NBTC Approves Trial Run Of 4G Cellular Broadband Service In Thailand - Thailand Forum

NBTC Approves Trial Run Of 4G Cellular Broadband Service In Thailand - Thailand Forum:

"AIS and TOT will jointly set up 84 cell sites in Bangkok and some major provinces to conduct the testing"

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Post-flood rehab plan for tourism sector - The Nation

Post-flood rehab plan for tourism sector - The Nation:

 " the Cabinet approved a special additional budget of Bt450 million for the ongoing construction of Chiang Mai Convention Centre, which is expected to be completed in January and begin hosting events in September next year.

Since the flooding reached Bangkok a few months ago, 250,000 business travellers have stayed away, translating into a loss of Bt3.3 billion, according to the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau."

Thai Floods May Shift Japan Investment to Indonesia, Vietnam - Businessweek

Thai Floods May Shift Japan Investment to Indonesia, Vietnam - Businessweek:

 "“We acknowledge the need to consider diversifying investment inside Thailand and to other countries in the future,” Pioneer spokesman Hiromitsu Kimura said by telephone on Nov. 10, "

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Thailand: Policing telecommunications | Oxford Business Group

Thailand: Policing telecommunications | Oxford Business Group:



"On September 5 the senate voted to choose the 11 commissioners from among 44 shortlisted candidates who would make up the board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), replacing the interim National Telecommunications Commission.

The NBTC has been a long time in the making, having initially been mandated under the 1997 constitution. The process of putting the body in place has been repeatedly delayed due to changes in the political climate and at times heated debate over how it should be set up, and exactly what its roles and responsibilities should b"

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PROMENADA Chiangmai Thailand

PROMENADA Chiangmai Thailand:

 "As well as Mr Dion Heijmans and Mr Tjeert Kwant, the shareholders of ECC Group, the Dutch developer behind the project, other VIPs present included Dr. Wachara Tantranont of V Group Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Governor Mom Luang Panutda Ditssakul and the Dutch Ambassador to Thailand, Tjaco van den Hout."

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Bangkok Post : A 'green' mall for Chiang Mai

Bangkok Post : A 'green' mall for Chiang Mai:

 "Korakoth Kunalungkarn, executive vice-president of the architecture firm Interior Architecture 103 Co, noted visitors go to community malls for shopping, playing, eating, entertaining, medical care, beauty, banking or family leisure. Many prefer community malls to shopping malls because they can avoid the crowds and noise.

Ms Korakoth is responsible for the interior design of the new Promenada Resort community mall in Chiang Mai. She divided it into two buildings to serve different target groups.

One will serve families with a supermarket, home decoration, sporting goods, fashion, education, health & beauty, banks and fine dining while the other will serve teenagers with entertainment, cinema, sports, karaoke, skating and fast food.

"The concept is green and fresh," she said.


Korakoth: Relaxing outdoor surroundings

The Promenada will be two low-rise buildings bridged together with only three floors each, to keep things cosy."

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ECC’S Promenada Resort Mall Chiang Mai Build Progresses Towards a Classy Finish - Yahoo! News

ECC’S Promenada Resort Mall Chiang Mai Build Progresses Towards a Classy Finish - Yahoo! News: "The high-quality specification of this exciting new concept in shopping mall design meant that ECC had been searching for an equally-capable partner for this build; a difficult task as there are no contractors with the direct experience in building ECC’s unique resort mall concept. The skin-deep beauty, the heart and the soul of a truly great mall are the result of materials used, care in the construction and specialist finishing; this has been a very important focus area for ECC. DCM fits the bill perfectly, on the strength of their reputation for excellence and their experience in delivering superbly distinctive projects in the resort mall style, with an exceptional quality of finish."

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PROMENADA - A True Shopping Delight -August 2011

PROMENADA - A True Shopping Delight -August 2011

Thai News : Your site for all news on Thailand

Thai News : Your site for all news on Thailand:

I will be trying to find out if the new building going ahead in the Chiang Mai Business Park is a branch of this operation [ED]

"Wanchai Rattanawong, director of logistics center, University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, said that the ministry’s Department of Export Promotion assigned the center to study about impacts caused by establishment of this big products distribution center of Thailand and China or China City Complex in Thailand.

In the Initial study, the center applies Input-Output Model of the Office of the National Economics and Social Development Board and found out that if such project is established in Thailand"

Thailand’s auto industry to reach top 10 by 2015 - Business, Top Stories - Thailand Business News

Thailand’s auto industry to reach top 10 by 2015 - Business, Top Stories - Thailand Business News:

"Industry experts predict the country will enter the global top 10 on output of 2.3 million units in three or four years. Looking further, on the strength of its good fundamentals and untiring optimism, the Thai automotive industry is projected to keep advancing and turn out 2.5 million units by 2020"

Govt asked to hold 'Chiang Mai MICE year'

Govt asked to hold 'Chiang Mai MICE year':

"The private sector in the North has called on the government to launch a 'Chiang Mai MICE Year 2012-2013' in a bid to boost the holding of meetings and events in the province, where the Chiang Mai Convention Centre is scheduled to start operations in July next year."

Experience the ‘World’s Best Service’ at Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai - Awards - etravelblackboardasia.com

Experience the ‘World’s Best Service’ at Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai - Awards - etravelblackboardasia.com: "Readers of prestigious publication, Travel Leisure, US June 2011 edition have awarded Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai the No. 1 position worldwide for service in the annual World’s Best Awards survey. The hotel gained top honours for best service in both the Overall and Asia categories."

You Meet Nice Sportbikes in the 250cc Neighborhood - NYTimes.com

You Meet Nice Sportbikes in the 250cc Neighborhood - NYTimes.com:

 "NOBODY should be surprised to learn that Honda has the know-how to build a smooth, light, easy-to-manage motorcycle that is ideal for novice riders.

Or that the company can make a practical commuter bike that combines hybrid-beating fuel economy with a comfortable riding position and a flexible, well-mannered engine. Or that it has the ability to create a sportbike that can make even jaded ex-racers consider becoming racers again.

What does raise eyebrows, though, is that Honda can do all this with a single motorcycle — and do it at the entry-level price of"

Interview with Dr Atchaka Sibunruang, Secretary General of the Board of Investment (BOI) | Business Report Thailand

Interview with Dr Atchaka Sibunruang, Secretary General of the Board of Investment (BOI) | Business Report Thailand:

 "Adjacent to the gleaming PTT tower, one of the great state industries flying the flag for Thailand around the globe, the front of the Board of Investment (BOI) building is under renovation. It is rather apt. Once synonymous with drawing investors to Thailand, the BOI is undergoing a change in policy and direction. No longer fixed on inbound Foreign Direct Investment (IFDI), it is assuming a new role, encouraging Thai companies to invest abroad – not that it has done badly in its original mission. The BOI attracted THB447.4bn (USD14.7bn) worth of investment through 1,591 projects in 2010 alone"

Foreign applications for investment up 53% in first quarter

Foreign applications for investment up 53% in first quarter:

"Mrs Atchaka said that foreign direct investment continued an increase as well with the number of projects surging by 37 per cent to 336 and investment value by 103 per cent to Bt108 billion."

China City complex Bangkok - will a Chiang Mai version follow?

Bangkokpost.com:

"Mr Chanin, 32, believes the 6,000 local small and medium-sized footwear manufacturers that comprise 90% of the local footwear market will be the main industry drivers.
As well, the 45-billion-baht China City Complex planned for Bang Na district to serve the wholesale trade will push Thai makers to focus more on high-end, premium products and turn away from the mass market, he said.
Mr Chanin, who is also the president of the Thai Business District Federation, believes that rather than posing a threat, the China City Complex will serve to highlight the differences between Thai and Chinese products.
'The premium segment is where we will be able to compete, and it's the only path for industry survival. We will not, for instance, see genuine leather shoes from China that are cheap,' he said.
Mr Chanin said by maintaining relationships with other Asean countries including through projects and fairs, Thailand will be able to portray itself as a country of high-quality labour and goods, thereby building up brand awareness and loyalty."

Asia Pacific Surpasses the U.S. to Become Second Largest Regional Travel Market

Asia Pacific Surpasses the U.S. to Become Second Largest Regional Travel Market:

"The Asia Pacific (APAC) travel market surged 17% in 2010, surpassing the U.S. to become the second largest regional travel market worldwide, according to a new report by travel industry research authority PhoCusWright. Fueled by a recovering economic climate and strong growth in key emerging markets, APAC grew faster than all other regions to reach US$255.8 billion in 2010."

PROMENADA - A True Shopping Delight -Mai 2011

PROMENADA - A True Shopping Delight -Mai 2011:

What we can expect from the new Promenda Chiang Mai when it is completed - I can't wait! [ED]

China's passion for luxury goods fuels their rapidly escalating cost of operation and diminished competitiveness vs. Chiang Mai

China major target for luxury brands:

"Chinese consumers are now eyeing high-end luxury goods with ever more money in their once flat pockets.


China’s rapid evolution from a basic emerging market to a sophisticated economic powerhouse is ready to see the country become the world’s largest luxury goods market over the next decade.


CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets, majority owned by France’s Credit Agricole SA, expects China to account for as much as 44 percent of global luxury sales by 2020, up from the current 15 percent."

IBM selected Chiangmai to be a Smarter City

IBM selected Chiangmai to be a Smarter City - Pattaya Mail - Pattaya News, Communities, Opinions and much more...:

 "CHIANGMAI, 18 April 2011 -IBM has chosen Chiangmai province among 22 other cities around the world to become “Smarter City” with the information technology system to promote agriculture, industries and public health.
Chiangmai Governor Momluang Panadda Dissakul said after meeting with U.S. Consul General in Chiang Mai Susan Stevenson and IBM representatives that the province would be the center of all standardized services in the Northern region."

Promenada Presents!

Pleas view the new video here that gives further insight into this exciting development for Chiang Mai;
Promenada Video

Promenada breaks ground!

Promenada breaks ground!:

"Recently Promenada Resort Mall Chiang Mai commenced a stone placing ceremony on Monday February 21, 2011. Thailand’s first open-air resort style shopping experience combined with a contemporary multiple level air-conditioned mall, a 2,800-million-baht investment and located on 58-rai land. Its design is to blend in nature with vibrant city lifestyle; some can sit back and relax in close-to-nature outdoor area, while some enjoy shopping and entertainment in the stunningly beautiful design in the indoor area. Additionally to Mr. Tjeert Kwant, President and CEO IP Holding & ECC Invest, Mr. Dion L.J. Heijmans, Chairman and Founder of ECC, Dr. Wachara Tantranont of V-Group Chiang Mai, Mr. M.L. Panadda Diskul, Chiang Mai Governor and Mr. Tjaco T. van den Hout, Ambassador for the Kingdom of The Netherlands in Thailand, were present"

Cinema City romania invests EUR 5 million in Braila multiplex

Could thisd be something to expect for Promenada Chiang Mai? [ED]

Cinema City invests EUR 5 million in Braila multiplex - News - Business Review:

 "Cinema City is inaugurating its first multiplex in Braila, which represents its tenth national investment, since 2007. The 5 million investment, located in Promenada Mall, consists in a 10-cinema multiplex, with a capacity of 1724 seats"

Elephant Nature Foundation: April 2011 Newsletter

Elephant Nature Foundation: April 2011 Newsletter:

"There's a New Girl in Town! In the early evening on March 6th a female elephant in her mid-thirties walked from a nearby trekking camp to Elephant Nature Park, escorted by two of our mahouts and some of our volunteers. Her name will be Tilly and she was rescued with funds donated by Bob Barker from the USA"

The Tourism and Sport Ministry have sought extra Bt2 billion budget for Chiang Mai's Convention Centre - The Nation

The Tourism and Sport Ministry have sought extra Bt2 billion budget for Chiang Mai's Convention Centre - The Nation:

"The Tourism and Sports Ministry will ask the Cabinet for an extra budget of Bt2 billion to develop facilities related to the Chiang Mai Convention Centre, which is scheduled to be completed in September.
Minister Chumpol Silapaacha said the additional budget would be spent mostly on construction.
Essential infrastructure includes a water treatment system, a power generator, and three main roads linking with the centre, a communication system, and wireless Internet."

Amari Rincome Chiang Mai Closure for Redevelopment

Amari Rincome Chiang Mai Closure for Redevelopment - Hospitality News - etravelblackboard.com:

"Effective 30 April 2011 Amari Rincome in Chiang Mai will close down its operations in readiness for a full redevelopment of its existing site.

The current hotel will be completely re-profiled and will be part of an integrated development with a community mall containing a landscaped plaza, retail areas, cinemas and restaurants."

End of an era. The 40 year old Amari Rincome is one of Chiang Mai's oldest, having established in that location when there was little more than rice fields in that area.

This will probably be a nice addition to the facilities in the Nimmanheimen area and continues its transformation into a self contained destination. It already gets many Thai visitors who don't go into the Old City area at all. Chiang Mai's own little version of Bangkok's upscale Thong Lor district is growing up fast.

On the downside, traffic at that intersection is already one of the worst bottlenecks in Chiang Mai and this development at that very corner surely won't help that.

Thailand’s exports grew 31% in Feb.

Thailand’s exports grew 31% in Feb.:

"Thailand’s exports in February surged by 31 per cent year-on-year, amounting to nearly US$19 billion, hitting a record high, Commerce Minister Porntiva Nakasai said on Friday."

BOI to Help Japanese businesses to relocate to Thailand

BOI to Help Japanese businesses to relocate to Thailand:

"Industry Vice Minister Puttipong Punnakan said the BoI has been monitoring the impacts of the tsunami and quake. The meeting will aim to come up with a plan to provide privileges and support in special cases to Japanese businesses that want to relocate their production bases to Thailand, which is one of Japan’s main production bases."

Want to really impress that cute bargirl? Buy her one of these - Catch That Cap! Bottle Cap Catcher by Stefano...

Catch That Cap! Bottle Cap Catcher by Stefano Di Lollo for Trudeau Corporation � Yanko Design: "

This clever device opens the bottles and catches the caps until you decide to release the prisoners by removing the flexible base to make room for more victims."

Starts off with Stone Placing Ceremony, Expect to Unveil Thailand’s first Resort Mall First Half of 2012

ECC International Real Estate Company Limited Chief Executive Officer and shareholder Mr. Tjeert Kwant –developer of Thailand’s first resort mall “Promenada Resort Mall Chiang Mai”- has recently signed a business contract with its strategic partner and Chiang Mai’s one of the most notable businessmen and real estate developers Dr. Wachara Tantranont, Chairman of VGroup Chiang Mai More >>.

Thailand’s vehicle sales up 44% in Feb.

Thailand’s vehicle sales up 44% in Feb.:

"Supported by a hard-work ethic, steady investment and generous government incentives, Thailand’s automotive industry is poised for accelerated growth. Currently employing more than 300,000 people and generating 12% of the national GDP, the auto industry is respected as one of the biggest manufacturing sectors in the country.
Thailand’s industry has attracted virtually all of the world’s major automakers, assemblers, and parts and component manufacturers, and many are planning further investment. Ford, General Motors, BMW,"

Promenada Resort Mall Chiang Mai to Feature Rimping Superstore in Thailand’s First Resort Mall

 Promenada Resort Mall Chiang Mai to Feature Rimping Superstore in Thailand’s First Resort Mall :

Perhaps nothing illustrates better the wonderful diversity of Chiang Mai than the bustling mayhem of Wororot traditional Thai Market compared  to the orderly, air-con "chicness" of Rimping Supermarkets.

Both styles coexisting and offering wonderful choices to all the people of Chiang Mai.

 or of "Mr. Tjeert Kwant , The CEO & shareholder of ECC Group, recently signed an MOU with Mr. Phairoj Phatsorpinyosakul , President of Tantraphan Supermarket (1994) Co., Ltd. to secure ‘Rimping Superstore,’ Chiang Mai’s upscale, reputable supermarket well known for vast variety of sophisticated products, which will add distinguished points to the 2.8-billion-baht Thailand’s first resort mall ‘Promenada Resort Mall Chiang Mai’"

PROMENADA Chaingmai Thailand

PROMENADA Chaingmai Thailand

Promenada Chiang Mai website grows with more information and quality 3D renders, PLUS a  Contact Us page for those interested in becoming tenants..

Extra Bt2 bn sought for Chiang Mai Convention Centre

Extra Bt2 bn sought for Chiang Mai Convention Centre:

"The Tourism and Sports Ministry will ask the Cabinet for an extra budget of Bt2 billion to develop facilities related to the Chiang Mai Convention Centre, which is scheduled to be completed in September"

Bangkok Post : Chiang Mai private-jet terminal revived

Bangkok Post : Chiang Mai private-jet terminal revived:

"president Serirat Prasutanond said yesterday that the private jet terminal would now go ahead, along with a similar but larger facility at Phuket International Airport where robust demand already exists from affluent flyers.

Both sites would be financed, built and operated by private companies under 15-year concessions from AoT. It expects to issue bid terms by June and award contracts by the fourth quarter of this year."

Bangkok Post : Property project written in stars

Bangkok Post : Property project written in stars:

"He has been named chief executive of a company building an exclusive housing estate in Chiang Mai for a group of very select clients.

The project sits on 60 rai of prime land purchased from the Bangkok Bank and is adjacent to the Bank of Thailand's northern office on Chottana Road.

The estate promises to be fully self-contained with a clubhouse and a shopping centre. A source said 36 plots on the estate have been snapped up by the rich and famous, while mansions priced at 30-40 million baht each are being built on the land."

Thai industrial sector grew 14% in 2010

Thai industrial sector grew 14% in 2010

Thailand seen holding onto crown of Detroit of Asia | Reuters

Thailand seen holding onto crown of Detroit of Asia | Reuters: "Welcome to the 'Detroit of Asia', a vast area 120 km (75 miles) east of Bangkok, where durian orchards have given way to car plants over the past decade and vehicles are made for export to more than 200 countries.

While facing increasing competition as an auto manufacturing hub from countries including India, China and Indonesia, Thailand looks likely to retain its dominant position and win more investment thanks to its low wage costs and strong infrastructure"

Thai Airways to buy 75 aircraft in next decade

Thai Airways to buy 75 aircraft in next decade

PROMENADA Chiangmai Thailand

PROMENADA Chiangmai Thailand

YouTube - Study Abroad in Thailand - Life in Chiang Mai

YouTube - Study Abroad in Thailand - Life in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is a great adventure and character building experience for the young. This video shows Chiang Mai as it is from American students perspective, but every culture is equally welcome - Amazing Chiang Mai!

PROMENADA Chiangmai Thailand

PROMENADA Chiangmai Thailand

Chiang Mai | Promenada Chiang Mai - Page 6 - SkyscraperCity

Chiang Mai | Promenada Chiang Mai - Page 6 - SkyscraperCity

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