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		<title>Site of the Month for December 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 02:54:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Site of the Month for December 2011 talks about Thailand Directory. Thailand Central is a Dubai directory providing Dubai news, world news and websites relating to Dubai economy, Dubai business, society, culture, recreation, government, health, map, entertainment, education, environment, employment, investment, shopping, sport, arts, science, transportation and much more.]]></description>
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Site of the Month for December 2011 talks about <a href="http://www.thailandcentral.info/">Thailand Directory</a>. Thailand Central is a Dubai directory providing Dubai news, world news and websites relating to Dubai economy, Dubai business, society, culture, recreation, government, health, map, entertainment, education, environment, employment, investment, shopping, sport, arts, science, transportation and much more.</p>
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		<title>Golf Holidays in Thailand &amp; Phuket</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:10:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Golf Holidays]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Golfing holidays have become immensely popular with people who have an inclination to engage in sophisticated sports. Even the corporate world has come under the direct influence of such inviting vacations. While golfing in some beautiful, breathtaking setting is a definite luxury; booking with travelers while also providing a full getaway package that includes comfortable, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Golfing holidays have become immensely popular with people who have an inclination to engage in sophisticated sports. Even the corporate world has come under the direct influence of such inviting vacations.</p>
<p>While golfing in some beautiful, breathtaking setting is a definite luxury; booking with travelers while also providing a full getaway package that includes comfortable, air conditioned transport, five star hotel accommodations, and private golf club parties, among other features is a preferred way to travel today. All this and lots more is available at a high discount rate. A Thailand golf or Phuket golf holiday can mean much more fun than an impromptu visit to this enchanting island.</p>
<p>While many people enjoy golf as a casual pastime on a regular basis, it can be a winning activity in itself when you are on holiday. You can also enroll in championship competitions, which go on at these Thailand golf courses almost all year round. Those who have mastered the sport and are spending their time leisurely at the beaches can choose to get involved in competitive games and take away hundreds of interesting prizes.</p>
<p>Coming to the services of the Thailand golf club resorts, or for that matter, those belonging to the Phuket golf grounds one can hardly complain. Quality services with exceptional facilities like spas, gyms, swimming pools, community halls, theater rooms, and conference places are available at almost all of the resorts and will tend to provide the best kind of hospitality to their guests. Services are customized to individual needs and preferences of the clients staying with the Thailand or Phuket golf resorts</p>
<p>Whether you want to take a Thailand golf vacation package or Phuket golf holiday you should pre-plan the entire tour. Scrutinize the services and the offers properly and ask for best golf course recommendations. In fact, some of the currently favored golf courses in Phuket are Red Mountain Golf Club, Blue Canyon, and Loch Palm. Planning a trip also means to properly sort out the budget part. This helps in prioritizing how one wants to spend holidays in an exotic location.</p>
<p>When you want to arrange a memorable party, considering Thailand golf packages may be a good option. This will be a cost effective plan because vacationing with Phuket golf resorts or Thailand golf club sponsored hotels will actually fetch you a considerable discount. So, there are many things to be thought through carefully. Take your time, search well, and then book.</p>
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		<title>I have heard that I can obtain a 99 year lease in Thailand, is this legal under Thai law?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:04:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a misconception that a non-Thai can have a 99 year lease upon Thai Real Estate. Strictly speaking, this is untrue. Under the laws of Thailand, a lease is only valid for 3 years at a maximum if it is unrecorded at the local Thai land office and for only 30 if recorded. It [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is a misconception that a non-Thai can have a 99 year lease upon Thai Real Estate. Strictly speaking, this is untrue. Under the laws of Thailand, a lease is only valid for 3 years at a maximum if it is unrecorded at the local Thai land office and for only 30 if recorded. It is possible to put renewal clause in the lease, but it is not “automatic,” but instead the lease must be re-recorded at the local land office in Thailand. It goes without saying that this is much different than an automatic renewal. Should the Thai landowner and non-Thai leaseholder have some sort of falling out, then it could be very difficult to force the Thai landlord to record the new lease. For this reason (albeit a worst case scenario) it is wise to think of a lease as exactly that: a lease upon Thai Real Estate for 30 years and possibly renewable for another 30 years. </p>
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		<title>Site of the Month for June 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 03:34:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Site of the Month for June 2011 relates to Thailand. Largest Thailand Directory on the Web which you can find everything in Thailand. Thailand Travel, Business, Thai products, arts and crafts, import and export, business and economy, industries, communications and networking, jewelry, computers, manufacturing, education, employment, real estate, recreation and sports and more.]]></description>
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Site of the Month for June 2011 relates to <a href="http://www.goodthailand.com/">Thailand</a>. Largest Thailand Directory on the Web which you can find everything in Thailand. Thailand Travel, Business, Thai products, arts and crafts, import and export, business and economy, industries, communications and networking, jewelry, computers, manufacturing, education, employment, real estate, recreation and sports and more.</p>
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		<title>Number of Tourists in Thailand</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 04:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The political instability and street demonstrations early this year have adversely affected Thailand’s lucrative tourism industry as visitor arrivals in the first four months totalled 4.7 million, down 14.7 percent compared to the same period last year. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said that while most markets showed varying rates of decline, arrivals from [...]]]></description>
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The political instability and street demonstrations early this year have adversely affected Thailand’s lucrative tourism industry as visitor arrivals in the first four months totalled 4.7 million, down 14.7 percent compared to the same period last year.</p>
<p>The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said that while most markets showed varying rates of decline, arrivals from the Middle East grew by almost 11.5 percent and arrivals from South Asia were up 3.6 percent.</p>
<p>In 2008, Thailand welcomed about 14.59 million international visitors, a growth of only 0.88 per cent, and for 2009, it has scaled down its target to 13.3 million and 14 million in 2010.</p>
<p>In a statement today, TAT said as part of efforts to expedite the revival of the Thai travel and tourism industry, the Thai government had agreed to extend the exemption of the fee for tourist visa applications until March 4, 2010.</p>
<p>Thailand presently gives a visa on arrival for citizens of 20 countries for a stay not exceeding 15 days, while citizens of another 42 countries are allowed visa-free stay of not more than 30 days.</p>
<p>       .Reference resource: <a href="http://www.travelandtourismnews.com/number-of-tourists-in-thailand-dropped-in-first-quarter-of-2009/">Click Here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Summer Spring Hotel</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:02:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Shopping and Services]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Summer Spring Hotel Pattaya is a 3-star hotel in Pattaya Beach Pattaya. Summer Spring Hotel aims to provide a comfortable stay by offering spacious guestrooms with standard facilities. Guests can enjoy hotel facilities such as Bar/Lounge,Coffee shop,Internet Service,WIFI Wireless Internet access. Summer Spring Hotel is a great choice for leisure travelers. Summer Spring Hotel Pattaya [...]]]></description>
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Summer Spring Hotel Pattaya is a 3-star hotel in Pattaya Beach Pattaya. Summer Spring Hotel aims to provide a comfortable stay by offering spacious guestrooms with standard facilities. Guests can enjoy hotel facilities such as Bar/Lounge,Coffee shop,Internet Service,WIFI Wireless Internet access. Summer Spring Hotel is a great choice for leisure travelers.</p>
<p>Summer Spring Hotel Pattaya Location :</p>
<p>Summer Spring Hotel is located in Pattaya Beach area of Pattaya. The address of Summer Spring Hotel is 436/3-4 Moo.9 Soi 1, Pattaya Beach Road, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20260. Check out location map of Summer Spring Hotel for more details.</p>
<p>     .Reference resource: <a href="http://www.hotelthailand.com/pattaya/summer-spring/">Click Here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Thailand Hosts 500 Travel Agents To Boost Tourism</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Thai Airways International hosted the “Thailand Today” Mega Fam Trip, inviting 500 travel agents and media representatives. During the tour, participants toured Phuket and Bangkok, visiting such resorts as Indigo Pearl, The Diamond Cliff Resort &#038; Spa, Banthai Beach Resort &#038; Spa and the Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel. [...]]]></description>
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Thai Airways International hosted the “Thailand Today” Mega Fam Trip, inviting 500 travel agents and media representatives.</p>
<p>During the tour, participants toured Phuket and Bangkok, visiting such resorts as Indigo Pearl, The Diamond Cliff Resort &#038; Spa, Banthai Beach Resort &#038; Spa and the Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel.</p>
<p>The message from Thai authorities was that the country has returned to normal and is safe for visitors.</p>
<p>The Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Suraphon Svetasreni said they specifically chose to showcase the north, northeast, and eastern regions because they have lower market share than the very popular southern Thailand beach resorts. “However, they are all very culturally rich and diverse parts of the world which need more global exposure. Many of the new products that have emerged in these regions need to get more prominent presence on the international tour circuit,”</p>
<p>      .Reference resource: <a href="http://www.turizmtatilseyahat.com/en/thailand-travel-agents-tourism-1523976.htm">Click Here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Samui Emerald</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:40:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Samui Emerald is a low-rise, boutique, resort condominium that operates like a hotel. Just launched the property is primely located 200 meters from Plai Laem beach in the island’s most desirable area of Cheong mon, Koh Samui, Thailand. With a variety of floor plans and room types on offer, nearly all budgets and tastes can [...]]]></description>
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Samui Emerald is a low-rise, boutique, resort condominium that operates like a hotel. Just launched the property is primely located 200 meters from Plai Laem beach in the island’s most desirable area of Cheong mon, Koh Samui, Thailand.</p>
<p>With a variety of floor plans and room types on offer, nearly all budgets and tastes can be satisfied. All units are constructed with high specifications and come fully furnished with built-in wardrobes, loose furniture, electrical items and soft furnishings.</p>
<p>An optional rental program is available for investors who want a second income while they are not staying in their new condo unit.</p>
<p>Purchasing a Samui Emerald condo entitles residents&#8217; to an impressive list of services and communal facilities including a large free form pool (and children’s safe pool), restaurant/bar (Thai and International cuisine), fully equipped fitness center, wi-fi internet service, satellite television and PABX system, maid service, 24 hours security, airport pick-up for guests, shuttle service to/from Cheong mon Beach and a reception counter managed by full-time bilingual speaking staff. </p>
<p>     .Reference resource: <a href="http://www.thai-real.com/samui-emerald-condominiums.php">Click Here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Getting Cell Phone Service in Thailand</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 04:26:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many visitors to Thailand hook up a mobile phone service when they get to the country. Getting Connected With DTAC &#8211; Getting connected to any mobile phone service provider, including DTAC, is the easiest thing in the world. All you do is go to a cell phone shop, to a supermarket or a 7-11 or [...]]]></description>
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Many visitors to Thailand hook up a mobile phone service when they get to the country.</p>
<p>Getting Connected With DTAC &#8211; Getting connected to any mobile phone service provider, including DTAC, is the easiest thing in the world. All you do is go to a cell phone shop, to a supermarket or a 7-11 or other convenience store and buy a SIM card that&#8217;s connected to a particular cell phone service provider. At the cost of around $5, you&#8217;ll get the SIM card, a dedicated phone number and around 30 minutes of mobile phone time. You can also buy refill cards, which look like a credit card, for each specific service provider</p>
<p>     .Reference resource: <a href="http://www.examiner.com/asia-travel-in-national/getting-cell-phone-service-thailand-dtac-wins-out-over-other-thai-phone-companies">Click Here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Real Estate Listings Thailand</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2011 04:29:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Find all new Real Estate Listings of Koh Tao on this Website. Our top featured Property Listing will always be right at the top of the page. Find the best deals for your real estate investment at www.kohtaorealty.com. To stay informed and up to date on all newest properties for sale on Koh Tao and [...]]]></description>
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Find all new Real Estate Listings of Koh Tao on this Website. Our top featured Property Listing will always be right at the top of the page. Find the best deals for your real estate investment at www.kohtaorealty.com. To stay informed and up to date on all newest properties for sale on Koh Tao and elsewhere in Thailand, please subscribe to our RSS Newsletter here. Always be amongst the first to know about new opportunities and real estate deals in Thailand!</p>
<p>Today’s featured property is a 1.5 Rai plot in the north-west of Koh Tao. This incredible piece of land contains already four houses, ready to move in at any time. Each house is designed differently and the area is large enough to start a resort business on Koh Tao.</p>
<p>Go here to read the details and see many pictures of this truly unique real estate opportunity.The property is located near Sairee and is marked as Number 1 on our Map of Koh Tao.</p>
<p>      .Reference resource: <a href="http://kohtaorealty.com/realestate-kohtao">Click Here</a>.</p>
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