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REm thailand • pattaya edition

Buy at Southpoint to secure your 20-year Visa Kingdom Property launch a unique sales incentive

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Outside the box

In last month’s issue one of this magazine’s correspondents declared: “It’s time to be optimistic and to think outside the box in order to encourage investment and continue to keep the property market within the country afloat and thriving.”

I kept the sentence in the article by Gemma Guisley under the heading “Challenging Times Lie Ahead” because I felt they were fine sentiments. But, if I’m absolutely honest, I’m not sure I published it (the sentence) or them (the

Dave Buckley is a professional fence-sitter but every now and then something

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sentiments) with any great personal conviction.

But then a few weeks into last month along comes an innovation from Kingdom Property with a 20-Year Visa incentive for their Southpoint project and I start to think that maybe I should tone down some of my private cynicism.

Fuller details appear on Pages 12 and 13 but in a nutshell their promotion involves taking a lot of the problems away for those wishing to stay in Thailand for long periods and reducing the hassles encountered getting in and out of the country once you buy a condo of any size with them.

Now it’s not my place in this column to start talking

his unsteady

this idea up (or down for that matter). It’s in my best

perch

interest to avoid bias towards any developer or broker if I want to continue to run this magazine. You could say that

I’ve been obliged to become a professional fence-sitter.

That conceded, I think it would be remiss not to commend Kingdom. With

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this 20-Year Visa offer they are definitely thinking outside the box and doing

something rather than sitting on their hands bemoaning the lack of tourists.

Will the scheme prove a winner? I’ll let you know several months down the line. In the meantime the feedback I’m getting from contacts in property suggest that confidence is returning ... but ever so, ever so slowly it must be added.

A respected industry commentator said to me at the press conference held to announce Kingdom’s new incentive: “Surely there’s never been a better time to buy.” I’m not trying to be mischievous when I repeat that remark.

To sum up what I think he means let me refer to the article of another commentator – Bart Walters – on Pages 26 and 28. He says: “We can cry foul about lingering military rule, but it appears the powers-that-be have a plan that involves a thriving and expanding Eastern Seaboard. The plan seems to be turning the whole coast into a transportation and manufacturing super-hub.

Pardon my selfishness, but as a property owner, that sounds okay to me.”

Footnote: As this magazine was going to press we discovered that previous owner of this magazine – John Black – has died. We are several months late in reporting this and only found out when sending him a birthday wish on Facebook. Everyone at REm is very saddened by the discovery.

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contents • leisure

cover story

off-beat

Kingdom offer a free 20-year visa

Let’s bung the lot of them

24 • the buck stops here. Starting this month ... a series of columns by REm’s Dave Buckley in which he gets a few thoughts off his chest. FIFA, for example.

12

This is the Holiday Inn press conference where Kingdom Property

36 • who will

announced a new sales incentive for their Southpoint project ...

be top dog in

they are offering new owners a 20-year visa on any size of unit.

the aec? Bart Walters runs his rule over the main contenders. But, even if Thailand misses out, he explains why he isn’t too worried.

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Big plans at Phoenix Gold includes scheme for luxury housing.

Platinum Group – going about their business in a determined way.

30

Multi-listing comes to

36 • early thoughts for mother’s day! We

Pattaya to make home

know it is not until August but these potential gifts need

resales much easier.

to be ordered on the Internet so we bring them early.

advertisers • page numbers

Arcadia Beach Continental (HH)

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Biz House

10

Centara Avenue Residence & Suites (Tulip) Centara Grand Hotel (Tulip)

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Back cover

Centara Grand Residence (Tulip)

34-35

City Center Residence (Matrix)

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Coastal Real Estate

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CSP Projects Inside back cover Dusit Groups

Inside front cover

Euro Design FARANG Services

4-5

Foodland

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Foodmart

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Gecko Properties

23

Gio Home Kitchen

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Global Property

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Global Solidor

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Golden Tulip Hotel & Residence (Tulip) Green Field Villas 5 Lake Side Court 5 New Nordic

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North Beach (Nova)

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Orient, The (Matrix and Nova)

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Pattaya Digital Signage

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Pattaya Homes and Condos

31

Pattaya Realty

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Pattaya Realty Commercial

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PFS (Pattaya Foreigner Services)

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Platinum Group

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Real Estate Broker Association

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Riviera, The – Jomtien

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Sands Condominium

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Silver Princess Yachts

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Southpoint (Kingdom Property) Sunny Property Investments 6 REM 07/2015

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Cover, 7 59

Town & Country Property

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Waterfront, The (Tulip Group)

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X2 Pattaya SeaPhere

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news • property

Phoenix Gold sees big uplift

One course to be revamped and luxury homes planned The owners of The Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club, one of the leading Championship courses in Eastern Thailand, have announced a major investment to redevelop their club just outside Pattaya.

At a packed press conference at Bangkok’s Mandarin Oriental the club’s new owner, Ms Chanya Swangchitr, signed agreements with Thai course designer Pirapon Namatra, to completely redevelop their Lakes course.

She also announced that next year they will launch Phoenix Gold Real Estate by developing luxury homes on 1,000 rai adjacent to the course.

Opened in 1993 the club’s three nine hole courses, named Mountain, Lakes and Ocean, were originally mapped out by Denis Griffiths, the world renowned golf course designer.

Over the past two years, Ms Swangchitr has invested heavily on improving the golfing experience both on and off the course.

Nathawat Aksornchat, the club’s new general manager, said: “Having created the new look for Thana City in Bangkok, I joined the Phoenix Gold team in late 2014, and am very

excited that we are creating a world class facility here in Pattaya.

“Although the three courses were offering some great challenges, we felt the existing 27 holes needed to be brought up to date. Therefore we were delighted when top Thai course designer Pirapon Namatra agreed to work with us to upgrade the courses.”

Namatra has created some of Thailand’s most original courses including Banyan Golf Club in Hua Hin, Nikanti in Bangkok and recently (with IMG) Siam Country Club’s Waterside.

Not changed look Pirapon Namatra said: “Our team at Golf East has been at Phoenix Gold over the past two years first working on the Ocean Course and more recently the Mountain Course.

We worked on the bunkers, tee tops and some drainage and fairway work too, but it has not changed the look of these courses too much.

“Our company has now been awarded the contract to redesign the Lakes course with new lakes, tee boxes and greens. The renovation of this Lakes course will be the most comprehensive one to date for our

Leading Thai golf course designer Pirapon Namatra (left) casts an eye over some of the work already carried out at Phoenix Gold along with owner Ms Chanya Swangchitr and new general manager Nathawat Aksornchat. He will extensively revamp the nine-hole Lakes course.

design team. We are re-routing a few holes, while also working on the bunkers and the greens, which as you know are the most important parts of any golf course.”

The Lakes is the shortest of the three courses, but Namatra’s brief is to make it more interesting, and he feels it may become the most fun of the three. Hole 6 will become a sharp dogleg right par 5 over a couple of lakes and hole 5 will turn into a teasing little par 4.

Nathawat Aksornchat added: “Apart from creating a world-class championship golf course, and launching our real estate business, there are also plans to list Phoenix Gold on the Thai stock exchange.”

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Three years interest-free at The Waterpark Heights Holdings’ have announced an attractive finance offer to promote sales of the last remaining units in their soon-to-complete The Waterpark Condominium in Soi 6, Pratumnak.

The development has been nominated for the title of Best Development – Eastern Seaboard in the Thailand Property Awards which will be announced in September.

HH’s offer allows buyers to put 30 per cent of the unit price down upon contract, move in (expected in October) and pay a further 20 per cent in January. The balance on the already discounted units to be paid over the following three years at 0 per cent interest. A Bt50,000 reservation fee also applies.

In effect this means investors have the opportunity to pay at least half utilising rental income. Note the company are offering full rental management services upon completion.

Available will be a good range of studio and one-bedroom units plus limited availability of premium pool and sea-view units on a first-comefirst-served basis.

Unit sizes range from Bt1.299m for a 25sqm studio through to Bt2.879m for a 56sqm one-bedroom.

A complimentary furniture package is available with every apartment.

The Waterfront comprises 210 apartments over eight floors.

To learn more ring 085 282 6454 or email info@heights-holdings.com.

events • promotions

Photo: Courtesy of Inspire e-magazine

It’s marathon time again

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In the early hours of Sunday 19 July (4.20am to be precise) Pattaya’s annual marathon race will be staged.

Known as the King’s Cup Marathon, the race always manages to attract a top field including many overseas runners.

This is one of the most important sporting events in the city and throughout the weekend there are numerous additional competitions such as a half marathon, wheelchair race for disabled athletes and more.

The start and finish of the race

will be outside Central Festival shopping mall in Beach Road.

Winners of the marathon, half marathon and quarter marathon will receive trophies.

Everyone who finishes within the time limit will receive a commemorative medal. The time limits are as follows: Marathon, 42.195 km – seven hours; half marathon, 21.1 km – three-and-a-half hours; quarter marathon, 10.5 km – one and three-quarter hours.

For more information please phone Pattaya City Hall on +663825-3127.

Pattaya Soul Club will be playing the best of Northern, Motown and soul at Souled Out on Saturday 11 July from 8pm to 10pm at Access Inn in Pattaya Third Road. For a Bt400 entry fee there will be a free flow of wine and San Miguel beer while stocks last. All proceeds will go to the Hand to Hand Foundation.

Pattaya Soul Club was

founded in August 2011 by two expats and since then have raised Bt1,000s for charity.

As mentioned in last month’s issue Pattaya Players will be staging a Comedy Showcase on the 24th and 25th at the Eastern Grand Palace.

For bookings, reservations or more information, please contact pattayaplayerstake2@gmail.com or pattayaplayerspr@gmail.com Phone: 061 993 2569.

July 4 is, of course, Independence Day and many restaurants and bars around the city will help you celebrate it.

Two early notices ... the Jesters for Kids annual fair will be held in September. More details nearer the time.

And in the same month, as part of their world tour, the very popular Maroon 5 (below) will be appearing in Bangkok at the Impact Arena with ticket prices ranging between Bt2,000-5,000.

Visit thaiticketmajor.com.

Details of published events are correct at the time of going to press but are subject to change without notice.

Readers are advised to check with event organisers.

cover story • dave buckley

Buyers Bold incentive from Kingdom boosts sales in Southpoint

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n a bid to make Pattaya more attractive to foreign buyers Kingdom Property have come up with a unique proposition for their Southpoint project on Pratumnak – buy any unit with them and receive a 20-year visa free.

Wherever you go in the world obtaining a visa can be a pain. So Kingdom believe they are onto a winner by removing all the hassle over a prolonged period.

Early last month the company announced this new promotion to a packed press conference in the newest of the Holiday Inn towers between Beach and Second Road.

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Strong prospects Chief executive Nigel Cornick said later: “In the first week following the conference we’ve had approaching 150 new enquiries and converted a number of units already with a strong prospect list being worked through.

Compared to the past nine months this is an amazing response.”

For a few months the development seemed to be in the doldrums while construction agreements were being re-negotiated but now construction at Southpoint is “back on programme and in the second quarter of next year

given free 20-year visa

Elite staff in matters such as obtaining a driving licence and help with other official documents.

Away from the conference I asked Nigel if he felt that the offering would be just right for people such as those who work off-shore and are visiting Thailand, say, six or more times a year?

Making the airport experience more acceptable might be good enough on its own to attract their interest, I said.

He agreed, but added that it is not just aimed at those types of workers.

Broad interest Nigel expects the 20-year visa offer to have broad interest and at the press conference it was clear that Kingdom are expecting good things from Chinese buyers.

One of the speakers at the press conference was Chris Ye Phd, an executive director from the world’s biggest bank – the ICBC (Industrial Commercial Bank of China). Mr Ye Phd’s bank say they are prepared to offer loans of up to 50 per cent (maximum Bt7.5m) to aid purchases

in Southpoint through their Singapore subsidiary.

“As far as we are aware this visa offer is the only one of any permanent nature available in Thailand,” said Nigel, “and we are proud to be the first developer anywhere in the country to be able to offer it. With our offer you can simply come and go as you wish.”

The visa is linked to the property and, as such, can be transferred to someone else – though only once.

This means the visa would be lost if an owner were to sell their Southpoint unit. The name of an extra person (usually the spouse) can be added to the card but the second name must also be on the title deed.

Nigel said: “I’m very excited by this product. Getting a visa is one of the most difficult things to address here and I feel that this is going to be huge.

Once this gets going it won’t stop.”

Sounds like it has already got going! l For more information about Southpoint and Kingdom’s 20-year visa offer email info@kingdomproperty.com or ring 038 416 441.

Facing page: Cracking on with it ... construction workers making big inroads into completing the Southpoint project on Pratumnak.

Above: Scenes at the press conference held at the Holiday Inn last month to announce the new incentive.

Bottom of the pages: Interior shots in the actual showrooms which are now complete on the fifth floor.

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we hope to be completing transfers,” added Nigel.

Kingdom believe the visa promotion will have strong appeal to just about everyone outside of Thailand.

They are offering it in co-operation with the Thailand Elite organisation which has the backing of TAT (the Tourism Authority of Thailand).

Thailand Elite was formed 12 years ago as an exclusive club that currently has 3,000 members who enjoy “access to privileges that money alone cannot buy” as they describe it.

The Kingdom offer does not include all the privileges of Thailand Elite. For example, the vouchers to play golf and have massages for free are not part of it. Nor is the chauffeurdriven travel to and from the airport.

“It’s the visa aspect we are concentrating on,” said Nigel Cornick.

“The offer does include access to lounges at the airport and being met at your gate and escorted through immigration without queueing up.”

The offer also means that owners can seek assistance from Thailand

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one man’s view • dave buckley

the buck stops here ... a random selection of stuff and nonsense (Pt 1)

Let’s bung the lot of them

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Farewell to these two fine actors I was sorry to learn of the deaths of two top UK actors last month – Sir Christopher Lee and Ron Moody.

I best remember Lee playing Scaramanga in the film The Man With the Golden Gun probably because a trip to what is described as James Bond Island (pictured) near Phuket was the first I made with the unlucky lady who is now my wife.

Lee’s demise at the age of 93 overshadowed that of Moody, 91, which was something of a shame.

Moody, best known for his role as Fagin in Oliver!, was a fine comedian as well as playing straight roles. I was fortunate enough to see him on stage at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre (SouthEast of London) playing Moliere’s The Miser.

At one point in the play something went wrong with the set and Moody improvised by turning around to explain the problem to the audience in the most amusing manner.

He brought the house down.

Both will be missed.

round the same time as football’s governing body (FIFA) was going through the farce of re-electing their Teflon-coated, three wise monkeys president I spotted a news item about the world’s most corrupt countries.

In last year’s Corruption Perceptions Index issued by Transparency International (note the word perceptions) Thailand was ranked 85th out of the 175 nations accessed.

So, about half way up or down the rankings based on whether you are a glass half full or half empty type of person.

All the rankings are based on how corrupt a nation’s public sector is viewed to be and the scale goes from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).

In my own perception I was surprised to see Thailand fare so well. However, if you view the actual score they achieved – a lowish 38 out of 100 – maybe that puts things in more accurate perspective.

I find it a little frightening to think there might be 90 countries more corrupt than Thailand. If perceptions are correct, a large percentage of these are to be found in Africa, South America and the Middle East with the dubious honour of ‘most corrupt’ shared by Somalia and North Korea scoring an underwhelming eight points apiece.

If you are looking to live in a relatively non-corrupt

IT MADE ME SMIILE

Spotted on the Internet. country you really need to be considering a Nordic future.

Denmark tops the poll with 92 points and Finland, Sweden and Norway occupy third to fifth in that order. Only New Zealand breaks up the Nordic stranglehold in second place, just a point behind Denmark.

Selected others are: Netherlands (8th), Canada (10), Australia (11), the UK (14), Ireland and USA (joint 17), France and Qatar (joint 26), Israel (37), India (joint 85th with Thailand), China (100), Vietnam (119) and Russia (136).

When I visited the Transparency International website to research this no fewer than half of their 10 highlighted stories on the home page concerned FIFA. Given that it was in the same week as its president Sepp Blatter finally offered to step down I am only surprised it wasn’t all 10.

Shouldn’t he go now? Or is he hanging around long enough to try to cover his tracks?

At the time of writing this I don’t know if allegations implicating Blatter more directly will emerge but I do feel that if the team appears ‘dirty’ the head of it must accept responsibility. It remains to be proven, of course, but if high-ranking members of FIFA did accept bribes then I feel it is unlikely that Blatter could have been totally unaware of this, even if he perhaps did not benefit personally.

I don’t know exactly how FIFA’s money is distributed.

However, I strongly suspect that a tidy proportion goes towards developing the sport in countries that do not rate too well in the Corruption Perceptions Index.

What of the next two World Cups going to Russia and Qatar?

Any dodgy payments involved?

Well let’s say that given how I perceive FIFA has been run over recent years I would not be surprised if it is proven that bungs were involved.

But until it is proven I guess they have to be given the benefit of the doubt. Anyway, if FIFA were to try to strip the finals from either Russia or Qatar I would imagine they would face law suits so big that the organisation would probably be bankrupted.

I can’t believe that Russia or Qatar would spend millions on stadiums and then meekly accept the World Cup being taken away from them.

It’s a beautiful game!

one man’s view • dave buckley

the buck stops here ... a random selection of stuff and nonsense (Pt 2)

Now for the Dumbphone...

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Name and shame stick inventors An early selfie stick, perhaps the first, was invented in the 1980s by Hiroshi Ueda, a keen photographer who worked for the Japanese Minolta camera company.

While travelling in Europe he encountered a problem. “I was in the Louvre Museum in Paris and asked a child to take a photo of us, but when I stepped away, the child ran away with my camera,” he says.

His extender stick was patented in 1983 but it was not a commercial success.

“It didn’t sell very well,” he admits. “The quality of the picture wasn’t very good.”

His patent ran out in 2003.

Then along came Canadian toy and gadget inventor Wayne Fromm who developed the Quik Pod, a hand-held extendable selfie stick in the early 2000s.

He was unaware of Ueda’s earlier design, though he too came up with the idea during a European holiday.

So who invented the selfie stick? Up to you!

hen I was younger, so much younger than today (sounds like the cue for a song) I used to sit around with friends trying to come up with the idea for a labour-saving gadget that would make us all millionaires.

At the time I though we really came up with some good ideas. But they were so good I can’t remember a single one.

Great! You are thinking ... so what are you on about?

Well, I’m getting there.

I want to share my thoughts about two things – selfie sticks and smartphones.

Search selfie stick inventors on the net and you will come up with two very different names (see panel alongside). Personally I don’t much care who wins the ‘who was first’ debate as I think that probably both should be dangled from their vitals until they repent.

And it isn’t just me who hates these legalised eye pokers. They have been banned from stadiums, concerts, museums and even from the next Apple conference. Quite right too!

They are yet another example of the totally selfcentred society we have developed into – “out of my way, I simply have to have a picture of myself next to this deeply uninteresting landmark so please avoid my big stick”.

Selfie sticks are a manifestation of “progress” I feel I can do without.

Smartphones are another.

The problem with smartphones is you have to be smart .... and young enough to have missed man landing on the moon (1969), the Walkman (1979) and the introduction of the worldwide web (1989).

There are times when I think it would have been better if the Apple salesman had set me some form of test and then told me kindly: “I’m sorry sir, but a smartphone is too clever for you.”

Only recently have I managed to start getting emails on my iPhone 5 which I have owned for several years and that is only because my young Thai designer knows how to do these things.

People ringing me were encountering a problem. They would ring and immediately get the “busy” tone. It was starting to tick some of them

off big time! What could I do?

I thought. I might be missing important business calls. I’ll have to buy another phone.

After a client gave me a mild telling off I felt obliged to act. I determined to go to Tuk Com and throw myself on the mercy of a 16-year-old and ask him (or her) to press three buttons and make the problem go away or sell me a totally new phone.

But wait ... hadn’t my 25-year-old son told me that the answer to most problems can be found on the Internet?

I typed in my ‘ailment’ and hey presto received the answer: Disable your ‘do not disturb’ button.

That’s easy for you to say, I thought. Where is it?

Yep, eventually I found it under Settings, moved a small button to the left and all my cares were taken away. At least until the next problem.

So now I have a great idea for another invention – the Dumbphone. What’s the target audience? People who witnessed man walk on the moon, the start of the worldwide web and so on.

What does it do? It allows you to receive and make phone calls. That’s it. Nothing else.

No SMS, no Twittering, no WhatsApp (I currently have 120 messages on this that I can’t open), just phone calls.

Yes I know they exist already but what if they were marketed as Dumbphones?

advertorial • platinum group

the point

the jewel

Platinum on their mettle

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f you were to look up the term “to be on your mettle” you would be greeted by the definition “ready to do something to the best of your ability in a difficult situation”. That, for me, sums up the progress being made by the Platinum Property Group.

The property market may not be easy at present “but that’s not a situation that applies to everyone,” said a spokesman for the group.

“Without being blasé about the market, we are doing well,” he added.

“And we think it’s time we spoke up and gave a more balanced view of what is going on – or at least spell out things from our perspective.”

So how is it all going for the company who have two projects fully complete – The Lofts and The Place – and three more in the pipeline?

“We now have EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) for The Point and all the negotiations for EIA on The Jewel are complete. Once the paperwork has passed through the normal channels we expect to get the certificate imminently,” he said.

He added that EIA is not required for the third project – Sea Zen at Bang Saray – given both the blocks in the development are planned to be just seven storeys tall. “But because of its position we require approval from the naval base, which we already have.”

The spokesman conceded that EIA on The Point had taken longer than

anticipated, but added: “We are using our favoured construction company – Skyline – who have made wonderful progress to get us back on schedule.”

Sales in The Point stand at 70 per cent and the schedule calls for buildings works to be complete by Q4 of next year. Availability is now limited, but a 29.6sqm studio is still on offer at Bt2,175,600.

In the Jewel the sales have hit 30 per cent. These have been boosted by a special promotion which was recently extended.

Attractive discounts “To generate sales in the non-sea view units (floors two-four) we have been offering 15 per cent discount if bought in a Thai or Thai company name,” said the spokesman. “This has worked so well that we have opted to extend the offer to floors five and above but at a lower discount of 10 per cent (five per cent if bought in a foreign name).”

Pictured above is the work being carried out at The Point (left) and the architect’s rendering of The Jewel. Below is the projected look of Sea Zen.

If you want to find out more about any of Platinum’s projects contact either Frank O’Neill 087-138-7913, frank@thejewel condominium. com or Michael Ainscough 082-362-1938, michael@ppg.co.th

sea zen

Top floor (15) in The Jewel comprises two penthouses which have already been sold and below these is the pool deck combined with fitness centre and sauna.

The Jewel will be just 500 metres back from Cosy Beach in an elevated corner location which offers super views to three sides.

“Among the great things about it is that the location is well placed for Walking Street, yet it is quiet and peaceful in the area immediately surrounding it,” said the spokesman.

Units still available start at Bt2,465,600 for a 40sqm one-bed.

Showrooms demonstrating the one and two-bedroom units are onsite at the corner of Kasetin Soi 1 and Soi Rajchawaroon.

With the EIA now imminent the building will commence straight after receipt of the EIA certificate, with a build time of approximately two years.

“We are also selling well at Sea Zen where we have a total of 158 units,” said the spokesman. “Bang Saray is growing in popularity given that land close to the sea is becoming much less readily available.”

A 27sqm one-bed unit in Sea Zen starts at just less than Bt1.3m.

Sea Zen lies just 100 metres from the beach and an agreement has been reached which means the residents will enjoy direct beach access. | Dave Buckley

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wining • dining

Never short of ideas – that’s New Nordic

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unning a hospitality business requires constant innovation to attract new clients and retain ‘old’ ones. So it will come as little surprise to those familiar with the New Nordic Group on Pratumnak that they are forever finding new ideas and promotions to grab people’s interest during the low season.

Let’s just spell out a few of them: l Unique Pool Parties – every Saturday at Thai Villa in soi 4 Pratumnak. Starts at 1pm up until 10pm. Special guest DJs will help the parties go with a swing and there will be a Miss Wet T-Shirt contest. The parties started last month. Admission is Bt300. l Pic & Post – take a picture anywhere within New Nordic and, if you post it on Facebook or Instagram you will receive a 10 per cent discount at New Nordic’s Steaks, Grill & Winery; l BBQ evening – every Sunday starting at 5pm at Thai Villa. Pay just Bt249 for all food, drinks extra. l Live music – at the New Nordic Bistro. Featuring the band Ramshackle every Monday and 60s and 70s hits with William Danson every Saturday. Start time is 7pm and there is no admission charge; l Champagne Breakfast – feel like pampering yourself first thing in the morning? Turn up at New Nordic’s Steaks, Grill & Winery and for Bt850 you will receive a bottle of Charles Bernard sparkling wine combined with a fruit plate;

l New Nordic Power Walk – for those feeling more energetic first thing in the morning there is the chance to work up an appetite by taking a power walk. Turn up at the group’s Concept Marcus hotel at 7am on the 1st, 10th or 20th of each month and blow away the cobwebs gained the night before.

Complimentary tea or coffee plus pastries are served in the French café at the end of the walk. If you wear orange (New Nordic’s corporate colour) you will get a 10 per cent discount coupon to be used at New Nordic’s Steaks, Grill & Winery.

Most of these promotions will continue through into high season.

With all this going on in addition to the daily routine of serving food and beverage you might appreciate that the group’s F&B manager, Anders Eliasson, is a busy man.

His involvement with New Nordic began one year ago when he was invited to open a steak house there.

Just some of the events and promotions at New Nordic Group F&B outlets. Above, left: The pool parties on the roof at Thai Villa.

Above, right: The Sunday evening BBQ at the same venue. Below: Live music from Ramshackle at the New Nordic Bistro.

If you want to find out more about any of the events mentioned on this page visit www.facebook. com/NewNordic Restaurants or ring 094 923 4366.

Swedish-born Anders was the owner of the News Café in Chateau Dale at the time the offer was made.

At first taking care of both venues worked well ... until last Christmas, that is. Anders takes up the story: “Both restaurants were fully booked – one at 6.30, the other at 7.30 and again at 9.30. It became obvious to all concerned that I could not be in two places at once.

“I had to choose and I picked New Nordic because I saw so many possibilities and opportunities here.

Also, I felt that I had done as much as I could with the Chateau Dale venue.”

When Anders arrived at New Nordic there was just one restaurant, now there are a dozen F&B outlets to oversee.

Before his involvement with News Café he had gained experience at a restaurant called Tantra at the famous South Beach in Florida.

“I was asked if I wanted to come to Pattaya to help turn around News Café. I came to the city, thought it was a nice place and decided to stay.”

Now that he’s firmly established at New Nordic, Anders is preparing for new challenges as the group opens more and more properties.

“You have to understand the preferences of the customers,” he says. “For example, one hotel has a lot of Russian guests, at another they are predominantly Chinese. But our main guests groups are still European and Scandinavian, of course. Their tastes and needs vary widely.”

Somehow we don’t think he will be short of ideas to address them! |

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irregular columnist • bart walters

American journalist and property investor Bart Walters lived in Thailand for more than 13 years, first in Bangkok, then in Phuket and Pattaya then back to Bangkok before rediscovering Pattaya. He is currently back in the USA but continues to have business interests in Thailand.

Bart publishes his inside views on Thailand property market in various print and online publications including International Living and Escape America. He can be contacted at bkkbart@gmail.com

Who will be captain now?

What ASEAN musical chairs might mean to us

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ack before the coupe, I wrote more than a few articles droning on about Thailand being the natural chair of ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) and the planned AEC (ASEAN Economic Community). I even wrote one comparing Thailand to the Philippines that made it seem like Thailand was already seizing the day and our friends in the Phils were responding to AEC ideals with a yawn.

But, that was back when Burma (Myanmar) was under military rule and Thailand was a democracy. As a strategically located, stable country bristling with infrastructure, it looked like Thailand was going to be in the catbird seat to take advantage of all things AEC. Now my favourite country is looking like it might be an “also-ran”, rendered vulnerable by years of persistent – and sometimes violent – political unrest.

Who will command this ship of self-interest now? Can Thailand dust itself off and regain a leadership role in ASEAN which is slated to get together under the umbrella of the AEC at the end of the year? Whether that happens or not remains a big if!

The answer may depend on your point of view. If we compare Thailand to some of its ASEAN compatriots, it is easy to see there is more competition now than pre-coupe.

Burma Since 2012 Burma has enjoyed an easing of financial sanctions levied by the US, Japan and the European Community. The Asian Development Bank has re-engaged with Burmese economy and barriers to foreign investment have been removed. In December 2014 an agreement was signed to set up the Yangon Stock Exchange. Burma launched a bid to chair ASEAN last year. It would appear that our neighbours in the Golden Triangle are quite serious about taking a bit of the AEC pie for themselves. But they are a long way from being the Captain.

Indonesia Indonesia commands the largest economy in the ASEAN group.

They thrived all through the Global Financial Crisis putting up 6% growth rates. Forward-thinking new President Joko Widodo (aka Jokowi, pictured) is putting their young workforce into play with massive

Who will command this ship of self-interest now? Can Thailand dust itself off and regain a leadership role in ASEAN which is slated to get together under the umbrella of the AEC at the end of the year?

infrastructure projects. It certainly looks like Indonesia is preparing itself to take advantage of a borderless market. Perhaps they are the new ASEAN Captain.

Malaysia A report from HSBC Bank says Malaysia will be the world’s 21st largest economy in the world by 2050. The report also says “the electronic component, petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas producing country will see a substantial increase in per capita income”. With 6% growth last year and a bundle of infrastructure projects of their own, Malaysia looks like a player who turned up to training camp in shape.

The Philippines The Philippines poses the greatest threat to any other ASEAN country’s claim to leadership in the AEC. With a young Englishspeaking workforce, they have mastered the art of exporting their unemployment while accruing more remittance income every year. Some churned up political waters in the South China Sea has the US pouring in money and

irregular columnist • bart walters

attention to their old friends in the region plus there is growing interest from South Koreans.

Infrastructure projects like expanding Clark Airport (pictured above, left) and a slew of regional airports to support tourism have the Philippine economy growing rapidly.

Goldman Sachs estimates that by 2050, The Philippines will be the 14th largest economy in the world. That certainly sounds like they could lay claim to the helm of ASEAN.

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Cambodia Even the beleaguered neighboring Cambodia is looking like a new upstart contender. With a 7% growth in GDP last year and an estimated 7.3% this year, somebody’s doing something right for a change. It’s all a bit of a frontier bonanza right now with land prices going up in some regions 15% per quarter. From Phnom Penh to Siam Riep, rampant construction of condos, villas and office towers denotes a frenzy of foreign investment. China, Korea, Japan and a host of other players are dragging slow-sister Cambodia into the 21st century.

A closer look But what about Thailand? What does the “land of not-too-much-to-smileabout-lately” have to offer?

Thailand is still the 2nd largest economy in ASEAN, but, with a tepid 3% growth rate, that won’t last long. High household debt, lackluster global demand, an aging workforce and political uncertainty are weighing heavy on the Thai economy. And now we are more

than a year into a coupe with an installed Prime Minister. Thailand is looking like the regressive oldtimer of the bunch and anything but the Captain.

Maybe we should step back and look at things from another angle … a close-up this time, with a hint of prurient self-interest.

We are in Thailand but are mostly concerned with one particular part of it – the Eastern Seaboard. What’s happening in Chiang Mai or Phuket or even Bangkok doesn’t have that much to do with us. Who is or is not performing in an ASEAN leadership role may be irrelevant. Our real concern should be: “How is the current government in Thailand preparing the Eastern Seaboard to benefit from membership of AEC and ASEAN?” The health, welfare and property value of our little slice of heaven should be our first priority should it not?

A plan?

In an article from Deal Street Asia it is revealed that soon after the coupe, Transport Minister Prajin Juntong was appointed by the junta to head the Eastern Seaboard Development Committee. The committee was formed to address environmental problems in the area while preparing for increased demand from the impending AEC. Prajin has approved 91 projects slated to spend Bt100bn (just over US$3.2bn). Of a total of 91 projects, 18 (Bt7.92bn) are related to the water transportation development system particularly to connect two main ports, Laem Chabang in Chonburi and Map Ta Phut in Rayong, together,

Our real concern should be: “How is the current government in Thailand preparing the Eastern Seaboard to benefit from membership of AEC and ASEAN?”

eight projects (Bt19.23bn) are relevant to the train logistic system and 65 projects (Bt82.77bn) are to develop the network of land logistics.

The Transport Ministry has also taken up the sword on expanding Utapao International Airport (above, right) to accommodate more passengers flying direct to the Eastern Seaboard. The expansion will be a three-phase affair which will start with a new terminal that can handle an additional three million passengers per year. The roads linking the airport to Chachoengsao will also be expanded. The airport is expected to handle five million passengers per year by 2020.

We can cry foul about lingering military rule, but it appears the powers-that-be have a plan that involves a thriving and expanding Eastern Seaboard. The plan seems to be turning the whole coast into a transportation and manufacturing super-hub. Pardon my selfishness, but as a property owner, that sounds okay to me.

Thailand may have taken a tumble in the public eye, but behind-the-scenes leadership is in a frenzy to prepare for the AEC. Less emphasis is being put on who is available for an ASEAN photo opportunity and more on actually using the tools the AEC presents.

Lucky for us, a significant piece of the AEC maximisation plan happens right in our own backyard.

More money … more people … more people with money coming to stay in the area … I couldn’t care less who is Captain.

Bart Walters

news • property

Multi-listing service launched Aim is to make sales of used property easier for both buyers and sellers Pattaya has caught up with some of the global leaders when it comes to having an efficient, streamlined service for the resale of second-hand properties.

The new system, called simply Pattaya Resales, was launched last month and comprises printed brochure listings which will also be added to a brokers-only website.

Pattaya Resales is the idea of Cosy Beach-based brokers Pattaya Homes and Condos and their aim is to see it adopted by numerous top agents around the city.

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Increase in demand Company MD Steve Seaman said: “As the property market continues to grow, there has been an increase in demand for resale properties. But, the lack of a co-ordinated system to help both buyers and sellers alike has made it difficult for them to achieve their respective objectives. Hence Pattaya Resales.”

The company are keen to promote the service ahead of themselves.

“It’s not about us,” said Steve.

“Sure if a sale results we will see some benefit but the new service is designed to make buying or selling a property in Pattaya much easier. We will not be branding it as our service.”

Buyers and sellers are encouraged to continue to use their preferred agents and, in turn, agents are being encouraged to become part of the resales network.

So how does it work? Pattaya Resales will be issuing a monthly brochure detailing hundreds of resale properties ranging from Bt1m condos through to Bt50m luxury houses.

The brochure will be available all over the city including many agents displaying a sign saying: Pattaya Resales Brochure Here.

The resales will also be listed online in a limited-access site to allow agents to easily find properties that best match their clients’ needs.

Steve Seaman added: “If you are looking to buy a property, your agent will be able to give you full details on each of the properties available and

Below gives an idea of the range of resale properties that can be found in the brochure.

No 1 is a Bt1m 32sqm condo in the Bang Saray area; No 2 is a Bt3,690,000 120sqm living space two-bed house in East Pattaya; No 3 is a Bt4,295,000 119sqm condo in Jomtien; No 4 is a Bt17,950,000 206sqm living space three-bed house in the Cosy Beach area.

Brokers who wish to know more should contact 082 659 4308.

can also arrange viewing of any of the ones that are of interest to you.

“When you find what you’re looking for, your agent will handle all of the legal aspects making sure that your purchase is as smooth and trouble-free as possible.

Wide coverage “If you have a property you wish to sell, you should also speak to your agent who will be pleased to list your property in the system so you will receive wide coverage via the brochure as well as through all the agents in the Pattaya Resales network.”

Steve has been involved with the Pattaya property market for 10 years and has long felt it was time Pattaya had a multi-listing system that works well in other countries.

He concluded: “In fact we have added a few dimensions which are new compared to the systems that exist in other locations.

“They should make life a whole lot easier for all agents in the system and, thereby, for their clients.”

health • dr iain corness

Dr Iain Corness (left) is a medical doctor who has worked in the UK, Europe and Australia, before coming to Thailand in 1997 to become a consultant at the Bangkok Hospital Pattaya (email: inquiry@bph.co.th). He has been writing for newspapers and magazines since 1967 and is currently a special correspondent for the Pattaya Mail, technical editor for Asean Autobiz, and contributor to many coffee table magazines in Thailand.

More fun in the dental centre?

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entists? More fun? Well, actually yes! You see, for all those who know a smattering of Thai, the name for a dentist is “mor fun”, literally translated as Dr Teeth!

The practice of dentistry dates back to 7,000 BC and some Indus Valley Civilisation sites in Pakistan indicate that this earliest form of dentistry involved curing tooth related disorders with bow drills operated by hand. More fun?

Probably not.

Dental caries has been around as long as human beings, and a Sumerian text from 5000 BC describes a “tooth worm” as the cause of dental caries (it wasn’t sweeties).

The tooth worm idea was also believed in ancient India, Egypt, Japan, and China. The legend of the worm is also found in the writings of Homer, and as late as the 14th century AD the surgeon Guy de

Last time I left my fingerprints on the arms of the dental chair.

Chauliac still promoted the belief that worms cause tooth decay. The worms were getting a bad rap.

Ancient Greek scholars Hippocrates and Aristotle wrote about dentistry, including treating decayed teeth (kill the worm first, I suppose) and gum disease, extracting teeth with forceps, and using wires to stabilise loose teeth and fractured jaws. And that is before we invented anesthesia!

Marquis de Sade school Of course we have good reasons to be afraid of dentists, who all go through the Marquis de Sade Dental Training School.

Have you ever looked at the length of the needles they use? I swear it comes out through the top of my head when it goes in with that sickening ‘crunch’ and when they are extracting the nerve from a tooth they detach it from the underside of your brain and pull. Except that it is

still attached and bits of your brain come out through the tooth canal, joined to a long white stringy thing, which they jovially tell you was once a nerve. Last time I left my fingerprints on the arms of the dental chair.

I was idly picking my teeth the other evening. As I didn’t have any floss at hand (despite having, somewhere in the house, those natty little business card dispensers that Stuart Saunders produces) and I was attacking the spaces with a bent pin.

Now bent pins are great for removing scale, using the head of the pin to scrape the tooth barnacles off. You know that extremely gritty stuff that adheres to the teeth, which when you remove it reveals several cubic centimeters of incredibly smelly material. Oh, let’s not go there either! It’s better to let the real dentists have the fun! |

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mystery columnist • our man at large

The need for public telephone boxes has virtually disappeared in a little more than a century. At one time for many who could not afford a phone in their home they were essential. Now, with the advent and proliferation of mobile phones they have become virtually obsolete.

Last call for phone boxes

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orty years ago the public telephone played an important part in many people’s lives and for lots of them it was often their only means of communication with the outside world apart from the good, old fashioned letter.

Although house phones (or landlines as they are now referred to) were becoming increasingly common they were by no means in every household.

There was a telephone box at the end of most streets and every attempt would be made to try and ensure that they were working and well maintained – although not always successfully!

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Belgium calls time Jump forward to 1 June 2015 and Belgium decided to call time on the last public phone box. In reality this move has been coming for some time with just 1,000 remaining 12

no purpose.

Belgium, these often vandalised public phones are more of an unsightly mess that serve little or

months ago so it is little surprise that Belgacom decided that enough was enough.

The phones had become rarely used with the vast majority of the population now owning a mobile phone basically leaving these obsolete eye sores to quietly rot away. The move has been generally welcomed and has received little or no opposition – something that had been feared.

Now when it comes to the iconic red phone boxes of the UK, these can be described as anything but eye sores. Standing proudly in every village in the country, these phone boxes were at the heart of community life. Tourists flocked to have their pictures taken with them, they appear on T-shirts and other novelty items – these were, and probably still are, seen as something that is typically ‘British’. These red phone boxes started to appear around the world, some genuine,

others just copies but that little piece of Britain had become a commodity that could be exported to the rest of the world. There is even a replica phone box at Mimosa in Na Jomtien that has become a popular spot for a photo opportunity.

Still working?

Sadly, not all phone boxes are as attractive as the old fashioned ones in the UK. Here in Pattaya we still have public phone boxes around the city but how many are still working and are they maintained?

I imagine most people would expect the answer to be negative on both counts although there may be the odd one that gets the occasional use. However, similar to Belgium, these often vandalised public phones are more of an unsightly mess that serve little or no purpose. So, as we are trying to brighten up the streets of Pattaya, why don’t we remove them and move forward?

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The chances are that they wouldn’t really be missed anyway.

So why have public phones become a thing of the past? Well quite obviously it is down to mobile phones. Although the technology for mobile phones has been available since the World War II it was not until the mid-1980s that they became more commonly available and in the public domain.

For those of us from the UK perhaps some of our first images of mobile phones were Del Boy from Only Fools and Horses “moving with technology” and orchestrating another deal with something the size of a breeze block attached to his ear.

These images may appear amusing or quaint now but these phones were “state of the art” at the time.

By the mid- to late-1990s more and more people owned a mobile phone and by the mid-2000s you were in the minority if you didn’t own one.

Games console Of course in the 1990s you made phone calls, in the early 2000s you sent text (SMS) messages and by 2010 we all had the internet on our phones and a range of games to amuse us to our heart’s content.

The mobile phone had turned into a mini computer and games console all rolled into one – and you can even make phone calls from it!

The fact that we can now be in

All too often people go to the local bar or coffee house to catch up with friends and everyone is on their mobile phone chatting to anyone and everyone in the world – except the people who are physically sat next to them!

touch with people 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year is seen by many as a good thing but what impact does it have on our social skills?

Yes, the benefits are there for everyone to see and most of us would be lost without our mobile phones.

We can call if we are late, ring loved ones to catch up and be easily contactable either on the phone or via email. We can be available in the most remote of places.

However, all too often people go to the local bar or coffee house to catch up with friends and everyone is on their mobile phone chatting to anyone and everyone in the world – except the people who are physically sat next to them!

It seems the art of conversation is dying unless it is via a text message or a sticker on Line. The only interaction within the group is when it comes to ordering the next round. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a proper conversation with a person in the same room – you can enjoy the same things and, of course, the banter! After all, you arranged to meet up with these people and then effectively ignored them!

The fact that so many games are now available on mobile phones is also another nail in the coffin for human interaction.

With games such as Candy Crush now taking over people’s lives it seems a trip to the restaurant

involves watching your girlfriend trying to complete level 853 of the said game – hardly inspiring or riveting conversation! Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy these games, too, but surely it would be more polite to play them on your own rather than in the company of others?

It may sound like I am coming down hard on mobile phones. I am not, and I am not a Luddite ... although friends may disagree.

Football results I think they serve a purpose but I don’t want to answer emails 24 hours a day or be expected to answer a Viber message or a Line message 10 seconds after receiving it. I do, however, want to know the football results on a Saturday evening wherever I am in the world and I do see the benefit of Google maps after I have consumed far too many beers in some strange bar.

Anyway, as always space is running short. Modern technology is playing an increasing role in all of our lives. For the most part this is a good thing but let’s not lose the art of conversation altogether.

The world would be a lonely place if we didn’t have daily interaction with ‘real’ people. Pattaya has some great people so why not enjoy their company and not just the company of someone on the end of a phone? So until next time – keep enjoying the Land of Smiles. |

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bars • restaurants

Bars Bamboo Bar: live music nightly in this busy bar and streetside lounge.

Close to Walking Street entrance.

Tel: 038 232 315, Fax: 038 232 315, email: bamboopattaya@hotmail.com Booze Lounge: situated on the Dark Side in Soi Khao Talo this airconditioned bar combines low prices with good music. Tel: 087 747 8555, email: info@loungebarpattaya.com Caddy Shack: as the name suggests, it’s a haven for golfers. Airconditioned with outdoor terrace and swimming pool and rooms to rent upstairs. 388/385 M10, Soi 17. Tel: 038 300 683, Fax: 038 300 682, email: enquiries@caddyshack-pattaya.com Green Bottle: cosy, well-run pub with a good reputation and central location. 216/3 M10, 2nd Road.

Tel: 038 429 870, email: dianagrp@ loxinfo.co.th Jameson’s: Irish pub with strong food offering. Popular with locals and tourists alike. Good place to unwind.

80/164 Moo 9, Soi Sukrudee (Soi AR) right next to Nova Park. Tel: 038 361 873-4 Fax: 038 361 873, email: info@ jamesons-pattaya.com Metro: an air-conditioned sports bar boasting free pool tables and numerous screens on which to watch top sports events. Soi LK Metro, 33/8536, Moo 10 close to Soi Buakhow.

Tel: 038 425 874, email: info@metroapartments-pattaya.com Punch & Judy: this is a London-style pub with good food and competitive prices. Frequent promotions. Almost opposite the Caddy Shack in Soi 17.

Tel: 038 413255

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Shamrock: fun and lively Britishrun ‘family’ bar, an oasis of sanity among the bars of Pattayaland, South Pattaya. Tel: 038 425 417 email: pattayashamrock@yahoo.com Witherspoons: A typical Britishstyle pub with inexpensive meals available while you watch the football on one of its numerous screens.

Rooms also available. Soi Buakhow near Soi Diana Inn. Tel: 038 721 121

Need to be fed and watered?

You’ll find a warm welcome at any of the following ...

Restaurants Ali Baba: Good quality Indian restaurant with a fine selection of authentic dishes. 1/13-14, Pattaya Central Road close to the beach. Tel: 038 361 620

Mata Hari: close to the Thappraya Road turn-off towards Pratumnak.

Specialises in fine European and Thai cuisine at prices less than you might expect. Tel: 038 259 799, email: info@ mataharirestaurant.com

Alt Heidelberg: German sausages and imported sauerkraut dominate the menu, good location. 273 M10, Pattaya Beach Road, South Pattaya.

Tel: 038 421 258

PIC Kitchen: classy Thai food in a traditional atmosphere. Soi 5, Pattaya 2 Road. Tel: 038 428 374, 428 387, Fax: 038 422 773, email: picpih@ loxinfo.co.th

Blue Olive: Slightly tucked away off Thepprasit Soi 8 this restaurant it worth digging a little to find. Mediterranean food is the speciality. Chef also produces Mexican food. Tel: 038 416 285, email: blueolivepattaya@hotmail.com

Pig and Whistle: British pub grub in ample portions served by well-trained staff. 217/34 Moo 10, Pattaya City. Tel: 038 361 315, Fax: 038 361 272, email: info@pigandwhistlepattaya.com

Bruno’s: Renowned for serving classy reasonably expensive French cuisine, more than 150 wines available. A place to impress. 306/63 Chateau Dale Plaza, Thappraya Road, Pattaya. Tel: 038 364 600-1, Mobile: 081 861 5612, Fax: 038 364 602, email: reservations@brunospattaya.com Cherrys: You get a lot for your money here. European and Thai food.

Be careful not to fill up on the salad bar which is free when ordering a main course. Their buffet nights get crowded. In Third Road opposite the former X-Zyte Disco. Tel: 086 3145819 Ciao: Decent pizza and pasta in this established Italian restaurant in Pattaya Klang Road. 038 710 614 Hard Rock Café: International restaurant cum bar with large cocktail menu and mainly American influenced cuisine. DJs spin discs and house band performs cover versions.

429 Moo 9, Pattaya Beach Road. Tel: 038 428 755, Fax: 038 421 673. Open: Mon-Sun 11.00 to 02.00 JJ Pizza Bar: authentic pizza cooked in wood fire ovens, reasonably priced.

325/85 M10, Soi Pattaya-land 2, Pattaya Beach Road. 038 424 128 Lobster Pot: huge restaurant serving all seafood, specialising in lobster and tiger prawns. Walking Street opposite Pattaya Soi 14, South Pattaya. Tel: 038 426 083

Queen Victoria Inn: traditional English pub with excellent menu and a good selection of imported beers on tap.

437/137-8 Soi Yodsak (Soi 6), Pattaya.

038 425 418, 362 523, Mobile: 086 060 6210, Fax: 038 424 941, email: mail@ queenvicpattaya.com Rice Mill: Cantonese restaurant offers dim sun and all-you-can-eat buffet on weekends. Royal Garden Plaza, 218 Beach Road, Pattaya. Tel: 038 421 120 Royal Cliff Beach Hotel: huge complex containing 10 restaurants, including the delicious Maharani Indian restaurant. 353 Pratumnak Road. Tel: 038 250 421, Fax: 038 250 511, 250 513, email: info@royalcliff.com Shenanigans: bar and restaurant serving traditional Irish pub-style fayre and drinks with daily food specials. In Jomtien Complex which also has daily promotions such as “Toss the Boss”. If he loses the drinks are on him. Tel: 038 303 490.

The Sportsman: traditional pub fayre with Thai food. Top Sunday carvery, extensive wine list and many imported beers. Soi 13, Beach Road.

Tel: 038 710 609 Sugar Hut Restaurant: in hotel of the same name, expensive, but worth it. Thai cuisine. 391/18 Moo 10, Thappraya Road. Tel: 038 364 186,251 686, Fax: 038 251 689, email: sugar-hut@cnet.net.th, open: 07.00-24.00

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wining • dining

restaurant review ... The Edge, Hilton Pattaya

For buffets this has The Edge!

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he problems I find when faced with manner of food to be freshly prepared for me an excellent buffet are: Where to start by one of several chefs on duty. But the butter and what to finish. This was very chicken could not be ignored, nor could the much the combination of dilemmas cauliflower aloo, pappadoms and nan bread.

I encountered one lunchtime in The I wanted to go back for more but I knew that Edge restaurant perched high above Central if I did then I might have to miss the dessert course which simply would not do.

Festival in the Hilton Pattaya hotel.

What to have for dessert? There was a With so much choice it is easy to mentally plan your menu and convince yourself that you mind-boggling array of fruit available which can manage at least five visits to the various would have been the healthy option. But I was torn between either the bread and butter food counters. In reality I managed just three!

Lunch at The Edge is described as “7 Days, pudding or a big piece of chocolate cake. The 7 Themes” and I went there on Across Asia day cake won – sorry, doctor! Cake can be a tad dry on its own so a couple of (a Thursday – see panel for the The themes scoops of vanilla ice cream choices). In truth the starter had to be added plus a dollop I chose owes more to the Monday: Tex Mex & More of cream to even things out.

Americas than Asia as I opted Tuesday: Extended Tapas I added a small glass of what to make my own caesar salad. Wednesday: Burgers, Salads & looked like tiramisu which Plenty of lettuce, croutons, Sandwiches put me over the top and I was Parmesan cheese, bacon bits, Thursday: Across Asia unable to finish the chocolate the caesar sauce, of course, Friday: Pattaya Seafood cake though I must have left and I had salmon instead of Saturday: Weekend BBQ all of a spoonful. anchovies.

Sunday: Brunch with a View So there I was full to On the same visit I treated Cost is Bt520 (Mon-Thurs); bursting and feeling mildly myself to a large chunk of Bt580 (Fri & Sat); Bt1,400 for annoyed with myself for not rustic-looking bread. Readers Sunday Brunch all figures nett pacing myself better and of last month’s column will An extensive wine buffet is know that I am partial to offered for Bt1,100 (Fri-Sat-Sun) making at least a fourth visit bread even though I know it is Call reservations on 038 253 077 to the food stations.

It might have been Asian very filling. So, after my first course of caesar salad and bread (make that day but I felt as if I had kept most of my bread and caesar salad), I began to realise that choices Westernised. Probably my loss.

I’ll have to go back another time and hit the the five ‘visits’ would probably be beyond me.

A lunch companion then threw me a chilli, lemon grass and galangal trail. Or maybe curved ball. “Do you know they have Indian I’ll turn up on Tex Mex day and promise myself food here?” she asked. I’m a Brit and the not to fill up on tortillas, fajitas and tacos.

The restaurant has truly excellent views number one cuisine for Brits is Indian. Can’t explain it, but statistics show that curries top over the bay which help add to the value. It was busy when I was there so maybe book ... the list of UK favourites.

For the entree I could have asked for all and be sure to bring a big appetite with you! |

Tex Mex & More

Across Asia

Pattaya Seafood

Weekend BBQ

motoring • dr iain corness

How Thailand’s oldest racer retains his driving ambition

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riving race cars is usually thought of as a young man’s sport, but there are a few ‘senior’ drivers around the world who can challenge that idea, and I’m happy to be one of them.

My story? People call it my hobby – it isn’t. It is my passion!

I began motor racing in 1965 in a 10-year-old MGA. I am proud to say I came third on my first race and won five pounds!

I was going to frame the cheque and keep it – but I needed the money for petrol!

In 1969 my first MGB race car was made from a burnedout shell which I built under my house in Brisbane, Australia.

This car was immediately the fastest racing MGB, and I was noticed by British Leyland who contracted me into the Works Team.

Over the next two seasons we continued to develop the MGB and in 1971 British Leyland claimed it was the fastest MGB in the world.

My next project was to develop and race a Mk1 Ford Escort. This car was chosen by Castrol Oils to represent Team Castrol in 1979 in Australia.

Castrol support With Castrol’s support I went on to design and build the first winged, space-framed Ford Escort sports sedans in Queensland.

After the Escort, I was invited to drive in the Gemini one make series where I came third in my first race in these cars, having never even sat in one before.

More drives came my way, including a venerable Datsun 1600 to win the Queensland Under 2 Litre championship

and a second in the Australian championships.

I also won the Formula Ford category in the Australian Hill Climb championships and was invited to drive a Lola T 430 Formula 5000 in Melbourne.

After coming to Thailand I was invited by the Pizza Company team to drive their Vios in Endurance events.

Retro Class However, I did find that one hour behind the wheel was becoming a little taxing, and so returned to sprint racing, choosing a Mk1 Ford Escort to compete in the Retro Class.

This was only made possible with the TBX company’s backing, and Kevin Fisher’s (CEA and CES) companies.

Of course there are other major sponsors who have helped keep the Escort on the track, and the driver in the seat, and these include David Nardone (Hemaraj), Peter Papanikitas (Stonefish Wines), and Henk Kiks (B-Quik), along with minor (but important) sponsors such as Peter Malhotra (Pattaya Mail), Peter Smith (AA Insurances), Terry Wilson (AVO Turbos), and Thomas Raldorf (CEA’s number one driver).

Have I had any accidents in my 50 years in the sport? Yes, I’ve had a couple of big ones in that time. In 1982 I had a Gemini catch fire after being pushed into the fence and I had to kick my way out of that one, and in 2012 a triple barrel roll at the Kaeng Krachan circuit in Petchburi was fairly exciting.

So at 73 years of age, do I take any magic elixir of life or special drugs to stay fit? The only drug I need is motor sport.

That’s what keeps me young!

You can’t stop getting older, but you don’t have to mature!

advertorial • green field villas

Above: The A-type four bedroom, five bathroom style house.

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Below: The large lounge and kitchen featured in the A-type.

Green Field Villas – new variations on a successful formula

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ucked away in the quiet eastern Pattaya suburb of Nongplalai is the fifth offering from Green Field Villas – an exclusive development of just 30 homes which ooze luxury and space to spare.

Despite its rural setting, nestling as it does in the angle formed by the intersection of highways 7 and 36, Green Field Villas 5 is nevertheless a mere 15 minutes by road from the centre of Pattaya.

Behind its 2.5 metre perimeter wall lies a development of one and two-storey properties brimming with elegance and luxury.

With construction now entering the final phase, demand for these spacious properties has been brisk

with Green Field Development Company benefiting from its hardearned reputation for high quality, European-standard construction acquired by its four earlier projects in the Pattaya area.

House types Green Field Villas 5 consists of 17 ‘A-type’ two-storey homes, each offering a huge 256sqm of living space, and 13 ‘B-type’ bungalows, nine of which are a new, L-shaped variation of the company’s popular and well-proven design.

A-type houses each consist of four bedrooms and five bathrooms, a car port for two vehicles, openplan kitchen and landscaped garden. All have uPVC windows and

doors imported from Germany and concertina-style flyscreens. Master bedrooms feature built-in, walk-in wardrobes and all bathrooms are fully-fitted with rain showers.

Other features include ceramic tiled floors, Cotto sanitary ware, granite staircases and CPAC tiled pitched roofs. Optional extras include a swimming pool, air conditioners and security alarms. The few remaining A-type units are being offered for sale with free, fully-fitted European kitchens. Plot sizes range from 156 to 212 talang wah (624-848sqm).

B-type bungalows feature an L-shaped variation. The top-of-therange B-type is constructed to the same high standard as the A-type with three and four-bedroom options,

each with three bathrooms and a twovehicle carport. Living space varies between 189 and 192sqm and plot sizes are 156 talang wah (624sqm).

The L-shaped variation has twobedroom, two-bathroom and threebedroom, three-bathroom options occupying between 60 and 127 talang wah (240-508sqm) and feature built-in furniture, fully-fitted kitchens, uPVC windows and doors, a one-vehicle carport and a landscaped garden.

Prices for two-storey houses start at Bt11m while top-of-the-range bungalows start at Bt10.7m. L-shaped bungalows start at Bt4.5m.

The development also features a clubhouse, communal pool, gymnasium, 24-hour security, CCTV, city water and underground electrics.

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The B-type bungalow has three- or four-bedroom options.

Below are two of the B-type interiors.

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Here and below: The L-shaped bungalows exteriors and an interior.

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The people behind Green Field Villas are British architect Paul Barrett and his wife, Jan, who formed the company a little more than 10 years ago to develop and build Green Field Villas 1, a 57-unit village in Nongprue.

Open spaces Its success inspired Green Field Villas 2, located between Soi Khao Noi and Soi Nernplabwan. The project has plenty of greenery, open spaces and a well-maintained communal area reflecting the family feel that you get on all Green Field villages.

Green Field Villas 3 on Soi Siam Country Club offers a slight shift in design, reflecting changing customer requirements resulting for the 2008 global economic downturn when

the site was being developed. With 92 properties from shop houses and townhouses to three-bedroom bungalows, it is the largest of the five Green Field villages, although plots are generally smaller in response to the demand for lower prices at the time of construction.

Green Field Villas 4 is the most recently completed project. It is in Nongprue near the temple at the eastern end of Soi Nernplabwan and is the last word in luxury living with underground fibre optic internet cables to all properties.

Houses range from three-bedroom bungalows to luxurious two-storey, four-bedroom family homes, all of which are built on large plots with private swimming pools. |

l The head office of Green Field Villas Development Co Ltd is on site at Green Field Villas 5.

Address: 53/23 Moo 2, Nongplalai, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150.

T: 038 068 575/6; 086 788 3953; or 083 994 2373.

F: 038 068 575 E: greenfield@greenfieldvillas.com W: www.greenfieldvillas.com

golfers • guide Many local bars organise golf days, often at better prices than casual golfers can negotiate with the course direct. If you plan to play regularly, consider membership of the Pattaya Sports Club as production of its membership card can help secure worthwhile discounts. The one-off registration fee is Bt400 plus Bt500 a year membership thereafter. Most golfers find they can save these sums within just a few rounds.

Bangpra International: is one of several five-star courses in the area.

This is an 18-hole, par 72 course with plenty of water on the front nine.

Clubhouse has been renovated in style – even the toilets are automated! Tel: 038 341 149-50 Burapha Golf Club: is a four-star, 36-hole, par 72 course. The Eastern course suits up-and-coming golfers, while the Western challenges the more experienced. Reserving a tee-off time is advised. Tel: 038 372 700-1

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Crystal Bay: Many palms has led to Hawaiian comparisons. Testing par 3s are a feature. Water adds to the look of the course, not just as a hazard. Virtually no rough. Good chance to play to your handicap or better. Tel: 038 349 370-80

Whatever standard you play to you will find a course to suit within an hour’s drive.

Here are just some of them.

designed this in conjunction with the late Desmond Muirhead. Many holes test accuracy, not length, of drive. Tel: 038 941 111 Great Lake: is a 36-hole, par 72, Nick Faldo design to the east of Pattaya.

The 120 bunkers, water hazards and lovely setting make this a challenging course at moderate prices. Tel: 038 622 630 Greenwood (formerly Noble Place): is well designed 27-hole, par 72 course. A well-kept course with few water hazards allows good scoring for high handicappers.

Tel: 081 484 9066, 081 484 9069 Laem Chebang International: in terms of course, facilities and expense this Jack Nicklaus-designed, 27-hole, par 72 course is one of the top ones.

Set in spectacular surroundings on mountain, valley and lake nines.

Carts are compulsory. Tel: 038 372 273 Pattana Golf and Sports Resort: Three nine-hole course – one of which features a par 6; another starts with an intimidating drive between two stretches of water that catches out many a high handicapper. The course is a par 72 set in more than 1,200 rai.

Tel: 038 318 999

Eastern Star: near Bang Chang is an 18-hole, par 72 four-star course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. The course with a five-star clubhouse is set in an old coconut plantation and is popular with families due to its pools and sports club adjacent. Tel: 038 630 410-6

Pattavia Century (formerly Century Chonburi): Designed by Nick Faldo, this 18-hole, par 72 course, has recently undergone remodelling on some of the holes. And there is a new clubhouse to enjoy. Tel: 081 304 1545

The Emerald: Close to Bang Chang, Emerald is another course where Nick Faldo has left his mark. He

Pattaya Country Club: located 25 kms outside Pattaya on Route 36 is popular with expat golfers. This 18-

hole course gives value for money.

Tel: 038 423 718-9 Phoenix: not far outside of the city this offers a five-star clubhouse and a four-star, 27-hole, par 72 course which is found between Pattaya and Sattahip in a well marked turning off the Sukhumvit. The three nines are called Ocean, Lake and Mountain. Tel: 038 239 391-5, 239 400 Rayong Green Valley: this is a Wolveridge and Thompson course of 18 holes, classed as five-star for both the course and clubhouse (which it shares with St Andrews). Suits all handicaps, but beware the water. Tel: 038 603 000-5 Royal Thai Navy (Plutaluang): reasonable green fees ensure this 36hole, par 72 venue is well used but is rarely too busy. Feature holes include The Lighthouse par 3 surrounded by water. Tel & Fax: 038 246 056-7 Siam Country Club, Old Course: is a three-star, 18-hole course, a fourstar clubhouse and a five star price.

Gentle hills with large trees give it the feeling of Western golf courses. Host to the LPGA tournament early each year. Tel: 038 909 700 Siam Country Club, Plantation Course: 27-hole course opened in 2008 and is already regarded as one of the most difficult. Three holes share the same green – a first in Asia.

Carts are compulsory. Clubhouse is a delight. Tel: 038 909 600 St Andrews 2000: is considered one of the best in the area. This course is a serious challenge. Carts are compulsory. Boasts two par 6 holes.

Tel: 038 030 660-2

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Mantra draws great turnout

Networkers respond to super venue

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here can be little doubt about the considerable drawing power of a top venue such as the Mantra Restaurant & Bar which is part of the Amari complex on Beach Road.

But, if proof were needed, then the number of people who attended the latest networking night in Pattaya make it an open and shut case.

More than 250 folk turned up in all their finery to enjoy the best of Mantra’s food and hospitality. And is should be mentioned that quite some drink was consumed also!

The people to thank were main sponsors The Riviera Group of condo developers supported by BMW Nelson’s Autohaus, Cornerstone (project and construction management) and the security was provided by Defence International Security Services. |

Photos: Peter Kraemer and Chaianan Moontreephadee

sightseeing • attractions Bira International Circuit: is the only internationally certified racetrack in Thailand. Its extensive facilities include a full-service karting track, an off-road test track, and the FIA certified 2.41km racetrack. It can be found about 15km away on the Pattaya-Rayong Road (Highway 36).

Tel: 022 803 547/025 221 731/8 Flight of the Gibbon: this attraction is ranked highly on the Trip Advisor website list of things to do. Cheap it isn’t but most of the reviews rate the experience and commend the safety measures employed. It can be found close to Khao Kheow Zoo. Tel: 0899 70 55 11 or visit website www. treetopasia.com Khao Chi Chan: etched and filled with gold leaf, this Buddha is more than 100 metres high and is thought to be the largest such image in the world.

Next to Silver Lakes Vineyard which is also worth a visit.

Khao Kheow Open Zoo: 35 km north of Pattaya. A huge zoo with many animals that are on the endangered species list including six rare white tigers exchanged by the Memphis Zoo in the USA. Open daily 08:00-18:00. Tel: 038 298 188.

Koh Larn: is reached by ferry from Bali Hai pier or by speedboat. It has several beaches boasting white sand and clear blue water. The many activities include para sailing, snorkeling, jet ski, banana boat, swimming in tropical waters, and there is even a shooting range there.

Koh Larn is also suited for bicycling and hiking. www.kohlarn.com

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Million-Year

Stone

Park

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Crocodile Farm: lies a 15 minute drive from central Pattaya. It features an exotic zoo, and crocodile, fireswallowing and magic shows, as well as the garden and stone park. Open 8.00-18:30. Tel: 03824 9347-9 or www. thaistonepark.org for information.

Mini Siam: is on Sukhumvit Road, surrounded by Soi 33. This model village celebrates the heritage of Thailand with miniature replicas of the most famous monuments and historical sites. Replicas of Tower Bridge, Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty and Trevi Fountain are also displayed. There is a small go-kart track. Open daily from 7.00-22.00. Tel: 038 421 628 for information.

Nong Nooch Tropical Garden: 163 Sukhumvit Road (15 minutes east of city towards Bang Saray). Beautiful gardens with waterfalls, “Cultural Extravaganza” performances four times a day. Tourists experience religious ceremonies, martial arts demonstrations, massages and elephant shows. Tel: 03842 9321.

Pattaya Dolphin World and Resort: a comparative newcomer to the scene and parts of it were yet to be completed at the beginning of 2013.

Recommended for families with young children but don’t expect USA-style shows. Tel: 038 051 790/6.

Pattaya Elephant Village: 7km from Central Pattaya on Phonpraphanimit Road. Shows daily at 14.30 and last an hour. A one-hour elephant ride is available from 8.00-17.30 and rafting, trekking (three hours including a meal) is available at 9.00, 10.30, 12.30 and 16.30. Tel: 038 249 818.

Here we list just a few of the things tourists and expats can do to make their time here more enjoyable ...

Pattaya Park and Tower: at Pratumnak features a large whirlpool with giant sliders and a tower with a revolving restaurant. Visitors can also enjoy several games and rides on the tower and in its playground.

Open daily from 10.00-19.00 (20.00 on Saturday). Tel: 03836 4110-20 or 02579 9612-4 or www.pattayapark. com for more information.

Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum: on the third floor of Royal Garden Plaza. Access from both Second Road and Beach Road. Open daily 11.0023.00. Tel: 03871 0294/8.

Sanctuary of Truth: this wooden giant can be found in North Pattaya.

The entrance is at Soi 12, Naklua Road.

Every inch of the building is covered with wooden carvings to reflect Ancient Vision of Earth, Ancient Knowledge, and Eastern Philosophy. It is open daily from 9.00-18.00 Admission is 500 baht. 038 225 407/038 367 229 www. sanctuaryoftruth.com Sriracha Tiger Zoo: a zoo with various shows at 341 Moo 3, Nongkham, Sri Racha (30 minutes away). It claims a population of 200 tigers and around 10,000 crocodiles, the largest of such in the world. Tel: 03829 6556.

Underwater World: on Sukhumvit Road 200 metres south of Tesco Lotus at Pattaya South has a collection of marine species from the Gulf of Thailand. Walk through the 100-metre long pedestrian tunnel and witness more than 200 species of fish swimming by. Open daily from 9.00-18.00 (last tickets 17.30). Tel: 038 756 879.

mother’s day • special

Plan early for Mother’s Day Yes we know that we are jumping the gun a bit by featuring gift ideas for Mother’s Day this month but all the items on this spread are only available via mail order through the Internet. So, if something grabs your interest we hope you will have enough time to get the item ordered and delivered. In the August issue we aim to feature ideas from closer to home.

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 The Darcy collection from the Alison Appleton company in the UK is inspired by the days when Earl Grey was Prime Minister of Britain and the taking of tea was a very elegant pastime. The Darcy collection is made from black clay, which gives the look of cast iron without the weight, contrasted with fine porcelain, delicately hand painted with peonies and cherry blossom.

The teapot, which holds 950ml, comes with a removable stainless steel filter, giving you control over the strength of your tea and easy cleaning when you’re done.

The caddy has a 450ml capacity and hand-painted lid.

The porcelain teacups come as a set of two and the tall one includes a black clay saucer and matching porcelain spoon.

Use in a dishwasher or microwave is not recommended. Simply rinse them gently in warm water.

Prices: Darcy teapot £55 (approx Bt2,750); Caddy £24.95 (Bt1,250); tall cup set £24.95 (Bt1,250); small cup set of two £18 (Bt900) + delivery Supplier: Alison Appleton Contact: http://alisonappleton.com/product-category/darcy/  A playful and carefree mix of peony and magnolia with vibrant bursts of herbs and citrus.

Presented in a hand-blown bud vase, and complete with a decorative leaf charm around the neck. The natural rattan reeds do not need to be turned, after 24 hours their scent will infuse the surrounding area.

Once your bud vase is empty, wash it in warm soapy water to remove any residue and dry with a soft cloth. It can then be reused for short-stemmed flowers.

Price: £42 (approx Bt2,100) + delivery Supplier: Kenneth Turner Contact: http://www.kennethturner.com/index.php/ fragrance-candles/spirit-aroma/reed-diffusers.

 These Garden Gates Photo Frames come from In-Spaces, a new online platform that offers a collection of unique, elegant and stylish home furnishings and interior decoration.

These bone/MDF 4”x 6” frames come in three assorted patterns (each stands horizontally or vertically).

Price for the three: £31 (approx Bt1,550) + delivery Supplier: In-Spaces Contact: http://www.in-spaces.com/home/

Price: NZ$40 (approx Bt1,550) + delivery Supplier: MumMade (email for shipping quote) Contact: http://www.mummade.co.nz  Part of a range of decorative gifts for the real heroines of our lives, our mums! Whether it’s for Mother’s Day, her birthday or simply to tell her how wonderful she is, you would make any mum gleam with glee on receiving one of these prettily painted wooden hearts. Also available is a lavender heart and square gift box.

Price: £5 (approx Bt250) + delivery Supplier: The Contemporary Home Contact: http://www.tch.net

 These organic wheat bags are perfect to help relieve stress in those tired, hard-working shoulders! Just heat in the microwave to soothe away those aches and pains with this natural alternative for pain relief. Size is 50 x 40cms.

 Maia Ming Designs’ EVA tea set comes in white porcelain or black matte stonewear (above). It won the Golden ‘A’ Design Award for tablewear last year. Below: Hexagonal cookie jars in fine porcelain have a dragon or elephant “guarding” the lid. A special edition has them silver-plated.

Prices: EVA teapot E45 (approx Bt1,700); set of two tea cups E20 (Bt765); milk/sugar two pieces E30 (Bt1,150); platter E30 (Bt1,150). Guardians (large) E60 (Bt2,300); Small E35 (Bt1,350). If silver-plated add E10 (Bt380) for the large and E5 (Bt190) for the small.

Supplier: Maia Ming Designs, Barcelona Contact: http://www.maiamingdesigns.com

 This luxury hand-poured candle are made in England by the Sophie Allport company. They have been specially developed to create the optimum burn time and the best fragrance release. They are made using high quality mineral wax to achieve a long, clean and even burn.

Made from 100% refined mineral wax blended with a high quality fragrance, this hand-made candle will burn for up to 40 hours while gently perfuming your room. This candle releases a soft floral fragrance that encapsulates the bloom of the English Rose. Fig & Ginger and Pomegranate fragrances are also available.

The neutral white candle is beautifully displayed in a clear glass tumbler embossed with the company name Sophie Allport and is presented in a high quality grey gift box.

Price: £20 (approx Bt1,000) + delivery Supplier: Sophie Allport, Stamford. UK Contact: http://www.sophieallport.com

 This Zarah Cornflower Blue Sea Glass Pendant Necklace is made from a beautiful piece of sea glass. The colour is very rare and goes well with the sterling silver gallery bezel and chain. Zarah, a cool name for a cool piece of jewellery.

This unique piece of glass was found on a beach on the beautiful Northumberland Price: £89 (approx Coast of England.

Bt4,450) inc delivery The pendant measures 7/8” Supplier: The Strandline x 3/4”.

Sterling Silver Trace Contact: http://www. chain is 18”. thestrandline.co.uk

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ACI Enterprise Co Ltd (incorporating ACI Ocean Properties) 672/20 M5 Soi 18, Naklua Road next to Northpoint, Wong-Amat T: +66 (0)38 41 6060 F: +66 (0)38 41 6061 M: +66 (0)81 762 2627 E: info@aci-enterprise.com W: aci-enterprise.com and pattayaoceanproperties.com Principal: Markus Probst Memberships: CRS, REBA (Thailand), REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR, CIPS Alan Bolton Property Consultants Unit C102, 399/9 M10 The Avenue Shopping Mall Second Road near Villa Market T: +66 (0)38 416 728-9 F: +66 (0)38 416 730 M: +66 (0)81 996 2489 E: info@pattaya-property.net W: pattaya-property.net Principal: Alan Bolton Memberships: REBA (Thailand), REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), TREBS All Siam Properties M: +66 (0)87 068 5159 E: info@allsiamproperties.com W: allsiamproperties.com Membership: TREA Anaakot Group Property Consultants 138/1 Moo 12, Soi Chaiyapruk, Jomtien T: +66 (0)38 231544 M: +66 (0)8780 33329 E: info@anaakot-group.com W: Anaakot-Group.com Principal: Jason Young Arise Asia 415 Pratumnak Hill Soi 6 T: +66 (0)38 075 610 M: +66 (0)85 228 8911 (Thanya) E: info@ariseasia.com W: ariseasia.com Principal: Thanyamai Totharong (Thanya) Memberships: CRS, REBA (Thailand), REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR, CIPS

glossaRY The following are among the trade organisation memberships or qualifications held by some of the agents. Note that, in some instances, the qualification is with the individual employee – not the company overall.

AIPP: Acronym stands for The Association of International Property Professionals which is a not-for-profit organisation whose aim is to improve the standards of professionalism in the international property market, helping both the industry and the public.

Members have voluntarily signed up to follow the AIPP Code of Conduct.

CIPS: Certified International Property Specialist – this is a members-only group which is for international practitioners of the National Association of REALTORS®.

CRS: Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the top professional designation awarded to REALTORS® in residential sales. Held by fewer than five per cent of all REALTORS®.

NAR: National Association of Realtors is North America’s largest trade association representing more than 1.2 million members. Members can call themselves REALTORS®. NAR also functions as a self-regulatory organisation for real estate brokerage.

Benchmark Asia Property Co Ltd Soi Post Office T: +66 (0)38 304 133 M: +66 (0)81 792 9486 E: info@benchmarkthailand.com W: benchmarkthailand.com Principal: Gareth De Silva Memberships: CRS, REBA (Thailand), REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR, CIPS Century 21 – B2 Real Estate 315/2 (Soi Lengkee 1) Moo 9, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 T: +66 (0)38 421 652 M: +66 (0)83 603 7989 E: century21@b2realestate.com W: century21-b2.com Century 21 – Seven Stars 157/523 Pattaya-Naklua Road next to Lumpini Ville Condo project T: +66 (0)38 410 510 E: info@travelnfp.com W: travelnfp.com Principal: Suradej Sroyrungrueng

Coastal Real Estate 216/62 M10, Soi 13 (Soi Diana next to Mega-Break) and 519/163-4 Moo 6 Soi Siam Country Club T: +66 (0)38 421 580, +66 (0)38 412 169 M: +66 (0)81 269 0742 E: info@coastalrealestatepattaya.com W: coastalrealestatepattaya.com or coastalrealestatepattaya.asia Principal: Kevin Mattson

TREBA (Thailand): This is the nationwide Thailand Real Estate Broker Association with affiliation to the international Council of Residential Specialists.

REBA-ES: The Real Estate Broker Association for the Eastern Seaboard.

RETS (Thailand): Real Estate Training School (Thailand) – brokers seeking membership of REBA must have staff attend and pass their test.

Colliers International Thailand Welcome Town, 47/84 Moo 9, Central Pattaya Road, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 T: +66 (0)38 427 771 F: +66 (0)38 427 772 M: +66 (0)85 2828 120 E: info.pattaya@colliers.com or mark.bowling@colliers.com W: colliers.co.th Principal: Mark Bowling Memberships: RICS

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AAAA Properties Jomtien Plaza Condotel 406/37 M12 Jomtien Beach Road T: +66 (0)38 756 370 F: +66 (0)38 757 015 M: +66 (0)86 144 1312 E: info@aaaaproperties.com W: aaaaproperties.com Principal: Louis J Van den Bergh

xxxxxxxx• •directory agents xxwriterxxxxx Compass Real Estate Co Ltd 131/56 Moo 9, Sukhumvit Road, South Pattaya, Chonburi 20150 T: +66 (0)800 958 854 M: +66 (0)901 360 747/+66 (0)80 767 1868 E: office@compasspattaya.com W: compasspattaya.com Principal: Rob Rowcett East Coast Real Estate Co Ltd Office 1: 414/19 M12 Jomtien Complex T: +66 (0)38 267 030-1 F: +66 (0)38 267 029 M: +66 (0)81 862 8034 Office 2: 485/4 M10 Second Road T: +66 (0)38 723 615-6 E: eastcoast@thaiproperty.com W: thaiproperty.com or thaiproperty.net Principal: David Gray

Farang Property Services 223/32 M9, Third Road T: +66 (0)38 052 495 F: +66 (0)38 052 496 M: +66 (0)89 938 7433 E: info@farang-services.com W: farang-services.com Principal: Manfred Ehrenheim Advertisements: Pages 4 and 5

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Five Star Villas & Condos 315/5 Moo 9, Soi Leng Kee, Pattaya Third Road M: +66 (0)81 938 8391 Robert or (0)809 16667 Mesiya E: sales@fivestarvillasandcondos.com W: fivestarvillasandcondos.com Principals: Robert and Mesiya (May) Watson Memberships: CRS, REBA (Thailand), CIPS, REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR, TREBS Gecko Properties 420/146 Soi Buakhow Moo 9 (street with Asia Backpackers on corner) T: +66 (0)38 412 150 M: +66 (0)846 564 846 E: info@gecko-properties.com W: gecko-properties.com Principal: Steve Scholey

glossaRY RICS: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors – an independent body which regulates the conduct of property professionals and surveyors in the UK and other sovereign nations. RICS provides education and training standards, protects consumers with strict codes of practice and advises governments and business.

TREA: The Thai Real Estate Association aims to be the hub of the real estate profession here by encouraging entrepreneurs to operate to standards of quality and ethics; to create the maximum benefits for developers, government and consumers altogether.

TREBS: The Thailand Real Estate Broker School provides training for real estate professionals. The course includes real estaterelated laws, broker law, broker ethics, listing and sales techniques, reconciliation techniques, property evaluation, property transfer procedure and tax calculation.

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Property Pattaya Co., Ltd

Global Property Pattaya Co Ltd 565/56 Moo 10, near Big C South Pattaya T: +66 (0)38 426 231 F: +66 (0)38 426 232 M: +66 (0)81 838 1390 E: info@globalpropertythailand.com W: globalpropertythailand.com or global-property-pattaya.com Principal: Rainer Heinzmann Memberships: REBA-ES, CIPS Golden Homes Real Estate Co Ltd 33/39 M9 Soi Diana Inn T: +66 (0)38 720 892-3 M: +66 (0)86 826 8821 E: info@goldenhomespattaya.com or Ploy1@csloxinfo.com W: goldenhomespattaya.com Principal: Yupaporn Sangpagdee (Ploy)

Homes Direct Asia 99/34 Soi Khao Noi T: +66 (0)38 068 956 F: +66 (0)38 068 957 M: +66 (0)811 429 0111 or 0890 160 077 E: info@homesdirect.asia W: homesdirect.asia Principal: Matt O’Sullivan Jomtien Property 315/185-6 Thappraya Road near entrance to View Talay 2 T: +66 (0)38 303 243 M: +66 (0)86 108 6575 E: info@properties-in-thailand.com W: properties-in-thailand.com Principal: Stu Sutton

JLL (formerly Jones Lang LaSalle) The Village Shopping Centre, Sukhumvit-Pattaya Road Services: Property sales and leasing; property management; consultancy; project management; and valuation T: +66 (0)38 074 663-5 E: info.thailand@ap.jll.com W: joneslanglasalle.co.th W: jllresidential.in.th Principal: Adam Bell Jump Real Estate 315/154 Thappraya Road T: +66 (0)38 251 859 M: +66 (0)879 015 229 E: garry@jump-realestate-pattaya.com W: jump-realestate-pattaya.com Principal: Garry Angerstein Knight Frank The Village Shopping Centre where the Sukhumvit meets Soi Chaiyapruk M: +66 (0)81 550 4099 E: anchalee.kasemsukthawat@ th.knightfrank.com W: knightfrank.co.th North Shore Property Co Ltd 315/414 M12 Thappraya Road T: +66 (0)38 303 825-6 M: +66 (0)87 833 5066 or (0)86 323 4607 E: info@ns-property.com W: ns-property.com Principal: Mesa Wongsida

agents • directory Siam Properties

NT Realty Asia 215/15-18 Second Road T: +66 (0)38 426 242 or (0)38 425 836 E: info@nt-realty.com W: realestatethailand.com Principal: John Boakes Memberships: RETS (Thailand), NAR, CIPS

Contact 313/27 M10 Pattaya Tai

Eng: 089 833 6175 +66465 (0)38 415 490 Thai: T: 090 4563

www.pattayarealty.com F: +66 (0)38 414 693

Pattaya Prestige Properties 2/28 Ground Floor, View Talay 7 F: +66 (0)38 059 632 M: +66 (0)870 217 014 E: info@pattayaprestigeproperties.com W: pattayaprestigeproperties.com Principal: Jan Nuyten

Seaboard Properties Co Ltd 316/23 Thappraya Road near Food Mart, Jomtien T: +66 (0)38 252 456 F: +66 (0)38 252 457 M: +66 (0)86 129 8281 E: info@seaboard-properties.com W: seaboard-properties.com Principal: Eddie Buehler

Town & Country Property 63/10-11 Pattaya Tai T: +66 (0)38 374 136 F: +66 (0)38 374 137 Russian: +66 (0)84 873 7425 E: info@towncountryproperty.com W: towncountryproperty.com Principal: Cees Cuijpers Memberships: CRS, REBA-ES, NAR, CIPS Advertisements: Pages 27 and 29

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M: +66 (0)81 861 1907 (Heiner) or Pattaya Realty (0)81 821 7045 (Porn) 420/185 Moo 9 Soi Buakhow 15 Russian: +66 (0)89 245 2890 (Vera) T: +66 (0)38 412 301-2 E: info@siamproperties.net or M: +66 (0)89 833 6175 or (0)90 465 4563 One Stop Real Estate E: info@pattayarealty.com rus@siamproperties.net 219/14 M9, Soi Yamato W: pattayarealty.com W: siamproperties.net Sale ß18,000,000 HS9736 HS6871 HS8611 Sale ß24,950,000 Sale ß9,000,000 Siam Royal View House 4 beds (private pool) Mabprachan Villa) House 4 beds T: +66 (0)38 710 699 orHouse (0)384 beds 710 725 (Jomtien ParkPrincipal: Stuart Daly Principals: Heiner and Porn Moessing M: +66 (0)819 454 845 Memberships: CIPS, REBA (Thailand), Memberships: CRS, REBA (Thailand), E: onestop@realesthai.com REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR, CIPS W: real-estate-thailand.com Advertisements: Pages 14 and 15 Principal: Mark Welch Talay Real Estate Co Ltd Memberships: CRS, REBA (Thailand), Powerhouse Properties Co Ltd 240/18 M5, Naklua not far from ß 35,000/month CR10009 Rent ß 30,000/month Rent ß60,000/month Rent CR7760 on Second Road REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR, CIPS View Talay Residence 4 Dolphin Roundabout CR5893 Pratumnak Central Pattaya Condo 1 bed Condo 2 beds Condo 3 beds 3 baths Central Pattaya 489/2 Jomtien Soi 5, Pattaya, 20150 T: +66 (0)38 362 352 Pattaya Bay Real Estate T: +66 (0)38 059 635 F: +66 (0)38 362 351 338/24 Moo 12 Pratumnak Road M: +66 (0)81 945 8002, +66(0)90 398 M: +66 (0)87 608 1116 or (0)8 0091 5353 T: + 66 (0)38 250 944 6643 E: info@talayrealestate.com M: + 66 (0)811 580 065 (English) E: info@powerhousepropertiesltd.com W: talayrealestate.com + 66 (0)861 566 346 (Thai) W: powerhousepropertiesltd.com Principals: Namthip Khanjanavisittaphol HS9957 Sale ß6,500,000 Sale ß22,000,000 Sale ß78,000,000 HS9060 CS8856 E: info@pattayabayrealestate.com Principal: J. Bernard (Sandy) T Okuno Pratumnak House 3 beds (private pool) East Pattaya Naklua House 5 beds (privateand pool) Ted Condo 2 beds (sea view) W: pattayabayrealestate.com Memberships: REBA-ES, REBA Principal: Mal Patterson (Thailand), RETS (Thailand), CIPS, NAR, Thailand-Property-Gate CRS, RESMA (We Can Do It Co Ltd) Pattaya Jomtien Property 50/2 Moo 6, Huay Yai 75/49 Soi 5 Immigration, Beach Road, Premier Homes Real Estate Co Ltd M: +66 (0)81 835 9923 Jomtien (75m from Immigration Office) 240/21 Jomtien Beach Road W: thailand-property-gate.com 120,000/month CR7116 CR10007 Rent ß Rent ß50,000/month Rent ß50,000/month CR10010 House 4 beds (private pool) Mabprachun Condo231 1 bed (sea view) Wong Amat T: +66 (0)90 132 1891 House 3 beds (private pool) East Pattaya T: +66 (0)38 931 Principal: Stefan Matter M: +66 (0)85 129 5657 (Thai); M: +66 (0)81 634 2915 E: premier@loxinfo.co.th Thailiving or +66 (0)85 056 9880 (English) W: premierinternational.com 306/90-91 M12 Thappraya Road E: sales@pattaya-jomtien-property.com Principals: Clayton and Supap Wade T: +66 (0)38 364 514 W: pattaya-jomtien-property.com Memberships: CIPS, RETS (Thailand), NAR M: +66 (0)81 862 7405 Principals: Kevin and Chanram Hurst E: info@thailiving.net Rightmove Pattaya W: thailiving.net Pattaya Paradise City Property GPS:Location 12.928045,100.883015 369/1 M9, Units 8&9 PS Bowl, 2nd Road Principal: Supaporn Persson (Sara) 99/684-685, Moo 5, Chok Chai Village 8, nd Our of�ice address 420/185T:Moo.9 Pattaya +66 (0)38 361 2212Road 15, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 Soi Watboonsampan info@pattayarealty.com +66 (0)89 253 5607 Thai Properties T: +66 (0)38 376 145Tel: 038 412301/038 412302M:Email: E: info@rightmovepattaya.com M: +66 (0) 855-166-041 Fax: +66 (0) 38 376 147 W: rightmovepattaya.com E: paul@thaiproperties.asia M: +66 (0)81 761 3238 Principal: Craig Turner Principal: Paul Johnson E: pattaya@paradisecityproperty.com Memberships: REBA (Thailand), W: pattaya-property.biz Principal: Gavin Perfect REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), CIPS

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ticks all Members of REBA-ES are respected

Member companies in REBA-ES are part of an established and respected real estate organisation which has the support of the Thai Government

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Clients of REBA-ES members can be confident that they are dealing with honest, reputable and properly trained real estate professionals

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The high standards we set conform to internationallyapproved rules, regulations, strict codes of ethics and dispute resolution policies

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Our members network closely, giving all of them access to the Eastern Seaboard’s largest real estate association

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Sponsoring REBA-ES members Contact

Eng: 089 833 6175 Thai: 090 465 4563

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Mark Welch +66 (0)81 945 4845 info@1stop-pattaya.com www.real-estate-thailand.com

Stuart Daly +66 (0)38 412 301-2 info@pattayarealty.com www.pattayarealty.com

Markus Probst +66 (0)81 762 2627 info@aci-enterprise.com www.pattayaoceanproperties.com

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Siam Royal View

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HS8611

House 4 beds (private pool) Mabprachan

Heiner Moessing Rob Watson Gareth De Silva +66 (0)89 499 1000 +66 (0)81 938 8391 +66 (0)81 792 9486 info@siamproperties.net sales@fivestarvillasandcondos.com info@benchmarkthailand.com CR10009 Rent ß35,000/month Rent ß60,000/month Rent ß30,000/month CR7760 CR5893 www.siamproperties.net www.fivestarvillasandcondos.com www.benchmarkthailand.com Pratumnak Central Pattaya Condo 1 bed Condo 2 beds Condo 3 beds 3 baths Central Pattaya

Gl bal Property Pattaya Co., Ltd

Rainer Heinzmann Sale ß6,500,000 3 beds (private pool) +66 (0)81 838 House 1390 info@globalpropertythailand.com www.globalpropertythailand.com

HS9957 East Pattaya

Craig TurnerCS8856 Sale ß22,000,000

Condo 2 beds (sea view)

Naklua

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+66 (0)89 253 5607 info@rightmovepattaya.com www.rightmovepattaya.com

HS9060 June Bernard +66(0)38 059 635 info@powerhousepropertiesltd.com www.powerhousepropertiesltd.com

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CR10007 Wong Amat

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CR7116

House 4 beds (private pool) Mabprachun

GPS:Location 12.928045,100.883015 Our of�ice address 420/185 Moo.9 Pattaya 2nd Road 15, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 Tel: 038 412301/038 412302 Email: info@pattayarealty.com

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agents • •directory xxxxxxxx developers xxwriterxxxxx • directory Anaakot Group Development 138/1 Moo 12, Soi Chaiyapruk, Jomtien Project: Sixtythree@12 T: +66 (0)38 231544 M: +66 (0)8780 33329 E: info@anaakot-group.com W: Anaakot-Group.com Contact: Jason Young Blue Sky Developments Co Ltd 933 Ruamtanuthai Building, 11th floor, Mahachai Road, Wangburapapirom, Phranakorn, Bangkok T: +66(0)81 8180874 E: pornthepchawla@gmail.com W: blueskydevelopments.co.th Principal: Pornthep Chawla (Dev) Boutique Corporation 170/67 21st floor, Ocean Tower 1, Soi Sukhumvit 16, Ratchadaphisek Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 T: +66 (0)86 378 7777 E: pattama@boutiquecorporation.com W: boutiquecorporation.com Principal: Pattama Piyamaneeporn Bravo Thai Lifestyle Co Ltd Projects: The Vineyard I, II & III and Amaya Hill near Lake Mabprachan M: +66 (0)89 8677 969 E: terry@siamdevelopments.com W: siamdevelopments.com Principal contact: Terrence Allen Collins

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CSP Projects Chaiyapruk 2 over rail track on left opposite The Ville Projects: Coconut Grove, Coco Palms and Palm Grove T: +66 (0)38 076 285-6 E: md@csp-construction.com W: csp-construction.com Principal contact: Tom Coglan CW Asset Co Ltd 212/13 North Pattaya Road Project: Bang Saray Beach Condominium T: +66 (0)38 414 405 M: +66 (0)85 272 8338 (English) or +66 (0)85 272 8228 (Thai) E: info@cwasset.com W: cwasset.com or bangsaraybeachcondo.com Principal: Ms Imorn Luekhamharn Membership: TREA

Domum Holding Co Ltd 391/109 Thappraya Road. Corner of Soi 13, next to Mata Hari Restaurant Project: Meridiem Condominium and Meridiem Park Condominium T: +66 (0) 38 251 464 M: +66 (0) 8888 10311 F: +66 (0) 38 251 733 E: info@domum-holding.com W: domum-holding.com

Major Development PCL 141 Soi Thonglor 10, Sukhumvit 55, Klongton Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Local project: Reflection Jomtien Beach Sales office: Jomtien Beach Road, adjacent to Suttangrak Restaurant T: +66 (0)38 233 111 M: +66 (0)89 247 7158 E: sales@reflectionpattaya.com W: majordevelopment.co.th

Dusitpattaya Co Ltd Soi Wat Yan off the Sukhumvit near Ban Amphur Projects: Baan Dusitpattaya and Dusit Grand Condo View (Jomtien) T: +66 (0)38 343 586 F: +66 (0)38 343 585 M: +66 (0)81 0584 930 (English and Thai) M: +66 (0)868 486 704 (Russian) E: baandusit@gmail.com W: baandusitpattaya.com or domvtae.su Principal contact: Darwan Bunting (Meam)

Matrix Developments 352/202-3 M12 Pratumnak Road Current projects: Art-on-the-Hill, Paradise Park, Sunset Boulevard, The View, The Vision, Amazon Residence, City Center Residence and The Orient T: +66 (0)38 250 120-1 F: +66 (0)38 250 008 M: +66 (0)87 607 8880 E: info@matrix-developments.com W: matrix-developments.com Membership: AIPP

Global Tower Group Co Ltd Banglamung Soi 16 Project: Paradise Ocean View M: +66 (0)8 222 66 077 E: info@paradiseoceanview.com W: paradiseoceanview.com

Modus Group 292/1-2 Moo 5 Soi 12, Pattaya-Naklua, Naklua, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 Project: Modus Beachfront Condo T: +66 (0)38 225 999 or (0)38 252 635 M: +66 (0)89-092 1333 E: info@moduspattaya.com or 888modus@gmail.com W: moduspattaya.com Principal: Pimpinan Namthep

Habitat 5 Co Ltd Sales Office: 172 Soi Chaiyapruk 2 Projects: The Ville Jomtien and X2 Pattaya SeaPhere M: +66 (0)81 450 0001/2 E: chane@habitat-5.com W: TheVillePattaya.com Heights Holdings Co Ltd Thappraya Road next to Bruno’s Italian Restaurant Projects: Park Royal I, II & III, Pattaya Heights, Club Royal, Laguna Bay I , II and III (The Maldives), Laguna Beach Resort Jomtien I & II, Laguna Heights, The Peak Towers, Wong Amat Tower, Water Park Condominium, C-View and Arcadia Beach Resorts I-IV (Pattaya, Naklua and Jomtien x 2) M: +66 (0)85 282 6454 E: oliver@heights-holdings.com W: heights-holdings.com Principal contact: Oliver Nabarro

New Nordic Occupies a large area of Pratumnak.

Soi 4 and look for the orange signs Current projects: New Nordic Suites, New Nordic VIP Condominium I, II and III and IV are planned T: +66 (0)38 250 025 M: +66 (0)89 605 4114 E: sales@new-nordic.com W: new-nordic.com Norwegian Properties Group 315/175-180 Moo 12, Nongprue Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 Project: VN Residences 3 T: +66 (0)38 303 310 F: +66 (0)38 252 548 M: +66 (0)89 936 6741 (Eng) or +66 (0)89 834 7664 (Eng and Rus) E: jeanette@vnresidences.com or liene@vnresidences.com W: vnresidences.com Principal contact: Jeanette Eiksund Heltne

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Robin’s Nest 33/42-44 Moo 10 Soi Diana Inn T: +66 (0)38 720 194 W: robinsnestpattaya1@gmail.com

Mantra Restaurant & Bar Pattaya Beach, Pattaya T: +66 (0) 3842 9591 E: email@mantra-pattaya.com W: mantra-pattaya.com

Starbucks Coffee Company Avenue Pattaya Royal Garden Pattaya Stylo Pattaya Beach Road Tuk Com South Pattaya Central Festival T: 038 710 087 E: customercomment@ starbucks-thailand.com W: starbucks.co.th

Sportsman Pub & Restaurant Soi 13, Pattaya Beach Road T: +66 (0)38 710 609 or +66 (0)86 834 3729 W: sportsmanpub.com

Star Books Soi Khao Noi 087 605 4326 E: books@starbookworm.com W: starbookworm.com

Holiday Inn Pattaya 463/68 Pattaya Sai 1 Road, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi T: +66 (0)3872 5555 W: holidayinn.com/pattaya

The Village Shopping Centre Junction Soi Chaiyapruk and Sukhumvit Road T: 038 074 647-8 W: thevillagepattaya.com

Shenanigans Irish Pub Jomtien Complex Condo Thappraya Road, Jomtien T: 038 303 490 E: info@ shenanigansthailand.com W: shenanigansthailand.com

Bangkok Hospital Pattaya Highway 3, Naklua T: 038 259 999 Emergency: 1719 E: inquiry@bph.co.th W: bangkokpattayahospital.com

Tequila Reef Cantina Soi 7, Pattaya Tel: (038) 414-035 E: info@tequilareefpattaya.com W: tequilareefpattaya.com

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Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa Beach Road, Pattaya T: 038 412 120 E: pattayamarriott@minornet.com W: marriott.com/PYXMC

agents • •directory xxxxxxxx developers xxwriterxxxxx • directory Nova Group Nova Park, 80/164 M9, Soi Sukrudee (Soi AR) near Jameson’s Pub Projects: Amari Residences Pattaya, The Cliff, Nova Ocean View, Novana Residence, The Palm, Nam Talay, Serenity Wongamat, North Beach, Pacific Bay and The Orient T: +66 (0)38 415 304-8 F: +66 (0)38 415 309 M: +66 (0)85 282 6454 E: info@nova-thailand.com W: nova-thailand.com Principal contacts: Rony Fineman and Keith Storey Petch Property Development Co Ltd Projects: The Cove and Prima Residence Main office: 44 Soi Sukhumvit 59, Klongton Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 T: +66 (0)27 143 872 M: +66 (0)89 991 1999 E: info@ppd.co.th W: ppd.co.th Principal: Itthi Chavalittamrong Poompatta Co Ltd 450 M9 Nongprue, Chonburi 20150 Projects: Patta Village and Patta Town T&F: +66 (0)38 371 555 E: info@poompattapattaya.com W: poompattapattaya.com

REM 07-08/2015 • Issues 170 and 171

Powerhouse Properties Co Ltd View Talay Residence 4 489/2 Jomtien Soi 5, Pattaya, 20150 T: +66 (0)38 059 635 M: +66 (0)81 945 8002, +66(0)90 398 6643 E: info@powerhousedev.com W: powerhousedev.com watersedge-pattaya.com skylightjomthien.com habitusjomthien.com Principal: J. Bernard Memberships: REBA-ES, REBA (Thailand), RETS (Thailand), CIPS, NAR, CRS, RESMA Raimon Land PLC 22nd Floor The Millenia Tower, Bangkok Projects: Northpoint, Zire Wong Amat and Unixx South Pattaya T: +66 (0)26 519 601 M: +66 (0)81 3717 888 E: info@raimonland.com W: raimonland.com

Tulip Group Co Ltd 88/58 Moo 4, Bowin Sub District, Siracha, Chonburi Projects: Centara Avenue Residence & Suites Pattaya and Golden Tulip Hotel & Residence (both behind The Avenue), Centara Grand Residence Pattaya (Na-Jomtien), Waterfront Suites & Residences (Bali Hai), Royal Tulip Suites T: +66 (0)38 959 180 F: +66 (0)38 959 508 M: +66 (0)83 718 0005 E: jason@tulipgroup.co.th W: tulipgroup.co.th Principal contacts: Kobi Elbaz and Jason Payne Shining Light Co Ltd Project: City Garden Pattaya Soi 15, Second Road close to The Avenue T: +66 (0)38 416 690 F: +66 (0)38 724 249 E: info@citygardenpattaya.com W: citygardenpattaya.com (The) Siam Oriental Trading Co Ltd 267/4 M12, Pratumnak Projects: Siam Oriental Condominium, Siam Oriental Garden, Siam Oriental Twins, Siam Oriental Elegance, Tropical Garden, Siam Oriental Plaza, Green Cascades T: +66 (0)81 305 3071 or 085 085 8284 E: siamoriental@mail.ru W: siamoriental.net Principal contact: Anastassiya Konchaphat Town & Country Property 63/10-11 Pattaya Tai Projects: The Meadows, The Residence and Whispering Palms F: +66 (0)38 374 137 Russian: +66 (0)84 873 7425 E: info@towncountryproperty.com W: towncountryproperty.com Principal: Cees Cuijpers

Universal Group Thailand 324/90 Moo 12, Thappraya Road Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 Projects: Seven Seas and Savanna Sands T: +66 (0)38 074 625 E: universalplus@ymail.com W: universal-thailand.com Principal: Sonia Punjabi (The) Urban Co Ltd Projects: Acqua Condominium, The Gallery, SP Townhomes, The Urban, The Urban Suites, and Aeras T & F: +66 (0)38 231125-6 M: +66 (0)86 323 1908 E: theurbanproperty@gmail.com W: thegallerycondo.com, theurban pattaya.com, theurban-property.com VKK Real Estate Co Ltd Sukhumvit 87 just before the rail track and the new road Projects: Porchland I, II, III (The Blue Residence), IV (The Time), V (La Santir), VI (The Feelture), VII (Del Mare) T: +66 (0)38 757 375-7 M: +66 (0)82 444 1147-8 E: theblue@porchland.com W: porchland.com

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