Doctor says Thailand should match WHO's pollution standard | Bangkok Post: news

Doctor says Thailand should match WHO's pollution standard | Bangkok Post: news:


"A doctor providing medical care to haze-affected patients in the North has called for an adjustment to the pollution safety standard.

Dr Chaicharn Pothirat, chief of pulmonary, critical care and allergies at Chiang Mai University's faculty of medicine, said the current maximum safety level of 120 microgrammes per cubic meter per day for particles less than 10 microns is far higher than that set by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

In 2005, the WHO set the maximum safety figure at 50 ug per cu/m per day, but it has not been adopted in Thailand."

Link to the current readings from 2 stations in Chiang Mai 

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Bashundhara reclaim the Cup and Yarrambat can party again | Bangkok Post: news

Bashundhara reclaim the Cup and Yarrambat can party again | Bangkok Post: news:

"Bangladesh's Cricketeers batted first and hit several superb sixes against Darjeeling but excellent fielding, including two brilliant boundary catches by Dougie Griebenouw, held the Cricketeers to 78"

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BoI offers new tax breaks to boost investors’ confidence - Investment - Thailand Business News

BoI offers new tax breaks to boost investors’ confidence - Investment - Thailand Business News:

"Tax exemption for those relocating plants to other provinces will be 100% of investment plus the effective value of the tax exemption."

New research indicates motorcycle commuting reduces traffic congestion and emissions

New research indicates motorcycle commuting reduces traffic congestion and emissions:

"The answer to the world's urban traffic congestion may be as simple as creating policies to promote motorcycle comm

uting. A detailed study by Belgian consultancy Transport & Mobility Leuven has found that a slight shift in traffic composition from cars to motorcycles significantly reduces traffic congestion and emissions"

Honda to resume production in Thailand in March - Corporate - Thailand Business News

Honda to resume production in Thailand in March - Corporate - Thailand Business News:

"Japanese automaker Honda will resume production at its Ayutthaya assembly plant, north of Bangkok, in March, a top company executive said Wednesday."

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Promenada Resort Mall Chiang Mai, The Only Province’s Ice Skating Rink

Promenada Resort Mall Chiang Mai, The Only Province’s Ice Skating Rink: "

. ECC can now confirm that a well-sized and well-equipped indoor real ice skating rink will form part of the Promenada Resort Mall Chiang Mai project, set to open late 2012. The ice rink will comprise 720-sqm area inside the mall and the visitors can enjoy the nice bird’s eye view on the ice rink from one of the coffee shops or rink side restaurants above. It is a tremendously exciting example of the type of leisure activities that will be on offer after the mall opens.”"

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How Sitting All Day Is Damaging Your Body and How You Can Counteract It

How Sitting All Day Is Damaging Your Body and How You Can Counteract It:

"Do you sit in an office chair or on your couch for more than six hours a day? Then here are some disturbing facts: Your risk of heart disease has increased by up to 64 percent. You're shaving off seven years of quality life. You're also more at risk for certain types of cancer. Simply put, sitting is killing you. That's the bad news. The good news: It's easy to counteract no matter how lazy you are."

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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"