Released on: September 5, 2008, 7:59 am

Press Release Author: Astudo Hotel & Resort management

Industry: Management

Press Release Summary: Astudo Hotel & Resort Management, manager of X2 Resorts, Away
Resorts and Le Bayburi, is proudly announcing the opening of Away (Tusita) Chumphon,
scheduled in September 2008. The resort is located on a beautiful unspoiled beach,
Had Arunothai. Dozens of stunning limestone islands rising out of the sea are in
full view.

Press Release Body: Chumphon, Thailand – September 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort
Management, manager of X2 Resorts, Away Resorts and Le Bayburi, is proudly
announcing the opening of Away (Tusita) Chumphon, scheduled in September 2008.

Being the first southern province to be reached from every other part of the
country, Chumphon is regarded as a gateway through which southbound visitors will
have to pass before continuing on their routes to the western or eastern coasts.
Chumphon is not only renowned for its abundant seafood, but also known as a
province of succulent fruits with various marvelous attractions like beaches,
islands, forests and caves.

Chumphon covers a total area of 6,009 square kilometers with a long coast stretching
for 222 kilometers and 47 islands. Its boundary reaches Prachuap Khiri Khan in the
North, the Gulf of Thailand in the East, Suratthani in the South and Ranong and
Myanmar in the West. Geographically, its landscape is alternate plains and
mountains. Coconut, rambutan, durian, mangosteen, banana, and pineapple are some
varieties of fruits densely grown on eastern plains.

The resort, (previously known as Tusita Resort), covering a total area of 25 Rai
(40,000 square meters), is located on a beautiful unspoiled beach, Had Arunothai.
Dozens of stunning limestone islands rising out of the sea are in full view. Nearby
is Paknam Tako, an estuary where guests can observe the lifestyle of the local
fishermen and watch the fishing boats bringing home the day’s haul close to sunset.
Koh Tao, the premier diving area in the Gulf of Thailand is directly to the east
with Arunothai providing the closest access point on the mainland and is closer to
Koh Tao than the usual point of departure Koh Samui.

The 22 accommodations in the resort comprise of:
- 1 Residence Villa of 150 sqm,
- 2 Beach Suites of 80 sqm,
- 1 Beach Pool Villa of 90 sqm,
- 2 Beach Rooms of 60 sqm,
- 16 Garden Villas of 80 sqm.

The facilities of the resort include a restaurant serving Seafood, Thai and
International cuisine, a spa with two treatment rooms and two outdoor massage
“Salas”, a swimming pool, a bar, a lounge/library, a fitness centre and Wi-Fi
(wireless Internet access system) without entering the password throughout the
resort.

Away resorts are the epitome of peaceful hideaways. All resorts offer guests every
opportunity to truly slow down and enjoy their holiday but at the same time provide
an interesting and unique array of activities and tours to provide a perfect balance
for your holiday. A key hallmark of Away Resorts is their relaxed casual atmosphere,
blended with high levels of individual service.

About Astudo Hotel & Resort Management
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management (www.astudo.com) is an international hotel
management group based in Thailand. It manages 3 brands, with several properties in
a growing portfolio and a fourth brand soon to be released.

X2 Resorts (www.X2resorts.com), Thailand’s first designer hotel chain, first
launched in Kui Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan - December 2007 and followed by Samui,
Suratthani – June 2008. Future X2 resorts anticipated to open in mid 2010 are X2 Koh
Tan and X2 Koh Kood.

Away Resorts (www.awayresorts.com), Tropical Polynesian favour resorts, first
launched in Koh Kood, Trat – October 2007, Chumphon, Mae-Rim Chiang Mai in end 2008,
Koh Pha-Ngan and Koh Samui in late 2009.

Le Bayburi (www.lebayburi.com), Luxury private residences, first launched in
Pranburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan – July 2007 and followed by Koh Samui, Suratthani –
scheduled to open in mid 2009.

For more information about Astudo’s hotel management service, please contact Klaus
R. Rauter, Group General Manager at klaus@astudo.com.

For media enquiries please contact:
Piangporn Chaiphet (Ms.)
PR & Events Manager
Phone: +66 2696 8239 Ext. 119
E-mail: pr@astudo.com

For more information, visit www.astudo.com, www.awayresorts.com


Web Site: http://www.astudo.com

Contact Details: About Astudo Hotel & Resort Management
Level 3, 180/9 Wireless Road (Sarasin),
Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330 Thailand.
Phone: +662 696 8239
Fax: +662 696 8202
E-mail: sales@astudo.com