The Mangosteen Resort & Spa, an independent luxury resort situated in Nai Harn area in Phuket’s beautiful South, has received its official five-star rating.

Mrs. von Keller attended in Bangkok on 27^th September 2005 on the World Tourism Day to get the award by the Foundation for Standards and Human Resources Development in the Service and Tourism Industry (Hotel Standards).

The Mangosteen Resort & Spa has for almost three years offered tourists a luxury retreat in Phuket. It is the only one of the total of four five-star resorts in Phuket that is independently owned and managed by the couple, Mr. Hajo von Keller, who had the idea creating a new concept for Boutique resorts in Phuket. It offers a unique experience for visitors who want to escape the hassle of the real world, away from the crowds but within 15 minutes reach of the major tourist attractions of the Island.

Phuket’s Best Kept Secret might not be such a top secret any more! The proof can be seen in The Mangosteen’s many return guests, who come for the second or third visit and view it as their second home.

Surrounded by a tropical garden on the beautiful hillside, with views over 4 bays and many Islands, the resort provides a unique experience of tranquility and peaceful relaxation.

With own products made of the healthy and tasteful Mangosteen fruit and our professional spa therapists, The Mangosteen offers one of the best, exclusive spas in Phuket. Only natural products are used for all treatments for a relaxing, unforgettable experience.

Enjoy excellent Thai, Mediterranean and International cuisine! Regular wine tasting at our well assorted underground wine cellar and special romantic candle light dinners are ideal for the many honeymooners visiting the resort.

We welcome you to come and try “Phuket’s Best Kept Secret” at The Mangosteen Resort & Spa.

Visit our website at www.mangosteen-phuket.com

Press Release: Mangosteen Suites Estate

Hajo von Keller | 29 May, 2006 03:44

“Phuket’s Best Lifestyle Investment”

Phuket’s booming property scene is set to flourish further with the announcement of the unique, seaview Mangosteen Suites Estate and Pool Villas at picturesque Rawai on the island’s far south. Under development and management by the Phuket-based owners of boutique Mangosteen Resort and Spa, the project construction will commence in May 2006.

The fully-managed apartments are complemented by a village ambience complete with breathtaking sea and island views from Koh Bon to Koh Racha, a large courtyard swimming pool, restaurant, bar, bakery, delicatessen and mini-mart. Residents also have full access to facilities at the adjoining resort, including restaurants, pools, fitness centre and spa.

Mangosteen Suites co-owner and developer Hajo Von Keller says he searched far and wide for the finest tropical homes architect. Designed by eco-friendly, South-East Asia based, English-trained Gary Fell of GFAB Architects the concept is spacious, open-air living reflecting the lush, tropical environs of Phuket whilst achieving design elements that contribute to the comfort and efficiency of the dwelling.

One unique, environmentally friendly detail of the 4 x one-bedroom residences, 18x two-bedroom, four-tier Mangosteen Suites apartments and two penthouses (both sold) is the use of reflecting pools to form the roofs of buildings, lowering internal temperatures by 5 degrees Celsius. A discreet central air-conditioning system allows for zero air pollution at the estate.

“The Mangosteen Suites will have the highest quality building materials, fittings and equipment available. As owner and developer of the project and adjoining resort, our team sourced the best products available world-wide and the construction is contracted to one of the most reputable firms in Thailand,” says Hajo Von Keller.

Investors of Mangosteen Suites managed apartments are able to vacation for up to 60 days yearly under the management contract with a gross variable 9-13 percent rental return – depending on term of owner occupancy (annual rental return of up to 7 percent is guaranteed). Rental of apartments, for a compulsory minimum of two years, is through the existing 5-star Mangosteen Resort marketing program. As innovative market leaders, Mangosteen Suites has no rental pool but separate rental accounts for each apartment. The estate offers 5-star quality and maintenance with a low common area maintenance fee. Sale prices include all furniture and equipment for the rental scheme. Leasehold and freehold contracts are available.

Nick Anthony, of Phuket-based resort and lifestyle property specialists Indigo Real Estate, reports high demand for managed estates this past year as buyers seek solid management to market their properties internationally. Importantly, and unusually, Mangosteen is offering a guaranteed initial yield ensuring that the initial start-up period is profitable for owners, a big plus.

“The returns generated by resort properties historically have been double the yield offered by stand alone villas with none of the property management headaches, clear accounting, quick re-sales and full hotel and concierge services whilst staying there…possibly the perfect beach investment,” says Nick Anthony.

Mangosteen Resort developers will also commence construction soon on the GFAB designed Mangosteen Pool Villas – a total of 28x two-and three-bedroom villas ranging in size from 230-267 sqm, each set on 650sqm, all with private swimming pool. Four larger land plots have been reserved for individual designer villas.

“We believe these high-quality lifestyle estates are the future of Phuket and we are offering our investors the best possible quality investments for their own futures,” von Keller adds.

Mangosteen estates are ideally located in Phuket’s south at Rawai, set on a high hillside with sought after south-eastern sea views of beautiful Phang Nga Bay – a boating, snorkelling and diving playground of idyllic islands and coral reefs. The area offers Phuket’s best beaches, scenery, restaurants, bars and is only 20 minutes from the major shopping facilities of Phuket City and 40 minutes from Phuket International Airport.

Prices start from US$328 000.

Further information on these properties, as well as other opportunities, are available from Indigo Real Estate

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7358 4200

Email: ann@indigore.com

www.indigore.com

Notes to the editor: Indigo Real Estate was established in 2002 by Nick Anthony. Nick has been in Asia since 1991, principally Hong Kong and saw the need for a luxury residential agency focusing on lifestyle properties. After a successful career as a stockbroker he formed his own investment banking group, Indigo Capital in 1997, working with Asian Hedge Funds and Entrepreneurs across Asia to raise capital, start new funds, build businesses and structure international operations before moving to the beaches and turquoise waters of Phuket.

Indigo Real Estate is SE Asia’s premium lifestyle property company and has built a strong reputation for its straight forward approach and its commitment to developing international partnerships of the highest calibre.

By Kerrie Hall for Indigo Real Estate (updated 07/04/06)

The Sands Nai Harn, a Mangosteen managed Boutique Resort!

Hajo von Keller | 28 September, 2006 00:02

Press Release, 12 July 2006

The Mangosteen Resort & Spa takes over “The Sands” management in Nai Harn Beach.

The Sands Nai Harn, a 32 unit condominium property, has recently changed its juristic person management. The co-owners have outvoted their current manager, so far a unique case in Phuket, to appoint The Mangosteen to turn their project into a resort style managed property.

Mangosteen owner Hajo von Keller sees great potential due to the fantastic location next to the Nai Harn lagoon, one minute walk to one of Phuket’s most beautiful beaches. “The apartments are ideal for families, all equiped with 2 bedrooms and kitchenette and with 150 sq.m. spacious and comfortable. With the proximity to the Mangosteen Resort, we will be able to transfer the quality of service and the high occupancy rates and revenues to The Sands Apartments within very short time. The resort’s centralized reservation and marketing system will be used to introduce the Sands into the market right away.”

The property also offers a central swimming pool with extensive deck space and a restaurant.

The Mangosteen is offering a lucrative rental program to all owners and expects most of them to join. “The rental program is basically the same as we are offering for our own new developments, the Mangosteen Pool Villas and Pool Suites. Owners can choose to enjoy their apartments for their own use up to 30 or 60 days per year, the rest of the time the units are managed like hotel rooms.”

There will be several upgrades on the property to assure the Sands will be successful and generates high revenue for both, the owners and the manager. Bookings can be made through www.mangosteen-phuket.com and all major travel agents, tour operators and online booking systems. The apartments will be available for rent, starting from the 1^st of September 2006.

The Mangosteen team plans transfering know-how and brand name to several properties around Asia in coming years. The Sands marks the beginning of this development with more to follow.

The Mangosteen Resort & Spa appoints GM

Hajo von Keller | 28 September, 2006 00:16

The Mangosteen Resort & Spa appoints GM Monday, 7th of August 2006

Mr. Azuan Noordin is being appointed as the new General Manager of The Mangosteen Resort & Spa, effective immediately. Malaysian by birth, Mr. Azuan Noordin holds a BS (Honors) degree in Hospitality Administration from well recognized and reputable Cornell University, Ithaca City , New York School of Hotel Administration. He also holds a Diploma of Hotel and Catering Management from the Malaysian most productive and successful hotelier school MARA University of Technology, Shah Alam, MALAYSIA. Apart from this he holds several professional certificates from the American Hotel and Motel Association (AH&MA). During his 19 year career Mr. Noordin spent a decade working around the continent with several international chain hotels such as Hilton, Holiday Inn, The Pan Pacific, The Waldorf Astoria, Best Western and a few other independent hotel and resort properties in Asia. Prior to his appointment, Mr Noordin was the Group General Manager of Baan Yin Dee Boutique Resort a member of Boutique Hotels and Resorts international for 3 years. In making the announcement Mr. Hajo said, “Azuan has already been well introduced in Phuket’s hotel niche market and was involved in several property developments. I am delighted that we are able to fill this key role for The Mangosteen with a person who is a specialist handling the emerging and fast growing Phuket hospitality market. He has demonstrated a keen innate management ability which he will be able to put to good use towards the brand concept of The Mangosteen Resorts group. Mangosteen will continue its efforts to spread its brand name to several properties around Asia in the coming years. Recently The Mangosteen Group has been appointed to turn The Sands (Nai Harn, Phuket), a 36 unit condominium property into a boutique resort style managed property. This marks the beginning of this development together with the existing and successful property project of The Mangosteen Pool Villas and The Mangosteen Suites Estate, which are scheduled to start construction by the 4th Quarter 2006. Mr. Noordin commented, “I am honored to have been offered the opportunity to manage and assist the sole owner and developer in achieving his dream. I am extremely excited by the future opportunities and challenges that awaits. With Phuket almost fully recovered from the effects of the tsunami and the buoyant Phuket property market, the future prospects for both Phuket and the Mangosteen Group are looking very encouraging.”

Mangosteen awared Diamond Collection member by Boutique Hotels International

Hajo von Keller | 11 October, 2006 01:20

The Mangosteen Resort & Spa, the first Boutique Hotels Diamond Collection Member in Asia.

Becoming a member of BHRI will allow worldwide travelers to recognize The Mangosteen Resort & Spa on a global basis and heightens the status of Phuket and Thailand along with The Mangosteen Resort & Spa.‘Identified as a Diamond Collection Boutique Hotel in this destination of choices, and within Boutique’s worldwide collection, validates our style, quality, and commitment from our staff, the management and ownership’, Hajo von Keller continued: “Industry reports are stating that individual travelers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, looking for new boutique resort experiences over commercial luxury. This is why The Mangosteen Resort & Spa is raising its standards for an exceptional experience in Phuket, Thailand.”

Perfectly blending originality, contemporary Bali and Thai style and traditional five-star qualities with stunning views, Mangosteen surpasses the most demanding of international expectations. The Mangosteen atop the hills offers unparalleled views over 4 bays, mountains and many surrounding Islands located along Phangna Bay and the Andaman Sea with 40 generously sized guest rooms and suites which can be visited at www.mangosteen-phuket.com

Boutique Hotel & Resort International awards a distinct identity to boutique hotels around the world that is recognized by travelers and travel professionals for a genuine boutique experience.

The showcase collection:

The Diamond Collection (discreet world class service)

The Emerald Collection (the very best in their destination)

The Sapphire Collection (distinctive style and décor of locale)

For more information www.boutiquehotelsandresorts.com

The Mangosteen Resort & Spa is noted for an exceptional attention to detail, unique hip and chick concept, uncompromised service and a new approach to boutique design. The celebration was opened by Mrs. Suwalai Pinpradab; Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand; Southern region office. Also many honoured guest participated in the elegant party such as Mr. Dirk Nauman, Honorary Consul of Germany for the Southern region of Thailand, Mrs. Christina Palm, Consul of Sweden in Phuket, Thailand, industry executives and media.The Mangosteen received Boutique Hotel Resort International’s (BHRI) Boutique Diamond Collection Award (Discreet World Class Service) on 7^th of October 2006. The celebration was held at The Mangosteen Resort & Spa. The award was presented to Mr. Hajo von Keller, owner and Managing Director of the resort, by Mr. John Sears, CEO of BHRI.