A showcase of best investment properties and “lifestyle” activities that epitomize luxury aspiration will be on display.
According to the organizer, Hoi Cheung, Director, 3C Ltd, “In recent years Phuket has become known as the playground of the world’s rich and famous, attracting pop stars, celebrities, supermodels and multi-millionaires.
"We have a fantastic venue in the Royal Phuket Marina, and what we are trying to achieve is to provide a taste of the luxury lifestyle experience to our international visitors and clients.”
International luxury properties from condominiums, villas, town houses, resort property to CBD apartments from the best investment destinations will be on show.
Leading reputable property developers and agents participating include Sansiri, Knight Knot, Amari Estates, Kata Rocks, Layan Tara, Charn Issara Presidence, Sumitomo Realty & Development, United Developers, Phuket Karon Hill, Krabi Boat Lagoon and etc.
There are also various lifestyle activities. Not to be missed is the display of supercars from Ferrari FF and California to a series of Lamborghinis including the Aventador, the Super Trofeo Race Car and the Gallardo Facelift 2013 model.
Enthusiasts can get the full low-down from Vittawat Chinabarramee, managing director of Niche Cars about the latest supercar trends in Thailand.
Thrill seekers will have the opportunity to test drive the awesome Lamborghini Super Trofeo or take to the air for an exhilarating helicopter tour on the Robinson 44 Raven II. There are also marquee yachts such as the Emily Rose and Lady Eileen II which are open to visitors.
The expo also encourages the wealthy to improve their mind and body for a better lifestyle. Visitors, courtesy of RPM Health Club, can feel free to use the latest medical technologies to have a free health screen and check their bone density, body mass index, muscle mass, fat percentages and more.
Hayden Rhodes, a celebrity performance coach and general manager for the club will walk through detoxification and stress reduction methods at the free seminars inside the expo hall.
The free seminars offer visitors the chance to improve their mindset and knowledge on property investment and well-being matters.
There are 2 live interviews with property icons Songkran Issara, managing director of Charn Issara Development PLC; and Gulu Lalvani, chairman of the prestigious Royal Phuket Marina.
The influential Bill Barnett, managing director, C9 Hotelworks Co., Ltd, a leading consulting firm specializing in hotels, tourism and property development in Asia Pacific, will be moderating the live interview with Issara.
Other interesting topics include luxury condominium development in Pattaya presented by veteran Nigel J. Cornick, now the CEO of Kingdom Property; how you can protect your property as an asset through good estate management by Poomipak Julmanichoti, senior deputy managing director of Plus Property Co., Ltd.; Andrew Batt, international Group Editor, PropertyGuru Group will highlight the property investment hotspots for 2013; and Paul Dean of Dean & Associates will present new concepts in recreational real estate investment.
Foreigners looking to invest in Thai property should not miss the talks on taxation and legal issues by Paul Ashburn, Senior Partner, BDO Advisory and Desmond Hughes, deputy CEO, Limcharoen Hughes & Glanville respectively.
Not only are there plenty to do and see the SMART Expo is also a family oriented event. Parents looking forward to enjoy the finer things in life on offer yet are looking for something for the entire family can bring along their kids.
The British International School, Phuket will host a special Kids Activities Area within the expo where kids can fully immerse themselves in creative play.
And as a way to help underprivileged local kids, the SMART Expo is delighted to endorse “Phuket Has Been Good To Us” a local charity that teaches English for free and hopes visitors will donate generously.
For SMART visitors, there are plenty of special dining offers with additional 10 percent discounts during the show dates at the Royal Phuket Marina.
Daily lunch buffet starts B450 Nett per person, the best homemade Indian Buffet from B500 Nett plus many other gastronomic delights inclusive of beverage tents.
Also make sure you are on the list for Phuket's best networking party; Property Report's LIVE Annual Party – celebrating 100 issues of Property Report magazine, hosted by Ensign Media will be held during the SMART Expo.
To find out more about all the activities and for reservations please visit www.smartexpos.com/phuket. The expo is free to attend.