Phuket and the region faces a poorer future unless global warming is controlled. Benefits to the region of taking early action against climate change far outweigh the costs
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Monthly Archives: April 2009
Soaring Economic Costs From Climate Change
Phuket on high alert
Phuket and Thailand is on on high alert against swine flu. hermal scanners have been installed at Phuket International Airport.
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Government moves swiftly
Despite economic sluggish and political turmoil in Thailand, most foreign investors are still willing to invest in this country as they watch the government’s policy and see how it solve problems prevailing in the country first, according to Thai Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij. In his speech during an investor roadshow in London on Thursday...
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ASEAN summit to Phuket
Thailand’s prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Sunday he hopes a regional summit meeting will be rescheduled for June in Phuket. Abhisit Vejjajiva, speaking in his weekly radio and television address, said the rescheduling of the meeting of government leaders in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is now being coordinated among the 15...
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Groundbreaking for Jumeirah Private Island
TGR Group is currently planning an “Official” ground breaking ceremony for the notel and will finalize this plan and send out official invitations shortly. Jumeirah Private Island is locally known as “Barama Bay”, literally meaning “highest respect”. Suitably, Jumeirah Private Island Phuket is the site of the most lavish and exciting Jumeirah development to...
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Large medical conference to Phuket
In September 2009, Phuket will cater to more than 1200 delegates of The World Medical Health Tourism Conference. The conference is expected to generate a windfall of 350 million baht to Phuket. Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau’s (TCEB) participation and sponsorship in this internationally diverse networking event aims not only to promote Thailand as...
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Sawazdi comes to Patong
Best Western, The World’s Largest Hotel Chain, has announced the September 2009 opening of Best Western Sawazdi Patong Hotel, Phuket, which will be the brand’s fourth resort in Phuket, one of Thailand’s premier tourist destinations. The resort is conveniently located about 30 minutes’ drive from Phuket International Airport and neighbors the renowned Jungceylon mall...
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USD 500 mill. to Banyan Tree
Luxury resorts and hotels developer Banyan Tree has completed a multi-hundred-million-dollar investment fund to finance its planned projects in China, sources tells Reuters. Singapore-based Banyan Tree, which started out with hotels in Phuket and owns the Laguna complex, originally targeted raising $700 million for the China fund, said the sources familiar with the situation....
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Travel industry offer
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket is offering an exceptionally exclusive offer for Travel Industry colleagues and their families. From US$ 88 net per room per night inclusive of daily breakfast for 2 guests. Simply book this exclusive offer before 30 June 2009 for stays from now until 30 September 2009. Minimum stay of 2 nights...
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Amazing Kayak Rally Family – Krabi
Amazing Kayak Rally Krabi Province, in cooperation with Office of Tourism and Sports – Krabi Province, Aoluk District, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Krabi Office is going to co-organise “Amazing Kayak Rally Family Aoluk Krabi” on 3 May 2009 at Ao Ko Ngam, Krabi Aoluk has variety of tourism destinations, such as cave, waterfall,...
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