'Deep Sea Detectives' Richie Kohler accused of looting war wreck (Cyber Diver News Network)
05/15/2008.KOH TAO, Thailand (5 May 2008) — Canadian marine archaeologist Rob Rondeau has asked the Government of Thailand to crack down on scuba divers who loot important historical shipwrecks in the Kingdom.
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Government considers longer leasehold terms (Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news)
05/15/2008.The government is considering allowing greater foreign ownership in property firms and extending leasehold periods beyond 30 years to stimulate the business, according to Finance Minister Surapong Suebwonglee.
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Real estate scores over bank deposits (The Nation - Thailand's English news)
05/14/2008.Developer's research indicates higher returns even after factoring in inflation
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High-end hip hotels fuel design innovation in Thailand (TODAYonline)
05/13/2008.While other Asian metropolises such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong and Beijing all boast cutting-edge new buildings recognisable around the world, one would be pushed to name a famous modern building in Bangkok.
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Holiday Inn expanding (Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news)
05/13/2008.The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) yesterday signed a contract with the hotel owner Amburaya Resort to manage a 300-room Holiday Inn Express on Rama I Road in 2010.
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Chawalit breaks million-dollar mark (Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news)
05/13/2008.SENTOSA : Thailand's sweet-swinging Chawalit Plaphol added another feather in his cap when he surpassed the US$1 million barrier in career earnings after the conclusion of the Pine Valley Beijing Open on Sunday.
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A new approach to owning property (Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news)
05/12/2008.Fractional concept attracts those put off by time-sharing. By Nina Suebsukcharoen After enduring heavy criticism, particularly in Britain, which ruined the image of time-sharing as an investment vehicle, proponents of the concept have addressed certain issues and come up with fractional ownership of luxury holiday homes as a more promising alternative.
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Fujita bounces back for Beijing win (iseekgolf.com)
05/11/2008.Japan’s Hiroyuki Fujita bounced back from the disappointment of a playoff loss at last week’s Crown’s tournament in Nagoya to easily win the Pine Valley Beijing Open at the Jack Nicklaus designed Pine Valley Golf Club on the outskirts of Beijing in China.
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W Austin Hotel & Residences Closes Financing and Officially Begins Construction (Centre Daily Times)
05/07/2008.Austin-based Stratus Properties Inc. (NASDAQ:STRS) (www.stratusproperties.com) and the Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund (www.cjuf.com) have commenced construction on the W Austin Hotel & Residences (www.block21residences.com). The team recently secured $165 million in construction financing from Corus Bank, N.A. In fewer than six months, approximately 40% of the project's residential units are ...
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W Austin Hotel & Residences Closes Financing and Officially Begins Construction (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
05/07/2008.AUSTIN, Texas----Austin-based Stratus Properties Inc. and the Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund have commenced construction on the W Austin Hotel & Residences . The team recently secured $165 million in construction financing from Corus Bank, N.A.
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Direct link Hong Kong to Koh Samui
April 22, 2005. Koh Samui is now
only two and half hours away from Hong Kong. Bangkok Airways commenced
operation of their new non-stop 717 jet service between the Asia's business
and financial center and Koh Samui, an increasingly popular holiday getaway.
Bangkok Airways now flies the new route three times per week (Mon, Wed,
Fri). A short, convenient trip gives visitors more time to indulge at one of
Koh Samui's beach resorts or spa retreats, or enjoy a short golf vacation at
the marvelous 18-hole Santiburi Golf Course. |
