Starwood has opens the doors of the highly-anticipated W Retreat Koh Samui, the first W in Southeast Asia. An all-villa beachfront resort uniquely located at the peak of the north shore of Thailand’s famed Samui Island, W Retreat Koh Samui brings an alluring new dimension to Thailand through its location, forward-looking design, and vibrant contemporary […]
Continue Readingibis opens an outstanding value accommodation located on a tranquil riverside, only stone’s throw away from Bangkok’s bustling city centre ibis, the worldwide economy hotel brand of the Accor group, announces the opening of ibis Bangkok Riverside on November 1. This newly built, modern hotel offers simple, yet trendy, valued accommodation where guests will enjoy […]
Continue ReadingStarwood Hotels and Resorts is opening its first south east Asian Aloft property in Thailand next year. Aloft Bangkok – Sukhumvit 11 will have 297 rooms and four meetings spaces totalling around 160sqm. The hotel’s general manager Brendan Daly said: “We’re excited to introduce the Aloft experience to savvy travellers coming to Bangkok. The Aloft […]
Continue ReadingInfrastructure Developments Corp. announced today that its subsidiary, Intelspec LLC (Thailand), has signed a Joint Venture agreement with Ritta Ltd., Thailand, to pursue specific projects in Southeast Asia. Intelspec LLC is targeting several larger construction management opportunities throughout Southeast Asia and Ritta Ltd. is a recognized leader in Design-Build construction as one of Thailand‘s largest […]
Continue ReadingMr. Man Pattanothai, Deputy Minister of Finance, who looks after the Treasury Department said that there was a need to hasten the Phuket International Conference Centre construction, worth 1.6 billion baht (previous reports said 2.6 billion baht). The Finance Minister, Korn Jatikawanich, had reiterated to the department to follow up on this since it takes […]
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A new private hospital under construction in Krabi Town has prompted talk among local residents of less reliance on medical facilities in Phuket. The 120-bed facility, under construction by Krabi Nakharin Company, will be located on Pisalpop Road. The management company has links with, but is independent from, the group that runs the 135-bed Nakharin […]
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You may have wondered where we got to on our recent holiday, well read on… This was our 3rd visit to Centara Chaan Talay Resort & Villas Trat, the closest thing we’ve come across to feeling like you are on an island when you are actually still on the mainland. Expect to take about 4-5 […]
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We find the best-value hot spots for retirees. For sale Set in four acres, with stunning views of the Pyrenees and surrounding countryside, this impressive 18th-century house in the southern Gers embodies French charm. There is even a separate pigeon-house, awaiting renovation. £877,700 with Savills (020 7016 3740; www.savills.co.uk) Different people picture their retirement in different […]
Continue ReadingThe resort development will be on approx. 100 Rai (160,000 square meters) of prime land covered with beautiful mature tropical hardwood trees, and most of the hotel rooms will overlook Patong Beach and Town. Mai-BS (Thailand) signed an agreement with Yangrangsi Company Limited based in Phuket, Thailand for the development of a new 350 Room […]
Continue ReadingBy The Nation Parliament will delay the decision on negotiating a framework agreement between Thailand and China on a high-speed train project as the opposition and senators have not obtained details of the multi-billion-baht venture, which they say relies too much on Chinese technology. With the Senate and the House of Representatives planning to request […]
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