Overseas Property Live

Phuket Resorts Top Up Khao Lak Tourism

Latest Big Phuket brands have opted to move this year on long-held ambitions to expand north into Khao Lak, where nature now has growing competition from nurture.

Karon Eden Project Builds First, Sells Later

In Karon development team at Eden Oasis made a strategic decision to build out the second phase of their project prior to launching sales. A first phase of 14 units have already been sold out.

Compass Opening Two New Phuket Hotels

Compass Hospitality Group are set to open two hotels in Patong by the end of January.

ALL NEW SURIN UNVEILED Return of The Chedi

Today marks the return of one of the island’s best known upscale beachfront resorts with 108 rooms – The Surin.

Market Rebounds As W Samui Sells Four Luxury Villas

On the heels of a early November Hong Kong road show the W Residences in Koh Samui have seen four beachfront units sell or be reserved within the past six weeks.

Billionaires Traffic Jam On The Sarasin Bridge

One of Greater Phuket’s most interesting storylines continues to be Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li’s 1000 rai mega project at Thai Muang.

LIVING PHUKET I Like My TV

While I never have been to an AA meeting, I often imagine myself jumping you and shouting to the heavens “my name is Bill Barnett and I like TV. “

BUDGET HOTELS Just Say Yo

For me, one of the most interesting hotel storylines around are the budget brands.

GREAT IDEAS Kupu Kupu Jimbaran

One of my favorite places to visit in Bali is the Kupu Kupu Jimbaran complex.

TONIGHT Twinpalms’ Andaman Cruises Blue Party

The holiday season hits top gear tonight as Andaman Cruises which is managed by stylish operator Twinpalms will hold their Blue Party 2011.