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Fair of Dreams
02/09/2010 : After Japan and South Korea, China is the only country in Asia to host a world fair, and the one currently in progress there in more ways than one marks the coming of age of this Asian giant, an emerging economic power with tremendous clout on the world stage.
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STAYHiatus Hua Hin
02/09/2010 : The InterContinental Hua Hin Resort, Prachuap Khiri Khan
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Ranong taps hot spring to lure tourists
02/09/2010 : Ranong plans to develop the site of a hot spring in Ban Phon Rang and promote it as its new tourist destination.
NAVAL GAZING
29/08/2010 : 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. On Sukhumvit Road, opposite the sprawling Royal Thai Navy Academy, the museum is a treasure trove of artifacts and memorabilia, from weapons and models of ancient warships to remnants of royal barges.
Fascinating City
26/08/2010 : Rio de Janeiro is a beautiful, very lively and vibrant city. Once you are fascinated by its passions, you never forget it.
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Why Pay More!
26/08/2010 : The Residence, Phuket
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New eco-tourist draw in Korat
26/08/2010 : The Tourism and Sports Ministry has plans to turn Kaeng Wang Tao stream in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) into an eco-tourist destination for trekking, canoeing and rafting.
PM: 7% growth, dong won't hurt economy
19/08/2010 : The economy could grow by as much as seven per cent this year, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Thursday.
Long time coming
19/08/2010 : On a recent trip to Myanmar's former capital, Yangon, I was mesmerised by the religious fervour with which the locals follow their Buddhist faith.
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Sensational Samui
19/08/2010 : Hansar Samui, Surat Thani
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Airport-city rail link opens Aug 23
19/08/2010 : The rapid rail transit service between Bangkok and Suvarnabhumi Airport, undergoing test run since May, will be inaugurated on Monday, Aug 23.
VENEZUELA
Shot baseball player leaves hospital
16/08/2010 : CARACAS : Venezuela is investigating the shooting of a Hong Kong player during a game at the women's Baseball World Cup. Vice-President Elias Jaua said the player was hit in the leg during a game against the Netherlands in a stadium at a military base in Caracas on Friday. She was taken to the base's medical centre for treatment but was not seriously hurt.
