In stark contrast to the deserted scenes in Phuket’s fun town during yesterday’s tsunami alert, the streets this morning were packed with foreign and Thai tourists and local people making an early start to celebrations. Police, who were yesterday the … Continue reading
The Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX) at Royal Phuket Marina was officially launched at 11am today with the cutting of the ribbon by Phuket Vice Governor Sommai Prijasilpa. Joining Vice Governor Sommai in officiating the opening was Bangonrat Shinaprayoon, the … Continue reading
The Absolute World Group – Asia’s leading and multi award winning lifestyle property developer, resorts and hotels operator, shared ownership and destination club pioneer, announce an exciting schedule for 2012 which includes expansion into new markets, development completions and new … Continue reading
Yacht enthusiasts are in for a treat, as the ninth edition of the Phuket International Boat Show (Pimex) arrives on Asian shores tomorrow. Organized by Informa Yacht Group, Pimex 12 promises to be an extravagant affair, with over USD 50 … Continue reading
An imbalance between the supply of hotel rooms and the number of tourists visiting Koh Samui has triggered a price war on the island, particularly in the small and medium-sized hotel market. Hotel competition is getting fierce in Koh Samui, … Continue reading
The economic crisis means that while formerly well-heeled travellers from the US, Europe and Australia drove the island’s economy, planeloads of Chinese, Russian and Middle Eastern visitors will now dictate growth. Phuket in recent years has become known as the … Continue reading
The first direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Phuket and the arrival of the new airline RAK Airways are to be the highlights of increased aviation linkages between the Middle East and Thailand in summer 2012. The new flights will … Continue reading
While tour companies and hotels drool over the huge numbers of Russian tourists pouring into Phuket, a less remarked-on but nevertheless significant change has been taking place on the island: the growth of the Russian expat community, reports the Phuket … Continue reading
The Elan 42 comes from one of Europe’s largest and long established shipbuilders. Absolute Fractionals allows you to excite friends and family by owning a fraction of this magnificent yacht, from only 7,900 USD (one-off payment). ‘Owning’ your own luxury … Continue reading
Capacity at Phuket International Airport is expected to reach critical levels this year with the thriving tourist destination expected to handle a staggering nine million passengers in 2012, according to a report released by leading hospitality consultancy C9 Hotelworks today. … Continue reading



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