Dusit has made a tremendous revamping a year after it was attacked by terrorists. What many people are wondering is who owns the hotel.
Well, here are a few things you need to know in regards to the Dusit where the terror attack took place a year ago.
1. Dusit was founded by Thanpaying Chanut
Known as the Dusit Thani Group of companies, it was established in 1948 by Thanpaying Chanut who is currently the honorary chairman of Dusit Thani Group.
2. Thailand Stock exchange
Dusit has been on the stock exchange of Thailand since 1975 although its shares are not actively traded.
3. Has 29 or more properties
As of 2016, Dusit International has 29 properties in Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, United States, China, Maldives, Philippines, India, Egypt and Kenya.
4. Other brands include
Its brands include Dusit Thani Hotels and Resorts, Dusit Princess Hotels and Resorts, dusitD2 Hotels and Resorts, Dusit Residence Serviced Apartments, and Devarana Hotels and Resorts.
In November 2006, Dusit Thani added a brand extension, the Dusit Lifestyle Collection with dusitD2 hotels and resorts.
DusitD2 is the second generation brand of Dusit Thani Hotels and Resorts.
5. Dusit headquarters are in Bangkok, Thailand.
Today marks a year since the hotel was attacked and 21 people killed. May the families of these victims find peace.
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