Exotiq Real Estate announces new operators for Krabi

Jan. 23, 2009 - PRLog -- Newspaper Direct – Krabi Co. Ltd, the publishers of the popular tourist publication The Krabi Magazine have agreed a three year contract with Exotiq to operate a real estate brokerage from premises located on the high street in Ao Nang.

Expected to be fully operational by March, the new office will cover an area of Thailand which boasts some of the most spectacular real estate in the world. In addition to prime property in and around Krabi, the office will focus on other popular islands such as Koh Hong and Koh Lanta; where a branch office will be opened by the next high season.

“Our well established publishing business gives us unique access to the best property choices in the Krabi region” explained Thomas Gennaro, MD of Newspaper Direct, at the singing ceremony in Phuket. “We will be in a position to exclusively represent some of the most unique listings on the market”

The new Exotiq Office will be staffed by European and Thai agents, with Italian, French and German speakers available.

“We are delighted to welcome Thomas and his team to the Exotiq family” commented Angus Maclachlan, CEO of Exotiq Thailand. “This area of Thailand has enormous potential for holiday and retirement home development and fits into our network very nicely. Prices here are much lower than in neighbouring Phuket and the infrastructure is improving all the time”

Krabi becomes the sixth location for Exotiq in Thailand. Since 2007, agencies have opened in Koh Samui, Pattaya, Koh Chang, Hua Hin and Phuket. In Chiang Mai, Exotiq have an associate broker deal with Jasmine Homes.

Exotiq Real Estate operates eleven offices in nine paradise locations throughout Indonesia and Thailand. They have also recently opened an interior design and furnishing showroom in Hua Hin under the ‘Exotiq Living’ brand.

For more information, contact:

Exotiq Real Estate: Angus Maclachlan on 083 116 2852 or e-mail amaclachlan@exotiq.com

Exotiq Living: Greg Love on 086 087 6926 or e-mail greg@exotiqliving.com

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Exotiq is a brand developed to help people realize the dream of a new lifestyle in tropical paradises.
The company, based in Bali and Thailand, operates in the property, travel, publishing and retailing sectors.
'Exotiq Real Estate' is South East Asia's largest network of resort focused real estate consultants with offices in Bali, Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Koh Chang, Koh Samui, Krabi, Lombok, Pattaya & Phuket. www.exotiqrealestate.com
'Exotiq Villa Holidays' is a web based vacation programme offering affordable holidays in private luxury villas. www.exotiqvillaholidays.com
'Exotiq Magazines' are a collection of quarterly magazines showcasing the best property investment opportunities in Thailand and Indonesia. www.exotiqrealestate.com/thailand
'Exotiq Living' is an interior furnishing and design showroom chain, the first shop has just opened in Hua Hin, Thailand. www.exotiqliving.com