Thailand's premier world-class yachting hub Royal Phuket Marina (RPM) was selected by TOT (Telephone Organization of Thailand) as the venue for unveiling its futuristic fiber-optic cable solution Fiber-2-U.

The prestigious showcase on 20 December celebrated the official introduction of Fiber-2-U in Phuket and was attended by a host of both business and government dignitaries including TOT President, Khun Varut Suvakorn.

TOT hosted an all day event including a press conference and demonstrations of its next generation power supply for high-tech appliances at RPM's newly build Luxury Waterfront Villas.

"Royal Phuket Marina was chosen to host the event because it is currently the only property development on the island with fiber optic capabilities to all condo�s and residences" said Andrew Jordan, Director of Operations.

To celebrate the inauguration of the cutting edge technology, a party was held in the marina's Town Square that evening with high profile attendees including Mr Gulu Lalvani, Chairman of RPM, Khun Varut Suvakorn, President of TOT Public Company Limited and Khun Smith Palawatvichai, Deputy Governor of Phuket.

Fiber-optic technology is increasingly adopted for telecommunications, local area networks, CCTV security, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and CATV (cable). It is only now beginning to be adapted to households and a growing number of residential fiber-optic applications are being introduced as demand increases for more bandwidth.

High-speed bandwidth allows a multitude of live action HDTV cable channels, ultra high-speed internet access, live full-motion video telephones and movie theatre quality home entertainment centers to share a single optical conductor routed from room to room.

RPM International Exhibition & Conference Centre � a stage for global brands

RPM has become a magnet for prestigious events since opening the 2,500 sqm RPM International Exhibition & Conference Centre � Phuket�s largest single indoor events space, paving the way for large-scale conferences and expos, and a venue for society weddings and events.

RPM recently hosted international society magazine Phuket Tatler�s annual Christmas Cocktail, Thailand�s Niche Cars two days of speed with the Lamborghini Gallardo and Lotus Exige and Lotus Elise, the 'AAS South Speed Tour, Phuket 2009' and the inaugural Phuket International Hospitality Show.

RPM has also been the venue for global brand launches including Jaguar�s first motor show in Thailand and the southern Thailand launch of Coca Cola's new product, Coke Sleek.

If you would like to organise any events, launches, parties or weddings at RPM please contact: Murat Can Sakarya, PR & Events Manager, +66 (0)76 360 811 � 4, muratc@royalphuketmarina.com

About Royal Phuket Marina

Located on Phuket�s eastern seaboard overlooking scenic Phang Na Bay, Royal Phuket Marina is Thailand�s first world-class luxury lifestyle community rivaling top marina resort communities in Europe and the Caribbean.

It was developed by tycoon Gulu Lalvani, founder of Binatone, the world�s second largest manufacturer of digital cordless phones, whose vision is to promote Phuket as a world class yachting hub in one of the world�s most scenic and assessable locations.

Royal Phuket Marina is a popular entertainment and lifestyle hub with open air restaurants and bars overlooking mega yachts moored in the Mediterranean-style marina.

For more information about Royal Phuket Marina, visit www.royalphuketmarina.com

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