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Latest news from Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) Dear TCN You may be interested to know some news concerning the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) : 1.The AIQS International Chapter had their AGM in Dubai, UAE on 19 October 2018 (see photo of AGM). 2.The International Chapter encompass all AIQS members outside of […]

Ross ‘Rhino Neck’ Edgley completes swim around mainland Great Britain Congratulations to Ross ‘Rhino Neck’ Edgley who has become the first person ever to swim around mainland Great Britain. After 1,792 miles of swimming in 157 days, Ross Edgley has entered the record books – again – by becoming the first person in history to […]

Top 10 Thai Property Developers – Who Are the Best? 18 October 2018 Condo advertisements are everywhere in Thailand. Whether you’re on the skytrain, driving on the expressway, or just walking around Bangkok, you’ll find lots of real estate developers pitching their projects. Practically any business can lease a billboard or buy an advertisement online. […]

Thai Law – Foreigners Need Business Visas to Attend Meetings By Wirot Poonsuwan, Attorney-at-Law 18 October 2018 A recent revamp of the work permit law has made life easier for foreign investors visiting the country to do business. Since it was enacted earlier this year, the Executive Decree on Administration and Management of Employment of […]

Lighthouse Club – Yangon Branch – 31 October 2018 “Brunch Society”, Sule Pagoda Road, Yangon, 7-9 pm Dear Members, Please note the Lighthouse Club – Yangon branch event will be held at the “Brunch Society”, on 31st October at 7 pm. Thanks to our sponsor New Green Light Group (NGL). Thank you. Best regards, nawannieaung […]

Bangkok Lighthouse Club Networking Evening – September 12, 2018 – Hafele  

New Work Permit rules confirmed by Phuket Employment Office Chief The Chief of the Phuket Provincial Employment Office, Kattiya Pandech, has confirmed to The Phuket News this week that new provisions issued by Royal Decree in March are in effect, allowing foreigners with work permits to legally work in any field, anywhere in the country, […]

Society of Professional Engineers in Thailand (SPET) Monthly Members Meeting – 20th Spetember 2018 SPET Monthly Members Meeting on 20th Spetember 2018 – Talk on “Investigating the cause of metallurgical failures in ships” By Dr Jonathan Sykes – Resident Director of Dr JH Burgoyne & Partners (International) Ltd – Singapore . 20th Spetember 2018, 6:30pm […]

Lighthouse Club – Yangon Branch – 29 August 2018 Lighthouse Club – Yangon Branch – 29 August 2018 “Timeout Sports Bar”, Novotel Hotel Yangon, Pyay Road, Yangon, 7-9pm Dear Members, Please note the Lighthouse Club – Yangon branch event will be held once again at  the “Timeout Sports  Bar” at Novotel Hotel Yangon, Pyay Road […]