by Andrew J Wood: Secret Bangkok – Chic Bang Rak and the Historic Prince Theatre
BANGKOK: When I first arrived in Bangkok in 1991 I worked in the Bang Rak area at the Shangri-La Hotel. So let me share a secret – around Charoen Krung Road (which literally means New Road) is a favourite venue of mine and Bang Rak is served by the BTS skytrain which is just a […]
By Andrew J Wood: Enchanting Bhutan: A Traveller’s Guide – Believe in Happiness
BANGKOK: In the heart of the Himalayas lies a Kingdom shrouded in mystique and history, with brightly painted temples that echo with the monk’s prayers and chimes, the air heavy with incense. They go about their daily rituals, dedicated, serious yet resplendent in their dark red monk’s robes. This is Bhutan. With clean air, mountains […]
Thai AMLO Awards Freeland for Help on Major Wildlife Trafficking Case
Asset Seizure Sets New Bar for Targeting Wildlife Criminals (Bangkok) On September 30, 2021, Police Major General Piyapun Pingmuang, Secretary General of Thailand’s Anti-Money Laundering Organization (AMLO), awarded Freeland with an official plaque of recognition and appreciation for its critical support of a multi-year, multi-country case against an international wildlife trafficking syndicate, which resulted in over […]
SKÅL ASIA MANIFESTO 2021-2-3 PLAN ON RECORD
Why Andrew J Wood is the BEST candidate for PRESIDENT of SKÅL ASIA. FACT: His years of experience on the board (since 2005) and knowledge of Skål International cannot be matched. FACT: His honest reputation and his ability for action to get things done through people. His contacts of Skålleagues is exceptional. FACT: A member of Skål since1992 with a record of achievements […]
The Management of Success
Dear Friends, The Management of Success I write to you today as I reach out to all our Skålleagues, as a Presidential candidate for the Skål Asian Area which it has been my honour to serve since first elected to the board in 1995, sixteen years ago. I wish to convey my assurance, to […]
“Green List” Sandbox Destinations To Drive Global Tourism Recovery – KP Ho, Founder, Banyan Tree Group
Tourism leaders at Phuket Sandbox Summit urge European governmentsto recognise Phuket’s status as a safe haven for international travellers As Bangkok grapples with rising numbers of Covid infections, leading tourism voice KP Ho, Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Group, has told European envoys, airlines, senior officials and business leaders, that for Phuket Sandbox to succeed it […]
The Future of Travel – How will Travel Change?
BANGKOK: To counter the impacts of COVID-19 and prepared for the future post pandemic, global travel will need to change. The COVID-19 crisis presents a unique opportunity to collaborate on reviving the industry. The pandemic and associated travel restrictions has had a devastating impact on tourism. This pause has led to a new beginning and […]
WTCC advocates waiving patents on Covid-19 vaccine production
It comes as wealthy countries have faced increased pressure from WTCC and the World Health Organization (WHO) to share technology and rights with vaccine manufacturers in poorer and middle-income countries. At the just concluded WTTC Summit in Cancun, Mexico. There wasn’t any public discussion on the catastrophic situation in India, but CEO Gloria Guevara took […]
Third Wave Reeking Havoc on Thailand’s Tourism Restart Plan – Where are we Now?
BANGKOK: Thailand Ministers ponder the next steps to re-start it’s massive tourism industry, initially set for July 1, 2021 in Phuket. The plan may need to be overhauled as Phuket struggles to immunise the whole island in the wake of the third wave of hotspots. Phuket, prior to the third wave had already secured more […]
Harvest Festival at Monsoon Valley Vineyard in pictures
Hua Hin Thailand It may surprise many to learn that Thailand produces excellent award winning wines. Monsoon Valley is one of the very finest.You can visit the vineyard year-round but we chose to visit for the brilliant annual harvest festival in early April to pick grapes; ‘stomp’ grapes in the old fashioned way – barefoot! […]