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Thai University hosts international tourism conference

16.08.2012
Thai University hosts international tourism conference

The Faculty of Management Sciences at Khon Kaen University (KKU) in the Northeast is currently busy with its preparations for the 62nd international conference of Association of Scientific Experts in Tourism (AIEST) which will be taken place on Aug.26 – 30 at the Pullman Raja Orchid Hotel, Khon Kaen.

Tourism forum focuses on Chiang Rai and Burma

By Reinhard Hohler, Chiang Mai Post 03.07.2012
Tourism forum focuses on Chiang Rai and Burma

In co-operation with the Chiang Rai Provincial Administration and the Bangkok-based Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO), Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports successfully held this year’s Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF).

Arrest made and large quality of ya ba pills confiscated

The Mae Prik police force have arrested a suspected drug gang member and confiscated two million ya ba pills.

Japanese funds build much needed school dormitories

Japanese Consulate-General in Chiang Mai 23.02.2012

Drought silver lining: exposed Lampang riverbed opens gold rush

Photos by: Thaweerat Pensalaphan in Lampang 10.02.2012
Japanese funds build much needed school dormitories

The Government of Japan, under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects Scheme (GGP), provided 3,558,500 baht to construct dormitories for students at Wiangphawittaya School in Mae Suai District, Chiang Rai Province.

Drought silver lining: exposed Lampang riverbed opens gold rush

LAMPANG, Feb 2 – Near-drought conditions in this northern province have revealed a ‘silver living’ amid the cloud of bad news, as exposed riverbeds are now yielding alluvial gold deposits collected over time from the erosion of nearby hills.

National Artist Juree dies at 83

Bangkok Post Online News 25.01.2012

Farmers hear of tree-planting scam

Bangkok Post Online news 22.01.2012
National Artist Juree dies at 83

National Artist Juree Osiri died of old age at her home in Chiang Rai province Tuesday (Jan 24) night. She was 83.

Farmers hear of tree-planting scam

Rubber farmers in Chiang Rai and Phayao have been warned about a gang that has set up a hoax tree-growing project and deceived people into paying them money.

Cashing in across the Golden Triangle

Book review by Reinhard Hohler 29.12.2011
Cashing in across the Golden Triangle

The study Cashing in across the Golden Triangle by Burmese Dr Thein Swe and American Dr Paul Chambers began in 2005 as a way of understand Thailand’s northern economy which also became a comprehensive analysis of Thailand’s northern border trade with China, Laos, and Myanmar.

Shan Army in ceasefire with Burmese Government

Shan State Security and Border Affairs Minister Colonel Aung Thu together with seven Shan State Army (SSA) representatives discussed a ceasefire agreement with Union Rail Transport Minister Aung Min, in Taunggyi, Burma on Dec 2.



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