This archive report was first published on 15 January 2020.
January 15, 2020, marked a somber anniversary for the Dusit D2 hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, where a devastating terror attack claimed the lives of 21 people a year ago.
As the hotel undergoes a remarkable revamp, many are left wondering about its ownership and history. Let's delve into the facts.
Founded in 1948 by Thanpaying Chanut, the Dusit Thani Group has grown into a renowned hospitality brand with a diverse portfolio of properties.
The company has been listed on the Thailand Stock Exchange since 1975, although its shares are not actively traded.
As of 2016, Dusit International boasted an impressive 29 properties across Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, China, the Maldives, the Philippines, India, Egypt, and Kenya.
The group's 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.
Notably, the Dusit Lifestyle Collection was introduced in 2006, featuring the dusitD2 hotels and resorts as its second-generation brand.
Today, the Dusit D2 hotel's headquarters remain in Bangkok, Thailand, a city that has witnessed its fair share of challenges and triumphs.
