Although it would misrepresent the facts to say that today's Phuket ? Thailand's largest island and one of the world's top tourist destinations ? looks the same as it did before the 2004 tsunami that was the greatest natural disaster in Earth's recorded history. But reliable anecdotal evidence does confirm that visitors to Phuket would […]
With its large expatriate community and diverse attractions, Pattaya has gained a reputation as one of Thailand's leading international communities. Its other reputation as Bangkok's playground and the capital of the sex industry, it attracts a very specific sort of tourist. No matter what your reasons for visiting, you'll find an exhausting list of attractions, […]
The brilliantly colored coral reefs of Koh Samui in Thailand attract scuba divers from all over the world for the sheer joy of diving. In fact, you can say that Koh Samui is probably the best diving site in South East Asia. Scuba diving is Thailand?s most popular water sport, providing unlimited excitement and a […]
The France riots in the suburbs of Paris, France spread throughout France and caused a curfew to be enforced for over two months from October 2005.
There were images of cars burning in the international newspapers and newscasts everyday for weeks.
It was an interesting and sometimes unnerving time to be living in France. My car […]
If you have ever tried to explain a game or activity to a novice, you understand how difficult it can be. Sometimes just giving directions to a visitor to your town is a challenge. There is a valuable lesson for coaches hidden in this activity. Could you explain the game of basketball clearly and concisely […]
A common myth is that foreigners cannot directly own real estate in Mexico. This is untrue. However, in certain areas there are restrictions placed on ownership.
According to the Mexican constitution, any foreigner may acquire real estate and be a direct owner in any area that is outside the zone of 100 kilometers from the border […]
Tips on Investing Properties In Malaysia
If you are foreigner and plan to invest in a property in Malaysia, here are some tips that you will find useful.
Financing your propertyAs a foreigner, you are allowed to borrow up to 70%. In most case, the banks are more than willing to finance your purchase of 50% […]
The issue concerning whether the Internet plays a pivotal role in globalization is a highly contentious and debatable topic. Globalization, often defined as ?the integration of economic capital markets and culture throughout the world? is seen as a concept that has both negative as well as positive benefits. The rate of growth in the globalization […]
Thailand?s Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra resignation this month is a major opportunity for investors willing to step into a temporary political vacuum.
The Prime Minister?s surprise announcement came after a meeting with the symbolically powerful King of Thailand, Bhumibol Aduljadej, at his seaside palace. The King has presided over Thailand since 1946 and is revered by […]
Driving in Japan legally has recently afforded new challenges to foreigners from China, Brazil and the United States. Released in November 2002 and updated in February 2003, Traffic Act Article 107-2, has begun to create many problems for foreigners.
Until June 2002, Foreigners driving in Japan (who held a valid drivers license from their home […]