Released on: September 5, 2008, 8:05 am

Press Release Author: Astudo Hotel & Resort management

Industry: Management

Press Release Summary: Astudo Hotel & Resort Management’s portfolio has been
expanding rapidly across Thailand over the last few years. After successfully
launching several resort properties under its X2 Resorts, Away Resorts and Le
Bayburi brands, Astudo has the honor to proudly present their latest development
Away Mae-Rim Chiang Mai, scheduled to open in November 2008.

Press Release Body: Chiang Mai, Thailand – September 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort
Management’s portfolio has been expanding rapidly across Thailand over the last few
years. After successfully launching several resort properties under its X2 Resorts,
Away Resorts and Le Bayburi brands, Astudo has the honor to proudly present their
latest development Away Mae-Rim - Chiang Mai, scheduled to open in November 2008.

Chiang Mai is the largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand,
and is the capital of Chiang Mai Province. It is located some 700 km (435 mi) north
of Bangkok, among some of the highest mountains in the country. The city stands on
the Ping River, which is a major tributary of the Chao Phraya River.

In recent years Chiang Mai has become an increasingly modern city. It has many
attractions for the thousands of foreign visitors who come each year. Chiang Mai\'s
historic importance is derived from its important strategic location on an ancient
trade route. Long before the modern influx of foreign visitors, the city served as
an important centre for handcrafted goods, umbrellas, jewelry (particularly silver)
and woodcarving.

The resort, set on 25 Rai (40,000 square meters), is ideally located in the tranquil
Mae-Rim valley. This superb property provides the finest relaxation, a spa and
excellent food and beverages. Understated rooms in huge sub-tropical surroundings
offer lovely views over the surrounding mountains and a sense of calmness. A perfect
place to relax and rejuvenate or to explore the well known Mae-Rim Valley.

The resort offers a combination of 50 rooms, comprising of:
- 2 Duplex Villas of 60 sqm.
- 1 Villa of 45 sqm.
- 13 Mini Suites of 45 sqm.
- 21 Pool Villas of 35 sqm.
- 5 Clubhouse Rooms of 30 sqm.
- 8 Budget Rooms of 20 sqm.

The standard room facilities offer individually controlled air conditioning, a mini
bar, a personal safe and hairdryer, tea & coffee making facilities, DVD & CD player
and satellite TV. The facilities of the resort include a restaurant offering a wide
variety of Seafood, Thai and International cuisine, a spa, a swimming pool, a bar, a
lounge and library.

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 and followed by Chumphon in September
2008, Mae-Rim, Chiang Mai, 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