International Chain Takes Over West Sands

Mai Khao’s West Sands destination resort has entered into a hotel management agreement with Singapore‘s Ariva Hospitality. Industry veterans Cameron Ong (ex Ascott CEO) and Jean-Claude Erne head the new brand which has quickly grown to 8 properties in the region including China and Vietnam. Their development pipeline includes expansion into the Philippines and Middle […]

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Thai Immigration Introduces Jail Time for Overstayers

BANGKOK (thaivisa.com): — Allegedly tired of overstaying foreigners arriving at Suvarnabhumi airport with a valid air ticket and the maximum fine of 20,000 baht in their hands, the Immigration Department is now arresting and jailing people before permitting them to leave Thailand. Anybody who has overstayed a valid visa in Thailand beyond a period of […]

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Politics may block popular MRTA incumbent’s governorship bid

THE NATION Published on September 21, 2010 Prapat Chongsanguan’s prospects for returning as governor of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority look dim, as he seems to have failed to gain the support of key politicians, a source said yesterday. The former governor has the backing of the MRTA’s staff, the source from the agency said. […]

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Politics may block popular MRTA incumbent's governorship bid

THE NATION Published on September 21, 2010 Prapat Chongsanguan’s prospects for returning as governor of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority look dim, as he seems to have failed to gain the support of key politicians, a source said yesterday. The former governor has the backing of the MRTA’s staff, the source from the agency said. […]

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