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It goes without saying that different people like different kinds of properties. If you are going to make yourself at home somewhere, it stands to reason that it should be a place where you actually feel at home.

Some people can’t stand to be out of the action. They want to be walking distance from the beach or Walking Street or other important facilities. These people should check out Jan Nuyten’s article on page 16. Others, though, prefer to have somewhere to escape to; somewhere they can feel safe, at ease and can simply lounge in the delight of a spectacular view, a cooling sea breeze and the silence which only a remote location (or three metres of reinforced concrete) can give you. These are the people who should definitely look at our cover story on page 10, featuring the exclusive and surprisingly affordable Nautical Nine development.

Location is only half of the journey to making a house into a home. Décor plays an important part in that process and we have a couple of excellent articles on the subject this month, starting from page 20. Alternatively, you could ask the experts at ACI Design & Construction. We have an introduction to their impressive capabilities on page 40.

Flipping the Book, this month will give you a guide on how to keep young and beautiful (‘cos it’s your duty to be beautiful, as the song says!). The cover story is all about the Absolute Beauty Clinic while other features look at various healthcare issues.

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CONTENTS COVER STORY

10 Nautical Nine The Best-Value Seaview Townhome in Pattaya

PROPERTY NEWS

12 Property News Update by Thailand-Property.com 54 Picture Special Recent Openings

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16 Inner-City Bliss Pattaya has a Downtown?

28 The Rise of Resort Properties

HOME DÉCOR SPECIAL 20 Interior Design Tips 24 Timeless Thai Teak

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32 Checking the Books Ensuring the property you plan to buy is well-managed 40 ACI Design & Construction 50 The DIY Guy Remodel your kitchen for next to nothing

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46 Tech News 48 Tech Corner Huawei Ascend P7

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he Nautical Nine development combines all of the benefits of community living, beachfront location and exclusivity with unbeatable value. At just 50,000 baht per square metre, these modern and stylish townhomes are the most affordable in the Pattaya area.

Do not be fooled into thinking that low cost means low quality. Each townhome includes the following: • • • • • • • • • • • •

One master bedroom with living area Two bedrooms Two living rooms Four bathrooms/WCs European-style fitted kitchen Swimming pool and pool deck Elevator Rooftop terrace with barbecue corner Two parking spaces with automatic doors Underground water tank and pump CCTV Home automation (Powerline Communication)

Each of the nine units has three floors, each enjoying the sunset view across Naklua Bay, just to the north of Pattaya. They also get the on-shore breeze, keeping your unit cool and fresh throughout the day. You can best enjoy the breeze and the view from the rooftop, which has a sunshade and a barbecue to ensure maximum comfort and utility. With home automation, you are able to control your home environment—including lighting and air conditioning—from your mobile phone.

Moo 2 Soi Banglamung 16, Banglamung Chon Buri, 20150 Thailand Email: info.nautical9@gmail.com Tel (ENG): 094-9281001 Tel (TH): 081-8615374, 086-3200034 Fax: 038-309231

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The Best-Value Seaview Townhome in Pattaya Just 50,000THB/sqm

Strategically located in a quiet and peaceful area, the Nautical Nine development is close enough to the bustling heart of Pattaya that residents can take advantage of the extensive local facilities, including shopping malls, international schools, an abundance of international-standard golf courses, industrial parks and more, all within a few minutes drive. Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport is also only a couple of hours away for travelling further afield.

At the same time, Nautical Nine is slightly removed from the city itself, providing a calm and relaxing atmosphere, excellent security and a small, private residential community. Different sizes of property are available, with prices starting at 18.6 million baht.

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Two New Projects in Pattaya:

Zire Wongamat & Unixx South Pattaya

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he Pattaya skyline is projected to change yet again this year, as Thai-listed property developer Raimon Land recently announced that the construction of its two current projects in Pattaya, Zire Wongamat and Unixx South Pattaya, are well underway as scheduled.

Raimon Land was one of the first property companies to make a mark in Pattaya, 10 years ago, with the launch of Northshore in Central Pattaya. Two years ago, the company completed Northpoint, a luxury residential development located on Wongamat Beach in North Pattaya.

Since then, Raimon Land has renewed its commitment to the resort city by launching another two projects, Zire Wongamat and Unixx South Pattaya, and

continued to deliver its trademark quality to its customers.

Zire Wongamat, located along the most exclusive beachfront neighbourhood of North Pattaya, features a distinctive shoreline residence with completely unobstructed views of the Gulf of Thailand.

The beautifully-designed gardens and the stunning beach frontage are fully landscaped, setting a perfect background for the different swimming pools.

The Glass House, a long-time favourite among locals and tourists in Pattaya’s gastronomic scene, will operate Zire Wongamat’s Beach Club.

This reinforces Raimon Land’s dedication to providing a unique and comfortable lifestyle for its residents.

Meanwhile, Unixx South Pattaya along Pratumnak Road has been designed to appeal to city-dwellers craving a weekend getaway, or small families looking for a second home away from the city.

Due to the growing demand for smallersized condominiums that offer top-quality facilities and amenities, 60 per cent of the total available units have already been

sold. The remaining units are open to both local and foreign buyers.

Last April, Unixx South Pattaya opened its new show suite to reflect the ultimate in resort-style living. This onebedroom unit has been designed with the homeowner’s comfort and convenience in mind, ensuring maximum living space and perceptive details.

To ensure good working conditions for the 700 construction workers involved in the project, Raimon Land and its contractor, Pre-Built, have jointly set-up suitable living quarters nine kilometres from the site. “We have provided a familyfriendly compound featuring a canteen, a playground, a nursery, as well as a rest area.

Our two companies are highly committed to the comfort, health and safety of our workers,” explained Robin Goh, Pre-Built Project Director.

Construction is scheduled for completion in June 2016. For details on available units please contact Thailand-Property.com Unixx South Pattaya’s one-bedroom suite

The Return of Property Consumer Confidence In the past month, the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has made overdue payments to rice farmers, rebooted state spending and appointed new members to the Board of Investment, resulting in improved consumer confidence in the Thai economy.

Subsequently, businesses are resuming regular activities to cash in on the pick-up in purchasing power. Construction and property development have been among the first sectors to become more active, and Thailand’s major banks are seeing loan demand return.

Vasin Vanichvoranun, executive vice president of Kasikorn Bank, commented that property developers who were focusing on selling their existing projects will be resuming new projects in the

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second half of the year. Also, apart from residential developments, the bank has seen a rising trend of mixed-use projects.

In July, Kasikorn was one of two lenders to support IconSiam, a high-end integrated real estate project by the Chao Phraya River. Siam Commercial Bank also provided a loan of THB 2.69 billion to Golden Land Property Development for the FYI (For Your Inspiration) Centre, a mixed-use office building and hotel project on Rama IV and Ratchadaphisek Roads.

Large-scale property developers will require funding through bank loans and property funds, including real estate investment trusts (REITs). The latter will be especially important; REITs worth a total of THB 30 billion to 40 billion are expected to be launched in the current half of the year.

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Thai Property Market Expected to Recover in Latter Half of 2014 Those in the real estate industry can breath a sigh of relief as the residential, office and retail property markets in major cities around Thailand, including Pattaya, are expected to recover during the second half of the year as confidence returns among buyers and investors following the May coup. Research was conducted by Colliers International (Thailand), a global commercial real estate services organisation.

At present, the company is advising its business customers in the development of THB 10 billion worth of real estate projects. Of this figure, 70 per cent includes condominiums and the remainder are office and retail projects.

In the residential segment, approximately 80 per cent of Colliers’ customers are continuing to develop projects in line with their business plans. Others have delayed their projects, preferring to wait and see whether the economy will recover following the junta’s announcement of its economic road map.

Colliers’ associate director for research, Surachet Kongcheep, said the condominium market is set to recover during the second half of the year. New condo projects launched in Bangkok in the first five months of 2014 came in at just 16,617 units—down 21.6 per cent from the same period last year. New condominium launches in the first two weeks of June totalled 7,000 units, with up to 40 per cent of their overall project value already sold, reflecting renewed market confidence.

Meanwhile, the overall office and retail sectors continue to experience stable growth, said Mr Kongcheep. Office demand has continued to grow by an average of five per cent this year, although some foreign firms have delayed expansion of their office space. The supply of office space in Bangkok remains limited, he added.

As for retail property, developers have continued to expand their investments this year. Up to 700,000 square metres of new space will be completed and available for business use in the second half, indicating that demand for retail space remains, despite only slight economic growth this year.

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Big Mango Properties Relocate to East Pattaya With their 10th anniversary fast approaching in October, Michael Barricelli and Big Mango Properties have enjoyed almost a decade of successful trading in and around Pattaya, dealing with sales of new developments, resales and rentals with corporate rentals being a speciality.

Last month, Big Mango Properties joined the growing number of Real Estate Agents in East Pattaya relocating to new offices in Soi Khoa Noi. These can be found just 550 metres east of the railway road and in front of Chockchai Garden Home 3 and Chockchai Village 5.

As has been the case over the past decade, Michael and his experienced staff will still be servicing Pattaya, Jomtien, Wongamat and surrounding areas, at the same time as bringing the best-value sales and rentals in the ever-developing east side of the city.

So, whatever your property needs are—whether you are selling, buying or renting—take the time to visit Michael and the Big Mango Properties team to discuss your requirements and enjoy a hassle-free professional service.

For further information please contact Michael by calling 089 685 2198, e-mail michael@bigmangoproperties.com or to see what they have on offer visit www.bigmangoproperties.com

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or the most part, when people think of Pattaya, they think beach, nightlife, food and more beach.

So, when property shoppers show up in my office, usually the words “sea view” and “beachfront” are the first words out of their mouth.

Recently, I’ve had a wave of interest in what can only be described as “innercity” dwellings. So where is “Downtown Pattaya” and what kind of properties are available there? People who want urban accommodations place convenience at the top of their priority list. They want something that is “close to everything”.

Years ago, Pattaya’s famous Beach Road was the centre of Pattaya’s universe.

The first major resorts were, naturally, constructed on Beach Road. The Marriott appeared and added a shopping venue— Royal Garden Plaza—and then, in rapid succession, came The Avenue sandwiched between Second Road and Soi Buakhaow and the undisputed flagship of Pattaya shopping, CentralFestival near Soi 9, between Beach Road and Second Road.

Somewhere along the way, Third Road began to develop as an alternative route north and south and this is when “Downtown Pattaya” really began. Somewhere between Pattaya Tai and Pattaya Klang; Beach Road to Third Road is what people now refer to as “Downtown Pattaya”.

A person living in this centralised locale can enjoy shopping, dining, all manner of entertainment and even get down to the beach easily…all without owning a vehicle.

Pattaya property developers have taken note and new residential projects chock-full of amenities are popping up all around this corridor.

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Constantly in a state of upgrade, The Avenue Mall has always offered all the iconic international brands for eating and drinking like Starbucks, McDonald’s and Au Bon Pain. A full-blown Villa supermarket, a well-stocked wine shop, a Boots pharmacy, several banks, a bowling alley and a multiscreen movie theatre round out the

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options available at The Avenue. New bars and shops are constantly being added and a bustling Night Market has developed in the past year.

Royal Garden Plaza is just across Second Road, next to the Marriott Resort.

RGP offers even more dining options; many of which are sea-view. RGP also has a dizzying array of clothing shops like The Gap, Camel Active, Lee Jeans, Adidas and many more.

And, if you absolutely, positively must have the full-blown mega-beachfront mall experience, it is easy to hop on a baht bus. Five minutes and 10 baht later, you will be entering shopping, eating and entertainment heaven…CentralFestival.

If it’s nightlife you’re after, everything from rooftop jazz at the Dusit D2 boutique hotel to an endless sea of pubs, bars and discos on Soi Buakhaow, Beach Road, Second Road and Pattaya’s famous Walking Street are all walking or baht bus distance.

Here are some of my favourite new residential developments in “Downtown Pattaya”:

Written by J.H.S. Nuyten Managing Director, Pattaya Prestige Properties Co., Ltd. facebook.com/janbert.nuyten facebook.com/pattaya.prestige jan@pattayaprestigeproperties.com (0)(66)-87-021-7014

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The Urban Attitude City Garden

City Garden

Billing itself as “The Best Location in Town”, City Garden is located on Soi 15, just behind The Avenue Shopping Plaza on Second Road.

City Garden’s planners have included a pile of features and amenities to satisfy just about everyone’s luxury needs.

Fully-fitted kitchens, high quality tempered glass for windows and balcony doors for energy efficiency and noise reduction, fully-fitted bathrooms, built-in wardrobes, concealed air-conditioners, free wi-fi, key card access, CCTV security, a 26-metre swimming pool, a rooftop pool and an on-site restaurant.

The Urban Attitude

The Golden Tulip Condo

Located in the same area and not to be outdone is The Urban Attitude Condo, brought to us by the same developers of Aeras and Acqua in Jomtien. The Urban Attitude offers an eight-storiey, 158-unit low-rise with one-, two- and three-bedroom units.

This new condo also features a boatload of amenities like two saltwater chlorinated swimming pools, a fitness centre and a jogging track.

The Golden Tulip Condo

The Golden Tulip complex is a sprawling affair covering over 12,000 square metres of land and will house six individual buildings in a courtyard featuring a massive swimming pool with jacuzzis, waterfalls, a mini water park with slides and chill-out zones. Pool bars and ponds will round out this water-centric development.

Besides sharing the excellent location just off Soi 15 and Second Road, The Golden Tulip also boasts rooftop gardens with a fitness area, running tracks, mini golf and a yoga pavilion.

One unique feature of The Golden Tulip is its connection to a 200room four-star hotel with its own impressive facilities. Condo owners will be privy to many of the facilities and services offered by the hotel.

I suppose it is a sign of the times. First we get a giant sign designating our little village as “Pattaya City”…now we have a “Downtown”. Perhaps we should change our tag-line to accommodate this new trend, reading: “Pattaya…it’s not just for beach bums anymore”.

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he interior design of a property can make or to make it more of a feature will pay off well and will be break a sale or rental agreement. Fortunately, it relatively inexpensive. Look to match any skirting boards is not too difficult or expensive to create a very on the ceiling with mid-wall height panelling or floor appealing space. One only has to look at the skirting as well as matching the colour with the main current trends with developers who are now flooring design where possible. commonly offering fully-fitted and furnished units when selling them to the open market.

Furnishings One trend that is evident is that condos are getting The correct choice of furnishings is also high on the list smaller, with many developers offering one-bedroom when it comes to making a place look more spacious and apartments in a size of less than 25 square metres. In modern. For a living room, a low-slung sofa that is slightly keeping with this theme, they have had to invest in interior curved will look well placed in a room to give a feeling of design aspects that help to make a place look more height to the surrounding walls. Look for a two-piece or spacious than it is. This is done by offering space-saving three-piece suite with matching chairs or for a sofa with a furniture as well as built-in storage. chaise longue part to it.

A good start on your quest to find the ultimate interior An LCD TV is compact in terms of its width, but can be design scheme is to look at the offerings of developers to large enough to give a room grandeur. Look for a 40-inch see what they have chosen. Since they are LCD TV and consider attaching it to a wall in a multi-billion baht industry, they will as opposed to placing it on a TV stand for Yellow is have tried and tested plenty of designs minimal intrusion into the overall space. enjoying a and chosen the ones that will lead to sales For concrete pillars that may be of their properties. Look at condos and impossible to hide, consider cladding comeback as houses alike, as this will give you an idea them with a brickwork-style covering well as pastille as to what interior design tricks are used in so that they stand out instead of trying colours such both small and large spaces. Other places to hide them. In this way, they can be a to look at are furniture and interior design feature that can be a focal point of a room. as light green, stores such as HomePro that often have Up-lighting them will make them more fawn and mockups of rooms to sell their furniture. prominent. cream.

There are some good ideas here also, but Storage is a must-have element of be aware that their mockups will be on an any compact abode or even a large place open display and may not be as true to the final outcome as and, if it can be built-in, it will look much more appealing will be the case when looking at finished properties. than if it is standalone. Floor-to-ceiling storage units are easy to fit and can keep a place organised. The extra height Raise the Roof they portray will be in keeping with the goals of the ceiling One way to make a place look more spacious is to do a lift and will help to make other furniture look smaller, thus ceiling lift. This will suit properties that have space above improving the feeling of spaciousness. the original ceiling such that the bulk of the ceiling can be raised up to the concrete flooring of the above floor. Look to Light and Colour raise a ceiling by 40cm using a border width of around the For colour schemes, there are a few new trends emerging. same dimension. The border area is a perfect place to insert Yellow is enjoying a comeback as well as pastille colours spot lights to give an all-round lighting ambience. Raising such as light green, fawn and cream. Painting one wall in the ceiling will make even the smallest room look larger a completely different colour will give contrast to a room and can be used in studios or one bedroom apartments to and, although it may seem as though it will be out of place, make them feel more spacious. it can actually provide a complimentary look to other walls Augmenting the ceiling lift with skirting boards that may be painted in a lighter color. Not that you need to

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paint walls at all; wallpaper is making a comeback and, for a more classically-designed room, is perfect as it can provide a level of detail that is synonymous with classical furniture.

For a kitchen, black or white surfaces tend to work best as these are commonly seen. For example, a combination of dark surfaces with pine or light wood cupboards and frontages works well, as does an all white kitchen. Consider pairing this colour scheme with stainless steel or aluminum appliances such as the fridge and microwave for a modern look. Indeed, when looking for appliances, you will likely notice a shift in the offerings in local stores. Whereas most of the items offered in previous years were in white with one or two silver-coloured items on sale, now it is the reverse with white appliances making up just the minority of available options in a market that is now dominated by silvercoloured items.

Lighting and accessories will give any place those important finishing touches. Look to install a full-height mirror in the

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bedroom as well as a lit mirror in the bathroom that covers the wall where the wash basin is set against. Hanging pictures in the bedroom and lounge areas will break up the plain tones of the walls and will add dimension to a room. Lighting should be installed using a variety of different fittings, including floorstanding lamps, spot lights and table lamps.

With a little thought any room interior can take on the look of a professionally-engineered space and can add value to a property.

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ince it was first imported to the Republic of the United Provinces (aka The Netherlands) in the 17th century, teak wood, or Máai Sàk as it is known in Thailand, has been a prized material in all aspects of shipbuilding. It’s been used on everything from humble fisherman’s canoes to hard-working Chinese Junks to the most opulent of luxury liners. In fact, every plank on the deck of the RMS Titanic was made from teak wood imported from the tropics.

After more than a century at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, the fact that the Titanic’s teak wood decks remain intact is an unrivaled testament to this wood’s enduring qualities.

It’s the natural oils and resins present within the teak tree that makes teak more weather-resistant than almost any other type of wood. Teak wood has the unique ability to retain these oils, even after the tree has been felled, processed, dried and made into something beautiful. These very same oils also protect teak wood from dry rot and prevent harmful parasites, such as fungi and termites, from destroying anything made from teak wood.

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History

Timeless Thai Teak

Despite its unrivaled durability as a building material for marine vessels and structures of all shapes and sizes, teak wood has earned a well-deserved reputation for its rich colour, fine grain and all around beauty. Today, Máai Sàk ranks as one of, if not the best hardwood for use in extreme conditions, and one of the premier hardwoods for the production of fine furniture and intricate decorative carvings.

The qualities of Siam’s tropical teak tree did not go unnoticed before Siam was actually Siam. Ever since the 7th century, the timber derived from the mighty teak has been used as a hard-wearing construction material for traditional Thai homes and temples. Teak has also featured prominently in the residences of the wealthy, and it has been used to adorn the palaces of Thai Royalty and temples dedicated to the Buddhist philosophy.

Today, teak’s unparalleled beauty and the fact that it is the world’s most durable hard wood make it one of the most desired types of wood from which to create magnificent home furnishings, accessories and objets-d’art.

For centuries, teak has been one of Thailand’s most valuable and important natural resources.

Teak forests and teak plantations make up just over one-quarter of the nation’s total forested area. But today, the teak tree is a protected species, as it typically takes up to 150 years for a tree to mature in the wild, and approximately 60 years for one to

reach the same size on a teak plantation.

That’s why the Thai Government banned the logging of teak in Siam’s ancient rainforests back in 1989. Since then, the majority of the timber used to manufacture teak wood furniture originates from one of Thailand’s government-registered teak plantations, or it is reclaimed from dilapidated houses, temples and other structures, or it hails from the dwindling supply of teak wood imported from Laos, Myanmar and Malaysia.

Types of Teak

If you are in the market for teak wood furniture, antique or otherwise, you should know that it has been classified into five basic types according to its colour and texture: • Golden Teak or Sat Tong accounts for 70 per cent of all Thai teak. It is known for its fine grain and golden yellow colour.

• Buffalo Dung Teak or Sak Kee Kwaai, which makes up 10 per cent of Thai teak, is far less common, slightly darker in colour, and just a little harder than Golden Teak.

• White Teak or Sak Yuak, which also comprises about 10 per cent of Thai teak, is a bit softer than Gold and Buffalo Dung Teak, and it has a light cream-yellow colour.

• Oily Teak or Sak Kai is so named because of the wood’s oily or glossy texture. Considered to be a rare teak wood, Oily Teak represents just five per cent of Thailand total teak wood output.

• Black-Striped Teak or Sak Lai Dam, because of its black or dark violet stripes, is thought to be the most beautiful of Thailand’s teak wood.

In high demand, due to its limited availability, which is approximately five per cent of Thailand’s annual teak wood yield, anything constructed from Black-Striped Teak will fetch a premium price.

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Siamese Buddha cabinets and much, much more. If you really want to make a room special, seek out any shop that specialises in original or reproduction Thai antique furnishings.

Types of Teak Items

Regardless of the colour and pattern, anything fabricated from Thai teak can be used to enhance the décor of any office, apartment, condo or home. Here are just a few of the multitude of ways in which Thai teak may be used to improve the overall appeal and ambiance of any structure: Architectural details: Regardless if they are custom-made or “off the shelf”, trim and accent pieces made from reclaimed teak such as baseboards, crown molding, flooring, shelving, cabinetry, entry doors, window frames and even venetian blinds can collectively or individually add a touch of the old world to any room.

Antique Furniture: If your taste runs towards the colonial era or the bygone days of the early 20th century, Thailand is rich in antiques, especially when it comes to teak furniture. Whether original, restored or reproduced, depending on availability, you’ll be able to choose from such things as colonial four-poster beds, rare roundback chairs, art deco tables, early travelling chests, exotic plantation chairs, classic

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Indoor Furniture: Teak furniture made in the “Thai–Bali” style—whether it’s based on the sturdy lines of functional Thai peasant furniture or the classical elegance and ornate opulence of traditional “high-so” aristocratic furniture—has a very unique appeal. Often, the Thai–Bali style has been wedded to the more functional, sleek and edgy design of modern furniture. Throw in the tropical twist of rattan and exotic fabrics, and the result of this eclectic fusion is truly sensational. Aficionados of this genre will have no trouble finding pieces ranging from brawny storage cabinets, to breathtaking pedestal beds, to functional sideboards or wardrobes, to heavily-carved storage chests, to delicate dining sets.

Outdoor Furniture: One of the features that makes teak wood such a suitable material for outdoor furniture is its ability to not absorb outdoor temperature changes. This means that, unlike any outdoor furniture made from metal, plastic or another type of wood, teak outdoor furniture will not heat up as the temperature rises or cool down as the sun sets. The selection of teak outdoor furniture available is almost as vast as that of the indoor variety. Potential buyers may choose from an array of

benches, sun beds, deck chairs, garden and picnic tables, as well as organically-shaped teak root tables, benches and chairs. As a bonus, teak outdoor furniture will likely outlast your home as, short of fire, it’s practically indestructible! Over time, its finish will weather from its original honey brown colour to a shade of ash gray. This however, will in no way affect the wood’s quality or durability.

Collectables & Décor: Most homeowners stop decorating before tackling what some designers claim is the most important aspect—accessorising. Table tops, shelves and side tables instantly become more beautiful when teak, in the form of Thai traditional handicrafts, sculptures, vases, jewellry boxes, document drawers, serving trays, beverage coasters and even cutting boards are artfully arrayed. In addition, a touch of elegance can be added to any room after any empty space is occupied by artwork housed in a teak picture frame, an intricately-carved room divider, a stool or an umbrella caddy made from teak wood.

Regardless of what type of teak product you purchase, be sure to inquire where the teak wood originated. If it is not recycled teak, and there’s a possibility that you might export the item(s) out of the Land of Smiles, be sure to obtain a certificate stating that the timber used to make it was obtained from an ecologicallysustainable plantation.

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esort properties are now being developed in the Pattaya region that have put a new type of real estate on the map. Typically, they feature several low-rise buildings centred around a large pool area. Look for pool areas to be anything from 2,000 square metres to 13,000 square metres. By combining many swimming pools with landscaped garden areas, a lush tropical resort can be achieved that all unit holders can enjoy. Other facilities that you may find on-site are a children’s play area, beach areas, wave machines, a lighthouse or even a life-size model of a pirate ship!

Some resorts are themed with facilities in place to match.

These kinds of facilities used to only be found in resort hotels, so the move towards developing resort condos enables you to buy a piece of a resort as real estate to enjoy for yourself as a holiday home and/or to rent out for an investment return.

Look for other facilities on-site along the lines of what you would find in a normal non-resort condo development, such as a fully-fitted gym, a mini-mart, a coffee shop, a range of restaurants and eateries and 24-hour security courtesy of gate and building staff. Also worth looking out for is a key card system for use in lifts and at entrance doors such that security is in place in all buildings.

Positioning

The positioning of the buildings is key to the success of the project. Most of the projects of this nature have buildings that are near to the central recreation area but far apart enough from each other to ensure privacy. Look for buildings that are situated on opposites sides of the pool area to be more than 100 metres apart. Then you can

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be sure that you will have a good view of the pool area without necessarily peering into the windows of an opposite unit, or vice versa.

For front units facing the resort centrepiece, expect to pay a little more.

If prices are out of your budget for prime units then it might still be worth considering a rear-facing unit since, although you wont have the view of the pool area, you will also not have any disturbances from people using it. These units are typically considerably cheaper and just as nicely presented as other units when inside them.

Some resort properties mix high-rise buildings with low-rise buildings and, as such, there is an opportunity to secure a front-facing unit on a high floor. This will give a very nice view of the entire resort and will also be relatively quiet since the sound won’t travel upwards too much.

Renting Out

From the point of view of renting out, resort properties do have advantages as you can rival the offerings from resort hotels and provide a holiday experience for potential tenants on a long- or shortterm basis that is less expensive. This is even though resort properties are not significantly more expensive to buy than their non-resort counterparts.

Given that resort properties cater to families, it would be worth investing in a larger unit especially if part of your plan is to buy a condo and then let it out. Then you can offer entire families accommodation. Look for a two-bedroom unit that can provide sleeping for up to four or five people. It may be worth investing in bunk beds for one of the rooms so that kids can enjoy those benefits and

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@PattayaTrader There are other developments that are also worth considering that have good locations in and around Pattaya City and its suburbs, so it is worth looking around to find the best place to fit all your needs.

Buying a resort property off-plan is a good way to secure a place for the future. Typically, payment terms are quite generous, with only a small deposit required and with the time provided to pay up being as much as three years in some cases. Monthly payments are low for the

construction period, then a lump sum is payable on completion. A good time to buy is when the foundations are being laid or when the first few floors of the building have been erected. Then you can see the project take shape before you buy.

With the above considerations in check, you should be able to buy a prime piece of real estate in a resort property and hold it to enjoy for the future as well as rent out for a healthy investment return.

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parents can be confident in their choice of accommodation. Look for a unit that is 40 square metres or larger to give adequate space for multiple occupants.

That is not to say that studio apartments aren’t worth a look at. For a couple who want to share a holiday in a resort setting, a studio or smaller onebedroom apartment will offer plenty of space and will enable prices to be kept low. Single occupants will also find a studio adequate for their needs and will be able to enjoy the surrounding resort facilities.

Location, Location, Location

With more and more resort style properties coming to the market, it is important to choose one that is in a good location.

Easy access to the beach would bode well to complete any holiday stay. Good transport links to Pattaya’s central areas and downtown attractions would also bode well. Fortunately many of the new resort properties can be found along Jomtien Second Road, which has both good connections to the city centre and to Jomtien Beach. This is where a new swathe of land has been opened up courtesy of the relatively new road. The area has seen quite a lot of construction work on new projects, but has certainly seen its fair share of resort-style property development.

That’s because the land required for these types of properties is quite large due to the open areas that they offer.

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Checking the Books Ensuring the property you plan to buy is well-managed

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ood management of a housing or condo project is key to its long-term survival and to ensure that the value of the properties within it are

preserved.

So, when choosing a property, one of the things to do is to carefully check that the project management has been functioning well and will continue to do so in the future.

The management will normally be tasked with taking care of security which, in a housing project, may mean entrance guards at the front gate and security patrols on a 24-hour basis, guarding the grounds. In a condo, it may also mean the management of card key systems in the

lifts and front doors as well as CCTV on all floors by way of an in-house camera and monitor system. A team of guards should also be on patrol and should be manning a front gate.

Other tasks that the management team will be required to undertake include the upkeep of the swimming pool, if there is one, and the maintenance of the grounds that form the project, whether it be a condo development or a housing estate. In a condo, the maintenance and scheduled repairs to lifts, water tanks and electrical installations, etc. will also need to be attended to.

You can tell a lot about a property by looking at the state of a swimming pool or the state of gardens. The painting and upkeep of common areas is also a requirement of the management team, so shabbiness here will be a giveaway that management are not acting well.

Management Fees

Since these are all ongoing expenses, the management must be adept at collecting management fees from unit owners. If a condo building or housing project is not well-occupied then there could be a shortfall in fees collected and this is where problems can start. Even in a fully-occupied project, the management team must show a good track record of collecting and carefully investing management fees.

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the amount per unit to be received and by multiplying this by the number of units in a project, you should be able to easily discern if there is a significant shortfall due to non-payments. For a condo purchase, it is a requirement of the previous owner to not have any outstanding management fees to pay, so at least you can be sure that you will not have any incumbencies on your part when moving in.

A management team that is in control of a healthy ongoing fund will be in a good position to ensure the upkeep of the building is maintained.

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For a condo, the outside of the building should be painted every seven to 10 years.

This requires a large sum of money that will be built up by savings from management fees and also by way of the management of a sinking fund, which is created from initial lump sum payments from owners at the time of buying the units. Thus, be sure to look at the sinking fund when reviewing the accounts as it is critical to the maintenance of a property. The lack of a sinking fund should raise alarm as it is not easily replaced once gone, but will be crucial for any large scale repairs that may be required going forward, such as the replacement of lifts after expiry, etc.

For a new building, where there will be very little history in place, check whether the developer will take over the management or whether they will pass this on to another company. Then it will

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facebook.com/ptyatrdr A clean building exterior, well-kept grounds and a good pool are all signs of good management

be a case of checking the history of the company who eventually ends up managing the property so as to be sure that they will do a good job. This is a key thing to be aware of since you may find the developer does a great job of managing the building for a short while and yet they may only do this for a few years before passing the task over to another company.

You can usually check the history of a management company or developer by checking other properties that they have already developed a few years ago. Although good management of other projects is not a guarantee that your project will be managed well, it is certainly a comforting sign.

Track Record

You will find that developers and to some extent management companies build up a brand name that can be well regarded in the market and there is usually a premium to pay for this.

A new developer with no history may well provide you with a lower buying price, but you would need to be careful of how management will take care of the property in the future.

When scrutinising the management team, you can easily ask for a list of tasks that have been successfully completed in the last year or two. Indeed, some management teams will post details of all recently completed works in the lobby or clubhouse, along with a summary of accounts. You can also ask when new scheduled works are expected to take place such as exterior painting or landscaping.

If the accounts look healthy and the money is being used well then you should be able to go ahead with the property purchase safe in the knowledge that your interests will be well catered for in the immediate and long-term future.

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ACI DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Established in 2003, ACI specialises in high-end design and construction for commercial and residential spaces. ACI has built-up an extensive portfolio of completed construction and design work which will inspire your own project and home design. Customised design and consulting and personal project management approach is ACI’s speciality. All projects are offered in turnkey lump sum agreements and executed in a timely manner using in-house building teams.

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designs will be drawn up which meet “We basically fulfil people’s dreams. They the requirements. Generally, there will have a dream, they want it done properly be economical options as well as the and they usually don’t have the time premium options, giving the customer and expertise to do it themselves. Our a greater range to choose from. Markus’ customers are often people who run their focus is on giving the customer exactly own businesses or are retired and want what they want.

The involvement of the customer someone to take care of their project,” said managing director Markus Probst. throughout the whole project is entirely up “That’s what we do best. We design, plan, to them. ACI will provide quality samples select materials, manage procurement, and a detailed list of materials and forward construction and reporting. We offer the special prices and discounts they turnkey projects, agree to one final price can get from their industry and supplier and manage everything until hand-over contacts. Customers who want to take a more personal role in sourcing materials and maintenance.”

If the customer can think of it, are welcome to take over much of the Markus will see that it gets implemented. procurement stage.

He will guide them through the process of developing their personal customised A History of Successes “We’ve been in Pattaya offering design and designs to the construction for 11 point that he can years, with a focus on draw up plans and We basically fulfil quality properties. present them for people’s dreams.

There are many feedback and further investors who buy They have a dream, development. prime properties While most of they want it done and want it lifted to his customers come properly and a higher standard or with quite specific the sort of standard they usually don’t ideas, some just they have at home. want the interior of have the time and We have even been their property to be expertise to do it asked to remodel upgraded. ACI will properties which are guide them through themselves. sold here as five-star, the process of but customers wanted something different determining exactly what they want.

This can include removing walls to and more.”

Markus started his first business— create open space, thereby enhancing view potential; special lighting effects to bring metal works and roofing—in Switzerland. out the design elements; tailor-made built- To utilise his management degrees, he in furniture, including kitchens, wardrobes sold his business and joined a regional and libraries; custom-designed moveable IBM agent as product manager and a year furniture with glass tops, including dining later was promoted to marketing manager.

In 1991, Markus emigrated to Thailand. tables, coffee tables and desks.

When he decided to stay on to pursue his professional career in Asia, he went to AUA The Bliss of Choice “Before we start the brainstorming process in Bangkok for one year to study Thai and and coming up with ideas, we will first English language. In 1993, he joined a major look at the budget. We find out what the Japanese-Thai OEM contract manufacturer customer plans to invest and then propose in Bangkok with 1,600 employees, and the very best designs and materials for that was in charge as international business development manager. In 1997, he budget,” said Markus.

With the concept finalised, several accepted a new challenge as a marketing manager for South-East Asia and the Middle East and joined a German lighting company in Bangkok with 200 employees.

During that time, he was also purchasing and remodelling his own condos in Bangkok and in Pattaya.

“In those times it was difficult to find reliable companies with skilled labour and it was very challenging to get good results,”

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@PattayaTrader said Markus. That’s when he started doing his own designs of how he wanted to live.

With his professional background, Markus started his own design and construction business in 2003. He moved to Pattaya and, within three months, he had enough contracts to run his company.

From there, his business grew steadily, carried by a reputation for reliability, high standards and trust.

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Part of what makes ACI’s results so reliable is the use of an experienced construction team, working under Markus’ direct supervision. He will visit each site at least once every two days, which reduces the number of projects he can run at the same time, but maintains the very highest standards.

“I am very critical of my own work because I do things the way I would want to have it done for my money.” he said.

He has built a reliable workforce through training and constant improvement. At the heart of it is a core group of skilled people who have worked for him since the beginning and know how demanding he is.

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wiring. When it comes to placing lighting switches, plugs and sockets, I will be there to make sure they follow the plan. Hot and cold water pipes will be under pressure for at least three days and as much as two weeks. The workers are not allowed to close the walls and ceilings until everything has been approved,” Markus said.

“A lot of the value of the project is in the materials used. That’s why you need a really good contractor—you are handling valuable materials and you can’t then do a bad job and have to rip it all out and start again. At ACI, we deliver high-quality turnkey projects. If I don’t like something then we have to get it done the way I like it.”

Even with such a punishing level of precision required, Markus plans for all eventualities so that he still delivers on time. He draws up realistic timetables with adequate buffers built in and he handles every aspect of the project—from delivery of materials to hiring experts—so that everything stays on schedule.

To foster their reputation for quality, ACI includes return visits after hand-over to make final adjustments once the customer takes residence. They want absolutely everything to be perfect for the customer.

If you are planning on remodelling your condominium, house or restaurant, you can get inspired at www.aci-enterprise.com and contact Markus at 081-7622010.

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o you love your kitchen? If not, have it remodelled. If you can’t afford a big remodelling job, put your DIY skills to good use with just a few creative changes that can make the most important room in your home look like new.

When we think of redoing our kitchens, most of us are tempted to start by refinishing or painting the cabinets, but that can be time-consuming and inconvenient. It precludes use of the kitchen during the project, and it probably will cost quite a few baht eating all of your meals at restaurants. The solution?

Consider smaller, less intrusive upgrades.

One of the easiest, least expensive alternatives is to replace the worn and dated hardware on the cabinets and drawers.

Remodel Your Kitchen for Next to Nothing

Start by checking what size you will need.

Open cabinet doors (top and bottom) and measure the space between the screw holes on each piece of existing hardware.

Then determine how many drawers or other items have hardware that you will need to replace. After measuring and counting, visit a home improvement or hardware store and select more attractive hardware.

That was the hard part. Now it’s simply a matter of using a screwdriver to remove the old hardware and attach the dazzling new purchases.

A Splash of Colour

Another easy fix is splashing the room with colour without changing or painting the cabinets. Instead, do it with fabric.

Take down drab window shades, blinds or faded curtains and replace them with bright, colourful curtains which certainly are affordable at many of the drapery shops around Pattaya. Or you could think about changing the window treatments altogether for a whole new look. If you’ve been using hanging curtains, try Roman shades instead.

If your kitchen has a table and chairs, give some thought to buying a new set with matching or more vivid colours. As an option, use your DIY skills to recover those chairs to help brighten the room with just a little effort and in a couple of hours.

Adding a few new matching throw rugs to the room also will add colour.

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A larger project to consider is installing a backsplash. Working in only one area at a time, you can avoid too much disruption.

Your kitchen backsplash can be crafted from such easy-to-clean materials as ceramic, stainless steel or even durable wall paper. When selecting a backsplash, it is important to have it match the fixtures in your kitchen. Don’t match it to the appliances because they undoubtedly will change over time. The fixtures however are more permanent items in the kitchen.

You can save money if you do the work yourself. Begin by measuring the wall space you want to cover. This allows you to calculate how much material you will need. If you opt for tiles, remember that here they are sold by the box, so try to keep the project down to a single box in order to spend the least amount of money.

Small Touches

Other small touches can also lend a completely different and refreshing look to your kitchen. Simply reorganising your kitchen can help. Eliminate those items you don’t need and find a way to display the items you like. Mount a shelf or two on a plain wall to add valuable storage space for commonly-used items. Maybe place decorative boxes on the shelves or hang baskets to keep items accessible.

Add accent to the kitchen counter with an eye-catching plate or other novel item such as a decorative old coffee maker, an antique grinder, or maybe a potted plant in a quaint—or vibrant—urn. If the item lends itself to being painted, choose a colour that matches your new room design.

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One of the most popular purchases for the home in recent years is a stainless steel refrigerator. But stainless steel can easily appear unattractive when laden with streaks, spots, hand prints and the like.

You can maintain that new look with regular cleaning using items readily available in your home—anything from club soda or vinegar to vegetable oil or just plain water.

If you find using club soda too messy, try mixing three parts white vinegar with one part water in a spray bottle. Spray on your refrigerator and wipe with paper towels. Vinegar is excellent at cutting through greasy fingerprints. Vinegar can also be used undiluted; splash some on a microfiber cloth and rub with the grain. The smell is stronger when used full strength, but the odour dissipates quickly.

As an option, use vegetable oil, olive oil or even baby oil. That requires extra drying to soak up the oil, but it leaves a glossy finish. On the other hand, the surface of the refrigerator will attract dust and dirt faster than if you use a non-oily product such as a commercial glass cleaner or products sold specifically for cleaning stainless steel.

The cheapest way to clean your refrigerator is just plain water.

However, stubborn stains and fingerprints will require extra rubbing or adding a few drops of liquid dishwashing soap, in which case you will have to rinse the surface with hot water then dry it quickly with a paper towel to avoid streaks.

Whatever agent you use, always wipe with the grain. Rubbing against the grain, even with a microfiber cloth, will scratch the surface of the appliance. Because stainless steel scratches easily, it’s important to use a microfiber cloth—even a mild kitchen scrubbing pad will mar the surface. Another benefit of microfiber cloth is that it is lint free and works better than cotton because it leaves less fibrous material on the surface of the fridge. For a super, non-streak shine, first clean the surface with the microfiber cloth and your favourite cleaning agent, and then wipe down with paper towels.

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Smart Classrooms replace “One Tablet Per Child” project The previous Pheu Thai government’s “One Tablet Per Child” policy to give tablet computers to all Prathom 1 and Matthayom 1 students, which had already been subject to numerous delays and quality issues, has been scrapped by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) in favour of a policy to provide “smart classrooms” to schools instead. The budget of 6.5 billion baht allocated to 10 state agencies that handle education is to be used for the new project.

Still, many are wondering what exactly a smart classroom is. Senior advisor at the Bureau of Technology for Teaching and Learning at the Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec), Anek Ratpiyapaporn, said that books will become less of a source of knowledge in the future. Instead, classrooms will be equipped with two-in-one portable

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computers that can serve as a tablet and laptop, a touch-screen smart board that acts as a virtual whiteboard and widespread Wi-Fi connectivity.

Obec is currently defining exactly what a smart classroom will be and is in charge of the roll out. To start with, 15,000 out of 32,000 classrooms will be transformed, with the remainder waiting for next year’s budget to come into force.

Depending on the size of the classroom—small, medium or large— schools will receive 20, 40 or 50 portable computers respectively per classroom.

Smart classrooms will serve to provide for five major subjects: English, Maths, Thai, Social Science and Science. The source of the information for the computers will come from the cloud, with Obec working to develop content for social science and Thai. Some global companies will also be used for content including Microsoft Educator Network, Apple and Khan Academy. Operating systems supported will be iOS, Android and Windows RT. Anek said: “It is the duty of teachers to know how and where to get this content. Now we are training educational supervisors so they can train teachers about new sources of content and the teaching process.”

Teachers had already been trained for the original “One Tablet Per Child” project, but retraining will likely have to go ahead for the revised policy. The feedback so far for the smart classroom idea had been positive.

Anek added: “Based on the minimum budget, we offer several solutions. If some schools require higher specifications, they can do that on their own for additional cost.”

Google receives thousands of ‘right to be forgotten’ requests Since a European Court of Justice ruling came into force that states that people have a right to be forgotten on the internet, Google has had more than 70,000 requests to delete links and other information from its database. The requests are continuing to come in at a rate of more than 1,000 per day.

Google appears to have been put into a position of being judge and jury on privacy matters. Links to some of the world’s biggest news websites such as the BBC have been already deleted. One example was the deletion of links to a story about Merrill Lynch chairman Stan O’Neal.

The writer of the story, BBC economics editor Robert Peston, said that the move has “killed this example of my journalism”.

The UK’s Guardian newspaper also saw several links to its stories removed after requests from individuals that were the subject of the pieces.

These kind of disputes has put Google in an awkward position. When requesting removal of information, individuals can cite old or outdated information. Google might have removed links in many cases without being able to fully investigate the circumstances of each case, as would a court of law. It is also not providing any right of appeal channel for those who think the links should stand.

Martin Clarke, the publisher of Mail Online said: “These examples show what a nonsense the right to be forgotten is. It is the equivalent of going into libraries and burning books you don’t like.”

Some reports indicated that certain links had been restored, showing that Google was taking a more pragmatic approach to the ruling. Yet there is a lot of onus on the leading search engine to make decisions that may be open to interpretation by all parties concerned.

Google did say that each right to be forgotten case would be examined on its own merits to see if it complied with the new laws. A spokeswoman for the search giant said: “We have recently started taking action on the removals requests we’ve received after the European Court of Justice decision.”

She added: “This is a new and evolving process for us. We’ll continue to listen to feedback and will also work with data protection authorities and others as we comply with the ruling.”

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lthough Apple and Samsung are well known for their smartphones, Huawei has quietly been getting its act together and is now the third largest manufacturer of handsets. Its offerings are arguably more Apple-esque than Samsung’s, who have their own distinctive design.

Huawei’s newest release is the Ascend P7. It looks very similar to the iPhone 4 or iPhone 5, sporting a brushed aluminum finish on the edge and a glass front and back, but with squarer corners.

It is very thin, measuring just 6.5 mm (0.26 inches) in thickness and weighs just 124 grams, (4.37 ounces).

However, it is a larger-sized phone than its counterpart, measuring 139.8 x 68.8mm (5.50 x 2.71 inches). The P7 sports a five-inch display with 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing for full HD capability. That translates into 441 pixels per inch for pixel density. The screen is an IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with multi-touch as standard, and supports up to 16 million colours.

The display uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and provides superb viewing, though in bright outdoor conditions you may need to turn the brightness up to full to enjoy comfortable viewing.

The processor is a Kirin 910T 1.8GHz Cotex-A9 quad-core processor and there is 2GB of RAM on board. For the GPU, a Mali450MP4 was chosen. This combination is fast enough for most processes, though the phone might still struggle a little with certain apps.

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Ascend P7 The P7 is a dual sim device, supporting nano sim and micro sim sizes.

One of the sim slots doubles as a micro SD card slot, meaning you can have either two sim cards installed or one sim card and extra memory by way of a MicroSD card, but not both at the same time. Internal storage is already a healthy 16 GB so it may not be necessary to use the MicroSD card anyway, unless you are shooting video or taking large numbers of photos.

With the cameras in mind, the Ascend P7 has a 13 megapixel camera at the back complete with a DSLR-level processor. It supports 4160 x 3120 pixels, and has autofocus, an LED flash and a quality check feature. The camera on the rear works well in low light conditions and for quick shot photography. Other features include geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, and panorama function, essentially taking two pictures either side of the main one. The P7 can shoot video from the rear camera using the 1080p@30fps standard. An eight megapixel camera on the front is plenty good enough for selfies and this camera incorporates a five-piece lens set for panorama shots, allowing you take shots of groups of people. Double pressing the volume button enables you to take a photo directly from sleep mode.

The Ascend P7 runs on the Android operating system and the latest version—

namely 4.4.2 (Kit Kat)—comes as standard.

Huawei has also added a custom user interface called Emotion UI. The UI has been simplified and works faster courtesy of the new processor. It is also highly customisable, allowing you to make the phone much more personal in terms of icons and fonts as well as the look of the home screen.

Still available are standard Google goodies including Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar and Google Talk.

Android basic apps are also preserved including an Organiser, a document viewer, a photo viewer/editor, voice memo/dial/ commands and predictive text input.

The non-removable Li-Po 2500mAh battery boasts up to 422 hours of standby time and up to 22 hours using 2G. 3G surfers can expect to get around 14 hours of use before a charge is required.

The power management system also supports a power-saving mode when the battery is low on charge, giving up to an extra 24 hours of use on the last 10 per cent of charge. This is achieved by reducing the colours to a black and white mode only and by reducing some of the apps available.

If charging at night time, expect to get a full day’s use from the battery in normal modes, and up to two days with light use.

The phone supports 2G, 3G and 4G on GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA

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850/900/1700/1900/2100 and LTE 800/900/1800/2100/2600 respectively.

Speeds of data transfer are reasonable, with GPRS boasting up to 60 kbps, and EDGE up to 236.8 kbps. The phone offers 150Mbps download speeds on 4G using dual antennae. It also has Wi-Fi capability using Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, WiFi Direct and DLNA, as well as Bluetooth with v4.0 with A2DP and LE. For sound, the smartphone has a built-in loudspeaker with Dolby Digital Plus sound enhancement as well as a 3.5 mm jack for sound output to drive headphones or active speakers. Active noise cancellation is available with a dedicated mic and the formats for sound playback include XviD/ MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player, as well as MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV and Flac player. An FM radio comes as standard. 
 For sensors, the phone features the familiar trio of accelerometer, proximity sensor and compass. GPS with A-GPS support and GLONASS is also included.

Message options include SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM and HTML 5.

The phone will be available in black, pink and white case designs though undoubtedly there will plenty of thirdparty extras such as protective cases to create a unique external look for the unit.

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Art Of The Hill

One Bedroom Unit Fully furnished 1 bedroom unit overlooking swimming pool. Situated in quiet location close to the beach and all local amenities. Onsite there is car parking, security, swimming pool plus roof top terrace offering great views and with plunge pool/jacuzzi.

Motivated seller who will listen to sensible offers. Price 2.5 Million baht Sale: 2,500,000 THB Phone: +66(0)819458002 Email: paul@powerhousedev.com

Unixx Pattaya, Urgent Sale!

Pratamnak Hill

Condo For Sale/rent On Phratumnak Fully furnished condo for sale/rent.

Dining set/sofa/entertainment unit/46 LED TV/home cinema/ washing machine/jacuzzi bath/ hob/extractor/microwave/ fridgefreezer/3x aircon/mosquito doors. Newly decorated in very good condition. Rental minimum of 1 year only. Sale price negotiable.

Sale: 9,000,000 THB Rent: 48,000 THB / Month Phone: 0854393451 Email: bsullivan014@gmail.com

Jomtien

Majestic Condo For Sale Un-furnish breezy studio in Majestic condo with city view on the 3rd floor for sale,safe car park,24 hr security,communal swimming pool,cheap maintenent,800 meters to Jomtien beach, transfer 50/50 the value of this condo is more than 700,000 baht Sale: 550,000 THB Email: mellovespla@yahoo.ca

Park Lane Beauty Condo beautifull corner condo at high floor in THAI name. Complete furniture, european kitchen, 2 fans, 2 airco Sale: 2,000,000 THB Phone: 0874845321 Email: robert-e-c@hotmail.com

View Talay 5c, Condo For Sale View Talay Condo 5, building C, near beach. fully furnished. airco fan. company name Sale: 2,450,000 THB Phone: 0874845321 Email: robert-e-c@hotmail.com

For sale 1BR condo in VN Residence 1 in Pattaya, Pratamnak, Soi 5, 300 m from beach. Completed 2009. Fully furnished, ground floor, terrace in front of pool. Total area: 64 m2. Living area:59,94 m2. Price 2800000 THB Thai Ownership, 0898347664 Sale: 2,800,000 THB Phone: 0898347664 Email: liene@vnresidences.com Sale Condo Sea View Full furnished condo renewed 3 years ago in a good style 41 sqm area at the 11th Floor building have more then 10 years renewed all accomodations big swimming pool renewed 1 year ago 2 saunas AC. The building has the best location in Pratamnak. Sea view Sale: 1,500,000 THB Phone: 0871408695 Email: jfatoul@hotmail.com

Pratamnak Soi 5 very quiet location close to Cosy beach - Studio 22 sqm (thai company) for sale. Completed December 2013, 8th floor, great wiew, fully furnished, tv, air con, CCTV, key card access, internet wifi,roof top pool,jacuzzi and gym 1.25 M aldo.binetti@jamminservices.com 091-6621576 Email: aldo.binetti@jamminservices. com Vn Residence 3, Norwegian Properties Group In Pratamnak Hill VN Residence 3 is 5th project of the Norwegian Properties Group in Thailand, Pattaya. Amazing location Prathumnak Road Soi 5 and common area with swimming pool, gym and relaxing zone on the roof. More information in our website – www. vnresidences.com Sale: 2,295,000 THB Phone: 0898347664 Email: liene@vnresidences.com

For sale below cost! Situated on the 24th floor in the North Tower, a type 1D unit and one of the best in the building with guaranteed panoramic views of Pattaya Bay and beyond.

There are no units like this left for sale. Developer’s price now 3.4 MB. Sale: 2,982,500 THB Phone: 0805987111 Email: editor@estatesreport.com

New (very Quiet) Large Studio (76sqm) Jomtien Soi 5, Pattaya, View Talay Residence 4 New (very quiet) large studio (76sqm) w/balcony for rent (serviced or nonserviced) or sale in Jomtien Soi 5, Pattaya, View Talay Residence 4, #489/27 Moo 12, on the 3rd Floor (Lift). Located just 300 meters from Jomtien beach.

Sale: 3,800,000 THB Rent: 33,000 THB / Month Phone: 02-6520694

Luxury Condo For 5.99 Mio. In The Park, Jomtien 2 bed/3 bath, total 143 m2, corner unit, 2nd floor, lake view, furniture included, priced for quick sale. ready to move in. Proper and clean chanote.

Thai ownership.

Sale: 5,990,000 THB Phone: 0895206385 Email: heinerschellenberg@msn.com

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Jomtien

New 1-bedroom Unit In Jomtien Beach Project is now finishing its completion.

Building has a roof-top swimmingpool, fitness room, covered parking and on-site management office. The unit is on the better side; no direct hot afternoon sun, the view is already developed and no other buildings near to your balcony. 5th floor corner unit. Unfurnished 1 590 000 baht, or fully furnished and decorated 1 999 000 baht. Please, mail me for pictures! Also finance, and I consider in exchange an apartment, or item of value; even more expensive.

Sale: 1,590,000 THB Rent: 19,000 THB / Month Phone: 0869910013 Email: info@hanslankari.com

Investment Opportunity With Huge Savings

Studio 73 Sqm 2-rooms On Jomtien Beach

about 250 meter from Jomtien Beach, great sea&mountain view from balcony, great panorama 4-parts slide windows! Fresh market, tesco and 7/11 within walking distance.

On the 8 th floor of a well maintained condo/hotel , large swimming pool, recreation rooms, security 24/7 and low management costs as only 21 BHT per sqm ! Aircon, european style 1 year old kitchen, non furnished.

Sale: 2,100,000 THB Phone: 0913452647(thai) Email: crazygreg@email.de

Skylight condominium presents you a great investment opportunity offering 2 great resale 31.2 sqm units on the third and fifth floor.

These impressive units include fitted kitchens, bathrooms and wardrobes, plus air conditioners and balconies.

Skylight is centrally located near Hanuman Statue, close to major access routes to Pattaya and just a few minutes’ walk to the beach with superb facilities including roof top swimming pool, fitness center, 7 storey living green wall, atrium, underground parking, 24 hour CCTV security and restaurant. Buy today and get a saving of over 900,000 Baht, this is an opportunity that you cannot afford to miss. Units can be brought separately, prices 1.65 Million & 1.85 Million Baht repectively.

Sale: 1,650,000 THB Phone: +66(0)819458002 Email: paul@powerhousedev.com Foreign Ownership Condo For Sale Superb new fit out on 6th floor with panoramic views to Pattaya.

FOREIGN OWNERSHIP. In Thepprasit Rd only 400m from Thappraya Rd in Jomtien. 7 story new building with huge swimming pool and gym.

Priced to sell at 2.6m baht. Phone Rex on 081 001 4788 Sale: 2,600,000 THB Phone: 081 001 4788 Email: rreexxd@hotmail.com

View Talay 1a, Condo Sale Fully furnished to high standard, Granite floor throughout,raised ceiling fans, excellent dimmer lighting, remote AC, Hugh bathroom with double shower and full bathtub.

Two outside patio areas, Pattaya side.

One of the best swimming pools in Jometien, Large storeroom, safety box, fitted cupboards, direct phone and internet connection. Double door entrance. Private sale, Western name, Buyer/Seller share costs.

Common fee’s only 900 baht per month. For investors seller is able to offer a full management and rental service, with a legal guarantee of a minium return of 180,000 Baht for 1st year. Price: 2,390.00 Baht Great Holiday Home or Rental Opportunity.

Contact Stefanpattaya@yahoo.com or 081 586 3941 Sale: 2,300,000 THB Phone: 081 586 3941 Email: stefanpattaya@yahoo.com

Habitus - Jomtien Fully fitted units. A floating breakfast bar with glass support. There is a 360 view with lovely greenery and maintained 5 stars Villas towards the ocean. There will be underground car park in each of the 3 buildings.

This will have its own lobby area with elevator. Drop off at building C. Walkways throughout the grounds – wheelchair friendly. Gym is located at building C. Sale: 4,006,800 THB Phone: +66811562509 Email: austin@ powerhousepropertiesltd.com

Condo For Sale, Jomtien Location in Jomtien Beach, this lovely 2 BR 2Bathroom, end unit, 64sqm, on the 15 Fl, S-2 Bldg.

Completely furnished, washing machine, wifi, internet, and Cable TV connections. The building has it own swimming Pool, fitness center. Ground Floors, restaurants, laundry services, and other shops as well. Only 250 meters to Beach and Baht Bus. Foreign ownership. Great view of Koh Lan, and Jomtien, Pattaya Sale: 4,300,000 THB Phone: 0890160950 Email: stcathjr@gmail.com 148m2 View Talay 2b Condo For Sale

Habitus - Jomtien Fully fitted units. A floating breakfast bar with glass support. There is a 360 view with lovely greenery and maintained 5 stars Villas towards the ocean. There will be underground car park in each of the 3 buildings.

This will have its own lobby area with elevator. Drop off at building C. Walkways throughout the grounds – wheelchair friendly. Gym is located at building C. Sale: 3,120,000 THB Phone: +66811562509 Email: austin@ powerhousepropertiesltd.com

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Metro Condo For Sale Beautiful condo for sale fantastic sea view floor 26Metro condo soi 19 jomtienlarge balcony 3m x4m Foreign name newly refurbished new air con /kitchen with built in hob /Large bathroom / fully tiled includes quality furniture and new tv /fridge freezer/microwave etc email for photos 3.3million baht Sale: 3,300,000 THB Phone: 0800161232 Email: Metrocondo@mail.com

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Will consider Split Payment or Finance. This superbly finished 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 148M2 Condo for sale at the popular View Talay 2B Condominium. Sold in Company name this 3rd floor condo comes complete with European Kitchen, Western Bathroom, 4 Daikin Air conditioners , Ceiling fans, Built in wardrobes, Telephone line, Internet and fitted Curtains.

Sale: 5,000,000 THB Email: swest@slb.com

Chateau Dale Best Looking Condo In The Building quality fully furnished large balcony overlooking green gardens and poolits very quiet and close to everythingNot much to say except its very low priced compared to others on lower floorsThere is some nice art work there and a large flat screen with a top of the line Yamaha Sound system.

Sale: 4,800,000 THB Rent: 19,000 THB / Month Phone: 0801028978 Email: kbamfield@hotmail.com

The Park Building A Ground floor condo, large living room and kitchen equipped Euro style, 2-Bed with ensuite walking showers one with bath, visitor toilet, wash room, 3 air-con, facilities include, large swimming pool, tennis courts, under cover car park, large gardens with lake. Quick Sale 6.25 M. Baht Tel: +6681 982 1778 Sale: 6,250,000 THB Phone: +6681 982 1778 Email: keithying@live.com

The Park Building A Ground floor condo 182 Sq.mtr, large living room and kitchen equipped Euro style, 2-Bed with ensuite walking showers one with bath, visitor toilet, wash room, 3 air-con, facilities include, large swimming pool, tennis courts, under cover car park, large gardens with lake. Quick Sale 6.25 M. Baht Tel: +6681 982 1778 Sale: 6,250,000 THB Phone: +6681 982 1778 Email: keithying@live.com

Luxury Beachfront 2-story Penthouse Style Condo This unique 2 storey penthouse style property at JOMTIEN BEACH PARADISE UNIT # 319 is being sold in the next ten days. The price was recently reduced to 6.500,000 baht in order to generate a quick sale. The property has received a low offer under the already low asking price.

This pending offer will be accepted unless a higher one comes in. If there are any interested parties now would be the time to make an offer before it goes away ! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for someone to buy a very unique and exclusive 2-story penthouse style condo in Jomtien.

They are few beachfront properties like this on two floors 167sqm with so much balcony space... Property can be shown anytime ! Go to: www.loveit.asia for details and offers or contact by email directly..

Sale: 6,500,000 THB Phone: 08-75000855 Email: hogleone@hotmail.com

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High Floor Ocean Front Condo With Ocean Views.

Viewtalay Condo 8. High floor 86sqm condo boasts 2 bedrooms, full European Kitchen including oven.

Fully furnished TOT Wi Fi internet, Sat TV, Daikin Aircon throughout, superb ocean views from large 16sqm balcony. Foreign owned. For sale at 6.5 Mil Bt. Share transfer fee Sale: 6,500,000 THB Phone: 0889581407 Email: viewtalay007@hotmail.com

Wong Amat

Golden Condo - Wongamat Soi 25 Bargain Corner Studio 5th floor 28m2 corner unit with balcony and sea view (larger than standard unit). Furnished and in good condition Only 1.1M baht ü Swimming pool ü 24 hour security with key card ü Car parking ü 32” LCD TV ü Near Wongamat beach Sale: 1,100,000 THB Rent: 10,000 THB / Month Phone: 0827119234 Email: 300mlc@gmail.com

Seaview High Floor 67 Sqm Studio (one Bedroom) On Wongamat T.W. Wongamat Condominimum (R-Con Residence), Naklua soi 16, 19th Floor, 67 sqm, Corner unit, farang name Panoramic seaview, Sanctuary of Truth view, big balcony Huge swimming pool and big park, gym Very quite and green place. Fully furnished an decorated, euro kitchen, water cleaning system, 2 aircons, washing machine, LCD TV 42”, CCTV, fast internet connection (LAN). - Rent 20 000 (1 year minimum) , Sale 4 m. b.

Sale: 4,000,000 THB Rent: 20,000 THB / Month Phone: +66882106801 Email: tantrus@gmail.com

Apartment For Sale “Ping Pha” Condominium is located directly at the Wongamat Beach, one of the most prefered residential areas in Pattaya. Very close to “Dusit Thani Hotel” Absolute Beachfront, a quiet and green enviroment. Perfect sea view. 3. floor, only 4 units an each floor. Common pool, 24 h security This apartment has 2 bed rooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 balconies, living room with dining area, european kitchen, fully furnished, fully airconditioned, telephone, internet and more..... Size: 140 sqm Price: 12,750,000 mil. THB Please contact Mr. Claus: 087 066 78 74 Sale: 12,750,000 THB Phone: 087 066 7874 Email: cinth2013@gmail.com

South Pattaya

Studio Apartment For Sale At Theprasit Road Want to sell my condo at Theprasit road near talat Theprasit 32.5 sq. the price includes ownership transfer. Its on the 4th floor.

Sale: 615,000 THB Phone: =8801713030999 Email: arik@agni.com

City Garden - The Best Location City Garden - The Best Location At City Garden, Studio (32 sqm) for sale.

For the net price of 2,250,000 Baht you get also an updated Thai Co. Ltd. This project is on Soi 15 direct behind the ‘Welcome Plaza’ Hotel, second rd.

South Pattaya, Sale: 2,250,000 THB Phone: 0819490093 Email: wernerri@yahoo.com

Studio Condo Novanna Residence: 3 Studio Condo units(25sqm) all together for sale on the top floor(8th). Can be sold individually or all together for possible alteration to a two bedroom 75sqm unit. All offers welcome and are looking for a quick sale. Contact Mike: 0896875020 Sale: 1,500,000 THB Email: mfletcherndt@hotmail.com

Unixx Condo In Pattaya For Sale.

27sqm (transfer Of Contract) Selling UNIXX condo. (Pattaya) Transfer of contract. Cheaper then through agents. 1,800,000 THB UNIT no: US-1527 FLOOR: 15 TOWER: West TYPE: 1S1 27 Square Meters PHONE: 0917426848 http://www. unixxcondo.com/index.php/en Raimon Land Awards Construction Contract for Unixx South Pattaya to Pre-Built PCL http://www.raimonland. com/media_center/news/info/264 [media]http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=kfQ7taF5eLw[/media] Unixx South Pattaya A perfect combination of dynamism and tranquility, Unixx South Pattaya is conveniently located on Pratumnak Hill Road, just a stone’s throw away from beaches, shopping and neverending nightlife districts.

Sale: 1,800,000 THB Email: krystian26@gmail.com

North Pattaya

Markland Condo For Sale Beach Road Soi One 45sq condo for sale soi one beach road over looking sea fully furness can move in 11 floor swimming pool car park 24 hour security 2.8 million baht have balconey Sale: 2,800,000 THB Phone: 0854394280 Email: budgie1222@live.co.uk

Baan Amphur

Na Jomtein 2br 2ba Hgh Floor Best Location Na Jomtien: 2 BR, 2 BA, High floor, 114 sq m, 3 A/C’s, Full Kitchen with stainless hob and 4 place ceramic cooktop.

Electrolux refrigerator and Electrolux washing machine. 2 LCD TV’s, Full Furniture. 2 Balconies, bedroom and family room. Fantastic city and sea views. Also views of Satihip and Buddah mountain. Ideally located halfway between Floating Market and Mimosa Pattay on north and Cartoon Networks Waterpark and Nong Nooch Gardens on the south.

Only 100 meters to quiet Ban Amphor Beach and 100 meters to Sukhumvit Road. Communal Pool. Foreign Name.

Below Market at only 4.2 million Baht.

Call 086-999-5928 English Sale: 4,200,000 THB Phone: 0869995928 Email: brsburt@yahoo.com

Pattaya

Corner Unit Condo With Stunning Sea Views This condo has a large corner balcony as expected in a corner unit.

63sqm, fully furnished with all new never used furnishings and a fitted European kitchen.

Sale: 3,200,000 THB Phone: 0876805817 Email: jlbventures@gmail.com

Naklua

Naklua View Condo For Sale @ Nirun Condo, 13th Floor **condo for sale in foreigner name with nuklua view***13th floor*nirun room # 521/453*included* : sofas, bed, wardrobe, tv stand, bed side cabinet, ceiling fan with light, large cabinet with dish rack, refrigerator, microwave oven. ** 2 security gates for balcony and main door ** **price: 1.1 million**contact: alam @ 0806267424 Sale: 1,100,000 THB Phone: 0806267424 Email: tanyaalam@hotmail.com

Bangkok

For Sale: Sarin Place Condominium Ratchayothin On 19th Floor, 86.9 Sq.m. Conner Unit.

For Sale: Sarin Place Condominium Ratchayothin Chatuchak Bangkok THAILAND. Room unit on 19th floor 86.9 sq.m. conner unit with north and east side balconies,very nice room very good location . Call now:Moo 0894445620 Sale: 6,250,000 THB Phone: 0894445620,0892212833 Email: usakorn1967@yahoo.com

Rayong

Penthouse For Sale In Ko Samet 171sqm 2 bed penthouse. All rooms have sea views looking towards Ban Phe and Rayong. Private roof terrace with jacuzzi and bbq area. Communal gardens and huge swimming pool.

24 hr security, bar and restaurant on site.

Sale: 6,500,000 THB Phone: 038644413 Email: pandora.developments@ gmail.com

Condo For Rent

Phratamnak Hill

I Want To Buy Condo At Pattaya Hill Top Resort

Central Pattaya

Double Condo - Central Pattaya Double condo 75sqm on 9th floor, with 2 balconies, Naklua view.

Recently refurbished at Nirun Grand Condo.Includes one bedroom, a/c units, extractor fans, sony tv, DVD, washing machine, fridge freezer, hot water throughout, elec. and gas hobs, microwave, sofa, bed, display cabinet plus more. Reduced. Excellent value.

Sale: 2,100,000 THB Phone: 0800928958 Email: pteevans60@gmail.com

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I am interested to buy a condo at Pattaya hill top resort condominium,floor 10th and upwards with Pattaya bay view / ocean view. Studio and corner units with foreign title preferred! Fast cash transaction and 50/50 transaction fee!

Phone: 0860330574 Email: jonas.yim@gmail.com

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Phratamnak Hill

1bed Room Condo At Cosybeach Casaespana 1bed room condo with kitchen&washing machine 52 sq.m.

4th floor at Pratamnak CosyBeach CasaEspana Condominium. Nice swimming pool on the roof, very close to the beach and Royal Varuna Yacht Club 15 000 Baht per month Mobile 0859733557 Rent: 12 THB / Month Phone: 0859733557 Email: vse-v-tai@narod.ru

Only 8000 Bath/month Condo On Phratamnak Large condo with furniture, cable TV and internetNow till end October only 8000 Bath/month due to some construction noise in the daytime only.

Rent: 8,000 THB / Month Phone: 0868811050 Email: lenthailand@gmail.com

Lovely One Bedroom On Pratumnak Hill Lovely one bedroom apartment for rent ; 94 sqm in Tara Court Condominium fully furnished and nicelly decorated ,best place, located on Pratumnak Hill . Only 3 minutes from Walking Street and 1 minute from the beach , nice see view on Koh Larn , large swimming pool with jacuzzi on the rooftop , gym and restaurant ( O’Gara’s) . Large balcony, big living room with european kitchen , one big bedroom ,large bathroom with shower , TV cable + True Vision , car and motorbike park underground ,security , A/C , fans , 2 TV 42 LCD , DVD , private Wi-Fi , safety box , everything includ , bring only your suitcases ..... Long term only , minimum 6 months , only 38.000 bahts/month or 35000 bahts/year , included fees (3850 bahts/month + Truevision ) . Available Sept 1st 2013 .

Phone: 0838500207 Email: tmilsaunders@yahoo.com

Jomtien

View Talay 5d Top Floor From 15,000 Baht Per Month Stunning 48 sqm Studio on the top floor of VT5D, Magnificent views, Quality Thai furnishings, European Kitchen, TV, DVD, Air Con, Modern Bathroom with Rain shower,.

Minimum 6 month contract (16,000 Baht) or for 1 Year (15,000 baht) Call 0871444706 Rent: 11 THB / Month Phone: 0871444706 Email: phil_persson@yahoo.com

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Condo For Rent In Jomtien Garden Studio 40 Sqm, Jomtien near beach. Newly renovated, fully furnished.Quiet. Good security. Pool and many facilities. Tel: 0847844696 Eng & Thai. Available in April 2014.

Rent: 7,000 THB / Month Phone: 0847844696 Email: manager@pensitandlaws.com

For Rent Condo At View Talay Jomtien Beach. Great Location Close To Pattaya. Ideal Holiday Location With All Amenities Close By. The rent is cheaper if taken by the year 10K a month but if short term like 3mts its 13K No lease shorter than 3mts. This condo is on the eight floor good views. It has all amenity Rent: 10,000 THB / Month Phone: +66861094541 Email: pomkinsale@hotmail.com

View Talay 5c Condo 60 sqm studio unit for rent in View Talay 5C. 40 meters to the beach. 6 Floor with sea and island views.

Rent: 15,000 THB / Month Phone: 0870684766 Email: johnjpip@gmail.com

Luxury Apartments For Rent, Short Term And Long Term Offer.

Luxury Apartments for rent. Great location just 5 minute to Jomtien beach. We offer for weekly, monthly and year rental. No minimum contract request. Contact us at:0861117414 (Khun.Amp) Rent: 17,000 THB / Month Phone: 0861117414 Phone: 038250301 Email: royalparkjomtien@hotmail. co.uk

Condo jomtien studio for long/ short terms rent,balcony with great sea view,kitchen,a/c cable tv, hdsl internet,huge swim.pool,parking,24hrs security,shops,laundries beauty& massage salons,restaurants on the ground floor,easy access to the city Rent: 20,000 THB / Month Email: ticaticarica@hotmail.com

Condo For Rent In Jomtien Superb new fitout on the 6th floor with panoramic views to Pattaya from the large balcony. Low rise (7 floors) building with huge swimming pool, gym, coffee shop and Family Mart.

Only 400m to Thappraya Road with baht buses to Jomtien Beach and Pattaya. 18,000 baht per month long term (12 months) or 25,000 / months for the 4 months of High Season.This is a superbly appointed condo and first to view will rent. Phone Rex on 081 001 4788.

Phone: 081 001 4788 Email: rreexxd@hotmail.com

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Pattaya Seaview Condo For Rent RENT: 9,500 THB per month (305.39 $) SALE: 1,150,000THB Pattaya Seaview Jomtien Beach Condominium for RENT 9,500 THB/month and SALE 1,150,000 THB A very Nice room 30 sqm. It’s decorated studio for rent(short or long term) on Jomtien Beach,Pattaya Thailand -Air conditioning -TV with cable -Refrigerator -Microwave and toaster -Toiletries -Bathroom with shower and bath tub with heater -Sofa Condominium facilities: -Two swimming pools -Free Green bike -Fitness room -Table tennis room -Aerobic dances -Volley ball court -Parking Building -24 Hours security & CCTV Other facilities: -Drink water point -Wifi internet -Internet shops -Laundry -Beauty salon -Massage and spa If you want stay long term rental, Please contact me for special rate at E-mail: an-an.thai@windowslive.com for check the lowest rate. http://shop. kadnad.com/anwinproperty Rent: 9,500 THB / Month Email: an-an.thai@windowslive.com

A Large Studio For Rent

A large studio on the beach for rent ,nice and airly room,clean with a large swimming pool, 2 tennis courts, gym, sauna,mini-mart, restaurant, 24hrs security, covered parking contact for more details.

Rent: 25,000 THB / Month Phone: 0816321449 Email: kweerapat@gmail.com

Condo On The Beach For Rent .

54 Sq M Studio - Tw Palm Internet, Cable And All Mod Cons A newly refurbished studio with 50inch TV, fast broadband, cable tv and loads of storage. T.W. Palm Condominium three condos with a gigantic T- shaped swimming pool. This pool is large enough for many residents and visitors. Beside the pool, everyone will love the sunbathing area and enjoy the beautiful European-style gardens, ideal for relaxing, or lying down with your favourite book. What a great place to spend your time during holidays or every day of your life! .

The Condominium (Platinum Suites) is a new development with prime location on Thepprasit road just 1000 m from the beach and 2,5 km from BigC and Lotus supermarkets.

• Distance to the beach - 1200 m. • Security • keycard access • Laundry • Restaurant View video on you tube ..http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=9SjRvkZeMg0 Call Chanichar on 0894036744 to book a viewing - first viewing will take!!

Rent: 18,000 THB / Month Phone: 0875344720 Email: markjmbond@hotmail.com

Wong Amat

A smart studio 54 sqm. for rent, on the beach, large balcony, large swimming pool, gym, sauna, 2 tennis courts, squash room, snooker table, table tennis, mini-mart, covered parking, key card, 24 hrs.security..... Available for rent at 25,000THB/month Please contact for more information.

Rent: 25,000 THB / Month Phone: 0816321449 Email: kweerapat@gmail.com

Baan Amphur

Na Jomtien Great Location Na Jomtien: Perfectly located halfway between Mimosa Pattaya and Nong Nooch on Sukhumvit. 2 BR, 2 BA, 114 sq m, Full Kitchen, 3 A/C , Washing Machine, 2 Balconies, High Floor with Beautiful Sea & City Views, Wonderful sea breeze, Communal Pool, 2 LCD TV’s, Full Furniture, quiet bldg, 100 meters to Sukhumvit, 100 meters to beach. 1 Year Lease at 21,500B/mth.

Tenant pays all utilities. 086-999-5928 Rent: 21,500 THB / Month Phone: 0869995928 Email: brsburt@yahoo.com

Fully Furnished Spacious Studio At Wong Amat Beach For Sale Fully Furnished Spacious Studio in Laguna Heights, Wong Amat Beach.

Apartment size is 47 sq.m. Brand new apartment & brand new furniture.

Partial Sea View. Apartment is on a 3rd floor. Beach is in 100 meters.

Infinity pool on the rooftop.

Email: igorkambarov@hotmail.com

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House for Sale

East Pattaya

Sale Townhouse In East Pattaya

Royal Park Hill Hill 3 Bed 2 Bath House. fully furnished excellent condition house.3 good size bedrooms 2 bath .new European kitchen large living/ dinning area.outside seating area and carport for 2 cars.house in quiet location with garden.in very well maintained village.com pool/shop with 24hr cctv and security.3 air cons 2 flat screen tv’s 2 fridge/freezers.

Sale: 3,500,000 THB Phone: 0875830207 Email: chrischarman@hotmail.com

Phonthep 7 - a very nice new 3-star residential complex near the Park of millions stones and Crocodile farm.

Located just 10 minutes drive from the city, and from here you can easily get to the airport or Bangkok. There are 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, air conditioning, rear yard, land area in front of the house. 24 hours security.

Communal swimming pool. Food shops in the village.

Email: nedsalerent@rambler.ru

5 Bedroom Modern House In East Pattaya With Private Swimming Pool On 188tw Land Size And 370 Sqm Living Space this 5 bedroom house is in tumklom tallman village with a lovely rural feeling of east pattaya is a 10 minute drive to pattaya and jontiem beach and all the local schools and shops. the 5 bedroom house is built to a high standard it has cctv wi fi ubc tv alarms for smoke and intruders and a 110 volt electric fence on the perimiter wall.it has been reduced to 8.5 million bt from 9.5 million bt and the rent price reduced from 70 thousand bt per month to 60 thousand bt per month,it has a remote control gate entrance to a car port also it boasts its own water filtration system from a well supply water pump,it is fully furnished and would suit a family for rent or sale tel colin english+66910068814 or ann thai +66903869736 or skype colinhorn19591 Rent: 60,000 THB / Month Phone: +66910068814 Email: colinhorn1@hotmail.com Family Home For Sale Single Family Home Chokchai Gardens 3 4 Bedroom , 3 Bathrooms W/ Separate Maids Quarters Beautiful landscaping 154.3 sqw 6.8 Million Baht Todd@pattayabaan.com Tel 038 332 334 (thai / English) Mobile 085 793 4898 Sale: 6,800,000 THB Email: bingos1111@hotmail.com

For Sale - Brand New Build 59/48 Baan Suay Mai Ngam - Executive 3 Bedroom Pool Villa 6.5 Million Baht For Sale - Brand New Build 59/48 Baan Suay Mai Ngam - Executive 3 Bedroom Pool Villa 6.5 Million Baht Large 10 X 5 Pool with gorgeous sparkling Waterfall, Feature Elephant fountains and landscaped Gardens For Sale 59/48 Baan Suay Mai Ngam - Executive 3 Bedroom Pool Villa 6.5 Million Baht. This Luxury New Build home has a very spacious Living Room, 3 full Bedrooms With 3 fully equipped Bathrooms, 2 En-Suites. in a quiet and peaceful East Pattaya Village. Newly Built and tastefully decorated with all Built in Wardrobes, this Villa is ready for all of your dream furnishing ideas. Brand New Custom Modern European Kitchen including double Sink, Stove and Extractor Hood. Full Hot and Cold Water plumbing system throughout. Huge In Ground Water Storage. Land size is a generous 104 Square Wah, house size 160 sq m. Off street Garage parking with remote controlled Roller Shutter doors. It has it Sale: 6,500,000 THB Phone: 086-539-0714 Email: gary.pattaya@gmail.com

Naklua

Townhouse In Naklua Pattaya Townhouse in Naklua for sale direct from owner. Company name. Walking distance to Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, Banglamung Hospital and Naklua market. 5 mins drive to Tesco-Lotus North Pattaya. Modern, nice and clean inside. Fully furnished. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large living room, dining room, separate kitchen, air condition.

Carport. 1,750,000 baht Ring 0816367820 (Eng) or 087-9029935 (Thai) for further information.

Sale: 1,750 THB Phone: 0816367820 Email: francis_song@hotmail.com

2/storey House For Sale, ,including Furnuture.

A nice semi detachead house for sale, in a safe village, 3 police men living in the same village from banglamung police station, so safe, the house is in good condtion, upstairs have 2 bedrooms with 2 on suites shower rooms, 1 balcomy, down stairs open plan , blach 8 white kitchen,lcd tv internet,2 leather sofas. dining room table, satelite tv, internet, security grills, cctv cameras.campany name,land size 184 square meters Sale: 3,300,000 THB Phone: 0859341825 Email: siambella@yahoo.com

2/storey House For Sale, Including Furniture.

Beautiful House For Sale !

Stylish and Unquie, Luxurious Layout, Set on a secure estate, Near Maprachan Area.Garden terrace, Sala, Car port, Private swimming pool.

1,040 sqm Plot Size, 410 sqm Living Space, 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 5 air conditions, Internet Cable, TV Cable, 1 Storage/Laundry, European kitchen, Fully Furnished.Ready to move in !

Sale: 9,200,000 THB Phone: 038.303.764 Email: office@seaboard-properties. com

a nice semi detachead house for sale, in a safe village, 3 police men living in the same village from banglamung police station, so safe, the house is in good condtion, upstairs have 2 bedrooms with 2 on suites shower rooms, 1 balcomy, down stairs open plan , blach 8 white kitchen,lcd tv internet,2 leather sofas. dining room table, satelite tv, internet, security grills, cctv cameras. campany name, land size 184 square meters location is 5 minetes walk from kasalong resort. sukumvit soi 21, near nakluea area pattaya Sale: 3,300,000 THB Phone: 0859341825 Email: siambella@yahoo.com

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Central Pattaya

Reduced For Quick Sale 3.99 Mb. 2 Bed 2 Bath, land 324. Sqm. SP Village 5 A Modern development with pool, gym, sauna, playground & Big lake. More details at www.

Bathsold.com (enter Ad. No. 124277) Owner 0808-329-588 NO RESONABLE OFFER REFUSED Sale: 3,990,000 THB Phone: 0808-329-588 Email: CHITCHAT88@ROCKETMAIL. COM

Jomtien

Luxury House Jomtien Luxury house in a boutique residence offer a fine living with all quality amenities, 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom.

For sale 10.9 MB or for rent 65,000 THB per month. Minnimum rental period 6 months. Ref : scp070. Please call 0870587349.

Sale: 10,900,000 THB Rent: 65,000 THB / Month Phone: 0870587349 Email: Jimmy@ connectpropertycenter.com

Two Storey Villa At Eakmongkokl Village 2 Lovely 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom villa at Eakmongkok 2 Village. The house and garden comprise 320 Sq. Mtr. (80 Tlg Wah). The upper floor is refurbished parquet and tiled downstairs. The kitchen is fitted with new units. The house is just 5 years old and in perfect condition. The price is 5.5 million Baht. For more information or to arrange to see the property contact: Khun Ead (Thai) 089 831 5980 or Mr. Phil (Eng) 081 295 4254 any time.

Sale: 5,000,000 THB Rent: 30,000 THB / Month Phone: 081 295 4254 Email: ppmgco@gmail.com

Home For Sale.

A beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with third toilet and laundry is for sale only 300 meters from Jomtien Beach. Set in a sumptuous lit garden, with large outdoor living area and large fish pond, this partly furnished, two storey home has a new modern European kitchen, with electric oven and, hotplate, microwave, water purifier and large fridge. The house is fully fitted with insect screens, security doors, ceiling fans and large safe. It has 4 air conditioners and garage and is situated in a quiet Soi in a secure village. There is a community pool. The house is available for foreign ownership under a registered Thai company. Living area 190 sq m.

Land 75 Wah. (300 sq m.)

Sale: 8,900,000 THB Phone: 0852863360 Email: tonyherley@hotmail.com

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Jomtien Executive Townhouse On Jomtien Beach 450 sq. meter three story townhouse on approx. 40 sq wah freehood land, 75 meters from Dontarn Beach. 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathroom, 2 living rooms, snooker room, breakfast dining area, western kitchen,outside thai kitchen, full bar, balconies, water features, large roof deck, carport, electric gates, key card access, ocean and garden view, 450 sq meters total, (350 sq meters covered), nice communal pools, 24 hour security, elegantly furnished and decorated.

All appliances, furniture and fittings included. Walking distance to restaurants etc. Low annual fees, Full chernote in a company name. Rents out easily for 65,000 per month. Sale only 13,000,000 baht.

Sale: 13,000,000 THB Rent: 65,000 THB / Month Phone: 0801271337 Email: jomtien.john@gmail.com

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at the Residences Chiang mai 4 bedroom villas with facilities from Four Seasons Resort Chiang mai more detail at http://www. residences-chiangmai.com or Contact propertysales@minornet. com Tel: + 66 (0)85 484 8752 Email: jamesshards@yahoo.com

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House For Sale Pattaya This luxurious villa makes you feel

comfortably at home from the Bungalow Pattaya Bang Saree first second that you enter. Unique 1200m To The Baech architectural designs created on the Nice freestay Bungalow with Garden 1300 sqm landplot a spacious and 1200 m to the Baech Pattaya attractive choice for living in a very Bangsaree2 Bedroom Bath big private and tropical surrounding.

Livingand Eatingroom with a nice The building quality and choice of Kitchen German style Garden and materials meet the highest standards Car Parking in small Village 135 qm and each of the 52 villas in this village Livingspace Land 285qm Wall and shines with its own character. A Gate 2009 Construct with Aircon full beautifully landscaped garden with a Furnish sala and 2 terraces offer many places Sale: 2,900,000 THB to relax and enjoy the peaceful area.

Phone: 0816360947 The 4 bedrooms are divided between Email: kingorlo@hotmail.com the mainhouse and the guesthouse

(2+2). The very best of Thai modern style design mixed with European Bang Saray and American influences. Unique!

This villa is a real bargain because it Medical Emergency Sale. 5-bed is in perfect condition and priced 30 5-bath Bangsaray percent under market value.

Land area 475 sq.w. Living area Sale: 19,800,000 THB 400 sq.m. Guest house, maids Email: jaranya@pfs.in.th room, 2-living rooms, 2-balconies,

2-kitchens, furnished, air-cons, Huay Yai 2-car ports, mountain & country views, private & communal pools,

pool house, 24/7 security, 50/50 New House For Sale. 7.5 Mb. on transfer. Contact for more Amaliya Village. information. Medical Emergency Sale Due to illness owner needs fast sale. Will negotiate price Price was 16,000,000 THB now 12,000.000 THB negotiable. Land area 475 sq W Living area 400 sq M Living rooms 2 Private pool Guest House Maid’s room Thai owner Call Kenny 0845417366 New Village Amaliya, a private Sale: 12,000,000 THB area at 9 sites, quiet green place .

Phone: 0845417366 Beautiful one-story house (250 sqm Email: kenny@mongkorngroup.com of living space, 652 sq.m. plot size). 3

bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, private pool, Na Jomtien European kitchen, fully furnished, air conditioning , PVC windows , wiring

for satellite and cable TV, water tank, Townhouse In Na Jomtien individual wells, remote controlled Yachtclub For Sale gates. Tropical garden. Quality construction with insulated roof and walls of white block 20 cm The cost of the house include: - Individual wells of 65 meters , with a powerful pump (Franke), - Water tank 750 liters , - Swimming pool, - Parking for 2 cars full . - European kitchen equipped with appliances . - Fully furnished curtains - garden - Air conditioners Phone: 0870925528 A nice townhouse in Na Jomtien Email: irina-pty@mail.ru in thai bali style, about 400 meters to the beach and also to the bus Superb 5 Bedroom House For Sale network. There are several new This 5 bedroom house has 370 condo under construction in the sq.m living space on 188 talang region is expanding rapidly at the wah grounds, which includes a moment, good investment. The huge swimming pool. A beautiful, house is luxuriously appointed with peaceful location make this an ideal fine roof, insulated walls and roofs purchase for a large family looking and other exterior for space to live. - See more at: http:// Sale: 2,900,000 THB www.pattayatrader.com/?preview_ Phone: 0847233275 advert=1#sthash.AYCAXAPB.dpuf Email: scandicproperty@gmail.com Sale: 9,500,000 THB

Phone: 0811429011 Email: garry@homesdirect.asia

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Sattahip

A Beautiful Natural Mountain View House For Sale 2 story home (420 sq.m) + big office (80 sq.m) Total land area 200 sq.wah (800 sq.m) 5 Bedroom with air condition 1 Library room Etc. Please Contact us at: 0818469341 (Khun Laddawan) Sale: 8,500,000 THB Phone: 0818469341 Email: lpinmanee@gmail.com

New Fully Furnished House + Pool 4.9 Million Bt. New fully furnished house for sale in Bangsaray ,Sattahip land size 100 Sq-wah 400 sqm with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.free 3 airconditions,furniture in everyroom ,wall paper,curtain . 5 minutes drive to the beach and 30 minutes drive to Pattaya town. Recommend!!! Very good view and good natural where can you relaxed way of life.

Sale: 4,900,000 THB Phone: 0871714488 Email: office@napapas.com

House For Rent

Pattaya

Searching House For Long Term Rent The house should have min. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an European kitchen with hob and stove, fully furnished (modern style), washing machine. Area near Jomtien.

Rent price between 10.000 and 25.000 THB.Please email us your offer with images Phone: 0843516084 Email: chanthaburi24@gmail.com

Wanted House For Rent i am looking for a single story 2 bedroom house preferably in east pattaya but any where considered. i live here long term so it would be a long term agreement. upto 15000 pm. 1 month deposit electric from goverment and internet conection. i own and rent property in uk and take my retal property here the same as i expect mine to be taken care of so hope i would be considerd a good tenant. many thanks Email: england231-udon@yahoo. co.uk

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