Thailand. Koh Yao Noi

MR. MARKUS A.FREY
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Changes are afoot on a small island in the middle of the glorious Phang Nga Bay in southern Thailand. Koh Yao Noi has, until recently, been relatively unnoticed except by a few lucky travellers who happened to stumble upon it and experience the ambiance of the locals, the wonderfully unspoiled beaches and the beauty of being able to drive home with precious little traffic. The island is now changing and, thanks to a handful of ambitious but environmentally-conscious developers… it's just the start of what looks set to be one of the most desirable locations in the region.
A Man With a Passion for Views
What do you imagine would happen if you spun together some land on an 'undiscovered' island; two highly knowledgeable social anthropologists; a chance meeting with a man who collects views and a sprinkling of magic from a friendly ghost?
Even in his wildest dreams, Markus A. Frey, Swiss banker and entrepreneur had not anticipated what would materialize from this rather unusual hotch potch.
What eventually grew from this little pot of gold was to put the 'undiscovered' island on the map forever - starting with the birth of a unique resort and moving on to offering foreign investors the chance to have a slice of the pie by purchasing homes here. The establishment of Koyao Island Resort was to fashion a special sanctuary within the same landscape that existed when a traveling Frenchman bought the land years before.
Around 26 years ago, social anthropologist and acting Consul for France, Jean Boulbe bought the land where Koyao Island Resort now stands. He kept it as it was, visiting for picnics on occasions, until four or five years ago when his health was failing and he decided he ought to sell.

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