Island of Phuket is Full of Joy and... Nov 15, 2009
Island hopping on the Andaman Sea, jungle safaris and cabaret shows are just some of the activities available to keep schedules jam-packed. The island of Phuket has an abundant number of beaches and hotels for tourists to choose among for their stay. (Suite101.com)
Exchange student from Thailand joins Mid-Prairie junior class Oct 8, 2009
It is bordered to the north by Laos and Burma, to the east by Cambodia and Laos and to the west by Burma and the Andaman Sea. 75% of the population is Tai, 14% Chinese and 3% Malay. (Kalona News, IA)
Outstanding Asia tours from $799 Sep 2, 2009
Guests of this 64-acre tropical resort enjoy stunning views of Andaman Sea, and free activities like bike tours, scuba diving clinics and a supervised kids program. From now through December 25, this 5-night package costs just $1,321, including round-trip airfare from Los Angeles. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Timeline: The golden age of air crimes Aug 28, 2009
1987: A Korean Air Lines 707 explodes over the Andaman Sea en route from Baghdad to Seoul, killing all 115 aboard. One of two Koreans suspected of hiding a bomb commits suicide before he's arrested. (Salon)
Experience Thailand from Five Star ... Aug 2, 2009
The beauty of Thailand is that whether exploring the mountains and rainforests of the North and Northeast of Thailand, sun worshiping on the sandy beaches of the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, trekking through national park forests, exploring crystal clear coral reefs or just enjoying the vibrant city life of Bangkok or Pattaya, all these vacations can be enjoyed from a wide variety of five star luxury hotels, at a fraction of the cost of anywhere else ... Phuket Island, on the Andaman... (Suite101.com)
Thailand Extends Royal Golf Invitation Jun 27, 2009
Six distinct geographical regions - ranging from 8,000-foot-high mountains in the north to a maze of limestone islands rising out of the Andaman Sea in the south - only add to the country's diverse allure. "Of all the countries in Southeast Asia, Thailand provides the greatest value," said Santi Chudintra, Director of TAT Los Angeles. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Sea turtles get TLC from Thai navy Jun 23, 2009
Five species of the sea turtles have been found along the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman sea coast, including olive ridley turtle, green turtle, hawksbill turtle, loggerhead turtle and leatherback turtle. On the island, navy conservationists use a sharp metal stick to find nests. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Monsoon about to reach Andaman sea May 20, 2009
Monsoon expected over south Andaman sea in 48 hrs- Politics/Nation-News-The Economic Times ... Monsoon expected over south Andaman sea in 48 hrs20 May 2009, 0604 hrs IST, REUTERS ... MUMBAI: The south-west monsoon is expected to advance over south Andaman Sea and southeast Bay of Bengal in the next 48 hours, India's weather department said on Tuesday. (India Times)
Weather forecast for the Asia-Pacific region May 12, 2009
Moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms will develop along the coast of the Andaman Sea. To the south, in Australia, high pressure will build in from the west and bring warm and dry conditions to most of the country, but with moisture over Victoria and New South Wales. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Wildlife Conservation in Thailand May 2, 2009
Situated in the Andaman Sea, Southern Thailand, Phuket is a world-class dive destination with countless pristine sites, spectacular scenery, stunning tropical sunsets and warm blue sea. This provides an unbeatable combination of perfect silky soft white palm-lined beaches, superb hospitality and great activities from just lazing on the beach or beside the pool to more active activities in the nearby Wildlife Reserves. (Suite101.com)
Langkawi still developers attraction Apr 28, 2009
6-ha site facing the Andaman Sea. About 55% of the area would be used for serviced apartments, and the remaining 2ha for commercial development. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
EDIT: Save The Reefs Apr 20, 2009
A similar project is underway in the Andaman Sea, though on a smaller scale. A coral reef is much more than a tourist attraction. (India Times, India)
MYANMAR: Key Asian meeting fails to resolve Rohingya issue Apr 18, 2009
The next step, according to human rights activists, is to try to gather information on more than 1,000 Rohinyas who have been detained in India, Indonesia and Thailand in the last few months, after risking their lives crossing the Andaman sea in small boats. So far the International Organization for Migration has been given access to some 193 Rohingyas in Sabang, on the Indonesia island of Aceh, and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has interviewed the 78 detained in Ranong in southern Thailand. (AlertNet)
Thai death yachtsman's body found Apr 1, 2009
His wife Linda, 57, was tied up, and dumped below deck during the attack off the Andaman sea coast a week ago. Mrs Robertson suffered minor injuries and was rescued by a passing boat. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Wife faces sailor murder accused Mar 28, 2009
It is believed Malcolm Robertson, 64, had his throat cut before his body was thrown into the Andaman Sea on Monday. Three Burmese migrants have been accused of his murder. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Boat murder wife on Thai ordeal Mar 27, 2009
It is thought Malcolm Robertson, 64, was beaten and had his throat cut by men who boarded his boat, before his body was thrown into the Andaman Sea ... It is believed the 64-year-old was beaten with a hammer and his body was thrown into the Andaman Sea, 45 miles west of Satun. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Thai Police Find Body of U.K. Sailor Murdered on Round-the-World Boat Trip Mar 27, 2009
March 27 (Bloomberg) -- Thai police today found the body of a U.K. tourist murdered with a hammer three days ago off an island in the Andaman Sea where he and his wife had stopped during a trip through Southeast Asia. The remains of Malcolm Robertson, 64, were found early today near Koh Dong, an about 970 kilometers (603 miles) south of Bangkok in a province bordering Malaysia, Police Colonel Woradee Karawanan said by phone. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Briton's throat slashed Mar 25, 2009
Three Myanmar fishermen have been arrested in Thailand on suspicion of murdering a British yachtsman in a robbery attempt off southern Thailand's Andaman sea coast. Malcolm Robertson (64) reportedly had his throat slashed in front of his wife Linda before he was thrown into the sea near Dong island, 70 kilometres off Satun province. (iAfrica.com)
Corporations in Burma Mar 23, 2009
TotalThis company is in a joint-venture with the military regime to develop an offshore gas field in the Andaman Sea. Total is the biggest foreign investor in Burma and gas exports are the regime's largest source of income. (Suite101.com)
Divers' bodies found in Thailand Mar 13, 2009
The boat was returning from a dive trip near the Similan islands in the Andaman Sea when it capsized during a storm ... The Similan islands are located in the Andaman Sea about 120km (75 miles) north-west of Phuket - one of Thailand's top tourist destinations. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
UN to expand north Burma mission Mar 13, 2009
The numbers heading out into the Andaman Sea have increased sharply ... He is also reported to have travelled to Myeik, a south-eastern port town on the Andaman Sea from which many refugees are believed to have fled abroad. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Tearful bomber meets abductee's son Mar 12, 2009
The next day, the Boeing 707 exploded over the Andaman Sea near Burma. North Korea denied any involvement in the bombing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Ex-North Korean spy meets relatives of Japan abductee Mar 11, 2009
The next day, the Boeing 707 plane exploded over the Andaman Sea near Burma, now Myanmar, according to a South Korean investigation. Kim and her accomplice were arrested two days later in Bahrain, where they were trying to get a flight to Rome. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Asian Biological Puzzle Solved: Sea Rises Mar 9, 2009
An ancient seaway between the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea was once thought have split the peninsula in two, allowing separated populations of animals to diverge. But a recent revision of the history of sea levels reveals that the ocean hasn t cut through the peninsula in the past 40 million years. (Science Daily)
Phuket, Thailand, air/hotel, from $1,399 Mar 7, 2009
Deal puts you in luxurious villa with private garden, view of Andaman Sea ... The resort is a perennial favorite of luxury magazines and hotel-review websites alike, thanks to its beautiful pools, lounge areas, and views of the Andaman Sea. (MSNBC -- Travel)
North Korea fills the air with threats Mar 7, 2009
Analysts cite one precedent for North Korea firing on an unarmed civilian passenger plane: the bombing over the Andaman Sea on November 29, 1987, of a Korean Air plane with 115 people aboard. It was that incident, perpetrated by two North Koreans, that led the State Department to include North Korea on its list of state sponsors of terrorism. (Asia Times Online)
Affordable beach resorts Mar 7, 2009
At Indias Wild Orchid Resort, you rise from your hand-carved bed and spend a day soaking up the sun of Havelock Island while gazing out at the crystalline blue waters of the Andaman Sea. At night, you sit down at an open-air restaurant with an ever-changing menu, making for a delightful guessing game. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Thailand's treatment of migrants Feb 28, 2009
Like the hundreds of other asylum-seekers from this Burmese Muslim minority who have arrived on Thailand's Andaman Sea coast, they have been handed over to the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), a military authority set up under the Cold War and still given sweeping powers to protect national security. That means they disappear into a black hole. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Best Luxury Deals for the Spring Feb 24, 2009
Cool Extra: A private beach, swims with sea cows, and views of the sparkling Andaman Sea and its undiscovered islands. Fine print: Valid for stays until April 30, 2009. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
UN Refugee Chief: Economic Crisis Will Fuel Racism Feb 23, 2009
Officials in the Indian navy, who rescued some in the Andaman Sea, believed on the basis of survivors' accounts that hundreds may have perished. "The recent events with the ... Rohyingya boat people were very, very, very worrying for us and we hope that it will not be repeated," Guterres said. (Fox News)
RI to secure reserve funds from ASEAN+3 Feb 20, 2009
Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati is set to lead the Indonesian delegation in the meeting to be held in the Andaman Sea resort of Phuket in Thailand. The meeting will be attended by finance ministers of the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations - the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos - as well as three East Asian nations - Japan, China, and South Korea. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Related article Feb 16, 2009
They haul fishing nets in the Andaman Sea. They pull rickshaws in Jakarta. (International Herald Tribune)
Wide world of lurve Feb 11, 2009
For those looking to tie the knot in Thailand, Trang, on the southernmost stretch of the Andaman Sea coastline, offers a unique opportunity. Every year from 13 to 15 February it hosts an underwater wedding festival in which couples can get hitched on the seabed using divers' sign language. (iAfrica.com)
What drives the Rohingya to sea? Feb 7, 2009
The numbers heading out into the Andaman Sea have increased sharply ... But the numbers heading out into the Andaman Sea by boat have increased sharply over the past two to three years ... The job prospects there are better than Bangladesh, and this slim hope of a better life is what is now driving thousands to take the risky journey across the Andaman Sea. (BBC News)
Enduring misery Feb 7, 2009
They say that Indian and Indonesian coastguards have rescued about 500 of them - the rest are missing, possibly drowned in the Andaman sea. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
