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Koh Samet's serenity shattered by development and disputes
Spectrum, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 23/09/2012
» As we arrive at the exclusive five-star beach resort on the southern tip of Koh Samet a young security guard approaches us and asks us where we think we are going....
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Miss Dao and her amazing feats
Spectrum, Father Joe Maier, Published on 23/09/2012
» She has mostly had to learn everything herself. Mum couldn't be there for her, and Miss Dao also has to take care of Granny, as she'd promised her mother. You...
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Finding the right level essential with common area maintenance fees
Spectrum, Published on 23/09/2012
» When purchasing a condominium in Thailand, buyers are required to pay an annual common area maintenance fee which is used by the condominium to secure, clean,...
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The realities of medical insurance for expatriates
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 23/09/2012
» Thanks for all the feedback from last week's "Net Worth" on the perils of ignoring medical insurance. Congratulations if you have crossed the line and...
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PROPERTY IN THAILAND, Part 4 Expropriation _ let the buyer beware
Spectrum, Published on 23/09/2012
» Last week we talked about how the government can expropriate private property. The government does this when it needs to use private land for a public purpose,...
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Pakistan rejects filmmaker bounty as Muslims keep up protest
AFP, Published on 23/09/2012
» Pakistan distanced itself Sunday from a cabinet minister's bounty for killing the maker of anti-Islam film "Innocence of Muslims", as protests against...
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Ibrahimovic brace cheers PSG
AFP, Published on 23/09/2012
» A brace from star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic helped to propel Paris Saint Germain to a 4-0 romp at Bastia on Saturday as the capital club moved into provisional...
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Hundreds march in Madrid anti-austerity protest
AFP, Published on 23/09/2012
» Hundreds of Spaniards marched in Madrid on Saturday to protest over hardships in a recession brought on by the financial crisis that they blame on banks and corrupt...
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Indonesian police arrest eight terror suspects
AFP, Published on 23/09/2012
» Indonesian police arrested eight suspected terrorists in the city of Solo on Saturday, finding homemade bombs and explosive materials in their houses, an official...
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Top seed Tsonga to face Seppi for Metz title
AFP, Published on 23/09/2012
» Italian fifth seed Andreas Seppi ended hopes of an all-French final at the Metz ATP event when he knocked out Gael Monfils 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the semi-finals on...