Samui Phangan Real Estate April-May 2018

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EDITORIAL

EDITOR'S LETTER Welcome to our April May edition of Samui Phangan Real Estate Magazine. Here you will find everything that your heart desires related to Real Estate on our beautiful tropical islands. We feature in this edition The Greenheights 138, a very affordable luxury condominium on the Bophut Hills from Remax Island Real Estate Koh Samui, they are expecting completion in December 2018 and are already on target with 65% complete. Here there are 26 units available for foreign ownership. In our Hot Property section, we take a closer look and especially of the stunning view of Villa Akira by Luxury Villa Samui on the hills of Laem Yai. If great views are your soft spot don’t miss the Property Design article about The Pool on the Hill, a stunning property by IVL Property in Plai Laem. On the legal side in this issue we get advice from Attorney Tanun Rungwiwattanakool from Limcharoen Samui about the new rental laws that have just been brought into effect. For those more interested in buying than renting Stuart Folkes from the MBK Center in Bangkok gives us some information about financing a penthouse. Plus, there’s lots more, tips for your tropical herb garden and and and and and, they don’t call us the Bible of Real Estate for nothing. If you have any great tips for us or a certain question you are having trouble answering just drop us a line.

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inside & out 22

Tips & Tricks 15 Super Cool Tips & Tricks for Coffee Grounds

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Architect's Talk 12V or 220V LED's

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Island Home Colour Mindfulness

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Outdoor Living Growing Herbs & Spices

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realty in focus 36

Legal Buzz Thailand's New Property Rental Laws

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Developer In-View The Greenheights 138 - Remax Island Real Estate

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Property Report Penthouse Finance in Thailand

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Property Design Pool on the Hill - IVL Property

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Villa Akira - Luxury Villa Samui 60 Feature

Cut Productions

island life 66 Lifestyle

Tropicana Restaurant Samui 70

Green Living/พื้นที่สีเขียว

ปฏิเสธถุงพลาสติก

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Green Scene Think Green

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Island Scoop News From The Island

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78 Home Help

Simple Ways to Unclog Drains

life on the isles

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Koh Samui Map

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Koh Samui Living

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Koh Phangan Map

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Koh Phangan Living

the legal arena 90

Land Title Deeds

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Tips for Starting the Biz English

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Tips for Starting the Biz Chinese

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Tips for Starting the Biz German

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Tips for Starting the Biz Russian

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Tips for Starting the Biz French

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104 Villa Rentals

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Island Contacts

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FOREIGNER FREEHOLD Type: Condo (S1322)

Bed/Bath: 2/2.3

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Views: Sea

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Size: 1,450 sqm Location: Lamai

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180° SEA VIEWS Type: Land (S1305) Views: Sea

Size: 1,505 sqm Location: Bophut

Price: 7,900,000 THB

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Bed/Bath: 3/3.5 Location: Maenam

Price: 8,500,000 THB

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GARDEN VILLA Type: Villa (S879) Views: Garden/Pool Price: 8,955,000 THB

Bed/Bath: 2/2 Location: Bophut

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Price: 13,500,000 THB

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CONTEMPORARY VILLA Type: Villa (S1350) Views: Sea

Bed/Bath: 3/3 Location: Chaweng Noi

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Bed/Bath: 5/5.5 Location: Bophut

Price: 24,000,000 THB

Price: 17,900,000 THB S A L E

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BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED Type: Villa (S1339) Views: Sea

Bed/Bath: 4/4.5 Location: Chaweng Noi

Price: 39,000,000 THB

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Bed/Bath: 4/4.5 Location: Ban Makham

Price: 39,950,000 THB

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BREATHTAKING VIEWS Type: Villa (S514) Views: Sea Price: 42,000,000 THB

Bed/Bath: 5/5.5 Location: Laem Yai

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inside & out | tips & tricks

15 Super Cool Tips & Tricks for Coffee Grounds Advantages of Coffee Grounds My morning ritual is carved in stone, fall out of bed grab a towel and make my way to the kitchen, between petting the dogs I hit the on button on my coffee machine and wait the 2 mins till she has warmed up. This is one luxury I allow myself a real fresh grinding coffee machine. By this time all the dogs are happy, and I can make myself a real cup of fresh coffee and go sit outside and contemplate my day. Now every so often the machine beeps once and shows a red light meaning she needs water or the tray of used coffee grounds needs empting. I threw them in the sink for a while but that didn’t end well and for a while I threw them carelessly in the bin and sometimes unknowingly if it was really a benefit into the garden. Now after a little bit of research I’ve come up with 15 super cool uses of the coffee granule residue for you, you’ll be amazed and impressed what you could do with what was only wasted before.

Change the Colour of Flowers to Blue.

Some flowers will change colour when the soil pH changes. If you sprinkle coffee grounds onto the soil it will reduce the ph. Then an amazing thing happens, the flowers became blue.

Keep Snails at Bay Animals with soft mucus such as snails, worms and some insects do not like the acidity in the coffee residue.

Sprinkle straight onto what is thought to be its path. They will not cross it.

Grow your own Mushrooms If you can source some mushroom spores you will fun growing them in a coffee granules residue medium. They love it and only need a warm dark place.

Increased Carrot Yield While planting carrots use some coffee residue with the soil.

Strengthen your Compost If you like organic compost. Do not forget to add coffee grounds to the fermentation process. It will help the process and trees and garden grow more beautiful.

Keep the Cat away from the Flower Garden Pets especially cats do love sometimes to play or destroy flower beds.

Mix some orange peel and coffee residue and spread on the soil to keep them away.

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Flowers in the Vase can be refreshed with Coffee Grounds Add some ground coffee mixture to the water in the flower vase. Flowers will stay bright longer and the atmosphere in the house will be fresher and odourless.

Chasing the Ants away from the Pantry Ants can be a pain in the kitchen and putting the cupboard legs in a small saucer of water helps but this improves if you add coffee grounds and also keeps the mosquitos from laying their larvae there.

Pan Stain Remover Coffee mulch will erode stains that are stuck on the frying pan. The coffee must be put in a bag of old rags and then scrub the stain before rinsing it off.

Reduce the Smell of Garlic on your Hands Every time you cook with garlic or onions the smell can be hard to wash off. Rub your hands with a small amount of coffee grounds before using soap and water to really get rid of the smell.

Unclog the Sink Mix 1 cup of coffee grounds, 1 ½ cup of baking soda, ½ cup of vinegar and mix well. Pour down the clogged sink and let it work for a while till the sink will naturally clear.

Full Body Scrub With only four natural ingredients, this full body scrub will make your skin look healthier. The caffeine in coffee helps to eliminate unwanted oils, making your skin look flawless. The rough texture of the coffee grounds will slough away dead skin, leaving you with amazing, smooth skin.

Deodorant in the refrigerator Coffee grounds are a great deodorant in the fridge and will absorb bad smells as well.

Ingredients: 1/2 cup ground coffee 1/2 cup coconut palm sugar 1/4 cup coconut oil 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Fresh Air To reduce odours in the car or home just put some coffee granules in an old glove or piece of cloth and they will refresh the air.

Directions: Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl until well combined. If your coconut oil is solid, gently heat it until it melts, but wait for it to go back to room temperature before adding the other ingredients. This is to make sure that the exfoliates don’t dissolve in the oil!

Once mixed, store your scrub in an air-tight container. Use on your entire body for a great exfoliation body scrub.

Help Rid the Dog of Fleas & Ticks Dogs will often suffer from ticks and fleas especially in our climate and they can be a nightmare to get rid of. Just mix some coffee grounds in with the normal dog shampoo to get rid naturally of these awful creatures.

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inside & out | architect's talk

Don't

blow up your house!

Changing from old lights to new LEDs is what the Americans would call a 'no-brainer' – you get better light at 25% of the cost and you won't have to change another light bulb in years to come. What's not to like?

Actually, it is ALL benefits – there isn't one single parameter where LED light bulbs are inferior to energy saving light bulbs, tube lights or halogen light bulbs.

Lower power Lower energy bill Better light spectrum Longer lifespan Easy to install

: check! : check! : check! : check! : check!

Hey – what's that? Don't I just plug them into the socket as usual, and they'll work as any other light bulb? In 90% of the cases they will work just fine, but there are a couple of relatively common installations where LEDs won't work outright and may actual fry your dimmer switch and cut the circuit breaker. And although it (probably) won't blow up your house, as I hinted at in the Headline (it got your attention, though, didn't it?), it may give you a nasty shock to be greeted with a crack and sizzle and the smell of burnt plastic after you've flicked the switch to your flashy new LED downlights …

So, without further ado, here's a list of those 10% of cases, where you should consider calling an electrician or an expert before changing your light bulbs.

ChangE Those Tube Lights It baffles me how many kitchens and outdoor areas here in Thailand that use neon tube lights. Don't! Just don't! Change them immediately to LED Tube-lights (T8).

But there is a caveat – you cannot just change the tube light and be done with it! Neon tube lights need a so-called starter, which is a small, circular fuse-like thing that you would have to replace along with the tube light itself. This starter would create a current high enough to make the spark that ignites the gasses inside the tube. That starter has to be removed when you install an LED tube light, or you will fry the LED with a couple of thousand Volts when you flick the switch…

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If you have never changed the starter, then it's because you have a newer model with a built-in electronic starter unit. You (or your electrician) would have to bypass the starter unit to make the LED work. In that case, I urge you to replace socket and tube at the same time – this will cost you 4-500 baht for a 60 cm tube light, and 5-600 baht for a 120 cm tube light. Be wary of buying the LED tube-light replacement units in the local shops – they are usually of inferior quality and will not work well with the Voltage

12V or 220V? If you're not careful when replacing those halogen downlights, you may be in for a nasty surprise and a blackout with some burnt plastic smell to boot.

And why is that?

In Europe, all halogen lights have a 12V transformer between the lights themselves and the outlet. One reason is that halogen lights started out as car lights, which are always 12V, and that was carried over to using halogen for home use.

Another reason is safety: Often, you would use halogen lights in bathrooms, or suspended from wires or attached to a rail above the dinner table or in other easily accessible areas. And you do not want 220V to run in a couple of wires or a rail, where an inquisitive child or careless adult can stick their fingers, and you don't want 220V in a bathroom, where a connection between the water spray and the light fixtures can give you a nasty, and potentially lethal shock.

In the country of the 'let's-install-the-water-heater-INthe-shower' this is not a concern, but it should be to you! Alas, the same hazardous approach to electricity has given us the 220V halogen (and LED) down-light.

If you mount a 12V LED in a 220V socket, you'll trip the circuit breaker and blow the LED – and you are off to buy a new and rather expensive LED. So, before you do anything, check if you have a 12V or a 220V installation. Take the halogen light bulb out (when it's turned OFF – you don't want a 2nd degree burn!) and check the writing on the socket – does it say 12V or 220V? And remember that some installation in your house may be 12V and some may be 220V, so check them all ...

Make sure to get a halogen down-light light bulb of the same voltage. If the down-lights are in a bathroom, and the installation is 220V, you should change the downlights to a 12V installation with 12V bulbs.

If it is an exposed installation in a common area, and you don't have small children, you can keep the 220V installation without too much of a risk – if you have

children or pets that can somehow reach the installation, you should change it to a 12V installation.

Finally, down-lights mounted in ceilings which aren't reachable by any means, you can keep whatever installation it is – 12V or 220V. Just make sure to get a light bulb of the right voltage.

And how about the normal bulbs?

Although you won't blow up the house with any of the normal E27 and E14 lightbulbs (the standard screw-style light bulbs), there are still a couple of surprises if you aren't careful: 1: Most LEDs sold in Thailand are Cool Daylight (6,500K).

It should say Warm White (3,000K) on the box.

2: Many of the two-for-one and 'sales' are on antiquated LED light bulbs. You get less light per Watt, poorer colour rendition and shorter light span. As a rule of thumb: a 500 Lumens light bulbs should cost you just shy of 100 baht – much less than that, and you are being fleeced.

3: Don't expect brand names to be the best. Most LEDs work only in a very narrow Voltage span between 210240 Volts, and those LEDs are not appropriate for use in Thailand. When the voltage fluctuates, they'll overheat and blow. If you want a light bulb that will actually last you the next 5-10 years, use a light bulb that can go lower than 200 Volts, and preferably as low as 180 Volts.

How about dimmers?

Next time, we are going to discuss dimmers. LEDs are not naturally dimmable, although a few makers of LEDs provide (expensive) dimmable LEDs. As there are quite a few intricacies when it comes to dimmable LEDs, for now I'd suggest you call an expert in LED lighting such as Anubis Consult, and they can guide you through the process. Or wait for the next article :) Anubis Consult www.anubisconsult.com

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We are surrounded by colour in our daily lives and take it for granted often unaware that it can affect our moods in subtle ways. Although we see colour everywhere we are not always aware of it especially subtle tones. Bright and vibrant colours are inclined to attract out attention and stand out more than more subdued tones that often blend with the environment. If you are looking to get a noticeable reaction to your colour choices then dynamic colours such as red, blue and yellow are a good start.

When it comes to colour, personal preferences dominate interior design choices this season. A “stick with what you love” approach to choosing colour is a good starting point but do get inspired by checking out various websites as well as the popular Pinterest app for 2018 trending interior design colours.

Check out colours that excite such as papaya orange, avocado green, mustard yellow and millennial pink.

Don’t be afraid to mix and match styles and remember it’s fun to experiment with colour.

When you choose a colour think about saturation and hue and build on that. Think of combinations with neutral colours and take a holistic approach and look for shades of colour that will create a unique and personal look and harmonise with your room creating comfort and beauty.

Painting your walls or choosing fabrics once you have decided on your colour scheme are an easy way to introduce colour to your home. Choose fabrics that compliment and contrast with your chosen wall colour.

A nice pattern of the fabric always gives you a compliment with the color surrounding; main wall or plants in your garden as a background always count as a considered color. You could imagine on your living room, a pale gray main wall with the outside of green from your garden, natural linen L shape sofa with a nice pattern for the throw pillow, tropical pattern or modern contemporary pattern is an ideal to create a complete look for your living room.

Oriental Living has an eclectic mix of cushion covers ranging from modern vibrant prints to more nuanced colours to enhance your home environment.

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inside & out | outdoor living

Growing herbs and spices is easier to do in the tropics than many think!

Just because you live in the tropics does not mean you can’t grow a herb garden successfully. First just have to pick the right herbs and spices and then just as important find that right place for them in your garden. Yes, they will flourish with sun, but they mostly cannot bear the grueling heat we have. Pick a shady spot, for me that is a raised herb garden I’ve built on the East side of my house. That means they grab the early day sun but just before it starts to be baking hot get shade. Try to find a spot that has some breeze too if possible.

Good air movement will create stronger plants and keep them that little bit cooler. The easiest to grow from seed based on my experience are parsley, basil, mint, coriander, and sage. At the gardening aisle of the hardware stores, you can buy the seeds as well as some plasticized planting trays. Fill up the tray with a seedling or growing mix rather than untreated soil from your backyard.

This will give your seeds a head start by providing them with “clean” and nutrient-filled growing material.

Check out these suggestions that I’ve personally tried for your tropical herb garden.

Aloe Vera Basil Brahmi (an amazing medicinal herb) Chillies (There’s a great many varieties available) Cilantro Cinnamon (the bark of a tree) Cloves (flower buds of a tree) Comfrey (medicinal herb and great soil improver) Galangal Garlic Chives Ginger Kaffir lime (a citrus tree, the leaves are used as a herb/ spice) Lemongrass Nutmeg (another large tree) Oregano Parsley Pepper (yep, real peppercorns) Rosemary Stevia (a natural sweetener) Thai Coriander Thyme Tumeric Vanilla Vietnamese Mint samui phangan real estate

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realty in focus l legal buzz

An Introduction to Thailand’s New Property Rental Laws

Last month the Thai Government passed sweeping new changes to Thailand’s Landlord and Tenant laws which provide considerable additional protection to tenants and place significant additional burdens upon Landlords. The new regulations, implemented under the Consumer Protection Act, come into effect on 1st May 2018. The following article examines the new regulations and determines the impact that the new regulations will have upon landlords and tenants.

The new regulations are implemented under the Consumer Protection Act 1979 and grant the Contract Committee of the Consumer Protection Board the power to designate the principal legal relationship between Landlord and Tenant as a “Contract Controlled Business”. This designation allows the Consumer Protection Board to issue a standard form contract setting out the minimum protections to be given to Tenants under their residential lease agreement. Importantly, any residential lease agreement which does not contain the minimum protections set out in the standard form contract will be interpreted to include such protections. Conversely, any residential lease agreement which contains prohibited terms shall be interpreted as not including such prohibited terms.

In accordance with the new regulations, the Landlord is no longer permitted to add additional charges for utilities such as electricity and water which must be charged to the Tenant at the rate charged by the utilities provider. This addresses a major criticism of Landlords over many years in Thailand who often add an “administrative fee” to collecting these utility payments. Invoices must be issued to Tenants seven days in advance of payment and the Tenant must have the opportunity to challenge any charges. The residential lease agreement must contain an annex describing the physical condition of the property and contents which must be inspected and agreed by the Tenant who must sign in acknowledgement.

This article was written by Tanun Rungwiwattanakool, Attorney of Limcharoen Legal (Samui)),

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Any security deposit demanded by the Landlord is limited to one months’ rent. Furthermore, the security deposit must be returned to the Tenant within seven days from the date that the landlord takes possession of the property at the end of the residential lease agreement. Any clause in the residential lease agreement allowing the Landlord to confiscate the security deposit will not be enforceable under the new regulations. Furthermore, any term which purports to make the Tenant liable for damage incurred to the property through ordinary wear and tear through usage of the property shall be unlawful.

The Tenant may terminate the residential lease agreement early upon the provision of thirty days’ notice to the Landlord. This is a major shift in favour of the Tenant. Any term allowing the Landlord to terminate the residential lease agreement early other than for a material breach of the lease by the Tenant shall be unlawful. Any material breach of the residential lease agreement which gives a right of termination to the Landlord must be bold, precise and compellingly stipulated in the Agreement. In any event, the Landlord is not permitted to terminate the residential lease agreement for material breach unless it has provided the Tenant with no less than thirty days to remedy the material breach.

According to the new regulations, the Landlord is not permitted to prevent or obstruct the Tenant’s access to the property in the event that the Tenant is in material breach of the residential leasing agreement, such as non-payment of rent. Furthermore, the Landlord is not permitted to seize the possessions/belongings of the Tenant in the event that the Lessee is in default of any payment to the Landlord.

It is clear from the above, that the new regulations are very much in favour of the Tenant. Property owners must be aware that they have two months to alter their standard documents to conform with the new regulations. Landlords who do not comply with the new regulations and make illegal demands of their tenants face a fine of up to one hundred thousand Thai Baht per infringement/ or up to one year in jail.

It is important to point out that the new regulations only apply to commercial landlords who lease out five or more properties to paying individuals. It is not immediately apparent to the author of this article how the Tenant will be aware of whether or not the regulations apply, for example, in the event that their Landlord does not disclose to them that they are a commercial landlord with five or more properties leased to individual tenants.

please contact our Koh Samui offices on 0935759675 or e-mail Samui@Limcharoen.com

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SAMUI SWAY LAND LS06 START FROM 2,030,000 THB Located in Plai Laem, Soi 8 only 5 minutes from Chaweng, Big Buddha, Airport and within walking distance from Choeng Mon Beach. This quiet and peaceful area offers both, relaxing garden palms view and breathtaking ocean view options.

The property includes 3 different Chanotes: 1) 3.4 Rai area (5,380 sqm), no sea view – 1 storey building, already subdivided in 8 different plots (sizes from 580 to 890 sqm) ready to build.

2) Chanote 3.15 Rai, sea view – 2 storey building, sale price 5 million baht per Rai. 3) Chanote 2.65 Rai, top sea view – 3 storey building, sale price 7.5 million baht per Rai.

SAMUI SWAY VILLA PROJECT Villa Type Price Build (off-plan) Ownership Title Floors Built Area Land Size Furniture Swimming pool

3.15 Rai

2.65 Rai

VS37 / VS38 : 2, 3 or 4 bedroom villa : from 5,900,000 Baht for a 2 bedroom villa : 10 months : Freehold/Chanote : 1, 2 or 3 : from 125 sqm + pool for 2 bedroom : from 580 sqm : no (package available) : private (from 32 sqm)

Bedrooms : from 2 to 4 en-suite Bathroom : from 2 + laundry to 5 Garden : yes Terrace : yes View : Hillside and sea view Parking Area : yes High-end Infrastructure : yes Complex : yes Access : easy Sea distance : 1.2 Kilometer

Blue Building Co. Ltd., Lamai Tel. Marco +66 (0) 828 195 815, Diego +66 (0) 870 461 314, Email: hill@samuibluebuilding.com

samui's best investment value and opportunity BLUE COCONUT VILLA 6% rental guarantee for 3year

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The residence includes 10 charming villas (2 bedrooms each), common area with tropical garden, large swimming pool with chill-out area, staff accommodation (24 hours on site) and storage room.

Asian style with teak wood furniture from Chiang Mai.

Each villa includes living room, European kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a spacious patio with tropical garden and swimming pool view.

The villas are fully accessorized and tastefully furnished to a high standard in the traditional

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Ban Tai Beach (Koh Phangan) 3 villas with 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom each Private swimming pool

Footprint 360 sqm Land plot 830 sqm

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Floor area 100 sqm + storage room 15 sqm | plots area from 360 to 430 sqm 2 double bedrooms | 2 bathrooms Lush tropical garden with swimming pool Air conditioning, optic fiber internet Wi-Fi Long term rentals available from 28,000 THB per month last 3 units available (one swimming pool front)

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BEACHFRONT VILLAS

Suggestive sea view and tropical jungle view

Long term rentals available for 55,000 THB/per month

28M THB

Amazing beach | tropical garden surrounding Air conditioning, internet Wi-Fi Pool, sundeck and Jacuzzi Covered private parking

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Tropical garden Parking area Chanote land title Fully furnished

www.samuibluebuilding.com If you are looking for anything about construction. www.samuiblueproperty.com If you are looking for buying or renting your dream villa www.samuibluevilla.com If you are looking for villas hotel

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The Greenheights 138 Luxury Condominium, Bophut Hills, Koh Samui

Bophut Hills is one of those dream locations for real estate on Koh Samui. Offering that perfect gateway to the islands world famous beaches, chic restaurants, variety of activities and that relaxing lifestyle that make Koh Samui a world class destination. Offering a fantastic quality of life at affordable prices, Koh Samui and Bophut Hills is a great place to live the dream.

Featuring the charm of island living and having easy access to other destinations with an international airport and frequent ferry service to the mainland and nearby islands, Koh Samui is a compelling place to make your new life in The Land of Smiles. Koh Samui’s past as a sleepy island with fishing communities and coconut industry is still here side by side contemporary amenities & infrastructure putting it atop modern lifestyle destinations.

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The Greenheights condominuim With 54 units in total and everyone having that amazing Sea view, the Greenheights 138 Condominium offers total luxury living fully furnished at affordable prices. There are 2 types available with Studio and Duplex styles with also a VIP finish in 4 separate buildings. In total 44 Studios and 10 Duplex are being built with 7 already sold. On a total of 4 Rai, 6400sqm the condominium features an infinity pool and fully equipped gym with stunning vistas of the surrounding scenery, allowing you to keep active in style. The superb location offers more than just hours of sun and sea views. You also have your pick of lifestyle activities nearby; Golf courses, yoga, scuba diving, local markets, modern retail stores and entertainment centres. Or just sit back and enjoy the sea breezes on your balcony. All condos include satellite TV, Wi-Fi, CCTV security and 24-hour security service. Onsite facilities also include, a Large swimming pool and BBQ/garden area reception area, a 40-car parking area and a shuttle car service. The condominium restaurant serves Thailand's world-famous cuisine along with international favourites and is steps away or available as room service.

Due for completion in December 2018, with 65% construction already complete and showrooms available. Prices are starting at 7.5 million Baht Fully Furnished, with 26 Foreigner Quota units available.

1/39 Moo 6, Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani, 84320 (Thailand) Email: info@samuigreenheight138.com +66 (0) 97 361 0598 | +66 (0) 93 494 5999 WhatsApp • Line • We Chat: remaxsamui8 www.samuigreenheight138.com

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KEEPING OUR ISLANDS BEAUTIFUL STARTS WITH YOU !

SOLAR CITY 1st eco-friendly building project in Koh Sami SOLAR CITY 1er projet immobilier ECOLOGIQUE à Koh Samui

www.samuisolarcity.com SAMUISOLARCITY SAMUI SOLAR CITY

Chaweng Hills Club House access with 26 meter lap pool, fitness center, jacuzzi, snacks and small shop (without any cost !)

Accès au Club House avec grand couloir de nage de 26 mètres, salle de sport, jacuzzi, petite restauration et commerce de proximité (sans aucune charge !)

From 1 to 5 bedrooms 1 bedroom = 3,9 M* 2 bedrooms = 7,99 M* 3 bedrooms = 9,49 M* * starting from

More than 85% autonomous in electricity and water = low energy house Plus de 85% d’autonomie en électricité et eau = MAISON PASSIVE.

Come to visit your house in Virtual Reality Venez visiter votre maison en Réalité Virtuelle

HN Eco Construction 9/22 Moo1 Maenam Koh Samui Tel: 095 361 4559 (Eng), 095 361 4489 (Fr) Email: hnconstructionsamui@gmail.com Facebook: HN ECO CONSTRUCTION

Penthouse Finance in Thailand Luxury property in Thailand comes in all shapes and forms, with one of my most favourite being a luxury Penthouse condominium. This usually comes high in the sky and with fantastic views either over a beach with sunset, mountains and lush tropical greenery or, perhaps a city skyline with Thailand style waterways and rivers amongst an urban jungle. These types of high end properties are financed a little more infrequent than the standard style condo units, though certainly are worth the effort once a deal is concluded.

When it comes to financing of these high-end residences, the first thing a lender may look to do, is get a quote in as early as possible within the process. The reason is often down to managing loan size expectations. The market sale price may be in excess (for example) THB 125,000,000 and a client may expect the valuation to come in close or even more (if bought at a discount). This is however one of the main early hurdles to overcome since a lenders valuation will if anything, (but not always) come in less than the original purchase price. A marketing valuation for sale, will ultimately be looking to increase the sales price where large commissions can be earned however, a con-

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servative lender valuation, will be looking to get a more liquidable valuation to minimise their exposure on any final loan granted, which could mean less. If needing to borrow a minimum amount to proceed, then a quick check on this part can either start or finish any loan request.

Some might say, it is far easier to approve a penthouse loan since often, the would-be buyers are well versed in banking and finance, knowledgeable and considered in esteem amongst other board member piers. Being able to show good solid backgrounds are than easily accountable to make repayments on any loan since, would usually have sizeable bank accounts with easy income verification. It’s often the 1M loan’s than have repayment issues later down the line, rather than penthouse 50M+ loans.

Things to take into account for a lenders valuation are usually the following: Building & Location - Is the rest of the building at a good standard and in a nice location OR, is this just a nice penthouse in an older building with defects in a lesser preferred area of town.

Price Sq.m. Is there an overly aggressive sales price on the penthouse in comparison to the main part of building. Some buildings are built with all units fitted to high end penthouse standards, these are easier to guesstimate any final valuation.

Interior - What kind of interior has been used to finish the property. Standard or High-end material. Even though fixtures and fittings may not be taken too much into account for the valuation, it can be noted within the lenders board for consideration to maximum loan to value ratio.

Penthouse Facilities - Does the unit come with a Cinema Room, Library Area, Games Room, Sauna, Private Pool & Jacuzzi, Rooftop Terrace with Garden & BBQ, Children’s Soft Play Area… Or is it a standard unit on a high floor with more size than the rest of building. Unique appliances can help stand apart from the crowd.

Separate Elevator - Does the unit have a separate single use elevator/s & entrance/s or does it share with the other lower floor units.

Whole Floor Penthouse - Does the Penthouse take the whole floor or is it shared with other units.

Once the above has been determined, a guesstimate valuation could be made with an early guesstimate loan size quotation granted. More often than not, Bangkok could fetch easily up to 60% loan to value approval and other resort provinces may come down to around 35% loan to value. This is simply down to lenders predominantly based in Bangkok and having preference to easily liquidate on home turf, rather than away if need be.

Once the loan quotation has been granted and the interest and terms acceptable, the next thing to plan for is both the loan approval & land office supporting paperwork.

Land office paperwork which needs to be considered early on is the Foreign Exchange Transaction Form or FET for short. The land office will require paperwork to show up to 100% of the “registered purchase price” (depending on ownership structure) was paid with money remitted from overseas or from a different currency to THB. A loan can be approved easily and lender ready to go land office, but the final transfer of ownership & mortgage part may not be done, if this paperwork is not available.

Being present in Thailand at the time of transfer/mortgage is never usually needed. High flying business men and women will have limited time, fly in for a few days, sign any loan & land office paperwork (including power of attorneys), then fly out again. The loan is often approved, and loan contracts drafted through a borrower’s secretary who helps collect supporting documents or property agent networks help and then, contracts emailed before any direct face to face is made between lender and borrower.

Each borrower does of course have different requirements so maybe might prefer to meet at the start which is always welcome.

In summary, when considering buying a Penthouse in Thailand, first consider whether finance is needed and furthermore, confirm how much minimum expectation is needed to proceed for the purchase. The lender can make an early guesstimate on how much maybe possible and outline any potential pitfalls which may come along, so can be overcome & planned for early enough, accordingly.

The loan approval process including a valuation report, submission of supporting documents, lender team inspection, board approval, contract signing and the Mortgage date, can all be done in around 3-4 weeks, so pretty quick and pretty straight forward. The key is to make sure a quick chat or communication is made early enough, to make sure the loan size requested seems reasonable and that forex planning has been accounted for.

For further information on how to Finance Property & Condos in Thailand, feel free to contact me in our office within the MBK Center, Bangkok or, drop me a message on: stuart@mbkg.co.th stuart@mbk-center.co.th Telephone: 66 (0) 81278 5382 Line ID: stuartmaxwellfoulkes WeChat ID: stuartmaxwellfoulkes samui phangan real estate 47

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Pool on the Hill

IVL Property has added a gorgeous new property to the IVL Exclusive Rentals collection. This stunning 5 bedroom villa on a gentle hill in Plai Laem is maximized for enjoyment of the natural beauty of the island. The fabulous Pool on the Hill villa offers luxury and comfort in a large villa with amazing indoor and outdoor spaces, access to tennis courts and is just 1 minute away from the beach. Guests will appreciate the clear, chlorine free pool and the unique lounge areas throughout the villa offering plenty of private areas to spend time with your special people while holidaying with a group.

Attention to detail at every stage of development makes this villa a holiday rental gem. From the high end building materials chosen to the bespoke furniture and thoughtful decorations coordinated through IVL partner Orchid House Design, this villa is sure to impress.

Situated on a gentle hill in the north eastern peninsula, arguably the best area of Koh Samui, the villa blends perfectly with the natural surroundings and is positioned to take advantage of outstanding views and pleasant seas breeze.

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A partially covered, marble floored terrace runs the width of the villa, with 2 lounge areas near the pool, one for games and the other with a TV plus a bar. Outdoors there is also a covered sala, and each of the 5 bedrooms has a unique and private lounge directly accessible from their room, offering guests plenty of unbelievable places to enjoy sunsets views of Koh Som and neighbouring Koh Phangan. Those who choose to slowly acquire a sun kissed holiday tan will love the 6 poolside sunbeds.

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1. Guests will surely be impressed when entering the villa from the terrace and stepping into the great room with vaulted wooden ceilings, accent lighting and plenty of sliding glass doors to allow natural light. 3 plush, white sectional sofas around a wooden table makes an exceptional conversation area. Just behind is the dining table, which seats 8 and dividing the kitchen from the communal space is a handy breakfast bar which can also be used to prepare and serve food. The kitchen boats top of the line western style appliances and the cupboards and drawers have everything you and your guests need to dine on style. Guests will appreciate the extra tables and chairs available around the villa to read a book, work on their laptops or just sit and catch up with a special person all while vacationing with a large group.

2. There are 2 bathrooms around the communal areas and 5 bedrooms, all with large ensuite bathrooms. All uniquely decorated, the air conditioned bedrooms provide sophisticated luxury. The first master bedroom has its own furnished lounge area with a hug terrace and a sala, a bathtub with a view and a private outdoor shower. The second master bedroom has both indoor and outdoor shower and a lounge with unique stone work. All bedrooms have bespoke, wooden furniture and ample storage space and private lounges. A twin bed room is also available.

3. Pool on the Hill has parking for two cars, which are available for rent through IVL Concierge, who can also arrange drivers and book attractions around the island. As this villa is on the IVL exclusive list, guests can take advantage of the villa pre stock service and may also book massages upon arrival to help guests ease into holiday mode.

4. The villa is located in a small and exclusive estate, a one minute drive away from Choeng Mon beach and with a 10 minute drive from bustling Chaweng beach and romantic Fisherman’s Village. Shopping centres and small shops are plentiful in close proximity. A communal tennis court is available for guests to use and the estate features a security guard.

Reservation Department reservations@ivlproperty.com Or call:+66 (0) 77 417 113 (office) https://ivlproperty.com/catalog/pool_on_the_hill_for_rent

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Villa Akira Villa Akira is a luxury villa in the hills of Laem Yai that takes the term 'uninterrupted views' to a whole new level with some of the best on Samui.

This spacious villa has been beautifully designed to maximize the wow factor of its location and spectacular, unparalleled views of Nathon Bay. The layout and the size of the property make it ideal for large families and couples sharing and the outdoor living areas are ideal for celebrations and entertaining. On the entrance level to the villa you will find three, private, covered off- road parking spaces. Double wooden doors open onto a small terrace and a small private garden that leads down to the swimming pool.

The covered entrance to the villa has double doors that open into the main living/dining area.

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HOT PROPERTY

The views from the enormous picture window in the main living area are simply breathtaking. To the left of the first floor, has a flat panel TV, a sumptuous sofa and an entertainment centre comprising of a large flat panel TV, surround sound, a DVD player and satellite connection. Two double patio doors lead onto a balcony area where the incredible views can be enjoyed.

Bedroom four that is accessed from the lounge shares the same spectacular views and features a comfortable king-size bed, a seating area, a desk, flat panel TV, a large wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom with a rain shower. Like the other bathrooms the imported bathroom fixtures and fittings are of the most luxurious standard you will find in Samui.

Behind the living area two further patio doors open onto a balcony with seating for four people where again the incredible view can be taken in. Beyond this area you will find the modern, western style kitchen that has a double, built in electric oven, a huge American style fridge, a central island with a breakfast bar for two and a gas hob and all the amenities you would expect to find in a kitchen of this standard.

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Behind the kitchen area is a large dining table that can comfortably seat up to ten diners who can enjoy a meal with the incredible views this villa offers as a backdrop. Beyond the dining area is a comfortable outdoor seating area that enjoys more panoramic views of the bay and the infinity edge pool. There is a guest WC on this level and a staircase that leads up to the second level.

On the second level you will find a hallway that leads to the master suite at the end of which is a seating area for two.

The master bedroom enjoys incredible views as well as a comfortable kingsize bed, a flat screen TV, a large and comfortable reclining chair and coffee table as well as an en-suite bathroom with ‘his’ and’ her’ sinks, a rain shower and a Jacuzzi tub. Bedrooms two and three can be found at the end of a window lined corridor that overlooks the front of the property.

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Bedrooms two and three have ocean views, reclining chairs and coffee table, comfortable kingsize beds, flat panel TVs and en-suite bathrooms with rainwater showers.

Steps on the living level take you down to the large infinity pool that has a Jacuzzi at one end and the deep end at the other. There is a good size sun terrace around the pool where you can relax and enjoy the views.

Adjacent the pool is a large covered outdoor living area serviced by a second western kitchen/bar area, a BBQ and a second dining table. On this level you will also find a games area with a pool table and table football as well as a further lounge area with a home theatre.

Bedroom five accessed from the games area has a king-size bed and en-suite bathroom.

Villa Akira has been fitted out with top quality, imported fixtures and fittings and has been designed and built to highest specifications.

- Unique selling points - Amazing sea views - Newly built for 2013 - Nearby features and attractions: Water sports Boat trips to outer islands, Samui Aquarium, Butterfly Garden and Tiger Zoo, 5 minutes to the port town of Nathon, restaurants, Na Muang Waterfalls, Santiburi Golf course and 35 minutes from the airport.

Sale Price : USD 1.3M rentals@luxuryvillasamui.com +66 (0) 848 427 506 +66 (0) 862 808 951 samui phangan real estate 

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Bang Rak 0 Rai 0 Ngan 66.25 Sqw. 125.00 Sqm. Public 4,800,000 THB

4 Bedrooms villa located in Lamai Private swimming pool

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Natural Evolution

We recently featured Anne Sophie Maestracci and her incredible photography from Samuipics. For those of you that missed it Anne Sophie, French by birth has been a Samui resident since 2008 and with her discerning eye for technical detail and an artist’s flair she has delighted us with some of the most stunning real estate and beautiful wedding photography to be seen. Following the natural evolution of photography Anne Sophie has now a new branch in her company, Cut Productions, that specializes in unique, high-end production videos.

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Cut Productions Video is the highest impact marketing media available. Marketing with video combines sight, sound, and motion to tell the most enchanting story possible. Cut Productions is a full-service media production company with aerials using that know video marketing.

Based in Koh Samui, Cut Productions is under the lead of Anne Sophie Maestracci/Samuipics established and recognized for over 10 years. They specialize in video production services including, Real Estate Video promo, Business Video Production, Event Coverage, and more. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then video is worth one million. High quality pictures and video are more important now than ever in today’s Real Estate Market.

Whether you are an interior designer, home owner or real estate agent Cut Productions offer an unmatched product for your marketing. samui phangan real estate 

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The unmatched maneuverability of their small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) enable the pilots to fly drones above, through and around natural formations, buildings, or moving subjects at varying speeds and altitudes to provide inspiring and epic sequences that are hard to capture any other way. They can go where helicopters and small aircraft cannot to achieve those “how-didthey-do that” video moments, working closely with their clients, to make that dream vision a reality.

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Samuipics Co., Ltd Anne Sophie Maestracci Email: contact@samuipics.com www.cut-productions.com www.samuipics.com https://goo.gl/XpP9ab

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AV

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AV Installation System Limited Partnership Panya Phlanisong (Poe) Managing Director

2/19 Moo.6, Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320 Tel +66(0) 89 971 5775, +66(0) 87 889 8627 Email:info@av-installationsystem.com, www.av-installationsystem.com

Audiovisual & Electrical system Sales, Installation and Service with home automation

Island Life | lifestyle

Life is a combination of Magic & Pasta Federico Fellini

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Tropicana Restaurant and Pizzeria, opened in 2006 and owned by two long-time friends Karl and Diego, you will be sure to find both Pasta and Magic along with good music and a smiling service.

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Let’s start with the most important element for a restaurant, THE FOOD. Under Diego’s tight supervision Tropicana’s kitchen delivers only authentic and traditional Italian dishes. Starting with the appetizers you will find delicious caprese, beef filet carpaccio, cold cuts and sautéed clams in tomato sauce also big fresh salads, homemade bruschetta and focaccia sandwiches. Tropicana’s pizzas are thin crusted and use only top Italian quality ingredients for its toppings, the bestselling pizza is the wonderful Parma Ham, Rucola and Parmesan Cheese, closely followed by the always loved Diavola pizza (Salame and chili peppers).The Pasta, I don’t really know where to start, if there is any complaint you can give these guys, it’s that the menu is too big. Let’s start with the Carbonara, one of the best knwn pasta dishes in the world but also the most counterfeited, this because the original recipe was never officially registered like Amatriciana or Pesto Genovese, at Tropicana they serve the most authentic carbonara, using only Egg-yolk, pecorino and parmesan cheese, cured pork cheek, black pepper and of course magic, simply delicious. Continuing down the list you will find all the classic sauces like homemade fettuccine Boscaiola or meat balls, homemade gnocchi with 4 cheeses or tomato and mozzarella, spaghetti with fresh local fish such as blue Crab meat, rock lobster or mixed seafood. The list could go on and on, but I must leave room to tell you about the main dishes too.

Italian cuisine is not just pasta and pizza, and here you can choose some delicious fish and meat for your main courses, the bestselling fish dish is the Seabass filet cooked and served with cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives, you can also try with a delicate white wine sauce or a yummy lemon sauce. From the grill you can order Barracuda, Salmon or Red Tuna filet, all slowly cooked on a lava rock grill. For the meat lovers Tropicana offers a wide variety of choices, from chicken BBQ, slowly cooked pork ribs, Italian sausages to Australian Angus Fillet and Rib eye.

Of course good food calls for good drinks and Tropicana seem to have this covered to perfection… Diego and Karl both grew up in Vicenza, North Eastern Italy, home to the famous Spritz and Grappa, and you will find plenty at Tropicana along with probably the best Negroni on the island, Thai Craft Beer and amazing Gin and Tonics, using only top quality Gins and offering a wide selection of tonics. Their wine list is impressive, offering wines for all wine lovers, from Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile, which is their house wine, to Primitivo, Chianti and Valpolicella. On the white wine side we start with Prosecco and Sauvignon Blanc for the house choices and move on to Lugana, Vermentino and a beautiful Pinot Grigio. Their motto for wine is “Wine is Divine” and I can’t agree more. samui phangan real estate

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The dessert list includes all the classics such as tiramisu and panna cotta but the real treat is their “affogato al caffe” a serving of homemade vanilla ice cream with a shot of real Italian espresso.

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The location is welcoming, cozy and warm with a real “trattoria style” feeling, anybody that has been to Italy knows what I mean, there is an energetic and vibrant atmosphere thanks also to the music selection, which for the owners is just as important as the food and drinks, Nu-Jazz and Down-Tempo Funk is usually what is playing but don’t be surprised if you hear Warren G rapping or Jack White playing the Blues when you walk in, depends what mood the guys are in.

Tropicana’s mission is to bring “A real taste of Italy to Lamai”, and that’s exactly what they do.

Tropicana is located in Lamai on the Lamai beach road, 500m after the Weekender Resort.

Tropicana Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria Lamai Beach For reservations please call 0869488710 or contact us at tropicanasamui@hotmail.it Facebook: Tropicana Koh Samui Skype: Tropicana.samui

Life is Delicious.

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แต่กระเป๋าสองใบทางซ้าย มองห่างๆ แทบไม่รวู้ า่ มันคือขยะไม่ยอ่ ยสลายที่ คนทัว่ ไปโยนทิง้ กระทัง่ หยิบใบใหญ่กว่าขึน้ ดู เห็นภาพถ้วยกาแฟขาวบนพืน้ สีแดงและตัวอักษร coffee สีขาวบนพืน้ ดำ�เทาจึงร้องอ๋อ เส้นทีส่ านกันคือ ซองกาแฟทรีอินวัน ประกอบเข้ากับการถักเชือก บุผา้ ด้านใน และเย็บซิป อย่างพิถพี ถิ นั ถือเป็นผลงานทำ�มือทีไ่ ม่ธรรมดา เพราะต้องวางแผนการพับ และสานให้เกิดแพทเทิรน์ ลวดลายสวยงาม เจ้าของฝีมอื กระเป๋าซองกาแฟ คือ อรินทร์ ห้าหวา ภรรยาของอดีตผูใ้ หญ่บา้ นหลังสอด หรือทีค่ นแถวนัน้ เรียกว่า “ซูบ”ี “ค่อยๆ ลองสานเอง ลองอยูส่ องอาทิตย์ พอสวยก็ลงตัวพอดี นีไ่ ม่ใช่ใบแรก นะ ใบแรกดูไม่ได้ ทิง้ ไปแล้ว” เธอเล่าเคล้าเสียงหัวเราะ กลุม่ แม่บา้ น 5-7 คนในชุมชนบ้านหลังสอด ต.เกาะลันตาน้อย อ.เกาะลันตา จ.กระบี่ ภายใต้การนำ�ของซูบเี ริม่ ต้นประดิษฐ์ขา้ วของจากขยะไม่ยอ่ ยสลาย หรือย่อยสลายยากเมือ่ ราวเดือนกุมภาพันธ์ ปี 60 โดยมีวตั ถุดบิ แรกเป็นกระ สอบพลาสติกบรรจุขา้ วสาร หลังจากนัน้ จึงค่อยขยายความหลากหลายของ วัตถุดบิ สูก่ ล่องนม กล่องน้�ำ ผลไม้ หลอดพลาสติก ขวดพลาสติก และซอง กาแฟ เช่นเดียวกับความหลายหลายรูปแบบของผลงานทัง้ ทีจ่ ดั เรียงบนโต๊ะ และแขวนโชว์อยูห่ น้าบ้านของซูบเี พือ่ รอนักท่องเทีย่ วมาเลือกซือ้ ...ทั้งหมดนี้คงจะไม่เกิดขึ้น หากซูบีไม่ได้เจอกับอรุนาในการอบรมภาษา อังกฤษทีผ่ ใู้ หญ่บา้ นจัดเมือ่ สองปีกอ่ น

อรุนา (Aruna Singh) เป็นลูกครึง่ สวีเดน-อินเดีย เกิดและเติบโตทีฝ่ รัง่ เศส เดิมเป็นนักกฎหมายระหว่างประเทศ แต่ยา้ ยมาสอนดำ�น้�ำ ทีเ่ กาะลันตาในปี 2549 และเจอกับพีช่ ยั ศิรชิ ยั เชือ้ พรหม ซึง่ ตอนนัน้ เป็นครูสอนดำ�น้�ำ เหมือน กัน แม้โลกใต้ทะเลจะสวยงามเพียงใด ก็ยงั มีสง่ิ น่าเศร้าใจปะปนอยูด่ ว้ ย “เห็นถุงพลาสติกในทะเลแล้วเศร้าใจมาก มันเหมือนแมงกะพรุน ทำ�ให้โลมา เต่าทะเลเข้าใจผิด กินเข้าไปแล้วก็ตาย สำ�หรับฉันและสามีทเ่ี ป็นนักดำ�น้�ำ มา ก่อน ต่างรู้ดีว่าขยะพลาสติกเป็นอันตราย ถุงพลาสติกนี่ทำ�ลายธรรมชาติ อย่างมาก มันแตกตัวเป็นชิน้ เล็กๆ เป็นไมโครพลาสติก ตกค้างในดิน ใน ทะเล ในปลา สุดท้ายก็ในตัวคุณ เราสองคนตระหนักเรือ่ งนีแ้ ละปฏิเสธการ ใช้ถงุ พลาสติกมาตลอด” นอกจากไม่รบั ถุงพลาสติกเข้ามาในชีวติ อีโคเกสต์เฮาส์เล็กๆ ขนาด 4 ห้อง พักทีเ่ ธอกับพีช่ ยั เคยเปิดกิจการบนเกาะลันตาใหญ่ยงั กำ�หนดนโยบาย “No Plastic Bags” ตัง้ แต่เริม่ ต้น และจัดเตรียมถุงผ้าให้แขกหิว้ ไปซือ้ ของ หลังขายกิจการเกสต์เฮาส์ พี่ชัยและอรุนาย้ายครอบครัวซึ่งประกอบด้วย ลูกชายวัย 7 ขวบและ 5 ขวบ มาสร้างบ้านไม้สไตล์ไทยๆ และทำ�สวนเกษตร ปลูกผัก เลีย้ งไก่ อยูบ่ นเกาะลันตาน้อยในปี 2559 แม้สองเกาะนีจ้ ะห่างกันไม่เกินหนึง่ กิโลเมตรและข้ามถึงกันได้งา่ ยด้วย สะพานสิรลิ นั ตา ทว่าบรรยากาศและความเป็นอยูก่ ลับแตกต่าง ปลายทาง ของนักท่องเทีย่ วอย่างเกาะลันตาใหญ่นน้ั เต็มไปด้วยทีพ่ กั ร้านอาหาร ร้าน ค้า และออกจะคึกคักในช่วงฤดูกาลท่องเทีย่ วระหว่างเดือนพฤศจิกายนถึง เมษายน ขณะที่เกาะลันตาน้อยเงียบสงบเกือบทั้งปี เพราะเป็นชุมชนอยู่ อาศัยของชาวบ้าน พืน้ ทีเ่ กษตรกรรม และยังคงสภาพธรรมชาติอยูม่ าก

“ชาวบ้านมักมองว่า ลันตาใหญ่นักท่องเที่ยวมาก ทำ�เงินมาก ที่น่ลี ันตา น้อยไม่มีอะไรเลย มีแต่ควาย แต่นักท่องเที่ยวต่างชาติอยากดูควายไทย และนาข้าว เพราะบ้านเขาไม่มี ไม่เคยเห็นมาก่อน นาข้าวจึงเป็นเรือ่ งน่าตืน่ เต้น” อรุนากล่าว

ในภาพรวมพีช่ ยั กับอรุนาจะช่วยเสนอไอเดียว่าขยะพลาสติกแบบไหนเอา ไปทำ�อะไรได้บ้าง จากนั้นกลุ่มแม่บ้านจะคิดพลิกแพลงกันเอง “บางทีได้ วัตถุดิบมา ผ่านไปหนึ่งคืน สองคืน ตีหนึ่งนี่ไม่ได้นอน คิดอยู่จะทำ�อะไรดี นะ” ซูบกี ล่าว

ทั้งคู่เห็นโอกาสสร้างรายได้ให้ชุมชน จึงจัดทัวร์แบบหนึ่งวันหรือครึ่งวัน สำ�หรับชาวต่างชาติทม่ี าพักผ่อนบนเกาะลันตาใหญ่ โดยพาชมธรรมชาติและ วิถีชีวิตความเป็นอยู่ของผู้คนบนเกาะลันตาน้อย หากนักท่องเที่ยวอยาก ปลูกข้าวหรือเกีย่ วข้าวซึง่ มีคา่ ใช้จา่ ยทำ�กิจกรรมคนละ 500 บาท ก็ตอ้ งจ่าย เงินให้ชาวนาโดยตรง อรุนาเพียงช่วยประสานนัดหมาย

“ฉันพยายามผลักดันให้กลุม่ แม่บา้ นคิดนอกกรอบและลองลงมือทำ� พวกเขา เอาผลิตภัณฑ์ใหม่มาให้ดู ฉันมีหน้าทีแ่ นะนำ� ถ่ายภาพ เอาขึน้ เฟสบุค๊ บอกให้ เพือ่ นชาวต่างชาติมาอุดหนุน” อรุนาเล่า

เธอไม่ตอ้ งการฉวยประโยชน์จากชาวบ้าน จึงประกาศชัดเจนว่าไม่มกี ารหัก หัวคิวหรือรับเงินส่วนแบ่งใดใด เพราะเป้าหมายแท้จริงคือการพิสจู น์ให้ผคู้ น บนเกาะลันตาน้อยเห็นคุณค่าและมั่นใจว่า ทรัพยากรที่พวกเขามีสามารถ สร้างเม็ดเงินจากการท่องเที่ยวได้เช่นกัน โดยไม่จำ�เป็นต้องปรับเปลี่ยนตัว เองไปเดินบนเส้นทางเดียวกับเกาะลันตาใหญ่ กระทัง่ ช่วงต้นปี 2560 แม่ของอรุนาซึง่ อยูท่ อ่ี นิ เดียบอกเล่าเรือ่ งราวการทำ� กระเป๋าจากขยะพลาสติกของคนทีโ่ น่น พร้อมกับส่งภาพตัวอย่างมาให้ดู “ถ้าอินเดียทำ�ได้ ทีล่ นั ตาก็ท�ำ ได้เช่นกัน” เธอเชือ่ อย่างนัน้ โดยไม่รอช้าอรุณ านำ�ภาพตัวอย่างไปหารือกับกลุม่ แม่บา้ นเพือ่ ตัดเย็บกระสอบพลาสติกบรรจุ ข้าวสารเป็นถุงใส่ของ “เริม่ ทำ� 20 ใบ ขนาดใหญ่ ฉันเอาขึน้ บนอินเตอร์เน็ตแล้วรอดู แค่ 24 ชัว่ โมง อูว้ ขายหมดเกลีย้ ง ฉันรีบบอกแม่บา้ นเย็บเพิม่ เลย” อรุนาเล่าอย่างอารมณ์ ดีเมือ่ สิง่ ทีท่ ดลองได้รบั ความสนใจเกินคาด มันตอบโจทย์ในใจอย่างเหมาะเจาะและช่วยขยายแนวคิด No Plastic Bags สูว่ งกว้าง เพราะตัวเลือกนีเ้ ป็นมิตรกับสิง่ แวดล้อม แข็งแรงทนทาน ตัง้ ราคา ทีใ่ บละ 50 บาทถือว่าไม่ถกู ไม่แพง คนทำ�อยูไ่ ด้ คนไทยก็ซอ้ื ได้ หลังจากนัน้ ไม่นานก็มยี อดสัง่ ผลิตล็อตใหญ่รวม 700 ใบจากบริษทั ต่างชาติทซ่ี อ้ื ไปแจก ลูกค้าสวีเดนซึ่งเดินทางมาเที่ยวเกาะลันตา แน่นอนว่าเงินจากการขายถุง ทัง้ หมดส่งตรงถึงกลุม่ บ้านแบบเต็มเม็ดเต็มหน่วยเช่นเคย “ชาวสวีเดนอยูท่ น่ี ม่ี าก เรือ่ งพวกนีเ้ ขามาก่อนอยูแ่ ล้ว และอรุนาพูดภาษา สวีเดนได้ พอบอกไป เขาก็ตอบรับ” พีช่ ยั เสริม เมื่อผลิตภัณฑ์แรกไปได้สวยก็เริ่มมีผลิตภัณฑ์ท่ีสอง...สาม...สี่...ห้า จาก วัตถุดบิ ทีห่ ลากหลาย บางส่วนเป็นขยะทีร่ บั มาจากกลุม่ Trash Hero บางส่ วนก็เป็นขยะจากร้านอาหารหรือโรงแรมทีบ่ อกต่อๆ กันให้ชว่ ยแยก ทำ�ความ สะอาด และรวบรวมส่งจุดรับ 2 แห่งบนเกาะลันตาใหญ่ ซึง่ ผลตอบรับค่อน ข้างดีและมีคนให้ความร่วมมือมากขึน้ เรือ่ ยๆ

“โชคดีทเ่ี ราได้ท�ำ งานกับคนทีเ่ ปิดใจ ขยัน เก่ง แกมีไอเดียและอยากจะทำ� เรา เองก็สบายใจ สำ�คัญสุดคือทำ�แล้วต้องมีตลาด ให้เขามีรายได้ แฟนผมวิง่ (หา ช่องทาง) เยอะมาก กว่าจะผ่านมาถึงตรงนี”้ พีช่ ยั สรุป ...คือท่วงทำ�นองการทำ�งานทีส่ อดประสานกันอย่างลงตัว เพราะอยากให้ถงุ ใส่ของพวกนี้ถูกใช้งานแพร่หลายมากขึ้น ก้าวต่อจากนี้จึงเป็นการหาร้าน วางสินค้าบนเกาะลันตาใหญ่ ภายใต้เงือ่ นไขราคาขายทีเ่ ป็นธรรมกับกลุม่ แม่ บ้าน “ส่วนต่างราคาต้องไม่มากเกินไป ต้องแฟร์เทรด” อรุนาพยายามผลักดันการปฏิบตั อิ ย่างเท่าเทียมและให้เกียรติผลงาน สร้างสรรค์ของคนท้องถิน่ การอุดหนุนสินค้าของกลุม่ แม่บา้ นจึงมีนยั ถึงการ สนับสนุนพลังของผูห้ ญิงในชุมชน เธอไม่ได้มองแค่มติ ทิ างสิง่ แวดล้อม แต่ ผสานแนวคิดทีจ่ ะส่งเสริมให้ผหู้ ญิงพึง่ พาตัวเองเขาไปด้วย “ให้โอกาสแม่บ้านแสดงศักยภาพ ให้พวกเธอรู้ว่าสามารถสร้างรายได้และ ตระหนักถึงคุณค่าของตัวเอง ฉันบอกแม่บา้ นเสมอ เราต้องใช้ตน้ ทุนในท้อง ถิน่ สิง่ ทีม่ อี ยูท่ น่ี ่ี ไม่ใช่สง่ิ ที่มีอยู่ในกรุงเทพฯ หรือตัวเมืองกระบี่ ถึงตอนนี้ พวกเธอน่าจะเห็นแล้วว่าตัวเองและท้องถิน่ มีตน้ ทุนอะไรทีส่ ามารถเพิม่ มูลค่า ได้บ้าง เมื่อพวกเธอรู้สึกดีและตระหนักถึงคุณค่าของตัวเอง พวกเธอจะ ดูแลปกป้องลูกจากสิง่ เสพติดและอบายมุข ชุมชนในภาพรวมก็จะค่อยๆ ดี ขึน้ ” เธออธิบาย ขณะที่กลไกขับเคลื่อนสู่สังคมที่ดีค่อยๆ หมุนไปข้างหน้าทีละน้อย ความ เปลี่ยนแปลงบางประการก็ปรากฏชัด ไม่ใช่แค่ซูบีและกลุ่มแม่บ้านที่มอง ขยะในมุมใหม่และมีพฤติกรรมแยกขยะก่อนทิง้ คนในหมูบ่ า้ นบางคน รวม ถึงครูกบั เด็กๆ ในโรงเรียนประถมและศูนย์เด็กเล็กยังช่วยกันเลือกขยะทีใ่ ช้ ประโยชน์ได้ ล้างทำ�ความสะอาด แล้วส่งต่อให้ซบู ดี ว้ ย ...ล้วนเป็นดอกผลอันน่าชืน่ ใจทีผ่ ลิบานจากคนต้นทางซึง่ ปฏิเสธถุงพลาสติก นัน่ เอง

http://www.greenpeace.org/seasia/th/news/blog1/blog/61159/

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Think Green We are advocating the 3 R’s of environmental protection.

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Reuse Reduce Recycle REUSE

Plastic containers can become food storage, paper can become wrapping paper. The ways in which to reuse things are unlimited. All you need is to be creative. If being creative is not your thing, here are some other ideas: Buy a reusable water bottle and refill rather than buying umpteen plastic bottles of water each day. Use your own cloth shopping bags, Thai supermarkets will drown you in plastic waste if you don’t bring your own.

Designate a box for scrap paper and use it for printing all drafts or unofficial documents.

REDUCE

… YOUR CONSUMPTION The first step to reducing your impact on the environment, is reducing the amounts of resources you consume and use. Think twice before you buy or use anything. Do you really need it? By reducing your consumption, you will also decrease the amount of waste you produce. … YOUR WASTE There are also many other ways to reduce your waste.

The opportunities are nearly endless. Here are just a few ideas.

Think before you print or photocopy! Print and copy as little as possible. Edit on screen, not on paper.

Send and store documents like necessary papers and business proposals electronically instead of on paper.

Circulate documents instead of making an individual copy for everyone.

… YOUR ENERGY CONSUMPTION There are so many ways of optimizing your energy consumption, Turn off unused or unneeded lights.

Open widows on cooler days and evenings and enjoy some naturally good air instead of switching on the Air Conditioner.

Lighting, make sure you use Energy Saving bulbs such as LED’s

Select cold water for washing clothes Turn off computers when they are not in use.

When purchasing electrical equipment always look for the energy saving version, it will also save you money.

Move your refrigerator away from the wall. Leaving space between your refrigerator and the wall increases air circulation around the condenser coils, allowing the fridge to operate more efficiently. … YOUR OIL CONSUMPTION AND POLLUTION Drive Efficiently - If you must drive, drive a fuel-efficient car.

Please never leave your vehicle running while you’re not in it, this is an awful Thai habit at supermarkets.

RECYCLE

When buying any type of product, see if it is available with post-consumer recycled content.

Production of recycled paper uses only half the water and 3/4 of the energy than new paper.

Every ton of recycled paper saves almost 400 gallons of oil, three cubic yards of landfill space and seventeen trees.

If you recycle soda cans, the energy used, and air pollution created, is 95 percent less than if the cans were produced from raw materials.

You could operate a TV set for an estimated three hours with the energy saved by recycling just one aluminum can.

Thinking green means being aware of our interconnectedness with the world and reflecting on the unintended damage we cause nature in the daily course of our lives. Thinking green leads to acting green - taking corrective action to make environmental responsibility a reality.

Every person is the right person to act. Every moment is the right moment to begin.

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CRAFTY COCKTAIL COMPANY Crafty Cocktail Company has recently sprung up here on Koh Samui specialising in pop up bars, cocktail masterclasses and good times, priding themselves on handcrafted cocktails using market fresh ingredients….hence their tagline ’Garden to Glass’.

While catering for weddings, private parties or any event where their skills and expertise will elevate any party they will arrive at your location fully equipped to rock the party including the bar itself.

Down at Crafty Cocktail Headquarters, you will find a boutique speakeasy cocktail bar downstairs, set up for any private party or open to the public every Friday and Saturday evening serving up equisetic cocktails with a soulful vibe.

On the top floor they have a fully equipped Masterclass lab, perfect for that boozy night out learning the tricks of the trade. Whether it be a date night or a night out with friends Crafty promise an educational giggle. www.craftycocktailcompany.com

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Dirty Bass Fitness is a brand new fitness and dance studio situated in Bophut, and is extremely excited to be open and offering a huge range of classes for all ages and abilities. We have dance classes for children aged 8 and up, high energy fitness classes, conditioning classes, dance classes and aerobic based classes.

There really is something for everyone.

Ashley Bill, the creator of Dirty Bass Fitness is from the UK and has a HUGE background in dance and fitness.

He has danced from a very young age and has continued throughout all his life. He has also been a fully qualified Fitness Instructor for over 6 years and has performed and taught dance and fitness classes all over the world.

The classes on the timetable are varied and are for all levels of fitness. Even if the class is slightly more ad-

vanced, the moves used are completely adaptable for all fitness levels. This includes the dance classes. A dance background is in no way needed for these classes.

The choreography will be broken down, step by step to end in a performance you will be super proud of!

Dirty Bass Fitness has an online booking service which is simple and easy to use. Please visit www.dirtybassfitness. com <http://www.dirtybassfitness.com> to find out more information and class descriptions with the booking system. There is a maximum number of spaces for classes so be sure to book before to avoid disappointment!

Come on down and show me your “Dirty Bass Face”!!

Ashley Bill www.dirtybassfitness.com +66 6 3343 1787

Attwood Media After arriving on Koh Samui on xmas day in 2009 Russell realised quickly what a beautiful paradise location this would be to set-up his own professional photography & media business.

After several years focussing on wedding & honeymoon photography they have expanded their horizons into the real estate arena.

There are many attractive new development projects here in Samui and Phangan.

It’s vital for real estate owners to have outstanding promotional photography & video content to showcase their properties to the global marketplace.

This means a potent mix of stunning day and night-time shots combined with attention to fine detail.

Attwood Media provides promotional real estate photography and videography services.

All of their packages include aerial drone and even underwater footage, when required.

They will capture all the great footage you’ll need to elevate you above the competition.

They can also combine a mix of high-end luxury villa shoots with lifestyle model shootings, which help your customers to visualise themselves enjoying the luxury experience, showcasing in-house private chef and massage services provided, for example.

Get in touch and they will be happy create a bespoke package which will optimise the market value of your business to your global clients.

Russell Attwood +66 950 861 691 russell@attwood-media.com facebook.com/attwoodmediaproductions

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Simple Ways to Unclog Drains We’ve all been there, the drain whether shower or sink has clogged, we all know the warning signs. The sink takes a little longer to drain. Water doesn’t drain in the shower. And the smell which can be really unpleasant. They're all signs that you may soon be facing a clogged drain. And then one day, boom. Your drain is blocked completely. It's something you need to deal with NOW.

1. The Bent Wire Hanger or long cable tie Simple enough, but surprisingly effective. Take a regular wire coat hanger and straighten it out as best you can. Then, bend one end over to create a small hook. Push that past the drain cover and start fishing. You should be able to get all sorts of hair and nasty stuff out of the drain.

Also, a long cable tie is good, just cut deep nicks into the side and open them up so that it goes in easy but has many little hooks for all that gunge to get caught on when you pull it out. Remember, you always want to be pulling gunk out, not pushing it further.

2. Baking Soda and Vinegar or Baking Soda and Salt Mix 1/3 of a cup of baking soda with 1/3 of a cup of vinegar in a measuring cup. It will fizz immediately, and you should waste no time pouring it down the clogged drain. The fizzing action will help to remove the gunk, hair, and grime that has built up in the pipe. Let it sit for one hour or even overnight if you can. Flush with hot water. Alternatively, get as much of the dry baking soda as you can down the drain first, then pour on the vinegar.

Mix 1/2 cup of table salt with 1/2 cup of baking soda and pour down the blocked drain. Leave it for 10-20 minutes, then pour boiling water down. The salt, baking soda, and boiling water will produce a chemical reaction that should dissolve some of the nastiest blockages.

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3. The Wet & Dry Vacuum If you have a wet & dry shop vacuum, it can become a terrific tool to unclog drains.

First, set it to vacuum liquids. Cover up the vent to prevent a mess. Then, create the tightest seal you can over the drain. With the vacuum turned on its highest setting, it can be powerful enough to draw the clog up the pipe and into the vacuum bag. It doesn't always work, but it's worth a shot if you have one.

4. Boiling Water Tips don't get any easier than this. Just pour boiling water slowly down the drain in two to three stages, allowing the hot water to work for a several seconds in between each pour.

This is usually the easiest and quickest way to unclog a drain.

5. Cleaning the Pipe I’m not a great at home repairs but this is quite easy to do. First, place an empty bucket underneath the U-shaped pipe beneath the sink.

The bucket will collect the water that will spill out once you open the pipe. Using a plumber's wrench, loosen the slip nuts at both ends of the pipe. You should be able to finish the operation by hand. When the trap is free, remove it and turn it upside down, emptying the contents into the bucket. You may also need to fish around inside it for debris and do the same with the pipes that were holding it. An old toothbrush is good for getting the tough gunk out. Rinse the trap with water and then put it all back together. In most cases, that will have done the trick. A good tip is to use that white very thin PTFE tape available at all local hardware stores on the threads when you put it back together, it makes sure everything is 100% watertight and shouldn’t leak.

6. The Drain Snake This is a fairly low-tech piece of equipment that works wonders. It's basically a long flexible metal rope with a spiral of metal at the end. This will actually work it way round all those hard to reach corners where the blockage could be.

These are quick and easy tips that should help you deal with the most stubborn blockages.

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LIVING IN KOH SAMUI

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Despite being only 230km2 Koh Samui is one of the world’s top holiday destinations, pulling in tourists from across the globe... so popular in fact that people often don’t want to leave! The beautiful beaches, laidback lifestyle and plentiful amenities are just a few of the attractions that inspire people to pick up house and relocate to this idyllic island. Whether you are considering a permanent move or a holiday home, Koh Samui has plenty of exciting real estate opportunities to be snapped up.

Attracting 1million+ visitors annually, Koh Samui is unique in that it appeals to a large variety of tourists including young back-packers, families, couples and high-end luxury travelers - as such the island takes on multiple personalities providing a considerable offering of accommodation, entertainment, shopping and dining. This can prove advantageous to those wishing to move as although one area might not suit there is bound to be a contrasting locality relatively close by. Samui bridges island life and comfortable western living perfectly, allowing residents to benefit from the relaxed ‘barefoot’ atmosphere whilst also indulging in their expected home comforts. The island has developed considerably over the years and now boasts a full range of service amenities and facilities.

When it comes to ease of living the island boasts a good range of shopping facilities with Tesco, Makro, Big C and Tops supermarkets. Frequent 7-Elevens, Family Marts and Tesco Express make day-to-day shopping easy as well as the numerous fresh markets in each

area offering reasonably priced local cuisine alongside fresh fruit, vegetables, meats and fish. The retail market in Samui has shown considerable expansion over the last few years - most notably in the form of the recently opened Central Festival Shopping mall showcasing a delightful mix of local crafts and entertainment beside high end shopping and dining experiences. The mall caters to all budgets from designer fashion brands like Jim Thompson and Jaeger to high street brands such as Uniqlo and Aiiz. The Central World department store stocks international brands in clothes, accessories, toiletries and electronics. Chaweng, Bophut and Lamai also have busy shopping high-streets; Bophut in particular boasts an eclectic mix of boutique and luxury stores, most prominently in the newly built and stylish ‘The Wharf’ Shopping area.

Known internationally for its comprehensive list of fine dining experiences and involvement of top class chefs, Samui is the first stop for many foodies exploring Thailand. The island hosts a plethora of 5 star dining establishments boasting top-class wine selections, artfully created dishes and opulent surroundings.

Fortunately, not all eating experiences need pull so heavily on the purse strings, Samui offers a range to suit all budgets from boutique bistro’s, casual dining and, not forgetting, the impressive selection of local Thai restaurants offering a more affordable eating experience. Koh Samui is also a forerunner in the health food market, with many businesses successfully promoting specialised dining including raw, vegan and gluten free options. samui phangan real estate

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As with dining, the nightlife in Samui is diverse and works hard to cover all bases and preferences. Long-standing sophisticated beach clubs like Beach Republic and Nikki Beach serve top class food and beverages in chic poolside surroundings. For a livelier scene the bustling Chaweng high street, with it’s all-night bars and clubs attracts flocks of young travelers every night and regularly hosts international DJs and performers. Bophut’s small cobbled streets brimming with boutique bars and beachside restaurants is the perfect retreat for laid back, upmarket cocktail sipping. Lamai lies somewhere in between the two, appealing to both families and young people in search of a slightly less intense night out. Lipa Noi is favoured for romantic getaways, offering a secluded, yet still well catered option. Finally, displaying a delightful ramshackle charm, Nathon is a glimpse into a more authentic Thai residential experience away from the tourist route.

For families moving to Koh Samui there is a wide choice of well-established nurseries and schools. International School Samui (ISS), Oonrack, Panyadee the British International Scool or Lamai International School provide reliable, internationally accredited education of high standard mostly following the English National Curriculum.

There are a growing range of clubs and weekend activities available around the island to keep everyone in the family busy, including sporting clubs such as: football, dance, ju jitsu and horse riding and also more relaxed family days out at Coco Splash or Pink Elephant amusement park.

Koh Samui is now easily very accessible both from within and outside Thailand; flights arrive and depart direct to Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Singapore, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur and there are also two ferry piers serving the mainland. With this ease of access and so much on offer, Koh Samui has now become as much a place to live as it is a place to visit. It is a multi-faceted residential island with an enviable range of services and facilities to choose from, all of which combine to provide ‘Samuians’ with the perfect long-stay or permanent residence.

With regard to real estate on Koh Samui, traditionally development on the island has been more abundant on the Northern and Eastern coasts mostly due to the proximity of busier towns, golf courses and of course the airport. These areas are significantly lucrative in terms of rental potential, and currently the most secure in terms of resale, as most tourists and buyers are still focusing on this part of the island.

However, over the past few years the west coast has seen accelerated development, including a number of luxury hotels and resorts, so would certainly present an exciting opportunity for purchasers. While buying property in a foreign country is always going to be a big jump, investors in Samui can feel secure that they are investing in a rising market with solid foundations.

As property offerings continue to improve in terms of scope and quality, Samui has attracted purchasers internationally, most numerous originating from China, Russia and the Middle East. Virtually all investors have seen their investment increase in value – capital appreciation varying from 15-20% annually or up to 90-100% from the launch of a project to transfer of title! The range of properties on offer has also diversified greatly, while once thai style villas and lower lying land was the main option now there is an ever growing number of western style condominium buildings, townhouses and luxury mountain villas.

The rise in real estate has ensured that the property sector is soundly supported by professional services, such as English speaking lawyers; reliable real estate corporations; quality construction companies and efficient building suppliers. However it is still important to choose carefully and consider legal requirements at the time – please see back pages for more details on upto-date requirements. It is highly suggested that you speak with a qualified agent first if you do desire to invest in the island.

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LIVING IN KOH PHANGAN

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Are you a discerning traveller? Wish to relax? Want to be active? Yearning for the element of balance?

Then you need to look no further than incredible Koh Phangan where you will find meditation, yoga, saunas, detox and wellness centres to Muay Thai boxing, kayaking, wakeboarding, kite surfing, beach volleyball, paddle boarding, zip lining, elephant trekking, archery, diving, snorkelling, wave riding, free diving, horse riding, trekking trails, hiking trails, mountain biking, rock climbing and fine dining all at your fingertips.

Koh Phangan, accessible via boat/catamaran from mainland Suratthani or a short ferry ride from Koh Samui, may be synonymous for the Full Moon Party contained at the southern most tip of the island, however, Koh Samui's pretty little sister has so much more to offer for all discerning tastes and budgets.

Blessed with an abundance of waterfalls, the most famous of which must be Than Sadet Waterfall visited many times by the revered Great Rama V who left his royal seal engraved on a rock which can still be seen to this day. The late and beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej (also known as Rama IX - as he was the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty) had also visited Koh Phangan thus this island holds a spiritual connection to the Thai nation and tourists alike.

Buddhist Monks realised Koh Phangan's tranquillity and spiritual importance and subsequently settled in Wat Phu Khao Noi just outside of the main town of Thong Sala as one of the first temples on the island.

Within an area of approximately 167km2 with over 70% being unspoilt mountainous and tropical forest many more temples are nestled coherently within the islands natural flora and fauna offering a feast for the eyes of all visitors.

Koh Phangan being relatively undiscovered and undeveloped still has the postcard perfect secluded deserted beach coves awaiting discovery via the traditional mode of transport, the long tail boat or for the more intrepid explorer by hike. You truly feel that you are the first to leave a footprint!

In that vein Koh Phangan's beauty is emerging as an attractive destination for weddings and events. Due to Koh Phangan's granite structure, there are several small mountains where it's possible to trek/hike. The highest being Khao Raa at over 600m above sea level taking 2-3 hours to realise the summit. There is a bounty of wildlife from monkeys, wild boar, exotic reptiles to stunning birds of paradise not forgetting the spectacular coral reefs that envelop the plentiful bays where the amazing underwater world is accessible for snorkelers and divers equally.

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Luxurious chartered yachts circumnavigate this idyllic isle daily. Soaking up the bountiful canopy from off shore then anchoring to witness a stunning sunset that Mother Nature delivers time and time again.

Koh Phangan, situated within the Gulf of Thailand in the province of Suratthani is the centre of the Samui Archepelago. Shouldering Koh Samui and Koh Tao it is not only “worth a visit” it is an essential enhancement to your Kingdom Of Thailand visit.

The versatility found on the island of Koh Phangan is a draw to visitors of all walks and ages.

The original back packers of yesteryear have now grown up and are the new breed of diverse visitor, with their families, who are investing in this slice of paradise.

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Found predominantly in the more relaxed north and west of Koh Phangan you will see a more authentic Thailand with top end luxury villas aesthetically constructed and enhanced by the native flora and dramatic landscape.

An integration that is refreshing and in keeping with traditional Thai styles and values to which a certain clientele look for.

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The indigenous populace continue to harvest cashew nuts, coconuts, squid and fish however there is a harmonic co-dependence between the local and expat communities, unlike neighbouring islands, a balance that is invigorating to witness.

Benefiting from the creature comforts of a Makro, Big C, Tesco Lotus Supermarkets, Home Mart, Home Pro, a choice of delicatessens plus fine dining, Koh Phangan is moving forward at a slow but steady pace.

The island of Koh Phangan is a phenomenally special destination, some would say a national treasure. It is surely a gem in the Gulf of Thailand.

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LAND TITLE DEEDS IN THAILAND There are two main types of land ownership in Thailand which we should explain

RIGHTS OF POSSESSION Firstly there is the right of possession, for example, land that has been used by a family for generations to the benefit of the land and they have possession rights of the land under the civil and commercial code. Such titles are Sor Kor 1,Tor Bor 5 , 6 or Sor Por Gor 4. These titles basically are only family possession rights and generally only used for farming. These titles can not be bought or sold and no building rights or legal acts would be allowed on the land. I do know of cases where families being in possession of certain pieces of land for generations have been able to upgrade them to regular land title deeds but this is not generally the case and any serious investor would not normally give any credibility to these titles of possession.

RIGHTS OF OWNERSHIP Usually we are looking for land title deeds giving right of ownership not possession. Here there are basically three title deeds:- Chanote, Nor Sor 3 and Nor Sor 3 Gor. The most sought after titles are the Chanote and the Nor Sor 3 Gor as both these titles have legal documents of Rights of Ownership and can be sub-divided into smaller plots and planning permission and any such legal acts can be carried out immediately on the land.The only difference with the Nor Sor 3 is that although legal documents are issued for the land it has not been accurately surveyed which can lead to problems in verifying actual land area. And if any legal act is to take place on this land it must be published for at least 30 days.

As we have been saying all the way through if it is not clear 100%, seek the advice of a legal professional in this field, as there are also many other issues that are important to consider such as servitude, access and rights of way.

LAND MEASUREMENT & SURVEY Land in Thailand is measured in Rai, Ngan and Talang Wah. • 1 Wah= 4 sqm • 1 Ngan= 100 Wah or 400 sqm • 4 Ngan= 1 Rai or 1600 sqm In comparison to Western Standards: • 2.50 Rai= 1 Acre • 6.25 Rai= 1 Hectare

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TIPS FOR STARTING A NEW BUSINESS Are you planning to start your own business for the first time in Thailand? If so, we hope this useful information will help put your business on the right track.

The simplest and easiest sort of company for foreigners to form with a small business is a Thai Limited Company.

In Thailand, a Limited Company is a company with up to 100 shareholders, who share the same business purpose and is formed with a Capital divided into equal shares.

GETTING STARTED To set up a company, you must first have the memorandum that can be acquired at the registration office. To properly register, you are required to provide the authorities with details of your company and list a minimum of three shareholders (who can either be Thai or foreign nationals or both). At least seven days after you first approach the department, you can call a shareholder’s meeting to reach an agreement on the purpose of your business and set up the company’s operational rules.

Having agreed on the purpose of your business, you can then apply for business registration at the same department.

If you cannot agree on company rules, you can refer to those stated in the Civil and Commercial Code’s partnership and companies section.

SHARES Besides the issues of business registration, you must also make sure that your company’s shares are worth no less than 5 baht each. These shares can be transferred or even sold if the company has no regulations on this matter.

Every shareholder must be given a share certificate, a document that guarantees their status as a shareholder.

Should anyone wish to transfer their shares to another party; they have to fill in the share transfer form that confirms the deal between the transferor and transferee.

The company also has to have in its possession a register of shareholders that contains a record of all the company’s shareholders. The book is evidence that will identify the company’s shareholders.

SHAREHOLDERS AND CHAIRPERSON A Limited Company’s shareholders can be either Thai or foreign nationals or both, but the percentage of shares held by foreign national plays a significant role in determining the nationality of your company, which may impose serious limitations on the company’s rights, such as landownership.

If less than 49% of your company’s shares are held by foreigners, your company is considered a Thai company.

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However, if foreign nationals hold more than 49% of the shares, your company is a foreign company.

The significant differences between Thai and foreign companies operating in Thailand lie in their rights to buy and own properties or other businesses. It is therefore important, especially for those in real estate and development businesses, to know and remember that unless your company is Thai, you are restricted in the ability to possess and obtain land and property in this country without an exemption granted by the government.

Foreign companies are also restricted to certain activities and to proceed with certain operations the company will have to apply for permission from the government. In such instances, applications will be considered case by case. They will also face tough scrutiny and strict restrictions on their right to operate and ability to run their business. These companies will be treated in the same way as foreign nationals seeking jobs in Thailand.

If you are registered as a Thai company, you are automatically granted the right to purchase and own properties and other business and will be treated the same way as a Thai citizen. However, according to new legislation that has recently come into effect, the Land Department’s staff are now required to thoroughly investigate your Thai shareholders’ sources of income. Thai shareholders in a company wishing to purchase properties in Thailand have to declare their income and provide the authorities with evidence that proves their ability to co-invest with other foreign shareholders in the same company. Only those successful in convincing the authorities are granted the right to purchase and possess land. Companies with approval from the Land Department can then proceed with their applications for land title deeds or other certificates of use and possession.

LITTLE THINGS THAT MATTER A company limited has to have its own board of directors to act on behalf of the company. This panel will, however, act under the regulations and agreements approved by the shareholders. Appointing directors or removing any of them requires shareholders approval.

At the end of the company’s financial year, within five months, it shall be the duty of the company to present the balance sheet to the Department of Business Development (DBD). If your company fails to present the balance sheet, the company will be fined up to 50,000 baht and the company’s board of directors may also be fined up to 50,000 baht. If the committee refuses to pay the fine, the police can appeal to the court for a warrant and file a lawsuit against the resilient parties. Withdrawal of the company’s business registration is also another penalty the company may face, should they not provide the authorities with the necessary statement.

Information courtesy of Khun Surin Puangpakdee Senior Lawyer NSP&Laws Firm +66 077 458 204

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BUILDING REGULATIONS ON KOH SAMUI In order to build on Koh Samui you must first obtain a building permit from the municipality office and your building must meet certain requirements, depending on the location of the land on which you wish to build.

There are 4 defined areas for land depending on its distance from the beach.

(See diagram on opposite page)

STAGE 1. Land up to 10 Meters from the beach. The law states that no construction is permitted within this area.

STAGE 2. Land up to 50 Meters from the beach. Within this area you are permitted to construct a single storey

building only It’s height cannot exceed 6 Meters (including the roof) and the building cannot exceed the maximum allowed area of 75 Square Meters.

STAGE 3. Land up to 200 Meters from the beach. Within this area you are permitted to build up to a maximum height of 12 Meters (including the roof). The maximum allowed size is 2000 Square Meters.

STAGE 4. Land located more than 200 Meters from the beach. Within this area, building of up to 12 Meters in height (including the roof) can be constructed.

In addition, all buildings must now be constructed with peaked roofs, flat roofs are no longer permitted.

Information courtesy of Manit Tajew (Senior Lawyer Miklaw Associates)

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ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS ON KOH SAMUI AND KOH PHANGAN There are defined areas relative to the distance above sea-level (i.e., reference to height above sea rather than set-back from shore-line), pursuant to the Regulations of Resource and Environment, 30th May 2557 (2014) (“Environmental Regulations”).

Level 1 - Land less than 80 metres above sea level.

In general, no additional rules apply in this level, subject to rules relating to hotels (50 percent of hotel land area must be left un-built on and “green”), residential projects consisting of 10+ units (must have water and waste treatment facilities), in addition to rules relating to water-dams, golf courses and airports.

Level 2 - Land between 80 – 140 metres above sea level.

Within this level, a single family home may be constructed on land that is 100 square wah or greater (if the land is less than 100 square wah, construction is prohibited). Structures cannot exceed 6 metres in height and must leave 50 percent of the land un-built on and “green; must have an architectural design based on traditional Thai, tropical or local aesthetics; must have a roof consisting of 80 percent of the total building area, and that matches the natural surroundings; and must include an approved water-drainage system, to prevent flooding.

Level 3 – Land greater than 140 metres above sea-level.

Within this level, the same rules apply as in Level 2; and in addition, structures in Level 3 cannot exceed 90 square metres.

Slope Rules In all levels mentioned, where the land has a slope of between 35-50 degrees, only a single family home is permitted, which cannot exceed 6 metres in height and 80 square metres in area, and which must leave 75 percent of the land un-built on (50 percent of the un-built land area must be “green” with native trees). Furthermore, the land area must be 120 square wah or greater, otherwise construction is prohibited. If the slope is greater than 50 metres, construction is likewise prohibited.

Information courtesy of Jeffrey Martin of Limcharoen Legal www.Limcharoen.com

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illa rental is fast becoming the preferred holiday accommodation option for a vast majority of vacationers to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan.

Renting a villa as a family or group of friends can prove far more economical in the long run than hotel accommodation and can afford you the luxury and privacy you seek on a holiday without breaking the bank.

For longer term lets, there is a multitude of options from private owners to agent lets ranging from basic to 6 star luxury – all you need to do is spend some time finding the right villa for your long-term living needs.

Holiday villas are generally fully furnished and include a full western kitchen with appliances, towels and bed linens, water and electricity and will normally include a maid service who will come once or more a week to change linen and tidy the villa, as well as a maintenance person to take care of the gardens and pool if included.

There are a host of other optional services on offer such as a private chef, babysitting, pre-arrival shopping, laundry, driver or car hire, butler, island tours, personal training, massage and spa treatments, Thai cooking lessons...simply do your research and ask lots of questions when selecting your villa to see what is available to you during your stay.

If booking your villa from outside of Thailand, it may be wise to use one of the more established

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and recognised agents to ensure you are getting what you pay for. While it may seem cheaper to go directly through the home-owner, agencies usually have representatives in Samui and Phangan who can advocate on your behalf. That can include minor repairs or even moving you to another property if you’re not satisfied with your original choice. That’s something that the owner can’t help you with.

Prices can vary greatly depending on the location of the villa (closer to the beach or beach-front means you will pay for the access and view!), the size/bedroom numbers, the facilities, services and the standard of the villa - with several levels of luxury available! There are hundreds of villas available on the islands starting from basic, mid-level, luxury and beyond – it’s truly reliant on your budget and your requirements - either way, you will not be stuck for choice.

Generally a deposit of 50% or more is required to secure the villa of your choice prior to your holiday and the remainder paid in full upon arrival, this may vary from agent to agent. Read the rental agreement very carefully to make sure you understand what’s provided as well as any and all conditions, exclusions, inclusions, costs and penalties.

When you decide on the ideal holiday villa to suit your needs, you can relish in the fact that you will enjoy privacy, space and of course the beautiful tropical surrounds of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. Happy holidaying!

HOW TO FIND YOUR PERFECT ISLAND RETREAT

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Villa Letting agents ADVANCE INTER DEVELOPMENT............. 077 231 625

NIRVANA Villa...............................info@nirvana-villa.com

Blue Building....................................... 082 819 5815

OVERSEAS PROPERTY PORTFOLIO....... 080 535 1725

CENTURY 21 ZAZEN............................... 089 866 8931

ONYX REALTY......................................... 093 878 2824

EATS & RETREATS................................... 089 866 4515

PALM GROUP ASIA................................. 085 795 9393

EVER ASIA ENTERPRISES....................... 093 575 4757

PHATHONG RESIDENCE.........................089 813 5715

HORIZON HOMES..................................... 077 417 005

REMAX ISLAND REAL ESTATE................ 080 041 0420

HORIZON RESIDENCE............................ 085 660 2794

SAGE LAND & HOUSE............................. 089 016 9750

INFINITY RESIDENCES & RESORT............ 077 914 050

SAMUI BEACH VILLAGE............................ 077 418 256

IVL Property.......................................... 077 417 113

SAMUI ESCAPES....................................... 077 425 136

KALARA INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES..... 077 246 100

SAMUI PROPERTY CENTRE.................... 087 180 7247

KLIK ASIA.................................................. 089 866 4515

SAMUI EXOTIC PROPERTIES.................. 091 043 1204

Koh Phangan Luxury Villas.................. 077 374 354

SAMUJANA.............................................. 080 886 4226

KOH SAMUI LAND & HOMES.................. 089 474 1837

Seanado Property & Management.. 062 686 2888

KOH SAMUI PROPERTIES......................... 077 484 770

Silk........................................................... 077 423 766

LUXURY VILLAS AND HOMES................... 077 427 648

THE SEA.................................................... 077 960 567

LUXURY VILLAS SAMUI........................... 084 842 7506

Thong Lang Villa................................ 062 895 9924

LUXURY VILLAS SIAM............................. 087 922 8381

Vauban Real Estate Samui.................. 077 963 146

LAEM SOR VILLAGE................................ 081 406 1065

Villa Maya............................................... 077 417 113 samui phangan real estateâ&#x20AC;&#x192;

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ISLAND CONTACTS PROPERTY DEVELOPERS/ ESTATE AGENTS 10 STARS REAL ESTATE...................................... 086 273 1117 ADVANCE INTER DEVELOPMENTS .....................077 231 625 Ample samui.......................................................096 979 6442 ANAMAYA SAMUI.................................................... 077 417 113 ANGTHONG APARTMENTS....................................077 430 326 ANGTHONG SUNSET SEAVIEW VILLAS.............089 972 1539 APOLLO BEACH CLUB ........................................085 906 2630 AQUALINA SAMUI.................................................081 837 6001 Ariya Samui.........................................................062 686 2888 AZUR SAMUI.........................................................098 050 2120 BAAN FAA SAI BY ANGTHONG HILLS...................086 256 555 BAAN RAK TALAY .................................................. 077 430 326 BAN TAI ESTATE...................................................094 598 8475 BAANSUAY LAND & HOUSE..................................077 426 967 BAMBUH................................................................086 061 4280 BAN SWEET COCONUT.......................................089 500 9800 BASE DEVELOPMENTS.........................................077 961 762 BAVARIA VILLAS ................................................. 083 590 6190 Bay Residence Koh Phangan ..................... 086 074 9219 BEACH REPUBLIC................................................ 089 011 9538 BLUE BUILDING PROPERTY ..............................082 819 5815 BLUE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION .................... 087 046 1314 BLUE SEA RESIDENCE .......................................083 593 3967 CALLISTO LUXURY VILLAS.................................081 893 5996 CD&P......................................................................081 924 9574 CENTURY 21 ZAZEN PROPERTIES....................093 580 3072 CHAWENG BAYVIEW RESORT...........................077 414 071-5 CHAWENG COVE BEACH RESORT......................077 422 509 DHEVATARA PROPERTY........................................077 430 326 ECO REAL ESTATE ASIA........................................077 961 991 EMERALD RESIDENCE........................................081 903 8003 EVER ASIA ENTERPRISES..................................093 575 4757 EXCLUSIVE VILLA ................................................084 708 1501 HILLSIDE VILLAGE...............................................081 903 8003 HOLLYWOOD VILLA..............................................083 396 0244 HORIZON HOMES...................................................077 417 005 HORIZON Residence...........................................077 417 005 Infinity Residences & Resort Koh Samui.....077 914 050 IVL Property........................................................ 077 417 113 KOH PHANGAN LUXURY VILLAS..........................077 374 354 KOH PHANGAN HOLIDAY HOMES......................087 898 3918 KOH SAMUI LAND & HOME..................................089 474 1837 KOH SAMUI PROPERTIES.....................................077 484 770 KALARA INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES..............077 246 100 KIRIKAYAN...............................................................077 247 867 LOTUS TERRACES...............................................089 972 3043 LUXURY LIVING KOH SAMUI...............................091 034 3808 LUXURY VILLAS AND HOMES...............................077 427 648 LUXURY VILLA SAMUI..........................................084 842 7506 LUXURY VILLAS SIAM..........................................087 922 8381 LUXURY PROPERTIES KOH SAMUI......................077 423 503 MANDALAY BEACH VILLAS.................................093 878 2824 MANDALAY SAMUI DEVELOPMENTS ................093 745 0566 Marina Bay Samui.............................................098 742 6760 MINI GOLF.............................................................081 787 9148 NARESH..................................................................077 426 944

NAUTILUS..............................................................082 427 4888 Nature Architects.........................................063 592 8956 NIRVANA Villa.... ..................................info@nirvana-villa.com OCEANS VIEW RESIDENCE..................................077 423 503 OCEAN 11 BEACH FRONT RESIDENCE.............089 813 5715 OCEANIS SAMUI.....................................................077 423 503 OVERSEAS PROPERTY PORTFOLIO ................080 535 1725 ONYX REALTY ......................................................093 878 2824 PALM CREEK RESIDENCE...................................081 374 0014 PALM GROUP ASIA...............................................085 795 9393 PANORAMA GROUP SAMUI.................................083 597 8633 PEARL PROPERTY...............................................081 370 2480 PHATHONG RESIDENCE.....................................089 813 5715 PLUMERIA PLACE..................................................077 430 043 REMAX ISLAND REAL ESTATE ...........................080 041 0420 REPLAY SAMUI ..................................................... 077 448 201 RESOTEL GROUP INTERNATIONAL...................081 737 3076 SAMRAN GARDENS.............................................089 474 1837 SAMUI BURI BEACH RESORT............................077 447 275-9 Samui Emerald Villas....................................098 437 5231 SAMUI ESCAPES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT..... 077 245 136 SAMUI EXOTIC PROPERTIES................................077 484 962 SAMUI Living Company....................................093 697 6647 SAMUI PHANGNAN PROPERTIES.......................081 979 0679 SAMUI PROPERTY INVESTMENTS.....................087 886 6437 SAMUI PROPERTY CENTRE ...............................083 182 5430 SAGE LAND & HOUSE..........................................089 016 9750 SAMUI RESOTEL BEACH RESORT.......................077 422 374 SAMUI BE ONE CO., LTD...................................... 077 960 560 SAMUI BEACH VILLAGE.........................................077 430 326 SAMUI DIAMOND PROPERTIES..........................087 895 4132 SAMUJANA............................................................080 886 4226 SAITARN SAMUI....................................................094 805 7799 Seanado Property & Management...........062 686 2888 SHAnti Samui......................................................092 470 4817 SIAM IMMO COMPANY.........................................081 850 6475 SINTHORANEE PROPERTY...................................077 414 222 SKYPIA SAMUI......................................................098 742 6760 Solar City..........................................................095 361 4559 STEJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Y PROPERTIES AND DEVELOPERS.........095 739 6170 SUNWAY VILLAS...................................................091 043 7977 TALING NGAM TROPICAL VILLA..........................089 651 0302 TANAPA HOME......................................................086 944 0476 THE BAY SAMUI.................................................... 084 111 7500

The Green Place Residence........................093 574 8735 THE ROYAL MOUNTAIN........................................081 956 1636 THE SEA KOH SAMUI.............................................077 961 982 THE SEASONS......................................................080 776 5822 Thong Lang Villa.............................................062 895 9924 THONG NAI PAN ESTATE.....................................083 391 8159 TROPICAL HOME.................................................082 179 3933 VANAYA LUXE PRIVATE VILLAS..........................093 745 0566 Vauban Real Estate Samui..............................077 963 146 VERANO RESIDENCE..........................................083 182 5430 VERTICOLOR SAMUI .............................................077 914 000 Villa Maya............................................................. 077 417 113 VILLA TAWAN........................................................094 598 8475 X2 RESIDENCES...................................................082 495 2525

LEGAL SERVICES LIMCHAROEN LEGAL...........................................093 575 9675 BLUMENTHAL RICHTER & SUMET.......................077 231 732 CHARNDELL DISPUTE MANAGEMENT................02 514 9170 DFDL Legal & Tax.................................................077 960 757 MANIT ASSOCIATES...............................................077 458 135 NAI ANDREW PARK..............................................081 830 4462 NSP & LAWS FIRM..................................................077 458 204 SUKHOTHAI INTER LAW........................................077 430 642 VITTAYA BUSINESS LAW OFFICE ........................077 484 470

LIGHTING SYSTEMS CREATIVE SYSTEM PROJECTS ........................ 080 698 6811 JMAN LTEK LED-LIGHTING................................. 081 893 5996 AV INSTALLATION SYSTEM.................................089 971 5775

HOME & DECOR CERA......................................................................084 648 5333 Happy + Co..........................................................091 159 9673 I.P.M. SAMUI..........................................................081 894 4093 Loft by oriental living...................................077 247 675 ONE STOP SOLUTIONS.......................................081 893 4935 NUTTARAT DECORATE .........................................077 920 266 ORchId house Design & interiors ............091 159 9673 ORIENTAL LIVING...................................................077 247 675 Pure Samui.........................................................092 652 4248 SLEEP NAKED............................................. www.sleepnaked.hk SURAT BAANSAUY...............................................081 691 1719 SUNFLEX ASIA...................................................... 077 414 412

SECURITY SYSTEMS B-SMART SYSTEMS...............................................077 248 362 CREATIVE SYSTEM PROJECTS ........................ 080 698 6811

AUDIO VISUAL INTERIOR DESIGN AV INSTALLATION SYSTEM.................................089 971 5775 AVIVA........................................................................02 685 3676 CREATIVE SYSTEM PROJECTS ........................ 080 698 6811

GARDEN & LANDSCAPE BOTANICAL DESIGNS LANDSCAPING...............084 315 9742

KITCHEN HARDWARE FRANKE KITCHENS................................................02 236 9777 HAFELE...................................................................077 423 580 IKON KITCHEN......................................................061 549 7855 IPM SAMUI.............................................................081 894 4093 ONE STOP SOLUTIONS.......................................081 893 4935 RS VENTURE.......................................................02 662 3571-3

SWIMMING POOLS CP POOL..................................................................077 234 410 DESJOYAUX............................................................077 247 588 JD POOLS................................................................077 427 356 PARADISE POOL INTERIORS.......085 863 9729 / 062 223 1546 POOL & SHADE.......................................................077 423 460 TSP POOLS.............................................................077 234 034

DESIGN SERVICES Archi Studio......................................................089 972 2445 ORCHID HOUSE DESIGN & INTERIORS ............091 159 9673 Samui Aerial Mapping.....................................090 158 3501 SAMUI GRAPEVINE..............................................080 620 9964 SIL ARCHITECTS..................................................083 690 9700 THAI REVIVAL DESIGN.........................................089 612 0684 WEB MARKETING AND RESERVATIONS............089 866 4515

PHOTOGRAPHY ANNE SOPHIE SAMUIPICS..................................080 102 9791 CHRONOS DYNAMICS.........................................081 894 4513 CLAUDIO / FANTASYATWORK.COM ...................087 270 4972 cut productions.............................................080 102 9791 HELICAM AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY.....................089 874 7464 ORIENTAL LIVING...................................................077 247 675 Samui Aerial Mapping.....................................090 158 3501 SKY PIXELS...........................................................080 102 9791

ENGINEERING SERVICES EASTERN TECHNICAL ENGINEERING

077 295 316

HOME SERVICES ADEPT ASIA...........................................................081 978 3712 AUTOMATIC GATE................................................081 892 1066 CERIS LAFARGE ROOFING...................................02 586 5600 ECO PEST CONTROL...........................................085 791 2496 EUROPEAN RAIN GUTTERING..............................077 423 073 FAR THAWEE PORN............................................077 245 570-1 INFINITY HOME MANAGEMENT............................077 426 608 NITE STONE............................................................077 247 769 ODOR CLEAN........................................................087 976 9589 ONE STOP SOLUTIONS.......................................081 893 4935 SAMUI squeaky clean windows..................087 013 7650 SEARA SPORTS......................................................076 355 040 SUNFLEX ASIA........................................................077 414 412 Termite Tech..................................................... 095 428 1121 THE STONE DOCTOR..........................................087 282 4930 The Clean Team................................................064 415 9439

FINANCE SERVICE

MAINTENANCE SERVICE AirAsia...................................................................02 515 9999

GFS AUSTRALASIA...............................................085 795 9393

ADEPT ASIA...........................................................081 978 3712

MBK GUARANTEE................................................081 278 5382

MANAGING SAMUI..................................................077 430 010

INSURANCE SERVICES

The Clean Team................................................064 415 9439

CT TRADING INSURANCE.....................................038 420 618

BANGKOK AIRWAYS ...........................................077 422 512-9

ENSURE ASIA..........................................................077 417 015

PROJECT MANAGEMENT ADEPT ASIA...........................................................081 978 3712 DMA........................................................................085 790 1520 RS BUILT ..............................................................086 271 0156 SAMUI ARCHITECT.............................................. 085 782 1852 SIL ARCHITECTS..................................................083 690 9700 STERLING CONSTRUCTION THAILAND.............085 233 9630 Nature Architects.........................................063 592 8956

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Nature Architects.........................................063 592 8956 ADEPT ASIA...........................................................081 978 3712 BLUE BUILDING...................................................... 077 430 411 EXIM STUDIO..........................................................02 934 7921 KOH SAMUI CONSTRUCTION.............................089 510 2040 Luxury VILLAS & HOMES....................................077 430 326 PALM CONSTRUCTION..........................................077 961 991 P&W CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT.................077 238 182 RS BUILT ..............................................................086 271 0156 SEA B.C...................................................................077 960 584 STERLING CONSTRUCTION THAILAND ............085 233 9630 TROPICAL BUILDERS.............................................077 602 262

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SQUEAKY CLEAN WINDOWS..............................087 013 7650

OTHER BLUECHIP INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY..........089 651 0020 FIREWORKS SAMUI.............................................087 263 4371 KLIK ASIA...............................................................089 866 4515 SAMUI RESCUE..............................077 421 444/087 263 4371 TESCO LOTUS........................................................077 245 400 TS-TEAK.................................................................081893 4935

LEISURE SAMUI 100 DEGREES EAST DIVE CENTER.....................077 245 396 BLOOD DONORS KOH SAMUI....... .......blooddonorskohsamui.com castaway guesthouse.................................. 081 968 5811 celes beachfront resort............................077 900 999 CHANTARA JUNK BOAT.......................................087 064 3126 Escape break......................................................077 458 100 health republic.................................................077 458 200 Kupu kupu Phangan..........................................077 377 384 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SAMUI...................077 484 548 MAGNOLIA SPA.......................................................077 601 133 TROPICAL MURPHYS.............................................077 413 614 MINI GOLF CHOENG MON...................................081 787 9148 MOBY DICK IRISH BAR........................................081 892 1990 OCEAN 11 BEACH FRONT RESTAURANT............077 245 134 OCEANS ELITE CHARTERS...................................077 427 244 Panviman Resort Koh Phangan...................077 445 101 RAJDHEVEE CLINIC...............................................077 430 702 THAILAND LEARNING CENTRE ..........................086 625 2546 WECI & COMPUTER INSTITUTE............................077 233 101 ZAZEN BOUTIQUE RESORT & SPA.......................077 430 345

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