Dusit International and MBK Hotel and Resort announced the launch of the Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort.At a signing ceremony jointly presided over by Khun Chanin Donavanik, Dusit International’s Managing Director and CEO, and Khun Suvait Theeravachirakul, MBK Group’s Director and CEO, it was announced Dusit will rebrand the property from 1 July 2015.The Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort, located on a secluded stretch of the beautiful Klong Muang Beach, will boast a fresh, modern-Thai design that capitalises on the surrounding lush, tropical landscape. The resort will offer 240 spacious and inviting guest rooms, 3 restaurants, 1 bar, 2 beachfront swimming pools, meeting facilities, a Spa, a gym, a club lounge and a kid’s club, making it an excellent choice for leisure travelers and bespoke events.

“The Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort is an excellent addition to our portfolio,” said Khun Chanin Donavanik. “It is a natural fit for the brand, complementing our well-established Dusit Thani resort properties here in Thailand.” He continued, “This signing underpins our confidence in the country, and in the high potential of Krabi as a growing destination. Dusit continues to pursue international expansion, but Thailand definitely plays a role in our growth plans.”
“This is an exciting new project between longstanding partners, which brings the best of each company to the table,” added Khun Suvait Theeravachirakul. “It is great to grow the long-standing relationship between MBK and Dusit, and we have every confidence our resort will be very successful under a strong regional brand.”

Dusit International has over 65 years of experience in the hotel and hospitality field. Founded in 1949 by Honorary Chairperson Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui, whose first hotel was the Princess on Bangkok’s New Road, Dusit International has since acquired a unique portfolio of distinctive hotels, building upon Thai culture and tradition to create a personalized welcome for all guests made distinctive under the Dusit International brand promise; the delivery of an ‘experience that enlivens the individual spirit, no matter the journey’. Dusit International comprises four hotel brands: Dusit Thani, dusitD2, Dusit Princess and Dusit Devarana. It also operates Dusit Residences and its own signature Devarana Spa.