From left to right: Mr. Rustom Vickers - Group Director of Development, Dusit International, Mr. Chanin Donavanik - Chief Executive Officer, Dusit International, Mr. Suvait Theeravachirakul, Director and Chief Executive Officer, MBK Group, Ms. Arthorn Vanasantakul, Board of Director of MBK Hotel and Resort, MBK Group — Photo by Dusit
Central Garden at Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort — Photo by Dusit

Dusit International and MBK Hotel and Resort announced the launch of the Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort. At a signing ceremony jointly presided over by Khun Chanin Donavanik, Dusit International's Managing Director and CEO, and Khun Suvait Theeravachirakul, MBK Group's Director and CEO, it was announced Dusit will rebrand the property from 1 July 2015.

The Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort, located on a secluded stretch of the beautiful Klong Muang Beach, will boast a fresh, modern-Thai design that capitalises on the surrounding lush, tropical landscape. The resort will offer 240 spacious and inviting guest rooms, 3 restaurants, 1 bar, 2 beachfront swimming pools, meeting facilities, a Spa, a gym, a club lounge and a kid's club, making it an excellent choice for leisure travelers and bespoke events.

"The Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort is an excellent addition to our portfolio," said Khun Chanin Donavanik. "It is a natural fit for the brand, complementing our well-established Dusit Thani resort properties here in Thailand." He continued, "This signing underpins our confidence in the country, and in the high potential of Krabi as a growing destination. Dusit continues to pursue international expansion, but Thailand definitely plays a role in our growth plans."

"This is an exciting new project between longstanding partners, which brings the best of each company to the table," added Khun Suvait Theeravachirakul. "It is great to grow the long-standing relationship between MBK and Dusit, and we have every confidence our resort will be very successful under a strong regional brand."

About Dusit Hotels and Resorts

Dusit Hotels and Resorts is the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies. With a heartfelt belief and commitment to introducing Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to the world, Dusit Hotels and Resorts offers guests a uniquely special stay in high-style surroundings and a personalised approach to service. The group's portfolio of hotels, resorts and luxury villas includes more than 300 properties operating under a total of eight brands (Devarana – Dusit Retreats, Dusit Thani, Dusit Suites, Dusit Collection, dusitD2, Dusit Princess, ASAI Hotels, and Elite Havens) across 18 countries worldwide.

For more information, please visit dusit.com.

About Dusit International

Established in 1948, Dusit International or Dusit Thani Public Company Limited (DUSIT) is a leading hospitality group listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Its operations comprise five distinct yet complementary business units: Dusit Hotels and Resorts, Dusit Hospitality Education, Dusit Foods, Dusit Estate, and Hospitality-Related Services.

Dusit International's diversified investments in real estate development, hospitality-related services, and the food sector are part of its long-term strategy for sustainable growth, which focuses on three key areas: balance, expansion and diversification.

For more information, please visit dusit-international.com.