Being in business since 1996 has made INTERNATIONAL SERVICE CHECK one of the industry leaders in Mystery Shopping. Our strategic focus and dedication is to provide innovative, technology - driven Mystery Shopping programs, custom designed to exceed our clients' expectations in quality, performance and expert support. But at the same time, delivering accurate measurable data in a timely, efficient manner.

We are currently looking for: Mystery Shoppers – Service Checkers for projects within Thailand (especially in Bangkok, Ayuthaya, Chiengmai, Chonburi, Pattaya, Nakornratchasima, Samui, Krabi, Hua Hin, Khon Kaen, Sriracha (Chonburi), Rayong, Sakonnakorn, Samut Prakarn, Phuket, Pang-Nga, Songkhla and Udon Thani)

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The design and construction of Baan Kantiang See, a unique villa-only family resort in Koh Lanta, is Ton Company’s biggest project to date. Here, Pierre-Yves Loriers (Ton), the managing director, explains some of the challenges involved and how they were overcome to create this beautiful new holiday complex. 

“Our clients approached us in April 2007. After two years of searching for the perfect piece of land, they had finally found their ideal spot: nearly 6.5 rai on a steep hillside overlooking the breathtaking Kantiang Bay in the south of Koh Lanta. They wanted to create a family-friendly, villa-only resort, with large individual units and a central pool – all with panoramic sea views. They had a clear concept of what was required: it was then up to us to transform that into reality.”

Husqvarna is the global leader in outdoor power products fo forestry, park maintenance and lawn and garden care. Their range is designed for consumers as well as professional users and includes lawnmowers, garden tractors, trimmers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers and chainsaws as well as products for irrigation and gardening equipment such as pruning shears, rakes and shovels. UK and US readers may know their equipment better under brand names Flymo and Gardena

"We are very excited to be associated with the Husqvarna brand family," says Pierre-Yves Loriers (Ton), the managing director. "Its ideals and strategy fit perfectly with out own philosophy of cost-efficiency, environmental awareness and high levels of customer care."

Iceland and London are among the world's best-value destinations thanks to the economic crisis, travel guide firm Lonely Planet said Tuesday, while Thailand remains tough to beat.

South Africa, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Bulgaria, Kenya and Las Vegas in Nevada rounded out the top 10, said the British-based company in its "Best In Travel 2010" guide.

The annual snapshot book captures "the world's hottest travel trends, destinations, journeys and experiences for the year ahead," Lonely Planet said.

The economic collapse in Iceland meant the island was no longer punitively expensive, said the guide, putting the beleaguered country at the top of its best-value list.

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Krabi may be a perfect holiday destination, but what kind of place is it to live in?

Thailand is a beautiful country with many beach destinations – Hua Hin, Pattaya, Phuket, Koh Samui – all of which have established tourist infrastructure, as well large expat communities. So, if you are considering building a house in the kingdom, you may ask why you should even add Krabi to that illustrious list. What’s so special about this place?

It’s a good question, which previous visitors to the region will tell you has one obvious answer, one that can be discovered the moment you land in the airport. Krabi Province quite simply has one of the most striking landscapes in southeast Asia. The impressive karsts cliffs can be seen at every turn, while offshore, more than 130 islands – several of which are inhabited – offer white sand beaches and clear emerald waters.

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Before deciding which bikini to wear, take a few minutes to think about what you will be doing in it.

For example: will you be sunbathing and walking along the beach or do you intend to go swimming?

Some girls chose bikinis that are designed solely for sunbathing and don’t perform well when wet. For example, the bikini may be designed for comfort whilst sun-bathing – it may be made from material that suits this purpose very well – however, when you go for a swim in the sea it may become slightly transparent.

Some girls mitigate this risk by carrying a sarong to wrap around them whilst the bikini dries however it doesn’t save them from the moment that they emerge from the waters with a transparent bikini.

An insight into one of the World's most excitng martial arts and the Thai national sport. Ao Nang Boxing stadium presents the ancient art of Muay Thai.

Kick-boxing or Muay Thai is the fighting system or martial art practiced in Thailand as well as several other South East Asian countries. Muay Thai literally means "Thai Boxing" and evolved from its ancestor "Muay Boran" or "Ancient Boxing".  Known also as The Art of the Eight Limbs, Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand and has differed slightly from Muay Boran since King Rama VII sanctioned a code and set of rules that was successfully put into practice due to the regular occurrence of death during bouts. Since then, the sport has introduced the wearing of padded boxing gloves and a western style boxing ring.
 

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Ton Company are very proud to introduce Miss Thitima Boonserm as their new "Senior Project Manager."

She comes with 14 years of professional work experience in architecture and construction. Originally from Krabi she received a Bachelor Degree in Landscape Architecture from the prestigious Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok in 1992 and started her career with top rated firm Architects 49 in Bangkok.

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Name: Ao Nang Twin House
Location: Ao Nang, Krabi (3 km from beach)
Houses: 2
Bedroom: 2
Bahtroom: 3
Garden: Private
Minimum contact: 6 months
Price with semi furnished: 13,375 Baht/month
Prict withi fully furnished: 13,375 Baht/month
Contact person: Kae, Number: 084-154-0808

Wat Tum Sua or Tiger Cave Monastery
A monks retreat in the Krabi lowland forest
The Khao Phanom Bencha Mountain is home to one of the most sacred site in the province: located just 9 km from Krabi Town. The Wat Tham Sua, or Tiger Cave Monastery, is so called because a tiger once lived in the cave that is today the monastery's main hall. It is one of South Thailand's most famous and interesting forest temple, as the monks live, meditate and worship withing a maze of natural caves in an overgrown jungle valley, a deep natural amphitheater entirely enclosed by towering limestone formations. Inside the temple, visitors can explore the inner cave used by monks for meditation by turning on and off lights switches as they pass from one chamber to the next. Many Thai women live out their old-age here as nuns. They can often be seen sitting on their porches between the parking area and the staircase to the karsts, preparing herbal medicines.

It is because historians think that proper civilization on Krabi started way back in 1200 BC that Krabi history is considered to be as old as human history. It was between 25,000 to 35,000 BC that the first traces of humans were recorded in Krabi history.

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