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Peter Kraus Passes Away

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Posted: 10 May 2011 | 11:32 am

Longtime Phuket resident and co-owner of the property agency franchise for Engel and Volker's Thailand Peter Kraus passed away peacefully last night with his immediate family by his side.

Peter was a well known entrepreneur and during his time on the island had owned what is now the Siam Supper Club.

Together with Duangjai the couple worked hard over the past few years basing themselves in Hua Hin, opening offices throughout Thailand for E & V and had been strong promoters of the real estate trade.

Services will be held in Bangkok with the followings details:

The venue is Wat That Thong Ekkamai BTS Station from today -though Saturday (except Friday) Pavilion - 17.

There will be prayers daily at 18.30

On Saturday - Afternoon acremation service will be held.

We would like to pass on our condolences to his wife Duangjai and family.

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Peter was a kind and gentle man. He was very successful, but never bragged. He was a soft spoken good man.
My condolences to his family and everyone who knew him. We all lost a positive force in our world

Tod Mann, 11 May 2011 | 2:15 pm

We are very sorry to hear the news of Mr. Peter's passing. Our sincere condolences to Khun Duangjai and family. Khun Peter may you rest in peace... Daeng-Lynx

Daeng, 10 May 2011 | 2:44 pm

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