2006 REPORTS > THAILAND - February 25, 2006
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Crowne Plaza’s poolside bar and large swimming pool is the perfect place to cool down within the resort’s premises.

From busy meetings to relaxing massages, the Crowne Plaza Karon Beach in Phuket offers something for every traveler. Just 45 minutes away from Phuket International Airport, the newly refurbished resort has a wide range of modern amenities in a relaxed environment to suit every visitor. Be they toddlers or adults, all guests are well taken care of by the hospitable staff of this sprawling property.

The well-designed space accommodates casual meetings in its openair lobby, bar, or restaurant as well as

Cushioned, semiprivate ‘bird
cages’ provide the ideal place to unwind at the Kinnaree Bar.

formal conferences in its fully equipped function rooms. There is wireless Internet access throughout the hotel and each guest room is equipped with satellite television and a two-line phone with voice mail.

For the beach-lovers, the shore is only a five-minute walk from the main building. Facing the west, Karon Beach is the perfect location to watch the sunset over the ocean. Another option is to grab a tuk-t u k and go beach-hopping along the coast.

All the rooms at the Crowne Plaza are designed with the
comfort and convenience of
the guest in mind.

Back in the resort, the Tea Tree Spa offers a full menu of services for discerning spa-goers while fitness enthusiasts will enjoy the fully equipped fitness center as well as three swimming pools, and the tennis and basketball courts.

Most of all, guests will discover that Phuket is one of the world’s most beautiful islands with its sandy white beaches and exciting nightlife.

www.phuket.com/crowneplaza

 
 
Table of Contents
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Roaring toward success
A message from Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra
Creating the perfect climate for today’s world
Denso gears up for more global competition
A perfect partnership scores big in Southeast Asia
A farmer’s tale
From strength to strength: The Thai economy sets the pace in Southeast Asia
A smooth transmission
It’s all in the chemistry
Precision, proximity, process, products
The business of wellness: A look at spas in the 21st century
The Thai auto industry gets a boost
Following the global paper trail
Engineering beyond borders
Working on another 100 years
Keeping things moving in Thailand
Old player, new game
Keeping Thailand’s food industry safe
Sowing the seeds of success
A newcomer steels the thunder
Getting preferential treatment in Thailand
A little more of that human touch
Making the good life even better


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With its modern, elegant, spacious and comfortable apartments, theAccor-managed Natural Ville Executive Residences offer thebusi-ness traveler luxury living in the heart of Bangkok. Its central location(just 200 meters from the Ratchadamri Sky Train Station), stunningviews of the Central Business District, an exceptional spa and top-grade cafe´ make Natural Ville the refined solution for city living.www.naturalville.com

A technology innovator for advanced oral care systems, Lion Corp.in Thailand provides a wide range of top-quality products for betterdental health and care. www.lion.co.th

The Japanese Chamber of Commerce has contributed to the eco-nomic development of Japan and Thailand, and to the development oftrade and industry between the two countries for over 50 years. Theorganization provides assistance and advice to members in develop-ing their trade and industrial activities. www.jcc.or.th

The Federation of Thai Industries, established in 1967, acts asthecore liaison between entrepreneurs and consumers. The FTI alsocoordinates activities between the government and private sectorsdomestically and abroad. www.fti.or.th