ASCOTT THAILAND RUNS A SONGKRAN CHARITY FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN

Thailand, 10th April 2017 – CapitaLand’s wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) continue its Songkran charity fundraising campaign for the second year. This campaign is one of the organisation’s CSR initiatives to work the upliftment of students at Doi Wiangpha Pittaya School, a remote hill-tribe school located within the Golden Triangle in Chiang Rai province.

This coming water-play-fun Songkran Festival, a thousand of Ascott’s limited edition reusable waterproof bags will be sold across its properties in Thailand. The donation from this campaign, together with other fundraising campaigns during the year will go towards helping more than 500 underprivileged students from kindergarten up to 9th grade.

Ascott International Management (Thailand) Limited in partnership with iCare Thailand Foundation (iCare) have been supporting Doi Wiangpha Pittaya School since 2014 in order to create a sustainable development at the school of at least 5 consecutive years.

Currently Ascott is the largest international serviced residence owner-operator in Thailand, with 18 properties and more than 3,000 units across Bangkok, Pattaya and Sri Racha (including under development projects). All well-appointed properties are nestled in prime business and entertainment districts, designed for discerning expatriates and travellers on business or leisure.

For more information on Ascott’s properties, please visit www.the-ascott.com

About The Ascott Limited

The Ascott Limited is a Singapore company that has grown to be one of the leading international serviced residence owner-operators. It has over 30,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East, as well as over 22,000 units which are under development, making a total of more than 52,000 units in over 300 properties. The company operates three award-winning brands – Ascott, Citadines and Somerset. It has also launched lyf, a brand designed for and managed by millennials. Ascott’s portfolio spans more than 100 cities across 28 countries.

Ascott, a wholly owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Limited, pioneered Asia Pacific's first international-class serviced residence with the opening of The Ascott Singapore in 1984. In 2006, it established the world's first Pan-Asian serviced residence real estate investment trust, Ascott Residence Trust. Today, the company boasts over 30 years of industry track record and award-winning serviced residence brands that enjoy recognition worldwide.

Ascott’s achievements have been recognised internationally. Recent awards include DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards 2017 for ‘Best Serviced Residence Brand; World Travel Awards 2016 for ‘Leading Serviced Apartment Brand’ in Asia, Europe and the Middle East; Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2016 for ‘Best Serviced Residence Brand’; Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2016 for ‘Best Serviced Apartment Company’; Business Traveller UK Awards 2016 for ‘Best Serviced Apartment Company’; Business Traveller China

Awards 2016 for ‘Best Serviced Residence Brand’ and TTG China Travel Awards 2016 for ‘Best Serviced Residence Operator in China’. For a full list of awards, please visit www.the-ascott.com/ascottlimited/awards.html.

About CapitaLand Limited

CapitaLand is one of Asia’s largest real estate companies. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, it is an owner and manager of a global portfolio worth more than S$78 billion as at 31 December 2016, comprising integrated developments, shopping malls, serviced residences, offices, homes, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and funds. Present across more than 130 cities in over 20 countries, the Group focuses on Singapore and China as core markets, while it continues to expand in markets such as Vietnam and Indonesia.

CapitaLand’s competitive advantage is its significant asset base and extensive market network. Coupled with extensive design, development and operational capabilities, the Group develops and manages high-quality real estate products and services. It also has one of the largest investment management businesses in Asia and a stable of five REITs listed in Singapore and Malaysia – CapitaLand Mall Trust, CapitaLand Commercial Trust, Ascott Residence Trust, CapitaLand Retail China Trust and CapitaLand Malaysia Mall Trust.

Visit www.capitaland.com for more information.

Issued by: Ascott International Management (Thailand) Limited

Website: www.the-ascott.com

41 Sukhumvit 16, Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 Thailand

For more information, please contact:

Myla Caceres, Director of Sales & Marketing

Tel: (66-2) 204 4341 Email: myla.caceres@the-ascott.com

Juree Umrarong, Director of Sales

Tel: (66-2) 204 4381 Email: juree.u@the-ascott.com

Yada Anukoonpittaya, Marketing Manager

Tel: (66-2) 204 4382 Email: yada.a@the-ascott.com

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In South Australia we make it our business to make yours a success.

South Australia offers a highly competitive environment and an ease of doing business which supports profitable investments. 

With a highly skilled workforce, cutting edge research and development, competitive labour costs and strong collaboration between industry and academia, South Australia really is a place where your business can innovate and grow. 

Competitive Business Environment 

• Labour costs in South Australia are 9% below the Australian average;
• Adelaide was ranked the most cost competitive city in Australia in KPMG’s 2016 biennial Competitive Alternatives Report

An Enviable Lifestyle 

• Adelaide is ranked the 5^th most liveable city in the world and was the only Australian city to make The New York Times’ list of “52 places to go in 2015”; 

• The State is also Australia’s premium food and wine destination, accounting for almost 80% of Australian premium wine production. 

Skilled and Educated Workforce 

• There are more than 93,000 students of which 30,000 are international students from 125 countries providing international knowledge and language expertise; 

• University and R&D in Adelaide has led international change in biotechnology, agriculture, winemaking, animal science and information technology fields.

Culture of Innovation 

• South Australian’s excellent technology infrastructure makes it a great choice for enterprises; Adelaide now boasts internet speeds of up 100 times the national average; 

• The State government announces plans to spend $4.65 million to establish Adelaide as part of the Gig City Network.

Advanced Manufacturing Capability

• The State is known as Australia’s Defence hub, having recently secured the Federal Government’s $50 billion Future Submarine program – the largest Defence procurement in the nation’s history; 

• Emerging technologies such as photonics, nanotechnology, additive manufacturing, advanced materials and robotics and digital technology, South Australia is demonstrating emerging strengths and development expertise. 

Proactive, Stable Government 

• Ambitious renewable energy targets to make Adelaide the world’s first carbon neutral city and achieve $10 billion investment in low carbon energy generation by 2025
• Employment incentives for businesses with a taxable payroll of $5 million who can receive $10,000 for every new employee over the next two years.

In 2015 the South Australia Government has launched the South Australia - South East Asia Engagement Strategy to support endeavours to increase the State’s profile and presence in the region. 

The Strategy supports the Government to help businesses gain new markets, strengthen the State’s knowledge base and generate new employment opportunities. 

For more information, please contact Laddawan Tantisantiwong, Investment and Trade Manager – South Australia, Austrade, at Laddawan@austrade.gov.au or +66 (0) 2 696 4826.

 

Introducing Thomas Schmitt-Glaeser

               General Manager, The Sukhothai Bangkok

The Sukhothai Bangkok, is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Schmitt-Glaeser as their new General Manager.

Thomas, from Berlin, Germany, has experienced leading positions at top hotels, including the luxury five-star Kempinski Hotel Adlon, Berlin and Kempinski Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten in Munich. After a successful spell as Director of Food and Beverage at Plaza Athenee Bangkok, he embarked upon a longer, carefully focused period of time with Shangri-la Hotels and Resorts, including the role of General Manager of China World Summit Wing, the tallest hotel in Beijing, and other prestigious Shangri-la hotels at important Asia Pacific locations.

“The Sukhothai embraces everything that is Thai culture, and has therefore always been my favourite hotel in Bangkok. When the opportunity arose to take the helm at this urban garden paradise as General Manager, I simply had to accept it…” says Thomas, gladly anticipating successful times ahead.

The Sukhothai Bangkok are very proud to present Mr. Schmitt-Glaeser, and are certain his creativity, credentials and natural expertise in business development will further enhance its reputation for excellence and outstanding quality of service to its valued guests.

You can contact Mr. Thomas Schmitt-Glaeser at Thomas.Schmitt-Glaeser@sukhothai.com

For further information or high-resolution images, please contact:

Chutima Limpasurat (Meaw) - Marketing Communications Manager

chutima.l@sukhothai.com / Tel: +66 (0) 2 344 8671

Thank you for your continued support to The Sukhothai Bangkok

www.sukhothai.com

News release

ASCOTT CONTINUES WINNING STREAK AS THE BEST IN ASIA WITH TOP HONOURS VOTED BY TRAVELLERS AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

Heralded as ‘Leading Serviced Apartment Brand’ and ‘Best Serviced Residence Group’ in Asia amongst other highly acclaimed titles

Thailand, 26^th October 2016 – CapitaLand’s wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), received the top honours of ‘Leading Serviced Apartment Brand’ in Asia, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Vietnam at the prestigious 2016 World Travel Awards ceremony for Asia & Australasia. Voted by travellers and travel professionals globally, World Travel Awards is widely hailed as the Oscars of the travel industry, recognising the ultimate hallmark of quality.

Ascott also clinched the coveted ‘Best Serviced Residence Group’ at Travel Weekly Asia’s 2016 Readers Choice Awards. Honouring the finest in the travel industry, the awards were presented to outstanding companies for their first-class products, excellent service and their achievements that have helped boost the travel industry.

Mr Tony Soh, Ascott’s Chief Corporate Officer, said: “Being voted the number one serviced residence brand in Asia, and recently the leading brand in Europe and the Middle East, motivates us to further push the boundaries of excellence. We thank all our staff for their passion in caring for our guests to ensure they have an extraordinary experience, and for upholding Ascott’s reputation as a world class brand. We will continue to stay on top of industry trends, be it embracing technology, tailoring our customer experience and transforming our business model to place Ascott in an even stronger position for the years ahead.”

Ascott received accolades in the following categories:

World Travel Awards 2016

Asia's Leading Serviced Apartment Brand – The Ascott Limited

Hong Kong's Leading Serviced Apartment Brand – The Ascott Limited

Indonesia's Leading Serviced Apartment Brand – The Ascott Limited

Vietnam’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand – Somerset Serviced Residence

Vietnam’s Leading Serviced Apartments – Somerset Grand Hanoi

Thailand's Leading Serviced Apartments – Ascott Sathorn Bangkok

Travel Weekly Asia 2016 Readers Choice Awards

Best Serviced Residence Group – The Ascott Limited

In its 23rd year, World Travel Awards is highly contested with many luminary players in the industry vying for top honours. Ascott was recently conferred the title of Middle East's ‘Leading Serviced Apartment Brand’; Ascott Park Place Dubai was named Dubai’s ‘Leading Serviced Apartments’ and Somerset West Bay Doha garnered Qatar's ‘Leading Serviced Apartments’.

Ascott also took home six accolades at the World Travel Awards ceremony for Europe last month, including ‘Leading Serviced Apartment Brand’ in Europe, France and Germany. La Clef Tour Eiffel Paris was bestowed France's ‘Leading Serviced Apartments’ while Citadines Michel Hamburg and Citadines Sainte-Catherine Brussels were awarded ‘Leading Serviced Apartments’ in Germany and Belgium respectively.

About The Ascott Limited

The Ascott Limited is a Singapore company that has grown to be the world's largest international serviced residence owner-operator. It has over 29,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East, as well as over 18,000 units which are under development, making a total of more than 48,000 units in over 300 properties. The company operates three award-winning brands – Ascott, Citadines and Somerset. Its portfolio spans more than 100 cities across 27 countries.

Ascott, a wholly owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Limited, pioneered Asia Pacific's first international-class serviced residence with the opening of The Ascott Singapore in 1984. Today, the company boasts over 30 years of industry track record and award-winning serviced residence brands that enjoy recognition worldwide.

Ascott’s achievements have been recognised internationally. Recent awards include World Travel Awards 2016 for ‘Leading Serviced Apartment Brand’ in Asia, Europe and the Middle East; Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2016 for ‘Best Serviced Residence Brand’; Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2016 for ‘Best Serviced Apartment Company’; Business Traveller UK Awards 2016 for ‘Best Serviced Apartment Company’; TTG China Travel Awards 2016 for ‘Best Serviced Residence Operator in China’; DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards 2016 for ‘Best Serviced Residence Brand’ and Business Traveller China Awards 2015 for ‘Best Serviced Residence Brand’ and ‘Best Serviced Residence’. For a full list of awards, please visit http://www.the-ascott.com/ascottlimited/awards.

About CapitaLand Limited (www.capitaland.com)

CapitaLand is one of Asia’s largest real estate companies headquartered and listed in Singapore.  The company leverages its significant asset base, design and development capabilities, active capital management strategies, extensive market network and operational capabilities to develop high-quality real estate products and services.  Its diversified global real estate portfolio includes integrated developments, shopping malls, serviced residences, offices and homes.  Its two core markets are Singapore and China, while Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam have been identified as new growth markets.  The company also has one of the largest real estate fund management businesses with assets located in Asia.

 

CapitaLand’s listed real estate investment trusts are Ascott Residence Trust, CapitaLand Commercial Trust, CapitaLand Mall Trust, CapitaLand Retail China Trust and CapitaMalls Malaysia Trust.

Issued by: Ascott International Management (Thailand) Limited  

Website: www.the-ascott.com

41 Sukhumvit 16, Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 Thailand

For more information, please contact:

 

Myla Caceres, Director of Sales & Marketing

Tel: (66-2) 204 4341       Email: myla.caceres@the-ascott.com

Juree Umrarong, Assistant Director of Marketing

Tel: (66-2) 204 4381       Email: juree.u@the-ascott.com

Yada Anukoonpittaya, Assistant Marketing Manager

Tel: (66-2) 204 4382       Email: yada.a@the-ascott.com

Shrewsbury Celebrates 10^th year of Last Night of the Proms 2016

Shrewsbury International School hosts its 10^th annual Last Night of the Proms event on Thursday 27^th October, promising another evening of top quality entertainment and hospitality.

Celebrating 120 years of British Proms heritage and more than a decade of exceptional music-making at Shrewsbury, the musical programme combines contemporary classics from stage and screen alongside traditional Proms favourites.

Hosted in our world class auditorium, the concert will feature performances from Shrewsbury’s Senior Choirs and renowned Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Director of Music, Ken Haggarty, and returning guest conductor, John Moore (Shrewsbury School, UK).

The event starts at 5:45pm with a pre-concert drinks reception followed by a quality buffet dinner of fine international cuisine, and capped with a post-concert fireworks display finale, all to be enjoyed in Shrewsbury’s unique riverside setting.

The guest list includes business leaders from leading national and international companies, and representatives from a range of embassies and social and professional organisations. Thank you to event sponsors, Four Seasons and Raimon Land who will be showcasing details of some of their latest exciting developments. 

Prepare yourselves for an entertaining evening and bring your flags, friends and family to join us for another memorable evening at Shrewsbury International School.

For tickets, please email: tickets@shrewsbury.ac.th or call 02 675 1888 ext 1108 / 1113.

For more information and VDO from last year please click http://bit.ly/LNOP2016

For more information contact:

Ms. Jane ARGHABHADRA

Director of Marketing

Shrewsbury International School

Jane.a3@shrewsbury.ac.th or call at 02 675 1888 ext 1113

                    

Shrewsbury Celebrates 10^th year of Last Night of the Proms 2016

Shrewsbury International School hosts its 10^th annual Last Night of the Proms event on Thursday 27^th October, promising another evening of top quality entertainment and hospitality.

Celebrating 120 years of British Proms heritage and more than a decade of exceptional music-making at Shrewsbury, the musical programme combines contemporary classics from stage and screen alongside traditional Proms favourites.

Hosted in our world class auditorium, the concert will feature performances from Shrewsbury’s Senior Choirs and renowned Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Director of Music, Ken Haggarty, and returning guest conductor, John Moore (Shrewsbury School, UK).

The event starts at 5:45pm with a pre-concert drinks reception followed by a quality buffet dinner of fine international cuisine, and capped with a post-concert fireworks display finale, all to be enjoyed in Shrewsbury’s unique riverside setting.

The guest list includes business leaders from leading national and international companies, and representatives from a range of embassies and social and professional organisations. Thank you to event sponsors, Four Seasons and Raimon Land who will be showcasing details of some of their latest exciting developments. 

Prepare yourselves for an entertaining evening and bring your flags, friends and family to join us for another memorable evening at Shrewsbury International School.

For tickets, please email: tickets@shrewsbury.ac.th or call 02 675 1888 ext 1108 / 1113.

For more information and VDO from last year please click http://bit.ly/LNOP2016

For more information contact:

Ms. Jane ARGHABHADRA

Director of Marketing

Shrewsbury International School

Jane.a3@shrewsbury.ac.th or call at 02 675 1888 ext 1113

                    

Ascott’s First Crest Collection in Asia Pacific opens door to excite customers

The Crest Collection, Metropole brings a touch of Europe’s charm to the heart of Bangkok. The luxury serviced residence features a colonial architecture and an infusion of neoclassicism design with Thai elegance.

Located in Thonglor, Bangkok’s most sought-after residential district, Metropole is surrounded by many trendy dining and entertainment options. Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok’s main business and entertainment district, Bangkok Hospital, as well as Thonglor BTS Skytrain are also just a short drive away.

Choose from 116 studio and one-bedroom apartments, each comes with a fully-equipped kitchen, modern facilities and amenities make the stay memorable and hassle-free.

Discover the uniquely of Metropole first-hand. An introductory rates start from THB2,599++ per night.

The special rate is valid from now – 31 December 2016. Subject to availability and some terms & conditions apply.

For reservation please call + 66 2 204 4400, email reservations.thailand@the-ascott.com or visit website http://bit.ly/MetropoleBangkokbook for future information.

Dear Clients and Colleagues,

This newsletter is to keep you informed of the recent legislation developments in Thailand.

Proposed Amendment to the Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Act of Thailand. The Cabinet accepted a bill proposed by the Ministry of Commerce to amend the Anti-Dumping an Countervailing Act B.E. 2542 of Thailand in its principle.  Circumvention of anti-dumping and countervailing duties has harmed the domestic industries for a long period of time as it is not actionable under the current ADC Act.  The Draft Act will fill the gap in the current ADC Act and make the circumvention activities actionable.   Read More.

New Law On Recruitment of Foreigners to Work in Thailand. On 15th of August 2016, the Government of Thailand published in the Government Gazette the Royal Decree on Recruitment of Foreigners B.E. 2559 (A.D. 2016).  Its main objectives are to act prevent and suppress human trafficking, forced labor, exploitation of foreign labors and to protect the interests of foreign labors in Thailand up to international standards.  The Royal Decree applies to (1) licensed companies that recruit foreigners to work with an employer in Thailand and (2) employers that recruit foreigners to work with themselves in Thailand  Read More.

Minimum Wage Rates for Skilled Workers in Thailand.  On the 10th of August 2016, the Notification on Wage Rates for Skilled Workers According to Skills Standards (No. 5) of the National Wage Committee was published in the Government Gazette.  The Notification has increased the new minimum wage rates for skilled workers between THB340 per day and THB550 per day, depending on their levels of skills and experience, for skilled workers in 20 professional branches of 5 industries.   Read More.

National Legislative Assembly of Thailand Approves Establishment of Ministry of Digital Economy and Society.  The National Legislation Assembly of Thailand approved a bill establishing a new Ministry of Digital Economy and Society on 3rd June 2016.  This new Ministry will replace the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology.  It will have a new administrative scope and conceptual framework for implementing, developing and promoting Thailand's digital economy and society.   Read More. 

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