ), Doi Tao district, Chiang Mai Province to be transferred to subdistrict municipality Tha Duea ( เทศบาลตำบลท่าเดื่อ ). Area from TAO Thung Hua Chang ( องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลทุ่งหัวช้าง )… Read full story >>>

A cartoonist in South Korea is facing a fine equivalent to $100,000 after his local council filed a complaint with the police. The cartoonist, Choi, inserted insulting comments about South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak into a cartoon in the Happy Wonju newsletter, distributed last month. Read full story >>>

Eureka ! Our dashing PM starts to understand. Light the candles ! The government will reassess the problems causing Thailand’s exports to decline sharply, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Saturday. “I’ve already asked the Finance Ministry” to probe the trend, Mr. Abhisit said. “However, the … Read full story >>>

The exports of other countries have also continuously declined, not only Thailand, due to impact of global economic recession, permanent secretary for the Ministry of Commerce Siripol Yodmuangcharoen said on Saturday. Mr Siripol gave examples that the exports of China dropped 26.3 per cent in May, while that of Taiwan, South Korea and Japan … Read full story >>>

I put away my lemon slice novelty pen and picked up the Royal Blue Parker ball point, it was time to write a serious post. Me and serious posts have a tendency to fall out after a mere paragraph or two. The School of Thailand is Thailand itself, an open … Read full story >>>

Data for april have been published. Time to update our charts. I remind you : exports crashed 26 % in april (in USD), compared to april 2008. Let’s have a look on total exports and total imports (in billions THB). My readers already know that the decrease of trade balance on april is… Read full story >>>

I went back to the Sunee Grand Hotel and Convention Centre , which I blogged about and there are plenty of pictures of the restaurant and reception area and then the rooms that are on offer there. Today I was back to check out the Health Club & … Read full story >>>

On Friday just gone, our small primary 1 to 3 classes had to go to our lovely hall to practice for Wai Khru Day that is coming up on the 11th of June. Wai Khru is usually held on a Thursday as this is the day of Brihaspati, Vedic god of wisdom… Read full story >>>

He is the “lone rebel” in the Democrat Party. He is the only government MP who joined the anti-government “Red” rally. He railed against Foreign Minister Kasit Biromya. He asked for time to speak against the government during the opposition’s censure debate in… Read full story >>>

The first figures for exports and imports in april have been published (details will follow on may 31, by the Bank Of Thailand). It’s another Green Shoots Story… Exports in April nosedived 26.1 per cent while imports plunged 36.3 per cent, Commerce Ministry permanent secretary Siripol Yodmuangcharoen said on Wednesday. The export value … Read full story >>>

The Bank Of Thailand has updated its data (table EC_XT_002) . Total exports (in THB) fell 16,63 % in march, compared with march 2008, at 404,7 billions THB. The negative trend is back after a february month that was abnormal (sales of gold, read… Read full story >>>