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Luxury watches for men about town
Striking a sense of luxury in its name, Cartier, the global luxury goods brand, has recently launched its latest items, set to be the talk of the town for Bangkok gentlemen. The event was hosted by Cartier Thailand as a showcase for and celebration of the new Calibire de Cartier _ the new collection of men's watches with special and unique design, 42-millimetre face and 1904 MC mechanism, exclusively made for Cartier watches. The city's current happening venue, MahaNakhon Pavilion-The Ritz-Carlton Residences Bangkok Sales Gallery, did not exaggerate in promising an extravagant event.
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29 Aug 2010
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Microsoft vs Logitech
Wireless desktops _ a mouse and keyboard combination _ have become increasingly popular among computer users, as cables become redundant and space comes at more of a premium.
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29 Aug 2010
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FRIENDS IN NEED
Chailai is a pretty, neutered female dog about 7 months old. She came to us as a skinny rat-like 1-month-old puppy and has matured into a strong, affectionate and playful young adult. Chailai is happy to be on her own but also loves older dogs. She would make a great companion or would be happy to join other dogs. Chailai has had all her vaccinations.
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29 Aug 2010
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HEALTH AMBASSADORS
To many, picking the best and most "beautiful and healthy star" seems a tall order, especially when the competitors are of the canine and feline family who are equally adorable and smart, no matter what species they belong to.
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29 Aug 2010
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NEW INDUSTRIAL ZONE, BUT AT WHAT COST
Rain. Floods. Paralysing traffic. Needless to say, my spirit is gloomy at this time of year. I can't help thinking about the festive seasons _ Christmas and New Year _ and beautiful seashores.
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29 Aug 2010
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PROPAGATION TIME
If your plants are leggy, clumpy, too big for your needs or you just want to increase your collection, propagation is in order. And the best time to do it is now, as it is the rainy season, with the air cool and the soil moist, which is conducive to plant growth.
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29 Aug 2010
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CELEBRATIONS AT THE CHINESE TABLE
The term to jeen, which translates as "Chinese table", refers to a Chinese style of restaurant dining where many people sit around a round table. The table is big enough to accommodate 10 people and the food is served in quantities sufficient to make sure that everyone has enough to eat. This means no fewer than eight dishes will be offered, and sometimes there are more than 10. To jeen-style dining, which originated in China, has been popular for a long time.
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29 Aug 2010
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GIVING NEW LIFE TO AN OLD FAVOURITE
Chef Suraphol Klaithong of Bangkok came up with a winning recipe when he created the mango and sticky rice cake with coconut cream sauce. It gives a modern twist to a traditional Thai dish that dates back to the reign of King Rama III. In the past, khao niew mamuang (mango and sticky rice) was served on a footed tray with nam ya uthai, a drink decorated with a scattering of jasmine petals. This fragrant herbal drink acted as an antidote to the heat and thirst generated by the sticky rice.
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29 Aug 2010
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From Jags to riches
About the only similarity between my car and the latest model Jaguars is that both vehicles have four wheels. There the similarities end.
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29 Aug 2010
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NAVAL GAZING
Guns, a submarine, torpedoes, a seaplane and a tank are just some of the exhibits at the Naval Museum in Samut Prakan. The museum offers a unique insight into the long and colourful history of the Royal Thai Navy.
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29 Aug 2010
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DUSIT GOES GREEN
Dusit International has introduced a "Green Credentials for Meeting Planners" scheme to help provide sustainable facilities and services to reduce the carbon footprint of meetings.
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29 Aug 2010
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GLAM UP YOUR HAIR
On the evening of the Tete-a-porter launch last June, the shop that usually provides a comfortable space for customers to browse was packed with well-wishers, making the shop seem much smaller in size. Socialites and fashionistas strutted about, circulated, chatted and enjoyed themselves. They were here to see the latest products that can add more of the glam factor to their already glamorous selves. Adding more positive energy to the Tete-a-porter launch was the launch of Wannaporn Poshyanonda's own handbag label, Rouge Rouge. The two brands share the same exhibition room at the Emporium shopping complex.
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29 Aug 2010
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The remarkable Mrs Rhodes
When Lee Rhodes first landed on these shores, Europe was recovering from the horrors of World War I, a young agitator named Adolf Hitler had just been imprisoned, prohibition was in full swing in the US, the Wall Street crash was still five years away, King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) was this nation's reigning monarch and Thailand was known officially around the world as Siam.
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29 Aug 2010
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AND THE WINNERS ARE ...
If you're on your way to make your first alcohol purchase of the day, alas, it's another dry day in the City of Angels. That's because there's an election today for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, or city council. In order to elect the highest calibre of politician, as usual there is an alcohol ban and if sobriety is indeed the reason we have these elected MPs, then I say let the Chang flow from my kitchen taps immediately.
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29 Aug 2010
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Feeding the masses
Thai food exporters now need to be more focused on food safety when they export to Japan as its customers are cautious about increasing pandemic diseases caused by genetically modified organism (GMO) clones and chemical usage.
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23 Aug 2010
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Thai juice exporters urged to tap into Asean markets
Thai exporters of fruit and vegetable juices are urged to tap more into Asean markets as tariffs have been eliminated under the Asean Free Trade Area (Afta) since the beginning of this year, says Kasikorn Research Center.
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23 Aug 2010
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BRACING FOR A NEW ERA OF HIGH-SPEED MOBILE INTERNET
It's been a long time coming, but soon Thailand will join the rest of Asean (bar Burma) when it introduces 3G (third-generation) high-speed mobile internet. With 3G, Thai enterprises will enjoy many benefits such as faster internet speeds, better voice quality, lower costs and improved market opportunities.
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23 Aug 2010
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Together we can
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) will continue to keep its high profile in the global rice trade with a decision to form rice millers' alliance, a fresh co-operation that aims to strengthen production and stabilise the prices of rice exported from the bloc.
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23 Aug 2010
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CAN CHINA'S BANKS BE REFORMED?
In the second of a two-part series, Knowledge@wharton, a research arm of one of the world's best business schools at the University of Pennsylvania looks into the recent record-breaking public offering of Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) and its impact on China's financial system. The first part last week discussed how ABC, which raised more than $19 billion in its IPO, was expected to reform in line with more openness after listing.
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23 Aug 2010
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Reshaping the Mekong
Having been left untamed for decades, the Mekong basin in recent years has been witnessing a rapid transformation. First comes a cascade of eight dams planned on the Upper Mekong by China. And if approved by ministers of the riparian countries at the end of this year, more developments are expected.
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23 Aug 2010
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Oil Market Outlook
Pessimism over the global economic recovery and oil demand continued to pressure the oil market last week, pulling prices down below the key $75 resistance level. West Texas Intermediate closed the week at $73.46 per barrel, down $1.93 from the previous week.
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23 Aug 2010
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QROPS AND QNUPS UPDATE: PART 1
As expected, the recent introduction of the Qualifying Non UK Pension Scheme (QNUPS) in February 2010, as an amendment of the Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS), has raised some queries and created a lot of technical discussion about which approach will work best for you, the expat.
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23 Aug 2010
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COMMUNITY TOURISM'S NEW FACE
About 120 delegates involved in community-based tourism (CBT) projects in Thailand and Asia met last week in Bangkok to swap best practices to help them uphold the fundamental objectives of their grassroots ventures and prevent them from becoming victims of their own growing popularity.
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23 Aug 2010
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EARLY START ON INVESTING
For years, policymakers have decried the slow growth of the local investor base as a major impediment to the future of the Thai capital market.
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23 Aug 2010
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SCG set to triple R&D budget in five years
Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest industrial conglomerate, targets to triple its research and development spending to more than 3 billion baht in 2015, representing 1% of the group's total sales in the next five years.
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23 Aug 2010
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CP bullish on rubber outlook
Charoen Pokphand's Crop Integration Business Group expects the sale of newly developed JVP 80 rubber variety will rise by 20% next year due to a bullish rubber market and strong demand for drought-resistant para variety.
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23 Aug 2010
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Fair aims to promote trade with Guangdong
The first "Asian Living Showcase: International Living Instyle for Asia" will be held at Impact Muang Thong Thani from Sept 9-11. The event is aimed at promoting trade between Thailand and China's Guangdong province.
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23 Aug 2010
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Rice prices pick up as demand improves
Rice prices are expected to rise by 6% to 7% this month or early next amid a resumption in foreign demand ahead of year-end festivals and lower supply due to climate change.
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23 Aug 2010
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SUCCESSION PLANNING
'Khun Kriengsak, I'm struggling with succession planning. Our head office in the US has told me that I have to develop someone to replace me within two years," Mike tells me. "I looked at all my direct reports and found that none of them would be ready to replace me within two years. How do other companies in Thailand handle this issue?"
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23 Aug 2010
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Cremo ice-cream maker looks to cool Middle East
Chomthana Co, the manufacturer of Cremo ice-cream, will expand its ice-cream business overseas next year, starting with the Middle East, says president Soh Chee Yong.
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23 Aug 2010
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