Phuket News (Thailand)

Plus your own thirty metres of ocean-front in Phuket, Thailand. And don’t worry about the Poo. Because it is the island you can see in the distance...

Mövenpick Resort Bangtao Beach Phuket held the taxi campaign to increase awareness of the resort’s recent opening and entry into the Asia.

As the old cliché goes - property is all about location, location, location.

HotelTravel.com is launching its mobile website, m.hoteltravel.com, for customers on the move. Where ever people travel, m.HotelTravel.com is now just a touch away for tablet or smart phone users on any independent mobile platform.

Last week was one of those weeks. You've heard about everything coming in threes. Well, last week that was definitely true...

Thanks to Kamala Dreams’ user-friendly booking engine reserving a hotel room online is now safer and simpler.

Are you interested in making some money? Or getting a 5-star property in Phuket, Thailand at a knock-down price?

HotelTravel.com is offering customers an additional choice of more than 1,000 one to three-star independent hotels located across China via its new partnership with DerbySoft.

Thailand property developer Sansiri launched their new dCondo project in Phuket last weekend and all 556 units sold in record time.

You may be surprised to hear that Thailand has been chosen as the best country in the world for expats to live in.

But in Thailand I think you need your head examined if you are thinking about taking to the roads on two wheels. Not so here.

With construction now well underway, the developers of Bluepoint Condos, a luxury development of 20 sea view condominiums in Phuket Island, Thailand, are currently offering buyers the opportunity to buy a freehold unit for leasehold prices.

I've lived in Phuket, Thailand for almost six years now. During that time I've had a lot of fun exploring the island.

The management and staff of the ‘Boathouse’ Resort on the Beach is excited to announce the re-opening of the legendary hotel after having undergone more than five months of extensive renovation and refurbishment.

If you really want to relax and unwind, there is no better place than Phang Nga Bay just off the East Coast of Phuket, Thailand.

A few days ago I went to a condo owners meeting in Phuket, Thailand. I don’t know about you, but I’m not a lover of meetings.

An Exceptional villa for sale on the East Coast of Phuket, listed for $18,600,000. Stunning views of Phang Nga Bay, 16000 sq.m of land and 4500 sq.m of indoor and outdoor living, a 40m private pool and 100m of private beach frontage.

Derek Lantin's new book is already heading for the best-sellers lists..

Believe it or not - the owner of this property paid 50,000,000 US dollars just for the view...

Would YOU buy an off plan project in Phuket?

It is no accident that Patong is the most popular destination in Phuket, Thailand. The town has almost everything you could possibly want.

Be careful who you believe... It could cost you a lot of money. Let me explain. The other day my client went to see a property developer in Phuket on his own.

Leading luxury Phuket resort Indigo Pearl has been awarded the coveted title of Global Winner - Best Luxury Spa Hotel at the recent World Luxury Hotel Awards 2011 held in Zegrab, Croatia.

You could be forgiven for thinking some of the culture and customs here in Phuket, Thailand are a bit bizarre.

Andara Resort have a stunning penthouse available for sale. Highly unlikely to be on the market for long due to an incredibly low price.

HotelTravel.com is slashing rates for this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix and the Tokyo Film festival from 22 to 30 October to support Japan's ongoing tourism recovery.

Well that's not quite true. But the point is, if you dream of living on a tropical island like Phuket, you probably want to be as close to the beach as you can.

Let's face it, when you get time to visit Phuket the last things you want to think about are staff problems, paying bills and who's meeting you at the airport.

Property on the West Coast of Phuket has ongoing appeal and with the lack of land available, the demand has to be for re-sale property. Andara a prime example.

If your Phuket property will be empty for long periods, you’ve probably considered renting it. Obviously you need to buy the right property in the right place.

Well it’s not in Phuket. It’s in Monaco... ‘La Belle Epoque’ was sold to an unnamed Arab Sheik last year. He paid a massive US$305,000,000 for the property.

Dusit Thani in Phuket are offering villas without the compulsory leaseback option. Now you have the option to stay here for every festive period. Villas on the beach with full hotel facilities, what more can you ask for?

I bought my first house in Phuket, Thailand over 7 years ago. And it's amazing the tricks some property developers try to pull and have no room for integrity.

I get to see a lot of Phuket property. Too often it’s the same old thing - just slightly different. It’s rare I see something which really stands out.

Roger told me he’d been offered an apartment in Patong, Phuket. It had a bit of an ocean view and was close to the beach. Sounds good, right?

Did you know that a long soak in the bath is good for you? It reduces stress, helps to cure insomnia. The bathrooms at Aelita Villas are so good they've won awards.

Allan Zeman of Lang Kwai Fong and Andara Resort in Phuket held an intimate discussion in Phuket. A refreshing insight to Phuket Property and the recipe for succeZZ.

There are some amazing bargains in the Phuket Real Estate sector with prime located properties, the opportunity is here.......

Over the last 6 weeks Malaiwana has sold a staggering 4 villas. At an average of 120 million THB per villa you are looking at sales of 480 Million THB, not bad for the “low” season.

Image is everything Momentum is the key for launching new developments in Phuket Real Estate.

Is the island of Phuket booming, it is according to recent articles in Phuket newspapers and amongst many Real Estate agents. What are your thoughts?

Inconsistent prices in Phuket? who really decides on the price of Property in Phuket? The Agent with a general overview of the market or the seller who has personal pride?

The Tourism Authority of Thailand has unveiled plans to double tourist arrivals by 2014. With a budget of 500 million baht and a new slogan "The miracle years of amazing Thailand".

The Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival (September 30 to October 2) has been growing in popularity each year to embrace a wide range of musical genres. HotelTravel.com is discounting rates to offer customer's real value on hotels in San Francisco.

According to a report in the Phuket Gazette, The Village, Coconut Island may face legal action for infringing Thai environmental and licensing laws.

I often get offered property deals which don't make it onto our website. Because they get sold before we have time to add them. So many of them are selling at a big discount.

‘Boathouse’ is the new name for completely renovated Mom Tri’s Boathouse. Beachfront Boathouse Wine & Grill – a continuous winner of Thailand Tatler ‘Best Restaurants’ and Wine Spectator awards since 1995 – will keep its original name.

HotelTravel.com is offering discounted rates around Italy to celebrate this weekends Italian Grand Prix at Monza from 9 to 11 September, with huge savings for customers staying in Milan, Rome and Naples.

Ayara Kamala Resort & Spa offers travelers a better, faster, and easier way to reserve rooms at this resort in Kathu, Phuket, Thailand with its new online booking system.

New York City has brushed off the much-hyped Tropical Storm Irene and the US Tennis Open has begun as scheduled. HotelTravel.com is slashing rates on New York City hotels for the last Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2011.