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Phuket TV - PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Officials forced to comment on potential wastewater running through Phuket beaches || March 29

Phuket TV - PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Officials forced to comment on potential wastewater running through Phuket beaches || March 29

Kunming Airlines launches direct flights to Phuket

Kunming Airlines launches direct flights to Phuket

NBTC risks free World Cup coverage

NBTC risks free World Cup coverage

Songkran arrivals to jump

Songkran arrivals to jump

Thai AirAsia X refund plan set to be submitted soon

Thai AirAsia X refund plan set to be submitted soon

Thailand records 5.57mn tourist arrivals in first quarter

Thailand records 5.57mn tourist arrivals in first quarter

Phuket condo supply falls short

Phuket condo supply falls short
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Top-end property in Phuket shows signs of movement
Friday 20 May 2011, 07:18AM
High-end property in Phuket has been showing some signs of movement in recent months, according to the latest report from Phuket-based property consultancy C9 Hotelworks.
More flights from China
Friday 20 May 2011, 07:16AM
China-based Sichuan Airlines will launch three direct flights per week to Phuket as the mainland Chinese continue to explore outside their home country.
THAI gets green light for aircraft acquisitions
Friday 13 May 2011, 01:41AM
The Thai Cabinet has approved plans by Thai Airways International (THAI) to buy 75 aircraft at a projected cost of B458 billion over the coming 11 years.
Tourist arrivals up 15pc in Q1
Friday 13 May 2011, 01:40AM
Tourist arrivals into Thailand rose 14.7 per cent in the first three months of this year, compared with the first quarter of 2010, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Sports and Tourism.
Patong resort marks 30th birthday
Friday 13 May 2011, 01:38AM
Thara Patong Beach Resort and Spa celebrated 30 years of serving Patong tourists last Saturday.
‘Amazing’ sale starts June 15
Friday 13 May 2011, 01:34AM
Hotels, restaurants and shops in Phuket and other tourism centres in the country are waiting for an expected boost in tourism numbers when the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2011 kicks off on June 15.
Branson puts off putting on skirt
Friday 6 May 2011, 05:18AM
For a second time, the much awaited appearance of Virgin Airlines boss Richard Branson in a bright red stewardess uniform, serving passengers aboard an AirAsia flight, has been postponed.
Thai courses still 'best value'
Thai courses still 'best value'
Friday 22 April 2011, 11:42PM
A survey by Asian golf holiday company Golfasian has shown that Thailand is still one of the least expensive places in the world for a round of golf.
OPEC 'concerned' over oil prices
Friday 22 April 2011, 11:38PM
Secretary general of OPEC Abdullah El-Badri said on Monday that oil producers are “concerned” at current high crude oil prices fuelled by sweeping unrest in the Middle East and speculation, but added that markets are adequately supplied.
IBAP Business Week is back
IBAP Business Week is back
Tuesday 12 April 2011, 02:02AM
The International Business Association of Phuket (IBAP) Business Fair is back again this year with a large selection of exhibitors, events and shows. Events Thailand is joining forces with IBAP to organise what’s shaping up to be the biggest domestic business fair on the island this year. The fair offers local businesses a unique opportunity to showcase their products and services to an estimated 4,000-plus visitors for its duration. Events Thailand co-managing director Jorge De La Torre said the concept of the fair was for residents and tourists to learn about Phuket through its businesses. “The aim is for people in Phuket to come and discover what else Phuket has to offer throughout its various niche businesses,” he said. Events Thailand co-managing director Simon Samaan added “I think everyone can see that Phuket has grown substantially over the last decade or so. This has also neutrally translated into new industries, new products, services and businesses on the island – and not just hospitality related businesses either.’’ “Visitors to the show will be there to primarily look for new products and services, meet new suppliers and learn about new industries and business opportunities in Phuket, thus offering exhibitors the opportunity to showcase and sell their products and services to a “real targeted audience”. The show will take place at The Homeworks Centre in Phuket Town on July 30-31. For exhibiting opportunities please contact Events Thailand on info@eventsthailand.net, or 076 612 550 or 089 725 6994.  
Phuket property market 'still in good shape'
Saturday 9 April 2011, 03:21AM
Data released by the Govern­ment last Thursday indicates that the property market in Phuket is still in good shape, especially compared with other provinces in the country.The figures, released by the Government Housing Bank’s Real Estate Information Center (REIC), indicate that houses priced from one to five million baht are in demand, and that many property developers are still focusing on the budget market and condominium units.During a seminar entitled, “Analysis of Phuket’s housing market situation”, held at the Royal Phuket City Hotel, REIC Director Samma Kitsin said that Phuket is still a very good place for real estate investment.He offered the following numbers from REIC research: In the third quarter of 2010 there were 16,800 properties for sale on Phuket’s housing market: 8,750 properties in housing estate projects, 4,350 condominiums, 950 villas, and 2,750 properties in various National Housing Authority (NHA) projects aimed at poor people.The combined value of the private housing estate and condominium projects was B55.2 billion.By the end of February 2011, less than half that amount – B22.7 billion – was still on the market. Of the 950 villas, 400 have already been sold.The NHA properties have been selling even faster, with only 430 of the 2,750 properties still on the market.Houses popular on the Phuket market are one and two-story single houses, semi-detached houses, and town­houses priced between B1 million and B5 million.Mr Samma said that accord­ing to REIC research, factors that influenced the sale of a property included the devel­oper’s experience, a project’s location, pricing and design, and the facilities included.However, Phuket Property Association President Tanan Tanpaiboon said that Phuket’s housing market has been slow­ing down since the beginning of 2011, especially the high-end market tailored towards foreign customers.Mr Tanan said the continu­ing strength of the baht was the main cause of a 20- to 30-per-cent decrease in foreign customers.He said that Russian invest­ment in property was the only market showing growth.However, Mr Tanan did point out that ultra-luxury vil­las marketed to the super-rich are still doing well because demand in this sector depends more on satisfaction than on the economic climate.He also said the market for budget housing was still doing well.“The semi-detached houses prices between one and two million baht are popular among Thai people, especially people moving to work in Phuket who are looking to buy rather than rent.”Mr Tanan added that prop­erty developers now are starting to expand projects in the north of the island, and that areas in Phang Nga province are the next target for development and investment.
Port slated for B100m expansion
Friday 25 March 2011, 11:50PM
A plan for Phuket Deep Sea Port aims to allow it to handle up to 300,000 cruise passengers a year
Intercon Group appoints new CEO
Intercon Group appoints new CEO
Friday 25 March 2011, 03:36AM
Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG), whose brands include Intercontinental, Holiday Inn, Indigo, and Crowne Plaza, recently confirmed that its CEO, Andrew Cosslett, will be stepping down and handing over to Richard Solomons on June 30.  Solomons, who is currently the company’s Chief Financial Officer and head of global development, has been an IHG board member since 2003.  IHG Chairman, David Webster praised Cosslett for his six years of service, and said that the company will be “extremely sorry to see him go.”  Webster also praised Solomons, saying that he was a worthy successor, and the board’s first choice. The 49-year-old has been with IHG since June 1992. He has also been Finance Director of UK soft drinks company Britvic and was its chairman ahead of its initial public offering (IPO) in 2006. He was appointed Finance Director of IHG in February 2003.  Starting as a chartered accountant with KPMG Peat Marwick in 1985, he also worked in the past in investment banking for seven years with Hill Samuel Bank Ltd, based in New York and London.  IHG gave no reason for Cosslett’s departure in its official statement, but said that the board “understand and respect his decision to leave”.  Coslett, 56, is also a board member of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and a member of the President’s Council of the Confederation of British Industry.  A search is now underway by IHG to find a replacement CFO. 
More cars for Phuket
Friday 25 March 2011, 01:56AM
Competition in the car market is set to increase after Mitsubishi opened a new dealership and Chevrolet Phuket launched its Cruze at Central Phuket Festival, both on March 21. Mitsubishi’s new Phuket Piya is located at Sapam, and is the second dealership on the island for the Japanese car manufacturer. Phuket Piya’s Managing Director, Bunpot Rataree, said the initial goal of the second dealership was to provide support to the first dealer and their customers. “At the first stage we are not aiming for numbers of sales. We would like to be another new garage providing good services and good quality cars for customers,” Mr Bunpot said. Mitsubishi has invested about B25 million in the new dealership, and used the opening to launch their new Lancer EX. Also on Monday, VST Autosales, the Phuket dealer for Chevrolet, launched the new Chevrolet Cruze at Central Phuket Festival, accompanied by a performance by Thai pop group Girly Berry. VST Managing Director, Kriangsak Jarunonwiwat, said he hoped the new Cruze would be able to take market share from similar cars, such as Toyota’s Altis and Honda’s Civic. “Since we have moved the showroom and launched many new products, we are confident that Chevrolet sales this year will reach our target of 700 cars from all categories,” he said. The American car manufacturer is currently fifth in Phuket in terms of vehicle sales. According to statistics from the Phuket Provincial Transportation Office, more than 235,000 motorcycles and 106,000 cars were registered in Phuket as of March 18.
Airport makes record profit
Wednesday 2 March 2011, 01:54AM
Phuket International Airport made a profit of B1.1 billion in 2010.
Red tape holding up Thai Tiger launch
Tuesday 1 March 2011, 04:17AM
Tiger Airways boss Tony Davis denies the launch of Thai Tiger is off - it's just bureaucracy that's holding things up.
Asia's ad men heading for Phuket
Tuesday 1 March 2011, 04:15AM
The Asia Pacific Advertising Festival - AdFest - has abandoned Pattaya and is heading for Phuket
Thai companies 'behind the times'
Tuesday 1 March 2011, 04:14AM
Thai companies are not keeping up with developments in internet marketing, speakers at a seminar in Phuket said.
Euro rises against dollar on rate hike prospect
Saturday 26 February 2011, 02:20AM
The euro climbed against the dollar in Asia on Friday, supported by lingering expectation that the European Central Bank would move to raise interest rates, dealers said.
Phuket MP to push for higher tourist numbers
Friday 25 February 2011, 10:55PM
Democrat MP Tossaporn Thepabutra said this week he urge the government to raise its target for the number of foreign tourists in 2011 to 18 million.
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