Foreign tourist injured in Chiang Mai earthquake 26 Dec 2004
CHIANG MAI, Dec 26 (TNA) – An earthquake with the magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale hit Myanmar this morning. The earthquake ... MCOT,

Gas Pipelines and Green Politics in South and Southeast Asia 26 Dec 2004
Co-founder/director EarthRights International. ERI Office. Chiang Mai. Thailand. ... 21 January. Chiang Mai. Thailand. Giannini, T. 2004b. ... Mizzima News Group,

Meditation for the Holidays 26 Dec 2004
The Lonely Planet, my travel guide, led me to the Northern Insight Meditation Center near Chiang Mai, where foreigners are welcome to learn vipassana, a ... RedNova.com,

Youths target Chiang Mai shop with home-made explosive Dec 22, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Dec 23 (TNA) – A group of four young men caused chaos in Thailand's northern city of Chiang Mai yesterday when they threw a home-made explosive ... MCOT,

Chiang Mai’s flower fair Dec 21, 2004
BANGKOK, Dec 21 (TNA) - Thailand's northern province of Chiang Mai plans to go ahead with its world renowned flower fair as originally scheduled. ... MCOT,

Chiang Mai to get electric train system within 4 years Dec 18, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Dec 19, (TNA) – The northern city of Chiang Mai is to get its own electric rail system within the next four years, the Office of Transport and ... MCOT,

Chiang Mai forecasts surge in tourist numbers after Christmas Dec 14, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Dec 14 (TNA) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) today predicted a sharp rise in foreign tourists visiting the country's northern province of ... MCOT,

Chiang Mai hosts in't conference on biomedical research Dec 14, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Dec 14 (TNA) – An international conference aimed at establishing ethical practices for biomedical research involving human subjects began on ... MCOT,

Location: Chiang Mai Dec 14, 2004
...by Richard S. Ehrlich. BANGKOK, Thailand -- After a former US Army corporal became a grandfather, he stopped secretly wearing women's ... Chiang Mai News,

Location: Chiang Mai (CNX) Dec 13, 2004
As CEO of AirAsia VA i'm very pleased to announce that this new VA has began the startup procedures. We are currently still looking ... Luchtzak Aviation,

Chiang Mai to become aviation hub within 3 years Nov 28, 2004
BANGKOK, Nov 28, (TNA) – The government is to accelerate plans to ensure that Chiang Mai becomes transformed into a fully-fledged regional aviation centre ... http,

Govt pushes for network to clamp down on human trafficking Dec 24, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Dec 25 (TNA) - Social Development and Human Security Minister Sora-at Klinpratoom yesterday launched a training programme to help prevent women and ... MCOT,

Dusit announces launch of D2 brand with Chiang Mai hotel Nov 24, 2004
...with Thai accents. The first property, the D2hotel Chiang Mai will open in northern Thailand early next year. Keith Blott, vice ... Leisure Opportunities Daily News,

Not The Holiday Snaps Again Dec 21, 2004
Ray Trevor Twine MA (Psychologist) has been conducting these special courses for many years the easy going 10 hour NLP seminare is in Chiang Mai, Thailand Asia ... Emediawire (press release),

An Ideal Gift For the Granny and Grandad Who Have Just About ... Dec 21, 2004
A week in Chiang Mai, Thailand, with an intensive *NLP program and an opportunity to see and do some activities that they probably never even thought of ... Emediawire (press release),

Tastes just like turkey Dec 19, 2004
...lining.". ON THE fifth day, we took Thai Airlines for the one-hour flight north to Chiang Mai, Thailand's second-largest city. Deja ... TheReporter.com,

Thai PM says Bangkok, other cities safe Dec 20, 2004
21 (UPI) -- The Thai government has reportedly increased security in Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai to prevent potential terrorist attacks. ... Washington Times,

Thai-Myanmar committee meeting opens in Chiang Rai Dec 23, 2004
While Myanmar made a request for Thai forces to retreat from an area in Chiang Mai Province which Myanmar claims is on its soil, the Thai side countered this ... MCOT,

Dusit appoints Somock Inthavong as General Manager of D2hotel ... Dec 15, 2004
Dusit Hotels and Resorts has appointed Mr. Somock Inthavong as General Manager of the D2hotel Chiang Mai. D2hotel is the new Dusit ... ASIATravelTips.com,

Novice monks arrested for vehicle theft Dec 13, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Dec 14 (TNA) - The reputation of Thai novice monks suffered a blow yesterday when police in the country's northern province of Chiang Mai smashed a ... MCOT,

Thai elephant treks Dec 11, 2004
Elephant trek from Chiang Mai: A typical three-day, two-night trek from Chiang Mai, including an elephant ride and a trip down the river on a bamboo raft ... Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription),

This jungle vehicle packs a big punch Dec 14, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Thailand - Hand-feeding a hungry elephant is an unnerving experience. At the first whiff of a banana, its leathery grey ... Vancouver Province (subscription),

Thai Airways adds 17,000 Seats for New Year period Dec 16, 2004
Thai Airways International is to increase its flight frequency to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket, and Krabi during the peak holiday season between 29 December ... ASIATravelTips.com,

Police crack down on drug traffickers Dec 14, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Dec 15 (TNA) – Police have arrested two men in Thailand's northern province of Chiang Mai's Mae Taeng district carrying more than 28 kilogrammes ... MCOT,

Elephants take travelers on a trip back through time in Thailand Dec 11, 2004
By ED JOHNSON, Associated Press. CHIANG MAI, Thailand - Hand-feeding a hungry elephant is an unnerving experience. At the first whiff ... Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription),

Govt launches online energy saving game Dec 23, 2004
Dr. Phanuthat Techasaen, President of the Chiang Mai Digital World Company, which created both the games and the animation, today expressed hope that both ... MCOT,

Mahachon Party insists on truth of allegations Dec 12, 2004
He also said that in Chiang Mai, a well-known government minister had threatened local officials with transferral if they failed to cooperate with the TRT Party ... MCOT,

Thailand's Centel Plaza Hotel sees 20 percent growth in revenue Dec 21, 2004
It recently signed a 10-year management contract for the Duangkamon Chiang Mai hotel, a four-star property which is to be rebranded to become Central ... Hotels Magazine,

Yoghurt for piglets Dec 16, 2004
...works perfectly in curing piglets that have been infected with ecoli bacteria,� Dr. Tassanee Apichartsarangkura, a researcher of Chiang Mai University’s ... MCOT,

Bawl your eyes out, says psychologist Dec 12, 2004
Mr, Wuthiphong Thayaphing, a public relations officer at Suan Prung Hospital in the northern province of Chiang Mai, said that crying is both normal and ... MCOT,

Tourists to Chiang Dao sanctuary on the rise Nov 29, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Nov 29 (TNA) - An average of 200 tourists a day have visited the Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand's northern resort province of Chiang Mai ... http,

Zoo animals better off than poor civilians Dec 3, 2004
Bangkok - Primates at Chiang Mai's zoo are better prepared for the coming cool season in the northern Thai province than the poor, thousands of whom are still ... Independent Online,

Hot path to enlightenment Dec 3, 2004
From Bangkok, we took a comfortable Korean-built sleeper train to Chiang Mai. Our four-day trek in the hilly region between Chiang ... Telegraph.co.uk,

Executive Travel in Asia This Week Dec 22, 2004
BANGKOK - Thai Airways International is to increase its flight frequency to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket, and Krabi during the peak holiday season between 29 ... Yahoo News (press release)

Military to tighten up anti-drugs work in northern borders Nov 30, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Nov 30 (TNA) – Two hundred military officers will be posted in villages in Thailand's northern border region from tomorrow onwards to help solve ... http,

There’s Still Time Left to Book the Early Bird Bonus ... Dec 15, 2004
Tantalizing Thailand (15 days) – Bangkok, Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai; prices start at $1,299 ($100 off per person). · Exotic ... TravelVideo.tv (press release),

Energy Ministry to heavily promote alternative fuels Dec 9, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Dec 10, (TNA) – Energy Minister Prommin Lertsuridej yesterday pledged that his ministry would pull out all the stops to promote alternative ... MCOT,

Bird flu mutation prevented, says govt Dec 1, 2004
Meanwhile, provincial authorities in the country's northern province of Chiang Mai have destroyed more than 3,000 fowls in three remote villages of Chom Tong ... http,

Thailand plans extravagant New Year celebrations Dec 2, 2004
...in Bangkok, the northeastern province of Nakorn Ratchasima, the southern provinces of Phuket and Songkhla, and the northern resort province of Chiang Mai. ... http,

Northern region poised to get first SME centre Nov 27, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Nov 27, (TNA) – The northern region is to get its first small and medium enterprise (SME) development and distribution centre next month, as part ... http,

Small coin donation scheme proves headache for Chiang Rai ... Nov 28, 2004
...coins. Each time the machine breaks down, it has to be sent away to Chiang Mai to be repaired, at a cost of Bt2,000 each time. Now ... http,

Kindness trumps violence (any year) Dec 19, 2004
...was created. Au's friend Ohm swung by my hotel my first evening in Chiang Mai and took me out for a night on the town. While the ... Sun-Sentinel.com,

Thailand says has Malaysia terrorist camp photos Dec 22, 2004
When asked by reporters about specific terror threats in Bangkok as well as the northern city of Chiang Mai and southern tourist haven Phuket, Thaksin on ... ISN,

Row over 'terror camp' hots up Dec 21, 2004
...by Malaysia after he claimed last week that Thai militants were being trained there, said security has been beefed up in Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai to ward ... Today (Singapore),

Orisoft strategises for regional expansion Dec 20, 2004
These clients range from major hotels such as Mandarin Oriental Chiang Mai and Regent Bangkok to players in the manufacturing sector such as Metaform in ... The Edge Daily,

Ministry pushes for 80% tax on cigarettes Dec 13, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Dec 13, (TNA) – The Ministry of Public Health is pushing for tax on cigarettes to be increased to 80 percent, while banning the sale of ... MCOT,

A Southeast Asia Diary: Post-Election Travels Dec 17, 2004
The first thing I saw from my hotel balcony in Bangkok was the class-mix, also reproduced in Chiang Mai up north, and in other countries, as well: right next ... American Politics Journal,

Christianity Today News Briefs Dec 21, 2004
Prevention Project. The effort aims to help and rescue young people under the age of 18 in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and other locations. Christianity Today Magazine

Army commander asks locals to help govt end southern violence. Dec 20, 2004
The army commander leveled the public fear of militant attacks in big cities, like northern Chiang Mai province and southern resort town of Phuket next month ... MCOT,

Finding hill tribe people Dec 8, 2004
By Ed Johnson. CHIANG MAI, THAILAND - Hand-feeding a hungry elephant is an unnerving experience. At the first whiff of a banana, its ... Akron Beacon Journal (subscription),

Galloping grans get up and go Dec 20, 2004
I still have got too much to do.". Wilson booked a 15-day tour of Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai with a company catering for the over-50s. ... Stuff.co.nz,

Jonathan Nicholas Dec 20, 2004
...style. His former Lewis and Clark classmate Jason Friedman is an exec with the famous Four Seasons hotel in Chiang Mai, Thailand. ... OregonLive.com,

Cease-fire Talks Lead to Uncertainty for Karen (Online Commentary) Dec 14, 2004
...agreement�. The film, presented in Chiang Mai on Nov 16, shows fighting between Burmese troops and Karen people hiding from battle. ... The Irrawaddy News Magazine,

Boat ride to the other Bangkok Dec 3, 2004
Introducing himself as Arthit, former Bangkok resident and now history teacher in Chiang Mai, he told me he was there to deposit his luggage at the station ... Telegraph.co.uk,

Thailand promotes alternative fuels Dec 10, 2004
Speaking after leading a group of journalists to view a project at a Chiang Mai school which produces biogas from elephant dung, the energy minister said that ... Viet Nam News Agency,

Captivating Bohol Nov 26, 2004
This not only include food (mag kinamot ta bay does not mean ignorante ang magkinamot, it is practiced even in formal gatherings in Chiang Mai, Thailand! ... Sun Star,

TODAY IN HISTORY Dec 16, 2004
...a subsidiary of the Republic of China's former flag carrier China Airlines, opens direct flights between Taipei and Thailand's northern city of Chiang Mai. ... Taiwan Headlines,

Thailand considers luxury goods tax cut Dec 11, 2004
One option would open tax-free shops shops near international airports in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket, where tariffs would be exempted for foreign tourists. ... Big News Network.com,

Democrat's accusation groundless, says Thai Rak Thai Dec 13, 2004
The Democrats also slammed the opening of the Chittagong Airlines in Thailand's northern city of Chiang Mai -- the premier’s hometown -- and the secret ... MCOT,

'Korat' ranked first for most road accidents during festivalities Dec 13, 2004
..."The country's northern resort province of Chiang Mai has been ranked second due to its highest recorded number of registered motorcycles", said Mr. Nikorn. ... MCOT,

Taiwanese Short-term Mission Volunteer Dies in Thailand Dec 7, 2004
Church southern Taiwan's Kaohsiung County, accompanied another church member, Chiou Chi-ming, on a short-term mission project near Chiang-mai in Thailand. ... Worldwide Faith News (press release)

Marriott promotes Lee Sutton to Director of Public Relations Asia ... Dec 17, 2004
Spa three and a half years ago, Lee worked at the Ritz-Carlton Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt and before that, was as the Regent Resort (now Four Seasons) Chiang Mai. ASIATravelTips.com,

One killed in firecracker explosion Nov 28, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Nov 28, (TNA) – One person was killed and several more injured in the early hours of this morning after a group of youths threw a giant ... http,

Bangkok tops US travel magazine poll of tourism destinations Nov 23, 2004
Bangkok and Chiang Mai have been ranked first and fourth respectively among the best tourism destinations in Asia by Conde Nast Traveler, a top US travel ... Hotels Magazine,

Global Update: Who's where and doing what - November 2004 - by ... Dec 2, 2004
Cinq, after which he was promoted to opening General Manager of the Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh in May 2002 and then moved on to the Four Seasons Chiang Mai. ... Hospitality Net

Get Irrawaddy's Lastest News to Your Desk Dec 14, 2004
According to Professor Thanet Chaaroenmuang of the Faculty of Social Science at Chiang Mai University , Thaksin’s announcement of his supreme confidence in ... The Irrawaddy News Magazine,

Mandarin Oriental Announces Development Of A New Luxury Hotel In ... Dec 1, 2004
As well as Prague, the Group will open hotels in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand (late 2004), Hong Kong, Riviera Maya, Mexico and Tokyo (2005) and in Boston (2007 ... Hospitality Net

THAILAND: Govt ban on Tak Bai VCD decried Dec 17, 2004
Somchai Preechasilapakul, a law lecturer of Chiang Mai University, said he did not think the Tak Bai VCD fell within the scope of materials harmful to national ... Asia Pacific Media Network,

Executive Travel in Asia This Week Dec 1, 2004
BANGKOK - Bangkok Airways has entered into a codeshare agreement with Thai Airways International on the routes Chiang Mai - Mae Hong Son and Chiang Mai - Luang ... Yahoo News (press release)

Australia to open Visa Application Centre in Thailand Dec 15, 2004
As part of the new arrangements, visa applicants from major regional centres including Chiang Mai and Phuket will be able to lodge their visa applications ... ASIATravelTips.com,

North & South: History Reporting? Nov 29, 2004
So they leave and come to the bright lights of Chiang Mai or other towns where they are looked down on as worse than second-class citizens and end up as menial ... Chiang Mai News,

Anti-retrovirals for 70,000 in 2005 Dec 1, 2004
...is currently home to around 570,000 people with HIV, of whom 27,418 live in Bangkok, 17,911 live in the country's northern province of Chiang Mai and 17,431 ... http,

[ANN]A step closer to Asian mega-merger Nov 28, 2004
...growing recognition of the importance of regional cooperation and policy coordination, seen for instance in initiatives such as the Chiang Mai Initiative and ... Korea Herald,

BEHIND THE NEWS | Manmohan should go abroad more often Nov 29, 2004
Contrast this with Vajpayee's trip a year ago when the then Prime Minister even fitted in a side trip to the northern town of Chiang Mai to have dinner at the ... Hindustan Times,

Minnows Laos vow to make the semi-finals Nov 25, 2004
...competitions. After making their appearance in the 1995 SEA Games in Chiang Mai, Laos went on to feature in the Tiger Cup. They ... The Malaysia Star,

Creativity has pride of place at Thai market Dec 1, 2004
...the patient shopper, a fashion treat lurks around every corner: a loaf-shaped cotton handbag with wooden handles, encrusted in sequins, from Chiang Mai or a ... International Herald Tribune,

Soccer: US U-19 WNT Ready for Germany in World Championship ... Nov 24, 2004
US TEAM LANDS IN BANGKOK: The US team traveled on Monday morning from Chiang Mai, site of its quarterfinal win over Australia, to Thailand’s bustling capital ... Sports Features Communications (press release),

NATIONAL DAY OF THAILAND Dec 4, 2004
...to-day, Their Majesties spend almost eight months out of a year in each of the four widely dispersed Royal Residences outside of Bangkok at Chiang Mai in the ... Financial Express.bd,

China to build reliable channel for cross-border flow of yuan Dec 3, 2004
...other Asian nations. In May, 2005, the ASEAN + 3 Finance Ministers Meeting launched Chiang-Mai Initiative in Tailand. That was followed ... People's Daily Online,

Talks with NSCN (IM) likely Wednesday : Nov 25, 2004
...year from Aug 1 after the last round of talks between the government's interlocutor K. Padmanabhaiah, and the rebel leadership in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in July ... Team India,

MOST WONDERFUL YEAR IS NOW OVER Nov 26, 2004
From Laos we re-entered Thailand in Chiang Mai, which is the northern capital, and has more than 500 temples just in the one city. ... Hexham Courant,

Rush to study changing ways of life among hill tribes Nov 23, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Nov 23 (TNA) - Researchers are rushing to study rapid social changes among Thailand's hill tribes, as young people turn their backs on traditional ... http,

THAI serves special to celebrate King’s birthday Dec 3, 2004
Thursday. THAI are using rainbow trouts from the Royal Project at Doi Inthanont in the country's northern province of Chiang Mai. ... http,

25/11/04 Residual Abounds With Feature Fillies in Gold Coast ... Nov 24, 2004
...local Group placed juvenile Love Jeddah, half sister to French Group One winner Rafha (dam of Invincible Spirit and Sadian) and Group Three winner Chiang Mai. ... Virtual Form Guide,

Phuket aims at world golf record Dec 7, 2004
Thai (TRT) candidate for Phuket District 1 in next year’s general election, was quietly engaged to Saravuth Shinawatra last Friday in Chiang Mai, the Gazette ... Phuket Gazette,

Asian nations vow cooperation on avian flu Dec 2, 2004
In addition, the story said authorities in northern Thailand's Chiang Mai province will meet with owners of cock-fighting rings later this month to discuss ... CIDRAP

Location: Chiang Mai 15 Dec 2004
...by Richard S. Ehrlich. BANGKOK, Thailand -- After a former US Army corporal became a grandfather, he stopped secretly wearing women's ... Chiang Mai News,

IF YOU GO 15 Dec 2004
Elephant trek from Chiang Mai: A typical three-day, two-night trek from Chiang Mai, includes an elephant ride and a trip down the river on a bamboo raft. ... Akron Beacon Journal (subscription),

A Southeast Asia Diary: Post-Election Travels 15 Dec 2004
The first thing I saw from my hotel balcony in Bangkok was the class-mix, also reproduced in Chiang Mai up north, and in other countries, as well: right next ... Democratic Underground,

Australia to open Visa Application Centre in Thailand 15 Dec 2004
As part of the new arrangements, visa applicants from major regional centres including Chiang Mai and Phuket will be able to lodge their visa applications ... ASIATravelTips.com,

Chiang Mai forecasts surge in tourist numbers after Christmas Dec 14, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Dec 14 (TNA) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) today predicted a sharp rise in foreign tourists visiting the country's northern province of ... MCOT,

Chiang Mai to become aviation hub within 3 years Nov 28, 2004
BANGKOK, Nov 28, (TNA) – The government is to accelerate plans to ensure that Chiang Mai becomes transformed into a fully-fledged regional aviation centre ... http,

Govt speeds up Chiang Mai's mass transit project Nov 17, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Nov 17 (TNA) - The government is speeding up Chiang Mai's mass transit project after the cabinet recently approved in principal the construction of ... http,

Dusit announces launch of D2 brand with Chiang Mai hotel Nov 24, 2004
...with Thai accents. The first property, the D2hotel Chiang Mai will open in northern Thailand early next year. Keith Blott, vice ... Leisure Opportunities Daily News,

This jungle vehicle packs a big punch Dec 14, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Thailand - Hand-feeding a hungry elephant is an unnerving experience. At the first whiff of a banana, its leathery grey ... Vancouver Province (subscription),

Democrat's accusation groundless, says Thai Rak Thai Dec 13, 2004
The Democrats also slammed the opening of the Chittagong Airlines in Thailand's northern city of Chiang Mai -- the premier’s hometown -- and the secret ... MCOT,

Cease-fire Talks Lead to Uncertainty for Karen (Online Commentary) Dec 14, 2004
...agreement�. The film, presented in Chiang Mai on Nov 16, shows fighting between Burmese troops and Karen people hiding from battle. ... The Irrawaddy News Magazine,

Get Irrawaddy's Lastest News to Your Desk Dec 14, 2004
According to Professor Thanet Chaaroenmuang of the Faculty of Social Science at Chiang Mai University , Thaksin’s announcement of his supreme confidence in ... The Irrawaddy News Magazine,

Elephants take travelers on a trip back through time in Thailand Dec 11, 2004
By ED JOHNSON, Associated Press. CHIANG MAI, Thailand - Hand-feeding a hungry elephant is an unnerving experience. At the first whiff ... Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription),

Mahachon Party insists on truth of allegations Dec 12, 2004
He also said that in Chiang Mai, a well-known government minister had threatened local officials with transferral if they failed to cooperate with the TRT Party ... MCOT,

Bawl your eyes out, says psychologist Dec 12, 2004
Mr, Wuthiphong Thayaphing, a public relations officer at Suan Prung Hospital in the northern province of Chiang Mai, said that crying is both normal and ... MCOT,

Ministry pushes for 80% tax on cigarettes Dec 13, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Dec 13, (TNA) – The Ministry of Public Health is pushing for tax on cigarettes to be increased to 80 percent, while banning the sale of ... MCOT,

Thailand considers luxury goods tax cut Dec 11, 2004
One option would open tax-free shops shops near international airports in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket, where tariffs would be exempted for foreign tourists. ... Big News Network.com,

'Korat' ranked first for most road accidents during festivalities Dec 13, 2004
..."The country's northern resort province of Chiang Mai has been ranked second due to its highest recorded number of registered motorcycles", said Mr. Nikorn. ... MCOT,

Energy Ministry to heavily promote alternative fuels Dec 9, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Dec 10, (TNA) – Energy Minister Prommin Lertsuridej yesterday pledged that his ministry would pull out all the stops to promote alternative ... MCOT,

Zoo animals better off than poor civilians Dec 3, 2004
Bangkok - Primates at Chiang Mai's zoo are better prepared for the coming cool season in the northern Thai province than the poor, thousands of whom are still ... Independent Online,

Finding hill tribe people Dec 8, 2004
By Ed Johnson. CHIANG MAI, THAILAND - Hand-feeding a hungry elephant is an unnerving experience. At the first whiff of a banana, its ... Akron Beacon Journal (subscription),

Taiwanese Short-term Mission Volunteer Dies in Thailand Dec 7, 2004
Church southern Taiwan's Kaohsiung County, accompanied another church member, Chiou Chi-ming, on a short-term mission project near Chiang-mai in Thailand. ... Worldwide Faith News (press release)

Soccer: US U-19 Women Set to Face Australia in Quarterfinals Nov 20, 2004
The USA kicks off at 7:45 pm local / 7:45 am ET at 700th Anniversary Stadium in Chiang Mai in a match that can be followed live on www.ussoccer.com’s ... Sports Features Communications (press release),

Hot path to enlightenment Dec 3, 2004
From Bangkok, we took a comfortable Korean-built sleeper train to Chiang Mai. Our four-day trek in the hilly region between Chiang ... Telegraph.co.uk,

Thailand promotes alternative fuels Dec 10, 2004
Speaking after leading a group of journalists to view a project at a Chiang Mai school which produces biogas from elephant dung, the energy minister said that ... Viet Nam News Agency,

If you go to Laos Dec 10, 2004
...and cost about $120). Lao Airlines flies (www.laoairlines.com) from Chiang Mai, Thailand and Vientiane. Buses travel along Route ... Seattle Times,

Military to tighten up anti-drugs work in northern borders Nov 30, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Nov 30 (TNA) – Two hundred military officers will be posted in villages in Thailand's northern border region from tomorrow onwards to help solve ... http,

Bird flu mutation prevented, says govt Dec 1, 2004
Meanwhile, provincial authorities in the country's northern province of Chiang Mai have destroyed more than 3,000 fowls in three remote villages of Chom Tong ... http,

Thailand plans extravagant New Year celebrations Dec 2, 2004
...in Bangkok, the northeastern province of Nakorn Ratchasima, the southern provinces of Phuket and Songkhla, and the northern resort province of Chiang Mai. ... http,

Global Update: Who's where and doing what - November 2004 - by ... Dec 2, 2004
Cinq, after which he was promoted to opening General Manager of the Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh in May 2002 and then moved on to the Four Seasons Chiang Mai. ... Hospitality Net

Mandarin Oriental Announces Development Of A New Luxury Hotel In ... Dec 1, 2004
As well as Prague, the Group will open hotels in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand (late 2004), Hong Kong, Riviera Maya, Mexico and Tokyo (2005) and in Boston (2007 ... Hospitality Net

Executive Travel in Asia This Week Dec 1, 2004
BANGKOK - Bangkok Airways has entered into a codeshare agreement with Thai Airways International on the routes Chiang Mai - Mae Hong Son and Chiang Mai - Luang ... Yahoo News (press release)

Tourists to Chiang Dao sanctuary on the rise Nov 29, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Nov 29 (TNA) - An average of 200 tourists a day have visited the Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand's northern resort province of Chiang Mai ... http,

Doi Suthep climb to show support for southerners Nov 18, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Nov 18 (TNA) – Residents from Thailand's northern city of Chiang Mai are to make a three-hour climb up Doi Suthep on 23 November to show moral ... http,

Boat ride to the other Bangkok Dec 3, 2004
Introducing himself as Arthit, former Bangkok resident and now history teacher in Chiang Mai, he told me he was there to deposit his luggage at the station ... Telegraph.co.uk,

Thailand’s northern residents need warm clothes Nov 22, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Nov 22 (TNA) - Thousands of poor residents in Thailand's mountainous areas of the northern Chiang Mai province are in desperate need of warm ... http,

Anti-retrovirals for 70,000 in 2005 Dec 1, 2004
...is currently home to around 570,000 people with HIV, of whom 27,418 live in Bangkok, 17,911 live in the country's northern province of Chiang Mai and 17,431 ... http,

BEHIND THE NEWS | Manmohan should go abroad more often Nov 29, 2004
Contrast this with Vajpayee's trip a year ago when the then Prime Minister even fitted in a side trip to the northern town of Chiang Mai to have dinner at the ... Hindustan Times,

Creativity has pride of place at Thai market Dec 1, 2004
...the patient shopper, a fashion treat lurks around every corner: a loaf-shaped cotton handbag with wooden handles, encrusted in sequins, from Chiang Mai or a ... International Herald Tribune,

NATIONAL DAY OF THAILAND Dec 4, 2004
...to-day, Their Majesties spend almost eight months out of a year in each of the four widely dispersed Royal Residences outside of Bangkok at Chiang Mai in the ... Financial Express.bd,

China to build reliable channel for cross-border flow of yuan Dec 3, 2004
...other Asian nations. In May, 2005, the ASEAN + 3 Finance Ministers Meeting launched Chiang-Mai Initiative in Tailand. That was followed ... People's Daily Online,

THAI serves special to celebrate King’s birthday Dec 3, 2004
Thursday. THAI are using rainbow trouts from the Royal Project at Doi Inthanont in the country's northern province of Chiang Mai. ... http,

Asian nations vow cooperation on avian flu Dec 2, 2004
In addition, the story said authorities in northern Thailand's Chiang Mai province will meet with owners of cock-fighting rings later this month to discuss ... CIDRAP

Phuket aims at world golf record Dec 7, 2004
Thai (TRT) candidate for Phuket District 1 in next year’s general election, was quietly engaged to Saravuth Shinawatra last Friday in Chiang Mai, the Gazette ... Phuket Gazette,

Datacraft Phils posts 37 percent growth, receives top plum in ... Dec 5, 2004
During the "Datacraft Sales Kickoff" in Chiang Mai, Cisco Systems awarded Datacraft Philippines with the "Highest Year on Year Growth for FY2004" among ... Manila Bulletin,

King of Thailand: Task of restoring peace shared by all Dec 6, 2004
Thawatchai was speaking at the Chiang Mai Observation and Protection Centre, where families of youngsters at the centre were allowed to meet them on the ... Mathaba.Net,

US tops Spain 1-0 in under-19 soccer Nov 18, 2004
In another game at Chiang Mai in the 12-team tournament, South Korea got goals from Lee Jang Mi and Park Hee Young to beat Russia 2-0. ... San Francisco Chronicle,

Northern farmers to fight for equal rights Nov 13, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Nov 13 (TNA) - Members of Thailand's Northern Farmer Federation gathered on Saturday at Chiang Mai University to mark 30th anniversary of their ... http,

Bangkok ranks best Asian city tourism destination Nov 20, 2004
BANGKOK, Nov 21 (TNA) - Bangkok and the northern capital of Chiang Mai have been ranked by a popular magazine the Conde Nast Traveler as the number one and ... http,

Northern region poised to get first SME centre Nov 27, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Nov 27, (TNA) – The northern region is to get its first small and medium enterprise (SME) development and distribution centre next month, as part ... http,

Bangkok ranks best Asian city tourism destination Nov 21, 2004
21 (Xinhuanet) -- Bangkok and the northern capital of Chiang Mai have been ranked by a popular magazine the Conde Nast Traveler the 1st and 4th respectively ... Xinhua,

Canada beaten by China at world women's under-19 soccer tournament Nov 21, 2004
Playing in the northern city of Chiang Mai, Nigeria took a 1-0 lead at the half on a goal by Nkese Udoh, but Germany's Anja Mittag found the net in the 86th ... Canada.com,

life flows in Laos Nov 14, 2004
Two men spoke accented English at a neighboring table; the one in trendy, Trotsky-esque glasses I recognized from my Chiang Mai flight. ... Kentucky.com,

Bangkok tops US travel magazine poll of tourism destinations Nov 23, 2004
Bangkok and Chiang Mai have been ranked first and fourth respectively among the best tourism destinations in Asia by Conde Nast Traveler, a top US travel ... Hotels Magazine,

Soccer: US Under-19 Women's National Team Notes from Phuket ... Nov 16, 2004
US QUARTERFINAL SCENARIOS: Should the USA win Group C, they will travel to Chiang Mai in the northern part of the country to face the third place finisher in ... Sports Features Communications (press release),

Soccer: US U-19 WNT Ready for Germany in World Championship ... Nov 24, 2004
US TEAM LANDS IN BANGKOK: The US team traveled on Monday morning from Chiang Mai, site of its quarterfinal win over Australia, to Thailand’s bustling capital ... Sports Features Communications (press release),

Germany downs Australia Nov 13, 2004
...from there.". The Australians now travel north to Chiang Mai for their last group match on Tuesday night against hosts Thailand. In ... Special Broadcasting Service,

U19 Women win Group C Nov 18, 2004
...quarterfinals with Australia on Sunday, Nov. 21 in Chiang Mai (kickoff at 7:45 pm local / 7:45 am ET). In the other Group C match ... U.S. National Soccer Players,

Small coin donation scheme proves headache for Chiang Rai ... Nov 28, 2004
...coins. Each time the machine breaks down, it has to be sent away to Chiang Mai to be repaired, at a cost of Bt2,000 each time. Now ... http,

North & South: History Reporting? Nov 29, 2004
So they leave and come to the bright lights of Chiang Mai or other towns where they are looked down on as worse than second-class citizens and end up as menial ... Chiang Mai News,

Nigeria,Germany At War Again Nov 20, 2004
...the Falcons played their first three matches, and the Nigerians are expected to have the crowd behind them after many days of rapport with the Chiang Mai fans. ... Vanguard,

Falconets Face German Hurdle Nov 19, 2004
The Falconets of Nigeria face a daunting task on Sunday in Chiang Mai as they play free-scoring Germany in one of the four quarter-final matches holding at the ... AllAfrica.com,

Australia gone; US advance Nov 21, 2004
AUSTRALIA was beaten in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Under-19 Women's World Championship in the northern city of Chiang Mai today. ... Fox Sports,

Nigeria lose to Germany Nov 21, 2004
...time. Playing in the northern city of Chiang Mai, Nigeria took a 1-0 lead ten minutes before half time with a goal by Nkese Udoh. ... BBC News,

Australia out of world championship Nov 21, 2004
Australia has been beaten in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Under-19 Women's World Championship in the northern city of Chiang Mai. ... The Age (subscription),

China beats Italy in FIFA U-19 women's worlds Nov 13, 2004
13 (Xinhuanet) -- China defeated Italy 2-1 in its second match of FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship in Thailand'snorthern Chiang Mai province on Saturday. ... Xinhua,

Authorities return citizenship to 105 Mae Ai villagers Nov 14, 2004
14 (TNA) - A senior official in the northern province of Chiang Mai said Sunday local authorities have already returned Thai citizenship to at least 105 ... http,

US blanks Spain in U-19 women's soccer Nov 18, 2004
In the northern city of Chiang Mai, Lee Jang Mi and Park Hee Young gave South Korea the win over Russia. The US finished first in Group C with Russia second. ... TSN.ca,

Matildas crash out Nov 21, 2004
The US beat Australia 2-0 in a quarter-final in the northern city of Chiang Mai with second half goals from Amy Rodriguez and Megan Rapinoe. ... Fox Sports,

Captivating Bohol Nov 26, 2004
This not only include food (mag kinamot ta bay does not mean ignorante ang magkinamot, it is practiced even in formal gatherings in Chiang Mai, Thailand! ... Sun Star,

Karen Refugees have ‘window on the world’, Conference told Nov 17, 2004
...to modern technology, Karen refugees along the Burma-Thai border had a “window to the outside world�, an international conference in Chiang Mai was told on ... The Irrawaddy News Magazine,

Rush to study changing ways of life among hill tribes Nov 23, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Nov 23 (TNA) - Researchers are rushing to study rapid social changes among Thailand's hill tribes, as young people turn their backs on traditional ... http,

Rapinoe gets goal for USA Nov 22, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Thailand Foothill High School graduate Megan Rapinoe blasted her second goal of the U19 Women's World Championship here Sunday, punching in an ... Record-Searchlight (subscription),

One killed in firecracker explosion Nov 28, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Nov 28, (TNA) – One person was killed and several more injured in the early hours of this morning after a group of youths threw a giant ... http,

For many Asians, China rises as a cultural magnet Nov 18, 2004
..."You are losing ground, that's a fact of life," said Tanun Anumanrajadhon, a professor and the vice president for international affairs at Chiang Mai University ... International Herald Tribune,

[ANN]A step closer to Asian mega-merger Nov 28, 2004
...growing recognition of the importance of regional cooperation and policy coordination, seen for instance in initiatives such as the Chiang Mai Initiative and ... Korea Herald,

Kuroda named as ADB new president Nov 18, 2004
Under his leadership, Japan helped Asian nations establish a network of currency swap agreements, the so-called Chiang Mai Initiative, to avert another crisis ... Xinhua,

US tops Spain 1-0, South Korea downs Russia 2-0 Nov 18, 2004
In the northern city of Chiang Mai, Lee Jang Mi's goal in the 21st minute put South Korea up 1-0 against Russia at halftime, and Park Hee Young scored in the ... San Diego Union Tribune,

Falconets Scrape Through As Best Loser Nov 17, 2004
In Chiang Mai's 700th Anniversary Stadium, Nigeria got a dramatic 88th-minute equaliser to draw Italy 1-1 from captain Akudo Sabi's free kick. ... AllAfrica.com,

Timko completes Canadian comeback Nov 16, 2004
Lou Xiaoxu replied for China in the 53rd minute. In the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai, Italy and Nigeria played to a 1-1 tie. ... The Globe and Mail (subscription),

Falconets Coach Angry Over Team's Performance Nov 17, 2004
The match, which was played in Chiang Mai's 700th Anniversary Stadium, saw Nigeria get a dramatic 88th-minute equaliser to draw Italy 1-1 from captain Akudo ... AllAfrica.com,

US tops Russia in under-19 soccer Nov 14, 2004
Russia. The 12 teams are divided into three groups. The quarterfinals are Nov. 21 in Chiang Mai and the final is Nov. 27 in Bangkok. San Francisco Chronicle,

Wanted: a more realistic Myanmar policy Nov 21, 2004
By GEORGE SIORIS. CHIANG MAI, Thailand -- It is now more than obvious that developments in Myanmar have taken a sad turn. The harden ... The Japan Times,

Minnows Laos vow to make the semi-finals Nov 25, 2004
...competitions. After making their appearance in the 1995 SEA Games in Chiang Mai, Laos went on to feature in the Tiger Cup. They ... The Malaysia Star,

Americans keep under-19 record perfect Nov 15, 2004
...divided into three groups. The quarter-finals are Nov. 21 in Chiang Mai and the final is Nov. 27 in Bangkok. Canada had the day ... The Globe and Mail (subscription),

'China fever seems to be replacing China fear' Nov 20, 2004
...‘‘You are losing ground, that’sa fact of life,’’ said Tanun Anumanrajadhon, the vice president of international affairs at Chiang Mai University. ... Indian Express,

God Knows Why We Lost - Falconets Coach Nov 22, 2004
Germany claimed a 5-4 advantage in a dramatic penalty kick shoot-out to beat Nigeria in Chiang Mai and advanced into the semi-finals of the FIFA U-19 World ... AllAfrica.com,

Chiang Mai Night Safari to be partly opened in April 2005 08 Nov 2004
CHIANG MAI, Nov 8 (TNA) - The Chiang Mai Night Safari, the first night safari in the Thai kingdom, is likely to be opened partly to visitors in April next year ... http,

Asia takes aim at growing child sex trafficking 08 Nov 2004
CHIANG MAI: In a small brothel in northern Thailand, six girls, their bodies covered in bruises and cigarette burns inflicted by drunken customers, cower ... Stuff.co.nz,

Asia takes aim at growing child sex trafficking 08 Nov 2004
Chiang Mai (Thailand), November 8: In a small brothel in northern Thailand, six girls, their bodies covered in bruises and cigarette burns inflicted by drunken ... Indian Express,

Keeping a Look Out for Human Cargo 08 Nov 2004
Government officials in the neighbouring province of Chiang Mai revealed that customers in Thailand pay up to 30,000 baht (750 US dollars) to have sex with a ... Inter Press Service (subscription),

Thai Royal Garden Ups Stake, To Make Tender For Rajadamri 08 Nov 2004
...current quarter. Rajadamri owns 100% of the 356-room Four Seasons Bangkok hotel and 25% of the 64-room Four Seasons Chiang Mai. In ... Yahoo News

No-frills airlines take off at government performance fair 08 Nov 2004
With Air Asia flights to Thailand's northern resort provinces of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, the northeastern province of Udon Thani and the southern resort ... http,

Thai pizza chain set to open RP branches 08 Nov 2004
MFG has also entered into a joint venture with Select Service Partner A/S Denmark to operate restaurants and food courts at Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Hat ... ABS CBN News,

Chiang Mai residents in need of clothes to keep warm Nov 1, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Nov 2 (TNA) - About 100,000blankets and warm clothes are needed in Thailand's northern city of Chiang Mai, where many local residents are preparing ... http,

Chiang Mai hotel offends religious sensibilities Oct 31, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Nov 1 (TNA) - Cultural experts in Thailand's northern city of Chiang Mai are up in arms over a five-star hotel where the accommodation comes in the ... http,

Hot bites in Chiang Mai Nov 3, 2004
CHIANG MAI, THAILAND -- Given the growing popularity of Thai cuisine around the world, it's not surprising that cooking schools for foreign visitors are ... The Globe and Mail (subscription),

Chiang Mai mechanic students invent new robot Nov 4, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Nov 4 (TNA) - A group of Chiang Mai polytechnic students have invented a robot made out of used car parts which can be used in situations which ... http,

Foreigners' protest walk from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Mai Oct 25, 2004
S. Pekod, a 53-year-old foreign resident in Mae Hong Son, told TNA that he was frustrated by THAI’s failure to confirm its flights from Chiang Mai to Mae ... http,

Chiang Mai police seize Bt10 million in drug assets Oct 30, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Oct 30 (TNA) - Police in Thailand's northern province of Chiang Mai today arrested six men and seized Bt10 million in assets from one of the ... http,

Chiang Mai police launch second phase of drugs ‘x-ray’ Oct 27, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Oct 27 (TNA) – Police in Thailand's northern city of Chiang Mai today launched a series of dawn raids on houses whose residents are suspected of ... http,

[ANN]Misguided policies toward Thai Muslims Nov 7, 2004
...are also significant numbers of Muslims around the country, such as in Bangkok and the nearby Central region, in Rayong (the East) and Chiang Mai (the North). ... Korea Herald,

Laos' traditions remain its most intriguing feature Nov 6, 2004
Two men spoke accented English at a neighboring table; the one in trendy, Trotsky-esque glasses I recognized from my Chiang Mai flight. ... eTaiwan News,

Stay true: Sample the cuisine Nov 7, 2004
...and participating. The best cook in Thailand, Jeffrey claims, operates a rolling food stall in a parking lot in Chiang Mai. He became ... Kansas City Star (subscription),

Ritz Tours Introduces 2005 Brochure For Travel Through China ... Nov 5, 2004
Tantalizing Thailand (15 days) - Bangkok, Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai; prices start at $1,299 ($100 off per person). • Exotic ... TravelVideo.tv (press release),

Chuckey Dad Has Five Teenagers; Two Are Foreign Exchange Students Nov 5, 2004
Vip is from Chiang Mai, which is Thailand’s second-largest city after Bangkok, that country’s capital. Chiang Mai has two or three million residents. ... Greeneville Sun,

Banyan Tree to branch out, NATION Nov 5, 2004
...the Banyan Tree and Angsana group of hotels and resorts is embarking on a massive expansion plan, planning nine more properties including one in Chiang Mai. ... Hotels Magazine,

New name, new place, same reliable Thai food Nov 5, 2004
Servers wore colorful shirts sporting the restaurant's name (Chiang Mai is a city in northern Thailand), and a teenager spooned out rice for us at the ... Anchorage Daily News (subscription),

Under-construction night safari sets admission fees Oct 29, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Oct 30 (TNA) - The management team of the Chiang Mai Night Safari, the project still under construction, said on Saturday that Thais and foreigners ... http,

'Peaceful nonviolent solutions' discussed at Newport Library Nov 5, 2004
10 at the Newport Public Library. Webster recently returned from Chiang Mai, Thailand where she took part in an International Women's Consultation. ... Newport News Times,

Elephants give a ride back in time Oct 10, 2004
BY ED JOHNSON. CHIANG MAI, Thailand -- Hand-feeding a hungry elephant is an unnerving experience. At the first whiff of a banana, its ... Chicago Sun Times,

Cebuano junior weightlifters at par with Asian counterparts Nov 3, 2004
Cebuano weightlifters came out with decent finish in the Asian Weightlifting Championships and 6th Asian Youth Championships in Chiang Mai, Thailand. ... The Freeman,

Parts of Thailand’s North and Northeast may become deserts Nov 1, 2004
Most of the areas at greatest risk are in the provinces of Chiang Mai, Nan, Petchabun, Phitsanoulok and Nakorn Rachasima, where more than a hundred square ... http,

Lifestyle Dusits update Thai hospitality, NATION Oct 18, 2004
Somock Inthawong, general manager of the D2 Hotel under construction in Chiang Mai, recently spoke to The Nation about the 130-room property that is scheduled ... Hotels Magazine,

Health Ministry says bird flu not transmit via human Nov 2, 2004
The labs are in Chiang Mai, Phitsanulok, Udornthani, Ubonratchathani, Nakorn Ratchasima and Songkhla. ''They would open to operation on November 10. ... http,

Thais queue to celebrate anniversary of panda's residence Oct 10, 2004
11 (Xinhuanet) -- Hundreds of Thais on Sunday lined to watch the couple of pandas that settled home in the northern city of Chiang Mai one year ago, local ... Xinhua,

Carlsbad company big on flavor Nov 3, 2004
The Carlsbad company makes individually sized frozen entrees in four varieties: Chiang Mai, an authentic spicy Thai coconut curry; Penne Toscano, with pasta ... North County Times,

Young Matildas rampant Oct 31, 2004
The Young Matildas have travelled to the Thai city of Chiang Mai where they will play Italy U19s on November 5, their final international match before the ... Special Broadcasting Service,

Get Irrawaddy's Lastest News to Your Desk Nov 4, 2004
Thanet Charoenmuang, Associate Professor of Political Science, Chiang Mai University , says that over the next four years, the US presence in Asia will expand. ... The Irrawaddy News Magazine,

PM prays for peace and end to poverty Oct 31, 2004
CHIANG MAI, October 31, (TNA) – Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra today spend a peaceful morning in a tranquil northern temple praying for peace in the ... http,

Roll on Jumbo, let's see the real Thailand Oct 26, 2004
Just half a day's jeep ride from the city of Chiang Mai exists a world far removed from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok or the touristy southern beaches. ... Independent Online,

Thai authorities planning to return Burmese refugees Oct 29, 2004
A meeting discussing the strategy on repatriating Burmese refugees in Thailand was held at the northern Thai town of Chiang Mai on 27 October. ... Democratic Voice of Burma,

Anti-drug task force intensifies crackdown along northern border Oct 22, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Oct 22 (TNA) - At least 1,200 anti-drug soldiers have taken part in a renewed combat against smuggling rings in two northern towns near the border ... http,

Malaysians avoiding southern Thailand Oct 30, 2004
PENANG: Malaysians are busy booking tours to Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and other destinations in the neighbouring country but are avoiding strife-torn ... The Malaysia Star,

THAI to use new plane on Mae Hong Son route Oct 24, 2004
MAE HONG SON, Oct 24, (TNA) – Thai Airways today announced that it would introduce one of its new aircraft on the Chiang Mai-Mae Hong Son route to replace an ... http,

Train derails, nearly 30 injured Oct 27, 2004
The incident took place at Hua Ngiew Train Station in Nakhon Sawan at around 05:00 pm when the last two bogies of the Chiang Mai-Bangkok train disconnected ... http,

Credit some viewers for trying to think Oct 23, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Thailand -- As one of the millions of television viewers glued to his screen trying to keep pace with the overwhelming flow of international news ... The Japan Times,

OPINION/POINT OF VIEW/ Ryuko Yamada:Apply pressure, not aid, to ... Oct 24, 2004
Two years ago, when I visited Chiang Mai in Thailand, I was given a report titled ``License to Rape'' by a group of women belonging to the Shan ethnic minority ... Asahi Shimbun,

Hurdles to monetary union cited Oct 25, 2004
...were put together in November 1995 while swap arrangements between the US dollar and Asian domestic currencies were created under the Chiang Mai Initiative. ... The Standard,

Thai Lucky Grand Fair begins Oct 27, 2004
The minister said Bangladesh-Thailand Chamber of Commerce and Industry is working out a plan to hold a grand trade show in Chiang Mai next year, which will ... The Daily Star,

Taking a Dog Into the US; Meatless in Budapest; Southeast Asia Car ... Oct 29, 2004
We are thinking of traveling to Cambodia to see Angkor Wat. Then we will be going to Chiang Mai, Thailand, to visit our daughter. ... New York Times,

Adventures in dining: Um, um Goode Oct 29, 2004
...highly recommended Thai restaurant. Then they made several trips to Thailand, taking cooking classes in Chiang Mai. In another phase ... commercialappeal.com (subscription),

Global Update: Who's where and doing what - October 2004 - by ... Oct 27, 2004
Faivre, a graduate of the Ecole Hotelière de Lausanne, has been appointed Executive Assistant Manager in charge of Food and Beverage in Chiang Mai for Cheddi ... Hospitality Net

U-19 WNT Ready for Thailand Oct 25, 2004
...the world championship, to be played from Nov. 10-27 in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket. The tournament is just one of three FIFA ... Soccer365,

Young Pioneers Nominated for 2004 Utne Independent Oct 27, 2004
...him to Istanbul, Turkey, where he worked as the Literature and Music Editor for the English-language Istanbull Magazine, and to Chiang Mai, Thailand, where he ... Onlypunjab.com (press release),

Thai minister says zoo's illegal orangutans to be moved Oct 14, 2004
...orangutans allegedly smuggled into the country from Indonesia, plans to shift the apes from a private zoo to a safe centre, probably in Chiang Mai, a minister ... Jakarta Post,

Panda couple celebrate one year in Thailand: Oct 11, 2004
...[World News]: Bangkok, Oct 11 : Hundreds of animal lovers lined up to watch the giant panda couple brought to Chiang Mai zoo in northern Thailand a year ago. ... New Kerala,

Krikorian Names U-19 WNT Roster for World Championships Oct 13, 2004
10-27 in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket. ... Group B, which will be played in Chiang Mai, features Nigeria, China, Italy and Brazil. ... Soccer365,

Man arrested on Thai sex slave charges Oct 21, 2004
The 41-year-old was arrested at his riverside flat in the northern city of Chiang Mai where he had allegedly abused the boy from a poor hill tribe community ... ABC Online,

Thai Police Arrest British Paedophile Suspect Oct 20, 2004
Clive Feinson, 41, from London, was arrested yesterday after police raided his flat in the northern city of Chiang Mai and rescued the boy, said police Lt ... Scotland on Sunday,

Prostate cancer up 118% among Singapore men Oct 12, 2004
The 118 percent jump in prostate cancer among Singapore men is the sharpest increase among any of the Asian cities like Hong Kong or Chiang Mai in Thailand. ... Channel News Asia,

If you go: Luang Prabang Oct 17, 2004
Getting there: Most travelers fly in, often from neighboring Thailand. There are regular flights from both Bangkok and Chiang Mai. ... Sun-Sentinel.com,

Man held over Thai sex crimes Oct 21, 2004
...two years. Clive Feinson, 41, was arrested after police raided his flat in the northern city of Chiang Mai and rescued the boy. He ... This is London,

Naga peace talks in Bangkok from Oct 20 Oct 18, 2004
During the last round of talks in Chiang Mai, also in Thailand, in July, cease-fire between the two sides was extended for another year from August 1. ... Navhind Times,

Thailand arrests Briton on child sex charges Oct 21, 2004
...abuse, police said today. The man was detained at his home in the northern Thai town of Chiang Mai yesterday. Police said they found ... Deepika,

Christmas cheers Oct 16, 2004
We also went to Bangkok, where we rode these things called tuk-tuks, and took a night train to Chiang Mai. Then we trekked to a hill village. ... The Times (subscription),

Myanmar to launch new domestic airline next month Oct 18, 2004
...carrier. Of the two prior domestic JV airlines, the Air Mandalay has extended its flights to Thailand's Chiang Mai as a regional one. ... Xinhua,

Under-19 championship roster Oct 14, 2004
21 players that will represent the USA at the 2004 U-19 Women’s World Championship in Thailand, running from November 10-27 in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket ... CyberSoccerNews,

Local finds that bend the rules just right Oct 13, 2004
Menus at Siam Café and Chiang Mai lean toward more traditional dishes than Mai Thai, and if it’sa traditional dish you’re after Pad Thai—a dish of rice ... Boise Weekly,

Overseas ballots a voter's dilemma Oct 20, 2004
As I was making final plans for my sabbatical leave during this fall semester in Chiang Mai, Thailand, one of the places I visited was the Volusia County ... Daytona Beach News-Journal,

Fear of rising drug trafficking after power change in Myanmar Oct 20, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Oct 21 (TNA) – The Thai authorities fear that some ethnic minority groups in Myanmar may produce more illegal drugs and try to smuggle them into ... http,

Landmine risk in 27 border provinces Oct 22, 2004
CHIANG MAI, Oct 22 (TNA) – Twenty-seven provinces along Thailand’s borders remain littered with landmines from former conflicts, the director of the ... http,

Talks with NSCN (IM) likely Wednesday: Oct 18, 2004
...year from Aug 1 after the last round of talks between the government's interlocutor K. Padmanabhaiah, and the rebel leadership in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in July ... New Kerala,

NSCN (IM) to discuss Naga areas in Bangkok talks: Oct 19, 2004
The last round of talks was held at the Thai city of Chiang Mai in July aimed at reaching a solution in Nagaland, a state of two million bordering Myanmar and ... New Kerala,

41 events pave way for biggest SEAG Oct 11, 2004
...through their national governments. Thailand has hosted the SEA Games five times, the last one in 1995 in Chiang Mai. Thailand is also ... Philippine Star,

Washington cracks down on pedophilia tourism Oct 13, 2004
In another recent trip to Thailand's northern city of Chiang Mai, also notorious for its child-sex trade, Miller discovered from non-governmental organizations ... Taipei Times,

Bangkok bikes Oct 15, 2004
Last week a friend was hit by a taxi driver. He had ridden all the way from Chiang Mai [about 700 kilometres] and was hit near his house. He died.". ... Sydney Morning Herald (subscription),

Backpackers Who Never Return Oct 14, 2004
In 2000 23-year-old Kirsty Jones, of Powys, was strangled with her own sarong in a £1-a-night guesthouse in Chiang Mai, and in 2001 another backpacker, Darren ... The Scotsman,

Travel Notes Oct 10, 2004
...water shuttles. Finally, the Mandarin Oriental chain is opening properties in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and Mexico's Yucatán coast. The ... San Jose Mercury News (subscription),

Even among the world's finest hotels, quality -- always splendid ... Oct 17, 2004
Room rates vary widely, from $800-plus in some European cities to $290 in Chiang Mai, Thailand; packages often available. 800-819-5053; www.four seasons.com. ... Miami Herald (subscription),

Naga talks team for Bangkok Oct 20, 2004
That meeting was held in Chiang Mai near the Myanmar border, not in Bangkok where Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was attending a summit meeting of the Bimstec ... Calcutta Telegraph,

Naga CM offers to act as facilitator Oct 19, 2004
During the last round of talks in Chiang Mai, also in Thailand, in July, the ceasefire between the two sides was extended for another year from August one. ... The Tribune,

First Person | My Rookie Season Oct 22, 2004
Naree. We were 7 years old and living in Thailand, where my father owned a hotel in Chiang Mai, the country's second largest city. ... Golf For Women Magazine

Govt plans six labs upcountry for speedily test bird flu in humans Oct 21, 2004
These labs would be available in big provinces --for instance Chiang Mai in the north, and Nakhon Ratchasima in the northeast,'' said Doctor Suchai. ... http,

Hippos at Dusit Zoo have new little family member Oct 22, 2004
The winner will receive return air tickets to Chiang Mai to visit its zoo where the main attraction is 'Xuang Xuang' and 'Lin Huey' a panda couple from China. ... http,

Sabah eyes tourists via Bangkok Oct 22, 2004
Thai AirAsia was also considering starting airline services between KK and other destinations in Thailand such as Phuket, Haadyai and Chiang Mai. ... Daily Express,

Local spiritual news in brief Oct 15, 2004
Sixth St. S., will sponsor a concert at 7:30 pm Thursday, Oct. 21 featuring music and dancing from Chiang Mai, Thailand. A free ... Naples Daily News,

US SOCCER: U-19 women's national team bios Oct 15, 2004
...for the Under-19 Women's World Cup Nov. 10-27 in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket, Thailand. One of the few players in the Women's ... Soccer America

WEEKLY PLANNER Oct 17, 2004
...www.mcmca.com. Society of Women Engineers. 4-6 pm, Chiang Mai Thai, Calhoun Square, 3001 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis. No admission charge. ... Pioneer Press (subscription),

Mandarin Oriental, New York Leads The Hospitality Industry’s ... Oct 14, 2004
The Group operates 20 luxury hotels in key business and leisure destinations, with a further five hotels under development in Chiang Mai, Thailand (opening ... Hospitality Net

Toronto Artist Elizabeth Berry leads Arts and Culture Tour to ... Oct 18, 2004
In Chiang Mai, the group will visit artists and artisans’ studios, visit the temple of Doi Suthep for its sweeping vistas, and an elephant camp outside the ... TravelVideo.tv (press release),

Amari Hotels and Resorts Form a New Strategic Alliance with SRS ... Oct 19, 2004
...company. There are currently ten properties in the group in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Samui, Phuket, Trang and Koh Chang. Amari ... Hospitality Net

Amari inks deal with SRS-World, NATION Oct 14, 2004
All 10 Amari Hotels and Resorts in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Koh Chang, Koh Samui, Phuket and Trang will become official members of SRS-World Hotel on ... Hotels Magazine,
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Heavy rains wreak havoc in Thailand 23 Sep 2004
In Chiang Mai province, heavy rains washed away a reinforced bridge spanning the Ping river while landslides damaged 10km of road, interfering with traffic in ... Viet Nam News Agency,

Jen saves child from elephant 23 Sep 2004
The child could have easily been killed.". Jen was staying in Chiang Mai with boyfriend Tony Richardson to film a holiday documentary. Onlypunjab.com,

Thai Airways' suspension Chiang Mai - Mae Hong Son flights Sep 21, 2004
SN30952 writes "Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) is reported to suspend its Chiang Mai-Mae Hong Son flights in November. ... Luchtzak Aviation,

‘Venus-Maria Show’ for Chiang Mai Sep 17, 2004
...special New Year’s treat when former world No 1 Venus Williams and reigning Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova face off in a special exhibition in Chiang Mai ... The Nation, Thailand,

Chiang Mai backs samlors Sep 14, 2004
Chiang Mai road traffic authorities who plan to develop tricycle (samlor) services as a tourist attraction believe they will not be contributing to congestion ... The Nation, Thailand,

Electrocuted woman first Chiang Mai flood death Sep 10, 2004
CHIANG MAI - A 55-year-old woman yesterday succumbed to electric shock at a local hospital, becoming the first fatality since floods hit this northern province ... The Nation, Thailand,

Chiang Mai sees jump in land trade Sep 12, 2004
Property developers are launching housing projects in Chiang Mai in keeping with the government’s ambition to make the province a transportation centre for ... The Nation, Thailand,

Sprawl threatens Chiang Mai Sep 8, 2004
CHIANG MAI, THAILAND -- A dramatic mountaintop backdrop and more than 300 temples may not be enough to stop Thailand's northern capital, Chiang Mai, turning ... The Globe and Mail,

OTOP SCHEME: Chiang Mai logo helps boost sales Sep 13, 2004
For the better promotion of provincial SMEs and Otop products, the Chiang Mai government launched the Chiang Mai brand in 2001 to highlight and add value to ... The Nation, Thailand,

The Lanna Spa at The Regent Chiang Mai, Thailand Sep 6, 2004
...by Julie Register. I anticipated the flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai would be on a little commuter plane, but it turned out to be a fully-booked 747-ish jet. ... spas.about.com

Floods rise to critical levels Sep 22, 2004
In Chiang Mai, where a Ping River bridge collapsed from raging currents on Tuesday, officials were sent to check the safety of the river’s other 25 bridges. ... The Nation, Thailand,

Yom Kippur can be celebrated worldwide Sep 19, 2004
...the solemn holy day of Yom Kippur can find a place to attend prayer services almost anywhere in the world - from Kinshasa, Congo to Chiang Mai, Thailand - by ... Canada.com,

Hilltribes ‘starving’ following arrests Sep 20, 2004
...of making irregular arrests under “dubious circumstances� when villagers from Pang Daeng Community in the Chiang Dao district of Chiang Mai were detained ... The Nation, Thailand,

LURING SHOPPERS: Duty-free zones sought Sep 21, 2004
Group, a local shopping complex operator, urged the government yesterday to promote Bangkok and four major tourist destinations – Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya ... The Nation, Thailand,

Senior police in annual reshuffle Sep 20, 2004
...tickets through five Tesco-Lotus branches in Bangkok on September 16 and plans to extend its sales network to include Tesco stores in Chiang Mai, Haad Yai and ... Phuket Gazette,

TRAVEL NOTES: Riverboat celebrates fall's colors Sep 19, 2004
...solemn holy day of Yom Kippur can find a place to attend prayer services almost anywhere in the world -- from Kinshasa, Congo, to Chiang Mai, Thailand -- by ... Detroit Free Press,

ENVIRONMENTAL PACT: Cities join ranks over pollution Sep 11, 2004
CHIANG MAI - Baguio City in the Philippines has forged a technical partnership with Chiang Mai, its counterpart upland resort in Thailand, agreeing to work ... The Nation, Thailand,

CHAMLONG: Land grab charge levelled at PM critic Sep 20, 2004
The plots cover a total of 50,880 rai in Trat, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phetchaburi, Ratchaburi, Suphan Buri, Chiang Mai, Phichit, Chaiyaphum, Buri Ram, Chumphon ... The Nation, Thailand,

Wheelchairbound Saysunee wins gold Sep 20, 2004
The 30yearold Chiang Mai woman has made history for Thailand at the Paralympics, winning the country’s first gold medal by a woman in the 20 years the ... The Nation, Thailand,

Bridge washed away as floods continue Sep 21, 2004
Chumphon Intathep, chief of the Chiang Mai Disaster Relief Centre, said he had sent officials to inspect the site and to work with the provincial ... The Nation, Thailand,

THAILAND: Youths lash out at media Sep 21, 2004
Pichetpol Thaiprasong, a senior student at Chiang Mai University, said the media had a huge influence in changing northern people's values. ... Asia Pacific Media Network

Burmese Dissidents, Workers Pray for Peace Sep 21, 2004
This evening, in the northern Thai town of Chiang Mai , the WLB, the Migrant Assistance Program and several Thai NGOs will host a ceremony to mark the ... The Irrawaddy News Magazine,

Road show to help northern SMEs, Otop businesses next week Sep 21, 2004
Enterprises Development Bank of Thailand, the Board of Investment, the Northern Handicrafts Manufacturers and Exporters Association, and Chiang Mai University. ... The Nation, Thailand,

Woman electrocuted in flooded house Sep 19, 2004
In related news, a landslide in Chiang Mai’s Mae Ai district slightly injured 55-year-old Kong Nainont when it destroyed her house in Tambon Thaton, said ... The Nation, Thailand,

Villagers get hospitality lesson Sep 16, 2004
A new agricultural tourist project at Baan Hmong on Doi Pui Mountain is expected to provide a boost for Chiang Mai's tourism industry and at the same time ... The Nation, Thailand,

4th IT hub for Charoen Sep 17, 2004
Charoen’s real estate business currently operates three other IT centres – Pantip IT Centre and Tawana IT in Bangkok, and Pantip Chiang Mai. ... The Nation, Thailand,

SPECIAL REPORT : North sees investment boom Sep 5, 2004
Chinese, South Korean, Japanese and Belgian businessmen are interested in investing in ventures in Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai and Lampang, with a proposed total of ... The Nation, Thailand,

Golden gateway to trade, culture Sep 5, 2004
Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Lampang aim to become the gateway of Lanna culture and international trade in South Asia, according to Chiang Rai deputy governor ... The Nation, Thailand,

Hilltribe villagers released on bail Sep 9, 2004
CHIANG MAI - The Chiang Mai Provincial Court yesterday released 48 hilltribe members from Chiang Dao district jail after detaining them for a month on charges ... The Nation, Thailand,

Prison bidding to be cancelled if collusion Sep 14, 2004
Chiang Mai Senator Intharat Yodbangtoey, during a Senate meeting on Monday, made the allegation of collusion. The senator alleged ... The Nation, Thailand,

SME: Otop boosts brolly exports Sep 9, 2004
Chiang Mai - A local businessman has succeeded in exporting his cotton umbrellas to Europe and the United States with the help of the One Tambon One Product ... The Nation, Thailand,

Science park looms Sep 9, 2004
...drew up the business plan for its establishment and an initial Bt150-million budget to set up a temporary operations centre at Chiang Mai University was ... The Nation, Thailand,

Thailand's rural life improving programme pays off Sep 17, 2004
...started in 2001 has helped raise rural Thai beneficiaries' income by 10 times, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told workshop held in Chiang Mai on Thursday. ... Viet Nam News Agency,

Mud slide kills two Sep 17, 2004
In neighbouring Chiang Mai, a section of the ancient town's mud wall fell in the morning and blocked half the road just 500 metres from the Imperial Mae Ping ... The Nation, Thailand,

TAT gives 'homestays' a seal of approval Sep 18, 2004
Four of the winning programmes are in Angthong, two in Udon Thani, two in Nakhon Ratchasima and one each in Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Uttaradit, Ayutthaya ... The Nation, Thailand,

SPECIAL: Northern Otop boom Sep 6, 2004
Business is booming for rural companies in Chiang Mai and Lampang provinces as those involved in the government’s One Tambon One Product (Otop) initiative ... The Nation, Thailand,

Learn to make Pad Thai . . . in Thailand Sep 19, 2004
...against triangular cushions. About Chiang Mai: Thailand's northern cultural capital is smaller and cooler than Bangkok. Day trips ... OregonLive.com,

Thai government urged to carry out new policy on smoking Sep 16, 2004
Thailand, about half of the households have at least one smoker, 85 percent of them are male, according to a study in northern Thailand by Chiang Mai University ... Xinhua,

Thai PM blames Muslim teachers after judge killed Sep 18, 2004
The 37-year-old Rapin, a native of the northern province of Chiang Mai, was shot by one of three men on a motorcycle after driving his children to school in ... Reuters AlertNet,

What to know: News, views and values Sep 19, 2004
...who are away from home for Yom Kippur can find a place to attend prayer services almost anywhere -- from Kinshasa, Congo, to Chiang Mai, Thailand -- by logging ... Miami Herald (subscription),

Travel Notes Sep 19, 2004
...away from home for Yom Kippur can find a place to attend prayer services almost anywhere in the world -- from Kinshasa, Congo, to Chiang Mai, Thailand -- by ... San Jose Mercury News (subscription),

DEADLY STORMS: 2 drown in Chiang Rai flashfloods Sep 14, 2004
Two men drowned yesterday in Chang Rai after flashfloods unleashed by torrential rains hit several parts of the province as well as Phrae, Chiang Mai and Ubon ... The Nation, Thailand,

Judge gunned down in South Sep 17, 2004
Rapin, a Chiang Mai native, was a provincial court judge in Narathiwat for four years and Yala for one year before assuming his post in Pattani in 2003. ... The Nation, Thailand,

BUTTONING UP THE MARKET: Lampang entrepreneur uses Otop to boost ... Sep 16, 2004
Prapast, now 44, started selling the buttons to clothing makers in Lampang and neighbouring Chiang Mai province, said Phatthaya Charoenying, the group’s ... The Nation, Thailand,

Otop an unqualified success, says Thaksin Sep 16, 2004
Thaksin was giving a speech at the opening ceremony of the International OVOP (One Village One Product) Summit at Chiang Mai University's Conference Hall. ... The Nation, Thailand,

Pick fall to visit to Nantucket Island Sep 18, 2004
...the solemn holy day of Yom Kippur can find a place to attend prayer services almost anywhere in the world -- from Kinshasa, Congo to Chiang Mai, Thailand -- by ... The Wichita Eagle,

From the US Soccer Communications Center -- September 15, 2004 Sep 15, 2004
Group B (which will be played in Chiang Mai), features the winner of the Nigeria-South Africa two-leg playoff, China, Italy and Brazil. ... Sports Features Communications (press release),

Swiss German University gets first graduating class Sep 15, 2004
...ranked University of Indonesia, the country's top university, number 61, below China's Southeast University and followed by Thailand's Chiang Mai University. ... Jakarta Post,

Japan to nominate Kuroda as next ADB president 31 Aug 2004
...affairs between 1999 and 2003 and was the brain behind the establishment of a network of currency swap agreements in Asia, called the Chiang Mai Initiative, to ... Economic Times,

AOT set to raise airport fees 31 Aug 2004
The AOT has been planning to hike the rates by 20 per cent next month and 15 per cent later on at Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Hat Yai ... The Nation, Thailand,

Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2004 1:29 pm Post subject: OLYMPICS THAILAND ... 31 Aug 2004
The physical proportions of Thailand's female weightlifters also attracted satire, prompting Chiang Mai-based Pim Kemasingki, who runs Citylife magazine, to ... Chiang Mai News,

SCHOOL REPORT: Cricket a big hit in Chiang Mai Aug 12, 2004
The sport of cricket is thriving in schools in Thailand’s north and Chiang Mai is being touted as a new hub for the game in Asia. ... The Nation, Thailand,

Chiang Mai Thai Aug 4, 2004
With this knowledge in hand I went for lunch at Chiang Mai Thai. ... So I head to Chiang Mai Thai, the newish Thai restaurant in the plaza at Emerald and Orchard. ... Boise Weekly,

Otop road shows win big abroad Aug 29, 2004
Chiang Mai and Lampang’s Otop campaigns have won astonishing business in recent road shows to Japan, South Africa, the US and the United Arab Emirates. ... The Nation, Thailand,

OUR BIGGEST SUCCESS Aug 30, 2004
They trained in Chote Pimai in a remote area of Chiang Mai, where nothing but nature could distract them from their task of getting themselves up to and above ... The Nation, Thailand,

Which is the world's 1st budget airline? Aug 24, 2004
One of Thailand's first low-budget carriers, Air Andaman's extensive network services 13 regional destinations from Bangkok and Chiang Mai. ... Rediff,

Weights get a lift Aug 28, 2004
Former national weightlifter Kamala Chaiyaporn, now trainer at the Chiang Mai Physical Education College's weightlifting club, said the Olympic Games' success ... The Nation, Thailand,

Tours & Cruises Aug 29, 2004
3, will visit the temples of Angkor Wat, Cambodia; Bangkok, Sukhothai, Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, Thailand; and Yangon (Rangoon) and Pagan (Bagan), Myanmar. ... Sun-Sentinel.com,

Businessmen see culture clash brewing Aug 29, 2004
After graduating from Chiang Mai University with a bachelor's degree in food science, Apirak landed a job at Pizza Hut as a trainee assistant manager in 1983. ... The Nation, Thailand,

Liquor tycoon eyes real estate Aug 29, 2004
Reap. In north Thailand, one large hotel is set to open in central Chiang Mai and a resort on its outskirts within two years. In ... The Nation, Thailand,

ALL THAT GLITTERS: Times have changed for medal winners Aug 17, 2004
...in the 2004 Olympic Games, a former outstanding athlete in the same field lives off a meagre income as a temporary employee of Chiang Mai municipality. ... The Nation, Thailand,

One boutique coffee bar to go, please Aug 29, 2004
...“We are studying to expand both our Sovente coffee-house outlets and the catering business in provinces such as Chiang Mai and Phuket,� said Akkaphan. ... The Nation, Thailand,

Upgrade for the Everest Aug 29, 2004
Centre from September 2-5. Events include test drives, shows, games and a free trip to Chiang Mai on offer. On September 11-12 and ... The Nation, Thailand,

Central pushes Otop products Aug 11, 2004
Central Pattana Plc has joined hands with local authorities in Chiang Mai to help the province build its reputation for its handicraft products. ... The Nation, Thailand,

Caught between homesickness, shame Aug 18, 2004
...the Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC) in charge of the wellbeing of the scholarship students, said the results from Chiang Mai University Hospital ... The Nation, Thailand,

Friendly Football Match to be Held at the Thai-Burma border Aug 19, 2004
Chiang Mai: The Burmese and Thai's will play a friendly football match in Chaing Daung district next weekend prior to a Township level meeting to reopen a ... Mizzima News Group,

PM's rags-to-riches tale is a myth: author Aug 5, 2004
In fact, by the time of Thaksin's birth in 1949, the Shinawatras were one of the most prominent families in Chiang Mai. One-fifth ... The Nation, Thailand,

NSCN(IM) warns New Delhi to speed up solution : Aug 24, 2004
The last round of talks between the two sides took place in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai in July where New Delhi's peace negotiator K. Padmanabhaiah ... 123Bharath.com,

Bon Appetite Aug 25, 2004
...from "Americana Roast Eggplant" and "Pepper Wrap with Feta Cheese" to "Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Mango Salsa" to recommended "Asian Chiang Mai Curried Noodles ... Daily Trojan Online

NATURAL PARK PROBE: Involvement in hotel put on hold Aug 24, 2004
...ago. He said the company would still proceed with all its business plans, including new hotel projects in Phuket and Chiang Mai. ... The Nation, Thailand,

The Body Politic: The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC ... Aug 25, 2004
The Group operates 20 luxury hotels in key business and leisure destinations, with a further five hotels under development in Chiang Mai, Thailand (opening ... Yahoo News (press release)

Migrant Workers Bask in Hope Offered by Key Verdict Aug 27, 2004
...verdict is unprecedented,'' Pranom Somwong of the Migrant Action Programme (MAP), a labour rights group based in the northern city of Chiang Mai, said in an ... Inter Press Service (subscription),

Upsurge of electronic news against Burmese opposition Aug 24, 2004
Chiang Mai-based The Irrawaddy editor Ko Aung Zaw added: ‘It is known as the Burmese SPDC military government's public relations (PR) stunt. ... Democratic Voice of Burma,

Don't Go There... Aug 26, 2004
If you want to know about the dengue fever outbreak in Chiang Mai, Thailand, or recent problem in Bangladesh with acute neurological syndrome, you'll have to ... goasia.about.com,

ASEAN police meet to enhance cooperation Aug 18, 2004
Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Police chiefs from ASEAN nations are meeting in Thailand in an effort to enhance information ... Washington Times,

Cooking school adds spice to Thailand Aug 22, 2004
The Lanna Terrace cooking school at the Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai gives food-loving visitors the inside scoop on fixing such famous Thai dishes as kaow ... Chicago Tribune (subscription),

Ho Chi Minh City now top jail for Aussies Aug 19, 2004
By Kimina Lyall in Chiang Mai, Thailand. HO Chi Minh City has surpassed Bangkok as the crime capital of Australians in Asia, with ... The Australian,

Air travel revolution: Jul 31, 2004
...makers have switched from trains and buses to fly the low-cost airlines to major provincial cities and tourist destinations such as Chiang Mai, Phuket, Hat Yai ... The Nation, Thailand,

50 million baht for ‘health hub’ Phuket Aug 25, 2004
...health hub of Asia�. Phuket will be the first destination to be promoted, followed by Surat Thani and Chiang Mai. A total of 500 ... Phuket Gazette,

INDEX LIVING MALLS: Two more complexes planned Aug 9, 2004
It is also pouring Bt350 million into land and building a 14,000-square-metre shopping centre in Chiang Mai, which would open early next year. ... The Nation, Thailand,

Musical revival Aug 13, 2004
Shi began by teaching his siblings and nephews. Now the cheerful brassy sound has become more common in his village and around his hometown of Chiang Mai. ... Bangkok Post,

Renovations start on Doi Suthep's pagoda Aug 11, 2004
The Doi Suthep temple, one of Chiang Mai's most popular tourist attractions, began a Bt400,000 project to renovate its pagoda on Sunday. ... The Nation, Thailand,

World News: Thai drug lords trying to re-establish themselves Aug 16, 2004
...in Chiang Mai, 696 kilometres north of Bangkok. The truck owner led the police to an orchard where they dug out 476,000 tablets ... Keralanext,

Asean Police Mull Human Trafficking And Arms Smuggling Aug 21, 2004
Begawan – Arms smuggling and human trafficking were discussed in this year's 24th ASEAN Chiefs of Police, ASEANAPOL Meeting held in Chiang Mai, Thailand this ... Bru Direct,

World News > Thai drug lords trying to re-establish themselves: Aug 16, 2004
...dollars) in an apartment in southeastern Bangkok. in Chiang Mai, 696 kilometres north of Bangkok. The truck owner led the police ... New Kerala,

Thai drug lords trying to re-establish themselves : Aug 17, 2004
Bangkok. Thai police discovered 270,000 methamphetamine pills hidden in a pick-up truck in Chiang Mai, 696 kilometres north of Bangkok. ... 123Bharath.com,

Criminals joining forces to go global, warns Thai DPM Aug 17, 2004
CHIANG MAI: Local criminals are teaming up to form an organised syndicate which in turn forms a networking for transnational organised crime, Thai Deputy Prime ... The Malaysia Star,

Interpol: PDRM a model force Aug 17, 2004
CHIANG MAI: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), described by Interpol as a model police force, especially in combating transnational crimes, has been invited to ... The Malaysia Star,

ASEAN police chiefs meet to improve anti-crime fight Aug 18, 2004
18 (VNA) - Police chiefs from ASEAN countries on Wednesday continued their meeting in Chiang Mai , north of Thailand, to discuss joint action against crimes in ... Viet Nam News Agency,

Asean police meet to enhance cooperation Aug 17, 2004
Police chiefs from across Asean are meeting in Chiang Mai in an effort to enhance informationsharing and cooperation between their respective lawenforcement ... The Nation, Thailand,

Asean cops forge closer ties Aug 19, 2004
BY LOURDES CHARLES. CHIANG MAI: Asean police chiefs have called for stricter border access control to curb human trafficking. They ... The Malaysia Star,

ANNUAL AWARD: Doctors saluted for rural sacrifice Aug 19, 2004
Armed with a degree in medicine from Chiang Mai University, Phichet spent four years in Lampang before moving to Tak in the hope of making a difference. ... The Nation, Thailand,

Richard S. Ehrlich Aug 23, 2004
...by Richard S. Ehrlich. BANGKOK, Thailand -- American bounty hunter Jonathan "Jack" Idema, who was put on trial in Kabul for allegedly ... Chiang Mai News,

REAL ESTATE: Property bubble fear Aug 23, 2004
...between January and June, involved 1,129 home buyers and 36 residential developers in Bangkok and its suburban areas and also Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima ... The Nation, Thailand,

GMG goes beyond the border on Sept 8 Aug 22, 2004
GMG Airlines will also start operations on Dhaka-Colombo via Chennai, Dhaka-Male via Colombo, Chittagong-Chiang Mai and Dhaka-Kathmandu routes as soon as air ... The Daily Star,

Local man among new appointees to EIU board Aug 17, 2004
Webb is a former president of Lake Land College, and most recently served as a visiting professor at the Chiang Mai University in Thailand. ... Mattoon Journal,

PM's rags-to-riches tale is a myth: author 06 Aug 2004
In fact, by the time of Thaksin's birth in 1949, the Shinawatras were one of the most prominent families in Chiang Mai. One-fifth ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

A Frozen Peace 06 Aug 2004
...at after the Union Government interlocutor, K. Padmanabhaiah, held talks with the NSCN-IM leaders Isak Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah at Chiang Mai in northern ... Outlookindia.com, UK -

ATHENS GAMES: In With A Chance 06 Aug 2004
Tamarine has reached a career high of 19, winning a lone trophy in Hyderabad last year and a SEA Games gold medal in Chiang Mai in 1995 plus two Asian Games ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Chiang Mai Thai Aug 4, 2004
With this knowledge in hand I went for lunch at Chiang Mai Thai. ... So I head to Chiang Mai Thai, the newish Thai restaurant in the plaza at Emerald and Orchard. ... Boise Weekly, ID -

Thailand's historic Chiang Mai faces potential tourism crisis Jul 28, 2004
CHIANG MAI : A dramatic mountain-top backdrop and more than 300 temples may not be enough to stop Thailand's northern capital Chiang Mai turning from tourist ... Channel News Asia, Singapore -

864 Chiang Mai residents call for return of citizenship Jul 28, 2004
More than 800 Chiang Mai residents yesterday demanded the immediate reinstatement of their Thai citizenship pending the Local Administration Department’s (LAD ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Clearer skies for Chiang Mai Jul 28, 2004
The Pollution Control Department will spend Bt400 million on cutting pollution in Chiang Mai and Lamphun, director-general Apichai Chaovacharoenphan said ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Chiang Mai Buddhists threaten to impeach senator Jul 6, 2004
Buddhist followers in Chiang Mai yesterday threatened to impeach Khon Kaen Senator Rabiabrat Pongpanit for criticising an ageold ban against women entering the ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

at The Regent Chiang Mai, Thailand Jul 12, 2004
...by Julie Register. I anticipated the flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai would be on a little commuter plane, but it turned out to be a fully-booked 747-ish jet. ... spas.about.com -

ASEAN Vows Role as Diplomatic Deterrent in NK Nuke Issue Aug 4, 2004
..."Chiang Mai Initiative, which is based on the provision of bilateral liquidity support through the arrangement of currency swaps between the central banks in ... Korea Times, South Korea -

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Appoints Corporate Director Of Rooms Aug 4, 2004
The Group operates 20 luxury hotels in key business and leisure destinations, with a further five hotels under development in Chiang Mai, Thailand (opening ... Hospitality Net -

Thailand, Jordan, to help rebuild Iraq Aug 4, 2004
..."Thaksin said Thailand would welcome more Jordan Airline flights to Thailand, especially to Chiang Mai and Phuket, without limit," said Jakrapob. ... Borneo Bulletin, Brunei Darussalam -

Patient India wants Thai operation theatre closed Jul 30, 2004
Singh flew to the beach resort of Hua Hin to meet Thailand's highly revered King, a team of officials negotiated with the Nagas in the Thai town of Chiang Mai. ... Hindustan Times, India -

Air travel revolution: Jul 31, 2004
...makers have switched from trains and buses to fly the low-cost airlines to major provincial cities and tourist destinations such as Chiang Mai, Phuket, Hat Yai ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

PERSONALITY: PM's sister says she drove M Link to top by herself Aug 2, 2004
Monthatip's first interest is not business, but history and archaeology, which she studied for one semester at Payab University in Chiang Mai. ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Get Irrawaddy's Lastest News to Your Desk Aug 3, 2004
...seat. The Suvannabhumi Art Gallery, devoted exclusively to Burmese art, opened in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai in mid-July. The Irrawaddy News Magazine, Burma -

Queen receives steaming tribute Aug 3, 2004
The model rests among five replica stations, modelled on the Hua Hin, Ayutthaya, Udon Thani, Chiang Mai and Narathiwat’s Sungai Kolok train stations. ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Encroachment arrests queried by relatives Jul 29, 2004
Over 100 relatives of 48 villagers arrested last week on forest-encroachment charges in Chiang Mai yesterday petitioned the House Committee on Social ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

BIMST-EC a 'bridge' to better regional ties: Manmohan Singh : Jul 30, 2004
...as the prime minister arrived in Bangkok, an Indian interlocutor began talks with leaders of a powerful Naga guerrilla group in Chiang Mai, Thailand's second ... 123Bharath.com, India -

True traveling in the jungles of Thailand Jul 21, 2004
For days it has not rained in the mountains around Chiang Mai, a city about 700km north of the Thai capital Bangkok. The streets ... Taipei Times, Taiwan -

Tourist murder sentence quashed Jul 22, 2004
...after the verdict by the Appeal Court while the other was still being held in custody, said Anan Teerachit, a prosecutor in the northern province of Chiang Mai ... Sydney Morning Herald, Australia -

Thai court quashes sentences over Aust tourist's murder Jul 22, 2004
Anan Teerachit, a prosecutor in the northern province of Chiang Mai, says one of the men was released after the verdict by the appeal court this week. ... ABC Online, Australia -

Law Society trying to raise bail for 48 villagers Jul 26, 2004
CHIANG MAI - The Law Society of Thailand yesterday sent members to Chiang Dao district to gather information as part of efforts to seek the release of 48 ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Ceasefire with NSCN extended Jul 30, 2004
IM) for another year. This follows talks with the insurgent outfit in Chiang Mai, about 500 km from here. The decision to extend ... Hindustan Times, India -

India, rebelling Nagaland extend ceasefire for one more year Jul 31, 2004
...between the Indian government and the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) was reached after two-day talks held in Chiang Mai, Thailand's second ... Xinhua, China -

India, Naga rebels to extend truce and hold talks Aug 2, 2004
Isaac-Muivah), who first began a ceasefire in Christian-majority Nagaland in 1997, agreed to extend it during a meeting in the Thai town of Chiang-Mai last week ... Reuters AlertNet, UK -

NAGA CEASE-FIRE EXTENDED BY ANOTHER YEAR Jul 30, 2004
Representatives of Government of India and NSCN (I/M) leaders met at Chiang-Mai in Thailand. After two days of intense discussions ... Press Information Bureau (press release), India -

Nagaland separatists extend ceasefire Jul 31, 2004
...the leader of a faction of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland signed the extension agreement after two days of talks in the Thai city of Chiang Mai. ... Radio Australia, Australia -

India, Nagaland rebels to extend ceasefire Jul 30, 2004
...faction of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN), signed the extension agreement after two days of talks in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai ... Sify, India -

What to know: News, views and values Aug 1, 2004
The tour -- which travels to Bangkok, Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai in Thailand, Singapore and Hong Kong -- starts at $1,899 per person, double, departing from New ... Miami Herald (subscription), FL -

Muivah reaches Bangkok for talks Jul 29, 2004
Though the venue has been shifted to Chiang Mai on the Thai-Myanmar border to buffer Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his delegation against the fallout if ... Times of India, India -

Chang Fee Ming's watercolors set a new standard Jul 29, 2004
The Jakarta leg of the touring exhibition, which started in April in Kuala Lumpur and was held at the Chiang Mai Art Museum in May, is organized by Valentine ... Jakarta Post, Indonesia -

PAGE ONE ANCHOR Jul 30, 2004
Paul was in Denmark when Delhi’s emissary K Padmanabhiah arrived to negotiate with Isak and Muivah in Chiang Mai, the large city in the north. ... Indian Express, India -

Indian government, NSCN-IM begin talks in Thailand : Jul 30, 2004
K. Padmanabhaiah, held talks with leaders of the Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) at Chiang Mai, Thailand's second ... 123Bharath.com, India -

Father calls for doctor to accept blame for son's death Jul 29, 2004
CHIANG MAI - A father says the doctor whose well-intentioned but negligent treatment left his eight-year-old son dead should admit his mistakes and accept ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

India hopes to extend Nagaland truce : Jul 30, 2004
...for talks with the Naga rebels, former home secretary K. Padmanabhaiah, has been holding talks with NSCN-IM leaders at Chiang Mai, Thailand's second largest ... 123Bharath.com, India -

World News > India extends ceasefire with Naga rebels: Jul 30, 2004
Padmanabhaiah met the NSCN-IM leaders Isak Swu and Th. Muivah at Chiang Mai, Thailand's second largest city that borders Myanmar. ... New Kerala, India -

India hopes ceasefire with NSCN will continue : Jul 30, 2004
National Security Advisor JN Dixit, said there could be a joint statement tomorrow by the two sides after the end of two-day talks in Chiang Mai, the second ... 123Bharath.com, India -

Truce extended, minus terms Jul 30, 2004
...year-old ceasefire between the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) group ended today at Chiang Mai’s Sheraton ... Calcutta Telegraph, India -

India News > Ceasefire extension hailed in Nagaland: Jul 31, 2004
Thuingaleng Muivah, the leader of a faction of the NSCN signed the extension agreement after two days of talks in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai Friday. ... New Kerala, India -

Delhi, Nagas agree to extend truce: Jul 31, 2004
Muivah, a faction leader in the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN), signed the extension agreement after two days of talks in Chiang Mai and a ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Here's a peek at the world's best Jul 30, 2004
Room rates vary widely, from $800-plus in some European cities to $290 in Chiang Mai, Thailand; packages often available. (800) 819-5053, www.fourseasons.com. ... Indianapolis Star, IN -

PM promises Bt910m to his home province Jul 20, 2004
Minister Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday announced the availability of a Bt910-million budget for several development projects for his home province of Chiang Mai ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Concern voiced over excessive river dredging Jul 29, 2004
Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom and Sakon Nakhon faces similar problems, while serious erosion of the banks of the Ping has been reported in Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Tak ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

LAMINATED FLOORING: Hot competition in the local market Jul 29, 2004
...flooring," said Suraphol. Thai-German Décor has dealers in Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chanthaburi and Khon Kaen. It will appoint ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Supoj, Issara are on cue 07 Jul 2004
...[SNOOKER] Two of Thailand’s most talented players, Supoj Saenla of Chiang Mai and Issara Kachaiwong of Chanthaburi, both made impressive starts in the final ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

New Myanmar airline venture to take off 07 Jul 2004
Mandalay and Yangon Airways. Of them, the Air Mandalay has extended its flight to Thailand's Chiang Mai as a regional one. - Xinhua. Business Times Singapore (subscription), Singapore -

Views: Quotelines 07 Jul 2004
They’re much happier.� — Posaporn Promprakai, registrar of Thailand’s Chiang Mai Technology School, on the new bathroom for the school’s 15 ... Windy city Media Group -

Teaching beyond the US 07 Jul 2004
29, Richards will return to Northern Thailand as part of the Association's program to lecture educators at a university in the Chiang Mai province for 10 days. ... The University of South Florida Oracle, FL -

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Appoints Susanne Hatje General ... 07 Jul 2004
The Group operates 20 luxury hotels in key business and leisure destinations, with a further five hotels under development in Chiang Mai, Thailand (opening ... Hospitality Net -

Chiang Mai Buddhists threaten to impeach senator Jul 6, 2004
Buddhist followers in Chiang Mai yesterday threatened to impeach Khon Kaen Senator Rabiabrat Pongpanit for criticising an ageold ban against women entering the ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

CHIANG MAI: Women still barred from relic Jul 3, 2004
The Phrathat Doi Suthep temple in the northern province of Chiang Mai has received a letter from the National Buddhism Office (NBO) urging it to review a long ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Chiang Mai sets up toilet standards team Jul 1, 2004
Responding to a Cabinet call for improved toilet facilities at tourist attractions, Chiang Mai Governor Suwat Tantipat yesterday scheduled a meeting on the ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

5-star Duangtawan Hotel opening tomorrow in Chiang Mai Jun 10, 2004
Local and international five-star hotel chains sense a major opportunity in Chiang Mai province, where almost 1,000 rooms are expected to be added over the ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Cheaper in Chiang Mai Jun 20, 2004
In terms of prices, Chiang Kong, the second-hand parts market in Bangkok, often cannot match Chiang Kong in Chiang Mai. “Many ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Chiang Mai goes electric Jun 11, 2004
The Chiang Mai Municipality jump-started its electric-vehicle mass-transportation project yesterday in an effort to ease traffic congestion during rush hour ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Chiang Mai motorists see the light Jun 9, 2004
Drivers in Chiang Mai are expected to show more discipline behind the wheel now that traffic lights have been set up at 42 pedestrian crossings around Chiang ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Chiang Mai, Thailand Jun 13, 2004
Chiang Mai is one of Asia's more interesting small towns. Elephants and ancient temples, shopping and (some) night life, and one ... goasia.about.com, Asia -

Buffaloes to ‘ marry ’ in Chiang Mai Jun 8, 2004
A pair of buffaloes will be “married’’ in a rice field in Hang Dong district on Saturday. Residents of Mae Khanin Nue village ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Constitution Court ruling sought Jul 5, 2004
Meanwhile, Chiang Mai dairy farmers yesterday called on the government to reduce the price of cattle feed as a measure to help them survive the effects of the ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

SilkAir remains full-service Jul 5, 2004
Bangkok.". SilkAir has a well-established niche of tourist-centred destinations like Balikpapan, Langkawi, Cebu and Chiang Mai. The ... Channel News Asia, Singapore -

Drinkers can try a Tiger Jul 6, 2004
...be available at 10,000 retail outlets nationwide within six months, particularly in major cities such as Bangkok, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

AIDS CONFERENCE: Hotels expected more would come Jul 6, 2004
Travel agents said most of the attendants and their spouses want to visit destinations such as Phuket, Chiang Mai, as well as Bangkok and its surrounding sights ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

AROUND CAMPUS: Technology fair Jul 6, 2004
The semi-finals will be held between August and September in Nakhon Pathom, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Khon Kaen, with the final round in November in ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Lanka attends Asia Cooperation Dialogue meeting Jul 5, 2004
Sri Lanka was admitted as a member of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) at the second Ministerial Meeting in Chiang Mai, Thailand in June 2003. ... Daily News, Sri Lanka -

Thaksin to ask Canberra for koalas Jun 30, 2004
Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is to ask for koala bears for the Chiang Mai Night Safari during his visit to Australia next week, permanent secretary for ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Chuan ’ s son treated after bike accident Jun 30, 2004
Chuan, now chief adviser of the opposition Democrat Party, yesterday visited Surabot at Maharat Nakhon Chiang Mai Hospital and expressed his intention to take ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Instant fame for Bt25m winner Jul 2, 2004
A 58-year-old Chiang Mai man living by himself on temple land since his three children left him became a celebrity overnight with bodyguards swarming around ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT: Bt400-bn budget on table Jun 28, 2004
National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) will propose to the Cabinet meeting today in Lamphun strategies to develop the Chiang Mai and Lamphun ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Child-sex stalkers find an indulgent new frontier Jun 11, 2004
...writes Mark Baker. Sarah is eight years old. She lives and works on the streets of Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand. A member of ... Sydney Morning Herald, Australia -

Lost in Thailand: Veeraphol Sahaprom easily dispatches foe Jun 27, 2004
...gestures; a smidgeon of English, and continually saying “boxing, boxing.� Despite almost missing turns twice I managed to get the Chiang Mai Sports Complex ... Sherdog.com -

Theera Tongsong, MD , Rekwan Sittiwangkul, MD , Cnanane Wanapirak ... Jun 23, 2004
Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology (TT, CW, PC) and Pediatrics (RS), Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand. ... Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine -

Lamphun wants airport Jun 12, 2004
...of this northern province will ask the government to consider building a new international airport here instead of expanding the existing airport in Chiang Mai ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Taxis slowly replacing North's 'song thaew' Jun 7, 2004
CHIANG MAI - Chiang Mai is groaning under the weight of cars and trucks, and as the situation grows more serious, little is being done to organise an effective ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

SME centre to promote Thai-branded products Jun 27, 2004
The SME centre, to be built on a 95-rai plot behind the Chiang Mai government service centre, is modelled on the Lanna-style domes of the stupas at Mae Fah ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

How many koalas can we get for a jumbo, mate? Jul 1, 2004
Thailand plans to open a safari park in its second city of Chiang Mai next year in its latest attempt to trump its regional rivals and secure the lucrative ... Independent Online, South Africa -

Don't trade jumbo for koalas, PM told Jul 3, 2004
...barter Thai elephants for a koala. "Koalas and pandas could make Chiang Mai a more famous tourist attraction. Two kinds of bears will ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

ADB explores road map for more regionally integrated Asia Jul 1, 2004
...dialogue. The Chiang Mai Initiative began the process of regional reserve sharing and pooling through currency swap arrangements. ... Xinhua, China -

Zone talk off the mark, says PM Jun 30, 2004
In clarifying his statement yesterday, Chavalit said the administrative structure for the South should be modelled after Pattaya, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Bangkok ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

IN BRIEF: Jul 1, 2004
...winning number. However, the ticket, which was purchased in Chiang Mai, was a Bt20 ticket so the winner won Bt25 million. A Bt100 ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

STREETWISE: Bangladesh hires THAI Jul 2, 2004
...including China and Burma. THAI currently operates three flights per week on the Bangkok-Chiang Mai-Chittagong route. Khon Kaen province ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Thai Airways Granted Right To Run Chittagong Airport Jul 2, 2004
The airline has since December 2002 been operating three flights a week between Chiang Mai and Chittagong - the second biggest cities of Thailand and ... The New Nation, Bangladesh -

One lucky lady Jun 26, 2004
Bangkok - A wealthy hostel owner in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai paid 1.8 million baht ($45 000) for the "lucky" licence plate number 9999, despite the ... News24, South Africa -

Farmers gearing up for Cabinet Jun 26, 2004
In a related incident, a people's forum organised by northern civic groups in Chiang Mai also plans to submit its agenda to the prime minister at the mobile ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

German wants new probe into wife's death Jun 6, 2004
CHIANG MAI - A German businessman said yesterday that he would file a complaint with the provincial police chief and ask for a special team to investigate the ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Dim Bulbs Shoot Out the Lights Jun 22, 2004
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Snubbed by both men and women, transvestite students at the Chiang Mai Technology School (search) just wanted a restroom to call ... FOX News -

FREE-TRADE DEALS: Hundreds rally against 'FTA rush' Jun 28, 2004
...said. Aree Vibulpong, of Chiang Mai University, said the government should learn from the negative effects of the FTA with China. ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Police use home-grown software to crack crime Jun 14, 2004
CHIANG MAI - Forensic police in northern Thailand are employing computer animation to speed up investigations, a senior officer said yesterday. ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

GAMBLING: City bookie falls foul of phone taps Jun 15, 2004
A bookmaker in Chiang Mai said she was now using a prepaid mobile phone to prevent police from eavesdropping on her conversations with customers. ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Aids victims 'getting younger and younger' Jun 6, 2004
CHIANG MAI - Privy Councillor Kasem Watanachai expressed concern yesterday that increasingly younger adolescents were dying as a result of sexually transmitted ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Transvestites Get Their Own School Bathroom Jun 22, 2004
The Pink Lotus Bathroom is for the exclusive use of the 15 transvestite students at the Chiang Mai Technology School north of Bangkok. ... NBC4.TV, CA -

NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT: Bt400-bn budget on table 28 Jun 2004
National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) will propose to the Cabinet meeting today in Lamphun strategies to develop the Chiang Mai and Lamphun ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Lost in Thailand: Veeraphol Sahaprom easily dispatches foe 28 Jun 2004
...gestures; a smidgeon of English, and continually saying “boxing, boxing.� Despite almost missing turns twice I managed to get the Chiang Mai Sports Complex ... Sherdog.com -

FREE-TRADE DEALS: Hundreds rally against 'FTA rush' 28 Jun 2004
...said. Aree Vibulpong, of Chiang Mai University, said the government should learn from the negative effects of the FTA with China. ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

PM leads tour of Aids treatment centres 28 Jun 2004
The delegation started off in Chiang Mai's Chiang Dao district, where it learnt about the province's efforts to care for HIV-infected adults and children born ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

DIVERSIFICATION: Natural Park increases stake in Finansa to 18% 28 Jun 2004
Natural Park's current hotel projects include Setai Phuket on Kata Noi Beach and the recently opened Chedi Chiang Mai, both managed by General Hotel Management ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Chiang Mai, Thailand Jun 13, 2004
Chiang Mai is one of Asia's more interesting small towns. Elephants and ancient temples, shopping and (some) night life, and one ... goasia.about.com, Asia -

Thailand's Chiang Mai bird flu not worrying: official May 28, 2004
BANGKOK, May 28 (Xinhuanet) -- Thailand's new round of bird flu is not widespread, as it has been found only at Chiang Mai University's experimental farm ... Xinhua, China -

Governor condemns 'ugly' Chiang Mai tag May 31, 2004
Chiang Mai governor Suwat Tantipat yesterday dismissed as "incorrect'' a rating by National Geographic Traveler that put Chiang Mai in the "getting ugly ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

5-star Duangtawan Hotel opening tomorrow in Chiang Mai Jun 10, 2004
Local and international five-star hotel chains sense a major opportunity in Chiang Mai province, where almost 1,000 rooms are expected to be added over the ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Chiang Mai goes electric Jun 11, 2004
The Chiang Mai Municipality jump-started its electric-vehicle mass-transportation project yesterday in an effort to ease traffic congestion during rush hour ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Chiang Mai motorists see the light Jun 9, 2004
Drivers in Chiang Mai are expected to show more discipline behind the wheel now that traffic lights have been set up at 42 pedestrian crossings around Chiang ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Chiang Mai X-sports park opens this month Jun 5, 2004
The biggest X-sports park in Asia which has cost more than Bt20 million to build opens this month in Chiang Mai. A project of Red ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Aquarium for Chiang Mai Jun 4, 2004
A budget request for the proposed aquarium, dubbed the aquatic museum, has received the backing of Chiang Mai governor and MP Yaowapa Wongsawat . ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Buffaloes to ‘ marry ’ in Chiang Mai Jun 8, 2004
A pair of buffaloes will be “married’’ in a rice field in Hang Dong district on Saturday. Residents of Mae Khanin Nue village ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

SME centre to promote Thai-branded products Jun 27, 2004
The SME centre, to be built on a 95-rai plot behind the Chiang Mai government service centre, is modelled on the Lanna-style domes of the stupas at Mae Fah ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

New NE harm reduction centre Jun 26, 2004
SASO),the North East India Harm Reduction Network (NEIHRN), Burnet Institute-Melbourne, Australia, Centre for Harm Reduction (CHR)-Chiang Mai and CHR-Chennai. ... KanglaOnline, India -

WORLD NEWS Jun 25, 2004
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Snubbed by both men and women, transvestite students at the Chiang Mai Technology School just wanted a restroom to call their own ... Sovo.com, Southern -

Theera Tongsong, MD , Rekwan Sittiwangkul, MD , Cnanane Wanapirak ...  Jun 23, 2004
Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology (TT, CW, PC) and Pediatrics (RS), Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand. ... Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine -

Child-sex stalkers find an indulgent new frontier Jun 11, 2004
...writes Mark Baker. Sarah is eight years old. She lives and works on the streets of Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand. A member of ... Sydney Morning Herald, Australia -

Trannies get toilet Jun 21, 2004
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Snubbed by both men and women, transvestite students at the Chiang Mai Technology School just wanted a restroom to call their own -- and ... Winnipeg Sun, Canada -

THAILAND: Visanu wants Channel 11 contract change Jun 24, 2004
Broadcasting signals for Channels 11/1 and 11/2 must be relayed via satellite from the provinces, such as Khon Kaen or Chiang Mai or Songkhla, and relay ... Asia Pacific Media Network -

Govt rights record slammed Jun 26, 2004
Another lecturer, Chiang Mai University's Attajak Sattayanurak, agreed that the strength of the Thaksin administration in terms of economic performance had ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

West Lake Studio Releases Asia Mesh 2004 Volume 1 Jun 25, 2004
Regions such as Thailand, from southern Phuket to the Chiang Mai mountains are now depicted. You can fly over regions of the Himalayas, and so much more. FlightSim.com (press release), United States -

Police use home-grown software to crack crime Jun 14, 2004
CHIANG MAI - Forensic police in northern Thailand are employing computer animation to speed up investigations, a senior officer said yesterday. ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

LETTER FROM THE NORTH: The good, the not so bad, and Chiang Mai Jun 4, 2004
...the getting ugly". Chiang Mai and Phuket, sadly, were placed in the latter category, scoring 51 points out of 100. Because of the ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

LURING BACK MALAYSIAN TOURISTS: Road show on the North Jun 3, 2004
The Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand Road Show will be conducted on June 7-11 in Kuala Lumpur by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Thai Hotels ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Lamphun wants airport Jun 12, 2004
...of this northern province will ask the government to consider building a new international airport here instead of expanding the existing airport in Chiang Mai ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Taxis slowly replacing North's 'song thaew' Jun 7, 2004
CHIANG MAI - Chiang Mai is groaning under the weight of cars and trucks, and as the situation grows more serious, little is being done to organise an effective ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Thai Muslims bound by their faith and unease Jun 3, 2004
Many of Chiang Mai's Chine Ho Muslims say they now feel sympathy for Malay brothers they've never met. Before the April 28 clashes ... Mathaba.Net, Africa -

GAMBLING: City bookie falls foul of phone taps Jun 15, 2004
A bookmaker in Chiang Mai said she was now using a prepaid mobile phone to prevent police from eavesdropping on her conversations with customers. ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Transvestites Get Their Own School Bathroom Jun 22, 2004
The Pink Lotus Bathroom is for the exclusive use of the 15 transvestite students at the Chiang Mai Technology School north of Bangkok. ... NBC4.TV, CA -

Click to listen to interview Jun 17, 2004
...destinations. Thailand’s two major tourist destinations of Phuket and Chiang Mai did not fare well in the ranking. The Nation: ... Radio Singapore International, Singapore -

Le Meridien Revs Up The Momentum | by Steve Shellum | HOTEL Asia ...  Jun 16, 2004
...to open over the next two years under the Le Meridien brand, including Shanghai, Sheshan [near Shanghai], Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Chiang Mai. ... Hospitality Net -

Governors ’ wives deny involvement in logging Jun 23, 2004
Sawas said his wife was simply a low-ranking official in the Chiang Mai forestry office, who had been seconded to the Tak forestry office. ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

College opens 'third sex' restroom Jun 21, 2004
Chiang Mai Technology College has designated a "pink lotus" bathroom for use by about 15 of its 1,500 students after the group encountered difficulties using ... The Australian, Australia -

Day VIII: Thinking Globally, Acting Locally Jun 21, 2004
...a sustainable manner. The "Four Seasons Chiang Mai", a famous resort hotel, has taken an interesting approach. It has landscaped ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

German wants new probe into wife's death Jun 6, 2004
CHIANG MAI - A German businessman said yesterday that he would file a complaint with the provincial police chief and ask for a special team to investigate the ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

How a fisherman became a hero Jun 22, 2004
The Midnight University, led by prominent historian and social critic Prof Nithi Eawsriwong of Chiang Mai University, presented the degree to the man whose ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

IN BRIEF: Jun 19, 2004
Authorities in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai are monitoring malaria outbreaks in Burma's Wa areas. Outbreaks were reported near Chiang ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -

Backgrounder: Asia Cooperation Dialogue Jun 21, 2004
ACD's first and second foreign ministers' meetings were held in June 2002 in Cha-am in south Thailand, and in June 2003 in Chiang Mai, the second largest city ... Xinhua, China -

Man vies for hair record Jun 21, 2004
The Guinness website says the current record for long hair, set in 1997, is held by Hoo Sateow of Chiang Mai, Thailand, at 5.15 metres. NEWS.com.au, Australia -

Man Goes for Guinness Longest Hair Record Jun 21, 2004
The Guinness Web site says the current record for long hair, set in 1997, is held by Hoo Sateow of Chiang Mai, Thailand, at 16 feet 11 inches. Kansas City Star (subscription), MO -

Odd Stories in the News Jun 21, 2004
The Guinness web site says the current record for long hair, set in 1997, is held by Hoo Sateow of Chiang Mai, Thailand, at 16 feet 11 inches. ... The Scotsman, UK -

Two strategic developments will affect peace, stability in the ...  Jun 23, 2004
One major development is in the financial field, based on the Chiang Mai Agreement, to create self-help facilities that can help prevent and overcome financial ... Jakarta Post, Indonesia -

German wants new probe into wife's death 06 Jun 2004
CHIANG MAI - A German businessman said yesterday that he would file a complaint with the provincial police chief and ask for a special team to investigate the ... The Nation, Thailand

Aids victims 'getting younger and younger' 06 Jun 2004
CHIANG MAI - Privy Councillor Kasem Watanachai expressed concern yesterday that increasingly younger adolescents were dying as a result of sexually transmitted ... The Nation, Thailand

ELECTION CAMPAIGN: Democrats take on hometown boy 06 Jun 2004
...said. Jurin appeared on stage in front of about 6,000 people inside and several hundred outside Chiang Mai University's main hall. ... The Nation, Thailand

The rise and rise of Sino-Thailand 06 Jun 2004
To all this Mr Thaksin, son of a Chiang Mai silk and cinema entrepreneur, added something dear to Thais, who are noted for their respect for hierarchy - 'the ... Straits Times

IN BRIEF: Thais ready for N Korea 06 Jun 2004
Thailand’s head coach Carlos Roberto Carvalho said during a team training session in Chiang Mai yesterday that his side are all fit and ready to take on ... The Nation, Thailand

Emerging South Asian Co-operation 06 Jun 2004
...s — who is tipped to be the next head of ADB — plan which included pooling of forex reserves, already under way with the Chiang Mai initiative; development ... Financial Express

HAUTE HOTELS 06 Jun 2004
Room rates vary widely, from $800-plus in some European cities to $290 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. (800) 819-5053; www.fourseasons.com. Leading Hotels. ... San Jose Mercury News (subscription)

Chiang Mai X-sports park opens this month Jun 5, 2004
The biggest X-sports park in Asia which has cost more than Bt20 million to build opens this month in Chiang Mai. A project of Red ... The Nation, Thailand

Aquarium for Chiang Mai Jun 4, 2004
A budget request for the proposed aquarium, dubbed the aquatic museum, has received the backing of Chiang Mai governor and MP Yaowapa Wongsawat . ... The Nation, Thailand

Governor condemns 'ugly' Chiang Mai tag May 31, 2004
Chiang Mai governor Suwat Tantipat yesterday dismissed as "incorrect'' a rating by National Geographic Traveler that put Chiang Mai in the "getting ugly ... The Nation, Thailand

Bird flu hits research farm in Chiang Mai May 26, 2004
A recurrence of the fatal bird-flu virus killed more than 1,000 chickens at an isolated research farm at Chiang Mai University, an official with the Department ... The Nation, Thailand

Chiang Mai to utilise its waste May 24, 2004
Rubbish in Chiang Mai will soon not be simply "rubbish". A new project being undertaken by Chiang Mai municipality and England's ... The Nation, Thailand

‘ Visit Chiang Mai Year ’ in 2006 ? May 11, 2004
Tourism industry figures are proposing that 2006 be promoted as “Visit Chiang Mai Year� in order to boost tourist numbers and capitalise on the opening of ... The Nation, Thailand

LETTER FROM THE NORTH: The good, the not so bad, and Chiang Mai Jun 4, 2004
...the getting ugly". Chiang Mai and Phuket, sadly, were placed in the latter category, scoring 51 points out of 100. Because of the ... The Nation, Thailand

Chiang Mai seeking to become North's healthcare hub May 9, 2004
Chiang Mai is working to promote itself as the healthcare hub of the North, offering high-quality, low-cost medical, dental and therapeutic services to the ... The Nation, Thailand

Seagal charmed by Chiang Mai market May 16, 2004
Hollywood action hero Steven Seagal yesterday took time off from shooting his latest film in Chiang Mai to visit a local market in search of amulets and charms ... The Nation, Thailand

LURING BACK MALAYSIAN TOURISTS: Road show on the North Jun 3, 2004
The Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand Road Show will be conducted on June 7-11 in Kuala Lumpur by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Thai Hotels ... The Nation, Thailand

Thai Muslims bound by their faith and unease Jun 3, 2004
Many of Chiang Mai's Chine Ho Muslims say they now feel sympathy for Malay brothers they've never met. Before the April 28 clashes ... Mathaba.Net

Ministry seeks to give Burmese orphans a better life Jun 5, 2004
By Rena Pederson. CHIANG MAI, Thailand -- Jim Jacobson was exhausted. He had stayed through the night at a Chiang Mai hospital, helping ... Salt Lake Tribune

Speakers describe horrors of child sex trade in Asia Jun 4, 2004
In 1994 David Stevenson, an Australian who had overseen an architectural project in Thailand, took a brief trip to Chiang Mai in the northern part of the ... The Missoulian

A Sense of Perspective May 31, 2004
Towards the end of April, a dozen professional photojournalists from Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and Cambodia converged on Chiang Mai University to take ... Chiang Mai News

Bored? Som Nam Naa May 31, 2004
Photographs in travel guides led me to Chiang Mai expecting a city filled with monuments to its 700-year history and vistas of uniquely Asian architecture. ... Chiang Mai News

Facing up tp the realities of child sexual abuse May 31, 2004
Once a month Ti (not her real name) carries a bundle of food and other useful goods with her and catches a songteaw to the Chiang Mai prison. ... Chiang Mai News

THE WAY I SEE IT: Local players need some real help Jun 3, 2004
...s news that six of the best players in the Thai soccer team, who play in the lucrative Vietnam League, could not get a flight to Chiang Mai to train with the ... The Nation, Thailand

Deputy abbot held on drug charges Jun 3, 2004
A team of Samut Prakan police yesterday raided a temple in Chiang Mai and arrested a deputy abbot, who was once employed by alleged drug kingpin Laota Saenlee ... The Nation, Thailand

Foul smell upsets residents Jun 4, 2004
Smelly garbage, stagnant water and mud dumped by Muang Chiang Mai Municipality has prompted residents of Mae Khing Community, in tambon Chang Klan, Muang ... The Nation, Thailand

GMG flies beyond boundary July 1 Jun 5, 2004
...operating licence (Atol) on January 13 with permission to operate on Dhaka-Colombo via Chennai, Dhaka-Male via Colombo and Chittagong-Chiang Mai routes, it was ... The Daily Star

Star players miss training Jun 2, 2004
After saying on Tuesday that he might return home with six other Vietnambased players to join team training in Chiang Mai on Tuesday, Therdsak later said he ... The Nation, Thailand

PM attends merit-making rite May 31, 2004
The nine monks present at the ceremony were Somdej Phra Bhud-dhajan, abbot of Wat Sa Ket, Phra Buddhapochana Waraporn of Chiang Mai's Wat Jedi Luang, Phra ... The Nation, Thailand

Dismantling of home suspended Jun 1, 2004
A 78-year-old Chiang Mai woman can breathe a temporary sigh of relief – the Legal Execution Department has ordered a local temple to suspend the dismantling ... The Nation, Thailand

Guardian spirits alive and well on Doi Suthep Jun 2, 2004
The siblings Pu Sae and Ya Sae, the traditional guardian spirits of Chiang Mai, still roam the slopes of Doi Suthep. The Lawa, the ... The Nation, Thailand

Sushi Thai good combo Jun 3, 2004
...is an ancient Asian symbol of good fortune, and stalks of the lucky plant are in abundance at small, cheerful Sushi Thai, site of the former Chiang Mai, one of ... Miami Herald (subscription)

Kids nationwide share experiences Jun 4, 2004
A quarter of the participants came from the Northern provinces of Nan, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son and Tak, and another 250 from Songkhla, Pattani ... The Nation, Thailand

AVIAN-FLU SCARE: Vaccine test killed fowl, says Newin May 27, 2004
Deputy Agriculture Minister Newin Chidchob said yesterday that the mass fowl deaths in Chiang Mai were confined to a demonstration facility and commercial ... The Nation, Thailand

Thai Buddhists fight for hearts of Muslim south Jun 4, 2004
Thai authorities hope that ideological rehabilitation camps and a series of field trips to far-flung destinations such as Chiang Mai, as well as an economic ... Financial Times

Chicken farmers demand birdflu compensation Jun 1, 2004
Meanwhile Pittaya Srumsiri, dean of Chiang Mai University’s Agriculture faculty, denied a report that more than 1,000 fowls at the university’s research ... The Nation, Thailand

Foreign investors plan Pattaya horse race track Jun 3, 2004
The main venues are the decades-old race Royal Turf Club in Bangkok, and some tracks in Chiang Mai and the north-east, while the one in Maha Sarakham was closed ... Business Times Singapore (subscription)

Angkor Wat: Asia's hottest site Jun 3, 2004
The luxury hotel group has signed operating contracts with hotel and real estate owner, TCC Property Management Company, for hotels in Chiang Mai and Bangkok ... TravelVideo.tv (press release)

A winding road from New Dehli to Itaewon Jun 3, 2004
Think of that tonight when you're aggrandizing yourself for the 500th time with that story about the "dreadfully long" train ride to Chiang Mai. ... Joongang Ilbo

Warm to winter Jun 4, 2004
...diverse selection of quality products and services and discounts of up to 50 per cent along designated Shopping Streets in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket ... Advertiser

TWA Organizes a Four-Day Leadership Training to Empower Tibetan ...  Jun 4, 2004
...confidence building. Resource Persons are Ouyporn Khuankaew, Chiang Mai, Thailand and her colleague Ginger Norwood from USA. Ms. Ouyporn ... Phayul

Fresh bird flu outbreak discovered in Thailand May 26, 2004
BANGKOK : Thai authorities have uncovered a new bird flu outbreak in the northern city of Chiang Mai at a farm attached to a university, an official at ... Channel News Asia

Thailand reports new bird flu outbreak May 26, 2004
A new outbreak of bird flu has been discovered in northern Thailand's Chiang Mai Province, a Thai government official said Wednesday. ... People's Daily

470 chickens die of bird flu at Thai farm May 27, 2004
BANGKOK - Thai officials moved swiftly yesterday to close and quarantine a research farm in Chiang Mai to contain an episode of avian flu, after culling some ... Straits Times

Father challenges panel ruling over death of son, 10 May 24, 2004
A father yesterday lodged a complaint with the Chiang Mai Administrative Court over a panel's conclusion that his 10-year-old son had died of inherent heart ... The Nation, Thailand

Burmese orphans aided by ministry Jun 2, 2004
BY RENA PEDERSON. CHIANG MAI, Thailand - (KRT) - Jim Jacobson was exhausted. He had stayed through the night at a Chiang Mai hospital ... Fort Wayne News Sentinel

New outbreak of bird flu in northern Thailand, official says May 26, 2004
Agriculture Ministry officials have culled 1,575 chickens at the Chiang Mai University farm in Chiang Mai province after being informed about the outbreak by ... Canada.com

New Outbreak of Bird Flu in Thailand May 26, 2004
Agriculture Ministry officials culled 1,575 chickens at the farm of the Chiang Mai University in Chiang Mai province after university officials told them about ... Kansas City Star (subscription)