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	<title>Andaman Times &#187; Phuket</title>
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	<description>- the Community Newspaper to the Andaman Coast of Thailand</description>
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		<title>Patong Nightlife 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:02:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Patong, Phuket &#8211; 2010]]></description>
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		<title>Family of Longfellow critical of police</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:25:45 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Crime]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dashawn Longfellow]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The mother of a decorated U.S. Marine veteran who was brutally stabbed to death in Phuket this weekend says local authorities are not doing enough to find her son&#8217;s killer and pleaded for harsh punishment for the fellow Thai boxer who allegedly ended Dashawn Longfellows life. &#34;I want them to kill the guy that did this to my son,&#34; Tammy Longfellow told ABC News on Monday. &#34;I hope they punish him beyond recognition for taking a boy&#8217;s life that didn&#8217;t deserve this.&#34; &#34;I just feel like they&#8217;re not trying hard enough,&#34; Tammy Longfellow said. &#34;The cops ain&#8217;t doing nothing fast enough. They keep telling me they&#8217;re closing in on him. Well how long do you think you&#8217;re going to close in on somebody to catch him?&#34; Now Tammy Longfellow and her family are wondering what is taking police so long. &#34;I just feel like they&#8217;re not trying hard enough,&#34; Longfellow said. &#34;My son went over to their country, something he loves to do. He loves to travel. He loves to see different counties. And to go over there and get brutally killed by an ignorant S.O.B. My son never hurt a fly. He&#8217;s always been a protector.&#34; &#34;I don&#8217;t understand. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Phuket&#8211;the real deal</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:18:31 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Of the 22 markets listed in a new property report targeting wealthy property buyers in Europe looking for a residence abroad, Phuket and Mauritius are the real deals at 3,000 euro a square meter.&#160; A used home in Monaco costs on average of 45,000 euro a square meter, or about $57,000, making the principality the most expensive market in the world. For jaw dropping prices and extravagance, Monaco is still the champ, according to the latest Prime International Residential Review from Chesterton Humberts. A used home in Monaco costs on average of 45,000 euro a square meter, or about $57,000, making the principality the most expensive market in the world. In contrast to the opulent markets of the Mediterranean, New York wades in at a fairly pedestrian 15,500 euro a square meter, with Paris a bargain at 13,500, according to Chesterton Humbert. Of the 22 markets listed, Phuket and Mauritius are the real deals at 3,000 euro a square meter.&#160;&#160; One thing is not in dispute: Even with a sluggish economy, prices in the top spots are unlikely to drop any time soon. The number of millionaires around the world grew 14 percent in 2009, and their total worth jumped [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New losses for Banyan Tree</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2010 08:20:06 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Bang Tao - Laguna]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Luxury resorts operator Banyan Tree has sunk deeper in the red for the second quarter, more than doubling its losses on-year to 9.2 million Singapore dollars (214 million baht). The Phuket property, which was sold this week, helped keep the&#160; revenues up. China is the next growth market for the resorts operator where it hopes to tap into the potential of the Chinese upper middle income group. There has been strong response to the Banyan Tree China Hospitality Fund, valued at US$150 million. The company anticipates a first close of the fund in September, and possibly a second China fund. “We have more than 60 per cent of our total assets in Thailand, and in the past, we thought that we would not actively divest; (so) we would just reduce that mix by growing elsewhere. We would hope to get it to be below 50 per cent for sure over the next few years,&#34; Banyan Tree Holdings executive chairman Ho Kwon Ping said. “As a result of what has been happening, we decided to accelerate this whole process, not just by growing elsewhere, but also by actively reducing that concentration in Thailand.&#160; Under the terms and agreement for China funds, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>World Sales Record for Asia Asia</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:08:38 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Aviation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[AirAsia achieved another world record, this time by selling more than 500,000 seats in 24 hours. Air Asia sold a record-breaking 538,000 seats on Wednesday, the first day of its Mind Blowing Fare campaign, which offers 10 baht airfares for domestic and international flights. AirAsia bested its previous record of 390,000 seats sold in a day, achieved when it ran its Free Seats campaign across the entire AirAsia Group (AirAsia Berhad, Indonesia AirAsia and Thai AirAsia) last November. Also, AirAsia recorded its highest number of seat sales in an hour, selling 36,871 seats, a 47.5% increase from the previous record of 25,000. The ongoing Mind Blowing Fare promotion offers Baht 10&#160; airfare for bookings made from 10 – 15 August 2010 for travel between 1 April and 11 August 2011. AirAsia credits New Skies, its new state-of-the-art booking system, for achieving the record-breaking numbers. New Skies, launched by the airline last month, has greatly expanded the airline’s booking capacity, allowing up to almost 1 million flight bookings a day. The Mind Blowing Fare is AirAsia’s first major promotion using the New Skies system. The successful sale of more than half a million seats in the ongoing promotion shows that the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Andaman in the news</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:56:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Phuket Tourism: Is it Sustainable for Phuketians? Long one of Thailand’s island gems, Phuket is the gateway to many holiday destinations in the Andaman Sea. Restaurants, hotels &#38; resorts, tour operators and real estate companies have expanded so rapidly that they far outstrip the demand of Thai and foreign tourists during the low season. But during the high season, businesses compete intensively for market share and to maximize profits before the seasonal rains usher in the low season once again. But when the crowds disperse and the rains clear, the destruction of the islands’ delicate ecology stands in contrast against the very sales pitches and postcards that drew tourists to Phuket in the first place – its pristine natural beauty. Successful sustainable tourism in Phuket will depend on fruitful collaborations that incorporate all stakeholders: businesses operating in the sector, local communities, national and local government, and the tourists. The challenge will be to prioritize long-term sustainability that takes into account impacts on the environment and local communities, both present and future, over short-term wins and over-consumption during the annual high season. Key to this will be heightened awareness and collaborative efforts to invest in or incentivize investments in more sustainable [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dusit Laguna Phuket sold</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 06:21:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the first five star hotels built in Phuket in the mid 1980s has been sold. Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, one of the anchor hotels in the Laguna complex, has been sold for 2.62 billion baht today. Luxury resorts operator Banyan Tree Holdings says one of its subsidiaries is selling a hotel asset in Thailand for some 81 million USD. The subsidiary, Laguna Resorts &#38; Hotels, is selling the “Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket” in Phuket to Dusit Thani Public Company. The sale proceeds amount to about 2.7 times the book value of the hotel being sold. The buyer is Dusit Thani Public Company Limited. In its “Information Memorandum”, the company says, is in line with its strategy of diversifying its assets away from Thailand, given the increased political risk that Thailand presents. The firm has a heavy representation of Thai hotel properties amongst its assets. Proceeds from the sale may be used for overseas investments, repayment of bank loans, and/or payment of dividends to shareholders. Laguna Resort and Hotels PCL announced it is to divest its Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket hotel, consisting of land, buildings, plant and machinery for THB 2,620,000,000. The Company stated it needs the funds for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>More Cash for THAI</title>
		<link>http://www.andamantimes.com/phuket/more-cash-for-thai/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:36:27 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Aviation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thailand&#8217;s Finance Ministry expects to inject THB7.5 billion&#160; in the upcoming recapitalization of Thai Airways International&#160; in a move to maintain its 51% stake in the national carrier. According to Dow Jones Newswires, the Finance Ministry has already prepared the funds for the recapitalization, which is expected to take place in late September. Thai Airways will conduct a roadshow to investors in early September in a move to attract investors for its THB15 billion fund raising. Thai Airways and Tiger have have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch Thai Tiger Airways, new low-cost airline should be operational by first quarter 2011. Based in Bangkok, the carrier will operate domestic and international routes and will operate under the business model of the low-fare part of the Tiger Airways Group. “Thai will hold 51% share of the new company”, said president of Thai Airways Piyavasti Amranand &#8211; while the remaining 49% will remain in the hands of Tiger Airways. “This company has proven to be the correct approach to the market to compete low-cost market in Asia and we are pleased to have made this agreement”. The board of the new carrier will be composed of five members, three from Thai [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Marriott offers added miles and savings</title>
		<link>http://www.andamantimes.com/phuket/thailand-travelers-can-enjoy-extra-savings-bonus-miles-and-exquisite-resort-accommodations-when-booking-their-stay-at-the-renaissance-phuket-resort-spa-a-standout-among-beach-resorts-in-phuket/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:01:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Great beachfront accommodations and legendary Thai hospitality make the Renaissance Phuket Resort &#38; Spa an oasis for comfort and relaxation and now home to the Quan Spa, a getaway in itself with a complete offering of spa services, including massages, facial treatments, body scrubs, manicures and more. Featuring unique architectural design and a contemporary atmosphere, this Renaissance property is one of the most distinctive among boutique Phuket resorts, offering oversized guest rooms with stunning landscape views, individual climate controls, plush bedding ensembles, high-speed Internet access, flat-screen televisions with DVD players and cable TV. Guests are also provided with cozy robes and slippers for a home-like atmosphere; and complimentary coffee and tea service is provided. Although just 10 miles from Phuket International Airport, this resort is secluded within itself and adorned by glimmering white sand beaches that give it the atmosphere of being miles away. The resort offers a variety of Phuket fine dining options and is home to five upscale restaurants with menus that include a variety of local specialties along with international cuisine. Loca Vore is a featured restaurant that provides guests the opportunity to choose their menus selections from the fresh harvest of local ingredients and the chef [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New award to Mom Tri</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Once again Mom Tri&#8217;s gourmet restaurants have been honoured by the prestigious Wine Spectator.&#160; For the fifth consecutive year Mom Tri&#8217;s Boathouse is again sole winner in Phuket of the Wine Spectator &#8216;Best of Award of Excellence&#8217;. Mom Tri&#8217;s Kitchen &#8211; also for the fifth consecutive year &#8211; and Mom Tri&#8217;s Oasis for the second consecutive year have won the &#8216;Award of Excellence&#8217;. Newly opened, New York Times&#8217; recommended Mom Tri&#8217;s Boathouse Regatta, celebrates winning its first &#8216;Award of Excellence&#8217;. What does it take to get a Wine Spectator Award &#8230; or four? Georges Ciret, Wine Director of Mom Tri&#8217;s gourmet restaurants elaborates. “We are proud and delighted with these awards. It has been a long process that started more than 20 years ago with the creation of Phuket&#8217;s first wine cellars. Mom Tri could not imagine owning a restaurant without a fully equipped wine cellar.” Mom Tri&#8217;s passion drove him to reach for the best. He spared no expense to create a wine cellar that received accolades from international wine experts. Today Mom Tri&#8217;s Kitchen lists over 350 wines and the Boathouse 820, including a Romanée-Conti Grand Cru &#8217;91 and Châteaux Latour &#8217;82. &#34;Our price range is broad in [...]]]></description>
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