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Farewell to a King

Posted on October 26, 2017 by rascott
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After one year of mourning Thailand today says goodbye to the only King that almost all Thais have ever known. Bhumibol Adulyadej died on 13 October 2016 at the age of 88. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from … Continue reading →

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CNX – 2.

Posted on October 13, 2017 by rascott
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I am trying to understand the debate over the future of Chiang Mai’s airport. I think this is where things are right now: if I have got this right the RTAF owns CNX – much like they own Don Muang. … Continue reading →

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Suvannakhet – the failure of communism

Posted on October 5, 2017 by rascott
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A visit to Suvannakhet in Laos shows everything that is wrong with a communist regime. This is the second city of Laos; across the border from Mukdahan in Thailand and linked by the second Friendship Bridge between the countries. Laos … Continue reading →

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Another Thai airline – another non-starter?

Posted on June 4, 2017 by rascott
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Another unlikely Thai airline start-up. Thai Platinum Airlines. Here is their art-worked airplane – with a website on the fuselage that does not exist. Their actual website is www.thaiplatinum.com – which states “we will the best in airline business” – … Continue reading →

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Trip Advisor’s airline awards throw up some unlikely results

Posted on April 10, 2017 by rascott
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Picture: Emirates Press release So TripAdvisor has gone into the awards business and has made Emirates very happy with five wins including Best Airline in the World, Best Major Airline – Middle East & Africa, Best Economy Class, Best First … Continue reading →

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Dusit Hotel under threat

Posted on March 4, 2017 by rascott
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BK magazine is reporting that Bangkok may be about to witness the demise of the old Dusit Thani hotel at the junction of Silom Road and Rama IV.. Dusit Thani, the hotel and property-development company, announced last week that it … Continue reading →

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Thailand’s constitutional confusion

Posted on January 12, 2017 by rascott
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Constitutional confusion is not new to Thailand. There have been some twenty constitutions since 1932. The 1997 people’s constitution is widely considered the wisest and most balanced. The trouble, for the Thai army and elite, with that constitution is that … Continue reading →

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Goodbye 2016 – you will be remembered but not missed

Posted on December 30, 2016 by rascott
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In international affairs it was a strange and alarming year. For me, as the picture shows, I traveled, I flew, I met some interesting people. I went to New York, Hong Kong, Japan, Lisbon, ChiangMai, Bangkok, South Africa, Florida, Boston, … Continue reading →

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Thailand’s long awaited succession

Posted on December 2, 2016 by rascott
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Thailand’s royal succession was finally completed on 1 December The Kingdom has a new King after His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn on Thursday accepted an invitation to ascend the throne from the National Legislative Assembly president. The new … Continue reading →

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Thailand’s King Bhumibol has died

Posted on October 13, 2016 by rascott
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King Bhumibol of Thailand died earlier today. The time of death was 3.52pm with an official announcement at 7pm. King Bhumibol was 88 years old, and had reigned for 70 years. The King had never been fully conscious in recent … Continue reading →

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