Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
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Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
Buzz Inc and Associated companies are now offering extended Financial Services to Asia. Buzz has for sometime offered, FX, Oil, Gold, Silver and Equity trading through some of the worlds largest finance institutions.
The new offerings include
Investing in Mortgages
- Scheduled yields of 8% to 12%*
- Secured by First Mortgages on Income Producing Properties
- Title to the Loan is Vested in Your Name (as to your percentage of ownership)
- You Will Receive all Insurance Policies
- We Handle Any Foreclosures and Property Management
- You can Invest With us as Little as $5,000
Managed FX and Equity Accounts
Have a professional manage your trading with the security of having your account at a major, regulated and insured bank/investment house. Buzz’s partners are global financial institutions offering exceptional service and performance.
Discretionary Investment Management-Individual Solutions Build Around You
If you prefer to delegate the day-to-day management of your investments to trusted professionals, consider Discretionary Investment Management—a highly structured and personalized approach for clients.
As a client, you will receive one-on-one service, a proven approach, and the in-depth expertise you need to help meet your goals:
From beginning to end, your relationship manager works closely with your portfolio manager to craft your individual portfolio. Both work with a limited number of discretionary clients, allowing them to develop a deep understanding of your personal goals and preferences.
A Disciplined Approach
To help you meet your goals, we follow a structured five-step process. Leading with understanding your needs, the process goes through developing and implementing your strategy, to the ongoing review and management of your investments. It comes full circle in our communication with you.
Address and Phone Number
Street Address
Buzz Technologies, Inc.
123/29 M.5 T.Cherngtalay
A.Talang, Phuket, Thailand, 83110
24 Hour Hotline
(66) 80 700 7900
sales@12property.com
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Thursday, February 5th, 2009

Why Regular News Matters
Having Buzz Marketing look after a regular stream of news releases is important for a number of reasons:
Properly released news using RSS (Really Simple Syndication) and Buzz’s accredited news feed status means your news will be automatically submitted to over 350 search engines and will find its way on to 100s if not 1,000s of websites.
The High Quality links built will help search engine rankings, many of the blogs, RSS news companies and those who use.
Buzz will prepare, edit and make your release as effective as it can possibly be!
Buzz’s Newsfeed as content can be a direct source of new customers.
Price B2500, Buy 10 for B15000
7@12buzz.com or call +6680-700-7900
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Thursday, February 5th, 2009
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Friday, January 30th, 2009

Foreign exchange trading up until only a few years ago was generally conducted by banks and large financial institutions. When Easy-Forex® began in 2001 it was one of the few companies to offer Forex to individual consumers. Through its online Forex trading platform, Easy-Forex® made currency trading even more accessible to the general public. www.12buzz.com/fx
Since those early days, many new players have entered the Forex market place with their own online platforms. For someone looking to get into currency trading for the first time, or for the more experienced trader, there are a number of considerations about which online Forex platform to choose.
When choosing a Forex broker or platform, there are many aspects to take into consideration and questions to ask of them. www.12buzz.com/fx
Personal account management
Is anybody there? Are there real people behind the phone (or the e-mail box)? Do I have a one-on-one relationship with an individual who knows my account and is able to provide continuity of service online?
Expert Easy-Forex® team members are available to you at all times. Account Service Managers (ASM) work closely with you, particularly through your training period. Expert Forex dealers are available to dealing room clients. You can reach your ASM or Personal Dealer by phone, email or over the advanced online CHAT system available on the Easy-Forex® online trading platform. Depending on your location, you can also visit an Easy-Forex® regional office to meet in person.
Live training and one-on-one help
Do they offer professional assistance and tools? Easy-Forex® offers background information about the Forex market, video tours to guide you in your trading, seminars, one-on-one personal training, CHAT, telephone support, as well as other assistance tools. You are never left alone to trade without help. Moreover, your Account Service Manager will guide you live in your first trading steps, to help you get acquainted with the Easy-Forex® system, and will answer all of your technical questions.
Guaranteed Rates and Stop Loss
Is it “around” or “near” the rate I set, or exactly on it? Easy-Forex® guarantees your Stop Loss Forex rate by using the latest technologies. You will not lose more than the margin risked by the Stop Loss rate you choose.
The same principle holds true for any Take Profit rate you set. Your deal will close automatically on the Take Profit rate you define. Needless to say, you can change both Stop Loss and Take Profit rates at any time while a deal remains open.
It is highly important that you know that, due to the nature of the Forex global market, 100% guarantee to pre-set rates is impossible. This may occur under highly volatile market conditions, where other parties to the Forex trade (e.g. the trader, the platform, the liquidity provider, etc.) are unable to execute specific rates, or specific rate range, due to conditions that are beyond their control.
Simply put; Easy-Forex® makes all efforts to guarantee rates, when it is able to do so, unless market conditions prevent delivering the rate selected.
No software download
Is the online Forex trading platform friendly and easy to use? Do I need to download any software? Am I restricted to a specific computer terminal?
The Easy-Forex® visual trading™ platform was one of the first Forex platform’s that enabled users to trade online with no software download. This means you can login to your account from anywhere – whether it’s from your home, office or an internet café. Read about the benefits and advantages of using the Easy-Forex® online trading platform.
Instant deposit with a credit card
Am I bound to wait for banking hours, or can I deposit trading margins with my credit card? Will I miss an opportunity if I decide to change the margins in the middle of the night? When I profit, can I withdraw the profits to my credit card account?
The Easy-Forex® online platform allows you to fund your account with your credit card (or PayPal or wire transfer), so you can start trading without delay, regardless of banking hours.Easy-Forex® takes great care with protecting your credit card security and your personal privacy. To achieve this, Easy-Forex® uses the latest technologies and complies with all relevant regulations.
Profits withdrawn can be transferred back to the source of your original deposit (i.e. your credit card or bank account).
Margin trading with as little as US$200
What is the lowest amount I can risk?
The Easy-Forex® platform enables you to trade with very small amounts if you wish. You can start online trading for as little as $200. By trading with small amounts of money, you familiarize yourself with the online platform and are able to increase the level and scope of your activity as your confidence and experience grow.
Online trading tools
There are many tools to assist you as you trade on the Easy-Forex® platform. This is just a few:
# freeze rate – this enables traders to freeze an existing Buy or Sell rate for a few seconds, allowing them to briefly lock in a rate, regardless of market movements, with no commitment to trade
# the trade controller™ - is a unique interactive tool that lets users set their desired Stop Loss and Take Profit levels visually and simply. It provides a clear and complete picture of all profit/loss scenarios for precision measurement and adjustment.
# the inside viewer™ - allows traders to see real-time trades and trends based on what Easy-Forex® traders are trading. They can view the popularity and direction of 20 currency pairs being traded on the platform, and the aggregate structure of open deals.
# SMS alert service – receive alerts directly to your mobile phone about deal closures, limit order captures or when specific exchange rates are reached in the market that you are interested about hearing.
No hidden costs
Are all costs readily apparent? Am I charged commissions on trading? Am I charged commissions on withdrawals of profit?
With Easy-Forex®, you pay no commissions for the deals you make. As a Forex market maker Easy-Forex® makes its earnings from the spreads that are embedded in the currency rates. In the “Day-Trading” zone you may roll over your positions to the next day for a renewal fee. There are no charges for profit withdrawals or deposits. Moreover, Easy-Forex® does not levy its side of bank costs onto the trader. This means that withdrawal transactions are made at mid-rate value; when you want to take profits from a deal involving a currency other than your operating currency, Easy-Forex® converts at an average of the current high and low rates. Some platforms charge the high rate to generate an additional revenue stream.
Security and Safety
What kind of safety and security measures are taken to protect my transactions?
Easy-Forex® treats the issues of data security, privacy, integrity and backup with the utmost attention and care. These criteria are achieved by:
* Ensuring authorized access only. Easy-Forex® uses two layers of top class firewall: one at the server level and one at the application level;
* Using an advanced SSL by VeriSign for user authentication and data transfer;
* Separating the application servers (the servers that handle our clients’ online activity) from transactional information which is stored on a different data server;
* Locating two different farm servers separately for data recovery, integrity and replication. Data has to be synchronized in both locations, thus cannot be tampered with. All the information on the servers is encrypted when stored;
* The physical security of each server farm is very high. Armed guards are on location 24 hours a day, and access to the premises is strictly forbidden except for authorized personnel.
Easy-Forex® ensures that whatever happens: failure, disaster, etc., your transactions are intact, secure, and backed up.
Special terms for frequent traders and competitive spreads
Can the trading terms I am offered be tailor-made to my personal preferences?
Easy-Forex® has different account types to suit different traders and their requirements. The spreads and other terms on the Easy-Forex® trading platform assume deals of small and up to medium volumes. If you are a frequent trader dealing in larger volumes, tailor-made accounts may be available to suit your needs (spreads, leverage ratio, mobile-phone alerts, etc.).
Live, real-time streaming quotes
Are the rates presented the most current? Is the information presented in my account status window updated at the same time so my position is always current?
The Easy-Forex® high-performing platform uses the most sophisticated and advanced technologies in order to offer up-to-the-second quotes. You may check your accounts and positions in real time 24 hours a day and make a deal based on real time information.
Forex Home business opportunities
Are there other opportunities to make money from the platform I’ve chosen?
Depending on your region, Easy-Forex® has a number of programs to enhance your trading activities.
# Refer-a-friend program remunerates you for referring friends and family to the online platform
# As an Introducing Broker (Agent) you introduce clients to the Easy-Forex® trading platform
# Easy-Forex® operates internationally through its Regional Partner program. Regional partners are given full marketing and technical support
# Easy Forex® gives you the opportunity to run your own Forex business from home. Portfolio Managers manage their clients’ trading accounts online
Regulated and licensed
Is the online platform a legitimate company and is it fully regulated? There are many unregulated Forex companies. Regulatory bodies have been set up for the protection of individuals and reputable trading platforms should hold licenses. Easy-Forex® operates in 150 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and the US. It is a company with 9 office locations worldwide and hold licenses for Europe, Australasia and the US. Easy-Forex® operates under the highest values of transparency and integrity.
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Sunday, January 25th, 2009

Amid concerns about higher costs of construction materials, the tax incentives announced in early March have come as good news to the property market this year. Analysts expect it to improve significantly from 2007, a sluggish year due to lower confidence.
One-2-Property
www.12property.com
sales@12property.com
66807007900
The Finance Ministry led by minister Surapong Suebwonglee has essentially revived the tax incentives that proved successful in spurring the property market in 2003 when they were used by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
The property sector, according to the National Economic and Social Development Board, contributes 7% of the country\’s gross domestic product. It serves as an important economic multiplier, leading to consumption of construction materials, employment of labour and the creation of general consumption ranging from furniture to appliances. Significantly, 90% of property spending involves local content.
Prior to the effective date of the tax incentives on March 29, many developers had been concerned that unit transfers slated for March would be delayed as buyers would wait to take advantage of the breaks.
Some decided to reduce transfer fees from 2% and mortgage registration fees from 1% to 0.01%. These two major reductions would allow developers to prevent a drop in earnings during the first quarter.
Even so, firms expect profits to improve for the rest of the year as unit transfers accelerate on pent-up demand. Developers\’ profits will also improve as they benefit from a reduction of the special business tax to 0.1% from 3.3%.
The result could be a windfall for developers that have housing to sell and transfer before the tax incentives expire in one year. This will include pre-built units and low-rise housing that can be built in just four to eight months.
However, the condominium segment might not share in the spoils as big high-rises take up to two years to build. As well, condo developers are facing stricter Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) rules and more zealous enforcement of other building laws.
Anant Asavabhokhin, chairman and managing director of Land & Houses Plc, the country\’s biggest residential developer, said the resulting construction delays would be exacerbated by higher construction costs, especially steel prices that have risen more than 40% from last year.
Many developers last year stockpiled thousands of tonnes of steel so they could control costs and maintain unit prices but the inventories have almost run out.
Despite higher costs, developers are reluctant to raise selling prices too much as they might scare off buyers or lose market share to rivals who do a better job of controlling their costs. Even so, increases of 5-10% are likely.
Helping the market will be the long-delayed start of work on new mass-transit projects that increase the potential of several neighbourhoods in the capital. Buyers, meanwhile, can expect lower interest rates in line with the steep reductions made in the US, although the size and pace of cuts locally could be more modest, given concerns about inflation.
Also enhancing buyer confidence is a new regulation on escrow accounts that is finally expected to be enacted this year. The new law will, however, affect smaller developers as they cannot use downpayments as cash flow.
Many developers this year have resumed investment after limiting budgets last year. Some are focusing on condominiums near mass-transit routes and extensions, while others will develop more single houses and townhouses.
Recent data suggest that the property market this year will grow by 5-10% from last year, when newly registered units totalled 74,221 in Greater Bangkok, down 5% from 2006.
Among total new registered units last year, the Real Estate Information Center said condominiums in Bangkok rose 23% to 14,316 and accounted for 37% of all housing units built by developers.
The number of newly registered horizontal units dropped by 5.2% to 57,992. The largest decrease was in single houses, which fell 10% to 38,599. The proportion of single house dropped from 55% to 52%, while condominiums remained steady at 22%, up from 12-15% in 2003-05.
However, fewer condominium projects have been launched since early 2008. Most are from large developers, as newcomers and smaller operators faded away from the market. The main reasons were stricter loan approvals by financial institutions and more concerns about EIA approval.
Overall, signs are good for a property market rebound. The consumer confidence index rose in the first two months of the year and many developers experienced much better sales in January and February than in the same period last year.
\”It\’s all about confidence,\” said Prasert Taedullayasatit, chief business officer of Preuksa Real Estate Plc. \”The property market depends on confidence. The clearer political situation can restore confidence.\”
However, some developers need attractive campaigns and promotions, including events at project sites, to boost sales and encourage customers to speed up their decisions.
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Tuesday, January 13th, 2009
The real estate market in Thailand is, like real estate in the rest of the world, experiencing a slowdown. According to real estate company CB Richard Ellis (NYSE:CBG), the slowdown in Thailand will continue at through 2009 and probably into 2010. Recently released research from the firm indicates that transactions were down in the final quarter of 2008 and estimates that the market could drop as much as 10-20 percent during 2009.
Aliwassa Pathnadabutr, managing director of CB Richard Ellis in Thailand, indicated that this slowdown should see a faster recovery than the one that occurred in 1997. “We believe that this recovery cycle will be faster than that after the 1997 financial crisis because global leaders such as the US, UK, Europe, Japan and China have launched measures to solve the problem. Meanwhile, Thailand’s property developers and finance firms are healthier, financially, than they were in 1997,” she said.
One major market sector that has been hit hard by the slowdown has been Bangkok’s downtown condominiums. At the end of 2008, there were between 6,000 and 7,000 unsold condos in the city, and it will take some time for that backlog to clear. For those looking for a bargain, it provides an excellent opportunity, though.
Buzz Inc (OTC:BZTG) will expand the One-2-Property brand through their own developments working in partnerships and joint ventures and with out any debt or capital raising. Buzz Inc has several property ventures including One-2-Property and Real Estate News Network (RENN). Sutida Suwunnavid of One-2-Property said, ” we have invested in a number of projects in various forms, predominantly through the Buzz Marketing Partner Program, we have made some direct investment as well and feel these will be strong income producing assets for the company before 2011″
” Buzz offers a new level of marketing both online and offline for clients and developers, this has seen a surge in interest during hard times as we are always happy to take equity in exchange for our services’ said Thanissara Sinprasertwong of One-2-Property.
Buzz expects to significantly increase property holding during the current economic downturn using the company’s strong cash position and the increased ability to exchange services for equity.
Many companies in Thailand have planned bond and equity raisings to fund expansion, including Hotel operator Grand Asset Development GRAN.BK up to 12 billion baht of 2-year bonds to fund expansion.
Sansiri SIRI.BK is to sell up to 3 billion baht of up to 10-year bonds for working capital
Thailand’s second-largest property developer also planned a 1 billion baht ($28.6 million) bond issue later this month to help finance the projects along with cash and bank loans.
Thailand real estate company Preuksa Real Estate PCL PS.BK forecast a 31 percent rise in 2009 revenue on Thursday, above analysts’ expectations, and it plans 15 billion baht ($430 million) in new housing projects during the year.
“We aim for revenue of about 17 billion baht this year,” President Thongma Vijitpongpun told reporters after the company posted estimated revenue of 13 billion baht for 2008.
Broker Kim Eng Securities expects revenue of nearly 15 billion baht this year for the Bangkok-based developer, which builds and sells townhouses, single-detached homes and condominiums.
Among the 22 projects planned for 2009 is a 1.2 billion baht development of single detached houses and townhouses in India, which is scheduled for pre-sale late in the first quarter or early in the second quarter.
The company was also considering a joint-venture condominium project in India, and studying other projects in Vietnam, China and Indonesia, but it gave no details.
Preuksa had 11 billion baht in pre-sales at the end of last year, of which 8.4 billion baht would be booked as revenue in 2009 and the remainder in 2010, company officials said.
They forecast a net profit margin of more than 14 percent for 2009, flat on last year.
The government has promised tax relief for developers as part of a stimulus package for Thailand’s economy, which is expected to barely grow in 2009 due to the global economic slowdown.
It recently extended tax breaks for developers by another year to March 2010 and has asked commercial banks to approve more loans.
Chief Financial Officer Somboon Wasinchutchawal said the 1 billion baht in bonds would be sold from Jan. 26 to 28, with a coupon higher than 5 percent.
The bonds will have a greenshoe option for a further 200 million baht, he said. ($1=34.84 Baht)
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Monday, January 5th, 2009

Phuket founded Property Co One-2-Property has featured again today in the Business section of Bangkok Post promoting property valued at over $100m USD from Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya. The selection represents a fraction of the property now being marketed by One-2-Property.
The Bangkok Post feature is a monthly promotion by One-2-Property, on a daily basis One-2-Property features in the online edition of www.bangkokpost.com www.12phuket.com www.thaiasiatoday.com www.viewtalaycondos.com www.post.12buzz.com, in the 9 Buzz Search Engines and hundreds of other such web sites.
One-2-Property is by far the most heavily advertised Property Company in Thailand, the wide distribution of advertising gives One-2-Property clients a strong competitive edge over other property marketing firms in Thailand.
One-2-Property provides client properties with online advertising, search marketing, billboards, print advertising, in 2009 several properties and developments will also appear in the Orient Magazine and in TV specials being organised by Buzz Inc and Archer www.archeremc.com.
“certainly it is not an ideal market in Thailand, the worlds economic problems combined with political unrest will make the coming year a difficult one in the Thai Property sector, however strong promotion and active marketing is delivering One-2-Property an increased market share. We will continue to advertise heavily and promote Thailand, I would think it is important for all business to be supportive of the country in difficult times if they expect to enjoy the rewards when things improve.” said Sutida Suwunnavid Chairwoman of One-2-Property.
One-2-Property has recently begun recruiting new staff for Bangkok and Phuket and is set to launch service in Nth America and Europe in the near future.
Street Address
123/29 M.5 T.Cherngtalay
A.Talang, Phuket, Thailand, 83110
Email
Sales@12property.com
Phone Number
(66) 76 326 318
24 Hour Hotline
(66) 80 700 7900
Fax Number
(66) 76 326 319
Office Hours
9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. + 7 hours ICT
Monday through to Saturday including public holidays
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Monday, January 5th, 2009
Early Sukhumvit is a place where most foreigners stay when work or visit Bangkok because it is in the heart of the city, close to shopping centers and restaurants. Moreover, there is a BTS skytrain which can connect them to many important spots in Bangkok. For this reason, many accommodations from small guesthouse to 5-star hotel are established in the area to serve various needs of foreign tourists.
Many tourists prefer a small cozy place to large chained hotel. While there might be a lot of guesthouse or small accommodations, the service and cleanness may not up to standard. The boutique hotel which offers less than 100 rooms and unique atmosphere is the answer for this group of tourist.
Property Description Boutique Hotel
Size 8 storeys, 142 sqw. Usable area of 4000 sqm. 56 units
Location Early Soi Sukhumvit
Facilities Swimming pool
Café
Wine bar
Oyster bar
2 Restaurants; 1 luxurious & 1 open-air
Unique lobby
Fitness
Parking space
Security guard 24 hrs.
CCTV
Price 350 million Baht
Deal Structure Transfer fees 50-50 by both parties Transfer price not over 200 million (can negotiate if a buyer wants to transfer at actual cost)
Street Address
Buzz Technologies, Inc.
123/29 M.5 T.Cherngtalay
A.Talang, Phuket, Thailand, 83110
Phone Number
(66) 76 326 318
24 Hour Hotline
(66) 80 700 7900
Fax Number
(66) 76 326 319
Office Hours
9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. + 7 hours ICT
Monday through to Saturday including public holidays
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Monday, January 5th, 2009

Land for sale in Phuket. 2 Rai of land with permission to build a resort or apartments sits on the 18th hole of Mission Hills Golf Course. The site offers spectacular views over the golf course and Phang Nga Bay from the second to 7th floor. Up to 100 2-3 bedroom apartments can be built on the site offering a huge return to the investor.
This site offers one of the most serene and enjoyable destinations on the island, close to the new Ao Po Grand Marina and new convention centres the area is quickly becoming the investment location of choice for developers.
Phuket’s first 21st Century championship course by Jack Nicklaus lies on the scenic north-east coast. A nine-hole night golf course, opened in early 2005, is also close by in the foothills. The courses are 10 minutes’ drive from the airport and 30 minutes from Phuket City.
Mission Hills has been carved from rubber plantations and sits among Phuket’s environmentally-friendly mangroves. Great expanses of white sand beach bunkers have been added to contrast with the translucent blue hues of the ocean and the vibrant greens of the Sea Isle grassed fairways and putting surfaces.
It is accurately described as a piece of living art, the kind of pastiche that Vincent Van Goh would have created given half a chance and a love of a long drive. The ocean views are delivered at a price: water comes in to play at seven holes. The sea breezes also are a regular feature. What time of day you choose to play can turn a following zephyr into a stiff headwind.
The site has been cleared for building and is for sale at $450 000 as is, $600 000 with plans for 100 apartment Hotel/Apartment building, $9.6m completed with 4 star 100 suite resort/condo complex.
Contact
sales@12phuket.com
+66872721727
0872721727
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