Is this estate real?
Article Abstract:
The real estate development industry in Bangkok, Thailand is changing as the country develops economically and social changes occur among wealthier urban classes. Thus has lead to an overall decline of new building starts by mid-1996. The Bank of Thailand is limiting lending to luxury developments such as golf courses and high-end apartments. Competition between the city center and the suburbs is confusing the office space supply market in Bangkok. Residential real estate, though largely geared towards condominiums, is being pressured by demands for larger single-family dwellings desired by the younger well-to-do.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1996
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Jamie Zellerbach is the technical director of ICN Data (Thailand) who spends much of his time and personal resources funding Sala Thai, an electronic gateway to the Internet. Zellerbach believes that 'information can make life better' and has donated hardware, software and free advice to Sala Thai which makes it available to students and private individuals. Thanks to Zellerbach's efforts, many people are online who would otherwise not have the opportunity to do so.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1996
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Foreign trade: grocer's key to a thriving business: know thy customer
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Villa Market in Bangkok, Thailand, is the most successful specialty food store in the city, and owner Surapong Poosanakhom's knowledge of his customers and commitment to his work are a large part of the market's success. The market specializes in Western foods, though a majority of its clientele is Asian including many notable figures in Thailand. The owner, known as Mr. Villa, spends six or seven days per week at the market and is committed to customer service.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1996
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