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		<title>Andaman Property Outlook&#8211;part 3</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:39:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Andaman Property Outlook&#8211;Part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:37:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Andaman Property Outlook&#8211;Part 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:35:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Sansiri &#8211; real estate winner&#8211;50% gain in 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:18:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Listed compoany Sansiri will launch three developments in Phuket in the coming weeks.&#160; The developments are valued at more than two billion baht.&#160;&#160; Future plans for Phuket include another development in the upscale market segment. The company is a clear winner at the Bangkok Stock Exchange less than three weeks into 2012 trading. Sansiri generate profit of 2.28 billion baht in 2012. The developer is expecting a good response from Phuket clients following the sell-out success of the first dCondo development in Q3 2011. In addition to launching their second dCondo development, Sansiri will launch two housing developments “Habitia” and “Habitown” in February, in line with the company’s expansion plans on Phuket. Mr. Suriya Wannabuit, Executive Vice President &#8211; Project Management and Marketing Department of Sansiri Public Company Limited, revealed that after the company announced its plans to expand into the Phuket market in the last quarter of 2011, Sansiri had a successful launch and sales of its first development in Phuket ‘dCondo Kathu’, with 556 units sold out within half-a-day. The company is confident and committed to expanding the company’s portfolio on Phuket Island further. In the first quarter of 2012 Sansiri is launching its second dCondo development, “dCondo [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Jetstar adding seats</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:26:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jetstar&#160; has ramped up long haul international flights in response to the increasing number of Aussie holidaymakers seeking affordable overseas family getaways. Between 23 December 2011 and 31 January 2012, Jetstar will offer almost 28,000 extra seats to-and-from Phuket, Bali and Honolulu. That’s almost 40 per cent more compared to the same peak period last year. The increased summer holiday schedule is supported by the delivery of the airline’s 11th A330 in late November. Jetstar’s latest inflight entertainment, the iPad, is available for hire from December. Jetstar also continues to grow its domestic network, recently introducing additional flights to holiday destinations such as Tasmania. Jetstar Group CEO Bruce Buchanan said the low cost carrier’s expanding network across Asia was providing more affordable options for Australians. “As well as supporting inbound tourism from places like China and Japan, the growth of our network means Jetstar has more than 40 destinations outside of Australia that people can now fly to,” he said. Jetstar Australia &#38; NZ CEO David Hall said Jetstar was bumping up capacity in response to the strong demand from Australians travelling overseas for holidays, particularly over peak periods such as Christmas and New Year. “Australians are continuing to travel [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Surin Phuket Re-Opens for Christmas</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Surin Phuket (formerly The Chedi Phuket) will re-open its doors on December 21 after extensive renovation. Located on one of the most popular Thai islands known for its lush tropical landscape and white sandy beaches, the resort is nestled on the tranquil coast of Phuket’s finest shore Pansea Beach. The 108-cottage seafront retreat has been redesigned by Paris-based architect and interior designer Ed Tuttle, who was also the resort’s original architect. In addition to showing off the new beach bar and gym, the resort will showcase larger and brighter cottages and public areas, as well as a revamped chill-out lounge and restaurant. Bright Public Spaces and Larger Rooms The redesigned interiors give a fresh interpretation to the Thai beach house. To retain its rustic ambience, the resort has been fitted with a roof of sustainable cedar-like shingles. Frameless windows allow more natural light into its spaces and the golden teak and natural gray makkar wood tones make for an airy and spacious feel. With a new lease of life, the 108 cottages remain connected by elevated walkways and sit under the shelter of coconut palms on landscaped slopes that gently descend into the smooth sandy beach. Earthy colors and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Air Asia prepares to fly to Trang</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:47:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thai AirAsia will inaugurate daily service on the Bangkok-Trang route in January 2012, joining the fray in a segment that its two rival budget carriers, Nok Air and Orient Thai Airlines, have been flying for years, the Bangkok Post reports. The southern province on the Andaman Sea coast will become TAA&#8217;s 11th port of call in the kingdom as the no-frills carrier continues to expand its home network and boost connectivity with its growing A320 jet fleet. Both Nok Air and Orient Thai&#8217;s now-defunct One-Two-Go Airlines have regularly flown from Trang with two flights a day and one daily flight, respectively. For the past few years the airline has focused on increasing inter-provincial connectivity with routes such as Phuket-Udon Thani, Phuket-Ubon Ratchathani, Chiang Mai-Ubon Ratchathani and Phuket-Bali. &#34;We opened travel hubs in Phuket and Chiang Mai,&#34; said TAA commercial director Santisuk Klongchaiya. &#34;After the success of connecting Thailand&#8217;s northern and southern regions via our main hubs, we are now able to focus on bringing newer routes into the picture to strengthen our existing connectivity.&#34; He was confident that this would be met with great interest from Thai and foreign tourists. TAA will use its usual low-fare strategy, the enticement of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Phuket International Boat Show is growing</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:35:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2012 Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX), the region&#8217;s largest boating consumer show, looks set to be a bumper edition, with in-water displays almost full four months before the show opens. The ninth Phuket International Boat Show will be held at the Royal Phuket Marina from 29th March to 1st April 2012. Over USD50 million (approximately THB1.5 billion) of boats are confirmed to display at PIMEX 2012. With an Asia Pacific footprint, PIMEX brings leading boat brands, yachting products and marine leisure services together in one place. From Australia and New Zealand to China, Abu Dhabi to Japan, the Maldives to Micronesia, the Show provides international buyers with an Asia Pacific one-stop-shop of the region&#8217;s offerings. The in-water displays have been a core element of the Show since the beginning, providing an opportunity for buyers to experience different boat models “up close and personal”. “PIMEX&#8217;s in-water display is the largest in Asia and is a big attraction for international buyers who want to see boats in the marine environment,” commented PIMEX Show Director, Andy Dowden, adding, “Boat sales during, or as a result of, the Show last year are testament to the success of the in-water displays.” With all eyes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Award for The Village Coconut Island</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:23:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Village Coconut Island, Phuket’s premier mixed-use island resort has been awarded Best Shared Ownership Development in the inaugural South East Asia Property Awards. Following the resorts opening only one year ago, The Village Coconut Island is becoming one of Thailand’s most sought after holiday destinations. Offering a ‘best in class’ mix of position, facilities, service and investment opportunity, for those wishing simply to holiday, or buy into their own island paradise. Affordable residences at The Village Coconut Island are offered through the Absolute World Group, Asia’s leading lifestyle vacation ownership organisations. The South East Asia Property Awards aim to boost awareness and showcase the best that the region&#8217;s real estate industry has to offer. The awards assist in promoting the exceptionally high levels of real estate opportunities available in South East Asia. The Village Coconut Island’s latest accolade sits aside the 2010 Thailand Property Awards Best Villa Development and recognition as one of Asia’s Top 20 Resort Destinations by Property Report Asia.&#160; Chris Gordon, owner of The Village Coconut Island said, “We are delighted with this accolade and to be working with the Absolute World Group whose shared ownership expertise and global network has been an incredible asset.” Set [...]]]></description>
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		<title>3G heating up&#8211;DTAC to launch commercial services</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:12:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dtac will officially launch their 3G service in Bangkok today – despite threats from CAT Telecom to file a complaint against the company. Early tests show very fast speed. CEO Jon Eddy Abdullah of DTAC said on Monday that the company has the right to provide commercial 3G services and it has a usage licence from the acting National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). Users who accessed the service this morning reports of fast speed. DTAC plans 2000 base stations covering 20 provinces in Thailand by 2012. We understand that Dtac is in the process of upgrading the base stations in Phuket and plan to launch commercial 3G services within the next 45 days. DTAC has around 6 million data users and expects to increase the subscribers to 7.5 million by the end of the year. Thailand’s sole regulator, NBTC, is about to be unveiled as the senate has to vote for 11 commissioners out of 44 short-listed candidates within 60 days after the Parliament convenes in August. “Thai telcos to benefit from Puea Thai administration. We expect Thai telcos to be prime beneficiaries under the Puea Thai-led (PT) administration. PT’s 3G-friendly attitude will finally allow the industry to move [...]]]></description>
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