Listed compoany Sansiri will launch three developments in Phuket in the coming weeks. The developments are valued at more than two billion baht. 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...
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Thailand was voted the favourite sailing venue and best regatta location in Asia in a new survey . Thailand was voted as having the best sailing grounds and destinations due to an ideal geography, good weather conditions and beautiful scenery. The sailing survey was undertaken by the Top of the Gulf Regatta (www.topofthegulfregatta.com) in...
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Hundreds of children from all over Asia, from future world champions to those who just want to have fun, converged on the world’s new Ironman and Triathlon mecca, Phuket, contest the Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club IronKids Phuket Triathlon. IronKids is one of the world’s fastest growing youth sports movements and provides the perfect...
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Two unique and innovative beachfront charity dinners in the space of a week staged by cutting-edge boutique resort brand Aleenta Resorts raised both consciousness and cash for threatened marine environments and victims of Thailand’s recent devastatingfloods. At Aleenta Phuket-Phang Nga, a glittering crowd of more than 100 VIP guests and dignitaries turned out to...
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As we are approaching the 7th anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami, a new survey suggests that perception of the holiday-destination of Khao-Lak in Thailand is once again favorable, but that pricing and access challenges remain. The QUO Intelligence survey conducted among 206 tourists, business people and residents in Khao Lak in October 2011...
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Jetstar 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...
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In the southern province of Trang heavy rainfall has been continuous since Thursday, creating blocked water at low-lying plain in several districts. Flashfloods also flowed from Khao Bantad Mountain damaging over 50 households in the provincial seat and forcing local residents to evacuate for the second time within one month. According to the local...
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The 2012 Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX), the region’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...
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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,...
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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...
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