The Residences at The St. Regis® Bangkok Power Ahead in Preparation for October Launch

BANGKOK, THAILAND (Aug. 24, 2010) – The Residences at The St. Regis Bangkok (top left photo)  continues to stay on course in preparation for the scheduled October launch of this luxurious, urban dwelling in Thailand’s modern metropolis.

 Commitment and financing from Minor International PLC, the project’s developer, remain strong.

 In addition, confidence in Bangkok is buoyed by Travel + Leisure, a publication that caters to the luxury travel market, recently naming Bangkok as number one in the magazine’s 2010 “World’s Best City” list.

“The Travel + Leisure ranking affirms what we have known about Bangkok all along,” said William E. Heinecke, (top right photo) Chairman and CEO of Minor International PLC.

“We are undeterred in our vision to provide the ultimate urban living experience in this wonderful city, the first destination in Thailand to feature St. Regis Residences.

" We continue to trust in Bangkok’s appeal as a world-class destination, and have every confidence that this is the ideal market for this special St. Regis offering.”

The results of Travel + Leisure’s survey of readers who voted on the world’s top destinations appear in the July issue. Bangkok is ranked as the top city in the world, followed by Chiang Mai. Rounding out the top 10 cities across the globe are Florence (Italy), San Miguel de Allende (Mexico), Rome (Italy), Sydney (Australia), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Oaxaca (Mexico), Barcelona (Spain) and New York City (the United States).

This is the second time readers voted Bangkok as the top city in the world. In 2008, it was ranked number one on Travel + Leisure’s list over metropolises such as Buenos Aires and Cape Town, South Africa.

“We are thrilled with the landmark entry of the St. Regis brand into Thailand.

"The sustained demand for luxury accommodations, the legendary bespoke service and the unrivaled location of The Residences at The St. Regis Bangkok will make an extremely attractive choice for travelers coming to this dynamic capital city,” said Mr. Miguel Ko (lower left photo), Chairman & President for Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Asia Pacific.

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