IBAP Members

AXA is the world leading financial service group with assets under management of Euro 1,218 billion and Euro 94 billion in consolidated revenues and being one of the world largest corporations. AXA operates with 170,000 employees and distributors to deliver the best quality of service to 67 million customers in over 55 countries. Our head office is located in Bangkok and branch offices in Samui (Suratthani), Huahin, Chiangmai, Nakhon Sawan, Khon Kaen, Chonburi, Pattaya, Surat Thani, Hatyai and Phuket. and Hua Hin (Prajuabkirikhan). We have an extensive network of professional staff and sales forces to take care of all your insurance needs.

We belong to the Bangkok Hospital Group a network healthcare of 18 private hospitals that makes us the biggest health care provider in South East Asia. We provide a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, we also have many advanced specialties, such as the Heart Center, Hip and Knee Center, Dental Center, and Aesthetic Center for plastic surgery. We are located in the south of Thailand on Phuket. We are within a close distance from world famous beaches such as Patong, Kata and Karon beach, available for holiday makers on a holiday makeover in Thailand.

The British International School (BIS), Phuket is an English medium, co-educational, day and boarding school, set within an extensive purpose built campus in the heart of the picturesque island of Phuket in southern Thailand. The school comprises a Primary and a Secondary School, both of which are located on the school's extensive 39 acre campus, providing world-class facilities which enable students to excel in sports as well as in their academic studies. The School was established in 1996 and is home to some 850 students from 18 months to 18 years of age. The student population comes from within Thailand and from overseas, with over 36 different nationalities represented.

Established in 1966 in Bangkok. CHAZ is known today in the top ten leading insurance brokers in Thailand. We currently holds licenses for Insurance as well as Reinsurance. Our services cover a full spectrum of non-life as well as life insurance engagements. Our product range reflects that we really are holding more than one sime response to serve the need of our clients, whether the client is a corporate or an individual. Type of insurance including property, engineering, automobile, marine, casualty, financial & specialty, miscellaneous, employee benefits, life, accident & health, wealth management.

Class Act Media Co., Ltd is the proud publisher of The Phuket News & The Southern Sun Samui and broadcaster of Live 89.5 Radio. The Phuket News is Phuket's biggest and best selling weekly English language newspaper, out every Friday, for sale in over 600 locations and in the guests rooms of some of the best 100 hotels & resorts in Phuket. Live 89.5 Radio offers a REAL radio experience. We don't just play music, we offer Listener interaction that gives you a TRUE radio experience and an incentive to listen.

Retired US Naval Aviator (Commander)
Charter member Phuket Navy League
Thailand station chief for Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA)
Circumnavigator - sailed to Thailand from Florida in 2004
Regatta race committee volunteer: King's Cup, Phang Nga regatta, Phuket Race week, Taser Worlds at Cape Panwa

Constructive Management provide a full portfolio of Project Management and Construction Management Services to suit Projects of all types and sizes.
Operating in the greater Phuket area for more than 10 years, we understand the intricacies and challenges of working within this environment and culture and more importantly how to gain the most from it.
Our Project Management service involves the clear definition, leadership, planning, management, control and delivery of projects on your behalf, ensuring your project goals are achieved.

DFDL Mekong specializes in emerging markets with a pan regional tax and legal expertise developed throughout the Mekong region (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam) and Singapore. With a team of over 250 foreign and local lawyers, advisers and support staff working closely together within a network of 9 offices in the region, we provide personalized and cost-effective legal, tax and consulting services and solutions with particular expertise in: Energy and Infrastructure, Real Estate, Taxation, Corporate and Commercial law and English law governed Transactions.

Olaf studied law in Germany at Christian-Albrechts University and in France at Jean Moulin University, passing the first state examination (Erstes Staatsexamen) in 1997, & the second second state examination (Zweites Staatsexamen) in 2000. Member of the Hamburg bar association (Rechtsanwaltskammer Hamburg). Working in Bangkok since 2001 for Lorenz & Partners, then McEvily & Collins Law Offices in Bangkok and Phuket until 2010. In 2004 and 2007 Olaf lectured at the summer law program of the Golden Gate University, San Francisco, Bangkok. In May 2010, Olaf co-founded the tax and legal advisory and services firm, Duensing Kippen.

Jerrold earned a BA (Hons), Philosophy, CA State University, USA, 1990 serving as a teacher and co-director of two non-profit CA organizations. In 1996 he received a MA from the Institute Protestant de Theologie, Montpellier, France, then a JD (Hons) from the University of CA; Hastings College of the Law, passing the Bar examination in 2001. Jerrold served as law clerk to the Chief Judge, US Federal District Court of Guam. In 2003 he moved to Thailand, managed McEvily & Collins??? Samui Law Offices becoming an Associate Partner, 2007. In 2010, he co-founded Duensing Kippen tax & legal advisory firm.

Duke's @ Kata is all about enjoying your favorite sporting event in the comfort of a small, local and very friendly sports bar. Lots of technology helps us offer an extensive broadcast coverage of rugby, football, golf, tennis, cricket, and F1 racing, among other sports. Duke's enjoys a regular customer following of locals and tourists from all over the world. Our customers enjoy the lively networking and free popcorn accompanying ice cold beer, island specialty cocktails, and fresh fruit shakes. Delicious food is served from a variety of neighboring restaurants. Established in 2009, Duke's Big Board Bar is truly a home away from home.

EAST furniture and interiors provide the very best in high quality inspirational Oriental, Thai and Asian contemporary furniture. Our pieces are all designed and manufactured exclusively by EAST and our extensive highly prized reputable network throughout Asia. We have a focus on furniture that has the classic and modern oriental design which have been modified to meet with the western requirements in term of practicality. EAST offers a complete line of contemporary Asian style and Oriental furniture for your bedroom, dining room, kitchen, living room or patio.

Environmental Solutions & Protection Corporation opened its branch office in Phuket in 1999. Environmental Solutions & Protections experience with the residential luxury villa market and hotel/resort development businesses in Thailand has been extensive.

Marine services include RO Desalination for tour boats and luxury yachts. Environmental Solutions & Protection also provides a whole range of environmentally friendly cleaning products and environmental consulting.

EXPERT Media is a media company, which creates professional media instruments for Russian market.
We are Russians; we know how to work with Russian auditory and how to promote new companies on Russian market. Our rich past experience gives us the confidence that we can offer you professional effective solutions in a challenging market.
We are a very valuable partner if you're looking for a good opportunity to reach the rapidly increasing Russian market in Phuket Island.

Faramond strives to be the global leader in international wealth creation and management for private and institutional clients. Our dedication to service is absolute. Faramond will endeavor without fail to maintain our position as a market leader in innovation and ingenuity. We are continually broadening our global reach, entering new markets and expanding and improving the services we provide. Our core business remains delivering superior investment returns in a wealth management capacity. Building on our solid foundation in Asia, Faramond is rapidly expanding around the globe, with clients in 38 countries.

HLB is a world-wide network of over 450 independent professional accounting firms and business advisors represented in over 100 countries. HLB (Thailand) Ltd. is a well established firm of business, tax and legal advisers and accountants. We advise foreign and local investors to plan, structure and successfully operate their projects in Thailand. Our expertise enables us to assist our clients in all relevant fields as demanded by today's rapidly changing business environment. We provide our clients with a comprehensive range of business advice and relevant services tailored to our clients individual needs.

IMAGE asia, formed in 1999, is a prominent Phuket publisher, with an innovative approach to the supply of information for visitors and expats in Phuket and surrounding areas. IMAGE asia produces and distributes printed and internet media, presenting "hard", comprehensive and practical guidance in attractive, easy-to-use formats. As the market place changes, IMAGE asia has moved firmly into web-based media across a broad range of market niches, culminating with the 2009 launch of MyPhuketInfo.com, part of an award-winning multi-national network of destination websites. In the events arena, IMAGE asia put two major international events on the Phuket calendar.

Since 1991 all of us att Jaspal Tailors have been taking an essential role in making people feel good and confident in their choices for dressing up. We adhere to the philosophy of total customer satisfaction. Your clothes are designed with the utmost care and detailed for perfection. Every suit of Jaspal Tailor is hand cut to your exact measurements, style and quality available. As we only use the best practices jackets are properly lined inside. With the best equipment and materials to make your clothes, you can be assured of the durability and longevity of every piece we make.

John "Caveman" Gray founded Thailand's SeaCanoe industry in 1989 after researching South Thailand's marine geology while sea caving in Hawai'i. His "Natural History By Sea Kayak Since 1983" concept won it's first awards in 1985, an Emmy for "Moloka'i's Forgotten Frontier and Teddy for Best Environmental Education Production. Hong By Starlight is regarded by guests as the best experience of their vacation. The company also runs sea kayak expeditions from 2-7 days in Halong Bay, Vietnam (National Geographic "World Top 25 adventures), Philippines, Hawai'i and Fiji. In 2008, Caveman won the SKAL International Ecotourism Award.

KR World Sports Center offers genuine name-brand sorts wear at discounted prices. Our main outlet is next to the police box on the Beach Road in Patong and our second outlet is next to the circle in Karon Beach. In either location you are assured of the highest quality merchandise and best pricing. As charter president of two LIONS clubs here in Patong Beach I welcome all visiting LIONS to stop and say hello.

We are a leading legal service provider which dispenses high quality business advice throughout Asia and globally. We are committed to the foreign direct investment markets, assisting clients investing in, or procuring investment in Asia. Our locations reflect expertise in different market segments providing assistance in effecting investment or procuring receipt of investment in the developed & emerging markets of Asia. Our locations assist with leverage of knowledge, connections and local expertise in relation to targeted investments in relation to cross border or multi-jurisdictional investments. We are also able to assist with multi-jurisdictional dispute resolution and litigation.

Welcome to a world of luxury aboard the finest motor yacht in Thailand. Choose from a number of private, exotic tropical island locations around Phuket and the Andaman Sea, which promise to provide countless white sandy beaches and glistening crystal blue waters surrounded by dramatic limestone karsts, all in total privacy and safety with every conceivable luxury included.

Northrop & Johnson adds a new dimension of luxury and service to your yachting lifestyle. Our reputation for success has been built by years of commitment to our clients and the yachting industry. From technical broker specifications to crew placement, marketing and charter management, we offer a total service approach. Our impressive record of yacht sales, our growing charter fleet and crew placement services are a direct result of our honesty, integrity and steadfast promise to our clients to deliver the best. With over six decades of longevity and our global span, we provide services that are customized to meet all of your yachting needs.

Specializing in Sales & Rentals for Phuket Villas, Houses, Apartments, Land & Businesses
Find your perfect Phuket Rental property from 15,000 Baht with short & long-term availability. We have a superb selection of desirable properties for sale of all types and price ranges from 1.5 million Baht to top end luxury villas and apartments. We are delighted to serve clients from Europe, Scandinavia, Russia and all over Australasia. We aim to find the place of your dreams, just call and visit us today.

PapayaSoft is a Phuket-based web development company specializing in database applications using PHP and MySQL. We use modern development techniques, libraries, and frameworks, including Zend Framework, Doctrine, jQuery, and others.

Integrity. Quality. Value. PapayaSoft.

We specialize in high frequency Forex trading systems. In short our trading system monitors the foreign exchange market 24 hrs a day 5 days a week for trade opportunities, placing multiple trades a day or holding off until the conditions are right. All of our systems run without human interaction and are fully automated, there is no gambling or working from a hunch, or emotion. Perfect for the lifestyle investor that wants great return on their money without any extra work load. Our systems create a passive income stream of 5-10% a month.

The sixth annual Phuket International Blues Rock Festival will rock the Hilton again for two nights over the last weekend in February. The 2011 bands hail from seven different counties and are among the best in the blues world, honored with numerous awards and nominations. On top of the bill is Curtis Salgado who won the Blues Foundation's award for Male Performer of the Year 2010 and is nominated again for 2011. He is also known as the maestro who inspired and mentored John Belushi for his role in the mega movie 'The Blues Brothers' 30 years ago with Dan Aykroyd. See www.phuketbluesfestival.com for all details

Phuket Directory is Phuket's leading provider of mini-websites and web solutions for small and medium size businesses. Established in 1998 Phuket Directory has provided web marketing for over 2,000 businesses in Phuket, Khao Lak, Krabi, Ao Nang, Lanta & Phi Phi Islands. In addition Phuket Directory offers a full range of hosting, domain name registration, SEO, and eBusiness solution products.

Phuket Directory was one of the earliest Internet companies to operate in Phuket. With an understanding of the exponential growth to come in web development Phuket Directory developed a niche service: company visibility. As the Internet has developed so has Phuket Directory, providing rapid access to more than 2,000 businesses throughout Phuket and the surrounding areas. One-stop, very affordable full-service remains the focus of Phuket Directory. If you're not already listed, contact Phuket Directory today.

Phuket International Hospital is one of the largest and leading private hospitals in the region offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty of medicine and surgery. Phuket International Hospital specifically offers treatment to the needs of the Thai population, foreign tourist and foreign residents, treating thousands of patients each year. At Phuket International Hospital we have the enviable reputation of providing high quality and cost efficient hospital services, coupled with the warmth and caring nature that only true Thai hospitality can provide.

Events Thailand is Phuket's leading Management Consulting company offering services to organizations primarily within the Hospitality and Travel & Tourism industry. Throughout our huge network of contacts and over 20 years experience in Business and Hospitality in Thailand and aboard, we are able to offer our clients assistance with just about all aspects of the organization. Our services include tailored Marketing solutions, Concept design, Hospitality staff training, events organization as well as corporate sponsorship of events. Events Thailand also hosts the annual Asian Hospitality & Travel Show in Phuket, Samui and Chiang Mai.

* International freight forwarding * Comprehensive project logistics
* Largest trucks,trailers,forklifts and heavy duty crane fleet in Phuket
* Huge covered warehouse complex in Phuket located on main highway
* Worldwide and domestic courier service
* Customs clearance * Households removals worldwide
* Unaccompanied baggage handling * Packing and delivery
* Express door-to-door service * Shipping Agency
* Bonded Warehouse * Vehicle & equipments rental

Rabco Engineering, PC is a New York State Professional Corporation specializing in providing Engineering and Construction Management services. Our principal office is lcated in Freeport, New York and we have served the entire NY metropolitan area since establishment in 1987.
Rabco Engineering has compiled a team of consultants and associates to enable us to provide a full spectrum of services from residential construction to large multi-million dollar projects. Our recent international expansion via our affiliate company Rabco Construction Consultants Asia, now enables us to provide similar services in the growing Asian market as well.

RUS THAI PROPERTY is the largest real estate company in Phuket, which works with Russian market. Our main business is the brokering of commercial and residential real estate, as well as consulting, development and investment concerning all types of real estate in Thailand. Sale of property in Thailand, Rental property management in Thailand and we are also able to facilitate VIP vacation arrangements which may include the rental of boats, airplanes, meeting/conference rooms at the luxury-halls in airports, as well as other extra services. RUS THAI PROPERTY promotes good relations between Russia and Thailand and provides clients with a safe and comfortable holiday. We do not sell, we help to buy!

There are few places in the world offering such beautiful nature, friendly people, wonderful food and exotic sights as Thailand! Enjoy none stop unforgettable experiences, safe diving courses, safe scuba diving, snorkel trips, sightseeing and relaxing. You are guaranteed a super holiday at your schedule. You can do PADI scuba dive courses, or you can take your scuba diving equipment and go for safe day-trip diving in Phuket, Phi-Phi or with liveaboard cruises to Similan Burma, or you can take the whole family for safe snorkel trips, kids safety very high, off the tropical islands of Thailand, and there is much more to do than water activities. Try jungle safari with elephant riding!

Simone has been in Phuket on and off since 2000 and has become a familiar face to most of us because she gets involved, directly and hands-on. She has been instrumental in several aspects of promoting IBAP throughout Phuket and personal meetings with a great number of businesses. Simone has agreed to serve in the position of IBAP Secretary.

Our company, "Shades", grew from a seed of an idea sewn during a discussion between our founders Graeme Chuck and David Lourey, while sailing the magical waters of Phang Nga Bay a few weeks before the tsunami of December 2004. Our initial main activity, was to manufacture specialist awnings and covers for yachts and power boats. Thanks to the talents of local steel, stainless steel and fabric tradespeople the company has matured to meet the ever growing market for best quality, stylish, modern and functional awnings, shade sails, tensioned fabric structures, fabric roofing and umbrellas in Phuket, Koh Samui, Phang Nga, Krabi and other South East Asian countries.

Siam Guardian Services setting a benchmark in the Security Industry in Thailand. SGS provide an initial 13 day intensive training course for their Security Guards. A course developed by SGS's professional Trainers, meeting the Industry's challenging market. SGS then deliver a Continuation Training Package that is designed to enhance the Security Officers Knowledge, to promote a more acceptable client/customer relationship, and to bring a service that is expected in today's climate.
All the training carried out at SGS's new indoor and outdoor facility in Phuket.

We specialize in: Air freight services | Export to worldwide destinations | Courier services | Forwarding services | Customs broker | Air/sea freight | Import/export formalities | Ships agent | Export to worldwide destinations | Acting as handling agents for main shipping lines | Travel services | Authorized agents for various air lines tickets | Package tours

TEFL/ TESOL TEACHER TRAINING is the leading TEFL teacher training institute in Phuket, Thailand. Our experienced instructors have been training native and non-native English speakers to become more confident and successful at teaching English as a foreign language in Thailand and worldwide for over 20 years. Our School is licensed by the Ministry of Education (Phuket Education Office). A cultural project by the Ministry now allows for a year???s Educational Visa. This can then be extended. NO MORE VISA RUNS! Also Thai Cultural Orientation for Foreign Teachers as required by the Phuket Provincial Education Board.

Thai-Dien is the leading supplier and applicator of the best materials to repair all kind of water leaks, structural repairs, concrete floor repairs and treatments, resin coatings, PU-+Foam insulation, hole fillers foam, Pu-, acrylic and silicone sealant for bathroom, gladding cracks and joints, roof- and pool membranes, underwater applicable resin for re-tiling loose tiles in pools, tanks etc. THAI-DIEN is a high quality supplier in electric materials, designs and installation. IMPORTS: We can also supply material and equipment on special request with our own fast import capability.

To know Malaysia is to love Malaysia. a bubbling, bustling melting pot of races and religions where Malays, Indians, Chinese and many other ethnic groups live together in peace and harmony. Multiculturalism has made Malaysia a gastronomical paradise and home to hundreds of colourful festivals. As a people, Malaysians are very laid back, warm and friendly. Geographically, Malaysia is as diverse as its culture. Malaysia is divided into 13 states and 3 Federal Territories, separated by the South China Sea with 11 states and 2 federal territories (Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya) in Peninsular Malaysia and two states and 1 federal territory (Labuan) in East Malaysia.

Internships Thailand provide service for international interns looking to experience the wonders of Thailand while complementing their stays with a professional internship within the hospitality and Tourism industry.

Situated in beautiful forest near Big Buddha only 5 mins. drive from Chalong circle, Xtremaventures Phuket is a European style rope & tree climbing adventure park, based on the internationally recognised Aventure Parc concept developed originally in France. Xtremeaventures is designed for family fun, fitness, tourist adventure and corporate team building. Children and adults alike will love the exhilaration of a big healthy day out with courses designed to be fun and challenging for all ages. Develop sports skills, hang about in the trees, clear the branches and reach the top of the trunk. Climb the ladders, learn to balance on the bridges and jump on to flying foxes. It's fun & safe.