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Welcome to Phi Phi Viewpoint Resort, Thailand’s premier Koh Phi Phi Island resort. At Phi Phi ViewPoint you will find a tropical hideaway with white sands and crystal clear waters. Located in the center of the island Koh Phi Phi, our resort gives visitors the opportunity to experience the beauty of Thailand in luxury and comfort. This Phi Phi Krabi resort is a true tropical paradise, surrounded by shallow coral reefs, sun-kissed beaches, and numerous islands perfect for endless explorations. Our staff is dedicated to making your vacation in Thailand fun and memorable. We offer a variety of accommodations, including private bungalows and individual rooms. All our accommodations offer maximum comfort amid beautiful natural surroundings. Our Koh Phi Phi Island resort also offers guests an array of pastimes and activities, such as snorkeling and Thai massage. When compared to other Koh Phi Phi Hotels , we offer our customers better service, finer accommodations, and superior outdoor activities

Thai massage conservation club of Chiang Mai (services provided by experienced blind masseurs ) Has been established since 2002. The club provides services on Thai traditional massage,foot massage, oil massage, and hot compress massage by experience blind masseurs who have been trained from Thailand Caulfield Foundation for the blind in Thailand and Wat Po Thai traditional massage school. Besides the services of massage, the club give private lessons on Thai traditional massage , by foot massage to make the student understand the technique easily and quickly. After finishing the course, the student will receive a certificate on the training too

Many poor families from the Northeast of Thailand come to Pattaya to seek a better life. The reality for many is to earn a meagre living as street vendors or garbage collectors. In these types of communities, drug & alcohol abuse is common. Slum dwellings are without the benefits of house registration which is needed to access healthcare and education. Births are often not registered so the children are undocumented and without civil rights. The children suffer from lack of care, poor hygiene and malnutrition resulting in poor general health, stunted growth and tooth decay.

A volunteer and funded by charity foundation that rescues injured people all over pattaya.

Things are looking cleaner, brighter, and, more importantly, drier these days at Ban Jing Jai, the little orphanage in the cul-de-sac near the end of Soi Nern Plub Wan. Gone is the smell of mildew from leaky roofs and faulty plumbing inside the residences; as is the standing water once recurrent in the pantry and outside the girls’ side. Toilets have been fixed and/or built anew, plumbing replaced and a new functional septic system is now installed. In short, we have just recently provided nearly a half million baht in funds for a thorough renovation, including new construction, to improve the quality of living to the children in residence here. Europe Low Energy Houses, who have been involved in our charity projects previously, have done another wonderful job not only to rectify the main trouble areas, but also in fixing all the small niggling problems that were once endemic.

Siam Paragon serves as its slogan "the Pride of Bangkok" goes. Located in the heart of Bangkok, Siam Paragon is the fist mega shopping complexin Thailand, offering a magnificent and elegant shopping experience as it houses various world-class international brands and flagship stores of the most prestigious hi-end brands; truly a shopping paradise for brand name lovers. Shop 'til you drop and explore our 10 facets of luxury, beauty, sports, hi-tech communications, lifestyle and dining. Don't forget to visit Paragon Department Store where all the best of everything are waiting for you—all under one roof. Enjoy a gastronomic delight with the finest international cuisines from the best restaurants in town gathered at Siam Paragon for your utmost pleasure; or visit Gourmet Market and select the freshest and foremost ingredients from every corner of the world that will make your home cooking a fantastic meal. Indulge all your senses with 21-screen Paragon Cineplex, Krungsri IMAX theatre, Nokia Ultra screens and Enigma, the motion picture grandeur like none other.

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Bangkok Hospital Medical Center (BMC) is one of the most technologically sophisticated hospitals in the world today. Located in Bangkok, Thailand, BMC is an expansive state-of-the-art medical campus providing comprehensive medical care through multidisciplinary teams of highly trained specialists. With its four hospitals and broad range of specialized clinics, BMC is equipped with all of the diagnostic and treatment facilities not generally available at local hospitals. The center has received Joint Commission International accreditation and is known throughout the world for delivering world-class, award-winning healthcare. The flagship of Thailand's largest hospital group, BMC has more than 650 full-time and consulting physicians, 700 nurses, and numerous teams of support technicians and specialists. We are proud that many of our internationally trained and certified physicians have returned to their homeland committed to improving the quality of national healthcare through advanced treatments and procedures. We have also set new standards in patient-focused care at BMC, based on our belief that the personalized attention of our doctors, nurses and staff is integral to providing the highest quality medical care. Our medical campus offers virtually every amenity imaginable, from concierge services and luxury accommodation, to translation and visa assistance, shopping and dining, ensuring that every patient's stay is a comfortable one.

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Pattaya Mail became the first English language newspaper in Pattaya and the Eastern Seaboard of Thailand when the inaugural issue hit the streets on July 23, 1993. The aim of the newspaper was, and still is, to represent the area in a fair and unbiased way by telling the truth. Still in its infancy, Pattaya Mail has enjoyed a steady growth since 1993, and its readership base, which was once restricted to only Pattaya, has expanded to include the entire Eastern Seaboard and even more recently into other regions in the Kingdom. Topics covered in each issue of the weekly newspaper include bold yet fair reporting on crime and the local administration, governmental issues, and the constant expansion of Pattaya and the Eastern Seaboard.

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An Overview of Government and Politics in Thailand. Thailand's government structure has undergone gradual evolution in response to the changing environment. Despite the preservation of the kingdom’s monarchical system, established over 700 years ago, Thailand have become one of Asia’s strongest democracies in a relatively short period of time. It has a check-and-balance system similar to that of any Western democracy, with a Prime Minister as the head of government. From Absolute Monarchy to Parliamentary Democracy. The first Thai state, the Kingdom of Sukhothai (1257-1378), adopted a paternalistic form of government. The King, while enjoying absolute power, personally paid close attention to his subjects’ well-being. However, Sukhothai was a fragmented city-state and the lack of a centralised government led to its fall in the late 1300’s. Its decline coincided with the rise of the increasingly powerful Ayutthaya Kingdom to the South. During the Ayutthaya period, the power of the monarch rose, as Ayutthaya inherited a Khmer system of government based upon the Hindu concept of divine kingship. Under the reign of King Borommatrailokkanat (1448-1488), Ayutthaya’s political administration underwent a major reform. The sakdina, a feudal system which allowed almost everyone in the kingdom to hold land based on their rank, satisfying both nobles and commoners, and lasted until the 19th century. Moreover, the civil and military administrations were separated and the government was centralised, making Ayutthaya one of Southeast Asia’s strongest and richest empires for three centuries. The capital was moved to Bangkok in 1782, marking the beginning of the Rattanakosin period, which saw the continuation of the Ayutthaya system of government. Thus, for over three centuries, Thailand’s political administration was by and large carried out without drastic reform. Nevertheless, by mid 1800’s, the threat of imperialism became a major issue. King Chulalongkorn (1868-1910), seeing the need for political reform, decentralised the government. He carried out a major reorganisation of the central and local administrations, which formed the basis of the present system. The central government was further divided into a number of departments and the local administration was led by an appointed governor of each province. His administrative reform and rapid modernisation proved successful both in maintaining the country's independence through the turbulent years of colonial threat and in providing a foundation for a modern system of government. King Chulalongkorn’s successors, King Vajiravudh and King Prajadhipok, had a great interest in parliamentary democracy. However, some intellectuals, educated abroad, called for an immediate democratic transition. On 24 June 1932, they staged a bloodless coup, demanding an establishment of a constitutional monarchy. To avoid bloodshed, King Prajadhipok agreed to the abolition of absolute monarchy for the sake of his people, transferring power to a constitution-based system of government. On 10 December 1932, Thailand's first constitution was signed. The Thai Check-and-Balance System The monarch is the head of the armed forces and the upholder of every religion. Every constitution provides that the monarch is sacred and inviolable. His sovereign power emanates from the people, and as head of state, he exercises his legislative power through parliament, executive power through the cabinet, and judicial power through the courts. The monarch is empowered with the right to be consulted, the right to encourage and the right to warn the government when it appears not to administer the state affairs for the good of the people. Thailand’s legislative branch is bicameral. The 500 members of the House of Representatives (MPs) are elected popularly. Four hundred are district MPs, directly elected in each constituency and each representing approximately 150,000 people. The remaining hundred are party-list MPs, who are elected indirectly by the percentage of vote the party receives. Originally, members of the Senate (the Upper House) were appointed by the King on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. But, under the 1997 promulgated Constitution, Thailand’s senators were directly elected for the first time on 2 March 2000, although the Constitution requires all senatorial candidates to be an independent with no party affiliations. Any Thai citizens over 18 years of age are eligible to vote in the election of both houses. The executive branch is headed the Prime Minister, who, since the amendment of the 1992 constitution, must be an MP. The cabinet is responsible for the administration of fourteen ministries, and the Office of the Prime Minister. Each ministry is headed by a politically appointed minister, and in most cases, at least one deputy minister. The Prime Minister is assisted by Deputy Prime Ministers as well as a number of ministers holding the portfolio of "Minister to the Prime Minister's Office." The constitution of 1997 limits the number of cabinet members to 36. The Government Smaller cabinet committees have been set up to help screen proposals from the various ministries before submission to the full cabinet. This process enables the government to ensure that no incompatible policies are made. The committees may also be assigned by the Prime Minister to thoroughly examine the merits of each project or policy for the cabinet so that the latter will not have to go into such details before deciding on proposals, thus streamlining its work. The Office of the Prime Minister is a central body, which in itself ranks as a ministry, whose responsibility is largely concerned with formulating national policy. Some of its primary subdivisions are the Budget Bureau, the National Security Council, the Juridical Council, the National Economic and Social Development Board, the Board of Investment, the Civil Service Commission and several other organisations vital to the formulation of national policy. The fourteen ministries are divided on a functional basis. After the financial crisis, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operatives have assumed an increasingly important role in the Thai Government. At the same time, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Justice are in charge of maintaining peace and security in the country. In addition, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of University Affairs, the Ministry of Public Health, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare and the Ministry of Transport and Communications are concerned with improving infrastructure and human capital in Thailand. Finally, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, equivalent to the US Department of State, is responsible for strengthening relations between Thailand and the outside world. The head of career civil servants in each ministry is the Permanent Secretary, who has administrative control over all the departments of the ministry, each of which is headed by a director-general, also a career civil servant. The Armed Forces The King is the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Armed Forces and the cabinet is the instrument through which national security policies are formulated. The Defence Ministry co-ordinates the administration of the Armed Forces, which are divided into three branches: the Royal Thai Army (RTA), the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) and the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF). Thai soldiers are composed of professional career soldiers and conscripts. Every Thai male between the age twenty-one and twenty-five is subject to two years of military service. Thailand's fighting forces are governed by the Supreme Command Headquarters, which is staffed by leaders of the Army, Navy and Air Force. Organised into divisions and combat regiments, the Royal Thai Army is divided into four army regions, covering Bangkok and the Central Plains, the Northeast, the North and the South. Thailand's naval fleet, based at Sattahip, southeast of Bangkok, is small but well-trained. It includes the Marine Corps, modelled on the American pattern, which is skilled in both amphibious and jungle operations. The Royal Thai Air Force, on the other hand, has its main base at Don Muang airport in Bangkok and large air fields and facilities in the North and Northeast.

The Snake Farm at the Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute is located on the corner of Rama IV and Henry Dunant Road, west of Chulalongkorn Hospital belongs to Thai Red Cross. They do cholera, smallpox and typhoid inoculations as well as rabies treatment there, none of which may qualify as tourist attraction. However, the institute has become a popular tourist attraction because of its large collection of live poisonous snakes. The Snake Farm at the Thai Red Cross Society is one of Bangkok’s most popular tourist destinations. It is visited by scientists, students, and anyone else who has an interest in snakes, snake ecology, or the medical importance of Thailand’s venomous snakes.

Dusit Zoo (Khao Din) is a very popular place for family with children or even for young couple and all ages. This zoo and park is located at Rama V Road, Dusit , Bangkok, and adjacent to the Old Parliament. Local Thai people know that Dusit Zoo has lush green surrounds and many flowering shrubs and trees with large ponds complete with foot-paddle boats, play - grounds for the kids and shady picnic areas. There are some restaurants with pleasant scenery and a lot of parking areas.

Pattaya Park Beach Resort & Tower While you are in Pattaya the visit to Pattaya Park Tower is a worthwhile thing to do because at the 55th floor of the tower you can see the breathtaking view of Pattaya City, Pattaya Beach, Jomtien Beach, Ko Lan, etc. The photos taken from the observation deck of the tower is a memorable beautiful scenery. Going up to the 55th floor is easy by elevator (about 1 minute ride). On the way down you have the choice of using the same elevator, or the cable car which is free if you pay 100 baht fee for visiting the observation deck.

Located in Hua Thanon, Samui aquarium hosts many local species of coral fishes, huge cat fishes and several sharks as leopard or black tip shark. Once you have been browsing the tanks in a long and dark gallery, you will suddenly come out in a brighter place with tigers and leopards in rather small and hot cages. Fortunately, a sign mentioned that felins are only held temporarely in this cages and will return to a wider park in the back of Koh samui zoo. After enjoying the impressive size of those "cats" you will be invited to a bird show, where parrots, hornbills, sea hawks and eagles or even otters will perform some amusing trick for you pleasure.... if they are in the mood. Then it's time for the inevitable photo with the tiger (Mainly to impress your friends). 100 baht per person with your camera, 200 baht with the zoo's Polaroid. Money goes to the Thailand Tiger's Foundation, so you will even feel better. On the way out, don't fortget to say "hi" to the few birds and monkeys in smaller cages accross the parking, some of the parrots are quite friendly and their tongues have some funny behaviour

Thailand has a huge and very vibrant gay scene, much of it not seen by the visitor. Areas away from Silom/Suriwong in Bangkok tend to attract mainly locals, while the bars around Silom/Suriwong are popular with foreigners, and those locals who are attracted to foreigners. Gays can be divided into four main groups: The cash rich middle class who socialize amongst themselves and meet in main stream hotels and restaurants or in friends' homes; The poorer gays who can't afford to go the gay pubs or clubs and who socialise amongst themselves in friends' rooms or street side eateries; Local guys who enjoy the scene away from foteigners: And the group who are most familiar to resident ex-pats and visitors alike - the guys who spend much of their time in the bars, clubs and discos of Silom/Suriwong in Bangkok, Patong in Phuket; and South Pattaya. This latter group is divided into 'money boys' and the guys just out for fun, but it can often be difficult to tell who is who. Thai guys are extremely streetwise and adept at using visitors to their advantage. Money boys can both be guys working in the massage parlors or go-go bars, or 'freelancers' working the pubs and bars in search of a trick.