Samui Phangan Real Estate October-November 2019

Oct / Nov 2019

samui phangan • BUYING 购买 • RENOVATING 翻新

• INVESTING 投资 • LIVING生活

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Villa 55

Stylish Seaview Villa

55号 别墅 时尚海景别墅

Architects Talk History of Thai Architecture

建筑师会谈 泰国建筑发展史

Property Design

Samahita Yoga Retreat in Paradise

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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

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INVESTMENT VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY

Sea View Apartments in Hua Thanon Ref. CS08

Price: 18.9M THB

• Plot of 400 Sqm with Chanote • 3 floors building with 6 sea view apartments • 1 bedroom apartments with aircon and kitchenette • Large communal swimming pool and Jacuzzi • Parking area | Deep well | Government electricity • Convenient location and easy access

Luxury Sea View Villa in Choeng Mon Ref: VS44

Price: 38MTHB • Plot of 750 Sqm with Chanote • Quiet and easy access location • 510 Sqm built area with a large swimming pool • 4 bedroom | 5 bathrooms | garage | garden • Smart villa | contemporary style

Profitable Multi-Language School in Lamai Ref: CS06

Price: 2.75M THB • Strategic location with easy parking • 109 Sqm School | 5 rooms | 2 bathrooms • School licence | Thai educational Visa for foreigners • Thai, English and Italian language lessons • Profitable business with a solid and active database • School that has running and planned classes

Pool Villa in Chaweng Noi Ref: VS01

Price: 15M THB

• Plot of 566 Sqm with Chanote • 360 Sqm out of 2 floors | 3 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms • Boundary wall | wooden patio ceiling | sunken sala | garden • Swimming pool | cinema room |office | covered parking area • CCTV system | Sonos audio system • Government water and electricity

Exotic beachfront villas in Koh Phangan Ref: VS15

Price: 28M THB • Located at Baan Tai beach • 3 villas, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms each • Amazing beach and tropical garden surrounding • Pool / sundeck and Jacuzzi • Covered private parking • Chanote land title

Blue Building Co. Ltd., Lamai Tel. Marco +66 (0) 828 195 815, www.samuiblueproperty.com, Email: hill@samuibluebuilding.com

EDITOR'S LETTER Welcome to the October November edition number 88 of the Samui Phangan Real Estate Magazine. It’s been one of those amazing tropical rainy mornings on Koh Samui.

Arriving at the office I’d missed the earlier deluge and watched from my desk as the skies opened. Half an hour of typical torrential rain then Samui showed us her better side and within another half an hour everything was dry and the sun was shining. With only a few scattered sand mounds on the road the wet evidence was swiftly disappearing in the suns warmth. It’s one of those things I just love about Samui, no matter how hard the storm, once it has stopped it doesn’t take long for the blue sky to put everything right again. Now the air was fresh and invigorating, it was a good start to a beautiful tropical day on Koh Samui.

This edition in our “Developer in View” we take a closer look at Villa 55 in the Bophut Hills, this stunning very modern villa has 5 bedrooms and although offering amazing Hollywood views it is only a few minutes away from all the vibrant life in Bophut Fisherman’s Village and the islands attractions. Here with the incredible photography of Anne Sophie we get to see the best sides of one of Samui’s most beautiful Villas. Our “Legal Buzz” section this issue looks at “Resale Transactions”, and issues for buyers who acquire a re-sale property from a private seller in Koh Samui. In our “Outdoor Living” we get some advice on how simple and fun a pit BBQ can be in your garden, then our “Architects Talk” looks at The History of Thai Architecture. And it’s not finished by a long way but now it’s up to you to turn some pages and explore the magic of Samui.

Enjoy Life, Enjoy Samui Crispin JG Paton-Smith Crispin@satayu.com

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编者注： 欢迎阅读苏梅岛帕岸岛房地产杂志10/11月份第88期。这是一个令人惊叹的苏梅岛 热带雨季的清晨。到达办公室时，我已错过了今早的漫延的雨水，并在天色好转之 际，从办公室的窗外观看到了这一切。半小时的苏梅式暴雨过后，苏梅岛向我们展 示了她更美好的一面。在另外的半小时内，地面迅速变干，阳光明媚。只有路边分 散的几个坑坑洼洼的小水坑依稀还能证明下过雨的痕迹，尽管如此，它们仍在太阳 热烈的温度下迅速蒸发。这是我喜欢苏梅岛的其中一个原因，无论暴风雨来得多么 猛烈，一旦它停止了，不需要多长时间蓝天就能再一次出现在人们视线中。此刻的 空气格外地清新，充满了活力，开启了苏梅岛美丽热带海岛的美好一天! 本期的“开发者视野”板块中，我们来仔细看看Bophut Hills的55号别墅。这个令人惊 艳的现代化别墅有5间卧室，提供了令人叹为观止的好莱坞景色，且距离波普所有充 满活力的生活区，渔人村夜市及岛上其他景区仅需几分钟的车程。在这里，您可以 欣赏到著名摄影师安妮苏菲（Anne Sophie）令人难以置信的摄影作品，也可以看到 苏梅岛最美丽的别墅之一。 本期我们的“Legal Buzz”法务解答部分是针对“转售交易”，特别是在苏梅岛的私人卖家手中购买转售房产的买家所遇 到的一些问题进行答疑解惑。在“户外生活”板块中，我们会为您的花园烧烤提供一些简单而有趣的建议，然后我们 的“建筑师谈话”中会看到泰国建筑的历史，它还没有完成，还有很长的路要走。那么接下来就由你来翻阅页面并探 索苏梅岛的神奇之处吧！ 克里斯宾斯帕顿史密斯 CRISPIN @ SATAYUCOM

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Island Home Sleep, Perchance to Dream

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Outdoor Living The Garden pit BBQ

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realty in focus 26

Architects Talk The History of Thai Architecture

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Legal Buzz Re-Sale Transactions

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Property Report Altcoin Cryptocurrency Investments

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Developer In-View Villa 55

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Property Design Samahita

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Hot Property Indica Villas

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island life

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Green Scene Passive Cooling

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Island Scoop A New Tuk Tuk Bar and Banyan Tree plants seeds

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Cigars

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life on the isles 68

Koh Samui Map

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Living on Koh Samui

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Koh Phangan Map

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Living on Koh Phangan

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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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Building Regulations

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Villa Rentals

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Island Contacts

Phase 3 now available

"Large 3 & 4 Bedroom Villas available" Already under construction

Samui Be One Co., Ltd 110 Moo 3, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84320 Thailand M: +66 (0) 83 182 5430 (Eng - Fr - Th), +66 (0) 87 999 1234 (Chinese) T: +66 (0) 77 960 560, E: sales@veranosamui.com, W: www.veranosamui.com

photographer: Anne Sophie Maestracci

LUXURY

3 & 4 bedroom Seaview Villas for Sale Phase 2 now completed CHAWENG NOI, KOH SAMUI

Exclusive 5 bedroom seaview villa in Chaweng Noi • • • • •

400 sq.m completed villa 766 sq.m land Extra space of 250 sq.m with seaview to be completed underneath the villa as a 3 bedroom apartment with private pool Possibility to rent out separately to maximise return on investment 5 mins drive to Chaweng Noi beach

Price: 35 Million THB 4 bedroom seaview villa in Bang Rak • • • •

Stunning seaviews Part of a successful development Walking distance to beach, restaurants Great rental returns

Price: 15.9 Million THB

M: +66 (0) 83 182 5430, +66 (0) 89 591 9009 www.samuipropertycentre.com Samui Property Centre Co., Ltd. 124/27 Moo 2, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani

VILLA MANAGEMENT HOLIDAY RENTALS VACATION SERVICES

Villa Anar

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Villa Malouna

Koh Koon

Baan Hansa

Villa Thansamaay

Villa Akira

Villa Orchid

Baan Capo

Villa Riva

Secret Beach

Lemongrass Residence

Villa Danisa

Vista Azul

www.luxuryvillasamui.com, www.luxuryvillaphuket.net (Samui-Phuket), Email: rentals@luxuryvillasamui.com 1/36 Moo 6, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand 84320 Tel: +66 (0) 77 484 634

inside & out | architect's talk

With its bright colours, rich ornamentation and sweeping, multi-tiered roofs, the temple and palace architecture of Thailand is immediately identifiable. Blending influences from Indian, Khmer, Burmese and Chinese architectural styles, but has evolved to become a distinct expression of Thai culture. No visit to the country is complete without admiring the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew or wandering around the ancient ruins of the former Siam capitals of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai. Each exhibits the historical evolution of Thai architecture and its contemporary incarnations today.

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The History of Thai Architecture Thai Architecture

When the Sukhothai Kingdom was established by King Indraditya in 1780, its buildings were designed in shapes that were symbolically Buddhist. This continued to evolve throughout the Ayutthaya Period, with architecture regarded as one of its peak achievements and a graceful expression of Siam’s power and culture.

The temple compound ruins which are visible in Ayutthaya today usually include a bot (ordination hall), a viharn (sermon hall) and a dome-shaped chedi where holy relics were housed.

In temples exhibiting a Khmer influence, the chedi was replaced by an elongated prang, as seen in that of Wat Arun in Bangkok. Other structures in the temple complex included open-sided sala pavilions and quarters where monks resided. Temple columns were often shaped at the ends into lotus buds which symbolized the purity of Buddha’s thoughts, while eight stones were laid around the bot to keep away evil spirits. Roof peaks were often adorned with a curling, pointed extension known as a chofa and symbolic of the Garuda, a legendary bird which served as Vishnu’s vehicle and appears in both Buddhist and Hindu mythology.

Thai palaces also included many of these same symbolic motifs, as seen in Bangkok’s Grand Palace. This complex, however, was built by successive royals over a 200-year period and although it retains some traditional elements, it also exhibits eclectic, western styles favoured by each ruler. It was originally laid out in the same manner as the Royal Palace it replaced in Ayutthaya, divided into a series of courts, walls, gates and forts. Wat Phra Kaew or the “Temple of the Emerald Buddha” is one of its more traditional buildings, designed in the late 18th century in accordance with ancient traditions which date back to the establishment of the royal chapel of Wat Mahathat in Sukhothai. In contrast is the building of Phra Thinang Chakri Maha Prasat which illustrates 19th-century European styles which reflect the preference of King Rama V and the foreign architects he employed in its construction.

Other buildings in Thailand with distinctly European influences include the teak-built Vimanmek Mansion in Bangkok’s Dusit district, as well as the Italianate palace of Bang Pa-In which was built by King Chulalongkorn.

Sino-Portuguese style shop houses also became popular in the 19th century throughout Thailand, with a ground floor shopfront and a second-floor living area. These narrow, two-story buildings were linked in rows and can still be seen at Thanon Thalang in Phuket and along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok.

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Thai architecture also exhibits distinct regional differences, with the northeast of the country once part of the Khmer empire. As a result, the temples of Prasat Hin Khao Phanom Rung and Prasat Khao Phra Viharn both display strong Khmer architectural elements. Others across the north have distinct Burmese influences, having been built during the occupation of what was then the Kingdom of Lanna.

Secular Thai Architecture Thai Architecture Aside from its religious architecture, Thailand is noted for its traditional houses on stilts, with many built alongside rivers and canals which are prone to flooding during the rainy season. The area beneath the house is often used for storage, to keep animals such as chickens or ducks and for relaxing during the day, while the upper level is for sleeping.

Both wood and bamboo are popular materials for the construction of stilt houses and they are often built simply using prefabricated wooden panels. Superstition plays an important role in the design of traditional Thai house construction, with taboos against rearranging a house once it has been built and about which plants can be placed on and around the terrace. Tradition also states that in sleeping areas the head does not point towards the west as that is the position bodies are placed prior to cremation.

Traditional Thai houses are built in accordance with three ancient principles: “material preparation, construction and dwelling”. “Material preparation” refers to the trees used in the house’s construction, the soil on which it is built and how the site is prepared, while the “construction” must be done mindfully. Rituals are performed when the first column is placed in the ground at a carefully calculated time and a guardian spirit house should be constructed to keep out evil. “Dwelling” refers to the proper behavior of the occupants once inside the completed house, with it necessary to follow certain beliefs and practices in relation to the spiritual world.

While these rules are being adhered to less and less in modern times, many Thais still believe in the idea of making domestic dwellings sacred and some of these rituals are being altered to suit modern lifestyles and beliefs.

Modern Thai Architecture Thai Architecture

When arriving into the city of Bangkok today, it’s immediately apparent that Thailand has also embraced modern architectural styles. Soaring skyscrapers, large-scale shopping malls and cutting-edge designs make up the capital’s cityscape, with many of the buildings constructed during the building boom of the 1980s and 1990s. Silom’s MahaNakhon towers to 314 meters as the city’s tallest building, while the socalled “Elephant Building” in Chatuchak has been identified as one of the 20 most iconic skyscrapers in the world in its resemblance to Thailand’s national animal. The 90-story Baiyoke Tower II is also of note, with a revolving observation deck on its 84th floor where you can take in 360-degree views across this incredible urban landscape.

Despite the move towards modernization, there is also a renewed interest in the preservation of historic architecture and residences in Thailand, with some being lovingly restored into boutique hotels and museums.

Cities such as Bangkok are therefore a fascinating mix of the old and new, showing influences from modern trends and technology, as well as captivating examples of Thai architectural traditions.

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inside & out | island home

"Beautiful Photography courtesy of Lesley Fisher Photography"

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Sleep, perchance to dream You are going to spend a lot of time in the bedroom whether sleeping or relaxing so comfort comes before all else. That requires one thing, a comfortable bed, meaning mattress. If you are starting from scratch and on a budget spend 60% of your budget on your bed, after all, it will be the centerpiece of your bedroom and where you will spend most of your time.

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This is important, so I will mention it now, decide where in the room your bed will go. If your bedroom is small you may not have a choice.

Choose the widest wall as you will need side tables and make sure you have wall sockets for table lamps. Look where the light falls from your bedroom window and place your bed to the side so the light falls across the bed. If you have a fabulous view you might want to face the bed looking out.

Bed linen for comfort and covers with accent colours. Texture can also play a roll. If you choose a neutral scheme a textured cover can add depth and warmth and be restful on the eyes. Cushions on the bed are an easy way to add comfort and colour to a bedroom.

There are so many ways to add colour to your bedroom. Paint is the easiest. Plan your colour scheme in advance. If you have a headboard on your bed keep the walls one colour. If you do not have a headboard then you could paint the lower section of the wall a different colour that will contrast with your wall colour. Your walls will be the main colour so unless you want a statement colour choose neutral tones then you are free to splash colour elsewhere.

Avoid cold floors such as marble. Wooden floors are ideal or fully carpeted. You will want to be barefoot in the bedroom for warmth and comfort.

Add rugs to wooden floors and position them at the foot of the bed or if they are particularly large, partially place them under the bed.

Lighting will be important, especially at night.

Good reading lights are essential so make sure side table lights have the required illumination unless you are reading off a backlit tablet then they need not be bright. Use stand alone floor lamps which you can move around as needed to add depth and interest.

If your bedroom is large introduce some furniture such as an accent chair in silk or velvet if you are going for a luxe boudoir look. In a large bedroom you may want a writing desk and chair but try and avoid turning your bedroom into an office during the day unless your bedroom can take it and you have nowhere else in your home to work.

If you have the budget, go for flowing curtains in silk or voile to give a really light and airy feel to your bedroom. Sadly, there is no such thing as cheap curtains. Try looking for curtain fabric in an outlet where you will find end-of-line and prices to match.

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To finish off, you may already have some artwork or photographs which you can arrange around your headboard which will accentuate your bed as the focal point in your room.

Adrian Rawle ORIENTAL LIVING & LOFT BY ORIENTAL LIVING Tel: +66(0)77-247675 +66(0)77-423877 info@oriental-living.net www.oriental-living.net "Beautiful Photography courtesy of Lesley Fisher Photography"

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inside & out | outdoor living

BBQ

Summer Fun Sometimes something simple can be a load of fun.

Tired of the rusty iron BBQ, how about building your own super cool pit BBQ. Easy to create and great fun in your garden, your garden parties will never be the same.

Making a Simple Budget Shallow Pit Barbecue 1. Luckily for this simple Barbecue pit option, you need hardly any tools. But before you start, be sure to have found a shovel, some bricks or optional mortar, a grill, a spirit level, and something that you can use to cover the pit when you are not using it.

You can also use some gravel, sand, paving slabs or excess bricks.

2. Dig a hole the depth of one brick turned vertically.

The first step to making a basic Barbecue pit is digging a hole (not larger than you can cover with your grill) at an appropriate and safe place in your backyard. A basic pit could be the depth of one brick turned vertically. You can make it bigger or smaller depending on your requirements, and you can use it as a smoker too, you’ll find a rectangle or square is the easiest BBQ shape to create.

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3. Use bricks to secure the sides. Once you have the hole, knock in the bricks around the edges to give it a solid structure. It’s best to use some mortar to fix it in place and be sure that the bricks will not become dislodged and fall into the hole. You could even make a pit without putting bricks along the sides, but this is a good idea to make it more secure and lasting.

4. Check it is level. Lay a spirit level over the top of the pit to check that it is level. If it is too large for your spirit level, you can place a longer plank of wood over it the hole and put the spirit level on top of that. Try laying your grill over the top of the pit to check that it sits on it nicely and does not slide off to one side.

5. Use slabs and gravel for optional extra touches. You can place some slabs around the edges of the pit on the grass to give you an area to place your grill and clearly demarcate the area where the Barbecue is. This is an excellent way to make it more of a feature, and you can be creative with how you lay out it. The fire shouldn’t touch any grass, you should clear away the grass from the edges of the pit for safety fire reasons. You can also spread some gravel, or sand in the base of the pit to so you are not burning wood directly on the soil 6. Set up the grill. The grill iron is now ready to be added to your project. Now that you have your formation set up, you can lay your grill across the hole. You can add some bricks or cinder blocks around the edges to hold it in place more securely.

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Re-sale Transactions

Issues for Buyers who Acquire a Re-sale Property from a Private Seller in Koh Samui or Koh Phangnan As the property market in Koh Samui and Koh Phangnan matures, more and more properties are being offered for sale by private owners who have perhaps owned a villa or apartment for a number of years and are now seeking to re-sell their property and either move up the property ladder or cash out. A number of projects have been so well received by the market that units have changed hands multiple times over a short period of time generating a profit for each successive re-seller. Such successful projects usually have unique characteristics such as location, location, location; or direct beach access, factors which cannot easily be re-created by future developers in secondary locations further from the coast. Consequently, many buyers find their ideal second home on the re-sale market. The following article looks at the key aspects of re-sale transactions and examines the key issues that buyers should consider when purchasing a property from a private seller, as opposed to a developer in Koh Samui or Koh Phangnan.

Prospective buyers of re-sale properties must be aware that foreign persons are prohibited from owning freehold land in Thailand. Consequently, if the seller is a Thai national, a foreign buyer may not have the right to purchase and own the target property is the same manner as the seller. It is important, therefore, for prospective buyers to undertake comprehensive research and understand their rights and the restrictions or limitations which may apply to them in respect to the acquisition, ownership and future re-sale of real estate. A foreign national can lease land or an apartment (for a maximum term of 30 years); or can own a condominium unit providing that not more than 49% of the habitable area of the condominium building are owned by foreigners.

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It is imperative that a prospective buyer does not simply rely upon the representations made by the seller with regards to the target property. Buyers should beware that they buy at their own risk and should therefore undertake detailed and independent investigations into all aspects of the property prior to paying any portion of the purchase price to the seller. The scope of such investigations will depend upon the precise nature of the property but all investigations should include: A title investigation to establish that the Seller is the legal owner of the property and that the title to the property has been legally issued in accordance with the laws of Thailand and has full legal rights of access; An investigation to establish whether or not the property has been built in accordance with local building and environmental regulations; A structural survey to ensure the structural integrity of the property and to ascertain whether or not any major repairs are required; The physical testing of the facilities at the property such as the swimming pool pump and filter and air conditioning units to ensure that they are in full working order.

Any defects, inconsistencies or concerns which are revealed by such investigations should be put to the seller in writing and the seller should provide further written information or documentation to satisfy the concerns of the prospective buyer. Where appropriate, such information and documentation should be independently verified. It may be appropriate in certain circumstances for the seller to provide contractual assurances with regards to certain matters or offer a reduction in the purchase price to reflect the cost of corrective actions to be undertaken at the cost of the buyer after acquiring the property.

A prospective buyer may discover that the seller does not own the interest in the property in their own name but through the ownership of shares in a limited company which owns an interest in the property. Such transactions will involve the sale of the shares in the company to the buyer thereby transferring control of the property through ownership of shares. In share transactions, in addition to the above investigations, the buyer should also carry out detailed investigations into the company to ensure (amongst other matters) that the company is correctly formed and validly exists, has paid its taxes, has no outstanding liabilities and is the legal owner of the interest in property.

In circumstances which involve the sale of shares in a limited Thai company by a foreign buyer, enquiries must be undertaken to ensure that the company will comply with Thai laws once the foreign buyer has acquired his/her shares. Foreign buyers must be aware that Thai law prohibits the control of freehold land by foreign individuals and foreign companies and restricts the number of shares in a limited Thai Company which can be legally owned by foreigners.

The seller and buyer should negotiate a detailed sale and purchase agreement with regards to the sale of the property, or Share Transfer Agreement if the transaction relates to the sale of shares, setting out the respective obligations of the parties. The sale and purchase agreement should set out clearly the main terms of the agreement between the seller and buyer including the purchase price, payment terms, completion date and the consequences of a breach of the agreement by either party. Any specific terms and conditions agreed verbally between the seller and buyer, should be clearly set out in the sale and purchase agreement with clear consequences for failure to comply with the obligations.

This article sets out some of the main issues which should be consider by prospective buyers who are seeking to acquire a re-sale property in Koh Samui of Koh Phangnan.

In addition to the above, there are many other considerations to be considered and many issues will depend upon the actual property itself.

This article was written by Tanun Rungwiwattanakool, Attorney of Limcharoen Legal (Samui)), please contact our Koh Samui offices on 0935759675 or e-mail Samui@Limcharoen.com

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投资苏梅岛和帕岸岛房地产需要考虑的主要因素 虽然大多数房地产投资者会选择在苏梅岛和帕岸岛购买“非计划”或新建的别 墅，公寓或者小区，但更有经验的投资者会寻找一块合适的土地，建造自己的房 屋。选择单独投资的好处在于，投资者可以在房屋设计中有其独特的品味，享受 一定程度的创作自由。加上投资者不需要考虑销售，营销成本和利润，因此还可 以节省大量成本。然而，从另外一方面来讲，由于首次开发者不熟悉泰国有关房 产所有权及开发的法律法规，“单独行动”的风险可能会高得多。 泰国一般是禁止外国投资者获得泰国土地永久产权的。因此，外国投资者要解决 的一个关键问题是如何获得将要开发的土地权益合法化。 泰国允许外国人和外国公司通过从永久土地所有者手中租赁土地来获得土地的长 期使用权。根据泰国法律，注册租约的期限不得超过30年，远低于大多数其他国 家。 投资者在向目标土地所有者支付全额款项之前，应对该土地进行完整的土地背景 调查。土地背景调查将确定土地所有权是否已正确合法地发布，并确认卖方是该 土地的合法所有者。背景调查还将确定该土地是否有任何抵押登记。 土地背景调查重要的一部分是确定土地是否具有步行和车辆进入的完全合法权 利。对商用车辆出入的任何限制都将使其不能在该地块上有任何建筑的可能。此 外还要考虑电网，供水和排水系统，必须在支付全款之前商定好在相邻的土地上 可使用此类公用设施。诸如此类的方式将有利于购买土地的合法化。 土地的分区和环境限制也是必须考虑的一大因素。泰国建筑法规中根据不同陆地 与海岸线的距离，限制了建筑物不同程度上的高度，大小和数量。其他规定也限 制了建筑物的类型和土地的使用以及在一定坡度上土地的开发。建筑和分区规定 可能对建筑物的设计产生重大影响，并有可能大大减少原本大规模的土地计划。 必须仔细起草土地租赁协议，以免投资者被要求在项目开工前寻求房东的许可或 工程建筑许可，对投资者增加其他额外条件。这种情况很是常见，房东保留邻近 土地并试图控制其租赁或出售土地上所建的建筑物。 在签订施工合同并向工程队发放款项之前，必须对所有施工合同进行审查。施工 合同的具体要求较为详细，超出了本文的范围。但从一般的角度来看，施工合同 应详细列出建筑施工中使用的材料，并应要求施工人员为建筑物施工期间可能出 现的缺陷提供合同保障。 许多投资者严重低估了建筑成本，因此投资者在获得土地之前详细计算建筑成本 是很重要的，并且要记住材料和劳动力的成本会随着时间的推移而增加。 总之，外国投资者应该花时间详细了解泰国房地产开发涉及外国人拥有和使用土 地的法律。重要的是在流程的每个阶段寻求法律建议，以确保投资者保持对项目 的控制，从获得土地到完成建设，和建筑物的合法所有权登记。

本文由Limcharoen Legal（Samui）律师事务所的Tanun Rungwiwattanakool 律师撰写，请致电0935759675联系我们的苏梅岛办事处或发送电子邮件至 Samui@Limcharoen.com 38

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Altcoin Cryptocurrency Investments Satoshi Nakamoto’s cryptocurrency invention Bitcoin, throughout 2018 has been going on a run. Starting this year January 1st around USD 3,700 for 1 whole coin, it made steady growth against fiat currencies (USD, GBP, AUD etc.) to a point where is now sitting at around USD 10,200. A respectable 275% up, from the beginning of year or, around 30% a month! Whilst trading against fiat currencies an investor would have made sizeable profit margins of which are hard to find in any other asset class worldwide, on the other hand, if one was trading in the Altcoin market to try and make Bitcoin gains, one might not have been, so fortunate.

To put things into perspective, at the start of the 2019, Bitcoin Dominance, which is a measure of how the total crypto market cap of all coins is measured, Bitcoin was at around 54%. It grew steadily to just over 73% and is now sitting at 69%. This means 69% of the total market is presently in Bitcoin. The lowest point of Bitcoin Dominance ever, was actually a year before when dipped down to just over 35% in January 2018, which meant 65% of the crypto market were in Altcoins. The last time Bitcoin was at this area of dominance level was mid 2017 just before the final run that year where Bitcoin hit new all-time highs against fiat followed by the Altcoin markets going into the well phrased Alt-Season. Alt-Season in essence, loosely meaning that you could purchase any old Altcoin paired against Bitcoin and make massive gains, everything generally “mooned” both in dollar value and Bitcoin value.

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Looking at the Bitcoin Dominance chart, one could make a case that the leading cryptocurrency has been following a parabola growth curve since January 2018 and now, has just dropped down out of the curve which may possibly indicate a drop in dominance imminent. What a drop in dominance means is that people are selling Bitcoin for something else and in this case, it could mean Altcoins which means every other cryptocurrency other, than Bitcoin. IF people start selling Bitcoin for Altcoins the total market cap for Altcoins would therefore increase along with the pair against Bitcoin which means one can increase the amount of Bitcoin one has, by trading into an Altcoin and selling back to Bitcoin in the future.

Let’s take for example the 3rd most popular Altcoin by market cap XRP, or otherwise known as Ripple. It is stated to be “An independent digital asset that is native to the Ripple Consensus Ledger. With proven governance and the fastest transaction confirmation of its kind, XRP is said to be the most efficient settlement option for financial institutions and liquidity providers seeking global reach, accessibility and fast settlement finality for interbank flows.” In essence, they want big money financial institutions & banks using it and could be deemed they are making decent progress. If for example one used Bitcoin to purchase XRP January 1st 2019, one would have paid around 9479 Satoshi’s (a division of Bitcoin) for it. Today, one would pay only 2900 Satoshi’s which is at around 70% discount to the January price! In other words, as an Altcoin trader, during 2018 one would have lost 70%

of their Bitcoin value by selling to buy XRP at the start of this year. IF one assumes logically that IF Bitcoin dominance declines OR IF we follow a similar path to 2017 when Bitcoin was last at these Dominance levels, selling Bitcoin for Altcoins may now start to increase which in theory means selling Bitcoin now for an Altcoin might mean, you could increase the amount of Bitcoin value you could possibly have. i.e. Buy XRP now and if it goes back up to where it was at the start of the year, one would more than triple, the amount of Bitcoin one can have (assuming remember to sell to Bitcoin when it happens of course without, “wanting more”). There is of course no crystal ball with investments and certainly, investments can easily go down, just as much as they can go up. Imagine selling Bitcoin today to purchase XRP & than in 12 months’ time, XRP continues to go down another 70%.....or more! The chart for XRP against Bitcoin may however seem attractive for gains in Bitcoin…IF looking at the popular and largely used trading MACD indicator, which just started to turn up.

Aside from XRP, there are multiple Altcoins all with similar charts lately which may suggest possible good entry points to sell Bitcoin and hope for possible Bitcoin gains. There are many useful tools and charting websites to keep track of favourite Altcoins and sometimes in order to boost confidence in your own decision making process, it is worth to “paper trade” initially, which means simply writing down what you think will happen and watching from the sidelines to see if it does happen. This way one doesn’t actually use any hard earned fiat or crypto to invest and rather first, checks to see if their thoughts play out as anticipated!

It is also worth to consider whether you would like to be an “investor” or a “trader”. Investors can purchase in at

a price and leave for longer term. i.e. 1-5 years or more.

Short term price fluctuations or drops are irrelevant since one prefers to average into an investment at relatively low costs when comparing against todays charts. A trader on the other hand generally wishes to buy and sell more frequently even down to just minutes and will often sell at small losses if feels could make greater gains on another breakout chart and present losses could easily be recouped.

To summarise if, or when, “Alt-season” does happen, if we see similar returns to what we have seen in the past, 10x,20x or even 30x and more, are not uncommon returns on a Bitcoin paired Altcoin investment. Bitcoin offers a global alternative to traditional banking and outdated financial systems. An industry has grown out of the Crypto markets and for just small “investments/ acorns”, a tree could grow or in some cases, a national reserve forest!

Now, back to my day job and whether it is worth to Mortgage your Thai property & condominiums to release baht and invest into cryptocurrencies…

Typically at MBK Guarantee Co., Ltd. our Equity Release, Mortgage Finance interest rates tend to be from 9.65% per annum for Condo and 12% on villa.

Both Fire and Life Insurance are typically set up as cover for the term of the loan which is available for up to 20 year tenor (10 plus renewable for a further 10 year).

From start to finish usually, will take within 4 weeks on condo loans and up to 6 weeks on villa loans! Simply let us know the condo name, floor, purchase price and size; we can quote the loan size. For Villa loans, send a Google map of the location, copy of construction permit, title deed and recent photos, a loan estimate can be provided. ​​ For further information on how to "Finance Property & Condos in Thailand", or a link to the Thailand Condo Finance Map with pre-approved projects ready to lend, please feel free to email stuart@mbkg.co.th OR, call 66 (0) 81278 5382 OR, Line ID stuartmaxwellfoulkes, I shall than be happy to assist.

For Chinese native speaking, please contact Rose on +66 (0) 95 648 2913, WeChat ID: rose215620 or, email jie@mbkg.co.th

Note This article is NOT to be construed in any way as advice or recommendation and any investment choice one makes after reading this article is through your own risk and choice. Thoughts, patterns and messages are that of my own, bears no correlation or thoughts from MBK Guarantee and each individual has the right to make their own choices and investments. In essence, don’t come back to this article if things go not, according to plans. In addition, your property and collateral is at risk should one chose to take out a Mortgage. samui phangan real estate

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比特币代币投资 Satoshi Nakamoto的数字货币发明比特币，在2018年一整年都呈下跌趋势。从今年一月份起比特币价值从每个3,700美元，呈稳定 增长直到现在的约10,200美元。惊人的增长了275%，也就是说从今年起，平均每个月增长30%！相比于交易法定货币，这些投资者 已有了相当可观的收益，可以说很难在世界上找到此类的投资产品。 从另一方面来说，如果有人在代币市场投资并并试图收益比特 币，那么他也许就没那么幸运了。 从长远眼光来看，从2019年起，比特币呈主导地位，这是通 过衡量整个虚拟货币市场各个货币所占的市值得出，比特币曾 占54%。 然后增长到73%，现在位于69%。这也就意味着69% 的市场现在都属于比特币。比特币主导时期的最低点约在一年 以前2018年一月低至35%。 也就是说那时虚拟货币市场的65% 为代币。 上一次比特币在这个位置是2017年中，就在比特币 达到那年高点之前。紧接着就是代币市场进入阶段叫做代币季 节。所谓代币季节，宽泛的来说就是你可以购买任何与比特币 配对的代币并获得相当不错的收益，总体来说无论是美元还是 比特币都

通过比特币主导图，可以看出主导的数字货币自2018年一月 起呈一个抛物线的增长趋势，并于最近刚刚降低出该曲线，这 也许意味着主导位置的下降已经迫在眉睫。也就是说人们正在 出售比特币以换取其他东西，当然有可能是其他形式的数字货 币。如果人们开始出售比特币而买入代币，那么代币的市值将 增加，同时增加的还有一起配对购买的比特币。这也意味着投 资者可以通过交易代币并在未来售出换回比特币的方式，来增 加持有的比特币。 让我们以占代币市值总值第三名的XRP为例，或者名为Ripple. 人们称其 “由Ripple共识分类账演变而来的一种独立电子资 产”. 并通过验证其在同类电子货币中能够最快确认交易，XPR 对于那些金融机构以及其他想要更多资产流动性的公司来说， 被称为最有效率的选择。实际上，他们希望一些大型金融机构 和银行都能使用该电子货币并且也确实取得了些成果。 假设如 果有人在2019年一月用比特币购买了XRP，那么当时应该支付 了约9479 Satoshi (衡量比特币的单位)。然而现在仅需要支付 2900 Satoshi，也就是一月份价格的三折! 换句话说，作为一个 代币交易者，若他在今年年初用比特币购买了XRP，那么他在这 期间就损失了70%的比特币价值。如果假设比特币主导地位下 降或者假设与2017年相似的情况，出售比特币而购入代币也许 并不会使得比特币价值升高，也就是理论上来说现在同样的情 况有可能会使持有的比特币价值升高。例如，如果在今年初购 买XRP，那么投资者现在则持有超过当时三倍的比特币价值。 （当然这是建立在假设该投资者将代币换回比特币的情况下） 。 当然关于投资，没有什么是完全确定的，投资可能轻易就损 失了，正如它也可以增长。想象今天卖出比特币而买入XRP，并 在未来12月里，XRP继续再下跌70%...甚至更多！下图中显示的 XRP和比特币，假如通过看被广泛运用的MACD指标，或许可 以看出比特币的收益更可观。

除了XRP以外， 其他的一些代币种类都在走势中出现了类似的信 号，这也许代表是时候卖出比特币并期待有所回报。有许多有用 的工具和网络上的图标可供人们持续关注他们喜爱的代币种类， 有时候也可以辅助投资决策。一开始很适合“纸上交易”，意思 是说可以写下你认为将要发生的 事情并在之后持续关注看其是 否按照预测的方向进行。通过这种方式，投资者不需要真正投资 法定货币或者进入数字货币市场， 而是先看看市场是否与自己 预期的一样。同时还有一个问题值得思考，就是你是想要成为“ 投资者”还是“交易者”。投资者通常是在某价格买入后长期持 有 ，例如1-5年甚至更久。短期的价格波动或者下跌并不是很重 要，因为他们最终是考虑整个期限内的平均成本。而交易者通 常倾向于买入卖出更加频繁，有时甚至只持有几分钟，并且通常 在较低损失下就会卖出，因为他们认为会有其他机会获利更多。 总的来说，如果“代币季节”真的发生， 如果我们看到与过去类 似的收益，10倍，20倍甚至30倍，亦或者更多，在比特币与代 币配对投资中并不是不常见。比特币向全球提供了一个不同于传 统银行及其他金融系统的选择。一个针对小型“投资”的全新产 业由数字货币市场衍生而来，就好比树会生长，或者说在某些情 况下，可能会生长出一个国家保护森林！ 现在，回到我平常的工作中，是否应该将你的在泰地产和公寓 进行抵押贷款并投资到数字货币当中… 通常在MBK Guarantee公司，我们提供资产释放服务，公寓 抵押贷款年利率9.65%起，别墅年利率为12%。房屋火灾险和人 身意外险通常涵盖整个贷款期限，也就是高至20年（常规10年 加上可以再融资10年）。整个流程从开始到结束，公寓贷款通 常需要4周，别墅贷款则需要6周左右。仅需要告诉我们公寓名 称，楼层，购买价格及面积，我们便可以提供贷款报价单。对 于别墅贷款，仅需提供谷歌地图地址，建筑许可复印件，地契 以及几张近期房产的照片，我们便可以预估大概的贷款金额。 更多信息关于 ”在泰地产及公寓融资“，或是需要 “泰国 可批准资金释放的公寓地图“链接，请发送邮件至stuart@ mbkg.co.th ，或者致电66 (0) 81278 5382 ，也可联系 Line ID stuartmaxwellfoulkes, 我将乐于回答和协助您的各项问题。 中文咨询请发送邮件至jie@mbkg.co.th, 或者致电 66（0）956482913， 或者通过微信rose215620.

备注—该文章不应用作投资建议指导，而是仅用于信息分享，阅读该文章后进行的投资将风险自担。该文章中的观点，分析均为我 个人意见，不代表MBK Guarantee公司或者其他人。 值得注意的还有，一旦您决定用自己的房产做抵押贷款，须知并承担这其中 的风险。

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Yoga retreat in paradise for sale

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IVL Property is pleased to introduce the latest offering from our exclusive collection; this seven pavilion, six-bedroom villa complex was designed to complement it’s gorgeous natural surroundings, sits on 1600 m² of property and is ready for yoga retreats and fabulous holidays.

Offering see views and fringed with protected forest this impressive structure located in a meadow southwest of a Koh Samui is in a gated hillside community providing privacy and tranquillity.

Originally built as an extension to the world renowned Samahita yoga facility the complex can easily be repurposed to fit the needs of the new owner and is ready to move in.

IVL 房地产很高兴向大家介绍我们独家收藏的最新别 墅：这个有七个凉亭，六间卧室的别墅群旨在发挥 其优美的自然环境，坐落在1600平方米空地上的建 筑，可为瑜伽度假和神话般的假期提供很好的环境。 这栋令人印象深刻的建筑位于苏梅岛西南方的一片草 地上，坐落在一个封闭的山坡社区中，提供了很好的 私密性和安宁感，可欣赏到植被环绕的美景。 该别墅群体最初是作为世界著名的Samahita瑜伽设 施的扩展而建造的，可以轻松地重新调整用途，以适 应新业主的需求，并随时可以拎包入住。 M-System获奖设计师大卫（David McCormick） 设计了萨玛西塔小区，以利用山坡位置的自然风光， samui phangan real estate

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David McCormick the award-winning architect of M-System designed the Samahita Residence to take advantage of the natural beauty of the hillside location with some bedrooms incorporating natural rock structures in the design of the rooms and the gardens blend perfectly into the hillside.

Compromises were not made in the materials selected to make this impressive structure with ample space for guests to enjoy private time while staying with their special people. Lofted in ceilings throughout the structure of a feeling of space and reverence while allowing plenty of natural light into the rooms.

All rooms are air-conditioned and most rooms offer the seamless indoor and outdoor experiences with floor-toceiling sliding glass doors opening onto the expensive network of connected terraces, totalling 70m2.

The Villas are surrounded by well-manicured lawns and walkways and places to sit and enjoy the surroundings.

The main pavilion houses the master bedroom with ensuite and an open concept living and dining room while the remaining five bedrooms each with ensuite bathrooms are spread through the complex offering accommodation for up to 12 adults. Each bedroom enjoys wonderful sea-views and privacy while being just steps away from the main building and connected by a series of garden path and hallways.

The 19m long lap Pool is next to a partially covered terrace and a large elevated wellness program and a meditation garden which also provides unique areas to enjoy the views and natural surroundings.

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一些卧室在客房设计中融入了天然岩石结构，花园等 完美地融合到了山坡上。 在材料选择上的不妥协，使得这种令人印象深刻的结 构具有足够的空间，与佳人共度良宵。整个结构都散 布在天花板上，给人一种空旷和崇高感的同时，也让 充足的自然光线进入房间。 所有房间都配置有空调，大多数房间提供落地滑动 玻璃门，可通往相连的露台。总面积70平方米的房 间，提供了无缝连接的室内外体验。 别墅四周是修剪整齐的草坪和人行道，有可坐着享受 周围环境的地方。 主楼设有带套间的主卧室和开放式客厅和餐厅，其余 五间卧室（各带套间）分布在大楼内，可容纳多达 12位成人。每间卧室都享有绝妙的海景和私密性， 同时距主楼仅几步之遥，并通过一系列花园小径和 走廊相连。 19米长的泳池就在一个部分覆盖的露台旁边。大型 高架健身项目和冥想花园，该花园还提供独特的区 域，可欣赏美景和自然环境。 游戏室和电影室完善了这一令人印象深刻的设施，并 提供一些区域用于家政服务，洗衣设施和技术支持， 以确保别墅日常运作顺畅。 萨玛西塔小区可通过IVL物业公司及其合作伙伴独家 出售，价格为7900万泰铢。IVL房地产公司很高兴为 潜在买家提供更多信息，并在符合您的要求和预算的 情况下安排对该热带风情建筑的参观。

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A games and cinema room round out the offerings of this impressive facility and additional areas are available for housekeeping, laundry facilities and technical support to ensure smooth daily operations.

Samahita Residence is available for sale exclusively through IVL property and our partner agents for 79 million THB. IVL Property is pleased to provide additional information to potential buyers and arrange visits to this tropical splendour should this match your requirements and budget.

Do you have an exceptional Koh Samui property for sale?

Please contact us for a consultation.

Call us at: Office Hours +66 (0) 77 417 113, Anytime +66 831 079 684 , +66 (0) 881 870 101 wechat/weibo: emma_ivl (Chinese) Or come and visit us at our office 57/11 Moo 5, Plai Laem, Bophut, Koh Samui, Thailand 84320.

Just 5 mins from Big Buddha.

请联系我们进行咨询。 致电我们：办公时间 +66（0）77417113, 随时+66 831 079 684, +66（0）881870101 微信/微博：emma_ivl（中文） 或来访我们的办公室 57/11 Moo 5，拜莲，波普区，苏梅岛，泰国84320 。距大佛仅5分钟路程。

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Indica Villas Indica Villas based in Maenam area of Koh Samui, offers 3 bedroom with en-suite a open plan kitchen and living area with private pool and walled in gardens. Perfect as a permanent dwelling, or holiday home with potential to make good returns in the rental market.

Contact : indicavilla@gmail.com

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Villa 55 Stylish Seaview Villa

Villa 55 is a stunning luxury villa for rent and sale in the hills of Bophut

Villa 55 is perfectly situated in the desirable location of Bophut Hills, with an unforgettable view that would not be amiss in Hollywood. Villa 55 has those perfect panoramas stretching over the lush jungle and coconut plantations and out over the shimmering ocean towards the beautiful sister island of Koh Phangan, the villa is designed to please from a unique and stunning design from multiple award-winning architecture masterpieces studio.

Her distinctive exclusive conception brings together a spectacular collaboration of 5 bedrooms, one being a completely independent studio. High-ceilinged living room, laundry room, storage room, all include in an indoor living space of 260sqm boast many amenities to make any stay comfortable and convenient. ‘’Cooking addicts’’ can enjoy a fully equipped vast kitchen + an outdoor kitchen including a state of the art Radiant Quartz Technology® BBQ, a comfortable 10 seats dining area and sala to enjoy the cool breeze and view, perfect for sunset cocktail or casual dinners.

The indulged 11m x 4m swimming pool with sunken sunbeds allows peaceful and relaxing moments watching the horizon from this charming slice of paradise.

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All bedrooms are fitted with 4K Flat screen TV’s connected with Netflix, Amazon prime video and a 65inch TV in the living area offers worldwide channels via IPTV. High speed Fibre Optic Internet is available with Wi-Fi and LAN connections in every room mastering a Sonos Wireless Sound System for music lovers.

Fully air conditioned plus fans in all the Villa, automatic gate, CCTV, digital lock and an eco-water filter system that make soft water in the whole house, and let you safely drink water from the house tap, no more heavy water plastic bottle carry chore and an eco-friendly gesture.

It is only a short 1.5 km drive from the island main ring road along the gentle concrete lane, the villa is conveniently located for many of the island most famous attractions, like only 5 minutes from Fisherman village top restaurants, 10 mins to Chaweng dazzling nightlife and shopping centre or Maenam white sand beaches, and 15 mins to the airport, ferry piers to Koh Phangan and Koh Tao making the location perfect.

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Guests will enjoy luxury services offered including airport pick up, cleaning, breakfast, chef, driver and tours.

This incredible Villa is available both for rent from 14,000 per night and for sale: 25 Million THB letting on top a further extension project or villa to be built from the initial 750 sqm leftover land. www.luxuryvillaskohsamui.com

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55号别墅时尚海景别墅 55号别墅位于波普区（Bophut）丘陵上待出租及 出售的令人惊叹的豪华别墅。 55号别墅完美地坐落在波普山（Bophut Hills）理想 的位置，拥有令人过目难忘的风景，这在好莱坞是 无法被错过的。55号别墅的全景尽收眼底，茂密的 丛林和椰子种植园绵延不断，波光粼粼的海面直通 美丽的姊妹岛帕岸岛（Koh Phangan），别墅的设 计灵感来自多家屡获殊荣的建筑工作室。 他独特的概念汇集了5间卧室的壮观合作，其中一 间是一个完全独立的工作室。高天花板客厅，洗衣 房，储藏室，全部都包含在260平方米的室内起居 空间中，拥有许多便利设施，让您住得舒适便捷。 “烹饪爱好者”可以享受设备齐全的宽敞 厨房加室外厨房，其中包括最先进的Radiant QuartzTechnology®烧烤架，舒适的10座用餐区 以及可享受微风和美景的凉亭，非常适合日落鸡尾 酒或休闲晚餐。 沉醉的11m x 4m游泳池伴随沉没的日光浴浴床， 让您在这片迷人的天堂中静静放松，遥看地平线的 夕阳渐渐下落。

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所有卧室均配有连接Netflix电影的4K平板电视，亚 马逊一流视频以及客厅中的65英寸电视，可通过 IPTV提供全球频道。每个房间都可通过无线Wi-Fi和 网络连接使用高速光纤互联网，也为音乐爱好者掌 握了Sonos无线声音系统。 所有别墅均配备空调，并配有风扇，自动门，闭路 电视，数字锁和生态滤水系统，可在整个房屋内形 成净化水，让您安全地从房屋水龙头中喝水，而无 需再用笨重的塑料瓶装水，经济又环保。 沿着柔和的水泥小径，距岛上的主环路仅1.5公里 车程，别墅位置便利，方便前往岛上许多最著名的 景点，例如距渔人村的顶级餐厅仅5分钟路程，距 查汶（Chaweng）令人眼花乱的夜生活场及购物 中心所仅10分钟车程，距离湄南白色沙滩10分钟 车程，距机场15分钟路程，距离大佛码头10分钟 车程，乘渡轮码头可到达帕岸岛和涛岛，因此位置 十分便利。 客人将享受豪华服务，包括机场接送，清洁，早 餐，厨师，司机和旅游行程预定。 这座令人难以置信的别墅可用于出租，每晚租金从 14,000泰铢起，出售价：2500万泰铢可用于顶层扩 展项目或在别墅原有750平方米剩余土地上建造另 外3间卧室。 www.luxuryvillaskohsamui.com

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Passive cooling To be the least bit usable and comfortable every house or office in Samui will need some sort of cooling for as good as the whole year. This comes in one form, large unsightly and expensive to run air conditioners. But with a little thought on the design you can build or modify your building to achieve comfort through passive (nonmechanical) cooling. As well as improving the quality of life inside it will make a large difference with your utility bill.

Air movement Air movement is the most important element of passive cooling. It cools people by increasing evaporation and requires both breeze capture and fans for back-up in still conditions. It also cools buildings by carrying heat out of the building as warmed air and replacing it with cooler external air. Moving air also carries heat to mechanical cooling systems where it is removed by heat pumps and recirculated. This requires well-designed openings (windows, doors and vents) and unrestricted breeze paths.

Cool breezes Where the climate provides cooling breezes, maximising their flow through a home when cooling is required is an essential component of passive design. Unlike cool night air, these breezes tend to occur in the late afternoon or early evening when cooling requirements usually peak.

Coastal breezes are usually from an onshore direction. In mountainous or hilly areas, cool breezes often flow down slopes and valleys in late evening and early morning, as

heat radiating to clear night skies cools the land mass and creates cool air currents.

Evaporative cooling As water evaporates it draws large amounts of heat from surrounding air. Evaporation is therefore an effective passive cooling method. Pools, ponds and water features immediately outside windows or in courtyards can pre-cool air entering the house. Carefully located water features can create convective breezes. The surface area of water exposed to moving air is also important.

Fountains, mist sprays and waterfalls can increase evaporation rates.

Convective air movement The rule of convection: warm air rises and cool air falls.

Stack ventilation, or convective air movement, relies on the increased buoyancy of warm air which rises to escape the building through high level outlets, drawing in lower level cool night air or cooler daytime air from shaded external areas or evaporative cooling ponds and fountains.

Solar chimneys Solar chimneys enhance stack ventilation by providing additional height and well-designed air passages that increase the air pressure differential. Warmed by solar radiation, chimneys heat the rising air and increase the difference in temperature between incoming and outflowing air.

Windows and shading

Roof space

Windows and shading are the most critical elements in passive cooling. They are the main source of heat gain, via direct radiation and conduction, and of cooling, via cross, stack and fan-drawn ventilation, cool breeze access and night purging.

Well-ventilated roof spaces (and other non-habitable spaces) play a critical role in passive cooling by providing a buffer zone between internal and external spaces in the most difficult area to shade, the roof.

Low sun angles through east and west-facing windows increase heat gain, while South-facing windows transmit less heat in summer because the higher angles of incidence reflect more radiation.

Ventilators can reduce the temperature differential across ceiling insulation, increasing its effectiveness by as much as 100%. The use of foil insulation and light coloured roofing limits radiant heat flow into the roof space.

Air movement and ventilation

Adapting lifestyle

Design to maximise beneficial cooling breezes by providing multiple flow paths and minimising potential barriers; single depth rooms are ideal.

Applicable in all climates, especially hot humid and hot dry, ‘adapting lifestyle’ means adopting living, sleeping, cooking and activity patterns that respond to and work with the climate rather than using mechanical cooling to fight against it.

Because breezes come from many directions and can be deflected or diverted, orientation to breeze direction is less important than the actual design of windows and openings to collect and direct breezes within and through the home. Wind doesn’t blow through a building — it is sucked towards areas of lower air pressure. To draw the breeze through, use larger openings on the leeward (low pressure or downwind) side of the house and smaller openings on the breeze or windward (high pressure or upwind) side. Openings near the centre of the high-pressure zone are more effective because pressure is highest near the centre of the windward wall and diminishes toward the edges as the wind finds other ways to move around the building.

Consider installing a louvre window above doors to let breezes pass through the building while maintaining privacy and security. Consider placing similar panels above head height in internal walls to allow crossventilation to move the hottest air.

Position windows (vertically and horizontally) to direct airflow to the area where occupants spend most time (e.g. dining table, lounge or bed). Use fins to direct airflow.

Design and locate planting, fences and outbuildings to funnel breezes into and through the building, filter stronger winds and exclude adverse hot winds.

Insulation Insulation is critical to passive cooling — particularly to the roof and floor. Windows are often left open to take advantage of natural cooling and walls are easily shaded; roofs, however, are difficult to shade, and floors are a source of constant heat gain through conduction and convection, with only limited cooling contribution to offset it.

Use multiple layers of reflective foil insulation in the roof instead of bulk insulation to reduce radiant daytime heat gains while maximising night-time heat loss through conduction and convection. This is known as the one-way insulation valve.

Reflective foil insulation is less affected by condensation and is highly suited to cooling climate applications as it reflects unwanted heat out while not re-radiating it in.

Acclimatisation is a significant factor in achieving thermal comfort. Most people living in tropical climates choose to do so. They like the climate and know how to live comfortably within its extremes by adopting appropriate living patterns to maximise the outdoor lifestyle opportunities it offers.

Sleeping comfort at night during the hottest and most humid periods is a significant issue for many people living in tropical climates. Sleeping comfort generally should be a high priority when choosing, designing or building a home. Different members of a household have different thermal comfort thresholds. Children often adapt to climate changes more easily than adults do and are soon much more likely to be less reliant on air conditioners.

Understanding the sleeping comfort requirements of each member of the household can lead to better design, positioning or allocation of bedrooms — and increased thermal comfort for all with less dependence on air conditioning.

Live outside when time of day and seasonal conditions are suitable — particularly in the evenings. Radiation by the body to cool night skies is an effective cooling mechanism, especially in the early evening when daytime heat loads have not been allowed to escape from the interior of the house.

Cooking outside can reduce heat loads inside and be a beautifully fun and interesting design concept in a Thai built house. Those looking for the international flair locate barbeques under cover near the kitchen, with good access either by servery or screened door.

Shaded barbecue and outdoor eating areas (insect screened where required) facilitate outdoor living and increased comfort.

With just a little bit of thought on passive cooling in your home design phase you will not only be making your home more usable and fun but save significantly on your electric bills.

Banyan Tree Samui Opens Cool New Tuk-Tuk Bar KOH SAMUI, Thailand (May 22, 2019) — Banyan Tree Samui resort has opened what might be the quirkiest if not the cutest bar in Thailand — a cocktail caravan remodeled from a classic 1960s tuk-tuk.

The MP4 Midget is virtually unseen on the streets of Thailand these days. But once upon a time, the “frogs”, as they were commonly nicknamed, were everywhere. Thousands of these 12 HP 350cc threewheelers were manufactured by Japan’s Daihatsu company and exported to Thailand starting in 1959 to form a fleet of taxis nationwide.

This particular frog was discovered last year in the southern Thai port town of Trang by Banyan Tree Samui’s head chef Rainer Roersch, who says he sensed immediately that a novelty tuk-tuk would make for an ideal art installation on the Koh Samui beachfront.

Revived from retirement, and now dubbed the Froggy Sea Breeze Beach Bar, the emerald-green van today serves up cocktails, beers and spirits to Banyan Tree guests and non-guests alike in a quiet cove in the southeast of the island between the popular beaches of Chaweng and Lamai.

The Froggy Sea Breeze Beach bar is open from 5pm till 11pm every evening. Highly recommended is the sweet n’ sour Froggy Melon, garnished in mint leaves, or The Botanical, a gin and absinthe-infused cocktail guaranteed to kick-start any engine.

Villas at Banyan Tree Samui, each with infinity pool, start from US$550 per night.

About Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts The Banyan Tree Group is a leading international operator and developer of premium resorts, hotels, residences and spas, with a collection of awardwinning brands. Banyan Tree offers a sanctuary to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul in awe-inspiring locations around the globe. Rediscover the romance of travel as you journey to iconic destinations where authentic, memorable experiences await. Angsana brings the adventure back into travel whatever your age or reason to visit. Intertwining local chic and a vibrant fun-filled atmosphere, Angsana offers amazing destination playgrounds across the world.

Cassia is a bold new proposition in the extended stay sector, offering stylish, cutting-edge hotel residences for holidays and business travel. It offers an incredible choice for families, friends and couples. Dhawa is a casual and contemporary full-service hotel that fuses imaginative design, absolute comfort and seamless technology into a single-stay experience. It curates a plethora of choices to achieve a truly customized stay.

To date, the Banyan Tree Group manages and/or has ownership interests in over 43 hotels and resorts, 62 spas, 75 retail galleries; as well as three golf courses in 25 countries. www.banyantree.com, www.angsana.com www.cassia.com, www.dhawa.com

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Volume 25 – June 2019

EMBRACING THE ENVIRONMENT

Green and Growing: Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts Celebrates Our 25th Anniversary and World Environment Day with Global Greening Initiatives In support of the recent World Environment Day 2019’s theme of Air Pollution, our Group aims to plant more than 25,000 trees in communities around participating resorts worldwide by year-end under our Greening Communities programme.

Planting trees is an effective way to reduce air pollution by helping to offset carbon emissions. By the end of 2019, Banyan Tree Group will have planted over half a million trees since Greening Communities first began in 2007, and will announce a new tree-planting target for 2030.

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Dr Steve Newman, Assistant Vice President/Group Sustainability Director, says: “With World Environment Day 2019 putting a spotlight on fighting air pollution, we are committed to achieving our goal of planting over 25,000 trees to #BeatAirPollution. Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts has always believed that sustainability should be at the heart of a responsible business. In celebration of the Group’s 25th Anniversary, we invite every guest who stays with us to partake in our group-wide sustainability activities and dedicate a portion of their time and energy towards protecting the planet.”

Banyan Tree Group will also launch a Commemorative Sustainability Book in September in conjunction with our 25th Anniversary group-wide celebrations. The book will feature the Group’s illustrious environmental history including the transformation of an abandoned tin mine site into Asia’s first destination integrated resort – Laguna Phuket, our first steps towards pioneering conservation efforts and innovation, and partnering regional and international organisations to benefit communities.

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Our seedlings programmes nurture young people at risk of societal exclusion, providing vocational and life skills, creating a lasting positive community impact.

SeedlingS* mentorShip Mentorship and scholarship are provided to young people aged 12 to 18. Structured topics guide mentor-mentee interactions to reinforce social (heritage, culture, arts and crafts), environmental (conservation), academic (language and computing), and health values (nutrition and lifestyle).

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Recognising the power of education in supporting sustainable communities, Banyan Tree Global Foundation aims to support 4,000 children at 25 schools around the world by committing more than $100,000 towards improving students’ learning environments, school infrastructure and hygiene.

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SeedlingS café Leveraging Banyan Tree’s Food and Beverage expertise, training includes an internship within hotel outlets, with graduates working at a Seedlings Café before permanent job placement at local outlets.

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Banyan Tree Plants Seeds of Knowledge Resort’s internships lead to three scholarships for local students to attend university KOH SAMUI, Thailand (August 8, 2019) — Lots of luxury hotels give back to their local communities these days, and none more so than Banyan Tree Samui. The Thai resort has been awarded a “Gold Certification”

by EarthCheck, the world’s leading scientific watchdog for the hospitality industry, making it the first and only hotel in Thailand to be recognized for its environmental policies at such a level.

Among the Koh Samui resort’s CSR (corporate social responsibility) programs are tree-planting, a plasticsfree initiative, wastewater recycling, and a coral regeneration project, whereby broken corals are revived and re-attached to the reefs that curl around the resort.

In 2013, Banyan Tree Samui introduced a “Seedling Mentorship” project available to some of the less privileged children on the island, which was traditionally a coconut farming and fishing community.

Recently, three of those children graduated high school and, with the aid of Banyan Tree scholarships, have now moved on to university.

Phuthiporn Kunlabut, nicknamed Bass, is one of those lucky students. She said, “My family was so proud of me during my internship at Banyan Tree Samui. I learned a lot from my experiences at the pastry kitchen – baking, dessert making, food preparation and decoration. After that, I did a stint with the housekeeping department, where I learned to handle guests’ queries. I also got to join the florist team.”

Bass is now studying Food and Nutrition at Rajamangala University on the mainland in Songhkla, while her fellow “seedling” Thayaporn Songkong has begun her first year at the Faculty of Law at Suratthani Rajabhat University.

The resort’s Seedling Mentorship program is part of a wider initiative by the Banyan Tree Global Foundation.

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In the previous article about cigars, we looked at how the country of origin influence the cigars, and as with wine, coffee, cocoa and other artisinal products, the country and its climate has a quite significant influence. But the seed has as great an influence on the cigar, as the grape varietal has on wine. Also, the size of the cigar affects the flavours, just like wine in a Magnum bottle will differ from the normal 75 cl wine.

In this article, we’ll scratch the surface of this subject: The seed, the wrapper colour and the vitola.

There is some debate as to how much influence the wrapper (the outermost layer of tobacco) has on taste, ranging from being merely for aesthaetics and up to accounting for as much as half of the taste profile. It is the view of this author that wrappers do matter, but rather than alter the taste profile significantly, the wrappers are used to accentuate certain tastes of the filler and binder leaves, or to bring out particular top notes desirable to the overall taste experience. Thus, a Maduro wrapper can be used to accentuate an already chocolaty taste of the filler, or to add a touch of sweetness to an otherwise strong and heady cigar. Some assume, that the darker the wrapper, the stronger the cigar – this isn’t already true. You can theoretically have immensely strong tobacco wrapped in a Claro wrapper, or mellow tobacco wrapped in a Maduro wrapper. One sure rule of thumb, though, is that the lighter the wrapper, the less the wrapper itself is able to influence the overall taste profile of the cigar, simply because of the fermentation process: As taste and sugar content is closely related to the fermentation time of the cigar, and the fermentatino time of a Double Claro can be as little as three days, it will lend virtually no sweetness to the cigar, but rather driness or earthy notes. Conversely, a Maduro wrapper can have been fermenting for several years drawing out massive amounts of sweetness lending the final cigar notes of chocolate, maple, honey or sugar.

You will also often find that the lighter wrappers are finer and more finicky (and more prone to tearing), whereas Oscuro wrappers are often almost somewhat thich, sturdy or rustique looking. Each wrapper has its purpose, and at the end, it all boils down to taste – which wrapper you prefer is entirely up to you, time, place and occasion, and ultimately your taste buds.

In this age where “artisinal” is the buzz word for all things good, nothing can be more true to the word than cigar production. More than 100 steps, almost all by hand, go into the production of a good cigar!

Vitolas The Nub is a relatively new size created by Oliva for their “Nub” line. At 4 x 60, it is theoretically a shortened Toro Gordo providing about 75 minutes of smoking.

The Rothschild is one of the original Cuban sizes - usually, it is 4 1/2 inches with a ring gauge between 44 to 49. A short 45 minute smoke.

The Robusto is probably the most common size - just about 5 inches in length and 50–54 in ring gauge. The cigar will give you a little over an hour of puffing.

The Perfecto is considered to be one of the hardest shapes to roll, and they often sell at a premium compared to their “normal shaped” siblings.

The Toro has become very popular in the last decade; they are usually about 6 inches in length and between 50 – 54 in ring gauge, giving you 1.5 hours of smoke. The

Toro Gordo, or “Fat Bull” has a ring gauge of 60, often lending a more mellow smoke and 15 minutes more of smoking time.

Torpedos have a tapered end (hence the name) and are usually Robustos or Toros with about an additional 1/2 inch for the tip.

The torpedo shape is more difficult to roll and hence torpedos are often a tad more expensive than their normal counterparts.

The Lonsdale is one of the original Cuban sizes – it is essentially a shortened and slimmer Churchill. Some prefer them as the wrapper can lend more taste to

the cigar due to the higher wrapper to filler-ratio. The panatella is an even slimmer version (ring gauge of less than 40) often favoured by women.

The eponymous Churchill is the cigar of all self-respecting statesmen and dictators across the world. 7 – 7 1/2 inches in length and usually about 50–52 ring gauge. The cigar

has a good balance between wrapper and filler, and will easily give you almost two hours of stately puffing time.

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Vitola is cigar-speak for “shape and size”, and the most famous vitola is undoubtedly the Churchill, the long and relatively slim cigar, made famous by the British Prime Minister who supposedly started his day by lighting a cigar and pouring himself a glass of whisky before getting out of bed in the morning (as perfectly shown by Gary Oldman in “Darkest Hour”).

The length of the cigar is measured in inches, and the Ring Gauge, or diameter is measured in 1/64 parts of an inch. The Inch, from E. P. Carillo (Dominican Republic) in its original vitola, is 6 1/8 x 64, or a little over an inch long (16 cm) and an inch in diameter. This size is usually named “Toro Gordo” (Big Bull).

There are a number of other vitolas than those described to the left, and some cigar makers play with the sizes so that some cigar makers would call, say, a 5 1/2 x 50 either a Robusto or a Toro; unlike wine bottles, there are no strict naming rules to adhere to. Often, the size is decided by the master blender to get the exaxt right taste out of the cigar, and if that entails lengthening the Robusto by 1/8 of an inch, so be it.

Cuban cigars are often slimmer than their non-Cuban counterparts, and instead of the Robusto, the most common Cuban size would be the Corona with a 42 ring gauge, and between 5 - 6 inches in length (Petit Corona, Corona and Corona Grande). To meet demand from the world market, they have recently introduced the Corona Gordo with a ring gauge of 46. And for those who wish to truly emulate Fidel Castro, there is the Double Corona at 7 5/8 x 49 and the Gran Corona (often called the Presidente) at a whopping 9 x 49 ...

The advantage to the big-ring craze is that you can get some really good deals on the sizes that have suddenly fallen out of fashion – look for Coronas and Robustos as they may often benefit from discounts as the vendors are clearing shelf space for those big-ring cigars. The downside is that if you fall in love with that particular Petit Corona, it may very well be discontinued, and you would have to look for a new favourite cigar. And if you find that your taste leans towards Toro Gordos, then Coronas will probably not appeal to your taste buds.

Ath the end of the day, Cigars is much like any other epicurean hobby: Taste varies, and it is all up to you to find your preference. Furthermore, don’t be surprised if your taste changes over time and place. Personally, I have gone through 5 different “favourite cigars” already, and which one I prefer depends on time of day, what I have eaten, the weather and the alignment of the stars.

My personal Top-7 (in no particular order) is this:

Aging Room 356ii Toro

CAO MX2 Toro

Gran Habano Persian King

Gurkha 15 Year Cellar Reserve

My Father Le Bijou 1922 Grand Robusto

PDR AFR-75

Perdomo Lot 23 Natural Toro

And thus I shall leave you until the next article on cigars and where to enjoy them, with a tip from a fellow cigar connoisseur and friend of mine: Never light your cigar with a Zippo, and remember to suck, blow, and don’t swallow!

As ludicrous as these sizes may seem, the non-Cubans have added girth to the cigars making them thicker and thicker. Starting with E. P. Carillo’s “The INCH” at 6 1/8 x 64 less than a decade ago, now virtually all major cigar brands offer 60+ ring gauges. As these sizes are virtually “off-the-charts”, many have come to dub them BFCs aka.

Big Fucking Cigars ...

Cigars that size require a lot of time to puff through, so Oliva created the Nub as a shortened big-ring alternative to these big cigars for those who have the standard 75 minutes for a smoke, but like the big ring gauge.

Interestingly, the INCH was merely the start of a trend – CAO’s Flathead exists in a 7 x 70 size, and Asylum the Ogre comes in a ridiculous 8 x 80 – a cigar that will require inordinate amounts of time, lungs like an Olympic swimmer, and an ability not to tip over when wielding this veritable rocket launcher of a cigar ... samui phangan real estate

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The Ridge Anamaya Samui Emerald Villas IVL Property Mandalay Beach Villas

Callisto Villas

Minigolf Petcharat Marina

Nautilus

The Seasons Horizon Homes/ Horizon Residence/SIL Architects

Samui Living Company

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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.

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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. samui phangan real estate

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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!

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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 Asia Luxury Properties................................092 276 1889 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 Ban Tai Seaview Land.....................................092 276 1889 Baan Sabai Samui Villas................................094 649 4713 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 BONDI AUSSIE BAR & GRILL ..............................084 630 4676 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 C VIEW VILLAS.....................................................091 786 3998 DHEVATARA PROPERTY........................................077 430 326 Dream Villa........................................................098 040 0956 Dune Hills..........................................................092 979 2099 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 JLL..........................................................................081 806 8852 Kasa Development..........................................092 979 2099 KOH PHANGAN LUXURY VILLAS..........................077 374 354 KOH PHANGAN HOLIDAY HOMES......................087 898 3918 KOH SAMUI LAND & HOME..................................089 474 1837 KOH SAMUI PROPERTIES.....................................077 951 620 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 Samujana ........................................................... 061 201 1170 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 Samui Prestige Homes...................................065 586 6580 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

STEJ’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 Accounting Services....................................098 017 0587 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 LAW OFFICE...................094 795 7777 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 Cocoon Home Decoration & Design.........080 345 3015 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 rudi windows & doors..................................081 893 4936 SLEEP NAKED............................................. www.sleepnaked.hk SURAT BAANSAUY...............................................081 691 1719 SUNFLEX ASIA...................................................... 077 414 412

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 Rudi Windows & Doors...................................084 355 500 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

PHOTOGRAPHER 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 Professional Photographer ...................099 307 1740 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

BY Home Renovation.......................................086 950 2291 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

SECURITY SYSTEMS

ODOR CLEAN........................................................087 976 9589

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

ONE STOP SOLUTIONS.......................................081 893 4935

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

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

OTHER

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

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

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

BLUECHIP INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY..........089 651 0020 FIREWORKS SAMUI.............................................087 263 4371

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

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

Nature Architects.........................................063 592 8956

health republic.................................................077 458 200

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SAMUI...................077 484 548

Kupu kupu Phangan..........................................077 377 384

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

MAINTENANCE SERVICE ADEPT ASIA...........................................................081 978 3712 MANAGING SAMUI..................................................077 430 010 SQUEAKY CLEAN WINDOWS..............................087 013 7650 The Clean Team................................................064 415 9439

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MAGNOLIA SPA.......................................................077 601 133 Merchant Gourmet Samui’s Premier Food Service......061 919 1717

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 Prego Restaurant...........................................077 300 317 RAJDHEVEE CLINIC...............................................077 430 702 Stack Burger ...................................................077 915 222 THAILAND LEARNING CENTRE .........................086 625 2546 TROPICAL MURPHYS.............................................077 413 614 WECI & COMPUTER INSTITUTE............................077 233 101 ZAZEN BOUTIQUE RESORT & SPA.......................077 430 345

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OZEN RESIDENCES by KASA OZEN Residences has set the standard for KASA’s subsequent developments, and it has set the bar high.

Boasting 10 exquisite villas, all with a stunning view of the sea and a lavish private pool, the OZEN project sold-out in a matter of months.

OZEN Residences has left an indelible impression on Bophut, Koh Samui-where it occupies some of the most exclusive real estate on offer. Owners of an OZEN villa have plenty to smile about as the time has come to celebrate the completion of KASA’s first luxury project.

AWARD-WINNING DEVELOPER

KASA has established itself as a top-class developer.

Our unwavering commitment to excellence has borne recognition, as we now enjoy a Dot Property Award as a tribute to our success.

We at KASA are driven by our achievements and endeavour to be industry leaders wherever we venture.

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