วันจันทร์ที่ 16 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2552
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Bangkok, Capital of Thailand
Bangkok history dates back to the year 1782 when it was founded by the first monarch of the Chakri dynasty. It is the heart and soul of Thailand. The city is the center of intellectual, commercial, cultural and educational activities. Spanning an area of more than 1500 square kilometers and is home to more than 10 million people
Bangkok has become an exciting and fascinating city. Bangkok is a city that gives you the best of both worlds - urban life on dealsStates and the world of the cultural environment on the other side. It is the perfect combination of the archaic and the modernized world. The cosmopolitan or urban life experienced when walking through the streets of the city of Bangkok. At night the city comes alive with dazzling lights, sizzling food, spicy array of restaurants, dance festivals, and busy markets in every nook and cranny.
The cultural and intellectual atmosphere is felt when one enters the numerous BuddhistTemple in the city. The polished image of the Buddha in disguise, the Saffron Monks, and the complete silence of the temple immediately get a sense of peace to mind and a sense of timelessness.
Can sail through the Venice of the East River, canals and the Chao Phraya, the River of Kings, we take a look at the old Bangkok to catch and enjoy the traditional way of life. Since this city was never colonized, its culture and heritage still untouched and pure. Therein lies the unspokenBeauty of Bangkok.
วันศุกร์ที่ 13 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2552
Thailand Visa
n this article we have chosen the outstanding Thai visas that take a particular interest to foreigners.
1. One year multiple entry Non Immigrant Visa
This year a visa you can stay 90 days for each entry into a period of one year. If you want to stay in Thailand for more than 90 days you will then only have to cross the border to Thailand, or leave and renew again, doing 90-day-visas. It is not difficult to extend your stay, youjust across the border and if the Immigration Officer prove your visa in your passport. You are automatically a visa stamp in your passport which means that your visa has been extended. You can Thailand's neighboring "countries to travel, or you can immediately return to Thailand.
This is One Year Non-Immigrant Visa from overseas, you can apply for a work permit and business visa in Thailand or if you are qualified to preserve, you can also convertthis leads to a retirement or Marriage Visa, while you are in Thailand, which will be one years continuous residence in Thailand.
In addition to use when you get your visa the last time just before it expires, in addition to 3 months, so that the total duration of a visa will be this year, almost 15 months.
2. Business Visas
All foreigners who want to work / practice in Thailand, they are obliged to provide the following documents by companiesaffiliated companies or institutes in Thailand:
2.1 Original invitation letter from company in which you participate in them
2.2 Business registration
2.3 List of Shareholders
2.4 Company Profile
2.5 Details of the business
2.6 Map of the Company
2.7 List of foreign employees
2.8 Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account Tax (Por Ngor Dor 50) and the business tax (Por Ngor Dor 30) for the past year
3. Retirement Visas
In order for a Retirement Visa inThailand, you must be able to show your financial evidence from:
3.1 THAILAND BANK ACCOUNT SHOWING THB 800,000 (must be able to demonstrate the transfer of the money will show your Thai bank account and the money must be in your bank account for at least 3 months, depositted) OR
Present 3.2 PENSION / monthly income of at least 65,000 THB (must be a letter from your embassy to prove the pension and the letter from the government or social security) Both documents havecertified by your embassy in Bangkok and will be.
If you do not have the pension, I would recommend is to a Thai bank account opened as soon as possible because, as I suggested that your money of at least 800,000 baht or more need in your Thai bank account for 90 depositted days before applying for a Retirement Visa. Then you must ask your Thai Bank, the registered problem and we must also show proof of your bank transfer money from your side when you submit the visaApplication to the Immigration Office.
For the processing of the proceedings, a Retirement Visa, we will help you during the first 90 days will receive a Non Immigrant Visas O, our questionnaire we will send your e-mail for the visa application. Then you are with us to answer your personal information to us complete the application form. The next step, we will send you back our documents prepared and you have to print it, sign your name in our prepared application form and other documents beforeMailing passport and documents in the Thai consulate in your country, how we teach. You can stamp a visa in your passport received within one week after receiving the Thai consulate for a visa to application documents. Upon arrival in Thailand with a 90 days visa, we will contact you at your embassy in Bangkok for always accompany the pension certified letter. Once you get the certified letter, you just have to wait until your 90 days, remained at least 3-4 weeks before the end of the term. Thelast step we will work with you to go to the immigration authorities along with your financial proof of the renewal of a 90 days non-immigrant O visa to one year Retirement Visa.
4. Marriage Visa
To apply for a marriage visa, you have submitted your financial documents that show the monthly income of at least 40,000 baht. This income can be reported as "total income" and also in a position of both the husband and wife have income.
Requirements:
- Married with Thai Citizen, musta marriage certificate
- 40,000 baht per month income.
Were submitted for the financial documents, you can choose the most appropriate evidence from the following options:
Option 4.1 In the case of working in Thailand: You have your work permit and tax records.
Option 4.2 In the case of work outside of Thailand: You need a certified profit and loss account of your embassy. They may also be requested to submit a letter from your employer or offerother documents in support of proof of income such as: your bank statements.
Option 4.3 offers the case of income of spouse: Spouse's taxes must be records.
The processing of proceedings, a Marriage Visa, it is similar to a withdrawal visas. We will help you a 90 days non-immigrant O visa from your country before converting into a Marriage Visa obtained from your arrival in Thailand.
5. Education Visa
To apply for a visa for education, you mustinitial acceptance / invitation from the schools, universities or institutes in the Kingdom of Thailand indicate the name of the applicant, passport number, date educational background and the duration of the course. The applicant should be notarized and the schools / colleges and institutions of the Registration of authorized director.
As in the above information, I hope that you would have the appropriate visa in your head. However, if you for other typesThailand Visa or use of your time in our services, you are interested please contact the Visa Siamese (Thailand) through our contact with the following details:
วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 12 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2552
Big trouble in Thailand-Episode 2 (Part 1)
วันพุธที่ 11 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2552
ในอากาศ_Sony Loveis Artists
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วันอังคารที่ 10 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2552
Amazing Thailand
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วันอาทิตย์ที่ 8 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2552
King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand Birthday 2006
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วันเสาร์ที่ 7 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2552
Elephant Painting Self Portrait
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วันศุกร์ที่ 6 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2552
Sekai no Hate Made ItteQ -Thailand Plowing Festival (part 1/4) 世界の果てまでイッテQ!
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วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 5 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2552
Ladyboys of Phuket
When I told my friends that I am planning a longer stay in Thailand, it is amazing how many times I heard the same stupid reply - "watch out for them ladyboys!" Again and again I heard a comment that silly, as long as it really started to grate. All make the same stupid joke, as if it was clever and original. What a ridiculous stereotype of Thailand, I thought. As if it can take ladyboys everywhere.
The funny thing is, if I go to Thailand,I soon discovered that ladyboys or katoeys as it is known in Thailand, are really everywhere. It is not just a handful of them working the tourist resorts. You'll see that they work in shops and restaurants. Even if you go into the land you will find katoeys. They really are everywhere.
In fact, I had not been here long before I had a personal acquaintance who was a katoey. One of the things that I just noticed how comfortable other Thais were in her company. StraightThai men were giving very happy to tell her how her compliments on how beautiful she looked. They all called her "she", as it is polite and they made happy.
Personally, I was initially a little uncomfortable in her presence. I had no fear, they would jump on me. It was a pleasant and balanced person. I was just a little unsure how to deal with it. It was the charming way, the other Thais treated them soon, that has calmed me.
What is a katoey?
What exactly is aKatoey? I had this discussion with a few western friends recently. Both live in Phuket and they both said that you can call only a katoey someone if they have undergone gender change, otherwise you should use the term ladyboy. I have the distinct feeling is a Western invention. Katoey is a Thai word and that's not how it is used.
Thais use the term much more relaxed. You use the term for any man who acts like a woman. Transgender man is probably the closest English term. Menchange many women as surgery are katoeys. To those who take hormones to create female attributes such as breasts. To those who are dressing like a woman. In fact, even gay men who need a little make-up and valance are made around than katoeys known.
Why do so many Katoeys in Thailand?
According to this definition, there are some much katoeys in Thailand. Why this phenomenon is much more common than in other countries? It seems unlikely that thereis a genetic reason for Thailand transgender men more than other countries. I think the reason is still much to do with the tolerant attitude of the Thais.
There are many katoey TV stars, singers and models. They even have katoey beauty contests. There have been several katoey movies such as "Beautiful Boxer", the true story of a katoey who became a champion Muay Thai fighter has been. She would often kiss her defeated opponents.
Katoeys seem to be a faraccepted part of Thai society. This is probably partly related to the Buddhist religion and its preaching of tolerance towards others. But other countries with a strong Buddhist influence (Cambodia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Tibet, Laos, Japan) is not known for their ladyboys.
There must be something else at work. I think an important factor is the Thai belief that life is fun (should be sanook). See if they have a katoey, they think it's fun. You may laugh and joke about it, but not in a badWay. They are certainly not complaining or threatening, as one happened in Western countries.
So the main reason why there are so many katoeys in Thailand is simply that Thai society is open and tolerant to them. One wonders how many there may be cross-dressers in the Western countries if our societies were a little more to forgive.
How many Katoeys work in Phuket?
In the wake of the tsunami tragedy and the media feeding frenzy that followed, a friend sent me aArticle from a British newspaper. The reporter was in Phuket and obviously struggling to compete for attention with reporters in major affected areas. So he did, which was a lot of reporters in Phuket and started on the seedier side of the local nightlife. Right to what it was to deal with the tsunami tragedy, I am not sure do.
This particular reporter seemed to be fascinated with the ladyboy scene. He made a few generalizations about the nightlife Phuket, which on the whole islandreally was a cesspool of debauchery. He claimed it was 5000 ladyboys working in Phuket sex industry and a large demand for their services.
Where did he get this figure? It seems like a very bold claim. Is there a census? Have the authorities to include ladyboy? I really doubt there was a reliable statistic available to this reporter. Like most of his report, I think he just managed it, but until he apparently seen enough to believe ladyboys around, it was a reasonable guess at.
PhuketSeason population is estimated at around 500,000. At 5000 of them are ladyboys then that would be 1% of the population. This seems very unlikely but not unthinkable. But he said 5000 actually work in the sex industry. Where was this army of available ladyboys?
At Soi Katoey in Bangla Road, Patong, there are always a few dancing on the front of the soi. There is another katoey bar at the back and show to the Moulin Rouge ladyboy. But surely, even at the highestEstimate might not, more than 50 ladyboys working in Soi Katoey. There are perhaps 30 Implementation at Simon Ladyboy Cabaret Show is - that even as the sex industry are? For the sake of argument, let's say it does. Then there is the gay area around Soi Paradise. There are many ladyboys around this area but I think an estimate of 100 would be very generous.
There are a few ladyboys freelancing along the beach fronts where they annoy passing drunks. But really, theydo not exist in very high numbers. Let's be generous and say 100 again. Have I missed any? Perhaps there are some plants, dotted around the opposite sex.
Even if we think about figures, we have a very generous guesstimate of 300 ladyboys, in the sex industry. I actually think that is probably very generous. Many of the above figures are probably the same katoeys move from place to place, and I think I have overestimated all my guesses. The total number could be aslittle as 100th
So I would say somewhere between 100-300 katoeys work in Phuket sex industry. Probably not, but then 5000 a value of 100 would not be a good press.
Men and Katoeys
And what about the demand for Katoeys? Is there really a lot of men on the lookout for their services? Since most common approach seems to be trying to fool very drunk men, I would think that their performance is not massively in demand. I've met a few men who have sexual encounters withkatoeys. Most of them say it was a drunken mistake.
I meet a man who happily proclaimed he had just been blown 'off' by two katoeys in his hotel room. He was pretty proud of themselves and certainly not say it was a mistake. You meet some funny characters in Patong.
I think there are some real demand for katoeys. Although they are active in the gay area, I do not think it is purely a matter gay. Although they are made, as women, I think it is a straightThing. But it is difficult to define a group of men, katoeys find attractive. Certainly, there are a lot of curiosity about them. Each month will have brought the word "katoey" in the top 20 list of keywords that people are our Phuket website. And we have only a small section on katoeys.
Negative
Although katoeys are generally well accepted in Thai society is still a negative side to their reputation. They have a reputation for vicious and unreliable.I have personally met a few during my years in Thailand and I must say that on the outside they all seemed well adjusted and happy. However, I have also heard many stories of katoeys involved in criminal activities such as pickpocketing and other thefts. It is also known to harass and threaten passers-by late at night in search of customers along the beach fronts.
These things happen, certainly do, but the extent of the problem is not clear. Whether katoeysactually committing crimes on a scale greater than other Thais is hard to judge.
They have also a reputation as an emotionally unbalanced. Like I said, all the ones I have met seemed in order. But I think it's fair to say that the burdens of their lives are very demanding and it is not surprising that many of them lose emotional control easily.
The tolerance of katoeys in Thai society is not absolute. Their families, especially fathers, sometimes reject it. Men who in mostother means katoeys tolerant, still think it is disgraceful, a father.
And the tolerance of the authorities has its limits. When a katoey volleyball team won the national championship, two of the team were selected for the national team. The government stepped in and blocked their selection. They did not want it good for the image of the country.
Saving Private Tootsie
In 2002, there had been a Thai film with the English title of "Saving Private Tootsie". In this filma plane crash strands a group of katoeys in the jungle of a war-torn neighboring country. A group of macho Thai soldiers sent to rescue them. The story revolves around the personality clashes between flouncy katoeys and the macho men as they try to escape to this neighboring country.
In the end, pull them all together to the last ferry back to Thailand. The soldiers set aside their distaste for the katoeys and its leader returns home to finally accept his son,also a katoey.
The film is a message of tolerance, the Thai society is typical. At the end of the film there is a nice quote from one katoey. "Maybe I was born in the wrong body, but at least I was born in the right country."
วันพุธที่ 4 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2552
Hua Hin in Thailand is an Affordable Alternative For Golf Course Living
Most golfers have dreamed about the links next to its local life by providing them access to the daily, not only the tranquility of a golf course, but also have regular access to their favorite pastime, golf.
One of the main problems in the past, is cost. In countries like the U.S. or even Australia, golf course homes are highly priced and reserved for the rich. Hua Hin, Thailand, broke the mold when it comes to apartments to affordable golf course.
Two well-knownHomes, are Black Mountain Golf Club and the Banyan Estate offers fairway homes at affordable prices. Not only that, the houses more affordable, but also in terms of quality, they seem to be in the luxury category.
The area of Hua Hin, just 2 hours south of Bangkok is rapidly developing into a paradise for golfers, now with 7 prominent golf courses in the vicinity. In fact, the place is Hua Hin, Thailand 's first and oldest golf course and home to up and coming golf pro,Prayad Marksaeng, played recently in the U.S. Masters.
Thailand is known for its hospitality and its low cost of living, not to mention the delicious cuisine known. Residents can all these and many foreign nationals to make the move to Thailand to make this dream a reality.
Whether full time or part-time resident vacationers, buying a golf property in Thailand is usually accompanied by a lifetime membership. Membership offerResident access to all the clubs facilities and the golf course.
The weather in Hua Hin can certainly be described as warm, in fact, rarely get temperatures below the high twenties throughout the year, but it takes much less rainfall than in other areas continue to receive Gulf south. Black Mountain Golf Club has a proud history never closed because of inclement weather, the game of golf make it a daily possibility.
As a coastal city, all of the seven golf courses within a short driveto the beach. For some of the whitest sand and most beautiful beaches in the country, the beach is a natural draw for most of the inhabitants of the region. It is common to meet someone on the golf course and in it, or bump it back in the day at the beach.
วันจันทร์ที่ 2 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2552
Visit Thailand - Visit Similan Islands
The Similan Islands are only about 84 km northwest of Phuket in the crystal clear blue waters of the Andaman Sea. The islands have been popular with tourists because of its clear blue waters, especially with divers. The most interesting spots, seems therefore to be found beneath the waves. Many spectacular coral growths in the world can be found here.
The Similan Islands are just as popular in their own right because of the low-lying formations covered with thick forestsIronwood and eucalyptus trees. The islands are also home to many species of animals and endangered animals.
The Similan Islands consist of ten small islands. The first island is Hu-Yong and Koh Nueng (Koh means island in Thai). Koh Nueng scored a white sandy beach and is the longest beach of all the other islands. It is a place for sea turtles lay their eggs, and it is a good place for deep diving.
The second island and Koh Pa-Young Song. There is no beach on the island. So,it's just a good side of the deep diving and snorkeling. The third island and Koh Pa-Youn Sam. Furthermore, there is no beach on the island. Generally, people call themselves this island "The Great Wall Iceland" because it is a rock formation as the wall under the sea around the island. Many nice fish swim around the wall, including barracudas. This island is a good place for deep diving.
The island is Koh Forth Mieng or lake. There are tourist information center, restaurant,Accommodation, Office of the Similan Islands National Park, and other western amenities for tourists on the island.
There are two beaches on Koh See. The first is in the front of the Similan Islands National Park or head office is located. It has had a very fine and white sand beach, and it is 400 meters long. It is good spot for swimming and snorkeling. The second beach is located in the east of the island. Tourists can walk through the evergreen forest to the beach and can achievea good opportunity to study the nature of the forest in the surrounding area. Koh lake is a great place for snorkeling, scuba diving, nature study, bird-watching activities on the beach and sightseeing.
The fifth island of Koh Haa. It is only a small island, but it is a great place for diving. On this island there are white-gray eels that loves to show herself out of her hole, which are not found on other islands. There are a variety of corals around the island. This island is a great placefor deep diving.
The sixth island and Koh Pa-She Hok. The island is full of rocks and cliffs. It is a beach on the east side of the island with a wide range of live coral. It is a good sport for deep diving.
The seventh island is Koh Pu Sa or Jed. This island is a great site for scuba diving as a target area provided. Many of the beautiful and colorful fish living around the island. Tourists may be able to sea turtles and stingrays to see.
The eighth islandKoh Similan or pad. It is the largest island of ten islands, Similan Islands group. There is a small bay in the north corner of the island called horseshoe bay, there is full and beautiful coral fish. The sea is very clear that for swimming and snorkeling is good. We are situated on the east side of the island is a large rock in the shape of the boat and fantasy rock icons of the island. This island is a great place for snorkeling, scuba diving, studying nature and camping.
Theninth island is Ba-Ngu or Koh Koaw. General geographic of the island is rocks and cliffs. "Christmas point" is well known for deep diving site for divers and is situated on the east side of the island.
The tenth island is island is Ta-Chai. This island is announced to be included into The Similan Islands group on the 25 September 1998. This island is also a great spot for divers.
So, if you are looking for the excitement and natural beauty that can only be found in the clean pristine waters of the sea. Please visit the Similan Islands.
วันอาทิตย์ที่ 1 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2552
Loy Krathong Festival, The colorful of Rivers.
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