The News Review:

- Thailand Real Estate & Property Guide
- Phuket’s New Look
- Bangkok’s Independent Newspaper
- Khao San Road: Return to the Nest
- Le Méridien Al Aqah Highlights Fujairah’s Natural Resources at World…
- Loy Krathong Festivities 2007
- Travel briefs

Thailand Real Estate & Property Guide
Thailand Real Estate & Property… – Nov 11, 2007
A certain type of individual might choose a condotel as a permanent residence but that person would have to accept some trade-offs he said. ”A lot of people if they’re living there long-term want a more homely atmosphere; you see other families in the lobby rather than businesspeople. ”In a hotel lobby one has strangers checking in and out all the time whereas in a more natural setting one’s neighbour might say hello and there would probably be children playing within the compound Mr Soo said adding that a hotel atmosphere is not always relaxing. Looking at the general direction of the Bangkok condominium market Mr Soo and branch manager Kleber Medeiros say that prices are unlikely to move dramatically over the next few months unless some developers experience trouble which may cause a panic. ”From the seller’s side I think prices have reached a good point if they are looking to realise value from their units from selling I think this is certainly not a bad time to sell prices have increased a great deal” said Mr Soo. ”From the buyer’s side there are some good-value units in the market as well. There is more supply than demand so it’s a buyer’s market and they can pick up some great units at good prices.

Phuket’s New Look
Phuket Post – Nov 11, 2007
With such an international profile it is little wonder the island now attracts such global entrepreneurs and luxury brand investors. In just a few short years Phuket has transformed from a popular holiday retreat to a world renowned tourism destination with a new profile to match. From branded hotels and resorts to luxury residential projects mega malls concept spas and entertainment complexes the island’s image is changing rapidly. “Phuket is among the world’s most beautiful islands and most popular getaways. Tourism continues to grow there” said Thai AirAsia chief executive officer Mr Tassapon Bijleveld on the announcement of the airline’s new daily Singapore-Phuket route beginning November 5 2007. ther budget airlines such as Jetstar and Tiger Air added to a significant rise in visitors from around south-east Asia and Australia contributing to the island’s growth and economy in normally quieter times. This past green season has seen multitudes of projects sprouting all over the island at full speed ahead… From branded hotels and resorts to luxury residential projects mega malls concept spas and entertainment complexes the island’s image is changing rapidly. “Phuket is among the world’s most beautiful islands and most popular getaways. Tourism continues to grow there” said Thai AirAsia chief executive officer Mr Tassapon Bijleveld on the announcement of the airline’s new daily Singapore-Phuket route beginning November 5 2007. ther budget airlines such as Jetstar and Tiger Air added to a significant rise in visitors from around south-east Asia and Australia contributing to the island’s growth and economy in normally quieter times. This past green season has seen multitudes of projects sprouting all over the island at full speed ahead. Behind the scenes a hive of activity is shaping Phuket’s new image. Facelift PatongThis high season will welcome a bevy of brand new hotels in Patong adding hundreds of rooms from large resorts like the 249-room Mercure Patong and Millenium Resort & Spa with 421 rooms (due to open in November 2007) to boutique-style hotels like the 43-room Rayadhevi planning a December launch celebration at its rumoured brand-name restaurant.

Bangkok’s Independent Newspaper
๒ดอะ ๒à¸à¸à¸±à¹à¸ – Nov 11, 2007
More than 40 booths offered a wide range of products including clothes accessories books toys sports gear kitchenware and various home decor items both new and slightly used and starting from as little as Bt20. There was also a corner selling brand-name items donated by well-known personalities at low prices. Among those contributing goods to the event were Bilaibhan Sampatsiri Rapeepan Luangaramrut Atchara Tejapaibul Intira Thanavisuth ML Poomchai Chumbala Chitramont Techapaibul Tipaporn Ajanant Vee Mar Khunying Chodchoy Sophonpanich Khunying Tipyavadi Pramoj and Supornthip Chuangrangsi as well as expatriate members of international women’s groups. The highlight was a silent auction offering some rare and valuable items.

Khao San Road: Return to the Nest
Chiang Mai City Life – Nov 11, 2007
Have to wait until they’re drunk!” We both stood laughing at the foot of the street next to the police station where cops moved about. Asking the local Khao San bobby why tourists numbers were down he said possibly the tsunami government coup and trouble in the south didn’t help although he did say that tourists had nothing to fear. After some questioning on the safety of Khao San he replied “Thailand is very safe Khao San. safe” and he motioned to his gun smiling “never have to use this!” John Hughes founder of KhaoSanRoad. com who first visited and stayed on the street twenty years ago commented “What’s changed most is probably the profile of the people who come here twenty years ago it was a farang ghetto for the budget traveller… Visit these nearby attractions: The Grand Palace The Royal Garden Wat Arun. Stay at Khao San’s most luxurious hotel ‘The Buddy Lodge’. Room rates start at 2000 baht a night or alternatively stay at Prakorb’s House – a real taste of how KSR used to be 20 years ago!9. Have your fortune read by an Indian guy in a turban who starts the conversation off by saying ‘”You are a lucky man – want to know why?”10. Go rock climbing at The Cave – they have one of those artificial Xtreme rock climbing walls to tackle after a couple of beers.

Le Méridien Al Aqah Highlights Fujairah’s Natural Resources at World…
Al-Bawaba – Nov 11, 2007
The hotel’s dedicated exhibition space will highlight Le M?dien’s investment in a new $3 million spa perched on the edge of the Indian cean and focused on total wellness for guests through the use of natural and marine elements. Visitors to WTM will also get the first look at Le M?dien Al Aqah’s plans for its Baywatch dining outlet which is being modernized for indoor and outdoor use just steps from the coastline. “Guest surveys have revealed that proximity to the water is among the key reasons for visiting Al Aqah and at WTM we are highlighting the ways in which we are integrating the Indian cean more closely with our overall guest experience whether through spa relaxation and wellness or dining by the sea” said Patrick Antaki General Manager Le M?dien Al Aqah. “WTM also enables us to increase awareness about Fujairah’s natural beauty as a destination and our efforts as the first five-star resort there to continue engaging and aligning our offerings with the needs of international guests” he added. In their endeavour to become more environmentally aware promoting an EC friendly attitude throughout the hotel Le M?dien Al Aqah believes in recycling water from the gardens and has a number of power saving initiatives in place… Plans call for dynamic expansion of Le M?dien-branded hotels within the next five years concentrating in the U. Latin America and Asia-Pacific including destinations such as India Thailand and China. For more information please visit.

Loy Krathong Festivities 2007
Chiang Mai City Life – Nov 11, 2007
Sofitel Riverside Chiang Mai’Candle Light’ theme at the Mira Terrace Pavilion and Lawn on 24th November. The hotel will provide a Thai and BBQ buffet dinner. Prices are 2200 baht net per person with a welcome drink 2400 baht with a welcome drink and free flow soft drink and 2999 baht with a welcome drink free flow beer wine martini cocktail. Book before 9th November and get 10% discount.

Travel briefs
HeraldNet – Nov 11, 2007
Albania Croatia Hungary Latvia Poland Romania and Slovakia are some bargain destinations the newsletter says. ther spots to consider around the globe as alternatives to pricey Western Europe include Argentina Chile Ecuador Peru Indonesia India Laos Thailand the Bahamas Quebec City Belize Costa Rica Guatemala and Nicaragua. If you do opt for Europe you can lock in much of your budget by booking a tour that guarantees prices in dollars and includes airfare hotels sightseeing breakfast and other meals. r cover your lodging meals and transportation in advance by seeing Europe via a river cruise. Also says TravelSmart “think winter instead of summer” and “think inland instead of coastal. “You can also save money on hotels and restaurants by basing yourself in a smaller city rather than a capital or by staying in a suburban area and taking the train or bus in each day to see major attractions… r cover your lodging meals and transportation in advance by seeing Europe via a river cruise. Also says TravelSmart “think winter instead of summer” and “think inland instead of coastal. “You can also save money on hotels and restaurants by basing yourself in a smaller city rather than a capital or by staying in a suburban area and taking the train or bus in each day to see major attractions. For example TravelSmart recommends Sitges a Spanish resort town near Barcelona; Brighton as an alternative base to London and Bologna as less expensive than Rome. Cowboy poetry gathering scheduled for Elko Nev. Tickets have gone on sale for the 24th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko Nev. which is scheduled for Jan.

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