They cited the effects of Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport on those living near it. At the same time, they also said the swamp and forest in Phru Namuang could be destroyed together with the bio-system that... Read Full Story
Thus said Pandit Chanapai, Thai Airways (THAI) executive vice president during the celebratory dinner THAI hosted at the Centara Grand Beach Resort Hotel on Koh Samui on the night of Feb. 15, the day the national... Read Full Story
HOUSE prices are expected to increase this year due to the rising cost of construction resulting from increasing costs of building materials and transportation, the Bank of Thailand has said. For Koh Samui... Read Full Story
Eighteen of the 32 village chief and chiefs of subdistricts, who met last Feb. 15, voted to approve the changing the status of Koh Samui to a “Thetsaban Nakhon,” while the remaining 14 voted against the proposal... Read Full Story
He is known to reach out to foreigners, even paying them a visit at a hospital or at home, if there’s something he can do to relieve them of a legal burden. In his own modest way, he wants to see crime and... Read Full Story
Eighteen years ago, Ms. Nina came to Koh Samui and stayed for three months, liking the island and the people. At the time, she was a budding interior decorator. Eleven years later, while vacationing on Samui... Read Full Story
The Skal Asian Area Congress 2008 will be the first international event to be held on the island of Koh Samui, which will bring international tourism professionals to the island. Between 250 and 300 international... Read Full Story
FOR most people in life, it takes a long time for one to discover their talent(s) in life. For some, it shows up early and for others it may not manifest at all. For Devoney Crossman, a South African living... Read Full Story
Hyatt International inked an agreement with Proud Resort Koh Samui Co. Ltd.—a joint venture of two real estate companies, the First Oriental and a Thai group—to manage a luxury hotel that the latter is currently... Read Full Story
Police Lt. Gen. Jaruwat Boosaba, Chief Inspector of Koh Samui Immigration Office, accompanied by a 20-man team, nabbed James Fugaro Lazio Larabi, 23, at the departure gate of Koh Samui airport. He was later... Read Full Story
As early as March last year, Thai Airways planned to start flying to Samui, but this was aborted after the company reportedly failed to have its environmental-impact study approved by the concerned government... Read Full Story
"Do try to do what you have sworn to do. If you can, just a little, it is still fine. But the more you can do, the better," he told the cabinet led by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej after they took their... Read Full Story
Puffing on cigarettes and the like is already prohibited in airconditioned restaurants but the Public Health Ministry's regulation to include airconditioned pubs, discos and bars will take effect 45 days after... Read Full Story
The company is running three luxury resorts in Vietnam´s central coastal city of Nha Trang and the Central Highlands resort city of Da Lat. The company plans to expand the Ana Mandara network to the Phu Quoc... Read Full Story
Developed by Residence Park Property Co., Ltd, the concept is an upscale, full service beachside condominium, strategically located in a landscaped tropical setting with an onsite resort and spa designed... Read Full Story
The growing property market in Thai seaside resort Hua Hin received a powerful boost on Tuesday with the arrival of England football star Joe Cole, who paid a visit to town to claim ownership of his latest... Read Full Story
Talk of the project reportedly began when Microsoft founder and US billionaire Bill Gates visited Phuket last month on a 54-metre yacht. Reuters quoted cordless telephone tycoon and developer of the Royal... Read Full Story
Australian Mark Hehir has been appointed as General Manager of Anantara Resort Seminyak, Bali, which is slated to open in December. The beachfront development is the first Anantara in Indonesia, and will complement... Read Full Story
But then Thailand’s military-installed government shocked investors on December 18 by introducing a 30% reserve requirement on all foreign funds. For Cunningham’s client, $15 million would need to sit in an... Read Full Story
The company, which has a long history of involvement in maritime events across the Asia region, have committed substantial funds to the race and a portion will be ploughed into helping younger teams to get... Read Full Story
A number of recent surprises, including the Bank of Thailand’s reserve requirement on short-term capital inflows, the new year’s eve bombings and proposed amendments to the Foreign Business Act, have dampened... Read Full Story
Grigoriev, who described Russian tourists as big spenders, urged the country´s tourism officials to aggressively market the Philippines in Russia and get more of the share of Russian tourists to visit the... Read Full Story
After an extended period of unprecedented triumph, Koh Samui´s residential property market has recently been suffering from a sales slump. The government´s planned crackdown on foreign companies with nominee... Read Full Story
Grigoriev, who described Russian tourists as big spenders, urged the country´s tourism officials to aggressively market the Philippines in Russia and get more of the share of Russian tourists to visit the... Read Full Story
The Shangri-La Chiang Mai is the company´s second Thai hotel, the first being the luxurious Shangri-La Bangkok hotel. The arrival of another big name brand to Chiang Mai will be a welcomed by the city´s property... Read Full Story
The Thai property industry is breathing a collective sigh of relief following an announcement by the Bank of Thailand that property – including land and condominiums – is exempt from the new reserve requirement... Read Full Story
As Koh Samui becomes an ever more sophisticated destination for property buyers, new design concepts are beginning to emerge that match and even exceed the progressive ideas on display in more established... Read Full Story
Securities of the mutual fund project of Gold Property Fund will commence trading in the Property & Construction Group, Property Development Sector on The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) starting from May... Read Full Story
At a time when some governments and businesses are divesting their dollar holdings, Mr. Sommai´s recommendations provide food for thought. Borrowing greenbacks could also help in refinancing debts, according... Read Full Story
The luxurious Miskawaan Estate, part of Samui Villas & Homes’ (SVH) ‘The Signature Collection’, is preparing to welcome VIPS from Land Rover Thailand in Bangkok during the week of the Koh Samui Regatta, 27... Read Full Story
InterContinental Hua Hin Resort is being developed by Proud Resort Hua Hin Company LTD, and will be managed by IHG. Occupying a prime beachfront location along Petchakasem Road, the contemporary Thai-style... Read Full Story
Retires contemplating a move to Thailand might well feel nervous about purchasing property in the Kingdom. The current political situation is somewhat volatile, and proposed changes to the Foreign Business... Read Full Story
Town & Country Property is nearing completion of a new housing-estate in Pattaya which it plans to launch this month. Town and Country Managing Director Cees Th. “KC” Cuijpers claims that the 57-unit project... Read Full Story
Hong Kong Express Airways announced the forthcoming launch of flights on its newest Southeast Asian route between Hong Kong and Bangkok. Set to commence in early September, the new service will be the second... Read Full Story
The rapid increase in the US dollar-Thai baht exchange rate has largely been explained as weakness of the US dollar around the globe, and more recently by continued inflow of foreign capital to Thailand, particularly... Read Full Story
In recent months, a number of Thai projects and firms have either been nominated for awards or won accolades from organizations located in various parts of the world. In fact, the past few years have seen... Read Full Story
One name looking to address the new demand is Hillcrest Residences (Samui) Company Ltd., which recently launched the Conrad Residences on Samui in conjunction with the Hilton Hotels Corporation. “The Hong... Read Full Story
During a press briefing, CDL Group General Manager Chia Ngiang Hong said The “Millennium Residence@Sukhumvit” will have unparalleled panoramic views of Bangkok’s skyline, and also including Benjakitti Park... Read Full Story
The first Asian affiliate of Sotheby’s International Reality has opened in Phuket. Owned by Krista and Andrew Hunter, Hunter Sotheby’s International Realty is the second big brand affiliate to arrive on the... Read Full Story
Despite the recovery shown in Bali and Phuket, not all areas in the Asia Pacific region saw strong growth. Of particular interest is Sri Lanka and the southern provinces of Thailand where spending is lower... Read Full Story
Some 14. 2 million foreign tourists are expected to visit Thailand this year, up 3 per cent from 2006, while the country will earn about Bt500 billion (US$15.9 billion) from tourism revenue, an increase of... Read Full Story
Thailand and Cambodia´s Foreign Ministers have announced details of an agreement which will allow overseas visitors to apply for a visa to either jurisdiction, and then use the document to travel to both countries... Read Full Story
It would include the beach resort town of Hua Hin and the surrounding area on the Gulf of Thailand, where the king has lived since 1999. Hua Hin is the location the monarch’s seaside palace where the king... Read Full Story
In order to gain a foothold in the strong Phuket property market, savvy developers have had to initiate new media streams to highlight the benefits of investing in Phuket property. In association with the... Read Full Story
Talk of the project reportedly began when Microsoft founder and US billionaire Bill Gates visited Phuket last month on a 54-metre yacht. Reuters quoted cordless telephone tycoon and developer of the Royal... Read Full Story
Movenpick Residence Karon Beach Phuket has just been launched. Bill Barnett, Managing Director of C9 Hotelworks, who is responsible for the development and marketing of the project, says 30 brand new 125sqm... Read Full Story
The actual construction contract has been vetted out to Vasi Construction. Vasi is one of the most established and reliable contractors on Phuket with a strong portfolio of completed projects, including Raimon... Read Full Story
Santas Pra-sarn-wan, chief of Phuket Execution Office, said in the middle of October his department will bring media members from Bangkok to visit five major properties in Phuket which are listed to be auctioned... Read Full Story
A considerable amount of property buyers and investors have returned back to the Thai market this month and more transactions are expected in the second half of the year, according to Aliwassa Pathnadabutr... Read Full Story
An eco-estate adopts the strategy of eco-design by using principles from recent European eco-villages, where power, water, heat and sometimes food are supplied from within the estate. Neither isolated nor... Read Full Story
Anantara is set to open its boutique 59-suite resort property in Seminyak on December 15, during Bali’s low season. The Bali property, a 30-minute drive from the international airport, marks Anatara´s first... Read Full Story
Tycoon, Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, of TCC land, plans to develop a further 18 projects, set to be worth over Bt100 billion in various destinations, in Thailand and Vietnam, says chief executive, Wallapa Traisorat... Read Full Story
According to Mr. Thanusak Puengdetch, Managing Director of J.D. Pools (Phuket) Co. Ltd. The J.D. Pools Festival is J.D. Pools´ first complete product exhibition and the first such stand alone exhibition held... Read Full Story
Australian Mark Hehir has been appointed as General Manager of Anantara Resort Seminyak, Bali, which is slated to open in December. The beachfront development is the first Anantara in Indonesia, and will complement... Read Full Story
Phuket is experiencing a buzzing low season with hotel occupancy rates up 20%-30% from last year. The term ´low season´ may no longer be applicable based on visitor arrivals in the past several months. "During... Read Full Story
With the traditional resort property hotspots of Samui, Phuket and Pattaya receiving so much attention from investors in recent years, it’s not surprising that prices are skyrocketing and beach front land... Read Full Story
Hong Kong Express Airways announced the forthcoming launch of flights on its newest Southeast Asian route between Hong Kong and Bangkok. Set to commence in early September, the new service will be the second... Read Full Story
Every cruising market eventually loses momentum, but will a second wind follow swiftly for Koh Samui? And what form will it take? James Cook talks to the survivors of the recent slump and assesses new arrivals... Read Full Story
The “Best in Travel Poll 2007” rated airlines, airports, cities, and hotels across the Asia region, and Thai destinations and facilities appeared in the top ten of every category, often appearing several times... Read Full Story
The Alila Hansar Bangkok is the latest move in Alila´s bid to strengthen its foothold in the Asian market and comes hot on the heels of its capture of the luxury beach-side resort, Alila Cha-Am, which is set... Read Full Story
Destination Properties announced its plans to open the Ramada Resort Karon Beach, Phuket this month. Managed by Hotel Corp, the Ramada Resort Karon Beach, formerly the Felix Hotel, will become Phuket´s newest... Read Full Story
One name looking to address the new demand is Hillcrest Residences (Samui) Company Ltd., which recently launched the Conrad Residences on Samui in conjunction with the Hilton Hotels Corporation. “The Hong... Read Full Story
And who can blame them? With such added perks as personal chefs, butlers and drivers at your beck and call as you relax by a private infinity pool in your five-bedroom retreat, that 5-star resort down the... Read Full Story
Middle East firm Istithmar Hotels FZE continues its South East Asian buying spree with the announcement it will partner with Thai developer Amburaya Resorts to build and operate the W Hotel & Residences –... Read Full Story
Over 120 real estate professionals turned out to listen to speakers on the theme of the evening - "The Future of High-End Condo Developments in Bangkok & Pattaya" - and enjoy the hospitality provided by the... Read Full Story
When both Thai and foreign businessmen were arrested on Samui last month in connection with an alleged money laundering operation using land purchases, many people thought the property market would collapse... Read Full Story
The buzz about Thailand’s real estate market tends to revolve around the new, glamorous, big-name projects: high-end investment developments, luxury condos and villas, and other upscale properties. And it’... Read Full Story
Before the turn of the millennium, the biggest brand on Koh Samui was probably Bob Marley, but massive economic growth and major developments in tourism have led to a significant increase in global interest... Read Full Story
After an extended period of unprecedented triumph, Koh Samui´s residential property market has recently been suffering from a sales slump. The government´s planned crackdown on foreign companies with nominee... Read Full Story
As Koh Samui becomes an ever more sophisticated destination for property buyers, new design concepts are beginning to emerge that match and even exceed the progressive ideas on display in more established... Read Full Story
CB Richard Ellis has opened a new office in Koh Samui in response to growing investor demand and the number of quality developments on the market. CBRE is a leading real estate service provider in Thailand... Read Full Story
Retires contemplating a move to Thailand might well feel nervous about purchasing property in the Kingdom. The current political situation is somewhat volatile, and proposed changes to the Foreign Business... Read Full Story
In the overall scheme of things, Bangkok´s high-end condominium market represents little more than a drop in the bucket of the city´s complete real estate make-up, which features an endless stream of housing... Read Full Story
The Samui property market may have slowed but not before the island had been transformed by the construction of innumerable high-end villas and homes. Almost every beach and mountainside now features one or... Read Full Story
In a further boost to Thai island Koh Samui’s international profile it was announced last week that ex-England manager Sven Goran Eriksson has invested there. Speaking exclusively to APR he outlined the reasons... Read Full Story
Middle East firm Istithmar Hotels FZE continues its South East Asian buying spree with the announcement it will partner with Thai developer Amburaya Resorts to build and operate the W Hotel & Residences –... Read Full Story
Every cruising market eventually loses momentum, but will a second wind follow swiftly for Koh Samui? And what form will it take? James Cook talks to the survivors of the recent slump and assesses new arrivals... Read Full Story
With the recent application of stricter foreign ownership regulations on Koh Samui, it comes as no surprise that the first condominium projects have broken ground over the last year. Unlike Phuket and Pattaya... Read Full Story
Phuket and Samui in Thailand are often compared for their natural beauty and lifestyle attractions, as are Langkawi and Penang in Malaysia. Each unique yet all four have similarities, not least their buoyant... Read Full Story
Commenting on her purchase, Henin said: “I am delighted to have selected Infinity Samui for my holiday home in Thailand as the design and stunning ocean views provide for a truly tropical modern environment... Read Full Story
As well as further expanding it’s regional service with Chiang Mai-Siem Reap (one way) and Bangkok-Vientiane, Bangkok Airways are targeting the Andaman Region with new Bangkok-Krabi and Samui-Krabi services... Read Full Story
