Smart Alarm Co Ltd with head office in Hua Hin, offers a wide range of solutions, products and services.

Before October 2006 the founder of Smart Alarm, Mr. Wim Verlinden, was a Research and Design engineer in the special department of the Antwerp University in Belgium.

Wim received prizes for his designs from his future King, Prince Philip, and he designed special electronic systems and software for many companies.

Many years were spent developing and testing several biometric products and software for fingerprint and face recognition. Several products for Smart houses and GPS tracking systems were made and sold.

Smart Alarm now designs the most advanced alarm systems available in Thailand to protect all kinds of properties and projects.

The feedback from customers and many years of experience allowed Smart Alarm to adapt the systems to specific needs of foreigners who own a house in Thailand.

Avoiding False alarms by small lizards and long main power cuts, automatic rearming after cleaning, remote control by, and warnings to the owners, outdoor prealarm and outdoor control of lights are some examples of advanced possibilities that we offer.

Smart Alarm offers the highest quality and most advanced systems.
We are proud to give free consultancy and offer the best after-sales service, just as you are accustomed to in Europe.

Integrating access control, home automation and security with remote control by internet and the mobile phone network will be common in the near future, but today it still needs highly qualified and experienced people to integrate it into buildings.

For More Info:

Smart Alarm Co., Ltd.

226/105 Phet Kasem Rd.
Hua Hin,Prachuabkhirikhan
Thailand 77110

Telephone:  +66 (0)3-251-6647
Mobile: +66 (0)85-292-3170

E-mail: SmartAlarmCoLtd@gmail.com

SUNFLEX is a specialized manufacture of folding and sliding door systems, sliding turn and stock systems and horizontal sliding wall systems. For 20 years the company has maintained a leading position in the market, staying one step ahead of the competition to offer a product range that meets the most exacting standards in terms of quality, function and design.

Modern living spaces are a blend of eclectic concepts that require individual solutions. Through its innovative product range, SUNFLEX offers diverse possibilities to maximize ease and comfort while at the same time enhancing functionality. Today’s home owners particularly appreciate easy and intuitive operability, and with SUNFLEX this comes with high quality standards and durability. SUNFLEX systems are already used in many areas of daily life, all around the world and now they are available in Thailand. The products on offer include Glazed Folding Doors, Terrace and Conservatory Glazing, Balcony and Facade Glazing, Store Entrances, Room Dividers and Dividing Walls.

These products are all backed by solid guarantees and installed by professionals, trained in the specific application of these ultra-efficient lifestyle systems.

A New View
SUNFLEX glazed folding doors transforms your living spaces into multi-functional areas. Dynamic opening systems maximize the room’s opening capability without sacrificing practical requirements such as thermal insulation and security. This allows you to create a place of limitless possibility and well-being. The innovative SUNFLEX folding/sliding systems come in only aluminum. Personalized solutions can be tailor-made exactly to your specific needs.

Expanding Horizons
With the SUNFLEX slide and turn or folding/sliding systems, you can make the most of your conservatory or terrace throughout the year, enjoying the natural surroundings no matter the season or weather conditions. Come sun, rain or storm, you enjoy maximum protection from the element without having to miss out on Thailand’s beautiful views. Your living spaces can be completely opened up in the warmer months while fast, hassle free functionality means a swift shut down is always available if the weather changes. You can save on cooling bills by letting the natural breezes floe through your property in an unrivalled choice of designs and options include canopied terraces covers that fit all modern architectural requirements. In this way, slide and turn or folding/sliding systems can be tailored to the most diverse individual needs.

Inner Vision
Room dividers and dividing walls by SUNFLEX create new perspectives and spatial effects for any room. Advanced, contemporary designs create an ambience that make people feel comfortable, relaxed and allows them to communicate with ease. Moveable translucent glass elements allow for openness and transparency, while at the same time offering a variety of options for different situations.

Design can be made for informal movement, whether in daily life or at work and this also applies to commercial environments such as shops, showrooms or galleries. In hotels and restaurants, the impact of the glass designs is as impressive as it is in lobbies, offices and conference rooms. The possible applications of the SUNFLEX horizontal sliding wall system are virtually unlimited. Glass elements allow for an unobstructed view through the entire room, barely noticeable and therefore perfect for functional entrances and enclosures. They provide a natural ambiance, while adding elegance and spaciousness.

Commercial Advantage
Retail entrances are the visual business card of your company. Prospective customers and guests make their decision to enter or walk past based on the image presented to them. An open, transparent entrance gives customers the opportunity to interact with your merchandise or services immediately. Large glass surfaces that can also be opened significantly lower the inhibition threshold. This means you can invite your customers and guests to enter your commercial space in style.

More Information:

SUNFLEX ASIA Ltd.
samui@sunflexasia.com
www.sunflexasia.com
Tel.: +66 (0) 77 414 412
Fax.: +66 (0) 77 414 413
Mobile: +66 (0) 81 797 4399

First W Retreat in Southeast Asia to Open Summer 2010

W Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Coetzer Deysel as general manager of W Retreat – Koh Samui.  The first W Retreat in Southeast Asia, W Retreat – Koh Samui is scheduled to open in summer 2010.  An all-villa beachfront resort set on the north shore of Thailand’s famed Samui island, W Retreat – Koh Samui brings an alluring new dimension of cutting-edge design, contemporary lifestyle and exhilarating experiences to Thailand.

“I’m honored to be entrusted with the management of this wonderful new property, and I’m especially excited about bringing the first W Retreat to Southeast Asia,” said Deysel. “Located on one of the most beautiful and fun islands imaginable, W Retreat – Koh Samui will immediately become one of the coolest, most exciting and fashionable destinations in the world, delivering a fully integrated contemporary lifestyle experience with the signature W twist.”

Deysel’s brings more than a decade of experience in the hospitality industry to his new position, most recently serving as hotel manager of W Retreat & Spa – Maldives.  Deysel’s prior positions include managerships at Madikwe River Lodge in South Africa; Shibula Lodge & Bush Spa in South Africa; Exeter Game Lodges in South Africa, and Chapungu Tented Camp in South Africa.  A passionate advocate of conservation and wildlife, Deysel is an active member of the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA), which provides educational opportunities to promote the conservation and rehabilitation of the cultural and natural heritage of Southern Africa.

Capitalizing on Thailand’s long history of festivals and lunar ceremonies, W Koh Samui will be the destination where daytime is dedicated to individual moments and relaxation, while the night brings energy and celebration.  With its powdery golden sands and unspoiled waters, W’s location is a perfect sanctuary for local and global jetsetters alike, and the Retreat’s signature programming and service promise will bring a unique dimension to the everyday resort experience and a new way to escape.

W Retreat Koh Samui’s opening package, Retreat and Surrender, is now available for booking.  The Retreat and Surrender experience includes accommodation in one of W Retreat – Koh Samui’s 75 private villas equipped with modern lifestyle innovations; W’s Whatever/Whenever credit of THB2,500 per day for use in the Retreat’s restaurants, bars and spa; breakfast for two; roundtrip airport transfers and upgrade to the next room category.

The resort island of Koh Samui is experiencing growing pains as hotel supply hits 16,069 rooms according to the Samui Hotel Market Update, an extensive research project into the market undertaken by leading Thailand consulting firm C9 Hotelworks.

Citing the prevailing challenge for the destination was a distinct lack of direct international flights, as domestic flight traffic represented 91% of all air traffic to the island during 2009.

“The resonating lack of international airlift is stalling the island’s move into a mainstream tourism destination.” However, 541 internationally branded rooms opening in the next 15 months is poised to have a positive impact and could move the industry up the value chain.”

The report highlights performance metrics due to price discounting, which impacted rates through a 19% decrease in 2009 compared to 2008. A domino effect saw occupancy decline by 5% and RevPAR down 20%.

During the first six months of 2009, overall arrivals to Koh Samui slumped 23%, attributed mainly to political concerns. A strong second half upswing in occupancy fell short of clawing back the shortfall. Emerging growth markets were Eastern Europe, Malaysia, Indonesia, India and the Middle East.

“Discounting on the heels of a dynamic shift to a greater reliance on short-haul Asian based visitors is creating volatile trading market conditions. The short-term outlook for market absorption of new hotels could see supply outpace demand.

Despite challenges during the current infrastructure catch up period, an imposed transformation led by significant resorts such as the new W Retreat provide an upbeat longer term outlook.”

Bangkok Airways, a sub-lessee and a property manager of Samui Airport, has been granted permission from Department of Civil Aviation to increase the International Passenger Service Charge (International PSC) for Samui Airport, from Bt500 to Bt600 per ticket.

 This will impact passengers whose air tickets are issued from March 1.

 DBS Vickers Securities (Thailand) considered this increase as a positive news for Samui Airport Property Fund (SPF), the 30-year airport leasee formed in 2006 with Bangkok Airways as a principal unit holder.

 The increase in service charge will generate additional income of Bt20 per an international departing passenger whose ticket is issued from March 1 onwards to the fund. Note that international passengers accounted for 32 per cent of total passengers of 775,201 in 2009. 

 Currently, the service charge collected by Bangkok Airways is Bt300 per passenger for domestic flights and Bt500 per passenger for international flights.  SPF, however, currently gets Bt300 per all types of passengers from the airline which has to shoulder all operating expenses of the airport. 

 According to the leasehold agreement, SPF will earn 20 per cent, on the upside, if the service charge collected by the operator increases from the current rate.  This means that from March 1, SPF will receive Bt320 revenue per an international passenger.

 In 2009, the number of passengers to Samui grew 4.3 per cent on year.

Baan Taling Ngam Resort on Koh Samui, owned by the defunct Lehman Brothers (Thailand), will be offered for tender later this month.

It will be the bank’s first asset in Thailand to be sold as an open-market transaction since the giant Wall Street investment bank collapsed in late 2008.

Binswanger Brooker (Thailand), a property consultancy, has been reviewing Lehman’s local assets for the past three months as a consultant for potential investors. “[Lehman Brothers] assets that we’re looking at mainly are hotel and hospitality businesses,” said Nigel Cornick, CEO of Binswanger Brooker (Thailand).

“We have studied the opportunity for our clients to buy debt or stakes held by Lehman Brothers.”

Baan Taling Ngam Resort was one of four assets Lehman Brothers (Thailand) purchased from listed developer Natural Park Plc’s subsidiary Pacific Assets Plc in October 2005 in a transaction totalling 3.22 billion baht.

Lehman Brothers (Thailand) also owned two leasehold office buildings – One Pacific Place and Two Pacific Place on Sukhumvit Road – as well as Pantip Court Executive Residence on Sathon Road and Le Royal Meridien Phuket Yacht Club in Phuket.

Lehman’s investment in Thailand totalled about US$1 billion, representing about 0.33% of worldwide assets of US$300 billion, said Mr Cornick.

Assets Lehman Brothers jointly owned with partners included the Mercury Building and the Ital-Thai Building.

Lehman Brothers was also a creditor of three companies – Natural Park Plc, Grande Asset Plc and Central Group. The bank’s debt to Raimon Land Plc has been settled, he said.

“We are also taking a look at a few listed property firms to see whether there is any chance to buy stakes,” said Mr Cornick, who joined Binswanger last July.

“Most listed property firms are in a good shape now but only a handful of them need debt restructuring.”

Binswanger’s recent activity includes acting as a consultant to the buyer in the acquisition by investor Well Base Development Limited of 156.36 million shares of Golden Land Property Development Plc (GOLD) last month, which accounted for 24.82% of the company.

On Feb 3, Chan Bulakul, as a representative of Well Base, was appointed as a member of GOLD’s executive committee.

Mr Chan is major shareholder of the MAI-listed Brooker Group, which holds 60% in Binswanger Brooker (Thailand). The remaining 40% is held by Mr Cornick.

Binswanger Booker is involved in a deal worth 3 billion baht for Thai investors looking to acquire entities, stakes, debts and properties. The company expects to close the deal within six months.

The firm was established four years ago by the Brooker Group with a registered capital of 7 million baht. It advises clients from the United States and Japan that want to buy, sell or rent industrial estate.

The company has been advising a manufacturing company seeking to sell a factory and an automobile-related firm that may sell a factory in Thailand.

The company also advises Thai clients on real estate investments, asset acquisitions and re-developing properties.