Mr Prab Thakral | Group Chief Executive Officer
Boutique Asset Management Ltd | Thailand

In 2004, Mr. Prab Thakral founded Thailand-based Thakral Land Ltd and its related companies, the Boutique Group of Companies, where he is currently the Group CEO and a major shareholder. After initiating his first serviced apartment development, Mr. Thakral spearheaded the rapid development of mid-market hospitality properties in Thailand that include the Citadines branded apart-hotel product across Bangkok.

Within 8 years, the company has spawned a successful development platform under Mr. Thakral's management, primarily focusing on internationally branded and managed limited service hospitality products and mid-tier hotels in Thailand. Mr. Thakral is currently spearheading the development of Boutique’s retail real estate platform, with more projects being planned in the pipeline after the successful launch of its first lifestyle mall known as Rain Hill in early 2012.

In addition to the continuous ongoing expansion of hospitality and retail projects in Thailand, the group has diversified further with the launch of its first quick service restaurant business in 2011 under the famous Japanese sanuki udon brand – Marugame Seimen, and the launch of its real estate consultancy and asset management service covering all stages of development and investment structuring. In 2012, the group launched Treetops Pattaya, its first condominium project. Over the years, Mr. Thakral's successful launch and operations of projects have attracted the investment of world recognised financial and corporate institutions.

Appearances coming up:

CONFERENCE DAY TWO: WEDNESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2014

@ 11.45

Roundtable Discussions

Roundtable E Indonesia: How is growing domestic demand fuelling the budget hotel boom? Roundtable Leaders: Martono Tikjanto, Managing Director – Kagum Hotels, Indonesia Edward Hananto, Managing Director – Hotel Fiducia, Indonesia Norbert Vas, Vice President, Sales & Marketing – Archipelago International, Indonesia	Roundtable F Myanmar: Betting big on budget and branded midscale hotels amidst economic expansion Roundtable Leaders: Eugene Deng, Managing Director – Clover Hotels Group, Myanmar Victor Pang, Vice President, Development – Thailand, Cambodia, Laos & Myanmar – Accor Asia Pacific, Thailand
Roundtable G Philippines: Evaluating market capacity and growth prospects for economy hotels Roundtable Leaders: Cyndy Tan Jarabata, President – Tajara Leisure & Hospitality Group, Philippines Venessa Koo, Regional Director of Development – Singapore, Philippines & Vietnam – Accor Asia Pacific, Singapore	Roundtable H Thailand: Are economy hotels giving the luxury segment a run for their money? Roundtable Leaders: Harry Thaliwal, Brand Director – COSI Hotels – Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand Prab Thakral, Group Chief Executive Officer – Boutique Asset Management Ltd, Thailand Bill Barnett, Founder & Managing Director – C9 Hotelworks, Thailand