MORE evidence of Phuket's present and future as a city comes with the announcement of construction of a 16-storey block of 186 condominiums, to be sold off the plan.
The Light will tower over a two rai block near Suanluang public park in southern Phuket City at a cost of 400 million baht or more.
The condos cost between 1.3 million baht for a studio apartment and 7.6 million for a two-bedroom spread near the top. Prices are current until March 31, developers say.
The project is designed for a mixture of locals, investors and expats. Phuket Living Company CEO Supakorn Boonyajorn says they expect to have 50 percent Phuket buyers, 15-20 percent expats, with Thai investors taking out the rest.
Counting the block at 16 storeys takes in 15 for parking, entertainment and accommodation and the rooftop, which is being presented as a combination of a garden area and a helicopter pad.
Helicopters seem to be a fixture of some projects before they lift off the drawing board on Phuket.
The last helicopter rooftop project, envisaged for a Patong property, turned into a more practical rooftop dining area and swimming pool.
The Light has three elevators, its own generator for emergencies, and is being promoted as offering views from every property.
Fittings are built-in, and the style, judging from the showcase apartment near the projected site, will be clean and modern.
Parking on two floors is planned to cater for 250-300 vehicles.
The third floor will contain the community swimming pool, a large kids' pool and a fitness centre.
Construction is expected to be finished by December 2011.
The Light telephone number: 076 223344 or e: sales@thelightcondo.com www.lightcondo.com
Phuket Jellyfish: Warning Cover 'Makes No Sense'The Light will tower over a two rai block near Suanluang public park in southern Phuket City at a cost of 400 million baht or more.
The condos cost between 1.3 million baht for a studio apartment and 7.6 million for a two-bedroom spread near the top. Prices are current until March 31, developers say.
The project is designed for a mixture of locals, investors and expats. Phuket Living Company CEO Supakorn Boonyajorn says they expect to have 50 percent Phuket buyers, 15-20 percent expats, with Thai investors taking out the rest.
Counting the block at 16 storeys takes in 15 for parking, entertainment and accommodation and the rooftop, which is being presented as a combination of a garden area and a helicopter pad.
Helicopters seem to be a fixture of some projects before they lift off the drawing board on Phuket.
The last helicopter rooftop project, envisaged for a Patong property, turned into a more practical rooftop dining area and swimming pool.
The Light has three elevators, its own generator for emergencies, and is being promoted as offering views from every property.
Fittings are built-in, and the style, judging from the showcase apartment near the projected site, will be clean and modern.
Parking on two floors is planned to cater for 250-300 vehicles.
The third floor will contain the community swimming pool, a large kids' pool and a fitness centre.
Construction is expected to be finished by December 2011.
The Light telephone number: 076 223344 or e: sales@thelightcondo.com www.lightcondo.com
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Phuketwan editor writing in response to a comment following "Planet Phuket: Small Town Thinkers Out of Touch" article, January 25 2010: "High-rise buildings do not define a city."
Phuketwan editor scoring points in the intro to a property puff piece, February 10 2010:
"More evidence of Phuket's present and future as a city comes with the announcement of construction of a 16-storey block of 186 condominiums..."
Tee hee!
Editor: The articles were written by different authors. It's a little difficult to understand your point, or even whether there is any point at all. . .
Posted by Simon Smith on February 10, 2010 13:29