Tag: F1
Thailand interested to host F1 races: SAT governor
Thailand may enter into a deal with Formula One Group to host F1 races now that both Malaysia and Singapore have agreed not to...
Kimi comes back to F1
Raikkonen is returning to F1 to drive for Lotus Renault, which will be called “Lotus” next year. Blurb sent out by Renault includes...
Top ‘overtakers’ in F1
In an attempt to make F1 more exciting, the FIA introduced KERS (Kinetic energy retrieval system) and DRS (Drag reduction system), to facilitate...
FIA goes electric
The FIA, that top-heavy guardian of F1 is reported as planning a high profile electric racing championship series beginning in 2013 to be...
F1 resumes with Spa this weekend
After the mid-year three week holiday, F1 returns to one of the best tracks on the calendar - Spa Francorchamps in Belgium, a...
German GP this weekend
The (newer) Nurburgring is in use this weekend for the German Grand Prix. Up in the mountains, it is close to Michael Schumacher’s...
British Grand Prix this weekend
The British Grand Prix will be held this weekend at the ancestral home of F1, with the first ever F1 GP held there...
Stuvik makes European racing debut at Hockenheim
Young local racer Sandy Stuvik had his first taste of racing in Europe on April 8-10 when he competed in the Northern European...
Australian GP this weekend
We finally get the 2011 F1 season off and running, with the Australian GP at Albert Park in Melbourne. Incidentally, the Oz GP...
Local lads F1 scrutineers in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Experience by Patrick Weir. “Having been picked to be F1 scrutineers, Terry Wilson (AVO Turboworld Asia) and myself were invited...
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The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems
It’s not only Thailand. Visa agents have held a prominent place throughout south east Asia for at least 30 years. Even today it is...
No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
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Thailand has long been the key promoter of the “six countries one destination plan” which would allow international tourists entry to all after...
Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical...
Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According...
Pattaya Mayor’s hands-on approach praised by residents during community visit; road works and waste...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampichet visited at Wat Chong Lom Community to hear residents’ concerns and provide guidance on various issues in a...