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Archived Koh Samui Bulletins
October 2008
Asias next boutique destination.
According to research conducted by CB Richard Ellis,
prices in the Samui condominium market are beginning to
catch up with Phuket, although there remain a number of
important differences between
September 2008
Sitara Village sales get off to quick start.
Rising out of the bay into the surrounding hillside,
Sitara Village offers a stunning selection of ocean view
villa plots set over a generous expanse of land on Phangan
Island,
August 2008
New villa project for Samui.
Ideal Villas have launched an 18 rai project set on a
hillside in Koh Samui. Chaweng Sila boasts 200 degrees of
simply breathtaking views from Koh Matlang to Koh Som and
Koh Phangan, with the Big Buddha
July 2008
Koh Samuis luxury niche.
Despite the global credit crunch and economic instability
in Thailand, property experts say Koh Samui has managed to
surmount its recent obstacles to become a thriving niche
market based on
DSR positive on Thai prospects.
David Stanley Redfern, a leading UK based property
investment specialist, has released research suggesting
that the future is bright for real estate investment in
Thailand.
June 2008
Koh Phangan makes green tourism pitch.
Koh Phangan has upped efforts to market itself as a green
tourism destination amid reports that the small island off
its popular neighbour Koh Samui welcomed 330,000
travellers last year.
Thailand property seminar.
A number of high profile investors and developers will be
offering their expertise at a seminar on Thailand
property, which will take place at the Centara Grand Beach
Resort in Koh Samui on June 6 at 2pm.
Mandalay Villas breaks ground .
Construction is now underway on the Mandalay Villas, a
project the developers say will bring "high-end quality
and modern design style" to Samui for an affordable
price..
May 2008
'Eco' at heart of Sitara Village.
Sitara Village is a unique development by Greencore Co Ltd
covering over 140 rai of prime sea-view land at Thong Nai
Pan on the north easterly side of Koh Phangan.
50% Financing at Maenam Hills.
The Developer behind Maenam Hills in Koh Samui is offering
50 per cent financing, giving buyers an entry level
investment option on the island. With two-bedroom villas
in the development starting at around
April 2008
Thailand - Exotiq Thailand Magazine launched
Exotiq Real Estate, Thailand's largest resort focused
brokerage, has announced the launch of 'Exotiq Thailand'.
This comprehensive property catalogue features a stunning
glossy front cover and contains 140 pages of prime
property
March 2008
Samui to become international hub
Following news that Thai Airways will now fly twice daily
from Bangkok to Koh Samui airport, the islandīs main
airline, Bangkok Airways, recently announced plans to make
the island Thailandīs second .
February 2008
Land prices in Southern Thailand leap 85.79%
The Treasury Department has revealed estimates that
suggest land prices in the south of Thailand have jumped
by a massive 85.79 percent against a nationwide increase
of 26.9 percent. .
December 2007
Samui developer sells 'against the grain'
Despite a massive sales slump on Koh Samui,
some of the island's developers and agents are still
finding plenty of clients for thei product. Kalara
Developments, for example,
November 2007
Koh Phangnan sees condos on horizon
Koh Samui's property market has boomed in recent years
with developers and ex-pats rushing for slice of the
tropical pie. So rapid is the expansion that attention has
already been placed on the
October 2007
Thailand's Koh Samui is truly paradise on earth.
Twenty years ago, Koh Samui was a sleepy backwater. An island of calm, clear blue waters,
crystal white beaches populated only by fishermen and a few marijuana-smoking backpackers:
what Alex Garland maybe had in mind when he wrote "The Beach".
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