Samui Phangan Real Estate April-May 2017

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EDITORIAL

EDITOR'S LETTER It’s all about Quality of Life.

Looking out now at the glorious weather and the crystal blue shimmer of the sunlight on the ocean it seems hard to remember the rain and flooding that we all had to bear only a short while ago. I was then thinking of how bad it got in our home towns. UK and Europe hit by snow storms this year and freezing weather. A friend from Canada was saying they had temperatures of minus 30° celsius. So, I thought I would put a positive list together of points towards increasing your quality of life in Thailand, especially in Samui. I won’t say that any place in the world is perfect. There are always certain changes and compromises we must make to create a better situation for ourselves.

But here are some of the benefits, sun and fresh air. Do I really need to explain this?!

Amazing food! There’s a world of difference between a fruit that grows on a tree and is picked hours before you eat it, and a fruit that is picked too early, shipped over long distances and sold to you for ridiculous money. In Thailand, you can eat delicious, cheap, quality, tree-ripened fruits and vegetables, and avoid genetically-engineered foods, hotwater treated mangoes and tasteless, imported produce.

Less stress, you can reduce stress radically by relocating here at least part of the year. Samui, where the pace of living is slower, more relaxed and where people value real friendship and relaxation over the constant desire to work, work and consume.

New Culture, you can find interest and growth by living together with a different culture and become enriched by it.

Save money, living a life in the tropics is still a much better bargain than freezing in an expensive European home. You could wake up in the morning, listen to tropical birds singing outside from your window, go pick your own fruits or buy inexpensive, super fresh produce at the local market. You could swim in pristine, turquoise waters, feel the breeze and the sun nourish your body, and yet live in close distance to all the modern amenities you’re used to.

On Samui you will not miss out on anything except the cold. You can walk at night in the neighbourhood and feel safe, Thailand is still a very safe place to be. In Samui, you can hire a local person for less than Euro 200 per month to work in your house several hours a day, to prepare all your healthy meals and take care of all your household chores and leave you time to enjoy life. So, if you’re here already I’m preaching to the converted but those of you enjoying your time here maybe it’s something to think about. I did 24 years ago and have never looked back.

Loving Thailand Loving Life.

Crispin JG Paton-Smith Editor

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realty in focus

22 Tips & Tricks Natural Plants to Keep Mosquitos at Bay

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Legal Buzz Estate Planning in Thailand

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Developer In View Sunset Sunrise Eclipse - OPP

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Property Report Condo Finance Using a FET Form

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Property Design Loft Furniture by Oriental Living

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Architect's Talk Philip Johnson's Glass House

38 Island Home Creative Colour Palettes 42

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Outdoor Living Ideas For Rooftop Decks & Terraces

64 Hot Property

IVL Property - 6 Bedroom Luxury Sea View Villa 68

Personal Profile Lewis Jones from Paradise Pool Interiors

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15 Year Anniversary of Luxury Villas & Homes 78 Feature

20 Seconds for Love at First Sight Anne Sophie Maestracci

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island life 84 Lifestyle

Le Cochon Qui Fume French Restaurant & BBQ 88 Green Living/พื้นที่สีเขียว

รัฐบาลสั่งยกเลิก EIA, EHIA ถ่านหินกระบี่

90 Green Scene

Sisters On Samui (SOS)

20 Year Anniversary 94 Island Scoop News from the Island 96 Home Help

Where to Place the Wi-Fi Router

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Koh Samui Map

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Koh Samui Living

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Koh Phangan Map

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Koh Phangan Living

the legal arena 108

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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Island Contacts

SALES : +66 (0)80 535 1725 Rentals : +66 (0)81 737 6808 info@overseaspropertyportfolio.com www.overseaspropertyportfolio.com S A L E

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AMAZING SEA VIEWS

GREAT LOCATION

Type: Land (S1024)

Size: From 496sqm

Type: Land (S1125)

Views: Sea

Location: Laem Yai

Views: Sea

Price: 930,000 THB

Size: 392sqm Location: Bangrak

Price: 1,580,000 THB

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CONDO LICENSE Type: Condo (S899)

Bed/Bath: 2/2.5

BEACHSIDE ESTATE Type: Villa (S1154)

Views: Garden/Pool Location: Choeng Mon

Views: Garden/Pool

Price: 5,400,000 THB

Price: 9,500,000 THB

Bed/Bath: 3/2.5 Location: Plai Laem

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INVESTMENT/HOLIDAY Type: Villa (S914) Views: Garden/Pool Price: 10,300,000 THB

Bed/Bath: 3/3 Location: Plai Laem

NEXT TO THE BEACH Type: Villa (S1134) Views: Sea

Bed/Bath: 4/3 Location: Bang Por

Price: 12,000,000 THB

SAMUI TOWN CENTER 119/20, Moo 1, Bophut, Koh Samui

“YOUR INDEPENDENT ESTATE AGENT” Est. 2008

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BREATHTAKING VIEWS Type: Villa (S1143)

Bed/Bath: 3/3.5

Views: Sea

Location: Bophut

UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS Type: Villa (S955) Views: Sea

Bed/Bath: 4/4 Location: Lamai

Price: 16,200,000 THB

Price: 14,200,000 THB R e d u c e d

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WALK TO BEACH Type: Villa (S1136) Views: Sea

Bed/Bath: 3/3.5 Location: Choeng Mon

Price: 23,900,000 THB

STUNNING VIEWS Type: Villa (S1167) Views: Sea

Bed/Bath: 4/4.5 Location: Maenam

Price: 26,500,000 THB

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A ONE OFF!!

Type: Villa (S857) Views: Sea

Bed/Bath: 3/3.5 Location: Chaweng Noi

Price: 28,000,000 THB

180° SEA VIEWS Type: Villa (S1138) Views: Sea

Bed/Bath: 7/7.5 Location: Bang Por

Price: 36,000,000 THB

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Nestled in the lush hills of Bophut overlooking the stunning sea view of the Gulf of Thailand.

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inside & out | Tips & Tricks

Natural Plants to keep Mosquitos at Bay

Lavender

Lemon Balm

Pepper Mint

Catnip

Marigolds

Sage + Rosemary

Citrosum

Basil

One wonderful thing about living in the tropics is that almost every day you can spend outside. There is nothing better than relaxing early evening in your garden or on the terrace and listening to the waves lapping at the shore or the sounds of the jungle. That is until the sound changes to that quiet but awfully distinct hum of a mosquito. How can it be that one such tiny insect can ruin an evening, and I’ve not even gone into the diseases that they can spread. Look, mosquitoes are awful. They fly around searching for animals or people, to bite and suck your blood. They may be great food for birds and bats, but you don’t want them flying around your garden or terrace. You also don’t want to spray yourself in harsh chemical poisons dubbed as mosquito repellents. So, aside from making your outdoor living areas less friendly to the larvae by getting rid of any standing water, what else can we do to keep these little buggers away.

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Mosquitoes are attracted to certain odours. They’re especially attracted to certain body odours and even perfumes or deodorant. There are a few plants with strong scents that we find pleasing, which you can use to help mask your own smell and keep nearby mosquitoes at bay. The aroma needs to be in the air around you, at the very least, and ideally on your skin. To get the maximum effect of these natural mosquito repellents, crush herb leaves in your hands to release their perfume and essential oils, and then rub the leaves and their oils over your skin. By including these plants in your garden, you can reduce your dependence on deet sprays and high chemical citronella candles.

Lemon Balm Has a lemony aroma and flavour and is a natural insect repellent. Crush the fresh leaves and rub them directly on your skin, especially around the ankles, arms and other areas most exposed and vulnerable to bites. The lemon scent, which repels, is very strong. It rubs off very well onto skin. You can just sort of crush the leaf up a bit, and then use the leaf like a wipe. Lemon balm happily thrives in the sun or partial shade, and should be kept in moist, well-drained soil. This member of the mint family has white flowers, as well as some healing properties, but it’s also an invasive species, so be careful when growing it in your garden. It does well if you plant it in a pot on your patio, or other outdoor areas.

Catnip This fragrant mint cousin contains a natural chemical called nepetalactone, catnip may be even more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET, the poisonous ingredient used in most repellents. It also repels roaches, a characteristic that many of us living in town or city areas will certainly appreciate. It can be used similarly to lemon balm; crushed and rubbed onto the skin. A word of caution to cat owners: watch where you plant your catnip! Your cat may want to roll around on it and play with it. Plant catnip apart from the rest of your garden so your cat doesn’t accidentally damage any other plants nearby.

Basil A study showed that the essential oil from this essential part of indoor herb gardens is toxic to mosquito larvae.

Grow this amazing plant around any natural water sources, such as a pond, to help control the rate of eggs being laid.

Lavender Lavender scent will repel flying insects like mosquitoes, moths, and flies. The flower’s perfume is well-known, and while it will scent the air, it’s most effective way to control insects is by rubbing the plant on your skin to release the oils.

Marigolds In addition to mosquitoes, marigolds repel other garden pests, too! Marigolds growing in the garden will help to keep the bugs away from your vegetables. The flowers are edible as well, and add colour and flavour to salads or can be a gorgeous garnish when you want to dress up a dish.

Peppermint In its concentrated form, peppermint is sometimes used as an insect repellent, and its oil has been shown to repel the adults and kill the larvae and eggs.

Citrosum (aka Mosquito Plant) This perennial is often sold as the “mosquito plant,” and sometimes referred to as the citronella plant primarily due to its strong citronella scent. Quite the original for bug repelling, with a powerful lemony scent. Unfortunately, though it’s the most heavily marketed, there’s some research that suggests it’s also the least effective garden plant at mosquito control and it’s a grass-like plant that can grow up to 6 feet tall. Still, there are some benefits to be had from rubbing the crushed leaves on your skin, and if there’s nothing else around, it will provide some protection.

Sage + Rosemary If you’re planning to gather around a BBQ or open fire, try burning a little sage or rosemary. The incense these plants give off when they burn not only smells good but is unpleasant enough to most species of insects that it’ll repel them—if you’re near the smoke.

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Chonote LOTS FOR SALE LIPA NOI Excellent Investment Up to 20% DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE 50% Financing Available the development is for sale

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23 LOTS SOLD Major Concrete Roads Finished

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Modern living spaces

Eco-design with iconic modern architecture; Aqualina presents a cool new approach to exclusive tropical living.

This unique hillside development is in Maenam, the northern coast of Thailand's Samui Island, where innovative design exists in harmony with the natural environment.

The land of 10 rai (approximately 4 acres) with Chanote title deed is for sale for a keen investor who wants to develop the project or to own one luxury villa with a large plot of land for ultimate living.

TEL: 081 837 6001 Jackiy | 02 662 2478 EXT 110 MISS NAT | For rentals please contact : Nicky 084 447 8712 19/10 Moo1, Maenam, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320 | www.aqualinasamui.com | E-mail: info@kodanmal.com

HS0425

Location: Choeng Mon

This is the ideal holiday villa, spacious inside with a generous sized pool and sala area, 3 good sized bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and a spacious open planned living/dining and kitchen area. The villa is just a short stroll to the delightful Choeng Mon beach and local shops and retaurants.

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Prime area/good investment potential Rapid expected rental returns High end property/luxury materials Fully furnished 530.9m2 land size/226 m2 built-up area Within a gated & fully managed community

Price : 13.5 Million THB

FOR SALE LS0299

Location: Choeng Mon

Great sea view plot located in Choeng Mon within the government licensed development "Horizon Villas". Less than 10-minutes from Chaweng, Airport, Bophut and less than 3-minutes from restaurants and shops. The development is also at walking distance from the beach.

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Government licensed development Land size: 932sq.m Great sea views over Choeng Mon bay Chanote land title deed Excellent infrastructure A short walk to Choeng Mon beach

Price : 8.73 Million THB Over 500 listings on our database.

Choeng Mon, next to Sala Samui.

www.horizonhomes-samui.com | info@horizonhomes-samui.com t: +66 (0) 77 417 005 | m: +66 (0) 85 660 2794

HS0544

Location: Bophut Chic sea view villas for sale located in Bophut hills a short drive from Fisherman’s village, Supercenters, Hopsitals, Chaweng and more.

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2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms Private pool Plot size: 130sq.m

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Parking area 2 km away from Bophut beach Convenient location

Price: 5.9 Million THB

HS0546

Location: Taling Ngam

Beautiful villa located in the South-West of the island and build on 1 rai of land offering a large and landscaped garden.

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3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms Western kitchen 180sq.m interior area

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Private swimming pool Fully furnished Peaceful location

Price: 12.1 Million THB

HS0542

Location: Bophut

This is a new development featuring 3-bedroom sea views villa overlooking Koh Phangan with a nice modern looking design.

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3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms Private swimming pool Ideal for a family investment

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Football pitch / Children’s playground 335sq.m of living space Convenient location

Price: 12.9 Million THB

HS0545

Location: Plai Laem

This stunning villa is located within walking distance to the really nice Choeng Mon beach.

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3 bedroom / 5 bathroom Private swimming pool Plot size: 1020 sq.m

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Stunning sea views Fully furnished Within a gated community

Price: 23.9 Million THB

LS0305

Location: Plai Laem

Good plot with a very good location and beautiful views over the bay.

This plot would be ideal to build a holiday home or a rental investment.

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2 Km from Choeng Mon beach Sea & sunset views over Bangrak bay Land size: 1,026 m2

Price: 8.5 Million THB

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Chanote land title deed Easy access to the plot Convenient location

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Location: CHOENG MON

3 Bedroom property Walking distance to beach Partial sea views

For Rent

Private swimming pool Maid service twice weekly Within a gated community

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Rate: $325 USD p/night

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Location: CHOENG MON

2 Bedroom property Walking distance to beach Fully furnished & equipped

Private swimming pool Maid service twice weekly Within a gated community

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Rate: $200 USD p/night

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Location: CHOENG MON

3 Bedroom property Walking distance to beach Exceptional sea views

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Private swimming pool Maid service twice weekly Within a gated community

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Ideal for families or couples Fully furnished plus aircon Within a gated community

Rate: $400 USD p/night

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Location: BOPHUT

2 Bedroom property Close to the beach Access to communal pool

Rate: 45,000 THB p/month

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Location: BIG BUDDHA

3/4 Bedroom & 5 bathrooms Excepetional sea views Close to the sea

Home cinema roomMaid Pool table & pinball machine ADSL & Wireless internet

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Rate: 60,000 THB p/month

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Location: CHOENG MON

4 Bedroom property Panoramic sea views Private swimming pool

Rate: $400 - 795 USD p/night

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PICTURE LIFE HERE

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Representing hand picked luxury real estate and rentals in Koh Samui, Phuket and Bangkok, backed by an international network of sales and marketing professionals.

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inside & out | architect's talk

Philip Johnson’s Glass House People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones The Oxford English dictionary explanation is that you should not criticize other people for bad qualities in their character that you have yourself. Mr. Johnson himself was always a very provocative architect, praised for a handful of brilliant projects and for his influential role as a curator and mentor, and despised for his determination and for work that some considered shallow and copied. He loved attention and cultivated his personality, holding court daily in Manhattan at a reserved table at the Four Seasons restaurant, which he himself had designed in 1958.

Beginning in the mid-1940s, with his purchase of a five-acre plot, Mr. Johnson assembled what would become a 47-acre estate with 14 buildings and follies, old and new, including a brick guest house, a library and painting and sculpture galleries.

Philip Johnson’s Glass House, built atop a dramatic hill is a piece of architecture famous the world over not for what it includes, but for what it leaves out. The dwelling’s transparency and merciless economy are meant to challenge every conventional definition of social home life.

The residence Johnson built for himself in 1949 suggests a life trimmed down to essentials—and gloriously ready for critical examination. There is something intimidating to people about the restraint such an existence would demand, as if the house itself were silently judging our own bad choices. Still, the charm of all that self-control, that meticulousness, is practically narcotic. Why not banish every bit of clutter?

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Its design is simple: an open plan interrupted only by a circular brick bathroom, a kitchen concealed under a sleek walnut folding bar, and ventilation provided by floor-to-ceiling doors on all sides that can be opened to the four winds. Although Mr. Johnson and his partner Mr. Whitney, an art curator, were avid collectors, only two artworks are on display: a statue by Elie Nadelman and a painting attributed to the 17th-century artist Nicolas Poussin, on a two-legged stand in the middle of the space.

“I don’t think clutter was allowed,” said the painter Jasper Johns, a friend of both men. “One was always aware of their ruthless elegance.”

Johnson died on January 25, 2005, at age 98.

In 2007, The National Trust for Historic Preservation (to whom Johnson donated the Glass House in 1986) opened the residence to the public and more information and opening times can be found on

For many, Johnson’s masterpiece is a powerful architectural fantasy.

www.theglasshouse.org

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Live Life. Love Pure.

With several years of experience, both living and working in Thailand, we understand the importance of only working with top quality materials.

Living on a tropical island also means dealing with extraordinary weather conditions such as the heat of the sun, salt in the air and tropical rainfall, which are detrimental on all materials.

In the past few years, we have build up a close relationship & cooperation with a select group of suppliers. Being able to communicate in Thai, understanding the way of life and our vast experience in doing business in Thailand, gives us a major advantage in working with our local suppliers.

The whole Pure Samui concept is set on being “turnkey”, simply meaning when Pure Samui is done with the installation, your “Home away from Home” is ready to move in.

Interior & Exterior Design By Pure Samui

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Pure Samui Co., Ltd., 108/11 Moo 1 Bophut, 84320, Koh Samui, Suratthani, Thailand +66 (0) 926 524 248 | info@puresamui.com | www.puresamui.com

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HORIZON RESIDENCE CONDOMINIUM CHOENG MON, KOH SAMUI WHERE GOOD TASTE IS A LIFESTYLE CHOICE Overlooking a picture perfect paradise, the Horizon Residence location could not be better situated. Nestled in the heart of Choeng Mon and just a four minute walk to the most beautiful beach on Koh Samui, contemporary island living has never looked so good.

Horizon Residence is secluded yet instantly accessible to the burgeoning scene of Choeng Mon and only minutes from the shopping and night life of Chaweng.

50% FINANCING AVAILABLE

STARTING PRICE 3,900,000 THB FOREIGN FREEHOLD

APARTMENTS

• 42% of units sold/reserved • Sizes start from 45 Sqm • 1 & 2 Bedroom units • Direct foreign ownership • 8% Projected net rental returns • Show unit ready for viewing • Resort management & facilities

TOWNHOUSES TOWNHOUSES • Prices start from 8,610,000 THB • 77% of units sold/reserved • Sizes start from 123 Sqm • 2 & 3 Bedroom units • Secure leasehold ownership • 8% Projected net rental returns • Resort management & facilities w: www.horizon-residence.com e: info@horizon-residence.com t: +66 (0) 77 417 005 m: +66 (0) 85 660 2794

inside & out | island home

Niagara

Creative Colour Palettes To create a calm and soothing environment in our homes, we often rely on pale, neutral shades, forcing us to stay in a ‘safe zone’ when it comes to decorating our space. Of course, there will always be a call for the 50 shades of white we all love to use to keep our environment clean and calm, however, there is a new and exciting design direction on trend in 2017 and I am excited! Colours are in!...But not in a gaudy way. There are some gorgeous colours available that still offer a calm and stunningly stylish design, injecting interesting texture and tones we can still team with neutral elements, if we so choose. These schemes are often employed in luxurious spas and high-end clothing boutiques because they instill a sense of peace and sophistication. And they can conjure the same mood in your home. A trick is to find shades and patterns of the same colour to use throughout your space.

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Pale Dogwood

We don’t only get to be daring with paint colours. The huge selection of beautiful wallpapers and tile designs have opened up an even larger opportunity for us to create something not only unique, but also boldly different from the rest. If you’re not quite ready to make the jump to wall colour, try using some neutral textured wallpaper, or tiles to give your room some depth and a different feel from the standard white wall look and add some big colourful pots - particularly for your outdoor spaces.

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And if this isn’t already exciting enough for those of us living on a stunning tropical island paradise – the tropics are also ‘in’ around the world, with interesting palm, jungle and printed wallpapers to really allow you to bring out your eccentric side!

If this is too bold for your home, check with your kids? Printed and patterned wallpaper can add some fun and colour to a kid’s room. Or, why not get creative in your business space?

There are some great designs around to add a cool vibe and coziness to cafes, bars, salons or boutiques. Take a look at some of the spectacular designs currently on trend in homes and commercial spaces around the world.

Natalie Stevenson Orchid House Design & Interiors Co., Ltd. M: 091-159-9673 E: orchidhousesamui@gmail.com www.orchidhousedesign.com

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Int roducing

Villa Mai Tai A brand new 2-bedroom luxury beachside villa now available for sale and holiday rentals

10% rental income per year High quality European standard furniture, fixtures and finishings Secure managed gated villa estate Onsite reception, restaurant (coming soon) and kids playground All-inclusive villa management package

A dream vacation home with a stable rental income from the first day of ownership www.bantaiestate.com, info@bantaiestate.com Phone +66(0) 918 267 392 (WhatsApp, Viber, Line)

Koh Phangan Luxury Villas

Koh Samuis' Pretty Little Sister So Much More Than Just A Full Moon Party Discounts available subject to availability (min. stay 3 nights) We have a number of bespoke luxury villas available. Ideal for families & couples

For further information, pricing and availability please contact www.kohphanganluxuryvillas.com info@kohphanganluxuryvillas.com Office:- +66 (0) 77 374 354 English:- +66 (0) 848 459 058 Thai:- +66 (0) 817 191 876

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Ideas

for Rooftop Decks & Terraces

Rooftop deck areas are perfect for the Asian climate, but are often forgotten in house designs. But offering beautiful views and capturing that perfect breeze with a little thought and planning you can adapt rooftop areas to become one of the most used areas in your home. Here, Samui Phangan Real Estate look at some interesting concepts to whet your appetite.

1. Decide on the main use of your deck in the planning stage Plan your design on how you expect to use it, you can split the deck into different areas like a dining area, a seating area, and a sun deck for relaxing.

2. Think “shade” Thailand is hot and sunny nearly all the year and your deck usage will be optimized if you build in lots of shaded areas, this can be done with partial roofed areas, shade sails, umbrellas or even beautiful large plants which will just give the area more ambience.

3. Plants and vegetation They can be planted into a garden beds or in pots, but plants especially large ones giving shade and shelter will help to create a natural environment and not an ugly concrete jungle. With plants, you can easily create a privacy fence to protect you from harsh urban environments. If the weather allows you can grow lots of things on a rooftop terrace. You can even create a small vegetable garden there.

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4. Play with heights By designing the space with different levels, it adds visual interest and allows for some fascinating ways to include your plants.

5. Build in furniture when you can Built-in benches and planters make a terrace look modern and stylish.

6. Keep the lighting heights low Moody lights would be wonderful on any terrace. Lights can be hidden or recessed behind something else, but the effect creates a nice calm glow of light that surrounds you, instead of overbearing flood lighting that shines down onto you.

Once you structure your rooftop garden in your mind, discuss with your builder or contractor to see if your roof can hold the pressure of the soil, containers and so on. Take safety measures; install fences and plan your whole design, time spent now will be well rewarded. Start researching on the type of plants you can grow and talk to a specialist about maintenance. Installing a watering system for the thirsty plants is a smart idea, especially here and in the early design stage.

We wish you a fun time planning and developing the perfect roof garden-terrace please let us know how it goes!

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Laem Set Villa

HV136

Lamai Beach Front Villa

hb076

Baan Rattanathep

hb078

PRICE : thb 73,500,000

PRICE : on application

PRICE : on application

Property Type : Ocean view villa Location : Laem Set Land Size : 2,150 sq.m.

Villa size : 550 sq.m.

No. of Bedrooms : 4 Facilities : Private pool

Property Type : Beach front villa Location : Lamai Land Size : 1,600 sq.m.

Villa size : 720 sq.m.

No. of Bedrooms : 5 Facilities : Private pool

Property Type : Beach front villa Location : Lipa Noi Land Size : 1,966 sq.m.

Villa size : 742 sq.m.

No. of Bedrooms : 5 Facilities : Private pool

Baan Benjamart

hb068

Bang Por Villa

hv168

Ocean view villa

hv139

PRICE : on application

PRICE : on application

PRICE : thb 35,000,000

Property Type : Beach front villa Location : Bophut Land Size : 1,155 sq.m.

Villa Size : 528 sq.m.

No. of Bedrooms : 4 Facilities : Private pool

Property Type : Ocean view villa Location : Bang Por Land Size : 1,600 sq.m.

No. of Bedrooms : 5 Facilities : Private pool

Property Type : Ocean view villa Location : Bang Makham No. of Bedrooms : 4 Facilities : Private pool

LUXURY REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS 11/7 Moo1, Bophut, Koh Samui Suratthani 84320 Tel: +66 (0) 8 1968 3486, +66 (0)77 427 648 ext.107 www.epsamui.com Email: sales@epsamui.com

LEAM YAI – 26.3 Rai

B005

Maenam – 9.8 Rai

B150

BANG KAO – 3.5 Rai

B121

PRICE : on application

PRICE : on application

PRICE : on application

This land is located on the northwest headland of the island. The land is on the hillside but slopes towards the beachfront, with 420 metres of beach frontage.

The site has great sunset and sunrise views and panoramic sea views overlooking Koh Phangan to the north. It is 800 metres from the ring road and 13 km from Chaweng and the airport; about 10-15 minutes drive away.

Located on Maenam Beach with a 95 meter frontage. The land has got private access and ideal for the a luxury property or for beachfront villas. Thais area is known for being one of the best beaches on the island with cool, deep, turquoise water all year around, minutes drive away.

A rare opportunity - a stunning plot of beach front land with wide frontage and 2 concrete roads enabling access to both sides of the land.

THONG KRUT 3,384 sq.m. B173

LIPA YAI – 3 RAI

PRICE : THB 25,000,000

PRICE : THB 50,000,000

B056

PRICE : THB 3,300,000

NATHON SEAVIEW 960 sq.m.

V189

Beach front land in Thong Krut, with a size of 3,384 sq.m.This is a beautiful private piece of beach situated on the Southwest of the island, a very exclusive part of the island.

3 Rai plot of beach front land for sale on the exclusive beach of Lipa Noi in the Lipa Yai area. Benefiting from spectacular views to the West, full infrastructure and chanote title.

Beautiful sea view land located in Nathon, just 5 minutes from Nathon City. The land benefits from ocean view and sunset view, full infrastructure; electricity and water supply and the use of the development services

LUXURY REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS 11/7 Moo1, Bophut, Koh Samui Suratthani 84320 Tel: +66 (0) 8 1968 3486, +66 (0)77 427 648 ext.107 www.epsamui.com Email: sales@epsamui.com

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Estate Planning in Thailand

Issues for Homeowners to bear in mind for Peace of Mind in Paradise

For the most part, investors who acquire an interest in real estate in Koh Samui and Koh Phangnan tend to be retirees or soon to be retirees who, having worked hard all their lives, are finally realizing a life-long dream of retiring in paradise. Many retirees and other foreign residents may already have put their affairs in order “back home” by making a will in relation to assets in their home country before relocating to Thailand, however, many foreign residents neglect to declare a will in relation to their assets located in Thailand.

The existence of a will can help to ensure that the assets of the deceased are distributed in accordance with the wishes of the deceased and avoid leaving the surviving relatives with the burden of lengthy, expensive and costly court proceedings on the other side of the world. This article examines Thai wills and how they can assist foreign residents in estate planning.

The first issue to be determined by a person seeking to make a will is what (national) laws govern the transfer of the individual’s assets in the event of death.

The answer depends upon the nature of the assets

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which form the estate. The devolution of immoveable property such as freehold condominiums and villas is governed by the laws of the country in which the immoveable property is located. Conversely, the transfer of movable property such as jewellery and furniture is governed by the laws of the country in which the deceased was domiciled at the time of death.

It is important to recognise that if an individual owns an interest in real estate through ownership of shares in a limited company, the asset which will form the subject matter of the will are the shares in the limited company and not the real estate assets themselves.

Shares in limited companies are deemed to be moveable property and not immoveable property.

A Thai will is strongly recommended if land and buildings located in Thailand form part of the estate. A Thai will relating to moveable property is also prudent estate planning, particularly if the moveable property in question is shares in a limited company which owns an interest in real estate.

Investors who have acquired an interest in real estate in Thailand through the acquisition of shares in an offshore company such as a British Virgin Island Business Corporation (BVI) will require a will to be drafted in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the offshore corporation is legally registered. Therefore, it is advisable to consult a lawyer from the jurisdiction in which offshore company is registered to prepare the will.

A Thai will must meet several specific requirements set out in the Civil and Commercial Code of Thailand for the will to be valid.

Thai law sets out three general categories of valid wills, as follows: (1) A will made by way of a declaration to a public official in the presence of at least two witnesses; (2) A fully handwritten will signed and dated by the individual declaring the will; or (3) A written will signed and dated by the person declaring the will in the presence of at least two witnesses; It is important for investors with a leasehold interest in property to be aware that a lease agreement is generally terminated upon the death of the leaseholder and any unexpired term of the lease may not transfer to the heirs of the leaseholder unless there is a suitable succession clause contained in the lease agreement allowing the succession of the leasehold right to the heirs.

The terms of the will should be comprehensive and should cover all the person’s assets to ensure that the person is not partially intestate at the time of death. It is important that a “second” will covering assets in Thailand does not conflict with or revoke the terms of the “main” will in the person’s home jurisdiction. The will should be updated intermittently as the assets forming the subject matter of the will change over time.

If there is no Thai will, the assets of the deceased must be distributed to the “Statutory Heirs” in accordance with Article 1629 of the Civil and Commercial Code. The surviving spouse of the deceased is entitled to half of the estate, thereafter the assets are distributed to six classes of statutory heir in the following order of priority (1) descendents; (2) parents; (3) brothers and sisters of full blood; (4) brothers and sisters of half-blood; (56) grandmothers and grandfathers; (6) uncles and aunts. If there are no living relatives, and no Thai will the estate will succeed to the state.

It is important for retirees and other foreign residents to consider estate planning issues and make provision for the succession of their assets in the event of death. A professionally prepared, valid and enforceable will can provide retirees and foreign residents with assurance that their affairs are in order and that their loved ones will not be unnecessarily burdened with stressful and lengthy court proceedings and costs in the event of death.

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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unset unrise E c l i p s e

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Bophut “And yet day and night meet fleetingly at twilight and dawn," he said, lowering his voice again and narrowing his eyes and moving his head a quarter of an inch closer to hers. "And their merging sometimes affords the beholder the most enchanted moments of all the twenty four hours. A sunrise or sunset can be ablaze with brilliance and arouse all the passion, all the yearning, in the soul of the beholder.”

Mary Balogh, A Summer to Remember

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Searching for that perfect villa is something of an immense task these days and priorities must be set to moderate the search criteria.

Location is something at the top of the list and it’s all a matter of especially on Samui of how far you are willing to travel to most amenities. Arguably design style and function are of course important but something that I’ve often discussed in buying that dream villa with a client is the views and especially then the choice of Sunset or Sunrise.

But then just every now and again something falls into place and you come across one of those very special villas in that textbook location with build quality and incredible views to match. This villa is located on a headland in a quiet private estate, so it benefits from sunrise and sunset views, as well as having the sea on both sides. The property has been specially built and designed around this so every room has a view and a spectacular one at that.

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Situated in one of the most convenient places on the island, this immaculate and modern Koh Samui property for sale sits in a quiet and picturesque location, yet moments from Bangrak and Fisherman's Village in Bophut.

Privately positioned and spread over three floors, the ground floor has a covered terrace/sala which is used as a BBQ area and leads into the open plan kitchen and dining space that overlooks the living area, just a few steps down to a lower level and you have direct access to the outdoor area and East facing pool. A guest bathroom is by the stairs that takes you to the first floor where on the West side you have an office and gym. If required, this could easily be converted into a fourth bedroom.

On the East side, there are two identical bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and share a large covered terrace with stunning views to the Bay of Bangrak. Up to the second floor is the master suite. It covers the entire floor and has views both East and West. The bed is positioned in the middle of the room with a lavish open bathroom including a jacuzzi bath, separate shower and his/ her wash basins. The large East facing terrace is an ideal place to relax and the West facing terrace is just a perfect place for the amazing sunsets over Bophut Bay. There's only been one owner since it was completed and it has been furnished and maintained to a very high standard. As it has also been a personal home rather than a rental property, you will appreciate the details that have gone into furnishing it and the quality of materials used. This truly is a unique property on Samui as it has exceptional views yet no hills to climb. It's walking distance to the main road and has manned security for peace of mind.

This would make an ideal permanent residence or a rental investment. To arrange a viewing and find out more regarding the finance options available from the owner, please call: Emma on +66 (0) 80 535 1725 emma@overseaspropertyportfolio.com www.overseaspropertyportfolio.com

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Condo Finance using a Foreign Exchange Transaction Form

2017 now marks an 8-year anniversary for living here in Thailand and over the years of lending to foreigners & locals using Thai property / land as collateral, there has been various challenges and obstacles which needed to be overcome. No matter how many applications have been processed, there is “always something” on each case. One of the most common items for discussion on each foreigner condo finance application is the Foreign Exchange Transaction Form (FET, FETF) or what may otherwise be known as the Tor Tor 3 (“Tor Tor Sam” is how spoken in Thai). Purchasing of condominiums in Thailand is a relatively straightforward process as Thai laws do allow foreign buyers to own condominiums freehold, this is however the one limitation.

Buyers of a condominium unit, in addition to the unit itself will receive a percentage share of the common property area, which will include the land on which the condominium sits. Since foreigners in general are not permitted to own land, the ratio of foreign ownership in a building will be limited to maximum 49% thus leaving the other 51% for Thai ownership. It is worth to note that the 49% is calculated on the total private sellable area and not the number of units, which is occasionally thought. A condominiums juristic person office should be able to confirm Foreign vs. Thai ratio levels if you are looking to buy an older already completed building under foreign ownership.

Now that a foreigner ownership unit has been found within a condo and that the unit is within the 49% quota, foreign buyers must fulfill the following 2 requirements: • Ability to enter Thailand legally.

• Show proof that funds used to purchase the condominium were remitted from overseas in foreign currency.

As the first requirement is usually ticked off quite easily, the focus shifts to the second requirement and this has proved the missing piece of jigsaw on occasions which can crop up last minute which may ultimately stop the finance of a condominium at the land office. This is the big 1 limitation.

When transferring money in from overseas to satisfy the number 2 requirement, you should generally abide by the following: • Must be of an amount at-least equal to what will be, the registered purchase price at the land office.

• Remitted from overseas or, brought into Thailand and Exchanged in Thailand.

• Either be “From”, a bank in the name of the foreign buyer or, be transferred “To”, an account in the name of the foreign buyer.

It is worth to note that if a foreigner is going to have a co-ownership with a Thai person, the full registered purchase price may not be required for exchange, as half may be registered under the Thai share of ownership.

The document, which is than used at the land office to evidence a currency exchange, is the Foreign Exchange Transaction Form (FET). This official document/ letter or, form, is obtained from Thai banks and will evidence to the land office an exchange of currency has taken place in order to satisfy the number 2 requirement above. On occasions, particularly when clients have made transfers into their own Thai bank accounts, the assumption is that it is easy to pick up and print off…. From experience, I would suggest going into a bank as early on in the purchase process as possible, to check what can be done. Firstly there is almost always a language barrier and when finally you may have an understanding, it can sometimes take several days or even worse weeks, to have the bank produce the required paperwork. For small transactions, a letter by the bank rather than FET form can be produced, to verify all foreign deposits, which may also take time, depending on how many deposits have been made and over how long.

If you are looking to finance a condominium, this is possible, though all relevant FET paperwork for the registered purchase price at the land office should be available to show the land officer, the lender would not always provide this paperwork. Sometimes this is thought that it can easily be obtained though on occasions, has proved the downfall of a finance case since cannot be produced and thus the land

office would not allow a transfer of title into foreign ownership before it is than possible to register a mortgage and complete the deal. i.e. A lender is not going to hand over a cheque to anyone unless, they can register a mortgage with the borrower on the back of the title deed. The land office will however not transfer the title deed into the borrower name (so the lender can register a mortgage) unless there is the FET paperwork available. This is what often makes refinance of Thai property a more viable option since there will be no late in the day surprises. If the title deed is already registered in the foreigner name than the land office has already been satisfied of FET requirements and is as easy as 1,2,3 to provide cash back. A lender may also often prefer to refinance, since also shows that the ability to purchase a condo was there in the first place, so there should be a reasonable level of risk to loan no more than 60% of the condo’s registered value and would also be likely there should be a reasonable level of income to service a mortgage by the borrower.

Mortgage options available, usually come with around 8.5/6% interest per annum, up to 10 year term and with a 50% balloon payment option that could be renewed for a further 10 years thus making in a way, a 20 year loan term. Up to age 70 years or even longer is available, when there is a co-borrower to support the loan application and bring the average age down.

Monthly installments are as low as THB10,500 for every THB1,000,000 borrowed.

Supporting documents required to borrow under mortgage terms will be subject to each individual application though will usually require at-least the following depending on the type of collateral: • Application Form • Passport & VISA Entry Stamps • Marriage Certificate/ Spouse ID (If any) • Proof of Income/ Employment • Bank Statements • Credit Report • Property Documents – Sales & Purchase along with Title Deed For further information on how to Finance Property & Condos in, feel free to contact me in our office within the MBK Center, Bangkok, drop me a message on stuart@mbk-center.co.th or call my Thai mobile on 66 (0) 81278 5382 and I will be happy to answer any queries or forward you any relevant information.

Stuart M. Foulkes Head of Expat Section MBK Guarantee Co., Ltd.

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Loft

Furniture Designs Most of us while buying a home rarely take into consideration the loft space. Your loft space can represent up to one third of your total house floor area, so putting it to good use a makes good sense. When deciding what to do with your loft space, there are two possible routes to go down: either a full conversion of the space, or – instead – opting for a loft storage room. While both may sound similar, they are in fact extremely different in function and build effort required.

The idea of loft living has become appealing and desirable to increasing number of people, worldwide. To begin with, what really is a loft? The standard English dictionary defines it as “a large, usually un-partitioned floor over a factory, warehouse, or other industrial space.” It is indeed like a large studio, with no separation between rooms. Sometimes, there is an extra floor or sleeping area on top of the room, to maximize space, rather than an extra room on the side. The lack of walls and other types of dividers makes it trickier to create separate spaces, such as the kitchen area, dining area, living area, etc. within a large room.

A good way to separate areas in your loft space is to use furniture as dividers. For instance, you can separate an open kitchen and living area by using a high kitchen table or “bar” and stools.

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Carpeting or different floor finishes can also help distinguish different areas. The entertainment area can have a different floor finish or carpet than the kitchen area. Rugs can be strategically placed to designate certain areas. For example, a rectangular rug can be placed to mark the hallway entrance. Or a rug can be placed diagonally to lead from one room into another, or it can simply be placed in the middle of an area, with furniture surrounding it to designate it as the living room.

Painting one side of the walls of a room one colour, and the other side a different, can also help differentiate between the two. For example, in one space, the left wall can be painted a pale yellow to mark it as the kitchen, whereas the entertainment area can be painted cream or whatever colour one wishes.

The type of furniture you use is just as important as how you arrange it all inside a loft. For instance, ottomans and longer, winding couches with extended chaise loungers not only maximize space, but can help corner off an area. Potted plants can also be strategically placed to fill in little gaps or areas that need a bit of separating. Bookshelves and even beds can be pulled out of the walls and can be tucked away during the day, so that the area can be used for something else.

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It is also wise to think about what the focal point of such a large space should be. Preferably, it should be the most social area of a home–the living room. Shrewdly, this also makes more sense, since the bedroom area cannot be in the middle or very beginning of the space, unless it can be pulled back into the wall. Lastly, installing a large, unusual, and dramatic piece in the centre of the living area or large loft space, can really serve as the focal point of the entire space, and can ultimately help to balance out the space.

LOFT by ORIENTAL LIVING 125/17 Moo 1, Bophut Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320 Tel: 077-423 877

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6 Bedroom Luxury Sea View Villa

This open-plan villa offers a back-to-basics luxury experience and is built with a solid concrete structure up to floor level, with a galvanized steel frame construction. All doors and windows are made from wood, the floors are terrazzo inside and concrete finish outside and each room has an air-conditioning unit and plenty of power points.

HOT PROPERTY

Level 1 Office, bathroom and maid’s room Level 2 Two bedrooms with en suite and one kid’s room Level 3 Steam room and yoga room Level 4 Living area, kitchen, pantry, laundry and guest bathroom Level 5 Master bedroom with open plan bathroom

PRICE: 40,000,000 THB Please contact sales@ivlproperty.com Tel: 077 417 113 088 379 8363

CALL : 081 374 0014 , 089 5676065 EMAIL : INFO@AID-PROPERTIES.COM EMAIL : CONTACT@AID-PROPERTIES.COM

SAMUI PROPERTIES.,CO.LTD

HOT PROPERTY

FOR SALES & RENT SEAVIEW VILLA Location Land Size House Size Bedroom Bathroom Price Amenities

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: Bang Nam Jud : 0-2-30.1 Sqw ( 924.2 Sqm.) : 420 Sqm : 4 Bedrooms : 5 Bathrooms : 14 , 900 , 000 THB : Fully furnished Open plan living Fully fitted western kitchen Terrace/outside dining Swimming pool

LAND FOR SALE

Ref-no : LH004Y16 Sea view land located in Taling Ngam

Ref-No: LF001Y15

Ref-No : LH002Y14

Sea view land located in Chaweng

Location : Taling Ngam Land Size : 5 Rai 1 Ngan 14 Sqw. 8,456.00 Sqm. ( Approx ) Access : Public Title Deed : Chanod Price Sale : 2,500,000 THB / Rai

Location : Chaweng Land Size : 0 Rai 3 Ngan 4 Sqw. 1,216.00 Sqm. ( Approx ) Access : Public Title Deed : Chanod Price Sale : 5,000,000 THB

( open to reasonable offers )

( open to reasonable offers )

Small plot of land / Garden view Fully infrastructure Location : Chaweng Land Size : 0 Rai 1 Ngan 0 Sqw. 400.00 Sqm. ( Approx ) Access : Public Title Deed : Chanod Price Sale : 1,500,000 THB ( open to reasonable offers )

Address : 142/5 Moo 4 , Lamai Beach , Maret, Koh Samui , Suratthani , Thailand Contact : K. Bee 081 374 0014 , K Ant 088 567 6065 Email : info@aid-properties.com Email : contact@aid-properties.com

“ WE SERVE ALL PROPERTY NEEDS ”

HOUSE FOR SALE / RENT

Ref-no : HR122 1-2 Bedrooms house Fully Furnish Share Swimming Pool Location Land Size Floor Area Access Price Rent

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Bophut 0 Rai 1 Ngan 00 Sqw. 120.00 Sqm. ( Approx ) Public From 35,000 THB / Month ( Rental price exclude utilities Bill )

Ref-no : HR213Y14 5 Bedrooms Villa Located in Chaweng Private Swimming Pool Location Land Size Floor Area Access Price Rent Price Sale

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Chaweng 0 Rai 2 Ngan 00 Sqw. 300.00 Sqm. ( Approx ) Public From 13,000 THB / Day 18,500,000 THB

( open to reasonable offers )

Ref-no : BU001Y16 Apartment Project for Sale 7 Unit with pool + Fully furnished Location Land Size Floor Area Access Titledeed Price Sale

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Chaweng 0 Rai 1 Ngan 8 Sqw. 600.00 Sqm. ( Approx ) Public Chanod 20,000,000 THB

( open to reasonable offers )

HOUSE FOR SALE / RENT

Ref-no : HR202Y14 4 Bedroom villa located in Lamai with private swimming pool Location Land Size Floor Area Access Price Rent Price Sale

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Lamai 0 Rai 1 Ngan 00 Sqw. 200.00 Sqm. Public From 85,000 THB / Month 15,500,000 THB ( open to reasonable offers )

Ref -no : HF002Y14

Ref-no : HR047Y14

3 Bedrooms Villas / Garden view With Swimming Pool ,fully Furnish Location Land Size Floor Area Price Rent Price Sale

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Chaweng 0 Rai 1 Ngan 13 Sqw. 200.00 Sqm ( Approx ) From 5,600 THB / Day 7,500,000 THB ( Rental price exclude utilities Bill )

2 Bedroom house Fully funished Garden view , private swimming pool Location Land Size Floor Area Access Price Rent Price Sale

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Mae Nam 0 Rai 0 Ngan 90 Sqw. 100 .00Sqm. Public From 45,000 THB / Month 5,500,000 THB ( Rental price exclude utilities Bill)

Address : 142/5 Moo 4 , Lamai Beach , Maret, Koh Samui , Suratthani , Thailand Contact : K. Bee 081 374 0014 , K Ant 088 567 6065 Email : info@aid-properties.com Email : contact@aid-properties.com

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Lewis Jones The Man

Behind the Sparkle

It does seem that Paradise Pool Interiors are making quite an impact on our beautiful island and have certainly raised the bar in pool finishing’s with their PebbleTec® product. Samui Phangan Real Estate Magazine wanted to find out a little more and met up with Lewis Jones from Paradise Pool Interiors.

We know you are always super busy Lewis so thank you for taking the time to talk to us. Let’s start at the beginning, when did you first start visiting Thailand and why have you picked Koh Samui as your base?

Hi, and thank you for having me. I first started visiting Koh Samui around 2005, when my friends and I used to head out once a year for a holiday. Being very fond of the island and my favourite location in Thailand I decided to invest in property here four years ago when I had my villa built in Lipanoi firstly for the rental market but eventually, hopefully my future home. Having Samui as my base seemed sensible as I already had some contacts within the construction industry here and because the amount of development taking place on the island.

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What advantages would you say Samui has over other Islands in Thailand?

I originally looked at starting in Phuket, but after further research, I felt it seemed a little tired compared to Samui. Koh Samui had very few pool construction and finishing specialists here too and when I made the decision to start a business here, it was evident to me that not only did Samui have a thriving, new development market but also a large refurbishment market, so my thinking was the same as my approach in the UK, if the market does drop or slowdown, which can happen from time to time, the work is still potentially there within the renovation market, hopefully keeping us busy all year round.

When did you start with Paradise Pool Interiors?

I started the company around 3 years ago, this was not long after I bought the licence to install and re-sell the PebbleTec® product exclusively here in Thailand. I was still living in the UK working full time as a builder there and travelling around Europe working on pools for the parent company Euro PebbleTec® at this point.

Then decided to move over full time early 2015 with my wife to really push things forward.

Now from the magazine we obviously have heard about the PebbleTec® product that you are now using in pool finishing’s, could you explain to our readers what this is and why it seems to be taking off so well?

Paradise Pool Interiors specialise in the finishing of the pool interior with our product, PebbleTec® which we have the license for here in Thailand. But we also cover all aspects of the pool construction, system and pump room hydraulics from the ground up, and at design stage anything is possible and can achieve whatever the client desires, we offer the latest in construction methods and pool chlorination systems to provide for and work closely with the customer with all the options they would need to make an informed choice. The only two things we restrict ourselves from doing is tiled and liner pools as they can be problematic, so we leave this to the other guys! We see PebbleTec® and its range of products as not only a stunning and superior alternative for our clients, but as a solution to the constant battle with re-grouting and replacing of tiles that pools here in Thailand suffer from, let alone how much the longer the pool will last.

If I was a client with an older pool what advantages would I have using PebbleTec®?

There is a huge refurbishment and renovation market here on Samui as I am sure your aware many and of the pools here are suffering in some way or another. This can be for several reasons but mainly due to the issues with water chemistry causing damage to the finish as unlike other climates, I think we can agree that Thailand in general has a more intense weather climate than that of say Europe or the USA. Swimming pools are usually the jewel in the crown for a lot of people’s property and something that usually looks tired and in need of attention a lot quicker than the house or villa itself. Due to the nature of the PebbleTec® products application and speedy installation, Paradise Pool Interiors can complete private residential refurbishments on swimming pools in under a week, with no real issue with size of the pool, this always includes the breaking out or stripping of old existing finish, preparation and repair to the pool shell and of course the application and finishing process.

PebbleTec® and its products ARE by far the most durable, reliable and longest lasting pool finishes on the market and will put up with any chemicals the pool will throw at it, whilst not compromising at all on its aesthetic appeal.

Does it come with a guarantee?

Yes, all work completed by ourselves is guaranteed for 5 years as we are required to do this under our license agreement with the parent company Euro PebbleTec®, the product also carries a genuine 5-year international warranty, supplied by the manufacturer in Australia. So, clients can feel extremely secure and comfortable with us when choosing to use pebble as their finish for the pool.

Do you have a showcase pool that has been finished with PebbleTec®?

Yes, we have a total of 13 pools completed here on Koh Samui and one that we did on Koh Tao too, the more popular ones we have completed to date is the pool at the very well-known Jungle Club resort in the mountain near Chaweng Noi and our more recent projects on the new Horizon Residence Condominium complex in Cheong Mon. We are always happy to take any potential customers to any of our completed pools by appointment and explain to them the processes and provide them with samples and brochures.

Can any pool company offer PebbleTec®?

We are the sole licensed applicator exclusive to the whole of Thailand for the PebbleTec® company. Anybody else offering the same would be incorrect, imitating or using low quality stones and pebbles, nothing to do with our brand. The thing that makes us unique is the aggregate used which is tiny quartz pebbles which are only distributed to the network of official licensed applicators around the world, this along with the way that we apply it onto the pool make it impossible for another company to imitate or offer the same.

You always seem to have the most innovative products at Paradise Pool Interiors, do you have something new for our readers?

We do indeed, we are currently working on samples incorporating the use of different coloured glass beads into our pebble compound to add a ‘bling’ element and an extra dimension to what we can offer as part of our service, we think that this should be available to order by the second quarter of this year as we will have the supply in by then, this will be marketed as Beadcrete and will carry all the same guarantees and warranties as our other products.

Where can our readers contact you?

I am just about to leave to start work on a big project in Europe for another company, but our manager Joe Burley who is on Koh Samui full time is always available to meet people who want to know more about us and the product, and will happily provide free quotations, brochures, samples or any general info about the PebbleTec® product, his & my details and contacts are below.

Lewis Jones: +66(0) 62 223 1546 Joe Burly: +66(0) 85 863 9729 E:lewis.jones@pebblepools.com www.paradisepoolinteriors.com samui phangan real estate

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This alluring 3 master bedroom villa is located in the South of Lamai in a very cozy area. The villa is on 2 levels: 2 master bedrooms en-suite, over water walkway, 2 spacious terraces and stairs with waterfall at the 1st floor. At the 2nd floor grand master bedroom en-suite with a double-seats Jacuzzi, an open space area with a modern kitchen and living room with a magnificent sea view terrace.

At the ground floor there are the house system room, the storage room and a beautiful swimming pool with bar and plunged stools.

The villa is fully furnished with Thai Style interiors from Chang Mai. • Footprint 360sqm | Land plot 830sqm • 3 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms • Swimming pool with suggestive sea view • Air conditioning and unlimited free Wi-Fi access all over the property • Selling price: 12.5 Million ฿ Rental price: starting from 4,200฿ per night

Last 3 Units Available Brand new built-to-last 2 master bedroom villas, located in a quiet residential area in Lamai.

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

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

The villas are fully accessorized and tastefully furnished to a high standard in the traditional Asian style with teak wood furniture from Chiang Mai. • • • • • • •

Floor area 100sqm + storage room 15sqm plots area from 360 to 430sqm 2 double bedrooms | 2 bathrooms Lush tropical garden with swimming pool Air conditioning and unlimited free Wi-Fi access all over the property Friendly staff 24/7 Selling price: 5.9 Million ฿ | Rental price: starting from 1,890 ฿ per night Selling price: 12.5 Million ฿ | Rental price: starting from 4,200 ฿ per night

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

This new condo has a perfect location in the centre of Lamai, only a few minutes walk from the beach and all Lamai entertainment areas, with international restaurants, shops, easy style markets, in a quiet and relaxing atmosphere.

The units are fully furnished, with a • clean and bright open plan living area, kitchen with all major appliances and • bedroom.

With its tranquil location and excellent view, this 3 rai oceanfront land plot offers the ideal setting for exclusive residential or resort properties. The land has approximately 40 meters of beachfront width, easy concrete road access, water and electricity.

10% rental guarantee for 10 years Guaranteed Buy-Back.

Surrounded by coconut palms and tropical trees, in a beautiful oasis of silence that gives you a sense of real living in tropical village, this property is situated in a peaceful area, mountain-view, near Wanorn waterfall in Lipa Noi. It has been designated as agro tourism village by local administration.

The price is reduced for a quick sale.

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House size: 150sqm | Land size: 300sqm | Chanote title 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | living room | kitchen car park for 2 cars 500m from the main road | 2km from market and supermarket 3 km from Lipa Noi beach Selling price 4.5 Million ฿

BLUE HILL RESIDENCE, modern tropical villas designed to highlight your holidays.

Enjoy this 3 bedroom villas with partial sea view, communal swimming pool and tropical garden, located in a very peaceful area in the South of Lamai.

1st floor: living room, kitchen, one bedroom, one bathroom and a very large patio.

2nd floor: two spacious double bedrooms, both with private bathrooms and a panoramic balcony with sea view.

The villa is fully furnished and decorated in Thai modern, contemporary style utilizing northern teakwood for its furniture and with a fully equipped European style kitchen.

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3 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms Partial sea view Communal swimming pool Tropical garden Selling price: 12.9 Million ฿ Rental price: starting from 3,150 ฿ per night

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Land size: 3 Rai | 2 different flat plots 40 meters beachfront Chanote land title Selling price: 109 Million ฿

In this magnificent villa with private garden and pool you can leave the crowds behind and recharge your batteries in your own private refuge. This lovely “home away from home” has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, ample living and dining space as well as a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious office and a unique cinema room.

The property is located in Chaweng Noi, one of the most popular residential areas on Samui, just 2 minutes driving from the most beautiful beaches of the island.

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Floor plan: 360sqm | Land size: 566sqm | Chanote title 3 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | ample living and dining space fully equipped kitchen | office | cinema room Private garden and pool Selling price: 13.5 Million ฿

Design-lover's paradise! Carved into the natural rock formations on a forested Koh Samui hillside, this villa is an astonishing private residence that successfully blurs the lines between architecture and nature.

A waterfall cascades down a 14m granite rock face right inside the villa, an intriguing ecological design feature that also forms a natural 7m indoor plunge pool with a natural stone bench to sit on beneath the falling water, a welcome respite from the tropical heat.

The property consists of 2 buildings, the main lower house with waterfall, plunge pool, living room, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, large covered outdoor terrace and the upper master bedroom house with 1 sleeping room, large bathroom, hallway with storage closets, outdoor terrace partly covered.

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Stunning sea views overlooking the south of Samui Island 2 buildings | 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms | Living room Kitchen Swimming Pool | Plunge Pool: Approx. 25sqm pool in the living room.

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Parking and private garden Land size: 1,440 square meters Villa size: approx. 350sqm Chanote High rental income potential Selling price: 32 Million

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Villa Pioneers for

15 Years From modest beginnings on Koh Samui in 2001, Luxury Villas and Homes has grown to be one of the region's largest and most successful private villa management and rental agencies.

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When John Birt, sadly now passed, first started Samui Villas and Homes as a local island management and rental agency some 15 years ago, the market for private villa rentals was still in its infancy. Investors were just starting to buy land and build luxurious second homes on the island, so Mr. Birt saw an opportunity to get a foothold in a market that he felt was sure to expand. He was right.

What was to be a small business venture has since become a serious enterprise with some 350 Thai staff and 8 foreigners on the team. Now called Luxury Villas and Homes, the company exclusively manages, operates and rents out more than 100 properties in Thailand, and a further 60 villas, including several on the Indonesian island of Bali, make up to its impressive regional portfolio. samui phangan real estate 

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"We have extended the portfolio over the years and now see a wide spread in terms the popularity and demand for different types of holiday villas," says Andrew Craig, Group COO. "The core of our business is still families based in major Asian cities and a secondary market of European travellers who visit the Thai islands during major holiday periods. New emerging markets such as Russia and China have also become more and more important, and Indian travellers are on the rise due to the economic growth experienced over the past decade.�

Dynamic Growth

Such rapid expansion and diversification has created a highly competitive marketplace for villa rentals in key locations such as Phuket, Koh Samui and Bali, but even with tough competition, Luxury Villas and Homes has managed to maintain its position a market leader. Andrew Craig puts this down to a committed team, effective marketing and new market penetration, along with careful selection of quality products to offer guests and sub-branding to better match different customers' needs and expectations.

The company became Luxury Villas and Homes in 2012 with its exclusively managed villas branded under The Signature Collection and The Boutique Villas; owner managed properties offered as The Holiday Collection and villas located outside Thailand forming The International Collection. The company's estate agency wing, Exclusive Properties, is also known for the high quality of island real estate services offered to potential buyers.

In 2009, the company also launched The Signature Weddings to match growing demand from returning guests who not only wanted a villa vacation but also wanted to hold their own private events in a villa. Starting with a couple of modest weddings, they focused on offering bespoke services with every detail pre-planned and personalized. The events division quickly expanded and now holds over 40 weddings and celebrations plus per year.

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A key factor in the success of LVH has been the firm's consistent focus on providing personalized guest services to complement the private villa experience. Right from the start, hospitality has been the key to creating a loyal customer base and the LVH staff team has grown along with its portfolio.

A good number of villa staff have been with the company for more than a decade and demand for additional staff such as private chefs has seen the operations team expand considerably.

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”Positions range from administrative roles such as management, accounting, human resources and marketing to the operational side with events management, villa management, engineering, gardening, cooking, housekeeping and security,” explains Mr. Craig. “The operations team receive regular training sessions that range from first-aid training provided by Bangkok Samui Hospital to Barista training

by Bon Cafe and how to pour Champagne by the people from Moet & Chandon.”

The personal touch is certainly appreciated by villa guests, and LVH enjoys an exceptionally high return guest rate with many first time clients recommended by their friends and colleagues. This lead to the implementation of Returning Guests specials, with details such as guests' favourite chef and even the Thai dishes they prefer kept on file. The list also includes a number of actual villa owners who often stay in their property for part of the year and have their own special requests, which may extend to a particular flower they want set up in their room or a certain welcome drink on arrival.

"The way our staff interact with their guests is ultimately what makes them feel completely at home in the villa," adds Wayne Hue, Director of Sales and Marketing. "It is also one of the things most commented on by guests. Basically, whenever a guest arrives or villa owner returns, we strive to know what they want and provide it before they even ask."

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for Love at First Sight with Anne Sophie Maestracci / Samuipics Impactful real estate photography doesn’t just require a keen eye behind the lens to make properties look amazing. The photos must inspire buyers to act.

People judge quickly. It takes only 1/10th of a second to form a first impression about a person, and websites are no different. It takes about 50 milliseconds (that’s 0.05 seconds) for users to form an opinion about your real estate that determines whether they like your site or not. This first impression depends on many factors: structure, colours, spacing, symmetry, amount of text, fonts, and more than anything the photographs you use. Researchers tracking the eye movements of subjects who looked at online real estate listings found that more than 95% of users viewed the first photo—the one that shows the exterior of the home—for a total of 20 seconds. So, in clear text you have a millisecond to grab their interest and 20 seconds to make them fall in love or it’s a one mouse click and they are gone.

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“Without an eye-catching photo, the battle is lost before it begins,” Taking photos for real estate listings on your own is certainly a feasible option if you’re comfortable doing so. Having said that, it’s proven that listings with professional real estate photography sell quicker for better prices than those shot by amateurs and this includes agents. Most real estate agents selling upscale homes claim to use the best professional photography. I have an issue with this. Just because you’ve paid to have your client’s home photographed doesn’t mean the photography is professional grade. The term “professional photography” has many definitions. For this article, professional photography will not include any shots by the real estate agent or any photos taken on an iPhone.

The important part is to get impactful stunning real estate photos — and lots of them.

High-quality photography of your business, property, or products is an essential piece of your marketing, and Anne Sophie, professional photographer knows how to showcase your property in the best light. Anne Sophie images will highlight the uniqueness of a home and the beauty of its natural surroundings.

In Real Estate, A good image Is Worth $1,000 or More Your home is on the market and you want to sell but don’t want to lower the price? Consider using better photos. Realestate listings that use photographs taken by a professional photographer. Did you know that 92 percent of homebuyers use the Internet as part of their home search? That means that listing photos are a critical factor — it will determine the selling price of a home, how quickly it sells and whether it sells at all. I’d venture to say that the single most important factor in selling a home is good photography.

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This isn’t only about homes ranging above $1 million; this applies to all homes priced at $200,000 or more. That’s right. Studies have found that good photography helps to sell a home faster and for more money. Keep in mind that with so much research performed online, a good photo can help to get a homebuyer through the door.

The first impression is essential. If homebuyers aren’t sold on the images, they see online, chances are they will move on. It can also affect their perception of a home prior to seeing it. A good photograph will have a positive emotion associated with the home. The biggest difference between hiring Anne Sophie, professional photographer and taking the pictures yourself is the fact that the Anne Sophie knows how to make something good look spectacular. She understands how the angle of the photo can create a complete different ambience and feeling. Anne Sophie has all the equipment needed to create stunning, high-definition images. Understanding how the sizes and colours of objects impact a photograph and can make things look better than they appear. As a professional photographer, she has spent thousands of hours learning how to take the best possible pictures, this has not just been her job but her life.

There is an art, to good photography The first impression is essential. If homebuyers aren’t sold on the images, they see online, chances are they will move on. It can also affect their perception of a home prior to seeing it. A good photograph will have a positive emotion associated with the home. Emotion is the No. 1 trigger of the affluent buyer, so use it to your advantage.

A good photo from Anne Sophie can speak not a thousand words, but a million words. Get creative: If the home is upwards of a certain amount, use models and shoot lifestyle photos in the home and around the home.

Anne Sophie can advise on these details. French by birth, Koh Samui resident photographer by choice since 2008, Anne-Sophie easily distinguishes herself with a discerning eye for technical detail and an artist’s flair for highlighting the image in frame.

Her work speaks for itself and further images can be seen on www.goodpicturesdosellmore.com www.samuipics.com www.facebook.com/photographerkohsamui Anne Sophie can be contacted on contact@samuipics.com

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Le Cochon Qui Fume French Restaraunt & BBQ

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amui’s culinary arts scene is sizzling so when you pack for your trip, make sure to bring your appetite. Consider yourself a foodie? Samui is a food lover's paradise and it’s just getting better and better. Newly opened on the shores of Bophut Lake is Bastien’s and Rémi’s newest culinary experience “Le Cochon Qui Fume” or in English “The Smoking Pig”.

This is a beautifully arranged indoor and outdoor restaurant situated on the side of the picturesque Bophut Village Lake with beautiful evening views.

The main feature on entering this delicate hidden French Gem is the impressive pig shaped BBQ in the center.

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Large racks of pork and lamb will be found hanging and sizzling around the BBQ which is fueled by local coconut husks giving that food the extra special aroma.

Everything is prepared in house and that includes the BBQ and delicatessen, and desserts of course homemade. The menu evolves with the seasons and the dishes are always prepared with fresh products and carefully selected, for authentic flavors and the recipes of yesteryear gastronomy.

Our recommendations on trying are the starter: bruchette and rillettes (pork that is cooked for a very long time, almost like a terrine), ham pate, pickles and a fresh tomatoe mix.

Then not to be missed is the BBQ Pig Oven main course, barbecued Leg of Pork and Roast Lamb barbecued, both served French style- rare and served with heavenly homemade sauces: Béarnaise or ketchup. Sides are corn on the cob, a baked potato with sour cream, shallot, mint, pepper and paprika sauce and daily side dishes depending on the seasons and the fresh market, corn, tomatoes and provencales ratatouille.

This « duo » is only 590 Baht. They do a full set course (starter, main dishes, French cheeses, homemade dessert and French wine) for 10 persons’ min (at 990 Baht per person). With an (not surprising) excellent selection of French wines, Le Cochon Qui Fume will cater also for villas and private functions at the restaurant for a minimum of 25 people and for those in a rush take away is also available.

Open daily from 7 pm to 11 pm

Reservation is appreciated; Phone: + (0) 66 77 332 414 Entrance by the International Tourism Office and parking space nearby Bophut traffic lights (50 meters away) Private Parking Space

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20th Anniversary 2017 Sisters on Samui 1997 – Was the year that a group of expat ladies decided to get together for a monthly lunch in different venues around the tropical Island of Koh Samui. It didn’t take long for them to start thinking outside of the box and talking about what they could “give back” to this beautiful paradise so many of us have come to love and cherish.

We started with supporting local schools and local charities that are based here on the island and over the years have undertaken many projects.

Women’s Samui Prison We built them a mother and baby area for the ladies that give birth in prison, we also had help from another charity overseas SFAM (Sisters From Another Mother) based in Australia that helped to set up their bakery section. Buying sewing machines, materials and offering tuition in many areas. These projects offer the ladies work experience giving them the potential to improve their opportunities in life once released. The prison is run by a fabulous man that has done so much for the prison that he has been commended for his work in Bangkok by the Queen.

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Samui Rescue The volunteers that dedicate their time and efforts for this are amazing and the work that they do for this island is something all of us should be truly grateful for. Last year we donated 60,000 THB which helped them to buy body braces, radio systems, Hi-Vis jackets and other much needed equipment to keep volunteers safe and provide valuable assistance for immediate care for people on the roads of Samui, which we all know can be a crazy place.

Nathon Government Hospital In the Maternity Unit, we have bought much needed equipment over the years; an incubator for premature babies, oximeters and surgical lighting. This year we are dedicating our efforts and love into “cheering up” the Children’s Ward. Studies prove that correlation between colour and psychological functioning is healing. So, the order of the day for our next project is bright murals, funky curtains and a little bit of sunshine providing a more balanced and soothing environment for the kids.

Special Needs School We have provided funds and support for the building of the first designated Special Needs School on the island, ideally suited to the education of the wonderful children that attend the school.

Dog & Cat rescue centres on the island, run

by Brigitte and Elfe, two wonderful establishments are doing a commendable job, but the selfless love of these 2 ladies and their staff is magnificent. We have made regular donations over the years whether it be for vaccines, food or medicine; the dogs and cats appreciate it immensely.

Temple schools throughout Samui. Many Temple and National Schools have become close to our hearts, purchasing classroom equipment and educational tools.

The original head of S.O.S Sue Holehouse, retired from the S.O.S 4 ½ years ago and asked the ladies to carry on the good work, as she wanted this fantastic institution that she had lovingly run and their monthly meet ups to continue. Enter Yvonne Roberts; who has travelled and lived in many places around the world, property manager, teacher and a wonderful artist with Juliette Burrows; wedding planner, mum, and amazingly creative cake maker. Both from the UK, neither ladies were aware of Sue’s plan that they were to take over the role (both had agreed such a task was too much for one person), hence the lovely Sue decided to create a dual presidency. Unbeknown both ladies met Sue and gladly agreed to unite to continue together and that S.O.S will forever be a part of the island.

Without the support and love from the community of Koh Samui the ladies would not have had such a wonderful venue each much month to gather and raise funds for charity. Hotels and restaurants offer a charitable price of 500 Baht per person! I mean, who gets to eat a stunning 3-course meal in some of the best places on the island for that price? Well we do as ladies of S.O.S, that’s who, and we are forever grateful.

This year we started the year off with a fantastic lunch at The Beach Club Shiva Samui in Laem Set followed

by The Coast Beach Club and Bistro in Chaweng and then Squires Loft in Bophut. With over 300 ladies on the mailing list from all walks of life and all areas of the globe, we are truly an international group, just trying to make a little bit of a difference in a crazy world.

If you would like to support the S.O.S in either providing us a place to dine, a voucher for our events that help to raise money or even if you would like to join the mailing list to hear about the lunches and to come along, meet some gorgeous new ladies and to start “giving back” then please contact either Yvonne or Juliette on sistersonsamui@gmail.com we have a FB page which is updated with photos from every lunch and upcoming events.

Contact info: Yvonne Roberts : 084 861 0817 Juliette Burrows : 090 156 6584

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Rotary President Elect Alex Starkey a resident of Koh Samui for over 17 years has just been elected as President elect for the Koh Samui Rotary club.

Alex got involved with the club in early 2016 while planning and hosting the Charity Sailing Regatta. The event, which was a great success, raised funds to re-launch the children’s sailing club and also complete needed works at the Special needs school.

Alex has become a keen participant in the clubs community projects, Kids weekend and fund raising efforts. He has just returned from a weekend in Ayutthaya where he attended the President Elect conference along with all of the other future presidents of Thailand. Alex learnt many things that he hopes to introduce to his term as President to help make Samui’s Rotary club even stronger for the future.

The clubs current projects include a “water for life” project at Wat Lamai School and house building project to help families who lost their homes during this high seasons terrible floods.

If you would like to help with these projects and future ones please contact Alex via email at alex@rotarysamui.org. You are also welcome to join our Rotary meetings at Nikki Beach every first and third Wednesday evening from 7pm, our fellowship dinners held at a 5 star restaurant every last Friday of the month and now our new Business Lunches. Please visit our website www.rotarysamui.org or get in touch for more information.

Alexander Starkey alex@rotarysamui.org Tel: +66 (0) 81 747 5910

The scheme was originally the brainchild of a local on Phuket called Krix Luther but is steadily making its way across the shores to other islands and parts of the globe, with Koh Samui being the latest edition.

Gary Klungreseth & Steven Buchet have now taken the program under their wing with the first event taking place on the 12th of March on Plai Laem beach from the pier all the way along the expansive beach.

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The premise is very simple; as Gary said in a recent interview, “first you train, than you clean. The 45-minute session mixes up functional training, games and drills, catering to all fitness levels. Once you’ve caught your breath, pull on a pair of gloves and get busy picking up discarded bottles, glass bits and butts. It is a sobering experience, but you will leave feeling a sense of satisfaction that you’ve made a positive change to our environment”. Then with the help of local sponsors a free BBQ is paid on for everyone that took part.

After the recent pretty epic monsoonal rains we experienced on the island throughout most of November, December and January the beaches on our little piece of paradise were looking pretty worse for wear with large amounts of plastic and other debris washed up on the shores. Some of the locals decided that it was time for some action and set up the Clean the Beach Samui program.

The scheme looks to already have a lot of promise with some well known local and international companies putting their names behind the program such as Superpro Samui, Nigel’s BBQ & Catering, Hampkon, KS Crossfit, ISS (The International School of Samui), Samui Disc Golf & Remax Island Real Estate.

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Santiburi’s special offer:

Sunday Brunch at The Beach House Every Sunday from 12:00 – 15:00 Weekly changing buffet Easy going chill out vibes throughout the day At only 890.- ++ THB Including buffet, free flow of coffee/tea and one soft drink, juice or beer.

With a minimum spend of 2,000.- THB per person, non-staying guests are entitled to use the pool and the beach area with all its services.

Appreciate the art of oceanside dining at The Beach House The Beach House offers an irresistible menu of delicious delights sourced from the land and sea, with signature dishes specially created by Thai celebrity Chef Art, and an appealing choice of of signature cocktails, perfect to toast Koh Samui’s spectacular sunsets. Select your personal seafood feast from the fresh market display and have it prepared to your taste, or indulge in a succulent cut of imported steak, cooked exactly as you like it and washed down with fine vintage from the restaurant’s well stocked wine cellar. The sophisticated but laid back ambience and elegant palm-shaded surroundings make The Beach House a popular choice for lunch and dinner – accompanied by a soundtrack of lapping waves with a backdrop of soothing island-peppered views.

Santiburi Beach Resort & Spa 12/12 Moo1, Mae Nam Beach, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand Tel: +66 7742 5031-8 Fax: +66 7742 5040 dirbh@santiburi-samui-resort.com www.santiburisamui.com www.facebook.com thebeachhousesantiburi IG: @thebeachhousesa

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Where to place

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Seems that we do much home planning and designing for our homes but one important thing that is so often forgotten or should we say no properly thought through and that is the wireless Wi-Fi router. How many times in your own homes or others has a bad Wi-Fi signal been so annoying, and to know or be told yes just move out of this room or go over there the signal should be Ok is not satisfactory. I know it’s happened to myself I’ve ordered the new set up and thought that the installation guys would come in and pick the best placement themselves but wrong, you need to have a look at your house and decide yourself.

Everyone knows that Wi-Fi signal strength weakens the farther away from the router you go. If your router is in the front of your house and your bedroom is in the back, you may be accustomed to waiting for your you tube to buffer. The difficulty depends on many things: your house construction, your placement of the router, the service provider and the router itself.

First consideration is really where you put your router. It is critical thing to remember that the signal from a router broadcasts in all directions from the antenna, so it’s useful to think of signal strength in terms of a radius of broadcast. If your router is next to a wall next to your neighbour’s apartment, they’re getting a main piece of your signal, not you, which unless your sharing is pointless.

Here are some other tips for optimal placement of your wireless router to get a stronger signal.

Keep it central

Location is key. Try to find the most central home for your router that you can. It’s often worth buying some Ethernet Cat 5 cable and run the wire to the most central location you can. Could make a huge difference.

Consider even mounting the router on a wall or in a corner by the ceiling if you have two floors because radio waves generally spread out and towards the ground, not up. Think about putting your router on the second floor if you have one.

Avoid dense obstructions

Radio waves certainly travel through walls, but the thicker the wall, the weaker the signal will be on the other side. And if your home is fortified with brick or concrete walls, the signal is going to be absorbed by the wall and lose significant strength when traveling through it. Metal and mirrors are also your enemy because those materials reflect radio waves, so putting the router behind a TV or in a bathroom is a bad idea.

Kitchen, bad idea

When it comes to contending any potential buffering of your Wi-Fi signal, the microwave is not your friend. Microwaves and Wi-Fi routers operate using the same 2.4 gHz slice of the electromagnetic spectrum. When you use the microwave, it’s literally interfering with your Wi-Fi signal. Additionally, metal objects will absorb a signal, and with a metal fridge, stove, and other kitchen appliances, so just forget the kitchen.

Work with the antenna

All the magic happens with the antenna. It’s the part of the router that’s broadcasting and receiving your Wi-Fi connection. Antennas usually can move side to side or sometimes pivot full-circle in their socket. If you’re trying to get your signal to spread horizontally, positioning your antenna vertically will give you the best spread. If you’re trying to get the Wi-Fi to broadcast between floors in your home or office, position the antenna horizontally.

It’s also not uncommon for the antenna to be removable on a Wi-Fi router, and if that’s the case you can take your router to a local electronic store and find a compatible antenna that will broadcast further.

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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 Satayu Publishing

RS Built

Mandalay/Onyx Realty Luxury Asia Lifestyles Remax Island Real Estate Samui Exotic Properties

Panorama Group

Archi Studio Seara Sports Panorama Group

Angthong Sunset Villas Panorama Group

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Verano Residence

Century 21

Pool & Shade

Makro

CD&P

Kanda Residences

LIVING IN KOH SAMUI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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LIVING IN KOH PHANGAN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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the legal arena l land title deeds

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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the legal arena

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

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

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

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

Having agreed on the purpose of your business, you can then apply for business registration at the same department. If you cannot agree on company rules, you can refer to those stated in the Civil and Commercial Code’s partnership and companies section.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(See diagram on opposite page)

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

STAGE 2. Land up to 50 Meters from the beach. Within this area you are permitted to construct a single storey building only It’s height cannot exceed 6 Meters (including the roof) and the building cannot exceed the maximum allowed area of 75 Square Meters.

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

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

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

Information courtesy of Manit Tajew (Senior Lawyer Miklaw Associates)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HOW TO FIND YOUR PERFECT ISLAND RETREAT

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ISLAND CONTACTS PROPERTY DEVELOPERS/ ESTATE AGENTS 10 STARS REAL ESTATE...................................... 086 273 1117 ADVANCE INTER DEVELOPMENTS .....................077 231 625 ADVANTAGE PROPERTY.....................................081 892 6372 ANAMAYA SAMUI.................................................... 077 417 113 ANGTHONG APARTMENTS....................................077 430 326 ANGTHONG SUNSET SEAVIEW VILLAS.............089 972 1539 APOLLO BEACH CLUB ........................................085 906 2630 AQUALINA SAMUI.................................................081 837 6001 AZUR SAMUI.........................................................098 050 2120 BAAN FAA SAI BY ANGTHONG HILLS...................086 256 555 BAAN RAK TALAY .................................................. 077 430 326 BAN TAI ESTATE...................................................094 598 8475 BAANSUAY LAND & HOUSE..................................077 426 967 BAMBUH................................................................086 061 4280 BAN SWEET COCONUT.......................................089 500 9800 BASE DEVELOPMENTS.........................................077 961 762 BAVARIA VILLAS ................................................. 083 590 6190 Bay Residence Koh Phangan ..................... 086 074 9219 BEACH REPUBLIC................................................ 089 011 9538 BLUE BUILDING PROPERTY ..............................082 819 5815 BLUE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION .................... 087 046 1314 BLUE SEA RESIDENCE .......................................083 593 3967 CALLISTO LUXURY VILLAS.................................081 893 5996 CD&P......................................................................081 924 9574 CENTURY 21 ZAZEN PROPERTIES....................093 580 3072 CHAWENG BAYVIEW RESORT...........................077 414 071-5 CHAWENG COVE BEACH RESORT......................077 422 509 DHEVATARA PROPERTY........................................077 430 326 ECO REAL ESTATE ASIA........................................077 961 991 EMERALD RESIDENCE........................................081 903 8003 EVER ASIA ENTERPRISES..................................093 575 4757 EXCLUSIVE VILLA ................................................084 708 1501 HILLSIDE VILLAGE...............................................081 903 8003 HOLLYWOOD VILLA..............................................083 396 0244 HORIZON HOMES...................................................077 417 005 HORIZON Residence...........................................077 417 005 INFINITY SAMUI....................................................089 666 0610 IVL Property........................................................ 077 417 113 KOH PHANGAN LUXURY VILLAS..........................077 374 354 KOH PHANGAN HOLIDAY HOMES......................087 898 3918 KOH SAMUI LAND & HOME..................................089 474 1837 KOH SAMUI PROPERTIES.....................................077 484 770 KALARA INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES..............077 246 100 KIRIKAYAN...............................................................077 247 867 LOTUS TERRACES...............................................089 972 3043 LUXURY LIVING KOH SAMUI...............................091 034 3808 LUXURY VILLAS AND HOMES...............................077 427 648 LUXURY VILLA SAMUI..........................................084 842 7506 LUXURY VILLAS SIAM..........................................087 922 8381 LUXURY PROPERTIES KOH SAMUI......................077 423 503 MANDALAY BEACH VILLAS.................................093 878 2824 MANDALAY SAMUI DEVELOPMENTS ................093 745 0566 Marina Bay Samui.............................................098 742 6760 MINI GOLF.............................................................081 787 9148 NARESH..................................................................077 426 944 NAUTILUS..............................................................082 427 4888

OCEANS VIEW RESIDENCE..................................077 423 503 OCEAN 11 BEACH FRONT RESIDENCE.............089 813 5715 OCEANIS SAMUI.....................................................077 423 503 OVERSEAS PROPERTY PORTFOLIO ................080 535 1725 ONYX REALTY ......................................................093 878 2824 PALM CREEK RESIDENCE...................................081 374 0014 PALM GROUP ASIA...............................................085 795 9393 PANORAMA GROUP SAMUI.................................083 597 8633 PEARL PROPERTY...............................................081 370 2480 PHATHONG RESIDENCE.....................................089 813 5715 PLUMERIA PLACE..................................................077 430 043 REMAX ISLAND REAL ESTATE ...........................080 041 0420 REPLAY SAMUI ..................................................... 077 448 201 RESOTEL GROUP INTERNATIONAL...................081 737 3076 SAMRAN GARDENS.............................................089 474 1837 SAMUI BURI BEACH RESORT............................077 447 275-9 Samui Emerald Villas....................................098 437 5231 SAMUI ESCAPES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT..... 077 245 136 SAMUI EXOTIC PROPERTIES................................077 484 962 SAMUI Living Company....................................093 697 6647 SAMUI PHANGNAN PROPERTIES.......................081 979 0679 SAMUI PROPERTY INVESTMENTS.....................087 886 6437 SAMUI PROPERTY CENTRE ...............................083 182 5430 SAGE LAND & HOUSE..........................................089 016 9750 SAMUI RESOTEL BEACH RESORT.......................077 422 374 SAMUI BE ONE CO., LTD...................................... 077 960 560 SAMUI BEACH VILLAGE.........................................077 430 326 SAMUI DIAMOND PROPERTIES..........................087 895 4132 SAMUJANA............................................................080 886 4226 SAITARN SAMUI....................................................094 805 7799 SHAnti Samui......................................................092 470 4817 SIAM IMMO COMPANY.........................................081 850 6475 SINTHORANEE PROPERTY...................................077 414 222 SKYPIA SAMUI......................................................098 742 6760 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 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 Mya................................................................ 077 417 113 VILLA TAWAN........................................................094 598 8475 X2 RESIDENCES...................................................082 495 2525

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

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

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

SECURITY SYSTEMS

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

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

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

ENGINEERING SERVICES EASTERN TECHNICAL ENGINEERING

077 295 316

HOME SERVICES ADEPT ASIA...........................................................081 978 3712 AUTOMATIC GATE................................................081 892 1066 CERIS LAFARGE ROOFING...................................02 586 5600 ECO PEST CONTROL...........................................085 791 2496 EUROPEAN RAIN GUTTERING..............................077 423 073 EZ DOCK (THAILAND)............................................077 426 955 FAR THAWEE PORN............................................077 245 570-1 INFINITY HOME MANAGEMENT............................077 426 608 NITE STONE............................................................077 247 769

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

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

AUDIO VISUAL INTERIOR DESIGN

SAMUI squeaky clean windows..................087 013 7650

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

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

KITCHEN HARDWARE FRANKE KITCHENS................................................02 236 9777 HAFELE...................................................................077 423 073 IKON KITCHEN......................................................061 549 7855 IPM SAMUI.............................................................081 894 4093 ONE STOP SOLUTIONS.......................................081 893 4935 RS VENTURE.......................................................02 662 3571-3

ONE STOP SOLUTIONS.......................................081 893 4935 SEARA SPORTS......................................................076 355 040 SUNFLEX ASIA........................................................077 414 412 Termite Tech..................................................... 095 428 1121 THE STONE DOCTOR..........................................087 282 4930 TRUE VISIONS........................................................077 231 490

FINANCE SERVICE

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

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

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

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

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

INSURANCE SERVICES CT TRADING INSURANCE.....................................038 420 618 ENSURE ASIA..........................................................077 417 015

PROJECT MANAGEMENT ADEPT ASIA...........................................................081 978 3712 DMA........................................................................085 790 1520

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

OTHER BANGKOK AIRWAYS ...........................................077 422 512-9 BLUECHIP INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY..........089 651 0020 FIREWORKS SAMUI.............................................087 263 4371 KLIK ASIA...............................................................089 866 4515 SAMUI RESCUE..............................077 421 444/087 263 4371 TESCO LOTUS........................................................077 245 400 TS-TEAK................................................................081 893 4933

RS BUILT ..............................................................086 271 0156 SAMUI ARCHITECT.............................................. 085 782 1852 SIL ARCHITECTS..................................................083 690 9700 STERLING CONSTRUCTION THAILAND.............085 233 9630

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

LEISURE SAMUI 100 DEGREE EAST DIVE CENTER........................077 245 396 BLOOD DONORS KOH SAMUI....... .......blooddonorskohsamui.com castaway guesthouse.................................. 081 968 5811 CHANTARA JUNK BOAT.......................................087 064 3126

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

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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SAMUI...................077 484 548 MAGNOLIA SPA.......................................................077 601 133 TROPICAL MURPHYS.............................................077 413 614 MINI GOLF CHOENG MON...................................081 787 9148 MOBY DICK IRISH BAR........................................081 892 1990 OCEAN 11 BEACH FRONT RESTAURANT............077 245 134 OCEANS ELITE CHARTERS...................................077 427 244 RAJDHEVEE CLINIC...............................................077 430 702 THAILAND LEARNING CENTRE ..........................086 625 2546 WECI & COMPUTER INSTITUTE............................077 233 101 ZAZEN BOUTIQUE RESORT & SPA.......................077 430 345

Marina Bay Samui is Koh Samui’s first and only Residential Marina Development and is a very unique parcel of highly sought after beachfront land stretching between two of the most stunning white sandy beaches on the beautiful Island of Koh Samui.

Our first beach enjoys a stunning westerly aspect which offers truly breathtaking sunsets and magnificent views of the famous Five Islands and the Anthong National Marine Park.

Our second beach also enjoys fantastic vistas of Lipa Noi Bay and will over look our Five Star International, fully operational Boating Marina and our hip and happening Marina Bay Restaurant and Bar..

Marina Bay Samui has a very unique mix of beautifully designed four bedroom Absolute Beachfront Villas and a choice of ultra modern one and two bedroom fully furnished Luxury Apartments.

For a lucky few there are nine magnificent roof top Penthouse Apartments also available, each with their own private swimming pool and expansive private terrace.

Marina Bay Samui is much more than just a Five Star Residential Development, International Boating Marina and sound Investment.

It simply is heaven on earth!

CONSTRUCTION STARTED

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Apartments

Telephone: +66 (0) 98 742 6760

Email: info@marinabaysamui.com www.marinabaysamui.com

Panorama Group Samui !!

New

40% Financing available 5.9% interest

Private jacuzzi on the roof for 6 pax

Chaweng City Apartment

3 bedr., 2 bathr., European kitchen, 2 balconies, private jacuzzi on the roof, fibre optic internet, 2 flatscreen TV's, total living space approx 130m2 including balconies.

Now offering 1 million baht Discount - was 6.9 million NOW 4.9 million baht.

Lipa noi hills sunset sea view villa

photo from the teracce

3 bedr., 2 bathr., European kitchen, 60m2 terrace, total living space including garage & terrace approx 280m2, Chanote title on 400m2.

Valued at 8 million baht, Hot sale 5.99 million baht.

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1.39 million baht / Rai Sunset Seaview land Lipa Noi Hills 6.25 Rai. 6m Concrete road 3 phase electric to border

Contact: Phone: 083 597 8633, E-mail: PanoramaGroupSamui@yahoo.com

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SILK is specialising in marketing and management of exclusive luxury villas on Koh Samui.

Contact us if you are a villa owner and would like to join the Samui Luxury Collection.

Samui Luxury Collection Co., Ltd. 45/22, Moo 5, Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani, 84320

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