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Chiang Mai will host it's first ever BarCamp on May, 17th, 2008. BarCamp is an international network of user generated conferences - open, participatory workshop-events, whose content is provided by participants - often focusing on early-stage web applications, and related open source technologies. The first Thailand BarCamp was held in ... Read more...

This year the star-studded International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) has chosen Bangkok, Thailand, for its awards being held from 6th – 8th June, 2008. At an event held today in Mumbai, IIFA raised the curtain on the IDEA IIFA Awards 2008 with Brand Ambassador Amitabh Bachchan starting the voting process by ... Read more...

BarCampBangkok Press Release - By Julie Lavoie Over 200 technology enthusiasts, both Thai and foreign, attended Thailand's first Barcamp in Bangkok on January 26th. Participants gave and attended talks on the hottest new technologies, blogged, made videos, and met other technology lovers. The conference featured talks in both English and Thai, on ... Read more...

So, the much awaited film "Bombay to Bangkok" is being released on 18th January and chances are that it will not get released in Bangkok. On how will it fare in the world of TZP and Halla-Bol, I'd like to keep my fingers crossed. But I really wonder if ... Read more...

Indian Education Exhibition 08 in Bangkok is a one-stop information event for learning about the variety of professional and vocational courses that NRI and Thailand students can pursue in reputed institutions of higher learning. Students, along with their parents will get an opportunity to personally interact with college administrators ... Read more...

Bangkok, Thailand, January 4th -- Bangkok will host Thailand's first ever BarCamp on January 26th, 2008. BarCamp is an international network of user-generated conferences — open, participatory workshop-events, whose content is provided by participants — often focusing on early-stage web applications, and related open source technologies, social protocols, and open ... Read more...

REWARD yourself this year as you bid farewell to 2007 and welcome 2008 in a charity fund raising dinner set in a glitzy Broadway-style in Broadway Girls & Countdown Party 2008 at the Pan Pacific Bangkok Hotel on New Years’ Eve December 31st 2007. Celebrate the evening with an incredible musical ... Read more...

Prime Minister General Surayud Chulanont revealed that members of the public will be allowed to engage in political activity since the general election has been completed. He asked though that all groups show consideration for peace. General Surayud stated that political gatherings that were before banned can now commence. Political activity ... Read more...

Election Commission (EC) member in charge of managing the election Praphan Naikowit (ประพันธ์ นัยโกวิท) expressed his contentment with the voter turn out. He stated though that there is still much work to be done before the finalization of ballots. Mr. Praphan affirmed that all ballots would be tallied and accounted for ... Read more...

With 92 percent of the votes counted near midnight, unofficial results showed that People Power Party (PPP) has grabbed 228 seats whilst its rival Democrat party had 166 seats from a total of 480 seats of both constituency and party-list candidacy. In all, 241 seats are needed for a majority. At ... Read more...

The son and daughters of ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra voted at the Bang Plad district polling station and briefly addressed the reporters gathered to watch them log their ballots. Mr Panthongtae, Ms. Pinthongta and Ms. Paethongtan Shinawatra cast their votes at the Consituency 12 or Bang Plad polling station, which is ... Read more...

Various provincial Election Commission offices throughout Thailand are continuing ballot counting. After voting in the general election concluded today at 3 PM all provinces have begun to organize and tally ballots from both the party-list and constituency systems as well as from advanced voting. The counting has gone on without incidents ... Read more...

Last year's coup which ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra some 45 million Thais are eligible to cast their ballots as polls opened at 8 a.m. (0100 GMT), today on Sunday, 23 December 2007, with unofficial results expected by midnight,few expect the country's third election in two years will solve the ... Read more...

The Siam Intelligence Unit (SIU) launches a website, www.politicalbase.in.th, to provide detailed information about politicians to help people decide which Member of Parliament (MP) candidates they should support before casting their ballots tomorrow (December 23rd). SIU Leader Charoenchai Chaipaiboonwong (เจริญชัย ไชยไพบูลย์วงศ์) discloses that people need to be well prepared before voting ... Read more...

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Deputy Chief Rataphol Meethanatawol (รัฐพล มีธนาถาวร) has presided over a meeting of administrative officials aimed to boost efforts to battle drugs in the capital. The meeting was designed to consolidate efforts from officials in the Ministry of Public Health, the Prime Minister’s Office, the Office for Protection ... Read more...

Assistant group editor of the Nation Group Nithinand Yorsaengrat, made public that the Nation Group had no involvement with the operations of the US-based Film Festival Management Co., which had participated in the World Film Festival of Bangkok. The Nation Group has officiated over the October filmfest every year since 2003. US ... Read more...

The Chart Thai Party’s Member of Parliament (MP) candidate for Kanchanaburi province, Mr. Paiboon Pimpisitthavorn (ไพบูลย์ พิมพ์พิสิฐถาวร), together with a parade of eight golf carts traveled from places to places in his respective constituency to meet the locals and convince them to vote for him and his party in the ... Read more...

The Democrat Party leader, Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva (อภิสิทธิ์ เวชชาชีวะ), asks members of the public to refrain from thinking about former leaders in the past who, he claims, have impaired the country. He also calls for the public to give Thai politics another chance. This morning (December 20th), Mr. Abhisit says if ... Read more...

The Meteorological Department reported at 4 AM today (December 20th) that the northeast monsoon over the Gulf and southern Thailand is weakening, resulting in lower amount of rainfall in the lower South. However, continuous precipitation can cause inundation in the three southern border provinces of Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat, and ... Read more...

Administrations in all provinces throughout the nation have called assemblies of local officials and policemen to instruct them of stringent measures to deal with crime in preparation for the general election. Police all over the country have been ordered to crack down on crime and suspects, especially in cases to do ... Read more...

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is preparing to propose a draft that will favor the establishment of CNG stations throughout the capital. Deputy Chief of the BMA Bansopit Maekvichai (บรรณโศภิษฐ์ เมฆวิชัย) stated that a meeting of city planners has decided that the banning of LPG stations and endorsement of CNG ... Read more...

The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) yesterday approved 3 draft bills that can effectively allow state operated universities to gain full autonomy. Deputy Chief of the NLA Pojani Tonwaranich (พจนีย์ ธนวรานิช) affirmed that the NLA’s decision is constitutional and also followed all required protocols. Miss Pojani also reiterated that the NLA took ... Read more...

The Prime Minister and Interior Minister, Gen. Surayud Chulanont (สุรยุทธ์ จุลานนท์), says he has received the report on the bomb blast at the Election Administration Center of the People Power Party. He says police officers are currently investigating into the case, and maximum security measures have already been enforced. Gen. Surayud ... Read more...

Prime Minister and Interior Minister Surayud Chulanont affirms the government will not postpone the general election in the three Southern border provinces due to flooding. Gen.Surayud says there is no need to put the election off as main routes in the submerged areas are still functional although some bridges have been ... Read more...

The Election Commission (EC) has issued an order to transfer Election Director of Rio Et Province Saroch Pairoh (สาโรช ไพเราะ) following an incident in which ballots were mistakenly burned during advanced voting. Mr. Saroch will be transferred to the central EC office where he will assist in bureaucratic work. Electoral Investigator ... Read more...

Bangkok, December 19, 2007 (PRD), Spokesman for the Office of the Prime Minister Chaiya Yimwilai (ไชยา ยิ้มวิไล) has revealed that the Cabinet has approved the allotment of budget to be used in constructing a highway between Bang-Pli and Suksawasd (บางพลี - สุขสวัสดิ์)roads. The budget will also pertain to a extensions ... Read more...

Bangkok, December 19, 2007 (PRD), Deputy Commander of the National Police, Police General Wichian Photposri (เอก วิเชียร พจน์โพธิ์ศรี) acting as the Director of Election Security and Organization Center revealed that on the whole, the recent advanced voting that took place throughout the nation was satisfactory. Police Commander Police General Seripisut Temiyavej ... Read more...

Bangkok, December 19, 2007 (PRD), Assistant Spokesman of the Office of the Prime Minister Colonel Prachasan Chanasongkram (ประชาสัณห์ ชนะสงคราม) announced following the weekly Cabinet meeting that as citizens have worn yellow and pink shirts in honor of His Majesty the King’s 80th birthday throughout the year, the Cabinet would like ... Read more...

Bangkok, December 19, 2007 (PRD), Prime Minister and Minister of Interior General Surayud Chulanont affirmed that his administration will strive to fulfill the wishes of His Majesty the King. He stated that the government will work towards the ideals that His Majesty has set to be just and honest. The Prime ... Read more...

Bangkok, December 19, 2007 (PRD), The Cabinet has approved a plan by the Ministry of Transport to ease travel for citizens during the holiday period. The plan will be in effect from December 28th until January 3rd of next year. The plan entails the increasing of transportation from buses to planes ... Read more...

Bangkok, December 18 (Thaindian.com) : Ratana Sagar Jewellery Company Limited Thailand is One of the biggest super markets of Gems and Jewellery in Thailand. They are looking for a Customer Service & Sales Representative holdng a minimum of a bachelor degree, having a work experience of minimum a year in ... Read more...

Bangkok, December, 2007 (PRD), National Legislative Assembly (NLA) member Sawaeng Boonchalermvipas (แสวง บุญเฉลิมวิภาส) revealed that the NLA will be reviewing a draft bill for the control of alcohol. A main agenda of the discussion will be to decide on an appropriate time for alcoholic beverage advertisements to be presented in ... Read more...

It was a unique opportunity and viewers' delight watching the "Ambassadors of the Indian Air Force" - Surya Kiran perform in Bangkok on 12th this month on the occasion of the 80th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the King of Thailand. The show was conducted at Squadron 601, Wing 6, ... Read more...

Washington, Dec 13(ANI): Actor Sylvester Stallone revealed that he was aghast when the crew of the new Rambo flick got caught in crossfire between two warring nations. The crew was shooting for the new film on the war-torn border of Thailand and Myanmar when opposition armies started firing at each other. The ... Read more...

Bangkok, 11 December, 2007 (PRD), Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Internal Security General Sonthi Boonyaratglin has tasked the Election Commission (EC) to quickly resolve the issue concerning the distribution of a video CD containing speeches by ousted Prime Minister Doctor Thaksin Shinawatra. The VCD allegedly contains urgings from Doctor ... Read more...

Bangkok, 11 December, 2007 (PRD), The Transport Company limited has revealed that some 60-70 percent of citizens have booked tickets on buses and trains to return home from December 21st and 24th, presumably to take part in elections. The company said increased bookings may also be in part linked to ... Read more...