The James Bond 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is apparently set to fetch more than $6 million when it goes to auction for the first time in its history. The second of only two ‘007’ versions of the famous sports car driven by actor Sean Connery in the ‘60s 007 films Goldfinger and Thunderball will go under the hammer in October in the UK.

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The latest Networking One evening took place once again at the lovely and serene Rachamankha Hotel just near Wat Phra Singh.

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Contributors to this column have – over many years – reviewed every style of eating place from the local Thai stalls and hide-aways and would-be bistros to the upper reaches of Tengoku de Cuisine and the smart dining rooms of five star hotels. Few can have reported on anything quite like this very large eating place which is found in the Hang Dong area: (location and contact details are given at the end of the column).

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Due to the backlog of service requests built up due to the temporary closure of the Australian Embassy in Bangkok during last month’s demonstrations, a unique one day “clinic” was arranged locally by Honorary Consul Mike Walther. No fewer than 16 northern-based Australian expats took the chance to meet the Embassy’s Second Secretary & Consul, Naomi Vowels, at The Garden Guesthouse & Restaurant, Rachadamnoen Road.