REm thailand • pattaya edition
Business as usual at Tulip Group
Issue 169 | June 2015 | www.remthai.com
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On yer bike, or not! There has been a fair amount of coverage in the press and on social media in recent times about cycling and cyclists and not much of it has been good news. A couple of years ago two round-the-world British cyclists
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died in a crash that resulted in the Thai truck driver involved being charged with causing death by dangerous driving. Then last month the case against the driver whose pick-up truck killed a Chilean on a round-the-world record
Dave Buckley is reading a lot about
cycling quest was resolved. The Thai trucker had to pay a Bt7,500 fine and was given a suspended jail term. Does that sound like much of a deterrent to you? It seems that those in power are considering introducing
cycling in
some form of licensing for bike riders in a bid to reduce the
one media or
number that are being injured and killed in accidents.
another lately and has a few thoughts to peddle ...
While the idea of reducing injuries and deaths is laudable the inference I take from that is authorities feel the cyclists are not sufficiently well versed in how to ride safely on the roads. Requiring them to hold a licence suggests that cyclists will have to pass some form of test.
I read a column from a lady journalist – herself a cyclist – in the Bangkok
Post suggesting that the law makers are missing the point which is that in most, if not all, recent tragic cases the blame for the fatal accidents can be laid fairly squarely on those driving the cars or trucks involved. In other words ... if vehicle drivers were more mindful of cyclists maybe
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there would be fewer accidents and fatalities. There can be little doubt that cycling is back in vogue. In the past there may have been a tendency to sneer at cyclists due to a misplaced perception they rode a bike because they could not afford a motorbike. Not so now. Some of the prices being asked for pushbikes (was there a sneer in that word?) amounts to serious money – more than the cost of a basic Honda or Suzuki bike. A lot more. Friends have suggested that I should buy a bike because cycling is a great form of exercise for a fatty such as myself. I don’t doubt them. I have tried pleading poverty as the reason why I won’t do this but they think that an aversion to serious physical exercise is the reason behind my reluctance. They have a point .. up to a point. Plus I do find the price of a good bike more than a tad off-putting. But the real reason – or at least 75 per cent of it – is that I just don’t trust other road users. Cyclists can wear all sorts of devices and use many types of warning lights in a bid to protect themselves but if, through no fault of their own, they come into serious contact with a car or truck there is usually only one loser. Not all cyclists are accomplished road users. Sadly, the same is all too true of motorists. Making riders have a licence is steering away from the real problem!
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contents • leisure
cover story
off-beat
Business as usual at Tulip Group
How the US sees Thailand
26 • are you a time traveller? If you can’t latch onto Dr Who’s Tardis maybe visit Koh Phangan. It’s an easier and cheaper way to travel back through time.
12
Tulip Group are quietly going about their business despite the publicity surrounding the Waterfront. Their first project – CARS in Central Pattaya – is nearing completion as you can see above.
36 • it’s enough to
drive
you
up the poll! In the recent General Election
in
UK
pollsters
the
the
were way out in their
predictions.
Our
mystery
correspondent asks why.
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06 10
Pattaya Property Show’s switch to Central Festival shopping mall pays off.
Riviera Group held a well-attended
seminar
for brokers in Jomtien.
20
Silver Princess Yachts
36 • will v2v be saviour of bad drivers? Our
are gaining recognition
motoring man – Dr Iain Corness – looks at one advance
for quality charters.
in technology which may be just around the corner!
advertisers • page numbers
Arcadia Beach Continental (HH)
39
BBX International
43
Centara Avenue Residence & Suites (Tulip) Centara Grand Hotel (Tulip) Centara Grand Residence (Tulip)
16-17 Back cover 34-35
City Center Residence (Matrix) Inside back cover Coastal Real Estate
37
CSP Projects
22
Dusit Groups
3
Euro Design
53
FARANG Services
4-5
Fflic Cliff & Pool Club
59
Foodland
55
Foodmart
51
Gecko Properties
23
Gio Home Kitchen
41
Global Property
42
Global Solidor
62
Golden Tulip Hotel & Residence (Tulip)
44-45
Green Field Villas 5
46-48
Lake Side Court 5 New Nordic North Beach (Nova)
25 32-33 11
Orient, The (Matrix and Nova) Inside front cover Pattaya Digital Signage
62
Pattaya Homes and Condos
31
Pattaya Realty
14
Pattaya Realty Commercial
15
PFS (Pattaya Foreigner Services)
30
Real Estate Broker Association Rightmove Pattaya
Supplement
Riviera, The – Jomtien
7
Sands Condominium
18
Silver Princess Yachts
19
Sunny Property Investments
61
Town & Country Property 6 REM 06/2015
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Waterfront, The (Tulip Group)
27, 29 Cover, 8-9
news • property
Property Show’s welcome move
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Switch to shopping mall appears to gain approval of the exhibitors
The move away from hotel-style shows to a shopping centre seems to have been welcomed by developers and realtors who participated in the 3rd Pattaya Property Show hosted at Central Festival Pattaya Beach. More than 20 exhibitors including Global Top, Fragrant, Primrose Hill Pattaya, Dusit Group, New Nordic, Seven Seas, Sands and The Ville took part in the five day event. Several sales of villas and condos were made during the show with many inspection visits also made as a direct result. Charlie Warner, CEO of Exact Trading who ran the show, said: “Times are tough at the moment as we all know, so we were delighted that our show managed to create the buzz in town and to enable
interaction between serious buyers and our exhibitors.” Alvin Moscoso, sales executive from Sands, added: “The show’s marketing helped to boost traffic and several visitors told us they had delayed their travel plans so they could attend. We had a really good response at our stand, so it was good value for what we paid to exhibit.” Jules Zwets, managing director at ATS Real Estate, said: “This show has been very successful for meeting buyers and renters. It has helped to have one of our developers sharing our stand and the costs. We have met buyers and renters from China, America, Europe and from Thailand.” Raywat Willard, CEO at Primrose Hill Pattaya, said: “Our development is out close to the Silverlake Winery
For more information on the upcoming show please contact the show’s sales director Pimonwan “Paw” Kamjan at pimonwan@ exactthailand. com or ring +66 (0)82 478 4666.
so Central Festival is a great location where we can find a lot of leads. We will definitely return.” Show organiser Mike Bridge said: “Due to the success of our first appearance in Central Festival Pattaya Beach, the 4th Pattaya Property Show is now scheduled to return there on December 9-13. “To enable more developers to participate, we will also be taking additional exhibition space on level one at the centre. In total we will have a little more than 520sqm of space which will mean we can accommodate an extra six stands to add to the existing 21.” The company is also considering organising some road shows around Bangkok to stimulate sales during the summer period.
news • property
Riviera host seminar on investment Two top speakers share experiences and insights with an invited audience of agents
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In the middle of last month Riviera Group invited two well known real estate investing coaches from Maximum trainers to share their experiences and the secrets of their accomplishments to real estate agents at the D Varee hotel in Jomtien. Riviera’s aim was two-fold ... to impart investment knowledge to the agents and also to instill confidence in the local real estate market. A spokesperson for the group said: “We believe that having a good
knowledge and excellent mind-set will help us to stimulate the real estate economy in Pattaya. The Riviera Group also wants to create unity between real estate agents.” The opening speaker, Khun Phatsakorn Waiyawanna (Song), is the only action coach in Thailand. Khun Phatsakorn owns the herbal tea brand, Enchanted, and he received an Excellent Businessman Award from business organisation BNI (Business Networking International).
Above: Seminar attendees and members of the Riviera Group team pose with coaches Khun Ping and Khun Song. Below: the coaches at the group’s showroom. Ping is on the left.
Second speaker, Khun Kwanchai Yingchareonthawornchai (Ping), is a young investor who owns 13 properties he acquired within three months without using his own finances. At the end of the seminar Khun Kasina Thummasuwan gave delegates more information about the Riviera Group and conducted a Q&A session. This was followed by an inspection visit to the Riviera showroom on Jomtien Second Road where cocktails and canapes were served.
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cover story • dave buckley
TulipGroupremainupbeat They have never wavered over Waterfront and continue to go about their business unfazed
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t is clear that Pattaya’s real estate industry is in a lull right now, some may content it is worse than that and the knock-on effect can be widespread with all types of businesses suffering. Pattaya has bounced back from tough times over the past decade, but this time it does seem we are witnessing something different. This said, it is obviously in the best interests of this magazine to stay positive and this is why we are focusing on Tulip Group this issue. Led by CEO Kobi Elbaz and vicepresident Jason Payne, Tulip have always focused on delivering quality since the very beginning with the launch of their first project Centara Avenue Residence & Suites (CARS). While their budgets and marketing resources seem considerable they have always tried to avoid “spin” and stayed true to their word, tell it how it is and do business how they want to do business. This attitude has not always been to everyone’s liking. I recall a press release from the company
around two years ago in which they stated that the market was in decline and at breaking point and that they would not be building any new condominiums in the foreseeable future, instead concentrating on the hotels and hospitality side of the business, much to the scorn of other developers and real estate agents. Looking at the current market situation not many could argue they were wrong in their assessment. Unwanted publicity Over the past eight months Tulip have had much unwanted publicity for their Waterfront project, with various watchdog groups doing all they could to halt construction and in some cases bid to have the building demolished. Through all that, the developer (from outside at least) has continued to do business their way and not be distracted by what has been going on around them. Waterfront has, in fact, been closed for almost eight months. However at the time of writing we are
Recently I drove past the CARS project and was pleasantly surprised to see that it is almost finished and, although I have no trained eye in construction, it looks fantastic and very high quality. Facing it across the road the Golden Tulip site is buzzing away with hundreds of workers, and appears to be making fast progress. Only Kosher hotel Last December they opened South East Asia’s only Kosher hotel and restaurant in the same area as the aforementioned projects under the name of Centra Avenue Hotel, and, continuing with the hotel theme, they also opened down at Soi 5 Phratamnak an extension to their Centara Grand project, with a beautiful beach club “Breeze” and a second building for the hotel comprising of club suites and club lounge which we are told will open in three months’ time. Centara Grand Residence in Jomtien, although delayed, is also seeing good progress, and beginning to grow skywards. Meanwhile Tulip’s aluminum,
glass and façade company based in Rayong – A&G Technology (AGT) – continues to expand worldwide having recently secured a number of high profile contracts including a US$15m job in Kazakhstan. Not bad considering that when the Waterfront news exploded, many people (including yours truly) understandably were wondering if this would have a huge impact on all of Tulip’s projects. However, despite problems that might have set back lesser companies Tulip have simply got on with things their way. They have kept their own counsel and said very little – especially about Waterfront – apart from a few official statements confirming the legality of the project and that they had full confidence they would be able to resume construction. If our information is correct, this will shortly be case. So there you have it “business as usual” at Tulip Group and, for the sake of confidence in the property market, long may it continue. |
Above: The Breeze beach club extension to the Centara Grand hotel in Soi 5 Pratumnak. Facing page – top: An up-todate construction picture from the CARS project. Middle: The lobby of the Centra Avenue, the Kosher hotel not far from two of Tulip’s on-going projects – CARS and Golden Tulip. Bottom: The A&G Technology factory in Rayong which is winning high profile contracts.
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told that most issues are now resolved and that they intend to deliver the project on schedule as per the sales purchase agreement contract they have with buyers. This is, indeed, great news for the buyers but also for the industry in general. If Waterfront were to remain closed or (worse case) even be knocked down quite what effect this would have on the real estate industry and customer confidence, cannot be fully gauged. But to put it mildly it would not help. During the past eight months of turmoil over Waterfront, Tulip have continued to build their other projects and go about their business as normal. Marketing visibility is still very high, just look at the motorway billboards as you enter Pattaya, many are empty, but Tulip continue to occupy a prime position. We rarely see either Kobi or Jason (or other Tulip Group staff for that matter) out at local social events and parties, even at their own hotel. Why? Because it seems they are busy concentrating on delivering.
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marina life • dave buckley
Safety and quality are guiding
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or a man who used to spend a lot of time with his head in the clouds (flying airplanes, that is) Sonny Souvannavong has adapted wonderfully well to marina life. Comparatively recently he became a boat builder and his first vessel, the Silver Princess, has been involved in charter work since October of last year. He is very proud of his first boat and when he showed me around it was not difficult to see why. “Safety – and quality – are the priorities that guide everything we do,” he said. “Regulations dictate that we are allowed to carry a maximum of 50 guests and that suits us just fine as it allows us to ensure that each and every one has a great experience on board with us.” Additional areas That 50 limit is dictated by the number of people who can sit under cover in the main cabin of the boat should the weather turn. But there are several additional areas that allow everyone to spread out in comfort when conditions are normal.
That comfort attracted a lot of care, attention and no little expense when fitting out the boat. “For example we spent a lot on the cushions that our guests sit on,” said Sonny. “Some operators scrimp when it comes to these items and buy materials that crack up or tear and look scruffy pretty quickly. “The roof is a single solid piece of fibre composite which offers greater protection than the canvas many others use.” He added: “We see our offering as appealing to the mid- to high-end of the market; others aim mid- to low.” The Silver Princess goes out just three or four days a week allowing time for the boat to be cleaned up and made ready between each charter. “We only accept full charters,” said Sonny, explaining that there are times when some competitors are obliged to head out with very few customers on-board, for example a group of just four or five people. “When you take into account the fuel needed to power the boat that’s simply not economical,” said Sonny. “We build boats to make money
We build boats to make money – that’s our motto – so we only accept complete charters. Sonny Souvannavong
– that’s our motto – so we only accept complete charters. We charge a minimum of Bt80,000 for the day with food and drink on top of that which usually takes us past the Bt100,000 mark.” Top catering For the F&B, only top order catering from suppliers such as The Sheraton is considered good enough. “Our charters are attracting a lot of interest from four and five star hotels in Pattaya and Bangkok who want to offer only the best to their guests,” said Sonny. Also the boat is proving popular for advertising shoots. In addition the Silver Princess is in demand for trips along Bangkok’s Chao Phraya river to such an extent that Sonny’s boat-building company is developing a longer 71-foot version for that market. The current one is 53-foot and will remain in Pattaya when the bigger boat comes into service. “At the moment we use the same craft for both Pattaya and Bangkok,” said Sonny.
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Hills creator Regular readers will know that several years back Sonny created The Hills housing estate not far from the Phoenix golf course where his friends leading Thai tennis players Paradorn Srichaphan and Danai Udomchoke reside. Indeed, Sonny’s links with Khun Paradorn are especially strong given that Thailand’s former No 9 world ranked tennis star is also involved in the Silver Princess boat building and charter business. A case of a singles player joining a winning team? |
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“We have been asked to operate charters from Phuket but we feel that is a little too far away.” That said, and given that there is a boat-building arm to the business, Sonny’s company is always willing to build for other people to operate. “We are happy to franchise our boats,” said Sonny. “We call them franchises because we want the operators to feel part of our ‘family’. We will help them to set up and draw on our experiences and also we offer on-going maintenance for the craft.”
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market overview • gemma guisley
Challenging times lie ahead It’s important to be optimistic and to think outside the box
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The economic downfall in Thailand and across Asia has taken its toll on the real estate sector, and economic recovery has been much slower than was originally forecast. Recently released statistics have shown that condominium sales in January-February saw a sharp dip, and even production of units was in decline when compared to the sales and production figures for 2014. While this isn’t good news for property developers (particularly those operating small- or mediumsized enterprises) it does pose new and interesting challenges in which some developers are able to thrive. Are strict banking regulations to blame? Stricter banking norms and lending rules are leading to a liquidity crunch for some developers, driving several to either suspend their projects or be stuck with huge amounts of unsold inventory they cannot release the equity from in order to invest in new projects and inject life into what many are calling the stagnant Thai real estate market. Property developers within Thailand are losing confidence in the market. New statistics show that the confidence index of property developers in the first quarter has declined to 52.2 in the first quarter of this year: the figure was sitting at 55.4 in the fourth quarter of 2014. Some commentators suggest that the strict banking regulations still in place are a large reason for this
dissatisfaction and lack of confidence, and yet there are few signs of these regulations being lifted or eased. These strict banking regulations are also affecting ordinary Thai people who are looking to buy property, as those same banking regulations affecting lending for property developers are also affecting mortgage lending for ordinary working people. This is particularly true for people in statistically higher risk groups, such as those with disabilities or on low incomes. While Central Asia’s banks are cutting their rates again to ease collapsing headline inflation, this has had no real impact on the property market or on the abilities for developers or mortgage seekers to find the credit and liquidity they need. Looking to the future positively It’s important to note that all of the news surrounding real estate investment in Thailand is not doom and gloom though. Many investors are still both developing and buying property in the region and huge international developers are entering the arena, too. The Asia-Pacific region remains a major focus for large international investors with many key investment groups looking to the region to both diversify their portfolios and make long-term, stable investments. This kind of faith in the Thai real estate market shows that while growth in 2014 and so far through 2015 may be small, those investments
While there is no denying that the forecast for the real estate sector in Thailand over the next six months is very challenging, by riding this difficult wave, we will soon see the tides turn and the markets rise quickly again.
that are being made are coming from key groups with the potential to make significant extra financial investments in the region in the not too distant future. Opportunistic international investors may well find that, while investing in Thailand now poses some small risk, the potential return on that investment is massive. The prognosis for property development in the country varies, dependent on whether you are an official, listed property developer or an unlisted one. Listed property developers in Thailand are much more optimistic about the direction the country’s economic future is heading in than the unlisted ones. Listed property developers account for more than half of Thailand’s total market. According to a survey undertaken by a national polling organisation, they believe that the situation would improve across the region in the next six months, thanks to the additional government investment promised for key infrastructural projects across the country. 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. While there is no denying that the forecast for the real estate sector in Thailand over the next six months is very challenging, by riding this difficult wave, we will soon see the tides turn and the markets rise quickly again.
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the getaway • 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 again. This is one of the last pieces he wrote for this magazine while still 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
Koh Phangan Like going back in time
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id you ever wish you had a magic time machine? I mean, going to stay in a hotel in a strange place may be what some people call a holiday, but I’m talking about a “getaway”. Yes, a magic time machine is what you need to actually achieve a “getaway” ... or, you could just go to Koh Phangan! Last year I was introduced to Koh Samui’s little sister Koh Phangan after becoming smitten with the work of a certain bamboo tattoo artist I met at the Pattaya Tattoo Festival. A few months later I found myself trekking down to the notorious home of “The Full Moon Party” to get some new ink. Koh Phangan suffers from a
seedy reputation because of the monthly cycle of hedonistic raves all celebrating the status of the moon. There is the well-publicised “full moon party” as well as the “halfmoon” and even a “black moon” version. All feature 20-30-somethings, painting their bodies, slurping buckets of hallucinogenic tonics and jumping up and down to the horrific phenomenon of “trance” music. When someone asked me if I was going to the full moon party, I replied as honestly as I could. “Sorry,” I said … “I don’t do the drugs that go with that music.” Fortunately, the parties take place almost entirely on one small stretch of beach on the Southwest side of the island known as Haad
Other than a few friendly beach dogs, I had the sun, the sand and the waves all to myself.
Rin. The rest of the island is like Koh Samui 25 years ago. Koh Phangan should be known for three other things: Beaches During three trips to KPN, I stayed in Thong Sala, the main town and site of the larger of two piers. It is a deceptively quiet little village that comes alive at night with a pulsing night market chock-full of excellent food from hand-rolled sushi to homemade jelly donuts. Most of my days were spent roaming between the swimming pool at the B-52 Resort and the golden sand beach. The beach in Thong Sala is perfectly situated to view both the sunrise and sunset; a feature
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the getaway • bart walters
an unrepentant beach snob really appreciates. I was able to sit by myself, in my own chair, under my own umbrella and unmolested by any type of beach vendor whatsoever. Other than a few friendly beach dogs, I had the sun, the sand and the waves all to myself. The B-52 Resort is a small cluster of bungalows in the middle of the beach. The architecture should be called “island funk” with this rustic thatched roofs and concrete floors. The rooms were spacious, cool and easy to live in. The staff was almost all Burmese and extremely friendly. On my second trip I stayed for a week further up the Northwest coast in Had Salad at Yoga Resort. As the name indicates, the small hotel services a yoga retreat nested in the jungles about 500 metres from Had Salad and Had Yao. In between the fasting programme and trying to master my “downward facing dog position”, I roamed both sides of the beach. Both beaches are wide swathes of sugar sand stretching out in front of coke bottle green water
and brightly painted fishing boats. Natural-themed resorts on these deserted beaches ranged from the high-end Green Mango Resort to the comfy beach-hippie Cookies Resort. One day I got adventurous and made my way even further north and wound up at Chaloklum; the end of the world. This place puts the sleep in the phrase “sleepy little fishing village”. Think Koh Samui 35 years ago.
Sitting under
Food The big surprise on KPN is the treasure trove of culinary delights. Every morning I ate breakfast at Nira’s Home Bakery near the pier in Thong Sala. Nira’s is a health conscious café/bakery with a wide variety of healthy options. My favourite is the whole-wheat pancakes with bananas and honey. Ando’s Mexican joint is like a really good Mexican restaurant ripped out of the US and shipped to Thailand. Chicago native Ando really knows how to mix music, Mexi-Cali food and margaritas. The fish tacos are to die for. Without a doubt, one of my
waves roll
that blue umbrella, sipping on a cold beer and watching the
in ... that’s what I call a “getaway” because I certainly felt like I was getting away from something.
favourite all-time restaurants ever is Santorini featuring food from Chef God. With a decade and a half of experience working for the Dusit Group and Cordon Bleu Culinary School training, Chef God’s food lives up to his nickname. People I thought I’d met a kooky batch of cookies in Pattaya, but KPN wins in that category hands down. It started with my Dutch/Maori tattooist, continued with an English woman 25 years in Thailand making silver jewelry and ended with an internationally known Thai DJ who lives on KPN and drives the sweetest Harley I’ve ever seen. Everyone was friendly. Everyone has their guard down. I never felt treated like a “tourist”. Sitting under that blue and white umbrella, sipping on a cold beer and watching the waves roll in … that’s what I call a “getaway” because I certainly felt like I was getting away with something! Koh Phangan … hire a time machine and check it out. Bart Walters
events • promotions
Another great venue for M&S
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he Movers & Shakers business networking group have a well-deserved reputation for choosing great venues for their events in Bangkok and Pattaya and the next one is no exception. It’s at the up-scale Mantra Restaurant & Bar (right) which is part of the Amari complex at the start of Beach Road. Friday 5 June is the date and the action starts at 6pm running through to 8.30 when the sounds will switch from mood music to that of a trendy nightclub. Entrance is Bt500 for all and included in that is a free flow of wine, beer or soft drinks while stocks last plus special Mantra finger food. Beer and wine at the after party will be Bt100 until the conclusion of the evening. Main sponsors of the event are the Riviera Group of condo developers who are supported by BMW Nelson’s Autohaus Chonburi, Cornerstone (project and construction management) and Defence International Security Services. More information on the M&S Facebook page.
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Super 8s cricket The following weekend Pattaya Cricket Club will be staging a Super 8s Tournament at Thai Polo Equestrian Club from 13-14 June. This will be a fast and furious tournament involving six teams from Thailand including PCC. The latest production of the Pattaya Players is scheduled for July
24 and 25 when they will be staging a Comedy Showcase! The line-up will feature scenes from the very best of British and American theatre, arranged under the skilful direction of Duane Hauch, Alan Blackwood, Sheldon Penner, Ray Lightbown and Doug Campbell. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet dinner (including a free welcome drink) at the White Horse Pub, then head upstairs to watch the show in their large performance space in the Eastern Grand Palace, Soi Khao Talo (just off Sukhumvit near the Tesco Lotus/Outlet Mall). This venue offers plenty of free parking, but transportation will also be available from Jomtien at Bt50 per person round-trip. (If you would like to use this transport service, let them know when you buy your ticket.) Buffet dinner starts at 6.30pm and the show starts at 8pm. Tickets are priced at Bt750. You can reserve your tickets in advance but they will also available at the door. Members of Pattaya Players will receive a 10 per cent discount.
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.
For bookings, reservations or more information, please contact pattayaplayerstake2@gmail.com or pattayaplayerspr@gmail.com Phone: 061 993 2569. Latin Groove If the M&S after party on the 5th gets you in the dance mood then perhaps you should follow up with an event the next night at Kandy on Thappraya Road where you can join the Latino Groove Instructors and dance the night away to some cool Latin tunes. Entrance is Bt300 including a “welcome” alcoholic or non-alcoholic cocktail, especially selected by the bartender for that night. A fusion-inspired tapas menu and creative cocktails are available. Kandy is accessed by lift on the second floor above Indian by Nature restaurant. Tickets are available from Steps & Rhythm Dance Academy and you are recommended to buy in advance as there is a limited number of seats. For more information, call Stephanie Moorhouse on 0926579033 or e-mail info@steps-and-rhythm.com.
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motoring • dr iain corness
Make ready for V2V (vehicle-to-vehicle)...
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ehicular accidents represent an enormous drain on the GDP (gross domestic product) of any country, let alone the unnecessary loss of life. It is always difficult to place a figure on this, but the association of Australian and New Zealand road safety and traffic authorities, Austroads, estimates that a one per cent reduction in road crashes would save Aus$180m per annum, while a one per cent reduction in road congestion would save Aus$94m. One shudders to imagine what the figures for Thailand would be, with the horrendous road toll and endless traffic congestion. What would Austroads make of Songkran, for example! Passive safety Much has been done over the past 30 years in the field of “passive safety” starting with seat belts, airbags, lights that look round corners, ABS brakes, ESC (electronic stability control) and motor cars with increased strength in the cabin.
However, these passive innovations are still limited, despite the crash safety ratings through ANCAP and other testing agencies, where they test cars to destruction. Europe, in particular, is now pressing on with an “active” safety direction, called V2V (vehicle-tovehicle), where in simple terms vehicles will be able to “talk” to others and take avoidance measures, without relying on the notoriously unreliable human intervention factor. As vehicles become safer, the role of human error in crashes is becoming more evident – particularly things like side impacts, which mostly occur below the speed limit and are almost always the result of driver error. One study by Melbourne’s Monash University Accident Research Centre found that, of 25 participants driving a 21km urban route including 29 intersections, the drivers made an average of 12 errors per drive. Half of the errors were at intersections and 17 per cent were drivers failing to stop at a red light. And what would the Asian figures
In simple terms vehicles will be able to “talk” to others and take avoidance measures, without relying on the notoriously unreliable human intervention factor.
be for running red lights? A daily pastime in Pattaya. Again, red light running figures are horrendous. Another study by the University of Adelaide’s Centre for Automotive Safety Research concluded that 87 per cent of crashes in South Australian urban areas were caused by people making simple road-user mistakes. ITS can help The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in America, has estimated that co-operative intelligent transport systems (ITS) could help in 81 per cent of policereported light vehicle crashes involving unimpaired drivers. The Monash University team in Australia has indicated that intelligent vehicle safety technologies like V2V could reduce serious road injuries by up to 35 per cent. These are figures that are too compelling to ignore. The auto manufacturers can certainly provide much in the way of both active, as well as passive, safety features – but at an additional cost. Is society prepared for this? |
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mystery columnist • our man at large
A former British Prime Minister (Benjamin Disraeli 1804-1881) said: “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.” This saying was later popularised in the States by Mark Twain. Maybe Disraeli was looking ahead to the recently staged General Election in the UK where the statistics – exit polls apart – took a real bashing.
Statistics and the pollsters
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he 2015 General Election in the United Kingdom saw the Conservatives return for a second term in office with an overall majority as opposed to ruling in coalition with the Liberal Democrats as had been the case for the previous five years. For many the margin of their victory came as a surprise given that the opinion polls were predicting the result would be far closer. But how did these polls get it so wrong? YouGov, now one of the main opinion polls in the UK, were quick to explain why the information they had published was so far off the mark. CEO Peter Kellner put it simply: “What seems to have gone wrong is that people have said one thing and then did something else in the ballot box.” This may appear obvious but this is the sort of thing that happens
all the time and we are more than aware that people are free to change their minds or tell untruths or be genuinely undecided right up until their enter the polling booth and fill out the ballot paper. But to show the Labour party and the Conservatives running almost neck and neck virtually throughout the election campaign suggests that something more significant may have happened. The right people? Polls by their very nature are based on people’s opinion and for them to be anything like accurate they need to represent the population as a whole. So I wonder whether the opinion polls were asking the right people and were they representative? The fact they were as much as 10 per cent out suggests they weren’t. Were the people they spoke to
What seems to have gone wrong is that people have said one thing and then did something else in the ballot box.
prone to telling untruths or were they polling those in Labour strongholds? Probably we will never know the answers but one thing that is certain is that these companies gain their reputation and their revenue by providing accurate information so their being way off the mark certainly could not have been deliberate on their part. They have much to gain by getting it right and much to lose by screwing up. Labour have been quick to suggest that the opinion polls influenced the overall result. But surely this can’t be the case – if you were planning to vote Labour would you change your mind just because the opinion polls predicted that the result would be far closer than it actually was? In my opinion this is highly unlikely as I think that only a small percentage of people would
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decline to or alter their vote based on the results of an opinion poll. With things being so close, staunch Labour voters would be more likely to turn out in a bid to swing the result in their favour rather than stay at home. It is my opinion and has been for while, certainly prior to the General Election that opinion polls have little or no bearing on the final result. These polls are usually, although perhaps not in this case, a good guide to public opinion but I think that their overall influence is negligible. I can’t see why anyone would change the way they vote based on the published results of an opinion poll and I think for Labour or any other party to claim polls influenced the result is, at best, clutching at straws. The results of the election also threw up further questions with calls for the “first past the post” voting system needing a review. Not for the first time.
I can’t see
Proportional representation Many claim the system is archaic and have called for a move towards proportional representation (PR), the feeling being that some parties didn’t get the seats they deserve based on the overall votes and that some parties get more representatives than perhaps they fully deserve.
the result
why anyone would change the way they vote based on the published results of an opinion poll and I think that for Labour or any other party to claim polls influenced
is, at best, clutching at straws.
UKIP (the UK Independence Party) received nearly four million votes but ended up with just one Members of Parliament (MP). Under PR it is estimated they would have had more than 80. But there I go with statistics again! As with so many things ... it is easy to criticise what is in place but not so easy to suggest plausible alternatives. Based on the UK demographics and how the seats are decided it may not be so easy. In the final analysis, MPs in the UK represent their constituencies and this is key to how everything works, how could this realistically be altered but maintain they concept of constituencies? When the results were announced we saw some key MPs lose their seats such as former Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls and some other big changes in UK politics. Nick Clegg, the former Deputy Prime Minister, narrowly kept his seat but resigned as leader of the Liberal Democrats. Labour’s Ed Miliband also quit the leadership of his party as did UKIP’s Nigel Farage though, farcically, his resignation was not accepted. The problem both the new leaders of the LibDems and Labour will encounter is the fact that their losses were devastating and left both parties so far adrift of the Conservatives that
they will struggle to recover, certainly in the short term. As stated earlier, in terms of votes cast, UKIP performed well with their far right policies and we must wait to see what will happen to them in the longer term. But gaining just one parliamentary seat and Farage missing out must have been a kick in the teeth. So Britain will continue on much the same course as it has done for the past five years with David Cameron as Prime Minister. Differing views Coalition governments rarely work in the long term because differing views result in many policies never getting implemented. Often the minor party is viewed as trying to block policies rather than offering anything constructive. For us Brits out there let’s hope the UK has as a good future regardless of our political allegiances. As always space is running short and this month I have covered a different subject to the norm. Most of us now class Thailand as ‘home’ but certainly still have a close affinity with the countries of our birth. I hope Britain prospers whoever is in power but my intention is to remain here and keep enjoying everything that the Land of Smiles has to offer!
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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.
advertorial • green field villas
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
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l All rooms with air conditioning l Modern fully furnished, well decorated l Car port can fit 2 cars l Gundfos automatic water pump with water filter in line l Electric wall fence l CCTV system l Salt system swimming pool with jacuzzi l Village facilities of 24 hours security, communal pool, large park for children
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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
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
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
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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
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-
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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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
Need to be fed and watered? You’ll find a warm welcome at any of the following ...
Restaurants
quality Indian fine selection of 1/13-14, Pattaya to the beach. Tel:
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
Ali Baba: Good restaurant with a authentic dishes. Central Road close 038 361 620
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
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
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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
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
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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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.
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.
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
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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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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.
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.
THE COOL BAR ON SOI KHAOTALO OPEN DAILY FROM 1pm • For more information call +66 (0)87 747 8555, + 66 (0)89 250 5691 or email info@boozeloungepattaya.com
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M&S back to Bangkok opener
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t was a case of “many happy returns” when Movers & Shakers went back to the scene of its very first event in the capital at the Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel’s R-Bar on the 21st of last month. Around 150 people attended the event which organiser Cees Cuijpers, the MD of Town & Country Property, described as a great success. “It was excellent to return to the Renaissance,” he said. “We had a good turn-out and the ground floor bar is very well suited to staging a great networking event.” The event was exclusively sponsored by the Riviera Group of condo developers to introduce their The Riviera Wongamat Beach and The Riviera Jomtien developments. The next Pattaya M&S is planned for June 5 at Mantra. See Page 30 for more details.
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.
Do you have an Achilles heel? The role of Achilles in the blockbuster film, Troy, was played by Brad Pitt.
Below: The Achilles tendon is picked out in red.
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o you have an Achilles heel? Well, you should have two Achilles tendons if nothing else, provided you have that same number of feet. But can we heal an Achilles heel? Yes, but sometimes it is difficult. The story of Achilles and his heel dates back to Greek mythology where his mother, the nymph Thetis, attempts to give her son immortality. This she did by dipping the infant in the River Styx, while holding him by the left heel. All of the child was then in contact with the waters imparting immortality, other than his left heel where he was held by his mother’s fingers. Achilles grew to be a mighty warrior, but was killed when a poisoned arrow struck him in his left heel. The tendon that joins the calf muscles in the back of your leg to the heel bone is called the Achilles
Sewing the tendon together is also not an easy task for the surgeon because of the poor blood supply to the tendon.
tendon after the warrior, and is one of the longest and strongest tendons in the body – but there is a drawback. The blood supply to the thick tendon is poor, so it is not a fast healer when damaged. And damaged it does get. Shot in the ankle How do you know you have injured the Achilles tendon? Easily. Pain! Patients with a tear of the tendon often describe it as if they had been shot in the back of the ankle. How do you get it? Running, gymnastics, dancing, football, baseball, softball, basketball, tennis, volleyball or any other sudden physical movement of the ankle such as running out of the way of a baht bus! The diagnosis may require MRI to see if it is a partial tear or a complete tear and that leads to the type of repair necessary. So we can join the
tendon together again, but it can take up to a year or more for full healing! Sewing the tendon together is also not an easy task for the surgeon because of the poor blood supply to the tendon. Some surgeons can do this under the skin, while the traditional method is to open the area and sew the tendon together with direct vision. The sub-cutaneous method is quicker with no large incision, but the success rate is not as high as the old method. By the way, the use of the term “Achilles heel” as an expression meaning “area of weakness, or vulnerable spot” dates only to 1810, with implied use in Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s “Ireland, that vulnerable heel of the British Achilles!” (Oxford English Dictionary). |
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restaurant review ... Chez Yvette, Holland Tulip Resort, East Pattaya
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n a decent French restaurant – and Chez Yvette very much fits that description – how much would you expect to pay for the combination of a large portion of warm French bread, tuna salad followed by Chicken Supreme then tiramisu for dessert? Okay if you have looked at the photo of the Special Menu board below you are probably ahead of me. Yes, the total bill was Bt250. In many establishments you might easily pay that or more for the entrée alone! Lunch set menus at Chez Yvette are great value and, unlike another restaurant I visited recently (that shall remain nameless) there is no suggestion they reduce the portions in line with the hardto-believe low price. If I have any criticism – and really it’s not what I call criticism – they are perhaps ‘guilty’ of serving portions that are too large. I’m sitting down writing this immediately after savouring the lovely lunch and, frankly, I would be just as happy to take a nap. I am rather pleasantly full! However, to dwell on the size of the portions and the prices in some senses does Chez Yvette a bit of a dis-service because the quality of the food, which is what it’s about, after all, is excellent. I have eaten from the à la carte menu on a couple of occasions and everything I had was very good – and very reasonable. There I go banging on about the price again. But it’s a pleasure to order great food such as Côte de Boeuf or Cuisses de Lapin a la Moutarde (that’s Rabbit in Mustard Sauce if your French
is as rusty as mine) without feeling a need to keep glancing at the price column. For my lunch I sat on the terrace outside the restaurant facing the resort pool (see above, right). Ceiling fans whirred lazily overhead as I made my choices. That said, if you prefer, you can eat inside where it is cooler. I did not choose French bread but the restaurant serves it as a matter of course (no pun intended) along with a bowl of non-spicy salsa marinated in balsamic vinegar. Hindsight being that wonderful thing maybe I would have left some of the bread had I been aware of the portions to come. But perhaps not ... as I find it hard to resist very crusty, warm bread. The tuna salad was excellent with plenty of creamy mayo in the mix. Then it was onto the Chicken Supreme and supreme is was. Some of the generous portion of mashed potatoes had to be left on the plate (blame the bread!) because I knew I wanted to leave room for the dessert of the day which turned out to be a very acceptable home-made tiramisu. I don’t know why I chose to highlight it was home-made because I’m pretty confident that description applies to all that they serve up. The restaurant is inside the Holland Tulip Resort which is in a lovely, quiet spot close to the temple end of Soi Nern Plub Wan. Lunchtimes or evenings Chez Yvette is worth a visit. But it’s not a place you can drive past and make a mental note to go there sometime. You have to know it’s there ... and now you do! |
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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 agents • directory • 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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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
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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
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Pattaya Realty 420/185 Moo 9 Soi Buakhow 15 T: +66 (0)38 412 301-2 M: +66 (0)89 833 6175 or (0)90 465 4563 One Stop Real Estate E: info@pattayarealty.com 219/14 M9, Soi YamatoSale ß18,000,000 W: pattayarealty.com HS9736 HS6871 Sale ß24,950,000 Siam Royal View Villa) beds House 4 beds T: +66 (0)38 710 699 or House (0)384 710 725 (Jomtien ParkPrincipal: Stuart Daly M: +66 (0)819 454 845 Memberships: CIPS, REBA (Thailand), E: onestop@realesthai.com REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR W: real-estate-thailand.com Advertisements: Pages 14 and 15 Principal: Mark Welch Memberships: CRS, REBA (Thailand), Powerhouse Properties Co Ltd ß35,000/month CR10009 Rent Rent REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR,ß60,000/month CIPS View Talay Residence 4 CR5893 Central Pattaya Condo 1 bed Condo 3 beds 3 baths Central Pattaya 489/2 Jomtien Soi 5, Pattaya, 20150 Pattaya Bay Real Estate T: +66 (0)38 059 635 338/24 Moo 12 Pratumnak Road M: +66 (0)81 945 8002, +66(0)90 398 T: + 66 (0)38 250 944 6643 M: + 66 (0)811 580 065 (English) E: info@powerhousepropertiesltd.com + 66 (0)861 566 346 (Thai) W: powerhousepropertiesltd.com HS9957 Sale ß6,500,000 Sale ß22,000,000 CS8856 E: info@pattayabayrealestate.com Principal: J. Bernard House 3 beds (private pool) East Pattaya Naklua Condo 2 beds (sea view) W: pattayabayrealestate.com Memberships: REBA-ES, REBA Principal: Mal Patterson (Thailand), RETS (Thailand), CIPS, NAR, CRS, RESMA Pattaya Jomtien Property 75/49 Soi 5 Immigration, Beach Road, Premier Homes Real Estate Co Ltd Jomtien (75m from Immigration Office) 240/21 Jomtien Beach Road CR10007 Rent ß50,000/month Rent ß50,000/month CR10010 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 M: +66 (0)85 129 5657 (Thai); M: +66 (0)81 634 2915 E: premier@loxinfo.co.th or +66 (0)85 056 9880 (English) W: premierinternational.com E: sales@pattaya-jomtien-property.com Principals: Clayton and Supap Wade W: pattaya-jomtien-property.com Memberships: CIPS, RETS (Thailand), NAR Principals: Kevin and Chanram Hurst
M: +66 (0)81 861 1907 (Heiner) or (0)81 821 7045 (Porn) Russian: +66 (0)89 245 2890 (Vera) E: info@siamproperties.net or rus@siamproperties.net W: siamproperties.net HS8611 Sale ß9,000,000 House 4 beds (private pool) Mabprachan Principals: Heiner and Porn Moessing Memberships: CRS, REBA (Thailand), REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR, CIPS Talay Real Estate Co Ltd 240/18 M5, Naklua not far from 30,000/month Rent ßDolphin CR7760 on Second Road Roundabout Pratumnak Condo 2 beds T: +66 (0)38 362 352 F: +66 (0)38 362 351 M: +66 (0)87 608 1116 or (0)8 0091 5353 E: info@talayrealestate.com W: talayrealestate.com Principals: Namthip Khanjanavisittaphol Sale ß78,000,000 HS9060 (Sandy) T Okuno Pratumnak House 5 beds (privateand pool)Ted Thailand-Property-Gate (We Can Do It Co Ltd) 50/2 Moo 6, Huay Yai M: +66 (0)81 835 9923 W: thailand-property-gate.com 120,000/month CR7116 Rent ß House 4 beds (private pool) Mabprachun Principal: Stefan Matter Thailiving 306/90-91 M12 Thappraya Road T: +66 (0)38 364 514 M: +66 (0)81 862 7405 E: info@thailiving.net W: thailiving.net Principal: Supaporn Persson (Sara)
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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Rightmove Pattaya Pattaya Paradise City Property GPS:Location 12.928045,100.883015 369/1 M9, Units 8&9 PS Bowl, 2nd Road 99/684-685, Moo 5, Chok Chai Village 8, nd Pattaya +66 (0)38 361 2 212 Road 15, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 Soi WatboonsampanOur of�ice address 420/185T:Moo.9 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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Rainer Heinzmann Sale ß6,500,000 3 beds (private pool) +66 (0)81 838 House 1390 info@globalpropertythailand.com www.globalpropertythailand.com
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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 Project: The Ville Jomtien 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
Coco’s Bistro Soi Chaiyapruk, Jomtien T: 038 074 675 E: info@cocospattaya.com W: cocospattaya.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
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
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
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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
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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