Sheraton GM Tomo Kuriyama knows the secret
by Barry Kenyon
Nestling amid lush green headlands and commanding stunning views across the Gulf of Siam, Sheraton Pattaya Resort is part of the international Starwood Group of 1,000-plus hotels and has set the standard for upscale facilities and warm hospitality since its inception in 2005. Of modest size, with [...]
Managing Director Bob Sachdev Where Holidays become Homes
by Barry Kenyon
Of all the recent condominium projects in Pattaya, the 11.5-rai Grande Caribbean on Thappraya Road is beyond a doubt one of the best known. No matter where you go in the resort you’ll see the professional advertising on hoardings, baht buses and local TV as well [...]
GM Sittidej Rochanavibhata plans the future
by Barry Kenyon
With unrivaled panoramic sea views, five star luxury awaits the guests at the seafront Cape Dara Resort. Situated in a quiet residential district of north Pattaya, only a stroll from Beach Road, the hotel stands a magisterial 26 storeys amid lush, tropical surroundings which include its own beach.
Driving [...]
Explaining why Hilton Pattaya is pure indulgence
by Barry Kenyon
Hilton Pattaya, probably the city centre’s most recognizable landmark, rises majestically 34 levels above CentralFestival Pattaya Beach, South East Asia’s largest beachfront shopping complex. Opened in 2010, the 302-room, top luxury hotel has been a trend-setter from day one and has received international awards and accolades for [...]
Seven Seas aims to keep its customers smiling
by Barry Kenyon
Seven Seas Condo Resort, located just 350m from Jomtien beach on Soi Chaiyapreuk One, will occupy an impressive 15 rai of land and is a larger project than any other presently being sold in the Pattaya city area. The development, which was launched late last year [...]
“A sincere smile and an honest approach to the guests is my recipe for success.”
by Barry Kenyon
The company’s connection with Pattaya goes back a long way. For many years it owned and operated Central Wong Amat Beach Resort in North Pattaya. This was redeveloped as the 555-room Centara Grand Mirage and opened in 2009, a [...]
Heights Holdings always going upwards
Heights Holdings is a leading luxury condominium developer operating out of Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard. Since its inception in 2006, the company has concentrated on developing a brand name for high quality, focusing on building excellence, customer-orientated services, and a high rate-of-return for investors.
Having undertaken many major projects in the much-desired areas [...]
Southpoint Pattaya charts your course
by Barry Kenyon
Kingdom Property’s chief executive officer and major shareholder, Nigel Cornick, has a self-assurance which comes naturally from his 22 years in Thailand during which time he has planned 5 million square feet of real estate property. With international experience in property and asset management and valuation covering more than [...]
Of course, it’s the one you used to have!
by Barry Kenyon
Pattaya is fast becoming a renowned centre for clinical excellence. Nicha Clinic, with its impressive base on Pattaya’s Second Road opposite Central Festival Pattaya Beach (and another outlet in nearby Naklua), has all the latest therapies in non-surgical techniques related to cosmetic procedures and anti-ageing [...]
Your “first friend” when visiting Pattaya
by Barry Kenyon
Looking remarkably youthful for a senior policeman and speaking perfect English, Lieutenant Colonel AroonPromphan has supervised the Tourist Police division in Pattaya and beyond for the past three years. “Pattaya is changing all the time and it’s vitally important for the Tourist Police to be constantly updating and [...]
