First St. Regis Residential Development in Thailand Features 53 Pristine Residences in Bangkok’s Vibrant Business and Entertainment District

Minor International PCL and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. are pleased to announce the launch of The Residences at The St. Regis Bangkok, the highly anticipated debut of Thailand’s first St. Regis development. Already a phenomenon on the world real estate market, The Residences at The St. Regis Bangkok offer unparalleled luxury and bespoke St. Regis services at one of Bangkok’s most coveted addresses.

“What a pleasure to be celebrating the official launch of this long-awaited project,” said William E. Heinecke, CEO of Minor International PCL, the project developer. “The Residences at The St. Regis Bangkok represent a perfect convergence of opportunities for discerning owners – the world’s most vibrant city, the world’s most exclusive luxury brand and all its attendant services, and meticulously designed world-class residences.”

“We are proud to partner with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and to introduce the ultimate luxurious St. Regis lifestyle experience to Bangkok. The arrival of such a branded development where residents can enjoy the extensive privileges and services from the adjoining luxury St. Regis Hotel is a first for Bangkok and we are glad to be the first to embrace this model,” added Heinecke.

“We are proud to debut the St. Regis brand in Bangkok with the launch of The Residences at The St. Regis Bangkok, offering the iconic luxury, unmatched privilege and bespoke services for which the St. Regis brand is renowned,” said Miguel Ko, Chairman & President, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific. “Truly one of the most desirable destinations, The Residences at St. Regis Bangkok offers our residents a unique mix of culture and cuisine at one of the best addresses in the world.”

The Residences at The St. Regis Bangkok features only 53 private residences – a true symbol of prestige and exclusivity, and are located in a prime location along Rajadamri Road, in close proximity to the prestigious entertainment and business districts of Bangkok. They are already setting a new standard for luxury living in Thailand, and are ideally positioned to cater to the city’s influential leaders as well as world travelers. Indeed, the word is out about The Residences as all of the duplex penthouses and a number of the three and four-bedroom residences have already been sold. Moreover, The Residences have received numerous industry accolades, including The Best Condo Development Bangkok & Best Condo Development Thailand at the prestigious Thailand Property Awards last month.

Rising from the 25th to the 45th floors of a 47-story building, and designed by leading New York-based Brennan Beer Gorman Architects, The Residences at The St. Regis Bangkok is destined to become one of the city skyline’s defining silhouettes. The Residences feature 53 exclusive St. Regis branded homes – a first for the Thailand and IndoChina region – ranging from approximately 320 to 920 square meters and including three- and four-bedroom units, deluxe penthouses and duplex penthouses with private pools. The prices of the residences range from THB69M to THB218M.

The Residences feature exquisite interior design by Brennan Beer Gorman Monk Interiors that translates a century of glamour and tradition into regionally-inspired timeless elegance. Perfectly designed for embellishment, the thoughtfully-considered interiors offer clean palettes, natural teak woods, Turkish Marfil and Italian Carrera marble stone floors, fully fitted bathrooms, Pogen Pohl kitchens and Caesar Stone Quartz counters complementing floor-to-ceiling windows with commanding views of downtown Bangkok.

In addition, owners can take advantage of a unique partnership between Minor International and the renowned Lotus Arts de Vivre to accent their residences with unique, Thai-inspired objets d’arts. The extraordinary, one-of-a-kind pieces incorporate beautiful and sumptuous materials from the region, such as rubies, Basra pearls, gold, jade, emeralds, Liana Wood, red lacquer. Distinctive home accents and accessories from Lotus Arts de Vivre are already incorporated into the interiors of the show residences, and will be available first to Residence owners before being released on the market. Minor is also partnering with Infine Design, one of the leading interior designers in Thailand, to create one of the show residences. Infine Design services will also be available to Residence owners at competitive rates as they design their beautiful homes.

The Residences at The St. Regis Bangkok owners will have access to the complete suite of amenities and uncompromising services at the adjoining St. Regis Bangkok Hotel, opening in early 2010. Dining venues include the world famous Zuma as well as JoJo, Viu, The Decanter wine cellar, and Lobby bar and lounge. In addition, owners and their guests can take advantage of the world famous Elemis Spa, the first in Thailand.

Exclusive facilities for The Residences include The Astor Residence Lounge, an invigorating haven of wellness, accessible solely by residents and their guests. The Astor Residence Lounge offers 270-degree views of Bangkok’s brilliant skyline, a multi-purpose room, meeting room and private lounge. Additionally, residents will have exclusive access to a fully-equipped fitness center featuring luxury facilities, a fitness room, and state-of-the-art equipment; separate male and female Jacuzzi and steam rooms; and a stunning private swimming pool on the 24th floor.

Following in the century-old celebrated tradition of the legendary St. Regis New York, The Residences at The St. Regis Bangkok will feature the famed St. Regis butler service and luxury accommodations for worldly travelers. The renowned St. Regis Butler Service offers unparalleled round-the-clock personal attention to every residence owner. Trained in the English tradition, the butlers provide ever-present yet unobtrusive service while anticipating residents’ needs.

Selected by Travel + Leisure as the 2010 “World’s Best City,” Bangkok is vibrant and cosmopolitan, with endless offerings of art, culture and entertainment that are grounded in breathtaking beauty and tradition. The neighborhood surrounding The Residences at The St. Regis Bangkok abounds with alluring diversions, merging the fresh vibrancy of the city with a highly sophisticated lifestyle. A dedicated walkway connects St. Regis Bangkok to the BTS Skytrain network at Rajadamri Station, a single stop from the city’s most upscale shopping and dining experiences.

The Residences will provide convenient access to the upscale shopping districts as well as the major business districts along Silom and Sathorn Roads. Located opposite the Royal Bangkok Sports Club, all Residences at The St. Regis Bangkok offer spectacular views of the famed race track, the only 18-hole golf course in the heart of Bangkok, and the most verdant space in the city, Lumpini Park – encompassing rare open public space, trees, playgrounds, and a lake where visitors can enjoy leisure boating.

For more information, please visit www.stregisbangkokresidences.com or contact +66 (0)2 365 7500 or propertysales@minornet.com.

About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
Combining classic sophistication and modern luxury, the St. Regis brand remains faithful to its commitment to excellence. Founded by John Jacob Astor IV, with the opening of the first St. Regis hotel in New York City over a century ago, The St. Regis brand of hotels is known for its unique luxury, customized service and refined elegance in the best destinations worldwide. Plans for the brand to globally continue its legacy include long-awaited St. Regis properties in Bahia Beach, Puerto Rico, Bal Harbour and on the exclusive island of Bermuda. In Latin America, the St. Regis brand will unveil new hotels and resorts in Buenos Aires, and the Riviera Maya. In Asia, the St. Regis brand has also announced plans to open properties in Bangkok, Chengdu, Kuala Lumpur, Lhasa, Nanjing, Osaka, Sanya Yalong Bay and Tianjin. In Africa and the Middle East, the St. Regis brand will continue to expand in Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Doha and Mauritius. The distinctive trait of the St. Regis experience is customized service and attention, coveted locations and luxurious design. For more information on St. Regis Hotels & Resorts please visit the new www.stregis.com.

About Minor International PCL
Minor International PCL is one of Thailand’s largest hospitality and leisure companies, with a portfolio of 32 hotels operating in eight countries under the Anantara, Marriott, Four Seasons, Elewana and Minor International brands in Thailand, the Maldives, Vietnam, Africa, the Middle East, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. The company is also one of the leading spa operators in Asia Pacific with over 30 spas under Mandara, Anantara brands. A member of the Stock Exchange of Thailand blue chip SET 50 Index, Minor is also recognized by Asia Money magazine as Thailand’s Best Managed Medium Cap Company for financial and business performance, management strategy and vision, and shareholder value creation.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1025 properties in 100 countries and territories with 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft®, and Element SM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.