February 9th, 2009 · site news
9 Feb 2009
Thailand Again Best in Asia
Travel News Gazette www.ftnnews.com
Thailand has once again shown that it is the best place in Asia for family holidays. Not only is it best for families but also for the couples. At one side it is the best bargain and the other side it suits the tourists who want to have a luxury experience.
TripAdvisor-branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 32 million monthly visitors, 9 million members, and 20 million reviews and opinions. An online survey was recently conducted and Travelers’ Choice Awards 2009 were announced, the only honors representing the unbiased opinions of millions of real travelers. Thailand has topped its many categories.
Layana Resort and Spa, Ko Lanta proved to be the best luxury in Asia while Peninsula Bangkok, Bangkok and Tongsai Bay Cottages & Hotel, Koh Samui were successful to be on 3rd and 5th position in the same category. Layana Resort and Spa did not only top the Asia list but also got 2nd place in the “Top 100 Best Luxury in the world”.
In the “Top 10 Best for families in Asia” and “Top 10 Best Hidden Gems in Asia” categories, Thailand ruled with capturing 5 places as Merlin Beach Resort, Patong stands on 3rd and Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort, Karon on 5th in the former category. Oriental Kwai Resort, Kanchanaburi; Rimping Village, Chiang Mai and LaLaanta Hideaway Resort, Ko Lanta were being awarded with the first three places respectively in the later category.
Thailand became number 1 and number 2 in Asia in “Top 10 Best Bargains” and “Top 10 Best for Romance” categories respectively. Oriental Kwai Resort, Kanchanaburi is the top bargain in the Asia while SALA Samui Resort and Spa, Koh Samui is the 2nd best romantic place in Asia.
Tongsai Bay Cottages & Hotel, Koh Samui got 3rd position in “Top 10 Best for Romance in Asia” and also 5th position in “Top 10 Best Luxury in Asia”. Layana Resort and Spa, Ko Lanta was number 1 in “Top 10 Best Luxury in Asia” and number 6 in “Top 10 Best for Romance in Asia”. In the same way Rimping Village, Chiang Mai is number 2 in “Top 10 Best Hidden Gems in Asia” and number 9 in “Top 10 Best for families in Asia”.
Please find the complete list in of the awards below.
The 2009 Travelers’ Choice Awards
Top 10 Best Bargains in Asia
1. Oriental Kwai Resort
Kanchanaburi, Thailand
6. The Waterfront Bophut
Koh Samui, Thailand
7. Rimping Village
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Top 10 Best for families in Asia
3. Merlin Beach Resort
Patong, Thailand
5. Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
Karon, Thailand
6. JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa
Mai Khao, Thailand
7. Laguna Beach Resort
Thalang, Thailand
9. Rimping Village
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Top 10 Best Hidden Gems in Asia
1. Oriental Kwai Resort
Kanchanaburi, Thailand
2. Rimping Village
Chiang Mai, Thailand
3. LaLaanta Hideaway Resort
Ko Lanta, Thailand
8. Rabbit Resort
Pattaya, Thailand
9. The Waterfront Bophut
Koh Samui, Thailand
Top 10 Best for Romance in Asia
2. SALA Samui Resort and Spa
Koh Samui, Thailand
3. Tongsai Bay Cottages & Hotel
Koh Samui, Thailand
5. The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort
Krabi, Thailand
6. Layana Resort and Spa
Ko Lanta, Thailand
Top 10 Best Luxury in Asia
1. Layana Resort and Spa
Ko Lanta, Thailand
3. Peninsula Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand
5. Tongsai Bay Cottages & Hotel
Koh Samui, Thailand
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Article by Petchanet Pratruangkrai
Published on February 4, 2009 in The Nation
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva last night reassured the foreign business community his administration would not amend or modify the Foreign Business Act, because it wanted to maintain an investment-friendly atmosphere.
He spoke at a dinner hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (Amcham).
The premier told the gathering of more than 600 US and other foreign business people Thailand would continue to pursue a path of democracy and free-market economics while seeking to restore domestic harmony and international confidence in the Kingdom.
Earlier, Amcham president David Carden said US companies operating here were likely to scale down their businesses, in order to minimise costs during the global economic crisis.
“[As in the US], some downsizing will happen in Thailand,” he said yesterday, adding that the automotive and banking sectors had been hit hard.
Carden, CEO of FedEx Thailand, said he hoped the global economic crisis would bottom out in the second half of the year, after which the US economy was likely to recover.
Carden also sounded upbeat on Thailand’s economic outlook, saying 2009 could see growth of up to 2 per cent in the gross domestic product, as forecast by the government. The outlook had been buoyed by recent parliamentary endorsement of a US$116-billion (Bt4 trillion) economic-stimulus package.
With an elected government now running the country and formulating strategies for boosting growth, Carden said the Thai economy was now heading in the right direction even though tourism and foreign direct investment (FDI) remained sluggish.
To attract more FDI, Carden said Thailand would have to compete more rigorously with other countries, especially Vietnam, but he also said there would be fewer US investors in Thailand, due to the global economic crisis.
He urged the government to revamp rules and regulations on customs to facilitate international trade, making transparency, fairness and predictability key features.
Unlike their counterparts in the US, Thai banks are not exposed to significant toxic assets, so they are in better shape, Carden said.
However, Thai exports have been hit hard by the global economic crisis, so the government will have to focus on revitalising exports and international trade.
On the red-shirt anti-government rallies, he said protests within the rule of law were acceptable in a democratic system, so there should be no negative impact on the Kingdom’s political stability.
Courtesy NationMultimedia.com
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Enter through the beautifully kept garden, past the security guard station and 3 parking spaces to your dream home.
A spacious hallway leads to 2 guest bedrooms which could be used as home office or day rooms. The huge living room has a show-kitchen but there is additional working kitchen with staff dining room further back, near the pool with several shower/bathrooms for use when relaxing in the pool.
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- Acres: ~300 sqw
- Agent: BPN/direct
- Baths: 6
- Beds: 6
- Location: Bangkok, Sukhumvit, Ekkamai
- Price: 300,000 p.m.
- Status: available
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January 30th, 2009 · site news
We’re re-branding our retail property agency this January, 2009.
You have arrived at our new URL. We’re racing to update the design and add listings ASAP.
As new property listings keep coming in each and every day it could take us a while, especially with over 10,000 already in our database- however we’re expanding our team to cope.
In the meantime, you may see selected listings at our old site http://www.BestPropertyNetwork.com/thailand
Or give us a call or SMS on
- 089 76 35 298 or
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Be sure to leave a message letting us know your requirements and the best way and time to reach you.
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The team so far: Siwaporn (Yui), Chonticha (Ning), Nong, Simon, Chris, Sean, James and lastly seen in the photo above, John.
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August 12th, 2008 · site news
Story by Bangkok Post: 12 Aug 2008
Say ‘Sawasdee’, not ‘Hello’
The Office of the National Culture Commission has been asked to launch a campaign to promote the use of ”Sawasdee” instead of ”Hello” among Thais, particularly when answering the phone.
Natthee Phukkhayaporn, chairman of the Nakhon Sawan provincial culture council and a specialist at the National Culture Commission, said he had proposed the campaign to the commission due to the incorrect use of Thai language, particularly the appropriate greeting when taking a phone call.
Most Thais often say ”Hello” rather than ”Sawasdee,” the traditional Thai greeting, when they pick up the phone, he said.
He also called on the Public Relations Department to seek cooperation from radio show hosts or disc jockeys to address their audiences with ”Sawasdee” instead of the more popular western-style greeting.
The commission should also encourage Thais to use polite phrases such khob khun krab/kha (thank you) and khor thot krab/kha (excuse me) more frequently, he said.
We concur, say “Sawasdee Homes” krab.
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This has Just come on to the market “Urgent sale - price negotiable, any reasonable offer accepted” — simply a must see opportunity !
Priced to move fast, this combination of 2 units to make a very comfortable 1 bedroom unit in On Nut’s latest 2 tower development has been furnished in a space-effective yet stylish manner.
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Fully furnished. Kitchen with 2 plate top and exhaust to outside, 3+star fridge, 2 bathroom with pressured hot water and exhaust to outside..
Strong Air Con., double curtain, cable TV, queen size double bed, 2 mirror cupboard table and chairs, desk with chair.
Complex with security, car parking (2 slot assigned to condo), swimming pool and gym, many ammenities, garden park, excellent administration.
NB this is 2 condos joined together - each could also be sold separately upon signing of S&P and payment of deposit.
- Acres: 60 sqm
- Agent: BPN/GI/direct
- Baths: 2
- Beds: 1
- Price: 3,380,000
- Status: urgent sale
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