Changing strategies from 4-4-2 to 4-3-3

Being a Sales and Marketing manager of a resort in Thailand has been a very interesting experience for the past three and a bit years, and the past year has possibly been the most extreme. From captain credit crunches to red and yellow shirts, Thailand is a roller coaster ride that always seems to delight and frustrate at the same time.

Life stirs again in Phuket property industry

It’s been a rough couple of years for property developers in Phuket. Twelve months ago some of those based on the island were talking about taking a year’s sabbatical.

Jay Walker

This month Shop WINDOW on Lifestyle talks to a real estate sales and marketing manager who has fun and makes a living – or is it the other way round?

New York Times, Dec 08

No man is an island. But plenty of people fancy the idea of owning one. There are options for buyers with smaller budgets, like The Village at Coconut Island, a private island just off Phuket, with prices starting around $610,000.

The Village wins again.

The 2008 Homes overseas awards were held in London on the 29th November and The Village Coconut Island came away as winners for the second year running. The UK manager, Andy Wallace was there to collect not just one but two awards.

Current Political Situation

There has been a huge amount of media interest in the recent events in Thailand however as issued by the Pacific Asia Travel Association, Thailand is still ready to welcome visitors and can confirm that people can carry out their livelihood as usual with the country’s economic and financial systems functioning perfectly normally.

....located on a small island, three minutes by boat from Phuket. The local workforce makes the wood constructed villas from sustainable, forested local trees. Rainwater is harvested, grey water cleaned and recycled. Fruit and vegetables are grown onsite. Cars are not permitted on the island; electric golf buggies are supplied at the resort.

Expat Living, Feb 08


This five-star resort development on Koh Maphrao (Coconut Island) is just three minutes by private water taxi from the main island, with a landing that gives almost immediate access to Phuket and all its amities.

Boat Asia, Jan 08


The spectacularly scenic Phang Nga Bay in Thailand is one of the world’s most amazing seascapes and while many of your fellow sailors may be heading of to the usual charter sailing destinations, such as the Caribbean this winter......

Overseas Property UK, Dec 07


The Village is a stunning watersports resort where luxury villas with private pools are carefully positioned around a tranquil waterways, or direct beach frontage, all offering captivating panoramic views of Phang-Nga Bay......

Castle Point Echo UK, June 07


How many of us dream of starting a new life overseas? Whether you would like a home in Spain, South America or Thailand, the foreign property market is booming - so there's never beeen a better time to buy.

Castle Point, June 2007


"Working abroad is a thousand time better than in the U.K. I love the lifestyle as i can chill out and be myself. I get to be in some of the most amazing place in the world that people work year in, year out to come to far a two week holiday....

Absolute Phuket, Jan 07


Throughout its rapid modernization Phuket has retained its tropical beauty and charm and affordability; the costs of living are approximately 1/3 of UK prices. Today Phuket property is not only the most sought-after in South-East Asia, but is a serious competitor with the Mediterranean for the European market.

Phuket Magazine 2007


As Phuket is getting so busy, I think people are looking for less of the hustle and bustle of city life,” says Brett Moffitt, Phuket Real Estate Partners Co, Ltd. “Over the last 10 years that I have been selling land
on the islands around Phuket, the majority of my clients have been looking for an escape, or second home.

Unique new development for Phuket 2007



The first phase of construction on The Village Coconut Island, an innovative new development off the coast of Phuket, is expected to begin in March/early April, says the developer in charge of the impressive project.

Tropical Homes 2007


The Village is a new development on the north shore of Koh Maphrao. This idyllic island, situated 500m off Phuket’s east coast, is home to little more than coconut plantations andfishing villages.

Sailing Magazine 2007


The spectacularly scenic Phang Nga Bay in Thailand is one of the world’s most amazing seascapes and while many of your fellow sailors may be heading of to the usual charter sailing destinations, such as the Caribbean this winter, those who are looking for something truly different are heading for the Land of the smiles.