Thailand and Cambodia have broken a deadlock in their dispute over Preah Vihear after Phnom Penh agreed to only nominate the famous Hindu-style temple, and not territory around it, to Unesco as a world heritage candidate.
The decision, reached during a Unesco-brokered meeting in Paris, puts an end to a dispute involving the 4.6-square-kilometre border area near the temple over which sovereignty has not been settled.
Source: Bangkok PostCan’t make the evening Bangkok Bookcrossers meetings? In addition to the regular first Tuesday of the month get-togethers, Bangkok Bookcrossers will also hold occasional weekday afternoon meetings.
Our next afternoon session will be on Friday, May 16th, at 12:30 pm, at the Starbucks on Soi Langsuan.
Hope to see you there!
This month marks four years since we opened our bookshop on Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok. To celebrate our anniversary, and to thank you for your patronage, we are having a storewide sale from May 15-31. All books in stock at Dasa will be discounted 20% off our regular price.
In addition to our sale this month, we have put more paperback books on sale in our “Blowout Bins” outside the store. Prices for most paperbacks are 29-49 baht. Larger sized paperbacks are 49-99 baht. But, unlike the rest of the books at Dasa, these discounted titles cannot be returned for credit. The “blowout” books are also not eligible for the 20% discount during our anniversary sale.
If you walk in the bookshop and notice something different, it’s because the glass display case that used to feature our cakes and cookies is gone! But don’t be alarmed. Yes, the case is gone, but we still have brownies and cookies; now they’re kept in the big fridge behind the counter. In place of the display case we will soon have another bookcase to accommodate our ever-increasing stock.
Along with many concerned world citizens, we are trying to help the people in Myanmar affected by the recent cyclone. We have a network of contacts within the country (both expats working there and native Burmese) and are able to get funds directly to individuals or organization that can buy items (food, water, medicine, clothing) and distribute them quickly to those in need. If you are interested in helping contribute money to these relief efforts, contact us at the bookshop or donate to one of the many organizations that are assisting in this worthy cause.
Dasa Book Cafe
Tel: 02 6612993
Source: Erin's newsletter
A very special event at the Neilson Hays Library, starting 14 May 2008, 7.30PM.
Last month, those who came to S.P. Somtow's new book launch at the Neilson Hays Library were treated to a glimpse of his yet-to-be-published book, "JADE". Somtow read two chapters from the book, and it was such a big hit that the Library asked him to come back and read more! He has agreed to give readings every two months, on a subscription basis.
Live readings from novels were a wildly popular attraction in the 19th century, such as Charles Dickens' famous 1867 reading tour of the US. He enchanted thousands of people with his dramatic and entertaining readings from his novels. Library members and friends in Bangkok will be the first to enjoy the revival of this exciting tradition, unique in the world today!
The dates for the remainder of 2008:
14 May
16 July
24 September
19 November
Time: 7.30PM
Subscription fees:
Members -- B400
Non-members -- B800
Single sessions:
Members -- B150
Non-members -- B250
Every session will include a recap of the story so far, so if youmiss a session, you won't be left behind!
For more information, contact the Library at 02-233-1731.
Here is some information about the Neilson Hays Library, including a map.
Source: Erin's newsletter
Date: 23 - 25 May, 2008
Owner: Department of Education Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Department of Education Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will host the World-Class Smart School which aims to develop personnel in the field of education in line with guaranteeing the quality of education under Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) management. The event will focus on management practices and theories applicable to all BMA schools, highlighting their capabilities and potential. BMA school managers, teachers and students will also stage an academic exhibition. It is hoped that the event will advance the cause of Thai education throughout the BMA and beyond.
Venue: QSNCC
Date: 15 - 18 May, 2008
Venue: Plenary Hall 1-3 , Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok
Organized by: N.C.C. Exhibition Organizer Co.,Ltd. (NEO)
Supported by
• Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)• Wahoo Diving Center• NAUI Asia Pacific• DAN Asia Pacific• Photo Business Association• Krungthai Card PCL.• Thailand Post Co.,Ltd.
Official Media
FiNS Magazine
Objectives
• To Promote and support tourism industry • To create and promote the good image of Thailand as a tourism capital city of Asia• To promote dive / adventure destinations
Money Expo 2008 will take place at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The event will feature leading banks and financial institutions, offering fully-integrated finance services, including home loans, personal loans, hire-purchase, credit cards, savings and insurance products. For your most convenience, use public transportation to visit QSNCC.
Date: 8 - 11 May, 2008
Owner: Media Associated Co., Ltd.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial- No Derivative Works 3.0 License.
