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Mar

10

SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT EXPRESS LINK Hits New Delays

Yet another set of delays has hit the launch of Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport Express Rail Link. Set to open next month officials have now announced that operations have been set back at least three months. This most...
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Mar

9

PHUKET CITY REVISITED Blue Elephant Mansion Debuts

A new edition to Phuket's dining scene is here with the opening of the Blue Elephant Governor Mansion. Offering both a restaurant and cooking school, the restaurant which is in the former Government residence is located...
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Mar

8

DISCOUNT WARS Splash Jungle Plunges Low Season Rates

In perhaps a premature anticipation of low season (or is that summer season?), West Sand's Splash Jungle has slashed rates for both residents and visitors as of the beginning of March. New rates for Phuket residents...
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BRANDED RESIDENTIAL Ritz-Carlton Bangkok Hits THB1.7 Billion

According to an interview by Andrew Batt from Thailand Property Report with CEO Sorapoj Techakrasi of Pace development the recently launched Ritz-Carlton Residences Bangkok have hit THB 1.7 billion in sales. Pricing for...

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AMAZING PROPERTY FACTS London Bankers 2010 Bonuses Up 40%

Traditionally the luxury villa buying season does not coincide with peak tourism season but certainly there is a direct connect with these high flying investors and the financial bonus season. Back of a survey in the UK...

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ASEAN Destination Tourism Website Mired In Controversy

Politics and tourism make strange bedfellows at best but the launch of Southeastasia.org has created controversy by tourism officials in Myanmar. The site offers both destination information, hotel, tourism, cultural and...

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SMARTWOOD It Might Get Loud

Here's one for fans of the recent film "It Might Get Loud" featuring Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, U2 wizard ‘The Edge' and White Stripes Jack White. Leading name Gibson have launched a line of Les Paul exotic wood...

ISTANA PHUKET Going Green

This week we have a piece by Duane Lennie of Mango Nation who shares how the Istana Phuket luxury villa project is going green: A breed of more sophisticated luxury homebuyers are extending their personal principles...