Asia

The headlong pace and flawed modernity of BANGKOK (called "Krung Thep" in Thai) match few people's visions of the capital of exotic Siam. Spiked with scores of highrise buildings of concrete and glass, it's a vast flatness which holds a population of at least nine million, and feels even bigger. But under the shadow of the skyscrapers you'll find a heady mix of frenetic markets and hushed golden temples, of glossy cutting-edge clubs and early-morning almsgiving ceremonies. Most budget travellers head for the Banglamphu district, which is just a short walk from the dazzling Grand Palace and Wat Po and the very worthwhile National ... Read Full Story

The Logistics Market From PKFZ Will Comprise 3 Components: Distribution centres for imported goods sold domestically; Goods produced for domestic consumption with imported components; Re-exports : Expected to be significant due to close proximity to Westport; Positive Factors For A Specific Port And Logistics Industry: Trends in port industry; Strong competition among ports, Most international ports have engaged in Port Hinterland Development ( PHD ) and Free Zones (FZs). Globalisation, and liberalisation, tariff and non tariff removing efforts ie. Free Trade Area ( FTA ), Bilateral & Tripartite Agreements, World Trade Organisation ( WTO ) for free tradeGrowing demands for Supply Chain Management ( ... Read Full Story

Lloyds Credit Card: “And you say you’re currently in Employment, Mr Spender?” TS: “Yes, that would be correct” Lloyds Credit Card: “And can I also confirm that your currently salary is $48,000, Mr Spender?” TS: “Yes, that’s right” [I’m put on hold] Lloyds Credit Card: “Mr Spender?” TS: “Yes”. Lloyds Credit Card: “We have reviewed your request for a balance extension and [...] Read Full Story

“Fuck it’s hot”. These were my immediate thoughts upon stepping outside of Thailand immigration and into the hot and humid air. To be honest, I’m still surprised that they let me in (they probably shouldn’t have, with hindsight). This was to be my second excursion outside of Europe (the Brazilians being the previous beneficiaries of [...] Read Full Story

Wednesday night saw me having more than a few beers with my English friend and his Korean coworker. Needless to say the discussion veered towards cultural differences between England and Korea. The Korean guy pointed to my footwear and asked whether I wear them to work. I told him that I wear them everywhere. [...] Read Full Story

TS: “I’m just nipping out for a quick one. I’m on the bike so will be less than an hour.” N: “Cool. See you later”. [24 hours later] TS: “N! N! Some fucker has stolen the bike! Do you hear me! Some fucker has stolen the bike!” These were my immediate words upon falling [...] Read Full Story

Wee Shu Min Originally uploaded by Badwolf Corporation . Wee Shu Min is the one in the center, never knew Asians had such big breasts. For the past day or show one of the top stores on the net in Singapore has been the comments Wee Shu Min made on her blog. One of the reasons her comments got so much heat is that her dad is in the government. What shocked me is that Wee Shu Min comments sounds so much like Bush and the Republican Party. If I did not know better I would say I was listening to Republican talk show ... Read Full Story