MINT announced its new hotel property -- St. Regis Hotel & Residences, Bangkok"

Minor International PCL ("MINT"), today announced it has entered into an agreement with Starwood Hotels & Resorts in which Starwood will manage the Thai company's St. Regis Hotel & Residences, Bangkok. Situated at a prominent location along Rajadamri Road, the capital's most prestigious commercial and residential St. Regis Hotel & Residences, Bangkok comprises 198 guestrooms, 22 serviced apartments and 71 exclusive residential units. Upon completion in early 2010, St. Regis Hotel & Residences, Bangkok will set new standards for urban luxury living in Thailand and is ideally positioned to serve both the city's influential business leaders and discerning leisure travelers. Located opposite the Royal Bangkok Sports Club, the St. Regis Hotel & Residences, Bangkok offers hotel guests and residence owners breathtaking views over the famed race track, the only 18-hole golf course in the heart of Bangkok, and panoramic view of Lumpini Park, the greenest space in the city. In addition, the St. Regis Hotel & Residences, Bangkok offers direct entrance to the Rajadamri BTS station, providing convenient and timely access to key commercial, residential and shopping districts in the city. As the capital city of Thailand and the country's most important and popular tourist address, Bangkok welcomes more than 90% of the total inbound visitors to Thailand. It is renowned for its cosmopolitan flair, diverse cultures and unsurpassed epicurean experience. The recent opening of the new Suvarnabhumi International Airport, as well as growth of the meetings industry with the opening of new convention facilities, signifies the continued growth of Bangkok's tourism industry as well as its position as an important economic hub for the region. Visitors arriving in the kingdom in 2010 will be able to enjoy facilities at the St. Regis Hotel & Residences, Bangkok that include an all-day dining outlet, a specialty restaurant, a decanter wine cellar, lobby bar and lounge, a Remde Spa, close to 10,000 square feet of function space, and a well-equipped fitness center and swimming pool. Following in the tradition of the legendary St. Regis New York, St. Regis Hotel & Residences, Bangkok will feature the famed hallmark of St. Regis hotels -- butler service and luxury accommodations for worldly travelers. The renowned St. Regis Butler Service offers unparalleled round-the-clock personal attention to every guest. Trained in the English tradition, the butlers provide ever-present yet unobtrusive service while anticipating guest needs and customizing each guest's stay according to his or her specific tastes and preferences. About Minor International Minor International (MINT) is one of the country's largest hospitality and leisure companies, with a portfolio of 15 hotels and over 2,300 rooms under the Marriott, Four Seasons, Anantara and other brands in Thailand, Maldives and Vietnam. Minor International is also one of the leading spa operators in the Asia Pacific region, with more than 23 spas in Thailand, China and the Middle East under the Mandara, Anantara and other brands. MINT is also the developer of high end residential projects such as the Royal Garden Hua Hin Condominium, Residences at the Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai and The Estates at the Four Seasons Samui. Complementing our resort and hotel and real estate operations, are more than 600 restaurants system wide under The Pizza Company, Swensen's, Sizzler, Dairy Queen, Burger King and LeJazz. We are the market leader in Thailand with nearly all of our concepts being leaders in their respective segments. In 2006, Minor International was selected by the Stock Exchange of Thailand to join the blue chip SET 50 Index. In January 2007, the company was recognized by Asia Money magazine as Thailand's Best-Managed Small Cap Company for financial and business performance, management strategy and vision, and shareholder value creation. For more information on Minor International PCL., please visit our website at www.minornet.com About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts St. Regis Hotels & Resorts includes the most celebrated properties in the world. Founded by John Jacob Astor with landmark St. Regis Hotel, New York over a century ago, the company will unveil highly anticipated St. Regis properties in Mexico City (2008), Punta Mita, Singapore (2007), Mexico (2008), Bali (2008), Anguilla (2008), Costa Rica (2008), Atlanta (2009), Baha Beach, Puerto Rico (2009), Deer Valley (2009), Macau (2009), Bal Harbour, FL (2010), Lhasa, Tibet (2010), Osaka ( 2010 ), Baha Mar (2011) and Jakarta ( 2011 ) that will further enhance the brand's legacy. Personalized service and amenities, enviable locations and luxuriously localized design are recognized worldwide as hallmarks of the St. Regis experience. For more information on St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.stregis.com. About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Sheraton, Westin, Four Points, W, Le Mridien and the recently announced AloftSM and ElementSM Hotels. 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 For more information please contact: Punnee Ruangwaewmanee Investor Relations Officer Minor International PCL DID: + 66 2 365 7636 Tel: +66 2 381 5151 ext 7636 Fax: +66 2 3815137

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