4/29/2010
Old Phuket Town Foundation held Phuket Yesteryears event
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4/27/2010
Some Thai Girls Aren't Girls
Anyone who has ever visited, is Thailand know the beauty of Thai women. In their twenties, they are striking. In his thirties, they look more mature, but still most are very attractive.
The women work in the ubiquitous bars and massage parlors of Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket and are mostly former housewives, believe it or not, married but separated, with two children she left behind in their village with their mothers. Most are from Isaan, the northeast cornerThailand, which has a large amount of poverty. Some are from other parts of the country, especially in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, and a few are from Bangkok and central Thailand.
But in about 1100 is not a female at all, but a "ladyboy" or katoey in Thai. They often appear more female genuine as the women. I have seen many farang ogle and lust after a very sexy woman, not knowing that "she" is a "he."
Like women, most ladyboys from Isaan. I have a sayingfew on 1-1 basis, and she asked when she first knew she wanted to be a woman. All said they knew early on about 5 or 6 years old. They said they wanted the female way, not like rough sports, were partial to art and music.
Katoeys are an accepted part of Thai culture, as are a third sex in Thailand. Several movie stars and TV announcers. One is a national kick-boxing champion. You will find ladyboys everywhere, working as waiters, shop assistants,Hairdressers, couriers, etc.
In North America and Europe, a sex-change (also as a gender reassignment) operation as a great thing to be, many months of psychological counseling required before surgery to ensure that the person is required to change that.
In Thailand, a sex change operations are common. There are several clinics and hospitals that have performed and the costs are a fraction of what would be the Western levy, usually $ 5000-7000 U.S.. Yetfor a poor person from Isaan is $ 5,000 a huge amount of money.
There are three main areas in Bangkok where ladyboys are present in large numbers Nana Entertainment Plaza (on Sukhumvit Soi 4), Patpong Road (off Silom) and Soi Cowboy (near the intersection of Sukhumvit Road and Asoke Road, which both BTS Skytrain and MRT Subway stations).
For Nana, the majority of the Lady Boys "pre-op", ie they still have a penis. In Patpong and Soi Cowboy, most are "post-op", which meansthey have the operation, which was to create a vagina. The project involves cutting out a section of the intestine, which will be the vagina. The penis is cut open and the intestinal tube, typically some of the scrotum will be used to increase the length of the new vagina. The tip of the penis becomes the new clitoris, and is generally more sensitive after the procedure is completed and everything is healed. The Lady Boys I spoke said they could still have an orgasm, but not. Ejaculate
Scar tissue is visible when the reserves post-op Ladyboy his public hair, but if it is shaved off, it is difficult to tell an artificial vagina from reality.
However, this is usually not the end of the story in sex reassignment. The male body is usually larger than the female, also in Thailand, where many people seem to 80% of the size of Western man. The Ladyboy is take hormones for a few years before to help the operation, these hormoneshim to grow breasts and reduce his facial and body hair growth. Thai men are generally not much body hair, compared to Western men, but they have some, hormones or other treatments are necessary to reduce or eliminate. However, hormones have a side effect of reducing the ability to ejaculate.
Men typically have a protruding Adam's apple, leaving a further operation: it can be shaved by a surgeon for reduction or elimination of lead. And many have electrolysis to remove bodyHair, especially in the armpits.
When visiting Nana Entertainment Plaza after 7pm (which is when it opened), you will find some hairdressing establishments on the decks that are running around three sides of the building. Those at the front of the bar girls; those on the back to be fair lady boys. You can see some of the Ladyboys clean and prepare their make-up.
Some of the bars are exclusively ladyboys. When you enter such a bar, you'll find that most ladyboysare more than passable and some are strikingly beautiful. I do not think I ever seen an ugly ladyboy.
As far as relationships go, ladyboys are just like Thai women. You want a long-term relationship, and they will try everything, the relationship works. Many speak a little English, but you really need to get a product like Speak Easy Thai some basic Thai vocabulary. If you can communicate better, you have a much better chance of a lasting relationship.
Part of theBangkok's night life, which should be missed by any visitors, Ladyboy Cabaret Shows professionally done, with spectacular productions (many feathers and glitter, good music, comedy and some also). You can find them at the Calypso Cabaret (Asia Hotel, Ratchathewi to see Skytrain Station), Golden Dome Cabaret (15 minute walk from the subway station Sutthisan) and Mambo Cabaret in the former Washington Theater between Sukhumvit Soi 22 and 24
About the author:
DougAnderson is a retired Canadian programmer. He first visited Thailand back in 1988 and has many times been there.
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4/23/2010
TEACH ENGLISH - ESL GAME: WHEEL OF FORTUNE
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4/21/2010
HOME by: WOODSTOCK (JEFF) PALACIOS
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4/20/2010
Director General, Department of Environmental Quality
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4/19/2010
2009 Old Phuket Town festival & Chinese New Year highlights
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4/17/2010
1 year in commemoration of One-Two-Go air crash at Phuket
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4/13/2010
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4/12/2010
What Are the Top Ten Must Visit Caribbean Scuba Diving Locations?
Ask almost any divers for its 5 most popular dive sites, and I bet they call at least a couple from the Caribbean. There are many incredible scuba diving sites in the world, but none quite like the Caribbean. There are a few reasons. First, the conditions are almost invariably perfect. You will see so rarely, a day when the diver is something less than amazing that you think maybe it a sure thing. This is without doubt a big factor for the popularity of thisIslands, not only for divers but for all travelers.
But in my opinion, there is another factor, the Caribbean is ahead of the rest of the world, and that is the diversity. Where else in the world will you find such a varied and interesting selection of diving so close together. Indeed, it is possible in a week to as many diverse sites such as the dives at several public holidays elsewhere. Sting Rays From the size of table tops, the Russian warships. Giant SeaTurtles and moray eels to wild walls and various reefs.
So, without further I will tell you about my personal top 10 diving locations in the Caribbean, and the beauty of it. You could take every one of these incredible spots in a single 2 week vacation!
Curacao
Want to swim with dolphins? This is the place to do it. With beautiful, clear waters, it is possible for small groups of divers to interact with dolphins. It is even possible to strokethem!
Bonaire
Bonaire Marine Park is one that diving resources reported here offers the possibility to enjoy unspoilt nature, as it should be. This is also a great place to explore some ship wrecks.
Dominica
Adventure dive site like no other. Lobsters, rays, eels, vertical walls, swim throughs and some incredible plant life make this location a must see for any diver.
Montserrat
This unique divingLocation gives you the chance to explore, post-volcanic waters, where nature was really left untouched and unspoiled. Montserrat visit for a true underwater paradise.
Saba
This Marine Park was designated a protected before any human intervention might harm it, as a result of this area is untouched and a fantastic place to see nature pure. It is not at all unusual to see sharks and even whales in this beautiful place.
Turk andCaicos
Walls, Barrier Reef, coral, shipwrecks, whales, stingrays and a ditch about 6,500 meters deep make this island one of the jam packed, and various diving sites in the world, an absolute must.
Grand Cayman
One of the top rated sites in the world, Grand Cayman Sting Ray City is famous for, where you can swim with manta rays the size of the table is only 12 meters from the surface tops!
Cayman Brac
If you like to exploreWrecks then Cayman Brac is not another site should fail. Home to the Western Hemisphere only Russian warship wreck, an amazing ship that is now home to many marine animals and plants.
Cozumel
The Mexican dive site offers the second largest coral reef in the world, but if that's not enough to make you happy there are numerous caves and grottos to explore. Not to mention sea turtles and moray eels 6 meters long.
Belize
Home to 'TheGreat Blue Hole ", the largest ocean sink hole in the world. This circular pit is so deep and so dark, that it can be seen from space, it is remarkable, then a deep pit literally in the middle of a group of islands, The blue lagoons surrounded by cheerful. It is worth adding that it is also possible to swim with the world's largest fish, the whale shark.
With all these incredible diving sites, it is easy to see why the Caribbean is seen by many as the best place in the asWorld to go scuba diving.
For more tips on diving holidays. Including the best dive sites, plan dive trips and many other helpful information.
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4/07/2010
Very Important Information You Need to Know Before Investing in Koh Samui Property
Koh Samui, Thailand
Koh Samui, Thailand has long been the locale of choice for paradise looking foreigners from all over the world have been. His shimmering turquoise waters and sun bleached, are white sandy beaches with bungalows, villas and resorts lined. His last night of life with a variety of restaurants feeds the Epicureans, and offers a magnificent backdrop for beautiful sunsets and starlit nights. It is no wonder that so many foreigners want to own a property in KohSamui, but like any other real estate market in the world, it is important to know and understand the legal implications, visa regulations and fiscal policies before they decide to go to what property you invest in. involved
Getting To The Iceland
Before investing in Koh Samui property, you must first confident that travel to and from the island easy and convenient for tourists has been made. Still growing, they play an important role in supporting economic and Samuihelps tourists to come to the island to be a top priority. The most convenient way to get to Samui with Bangkok Airways is to fly from Bangkok, Singapore, Phuket, Pattaya and Chiang Mai. There are 15 daily flights between Bangkok and Samui 80 minutes and 4 weekly flights from 90 minutes Koh Samui and Singapore. Alternatively, several ferries and catamarans from Surat Thani or Don Sak on the Thai mainland run. There are almost 10 departures every day from Ko Samui andPha-Ngan.
The Samui airport is a unique and highly successful experiment in building an airport of this nature, both cultural and natural environments from a tropical island. Flying in, you get a short insight into the islands, streaks of surf, the wakes of small fishing vessels across the calm aquamarine sea outlined. Patches of coral reef dapple the water as you come in closer. Then the coast of Samui appears. Two hundred and fifty kilometers of tropical hideouttopped by dozens of coves with white sand framed in lush textures of wooded hills and Coconut Grove carpet, is the heart of Samui in a group of 80 other islands in the Gulf of Thailand set up.
2 km north of the main village Chaweng, Koh Samui Airport serves both domestic and international flights, including Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways International, Berjaya Air and Firefly.
Koh Samui Property Tax Guidelines
If you already done your researchand you're looking to invest in Koh Samui property, you should really understand how tax can affect your overall return.
All Koh Samui in Thailand property owners for tax on rental income, which is liable to either standard personal income tax (PIT) rates for "resident" taxpayer and is based at 15% PIT rate on taxable income for non-resident taxpayers. A person becomes a "resident" taxpayer if he or she spends more than 180 days in any tax year in Thailand.Thailand has no separate capital gains tax for foreign buyers. All income from capital is taxed the same as regular income. The highest rate of income tax is currently 37% per year.
When purchasing property in Koh Samui, it's pretty standard for the buyer is solely responsible for paying all transfer fees and taxes properly calculated by the relevant State in connection with the registration of the transfer of ownership of the property. Thisincludes the government compensation, and withholding specific business tax and stamp duty and other costs and expenses arising from the registration of transfer of ownership to the buyer.
Transfer fees are usually 2% of the registered value, the stamp tax is.5% of registered value, the tax of 1% of the appraised value and business tax is 3.3% of the appraised value. Income tax is usually between 1-3% on Koh Samui property. There are no rules established with respectWho pays the income tax, while this is just another part of collective bargaining in the real estate than any other costs in connection with the transfer of the property. Tax on rental income is 10-30% of rental income depending on the type of property. Lease Registration Fee is 1.1%
Transfer to Samui real estate
Unlike most developed economies where the money transfer to and from bank accounts, relatively simple and easy, this is notthe case in emerging markets such as Thailand. Before buying a property in Koh Samui, understand it is very important, just like Transact and what must be done to buy before. Because of the complexity of this issue is because the Thai laws on foreign ownership of Condominium Property. Under Thai law foreigners can 49 percent of the aggregate unit sale-able within a condominium building itself, while the remaining 51 percent must be treated by either Thai nationalsor majority owned Thai companies. Below is a step by step guide on how to transfer money to the handling of Koh Samui properties.
A Thai bank account must be established in your name to transfer money to Baht before the exchange of your currency to the Thai. Any foreign currency can be used to purchase a condominium unit. Foreign currency must be transferred into Thailand as foreign currency and then exchanged into Thai baht from a local bank in Thailand. In many cases, the developerMay Offer to help a bank account in Thailand due to the complexity of setting up an account yourself. This may come at an additional cost, but developers are always prepared to negotiate or to waive these costs if it helps complete the transaction.
Foreigners are required to maintain at least USD 20000.00 tasks in Thailand by transferring money to a FOREX Transfer Form. (Transfer of funds must be made in foreign currency only and not in Thai Baht, ie if you work in U.S. dollars, then payin U.S. dollars. No job in Thai Baht. This form is required to transfer the unit under foreign ownership and also transfer money back if this is needed in the future of Thailand.
Documents needed when buying a condo: For foreigners to be eligible to have to purchase a condominium unit in Thailand they will present evidence to the Department of Lands that the funds were remitted from abroad in foreign currency. Without such proof, the Department of Lands not register the transfer ofOwnership of the foreign buyer.
Transfers must be sent in exactly ("writing") has the same name as on the sales contract (that is, if Tom Smith is the buyer then the name Tom Smith must appear on the remittance advice. T. Smith Smith or company are unacceptable. ) If the buyers are two individuals, then those two names included on the contract and two separate transfers should be made by two persons of the same amount.
The buyer also has the transferInstruction indicating that the purpose of that money buy a condo, is unity. The bank receives the money in foreign currency, the document (Foreign Exchange Transaction Form Edition), containing the following information: the amount transacted in foreign currency
The transferred amount in Thai Baht
The name of the sender money
The name of the recipient's money
The purpose of the transferringNormally entire transfer process has to instruct the buyer to the Gateway BankTherefore, the name of the sender, the same as those of the recipient. The Land Department accepts the name of the buyer either sender or receiver of the transferred money.
** Note **
If the money receiver is an individual, but wants to put the device into the names of two persons, the sender has to instruct the Gateway Bank, the names of two persons with the purpose of buying state condominium.
For example:
Mr. Smith money to Mr. John, and wouldwould put the names of two people, tell Mr. Smith must also give his bank to buy the freehold of the end, as both Mr. Smith and Mr. John. In this case, the Land Department to accept and allow the transfer.
The Land Department may accept the transfer even if the name of the sender to the recipient's name is not the name of the buyer, but the sender should instruct the Gateway Bank, which buy the freehold as an end put up by (the buyer). TheStated amount of money be equal to or higher than the selling price of the Land Department.
Alternatives to transfer to real estate Koh Samui
To avoid any doubt, we recommend, wherever possible, that led Samui property buyers to their local bank that issued the Foreign Exchange Transaction Form for all transfers. In this case, the funds directly into the bank account in the Developer's prescribed format and theDeveloper will arrange for the exchange transaction form, issued by the Developer's Bank.
For the buyers convenience, we strongly recommend that you use the funds directly to the bank account of Developer's doing but only if you know and trust the developers and they know exactly where your money goes. In most cases, the developer will use a third party escrow usually together with a local attorney. This is always the safest way to exchange contractsas the developer does not allow your funds has been to the title on the property deed transfer the title to access.
Why do developers need to use form for foreign exchange business?
Since the Bank of Thailand controls the flow of foreign currency, each individual must baht a source and a reason. The Land Department must perform in accordance with this Regulation. With this restriction, every foreign buyer to transfer money from abroad.
Non-residents,Condominium for sale and the money is paid not to leave the country on the transfer taxes (generally, the tax, about 30%)
In the case of transfer of money from the country tax-free amount is: determined by the initial transfer amount. Transfer of title deed Documents needed for individual buyers
Passport (copy of marriage certificate where appropriate / divorce certificate including a letter of consent
From your spouse married [Thai language]).
Foreign ExchangeTransaction Form or credit.
Power of Attorney, if someone represent themselves, but will be in Thai language with an
Certification by a notary or overseas by the Thai consulate. Corporate Documents required: For Buyer Company
Certified true copy of the Certificate of Incorporation
Certified true copy of the Memorandum of Association
Certificate Services
List of shareholders (in the English language, but must be accompanied by a Thai translation)
Minutes of Directors'Meetings, a resolution to sell / purchase of the property have
(With the names and number and agenda dealing with the financing of the purchase price if the
Share capital of the Company is less than the purchase price)
Letter of advice on specific signature ¬
Power of attorney if the authorized directors do not make the process itself
(Land Department form)
Free debt letter
Foreign co-owner letter
The certified copy of the ID card of authorized directors
Thecertified copy of the house registration of authorized directors
Title deed of the condominium unit Thai visa requirements
Please note that although we believe that the following information is correct, it is recommended to review the requirements with the Royal Thai Embassy before departure.
Many non-Thai residents need a visa to remain in the country for more than 30 days. However, most African countries require a visa to enter Thailand - Cyprus, Czech Republic, India,Maldives, Oman, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Ukraine, 15 days under the exemption allowed by the visa requirement. A non-immigrant visa is valid for up to 90 days, but can up to a year at a time ever be extended to eligibility criteria. Retirement Visa for persons over 50 years old are easily accessible, subject to certain other criteria, tourist visas can be applied on the Thai for stays of more than 30 days and less than 60 days and work permits for people with special abilitiesEmbassy or Consulate in your home country.
Use a firm or property developer Relevant support you in your purchase of Koh Samui
Now we can not say that we have not warned you that buying property in Samui would be extremely complicated and we recommend that you use a real estate agent or firm to assist you with the purchase of your property Samui. Often the developer or agent that you buy the property fromis all you can do it to this process as affordable and convenient as possible. Finally, it is in their interest to get this feature done much, and they should be more than happy to help you through it. Another reason it is advantageous to use for the developer or registered agent, because they already have the experience and connections that you get through this transaction. Because it several times before I made on Koh Samui properties, they know exactly who to go andwhat circumstances. It is very likely that they already controlled escrow agreements and banks in town to do all the paper work for you. In many cases they can even their company as the "buyer" and then type the company's shares, which then gives you the legal ownership. This method avoids the problem of buying only able to acquire up to 49% of a unit under Thai law.
An investment firm that has helped many clients Koh Samui Transact Properties has is EliteGlobal Property as investment property, based in Shanghai, China. Because of their relations with both the developers and local banks in the region, they will be able to help you through step by step how to buy a property in Koh Samui entire foot. Elite Global Property does not own property in Koh Samui, which they on an unbiased opinion on which the developers ensure the work is allowed and will show you how to avoid complications that can occur throughout the process. Italways helps when you have a familiar face foreign through the process, rather than to get with legal contracts and forms in a language bank.
Although quite a complex process, once completed, ownership of land in Samui, is one of the finest and most exciting investments you can ever be acquired. Remember, if you want to speed things up, so the developers have a reliable company or an investment property to help you during your next propertyTransaction.
Matthew Clark
Chief Operating Officer
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4/05/2010
Thailand Airlines
Travel is by means of the most amusing Getting Away With redundant routines at home and office. Everyone loves a little vacation in the form of tours and adventure to understand. While tourism creates a large mass in a country's economy, the recent developments relating to transport and hotel accommodation. To complement the growing tourism needs of tourists, Asia, Thailand airlines make every trip as safe and exciting as possible for the jet-setters.
Operational Thailand Airlines include Thai Air Asia, SGA Airlines, PB Air, Thai Airways International, Orient Thai Airlines, Bangkok Airways and Nok Air all make an effort to secure and stress-aligned Sky Travel. They provide the passengers with the most convenient way of releasing air tickets, meals and unloading, baggage storage services and assistance with tour planning.
Thai airlines offer the high standards of flying tourists from all over the world. Thai Airways flights from Bangkok to serve and> Phuket each item on the destination cities in the U.S. and Europe, including Los Angeles, California, Munich, Germany, Melbourne and Sydney in Australia, Rome Italy, Paris, France, Spain, Madrid, London in the United Kingdom, in Athens Greece. Indirect flights via Doha in Qatar, Manila, the Philippines and other Asian cities are also given as options.
Serving flights to and make her all the continents of the world's airlines Thailand hospitality and high quality services toany jet-setters. The significant culture of sympathy is obviously reached the manner in which the flight stewards to see their passengers. Since Bangkok is a hub of Asia, the flight schedules of airlines Thailand are opened to access the broader range of travelers to Thailand.
It is said that wherever Thailand airlines fly to check the authenticity of Thai culture and heritage is traveling along with him. Cheap flights are now offered online through international travelAgencies. Online booking is the quickest and easiest way to get your tickets, reduced prices. Are lower than usual, ticket prices only by those who enjoyed accredited travel agency link with Thailand's companies.
Although Thai has its own language, are Thailand spoke airlines in terms of employment competent flight attendants, the ability to have the universal language, competitive. They are thoroughly trained and equipped with strong verbal skills with English as the mediumthe interaction.
There are more than 70 destinations in 40 countries now that Thailand airlines are flying back and forth. This is to say that to keep Thailand with the World Tourism trend of the holiday not only in summer but all seasons of the year. Whether for business or pleasure, travelers looking to fly to Thailand to its cultured means to discover boost English training progress and eco-tourism.
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