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ปวงชนชาวไทยทงประเทศ โดยส.ค.ส.พระราชทานดงกลาวเปนแบบพบสสวนสครมออน ดานหนาส.ค.ส.มพระนามาภไธย “มวก.” สทอง สวนดานในสวนทหนงมพระนามาภไธยยอ “มวก.” อยดานบน ดานลางมขอความอวยพรพระราชทานความสขเปนภาษาองกฤษ วา “Season’s Greetings Best Wishes For Very Happy New Year 2015” พรอมลงพระนามาภไธยดวยหมกสนำาเงนอยเหนอตวหนงสอพมพภาษาองกฤษวา “From His Royal Highness The Crow Prince Of Thailand” สวนอกดานมพระฉายาลกษณของสมเดจพระบรมโอรสาธราชฯ สยามมกฏราชกมาร ฉลองพระองคเสอแขนยาวสแดง พรอมทรงสวมกอดพระเจาหลานเธอพระองคเจาทปงกรรศมโชต ทง 2 พระองคประทบบนรถมา
The Signing Ceremony of the Technical Cooperation Agreement betweenThe Treasury Department, Ministry of Finance of Thailand and the UK Royal Mint
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On 12 January 2015, Dr.Naris Chaiyasoot, Director-General of Treasury Department, Ministry of Finance of Thailand and Mr.Simon Lake, Area Sales Director, The Royal Mint Limited signed the Technical Cooperation Agreement between the Thai Treasury Department and the UK Royal Mint at the Royal Thai Embassy, London.
The Signing ceremony was witnessed by Mr.Nadhavathna Krishnamra ,
Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Royal Thai
Embassy, Mr.Adam Lawrence, Chief Executive of the Royal Mint. Ms.Ketsuda Supradit, Minister (Economic and Financial Affairs) for UK and Europe, Royal Thai Embassy and Mr.Jirakan Bejrajati , Minister Counsellor (Commercial), Royal Thai Embassy also attended the event. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation between Thailand and the UK with regard to technical assistance, services and supports on coin production. ‘amthai’
เมอวนท 12 มกราคม 2558 มพธลงนาม MOU ระหวางกรมธนารกษกบโรงกษาปณ The Royal Mint แหงสหราชอาณาจกร โดยมนายนรศ ชยสตร อธบดกรมธนารกษ และMr.Simon Lake, Area Sales Director of The Royal Mint Limited เปนผลงนาม ณ สถานเอกอครราชทต กรงลอนดอน
รกษาการเอกอครราชทตไทยประจำาสหราชอาณาจกร รวมทงผแทนจากหวหนาสำานกงานพาณชย ผแทนความมนคง และฝายสหราชอาณาจกรประกอบดวยนาย Adam Lawrence, Chief Executive ของ The Royal Mint ผบรหารระดบสงจากกระทรวงการตางประเทศและกระทรวงการคลงแหงสหราชอาณาจกร
ความสมพนธระหวางโรงกษาปณไทยและ โรงกษาปณองกฤษ ในอดตประเทศไทยและประเทศองกฤษมความสมพนธทางดานการคาและการลงทนมาชานานแลว โดยเฉพาะดานเหรยญกษาปณมาซงมมาตงแตสมย ร. 4 เมอครงท Queen Victoria ไดสงเครองตตราเหรยญกษาปณแบบไอนำาจากเมอง
Birmingham มาถวายบรรณาการ ร. 4 เมอทราบความวาประเทศไทยตองการจะเปลยนแปลงรปแบบการจดทำาเหรยญและจดตงโรงกษาปณ พรอมทงสงวศวกรมาชวยดแลการจดตงโรงกษาปณไวในพระบรมมหาราชวง โดยปจจบนกรมธนารกษมความสมพนธทางดานการคากบ Royal Mint โดยเปนผประมลจดหาเหรยญตวเปลาหรอเหรยญสำาเรจรป รวมถงมความรวมมอทางดานวชาการทโรงกษาปณ The Royal Mint จดโครงการอบรม Coin Management โดยเชญกรมธนารกษและโรงกษาปณนานาชาตตางๆ เขารวมรบการอบรมในป 2554 และจดอบรมใหแกขาราชการกรมธนารกษเมอป 2556 ทกรงเทพ โดยไมคดคาอบรม (โรงกษาปณ Canada เคยขายหลกสตรการอบรมตตราเหรยญใสเหลกใหกรมธนารกษในราคาประมาณ 1 ลานบาท)
สำาหรบโครงการความรวมมอระหวางกรมธนารกษกบโรงกษาปณ The Royal Mint เกดจากแนวคด ในการรวมมอในลกษณะพหพาคระหวางรฐบาลไทยและรฐบาลองกฤษจากการประชมหารอเชงยทธศาสตรไทย-สหราชอาณาจกร ในดานตางๆ (Thai–UK Strategic Dialogue) ครงท ๑ ณ กระทรวงการตางประเทศ เมอวนท ๒๐ พฤษภาคม ๒๕๕๖ จงไดมการลงนามภายใตขอตกลงในบนทกความเขาใจเกยวกบความเปนหนสวนทางยทธศาสตรระหวางกรมธนารกษกบ โรงกษาปณ The Royal Mint (Memorandum of Understanding Relating to a Strategic
Partnership between The Royal Thai Mint, Treasury Department, Royal Thai Govern-ment and The Royal Mint, HM Treasury, United Kingdom) เมอวนท 20 พฤษภาคม 2556 โดยมรองนายกรฐมนตรและรฐมนตรวาการกระทรวงการคลง (นายกตตรตน ณ ระนอง) พรอมดวยปลดกระทรวงการคลง (นายอารพงษ ภชอม) รองปลดกระทรวงการคลง หวหนากลมภารกจดานทรพยสน (นายจกรกฤศฏ พาราพนธกล) และผบรหารของกระทรวงการคลงและ
รฐมนตรชวยวาการตางประเทศ สหราชอาณาจกร (Right Honorable Hugo Swire) เอกอครราชทตสหราชอาณาจกรประจำาประเทศไทย (H.E.Mark Kent) พรอมดวยผแทนจาก The Royal Mint of United Kingdom เปนสกขพยานในพธลงนาม โดยท MOU มกรอบระยะเวลา 6 เดอน เพอใหกรมธนารกษและโรงกษาปณ The Royal Mint ศกษาความเหมาะสมและตกลงในรายละเอยดของโครงการความชวยเหลอทางดานวชาการ รวมถงการคาและการลงทน เพอจะไดมการยกระดบจาก
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The Monarchic Institution in Thailandpart 53 : Chakri Dynasty
Lausanne, Switzerland with his mother, sister and brother attending a primary school and further education in science at Lausanne University.
On 5th December 1945, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej came back to Thailand, but later his brother, H.M. King Ananda Mahidol (King Rama VIII) suddenly died in the palace. According to the Law of Succession 1924, he was invited to be king by the Thai government, on behalf of the people, but, because he had not completed his education yet, he returned to Switzerland to continue his study, but changed the subject from science to law and politics instead, this would be more suited to him as a monarch.
While His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej studied in Switzerland, when he had spare time, he visited Paris, France, then he met Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara, and they became engaged later. On March 24th 1950 they were back
in Thailand and made a Royal marriage on 28th April in the same year. They then, signed a marriage registration like normal people. The Thai people were very happy, when they had the king and the queen of Thailand together under the constitution of democracy. This was for 15 years after His Majesty King Prajadhipok (King Rama VII) passed away.
The Coronation Ceremony took place, with all the traditional pomp and formality on 5th May 1950. This made His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the ninth king (King Rama IX) of the Chakri Dynasty, Rattanakosin is the capital of Thailand. After placing the Great Crown of Victory on his head, he wore a king’s uniform and was seated on the Noble Throne of Bhadrapith under the nine-tired Great White Umbrella of State in the Baisal Hall of the Grand Palace. He then, pronounced the ancient Oath of Accession to the throne which says:
(Continued from last issue) His Majesty King Bhumibol Adu-lyadej (King Rama IX)Royal Biography
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej was born on Monday 5th Decem-ber 1927, at Mount Auburn hospital, Cambridge city, Massachusetts, U.S.A. He was the youngest son of Prince Mahidol of Songkhla who was a son of H.M King Chulalongkorn (King Rama V) and Mom Sangvarn, who was later given the title of H.R.H. Somdej Phra Srinagarindra Boromarajajonani.
After, Prince Mahidol had finished his medical studies at Harvard
University. He came back to Thailand and on 24th September 1929 he died. Nevertheless, he left a legacy of selfless determination to support and improve medicine and public health in Thailand, later he was given the name of “the Father of the Modern Thai Medical Profession”. At the time when His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s father passed away, he was not yet
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His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama IX)
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I was invited to give a speech at an international conference on the topic of “The economic relations between North East India and Thailand from a Thai perspective” at Manipur Central University in Imphal, India on the 24th of March, 2014.
The organizer of the event specified the objective of the speech which was to
be able to know the economic relationship between Thailand and the region of India from my perspective, including the opportunities, limitations, and suggestions on developing the relationship from a Thai scholar’s perspective.I think that my opinions could be beneficial for the government, private sector, and layman because India is one large market with a high growth rate. Therefore, it is a good opportunity for the people of Thailand to be able to gain benefits from this new market. This article will be divided into two sections; the first section will be talking about the conditions of relationship and Thai economic opportunities with North East India. For the next article, I will be talking about the suggestions in developing the economic relationship between the two countries.
The political wills of the two countries, both the Indian and Thai government are agreed to open more relations to each other. Thai government started the “Look West” policy in the year 1996 in order to search for newer markets, new sources of energy and invest-ment. On the other hand, the Indian government specified the “Look East” policy by aiming for developing economic activities in the northeast region of India, a region where there is no access to seas and which is far from other parts of India. There are areas with problems such as ethnic conflicts, separatists attempt of territory, crimes against borders, migration problems, and the slow developing economic activities for example.
Thailand and India have managed to cooper-ate on many agreements. For example, the Thailand-India Free Trade Agreement is one where India and Thailand eliminated the tax barrier on 82 products in 2006. Also, the ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement where India and ASEAN-5 specified to reduce the import tax down to 0 percent in the previ-ous year, while the CLMV countries, the tariff rate will be brought down before the year 2021. Thailand and India have cooperation through others regional agreements such as, the ASEAN +6 and the Bay of Bengal Initia-tive for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation or BIMSTEC.
Thailand and India have also started a number of projects on developing the transportation infrastructures connecting between countries. For example, the India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway project which begins from the Manipur state in India connected to Mae Sot in Thailand, expanding for a total of 1,360 kilometers- which is expected to be completed within 2 years. Another project is the Mekong-India Economic Corridor project, which aim to link the transportation route between Ho Chi
Dr Kriengsak Chareonwongsak Senior Fellow, Harvard KennedyS-
The economic relations between Thailand and North East India (1)
Minh City in Vietnam through Phnom Penh in Cambodia, and Bangkok, to Dawei in Myanmar. The route will be connected with India through sea transportation route between Chennai of India and Dawei .These economic coopera-tion and infrastructure development projects will provide opportunities for both countries as followings:
Opportunities for tradeThai products have greater chances of entering the Northeast Indian market because commodities of Thailand still have great qualities and reasonable prices, and are acceptable for neighborhood countries. The cost of export to India will decrease because the developing transportation routes will reduce the cost of transportation between the too countries. Moreover, free trade agreement will significantly help to lower down the product selling prices. The Northeast India’s economy expansion will be highly contributing to a higher purchasing power. On the other hand, Thailand still has low trade relationship with this region; as a result, a greater number of opportunities will increase in this market. The examples of Thai products which will benefit from India’s tariff reductions consist of chemical products, plastic products, gems and jewelry, auto parts, aluminum products, furniture and parts, cosmetics, vegetables and beans, Food preparations, canned sardines, and fruit juices etc. In the same way, the Northeast Indian region will gain more opportunities to export especially main products namely ores, oil, coal, natural gas, and agricultural products such as tea leaves and bamboos.
Opportunities for investmentNowadays investments between Thailand and India are dominated by big businesses. Invest-ment between Northeast India and Thailand is still in low level. However, the development of infrastructure connecting both countries shall provide a great opportunity for Thai investors to invest in the petroleum and gas explora-tion and production and mines because the mentioned region of India is still filled with 1.3 thousand million tons of crude oil, natural gas 156 thousand million cubic meters, and various kinds of minerals. Furthermore, the Indian government has the policy of open auctions for areas of exploration and oil drilling for the private sector- both locals and outlanders.
The hydropower project is also another industry in India that is very interesting to invest in
because this region has a large quantity of rainwater and the geographical potential in locating dams. In addition, the Indian government also supports investments in this sector. The same goes to processed agricul-tural product and food industry. This region is most suitable for planting agricultural products and Thai businesses have the technology to process food. Apart from this, there is the tourism industry, construction industry, and development of infrastructure in which lie good opportunities for Thai investors. This is because the Northeast India can be a new tourists’ destination as well as maintaining a high demand for the development of infrastructures.
However, India still has many limitations and restrictions on investment. If considering the rank of “Doing Business,” according to the World Bank, India is still in a very low position. Meaning to say, India ranked 133 in the year 2010 due to the investment processes being slow and below the minimum standard. Many states in India also have different invest-ment laws and regulations. Hence, requesting for credits of foreign business is still difficult and highly costly, and along with the lack of interexchange information and insufficient infrastructure can be a difficult process. The limitations on investment in Thailand through the Indian perspective are the lack of information on policies and potential economic activities. Indian investors could not find quite trustable business partners and qualified personnel staff.
Opportunities for tourismTourism between Thailand and Northeast India has more opportunities to expand because Thailand is main destination for Indian tourists. More than 1 million Indians have been travel-
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ling to Thailand every year. Thailand is also a popular place for filming Bollywood movies which has made Thai tourism famous for many Indians. In the same way, the region of Northeast India has the opportunity to receive more Thai tourists even though the place is not quite well known to Thais. However, with the transportation becoming more convenient, this area could be a new tourism area for Thai tourists because the route is connected through Myanmar, where Thai people enter into already. Also, the Assam state in Northeast India is home of Tai ethnic groups such as Tai Ahom, Tai Khamti, Tai Khamyang, Tai Phake, Tai Aiton, and Tai Turung etc. Their costumes in particular and their language is very similar to the accent of Northern Thailand. This area can open doors for tourism in Nepal and Bhutan, areas which most Thai people know of. However, the limitations for tourism in Northeast India from the Thai perspective consist of the limited information on tourism and lack of travel agent and tour operator. The area also lacks infrastructure and facilities supporting tourism.
The Northeast of India is a new opportunity that can open up for Thailand. Although there are some limitations, they can gradually decrease. In the next article, I will be talking about the suggestions on developing the relationship between Thailand and this region of India so to reduce down the limitations to the bare minimum.
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One Vision, One Identity, One Community
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is a political and economic organisation of ten countries located in Southeast Asia, which was formed on 8 August 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Since then, membership has expanded to include Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar (Burma) and Vietnam. Its aims include accelerating economic growth, social progress, socio-cultural evolution among its members, protection of regional peace and stability, and opportunities for member countries to discuss differences peacefully.
ASEAN covers a land area of 4.46 million km², which is 3% of the total
land area of Earth, and has a population of approximately 600 million people, which is 8.8% of the world’s population. The sea area of ASEAN is about three times larger than its land counterpart. In 2012, its combined nominal GDP had grown to more than US$2.3 trillion. If ASEAN were a single entity, it would rank as the seventh largest economy in the world, behind the US, China, Japan, Germany, France and the United Kingdom.
CHARACTERISTICS AND ELEMENTS OF AEC (Part II) The AEC will establish ASEAN as a single market and production base making ASEAN more dynamic and competi-tive with new mechanisms and measures to strengthen the implementation of its existing economic initiatives; accelerating regional integration in the priority sectors; facilitating movement of business persons, skilled labour and talents; and strengthening the institutional mechanisms of ASEAN.
Single Market and ProductionSingle Market and Production Base An ASEAN single market and production base shall comprise five core elements: (i) free flow of goods; (ii) free flow of services; (iii) free flow of investment; (iv) freer flow of capital; and (v) free flow of skilled labour. In addition, the single market and production base also include two important components, namely, the priority integration sectors, and food, agriculture and forestry.
[Continued from last issue] ii) Free flow of servicesFree flow of trade in services is one of the important elements in realising ASEAN Economic Community, where there will be substantially no restriction to ASEAN services suppliers in providing services and in establishing companies across
national borders within the region, subject to domestic regulations. Liberalisation of services has been carried out through rounds of negotiation mainly under the Coordinating Committee on Services. Negotiation of some specific services sectors such as financial services and air transport are carried out by their respective Ministerial bodies. In liberalising services, there should be no back-loading of commitments, and pre-agreed flexibility shall be accorded to all ASEAN Member Countries.
In facilitating the free flow of services by 2015, ASEAN is also working towards recognition of professional qualifications with a view to facilitate their movement within the region.Actions:1) Remove substantially all restrictions on trade in services for 4 priority services sectors, air transport, e-ASEAN, healthcare and tourism, by 2010 and the fifth priority services sector, logistics services, by 2013;2) Remove substantially all restrictions on trade in services for all other services sectors by 2015;
• Allow for foreign (ASEAN) equity participation of not less than 51% by 2008, and 70% by 2010 for the 4 priority services sectors; not less than 49% by 2008, 51% by 2010, and 70% by 2013 for logistics services; and not less than 49% by 2008, 51% by 2010, and 70% by 2015 for other services sectors.
iii) Free flow of investmentA free and open investment regime is key to enhancing ASEAN’s competitive-ness in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) as well as intra-ASEAN investment. Sustained inflows of new investments and reinvestments will promote and ensure dynamic development of ASEAN e c o n om i e s . ASEAN i n v e s tme n t cooperation is being implemented through the Framework Agreement on the ASEAN Investment Area (AIA) , 1998, while investment protection is accorded under a separate agreement i.e. the ASEAN Agreement for the Promotion and Protection of Investment, 1987 or commonly referred to as ASEAN Investment Guarantee Agreement (IGA). Under the AIA, all industries (in the manufacturing, agriculture, fishery, forestry and mining and quarrying sectors and services incidental to these five sectors) shall be open and national treatment granted to investors both at the pre-establishment and the post-establishment stages, with some exceptions as listed in member countries’ Temporary Exclusion Lists (TEL) and Sensitive Lists (SL).
The ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA), which will build on the existing AIA Agreement and ASEAN IGA, will cover the following pillars:- Investment Protection Provide enhanced protection to all investors and their
investments to be covered under the comprehensive agreement.- Facilitation and Cooperation A more transparent, consistent and predictable investment rules, regulations, policies and
procedures.- Promotion and Awareness Promote ASEAN as an integrated investment area and production network.- Liberalisation Progressive liberalisation of ASEAN Member Countries’ invest-ment regime to achieve free and open investment by 2015.
To be continued next issue
Source by www.asean.org, Wikipedia, ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY BLUE-PRINT
The billboard at Harmoni intersection in Central Jakarta “Jakarta Welcomes Delegations of ASEAN Summit 2011, May 7–8, 2011”. Depicting Indonesians of various ages, genders, religions and ethnicities wearing T-Shirts bearing
national flags of 10 ASEAN members. It should be noted that the female bearing the predominantly-Christian Philippines
flag is wearing a traditional Muslim hijab to symbolize inclusiveness of ASEAN
nations.
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amthaiEventHighlightsGlittering Night with the Angels
Glittering Night with the Angels was a special event in aid of people suffering from HIV and AIDS in Thailand, where medication is not as advanced as it is in the Western world and where there is still a lot of ignorance about the disease. It took place on 11 January at the Mango Tree Restaurant, London.
The event featured lots of performances, including the cast of Miss Saigon
singing songs from the award winning show, and a spectacular cabaret featuring contemporary dance. The highlight of the
evening was a catwalk with The Angels’ featuring fashion by Thai designer Howdy.
The event was organised by Khun Tip Ketchart, the owner of @Siam Thai Res-taurant in Soho, who after 19 years is leaving London to return to live in Bangkok. She has organised many events in the past. She will now leave London in style, with the Glittering Night having raised £9,740.84 (this included money from people who were unable to attend on the night). Khun Tip has said that “every single penny will go to Phrabatnampu in Thailand.” ‘amthai’
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Khun Tip Ketchart, the owner of @Siam and the Glittering Night organiser
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ing especially @SIAM. The money that we made I’m so amazed and very happy. Kob khun ka”
กลบไปดแลทาน...ขอบคณอกครงคะ” @Siam Thai Restaurant at Soho
@SiamThai Restaurant at Soho
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Glittering Night with the Angels was a special event in aid of people suffering from HIV and AIDS in Thailand, where medication is not as advanced as it is in the Western world and where there is still a lot of ignorance about the disease. It took place on 11 January at the Mango Tree Restaurant, London.
The event featured lots of performances, including the cast of Miss Saigon
singing songs from the award winning show, and a spectacular cabaret featuring contemporary dance. The highlight of the
evening was a catwalk with The Angels’ featuring fashion by Thai designer Howdy.
The event was organised by Khun Tip Ketchart, the owner of @Siam Thai Res-taurant in Soho, who after 19 years is leaving London to return to live in Bangkok. She has organised many events in the past. She will now leave London in style, with the Glittering Night having raised £9,740.84 (this included money from people who were unable to attend on the night). Khun Tip has said that “every single penny will go to Phrabatnampu in Thailand.” ‘amthai’
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Khun Tip Ketchart, the owner of @Siam and the Glittering Night organiser
“I’m excited but at the same time so sad about leav-
ing especially @SIAM. The money that we made I’m so amazed and very happy. Kob khun ka”
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There has been a significant increase in the trips to Thailand and those learning the martial art – Muay Thai . One company that has been excited by this trend is Trayvale Travel who have been organising specialized trips to the beautiful islands for many years. Flights to Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui and all the main airports have become extremely affordable and the number of tourist visits match this.
Although Trayvale Travel are well known for their bespoke offerings to amazing
Thailand, they sell specialised packages to all parts of the globe covering all conti-nents, from North and South America, Australia and Dubai. With some of the most competitive on-line services that go above and beyond the regular travel agent such as helping with Visa’s and with accom-modation, Trayvale Travels popularity and credibility is really taking off.
Anuj Bahri, Manager for Trayvale Travel is also very passionate about Muay Thai Boxing, both as a spectator and as a fighter. Due to this passion Anuj has been immersed in the Muay Thai world for several years and has sponsored some of the biggest fight nights in the UK and some of the biggest fighters. Furthermore, Anuj has taken an extra special liking to Thailand and this has inspired his latest project, Muay Thai Holidays.
I was invited to watch a Muay Thai work shop at the Hanwell Leisure Centre in Ealing co sponsored by Trayvale Travel and Muay Thai Holidays. The work shop included some of the best Muay Thai fighters in the UK who throughout the day, took part in photo shoots, demonstrations and group work.
As the day went by, I was fortunate to have a chat with UKMF British Champion, Bradley Stanton, who spoke about his upcoming trip to Thailand next month. This getaway is going to be sponsored by Muay Thai Holidays and Bradley has really been treated as part of the family in preparation for this what I want to say now is that a sponsor isn’t someone who just helps you to get to your goal in your career. The fact is they become part of your family is incredible and Sunday just passed I had the pleasure of meeting his lovely family.
Muay Thai fighter turned MMA champion Fraser Opie was also demonstrating some of his skills on the day and spoke fondly of his support from Anuj and the team. He spoke of all his accommodation being taken care of and also Muay Thai Holidays going the extra mile providing him with a moped to get about the island. World, European and British champion, Iman Barlow was also hitting pads and working her magic in front of the cameras as she brought her years of experience to the day for all to admire. Her sponsorship has allowed her to travel to Thailand and pursue her dreams. Amongst the top fight-ers on the day was MMA fighter and actor, BIG Brother reality star Alex Reid who came down to show his support.
Having celebrities and champions turn up to support Anuj really demonstrates the quality of his service and the credibility of the brand.
For those that are thinking of traveling abroad, why not consider Trayvale travels. A few things to take note of: This site offers you 24 hour support where you can actually speak with someone on the other end. No computer messages, simply straight through to an expert that can provide all the information needed. They are centrally located near Oxford Street and to speak to an advisor face to face is my personal preference. However, if you prefer reviewing the options from the comfort of your home, the Trayvale Travel’s online booking system provides the best prices for flights, accommodation and just as importantly, local knowledge.
Check for this and for great offers such as a return trip to Thailand from £400 return to Bangkok, Thailand
For flights to Thailand and beyond please visit www.trayvale.com.For great Muay Thai Holidays, NEWS and competitions to win trips Thailand visit www.facebook.com/muaythaiholidays
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