Samui Phangan Real Estate April-May 2020

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EDITOR'S LETTER Welcome to the April May 91st Edition of the Samui Phangan Real Estate Magazine. A beautiful clear blue sky this morning as I look up from my desk, one of those perfect days to look up through the coconut palms and watch the wisps of white clouds disappearing against the stunning blue background. Its early March as I write this and news whether national or international is all about the Corona Virus and traveling. Personally, I’m finding the news very frustrating, everyday something seems to change and reports of infections around the world are either scare mongering or worse telling the truth. What is fake news and what is really going on, sadly I don’t know and its more than infuriating searching for sincerity.

Just read an article where it claims pets in China in certain areas are being disposed of to stop the virus being transmitted from animal to human although the World Health Organisation is saying there is no proof this transmission exists. Even had images of pets wearing masks which I find approaching ridiculous. Koh Samui seems to be doing better than many other tourist areas of Thailand as the Chinese were not flooding the island as extreme as they had been in Pattaya for example.

Koh Samui I still find amazing how it manages to soldier on and come out shining even against some of the most difficult of situations. Samui is and will always be a special island for us all.

So, in this magazine we have the latest up to date Corona information and advice. Once this is published some time will have passed and I sincerely advise everyone to reconfirm anything important. We take a closer look at our beautiful Real Estate on the islands and our Developer in View this edition is Villa 55 on Bophut Hills. Our Legal Buzz team have kindly given us some important information that should be considered if you’re thinking of leasing a property, and we have part two of our renovation and insulation feature. But it’s not finished by a long way but now it’s up to you to turn some pages and explore the magic of Samui.

Editor CJG Paton-Smith

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编者 欢迎阅读《苏梅岛帕岸岛房地产杂志》 4-5月号第91期。今晨，当我从办公

因此，在本杂志中，我们提供了最新的科罗娜资讯和建议。本书一旦发布，

桌上抬头看见晴空碧日，心里甚是欢喜。这又是许多美好时光里最难得的时

过了段时间可能会被遗忘，但是主编真诚地建议大家再次审视书中提到重要

刻，可以透过棕榈树斑驳的树影抬头，看着缕缕白云在湛蓝的天空下缓缓消

内容。我们仔细考察了岛屿上美丽的房地产，在此版本中考察的开发商项目

失。我撰写本文时，是三月初，无论是国内还是国际新闻都与新冠病毒和旅

是位于波普山（Bophut Hills）的55号别墅（Villa 55）。我们的Legal Buzz法

游有关。就我个人而言，我发现这个消息非常令人沮丧，每天似乎都在发生

律团队已为我们提供了一些重要信息，如果您打算租用房地产应考虑这些信

变化，世界各地的感染报告要么使人恐慌，要么讲述更糟糕的实况。什么是

息，并且我们配有后期装修和隔断的服务。但这远远还不够，现在由您来翻

谣言，什么是真正的新闻，可悲的是，我无法辨别，真心地寻求真理太难

开篇章探索苏梅岛的魅力。

了。刚刚读了一篇文章，关于在中国某些地区的宠物正在被处理，以阻止病 毒从动物传播给人类。尽管世界卫生组织表示没有证据表明这种传播存在。 甚至有给宠物戴口罩的图片，我觉得这很荒谬。苏梅岛似乎比泰国的许多其 他旅游地区做得更好，因为中国人没有像在芭堤雅那样极端地淹没该岛。苏

编辑

梅岛令我感到惊讶的是，即使在某些最困难的情况下，她都能够脱颖而出并

史密斯 佩顿

继续前行。苏梅岛一直是也将永远是我们所有人的特对存在。

CJG Paton-Smith

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Architect's Talk Insulating is Money

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Island Home Walk in Style

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Property Report BITCOIN

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Insulating is Money Since the last article, we have ordered the new light bulbs for the outside area, gotten a quotation on replacing the windows in the Manager’s room, and made some further calculations on how we can make the biggest improvements in the Deluxe Rooms.

Outdoor lighting

We immediately changed the outdoor lights to the newest 3000 Kelvin, 100 Lumen 1W lights. These would replace old 3W LEDs, 5W CFLs and 15W standard lights. At 2,500 Baht for 100 light bulbs in return for saving a couple of hundred W/h is not going to save our client much money in the short run; but their staff will not have to change a single one of those light bulb for at least the next 5 years, and that is money too!

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Insulating the Windows

Last time, we immediately located two major issues at the hotel: The windows at the Manager’s Office, and the windows (or rather: plexiglass) above bathrooms in each of the 5 Deluxe Rooms on the ground floor. Therefore, we decided to make some measurements of exactly how much heat loss (or rather: “cold loss”) we were looking at. We installed two thermometer/hygrometers in the Deluxe Rooms. Sensor 1 we placed on the bedside table, and Sensor 2 we placed on the shelf above the sink in the bathroom. The results, which can be seen in the two graphs on the opposite page, confirmed our suspicions: The temperature decrease when turning on the AC is significantly slower, than the temperature increase when turning it off again.

Sensor 1

Sensor 2

The air-conditioner had been set to 24 °C, but had it been set lower, for instance to 21 °C, the upwards curve would have been even steeper.

Sensor 2 was positioned near the offending plexi-glass windows at the back of the bathroom, and the peaks in the graphs show how the temperature immediately jumps off whenever the air-conditioner is “taking a breather”.

We immediately got quotations for insulated glass that could be installed instead of the leaky plexi-glass.

Each window is 78x44 cm, and we specified the windows to use a double layer of glass with Argon in between, and the outer glass to be glazed to reflect some of the sunlight.

This amounted to 2,780 Baht per window; 11,120 Baht per room, or 55,600 for all five rooms. 25,000 baht for installation. A total of 70,600 + VAT. Considering the additional AC cost per month is roughly 500 Baht per room, the return period on the investment will be less than 3 years.

Next time, we will look at the cost and return for upgrading the windows in the Manager’s office.

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Walk in style How to make your villa stand out

First impressions matter, so the saying goes. The moment you enter someone’s house your first impression tells you whether or not you are going to like it. What hits you first?

Is it the size of the room or the furniture? Perhaps the colour scheme or the how light the room is. There are many things that can influence your decision. Good interior design will go a long way to make your home stand out and give a positive first impression.

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Let us start with the entrance to your villa. A spectacular entrance paints a picture of grandeur. The lead in to your villa will dictate how people view the size of your property whether or not it is large or small. The bigger the path or entrance to your villa the more spacious it will seem.

Double entrance doors with large decorative door knobs will give the impression you are about to enter a grande villa. Solid wood is ideal or a pair of finally carved antique doors if you can find them.

Once you enter your villa you need to feel the space.

Avoid cluttering the entrance with furniture so you can enter the room without having pieces of furniture in your path. Give your furniture space. Remember less is more.

Make your room as light as possible, you do not want to be entering a cave. Keep your colour scheme neutral and choose to add a splash of colour here and there. If you have a view onto a garden or natural landscape allow it to come into the room and do not shut it out with curtains. If you need to control the sunlight use blinds on your windows.

As you pass through your villa it should be seamless.

In other words, you should be able to move from one room to another without barriers in your way. Avoid more doors if you can to keep that open feel throughout. Try removing doors to adjoining rooms, it will allow you to glimpse what lays beyond and encourage you to use the whole villa rather than living room by room.

An open plan kitchen is a must if you want to interact with your guests while you cook. Kitchen design these days is very high tech and good design will blend seamlessly with your dining/living area.

Consider a different style in each room. You could change the furniture style or lighting to fit the mood of the room and the way in which you might use it. For example, it might be somewhere you use as a study or a room to read and relax in.

Statement pieces will do a lot to make your villa stand out. A large sculpture or a chandelier will define the space and pieces of art and photographs placed strategically around your villa will have a big impact and say a lot about your taste and individual style.

Choose fabrics and cushions to give that luxurious feel in your bedrooms and around your villa.

Lastly, go for comfortable outdoor furniture that blends well with your landscape and creates an indoor outdoor environment.

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Travel advice Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Guidance for British people travelling and living overseas following the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wuhan, China, and in other countries worldwide. Information republished from https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ travel-advice-novel-coronavirus Cases of novel coronavirus were first reported in Hubei Province, China, in December 2019. Since then, further cases of the virus have been confirmed in several Asian countries and further afield.

This is the latest advice for British people travelling and living overseas. As of 03/03/2020 from the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

This covers the current situation in the UK and abroad, and provides specific advice for travellers returning to the UK from:

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Malaysia Myanmar Singapore South Korea Taiwan Thailand Vietnam

The National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) has also produced general advice on preparing for foreign travel and how individuals can help reduce the spread of respiratory viruses during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) travel advice The FCO is currently advising against all travel to Hubei Province, and against all but essential travel to the rest of mainland China. If you’re in China and able to leave, you should do so. See the latest travel advice for China up to date on https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ travel-advice-novel-coronavirus.

The FCO is also advising: against all travel to the city of Daegu and all but essential travel to the city Cheongdo, in South Korea against all but essential travel to 10 small towns in the Lombardy region and 1 in the Veneto region of Italy

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The FCO is not advising against travel to any other country/territory because of coronavirus risks.

FCO travel advice remains under constant review to ensure it reflects our latest assessment of risks to British people. Find more information about how we put FCO travel advice together and make decisions on advising against travel in our travel advice guidance page.

Impact for travellers If you’re concerned about the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on your existing travel plans, check with your airline, tour operator, cruise line or other transport and accommodation providers as applicable. Individual providers may also have their own requirements for customers or passengers to meet.

Entry restrictions Many countries in Asia and some further afield have introduced screening measures and entry restrictions at border crossings and transport hubs. If you have

recently been in China or other affected countries, you may not be allowed to enter or transit, or you may be required to enter a period of quarantine after entry.

Screening measures on arrival may include temperature checks, and you could be asked about your general health or recent travel history. Where these checks identify a concern, further medical checks may be required.

For country-specific information, check the FCO travel advice pages for all countries you are planning to visit or transit.

If you’re affected by these changes and need further information about entry requirements, contact the local immigration authorities or the embassy, high commission or consulate of the country you’re travelling to.

You should also check with your airline or travel company for the latest information.

Air travel Some airlines, including British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, have suspended flights to and from China, or revised their schedules. Other flights in the region may also be affected. If you’re due to travel on an affected route, keep up to date with the latest information from your travel company or airline.

International cruises Some cruise line passengers have experienced disruption to their travel because of measures taken by individual countries to combat coronavirus. The Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) has adopted an enhanced member health policy which all CLIA ocean member cruise lines are required to follow to address the coronavirus. This includes guidance on who should be permitted to board cruise ships. If you are due to travel on an international cruise, contact your travel company for the latest information.

Travel insurance The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has produced information on travel insurance implications following the outbreak. If you have any further questions about your cover or would like further reassurance, you should contact your travel insurance provider.

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Leasing Land in Koh Samui and Koh Phangnan – a Brief Guide.

All potential investors into real estate in Koh Samui and Koh Phangnan learn rather quickly that the ownership of freehold land by foreign persons in Thailand is prohibited with no viable exceptions. As a result, the most common means for foreigners to secure long term rights over land is to acquire a leasehold interest in the land beneath their properties. It is important for potential investors to be aware that the longest registerable lease term in Thailand is 30 years, considerably shorter than the maximum lease term in other countries. The following article examines leasehold ownership in Thailand and discusses ways in which a foreign investor can enhance the security of a leasehold investment through robust legal structures, contracts and understanding the nature of leaseholds in Thailand.

The Laws Relating to the Leasing of Land by Foreigners in Thailand: Thai law states that a registered lease is limited in law to a term of 30 years. Section 540 of the Civil and Commercial Code of Thailand states that: “The duration of a hire of immovable property cannot exceed 30 years. If it is made for a longer period, it is to be reduced to 30 years. The aforesaid period may be renewed, but it may not exceed 30 years from the date of renewal”. Accordingly, Land officers at Provincial Land Offices will refuse to register any lease with a term of more than 30 years.

Clearly a 30 year lease is not a particularly attractive investment opportunity as any capital appreciation is offset by the ever diminishing remaining term of the lease and the capital appreciation in the land value vests in the freehold land owner who shall re-possess the land at the end of the lease term.

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苏梅岛帕岸岛租赁土地-简要指南 在苏梅和帕岸岛的所有潜在投资者都很 容易了解到，外国人一般在泰国直接持 有的土地是不被允许的。 因此，外国人 获得对土地的长期权利的最常见手段是 在其房产下的土地上取得租赁权益。 投 资者必须意识到，泰国最长可登记租期 为30年，大大小于其他国家的最长租期。 下面的文章审查了泰国的租赁所有权， 并讨论了外国投资者如何通过强有力的 法律结构、合同和了解泰国租赁权的性 质来提高租赁投资的安全性。 关于外国人在泰国租赁土地的法律： 泰国法律规定，注册租赁的有效期限为 30年。 《泰国民法》第540条规定：“租 用不动产的期限不得超过30年。 如果它 是一个较长的时期，它将减少到30年。上 述期限可以延长，但自延长之日起不得 超过30年。” 因此，省级土地局的官员将 拒绝登记任何期限超过30年的租约。 显 然，30年租约并不是一个特别有吸引力的 投资机会，因为任何资本增值都会被不 断减少的剩余租约期限所抵消，而土地 价值中的资本增值则由在租赁期结束后 重新拥有土地的永久土地所有者承担。 30年租赁可以续期吗？ 为了使外国买家能够占有30年以上租赁土 地，外国买家可以采用的一种解决方案 是从授予租赁的个人或实体（法律上称 为“出租人”）获得合同承诺向外国买方提 供的合同选择权，使他们可以将租赁期

Is a 30 Year Lease Renewable?

One solution available to foreign buyers in order to allow them to occupy the leased land for a term of more than 30 years is to secure a contractual promise from the person or entity granting the lease (known in law as the ‘Lessor’) to grant contractual options to the foreign buyer allowing them to renewal the lease term for subsequent lease terms of 30 years each. As set out above, the provisions of Section 540 of the Civil and Commercial Code expressly allow the renewal of leases for subsequent terms of not more than 30 years. The lease renewal options usually take the form of a series of clauses in an addendum to the lease agreement to the effect that immediately upon the expiry of the initial registered lease term, the parties shall immediately register a new lease on precisely the same terms for a further term of 30 years or the longest registerable lease term at the time of each contractual renewal. The rental for each contractual renewal is usually limited to no more than the costs of registering the subsequent leases.

Things to look out for in Lease Renewals Whilst contractual options to renew leases are a legitimate means for foreign buyers to acquire an interest in land in Thailand, foreign buyers must ensure that the provisions for the renewal of the lease are as robust as possible and that the procedure set out in the addendum to the lease agreement with regards to the lease renewal options are clearly defined. The identity of the Lessor in leasehold structures is an important consideration for foreign buyers and can have a huge impact upon the likelihood of the lease being renewed at the end of the initial 30 year term.

If the Lessor is a living person, it may not be possible for the foreign buyer to enforce the lease renewal options against the heirs of the Lessor in the event that the Lessor dies during the initial 30 year registered lease term. A contract is usually only enforceable between the parties who originally signed the contract and consequently the heirs of the Lessor will not usually be bound by the promise made by the Lessor a generation earlier.

Foreign investors must be aware that a Lessor who signs a lease at the age of 55 years old must reach the age of 85 in order to effect the renewal at the end of the first registered term.

A foreign buyer can significantly strengthen the security of the lease renewal options if the Lessor is a limited Thai company.

Legally speaking, a limited Thai company is a “legal person” in the sense that it can be sued in the same way as a living person if it fails to perform its obligations under a lease contract, however, unlike a living person, a limited company cannot die or disappear. Notwithstanding the benefits of leasing from a limited Thai Company, the Thai company itself must be correctly and legally formed and properly maintained during the lease term, furthermore, foreign buyers should ensure that the terms of the lease do not undermine the benefits of leasing from a limited company. For example, any provision in the lease agreement which allows the Lessor to assign its rights under the lease to a third party should be resisted.

限续订为随后的30年租赁期。如上所述， 《民商法典》第540条的规定明确允许续 签不超过30年的租约。续租选择权通常采 用租赁协议补充条款的形式，其效力 是，当初始注册租赁期届满时，当事方 应立即以与租赁方完全相同的条款注册 新租赁。续约30年或每次续约时可注册的 最长租约期。每次续签的租金通常不超 过注册后续租赁的费用。 续租期内需要注意的事项 虽然续约是外国买家在泰国获得土地权 益的合法手段，但外国买家必须确保有 关续约的规定尽可能全面，并且应确保 附录中的程序关于租赁续租选择权的租 赁协议已明确定义。 出租人在租赁结构 中的身份是外国买家应重要考虑的因 素，并且这可能会对在最初30年期满时续 签租赁产生巨大影响。 如果出租人是自然人，假设出租人在最 初的30年注册租赁期内死亡，外国买方可 能不能对出租人的继承人强制执行续租 选择权。 合同通常只能在最初签署合同 的当事人之间执行，因此出租人的继承 人通常不受出租人先前作出的承诺的约 束。 外国投资者必须意识到，若与55岁 的出租人签订租约，在出租人年满85岁 后，才能在第一个登记期限结束时续 租。 如果出租人是一家泰国有限责任公司， 则外国买家可以大大增强租赁续租选择 权的安全性。 从法律上讲，泰国有限责 任公司是“法人”，在某种意义上，如果它 未能履行租赁合同下的义务，可以以与 自然人相同的方式被起诉，与自然人不 同的是，有限责任公司不能死亡或消 失。 尽管从泰国有限责任公司获得租赁 的便利，但是泰国公司本身必须在租赁 期内正确合法地成立并得到适当维护公 司运营。此外，外国买家应确保租赁协 议中没有损害从泰国有限责任公司获得 租赁权益的条例。 例如，应拒绝租赁协 议中允许出租人将其在租赁中的权利转 让给第三方的任何规定。 外国投资者租赁的其他重要规定 在付款之前，外国投资者及其法定代表 人必须仔细审查租赁协议及其任何附 录。 “对投资者不利”的租赁合同不仅会 限制外国买家对房产的使用，而且还会 对房产的可销售性产生不利影响。例 如，在买方违反任何租赁条款的情况 下，允许出租人终止租赁的任何租赁规 定都应坚决抵制。此外，任何要求买方 在土地上进行某些行为 samui phangan real estate

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Other Important Provisions of the Lease for Foreign Investors The lease agreement and any addendum to the lease agreement must be carefully reviewed by the foreign investor and their legal representative prior to any payments being made. An “investor unfriendly” lease may not only restrict the foreign buyer’s enjoyment of the property but may also adversely affect the saleability of the property. For example, any provision of the lease which allows the Lessor to terminate the lease in the event that the buyer breaches any of the lease terms should be strongly resisted. Further, any clause which requires the buyer to obtain the Lessor’s written consent prior to carrying out certain acts upon the land should also be resisted, unless there is proper justification for such a clause (such justification may include the Community Rules and Regulations in an apartment or condominium project).

Leasehold investments are a secure and viable means of acquiring an interest in real estate in Koh Samui and Koh Phangnan for a term of years beyond the maximum registered lease term of 30 years. Indeed several high-end luxury developments in Koh Samui and Koh Phangnan only offer a leasehold option to their customers. Notwithstanding the potential benefits of leasehold investments, foreign buyers and their legal representatives must ensure that the leasehold structure which is being offered is fully compliant with the laws of Thailand and that the proposed terms of the lease do not restrict their enjoyment of the property unnecessarily. Particular care must be taken to ensure that the lease renewal options are as robust as possible within the parameters of Thai law.

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之前需获得出租人的书面同意的条款， 也应予以抵制，除非该条款有适当的理 由（此类理由可能包括公寓或共管公寓 项目中的共同体规章制度）。 租赁投资是一种在超过最长注册租赁年 限30年的年限内获得苏梅岛和帕岸岛房地 产权益的安全可行的方法。确实，苏梅 岛和帕岸岛的几个高端奢华开发项目仅 向其客户提供租赁选择。尽管租赁投资 有潜在收益，但外国购买者及其法定代 表人必须确保所提供的租赁结构完全符 合泰国法律，并且拟议的租赁条款不会 限制他们对房产的使用。必须格外小 心，以确保租赁续约选择在泰国法律的 范围内尽可能稳健。

本文由Limcharoen Legal（Samui） 律师Tanun Rungwiwattanakool撰 写，与我们的苏梅岛办事处联系 请致电0935759675，或发送电子邮件 至Samui@Limcharoen.com。

Bitcoin Part 4

Since I published a first article on Bitcoin in our Samui Phangan Real Estate Magazine back in August 2017, cryptocurrency and Bitcoin in particular exploded, fell off a cliff from its spike and then, began a slow recovery.

Back in 2017 we shared article prices of USD 2,331 for 1 Bitcoin (BTC) and USD 199 for 1 Ethereum (ETH).

Today indicative from the popular Coinmarketcap website which tracks most cryptocurrencies presenting in a similar fashion like the FTSE 100, S&P 500 or SET 100, prices are USD 8,849 for 1 BTC & USD 228 for 1 ETH. Tidy, 3 year gains of 379% & 114% respectively!

How long will this trend of price increase continue…?

On 3rd January 2009, the Bitcoin network first came into existence after the last global financial crisis when Satoshi Nakamoto mined the first genesis block (block number 0) which had a reward of 50 Bitcoins. Since then and again according to Coinmarketcap, the present circulation is 18,248,962 Bitcoins. There will only ever be 21,000,000 available which means there are only 2,751,038 left to mine until the full supply is in circulation.

It is expected to reach the total supply in the year 2140 so perhaps within reach, for our future grandchildren.

On a daily basis 24 hours, 7 days a week, non-stop since 2009, digital money has been mined and continues to be mined with a belief; the future of money has

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arrived. Much like the gold rush of days gone by, would be users aim to mine Bitcoin using their computers hardware to generate “new money”. The world's largest gold rush ever, had begun in South Africa 1852 and the country would never be the same again. Many in the cryptocurrency industry believe similarly that the financial world would now, never be the same again & Bitcoin is, the new global “digital” reserve currency. The financial crisis of 2007/8, was such a severe worldwide economic crisis it is considered by many economists to have been the most serious financial crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s & was the catalyst for a brave new world. Bitcoin in many ways is seen as an alternative to traditional centralised economics since is allegedly an immutable computable code on a public ledger for which all of mankind may view and forecast the supply and circulation.

One particular Twitter handle which goes by the name of Plan B (@100trillionUSD) also previously mentioned in my series of Bitcoin articles, goes one step further & most recently came out with an updated “Stock to Flow” chart which as a result of his mathematical calculations & are independently verifiable, was able to imply that price fits almost perfectly within a range. Future & past prices are based around the regular “Bitcoin Halving” events which seem to have correlated a reasonable

range for which Bitcoin prices appreciate. Of course, many doubt such price forecasts can be so straight forward with Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin, slating such “useless” prediction however, one can’t help but ponder how the mathematical model strikes a decent resemblance to the actual price in the past. The model for example indicates that within the coming few years, prices should be within the range of 10x from where we are today.

near the bottom... does it now have a more significant upside if Bitcoin recovers… or was it all a scam all along and is about to go to zero… Nobody knows. This is just 1 example of such high price differences in the market & certainly highlights the importance of careful consideration into any such crypto investment. Bitcoin is often considered the most secure and safe since is number 1 on Coinmarketcap however, what if this also decided to plummet and prove the stock to flow model wrong…

The future of course is unknown to most and at present, particularly over the past month, Corona Virus seems to be a major event, the world’s financial markets seem to be going through turmoil once again…could this be Bitcoins first “real” test of the “Stock to Flow” model… or have their been other events within the last 10 years which have already been factored in…

At present, the base currency which many revert, may be their own countries fiat such as baht, usd, gbp, cny etc. however in the future, on this Bitcoin model there would be no need since users could spend Satoshi’s… which are a unit of Bitcoin, the “global currency” where users have become their own bank. It is already evident around the globe users can purchase items with cryptocurrency. Crypto Emporium for example through their website offers various items with worldwide shipping including cars, motorbikes, watches, electronics…even property. Within their payment methods, they have 7 different cryptocurrencies available as payment including of course Bitcoin.

Recently, it has been reported that more than a dozen central banks are now considering how and whether to create digital forms of cash. Whether any other digital coin can challenge Bitcoin to the present number 1 spot by total market capitalisation is another chapter in itself.

On the back of the last global financial crisis, Bitcoin was created and the crypto community may desire decentralisation. For the Bitcoin maximalists, the new true, global reserve currency is Bitcoin and any other coin will be simply an Altcoin. i.e. let’s say a country sets up its own digital currency. At present, every other coin can be divisible in Bitcoin as a Satoshi unit. We may have 1 Zimbabwe coin for example which is worth 0.00000001 BTC or, 1 Satoshi. The Zimbabwe coin may become popular and have strength in its own ecosystem which can see growth to say 0.00000100 BTC which is now 100 Satoshi’s. Based on the earlier price of BTC being USD 8,849 the 100 Satoshi’s are worth USD 0.008849…so not much for 1 coin. If you had 10,000 Zimbabwe coins it would be worth USD 88.49 for example. During the Crypto winter and bear market of 2018 many coins focused to build their own “ecosystem” within the community hoping at some time, once Bitcoin recovers, their own digital coins will also begin to rise.

KICK coin based on the Ethereum blockchain is one such coin which describes itself as building a large ecosystem for all. It literally can also define both the high and low points of Cryptocurrency pricing. Early investors in the initial coin offering (ICO) may have seen prices plummet since interception. According to Coinmarketcap, at one point back in October 5th 2017, almost near the last BTC peak of Dec 2017, a user could purchase 1 KICK token for 5,886 Satoshi’s. Today at the time of writing, that same coin can be purchased for just less than 1 Satoshi (0.62 Satoshi to be precise).

Imagine mortgaging a property to purchase into an alleged “ecosystem” and then going into an investment which goes down to almost zero in the space of 3 years… On the other hand of course, what if this is now

Finally, back to the day job! Based inside the MBK Shopping Center, MBK Guarantee Co., Ltd. offers equity release and cash back finance to foreigners who own Thailand based property. Using the local property as collateral, Mortgage finance is offered with rates from around 9.4% in THB and for up to 10 year term or age 70, whichever comes sooner. Funds are available typically within a 4 week period and a cheque deposited onto your local Thailand bank account or handed over to the borrower at the local land office. Users may spend their proceeds as they please.

For further information on how to "Finance Property & Condos in Thailand", or a link to a Thailand Condo Finance Map with pre-approved projects ready to lend which may give a benchmark indication on what kind of finance is available on other projects, please feel free to email stuart@mbkg.co.th OR, call 66 (0) 81278 5382 OR, Line ID stuartmaxwellfoulkes, I shall than be happy to assist.

For Chinese native speaking, please contact Rose on +66 (0) 95 648 2913, WeChat ID: rose215620 or, email jie@mbkg.co.th Note – This article and any website references within are not to be considered in any way as investment advice or to be considered in any way connected to MBK or the Writer. Should one choose to borrow money using their local Thailand property as collateral, the property is at risk and could be lost. Investments can go down just as much as they can go up. For personal thoughts on any investment or purchase, please consult your financial advisor or do your own due diligence. samui phangan real estate

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比特币第四部分 自从我于2017年8月第一次在Samui Phangan房产杂志上发表 了比特币相关杂志后，加密货币特别是比特币呈爆炸式增长， 之后从其峰值跌落下来，然后开始缓慢复苏。在2017年的文章 中我们提过当时一比特币（BTC）的价格是2,331美元，而以太 币（ETH）的价格在199美元。现在根据出名的Coinmarketcap网站上数据，该网站类似于FTSE 100, S&P 500 或者 SET 100, 跟踪虚拟货币的走势，一比特币和一以太币的价格分别为 8,849美元和 228美元。这三年的增长分别为379％和114%！ 这种上涨趋势将会持续多久呢？ 在2009年的1月3日，上次全球金融危机之后，中本聪 （Satoshi Nakamoto）开采了第一个创世区块（区块编号0） ，该区块链网络首次成立并奖励了50个比特币。自上次以来， 根据Coinmarketcap，目前的流通量为18,248,962个比特 币。而比特币总供应量只会是21,000,000, 这也就意味着仅有 2,751,038可供开采。 预计将会在2140年达到总供应量，因此 或许在我们的孙子辈会实现。 自2009年以来，我们每天24小时，每周7天不间断地开采数字 货币，并继续坚持金钱的未来已经到来的信念进行开采。就像 过去的淘金热一样，用户的目标是使用他们的计算机硬件来开 采比特币以产生“新钱”。世界上最大的淘金热始于1852年的 南非，该国将永远不再和以前一样。虚拟货币市场里的很多人 认为金融市场也是类似的，将不同于以往，而比特币将成为新 的全球“数字”储存货币。2007／8年的金融危机，被很多经 济学家认为是自1930年大萧条以来最严重的全球性金融危机， 同时也是勇敢新世界的催化剂。比特币在许多方面被视为传统 集中式经济学的替代品，因为据称比特币是公共账本上的可计 算代码，所有人都可以查看和预测其供应和流通。 我之前在我一系列比特币文章中专门提到过一个叫Plan B(@100trillionUSD) 的Twitter, 最近他提出了一个更新 的“Stock to Flow”（指可用资产或储备资产的数量除以每年 生产的数量) 模型。该模型是通过数学计算并可独立验证，能 够暗示价格在一定范围内几乎完美契合。未来和过去的价格基 于定期的“比特币减半”事件，这些事件似乎与比特币价格升 值的合理范围相关。 当然，许多人怀疑以太币的Vitalik Buterin 会如此直截了当地预测价格，但是将这种“无用”的预测归为 一类，人们不禁会思考数学模型如何接近过去的实际价格 。例 如模型中呈现出在接下来的几年中，价格应当在目前价格的10 倍范围内。 当然，对于大多数人而言未来是未知的，特别是在过去的一个 月中，新冠状病毒似乎成为了主要事件，全球金融市场似乎再 一次经历着动荡… 这会是比特币第一次“真正” 考验 “库存 对流量“模型吗…或者在过去10年中已经有其他事件对此造成 了影响… 最近， 有报道称超过十几家央行正在考虑是否要发行数字现 金。 是否会有其他电子货币挑战目前市场占有率排名第一的比 特币，就又是另一回事了。在上一次金融危机的背后，比特币 被建立，虚拟货币市场可能期望能够分散化。对于那些比特币 狂热者来说，全球储备货币便是比特币，而其他的都是比特币 代币。 例如，让我们假设一个国家建立了他们自己的数字货 币。 目前， 其他所有硬币都可在比特币中以Satoshi单位进行 分割。 我们也许有1 津巴布韦硬币，也就是说相当于 0.00000001比特币，或者是1 Satoshi. 津巴布韦硬币有可能会 流行起来，并在自己的运行系统中成长，比如涨到0.00000100

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比特币，也就是100 Satoshi. 根据之前1比特币价值为8,849美 元，100 Satoshi是0.008849美元…所以对于一个硬币来说也不 算多。如果你有10,000个津巴布韦币，则价值可能为88.49 美 元。 在2018年虚拟货币的严冬和熊市下， 很多虚拟硬币都关 注在建立它们自己的“生态环境”上，希望某时当比特币再度 恢复时，也能随其一起增长。 基于以太坊区块链的KICK硬币就是这样一种硬币，为整个虚拟 货币建立了一种生态系统。 它甚至可以定义虚拟货币定价的高 点和低点。 在初期代币发行时的早期投资者可能自分裂以来就 预计到了价格的暴跌。根据Coinmarketcap的信息，在2017 年10月5号的某个时刻，几乎达到了上一次2017年12月比特币 的最高点，一个投资者可用5,886 Satoshi 购买1 KICK硬币。今 天在我写作的时刻，同样的硬币可以用低于1 Satoshi (确切说 是0.62 Satoshi)就购买到。 想象一下，抵押房产后将资金投资 到这样的“生态系统”中，那么在3年的时间内就可能几乎变为 零。 当然另一方面来讲，假如现在就几乎是触底了呢。那么是 否意味着若比特币恢复，就有更大的上涨空间呢， 亦或者这一 切都是个骗局，并且这都将有可能变成零…这没有人能知道。 这只是一个针对市场上价格悬殊的一个案例，当然也强调了在 进行虚拟货币投资时三思而后行的重要性。比特币被认为是最 安全的，但如果它也突然暴跌并证明了之前的“库存对流量” 模型是错误的呢… 目前，许多还原的基准货币，可能都是其国家法定货币，例如 泰铢，美元，英镑，人民币等。 然而在未来，从比特币模式来 讲这可能都不需要了，因为人们可以使用Satoshi…也就是比特 币的单位， 该“全球性货币”是人们成为他们自己的银行。 这 一点通过世界各地的人们用虚拟货币进行消费得以验证。 例如 Crypto Emporium通过其网站提供了全球供货包括汽车，摩托 车，手表，电子用品甚至是房产。 在他们的支付方式当中，有 7种不同的数字货币，当然也包括比特币。 最后，回到我的工作， 位于MBK购物商城的MBK Guarantee 公司，针对在泰拥有房产的外国人提供资产释放和现今返还式 融资。可将当地的房产作为抵押，贷款融资年利率9.4%起， 贷 款期限高至10年或者说是年龄最高至70岁，取决于哪一种年限 先到。 放款通常可在4周内完成，并会将现今支票直接存入客 户的在泰银行账户，或者是在当地土地厅直接将支票交给借款 方。借款人则可随意支配这笔资金。 更多信息关于 ”在泰地产及公寓融资“，或是需要 “泰国可批 准资金释放的公寓地图“链接，请发送邮件至stuart@mbkg. co.th ，或者致电66 (0) 81278 5382 ，也可联系 Line ID stuartmaxwellfoulkes, 我将乐于回答和协助您的各项问题。 中文咨询请发送邮件至jie@mbkg.co.th, 或者致电 66（0 ）956482913， 或者通过微信rose215620. 备注—该文章中的所有网站参考不应用作投资指导,并不代表 MBK或是作者本人。 如果您选择通过抵押房产的方式进行贷 款， 抵押物将处于风险当中，在违约情况下可能会被回收。投 资有可能上涨，正如它可能下跌一样。对于个人的投资及消 费，请咨询您的金融顾问或者自行做好尽职调查。

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Argus Apartments A Choice for Life

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In the current climate, across the world, space is becoming an expensive commodity. More and more people are beginning to choose life over heavy mortgages or excessive debts which push people into never ending jobs just to pay the monthly bills!!!

Had Enough of that ?? well, Argus Apartments may be just the thing you are looking for!!!

Most people dream of owning their very own piece of paradise but then realise it’s going to cost them their entire life savings to get it, not here, Argus Apartments are offering Mini Apartments which have been designed to offer all the creature comforts required at an incredibly cheap rate.

Starting from under 1 million THB these 2 bedroom apartments offer 2 bedrooms, European style Kitchen, Living Room with Bathroom, Toilet and Shower all fitted into 45.5 square meters of floor space.

The Developer has made every effort to transform the area into one that fits all your needs and desires, these small homes feel spacious in the open plan design and can comfortably sleep 4 - 6 people.

The apartments are designed to offer people all the amenities they need in a compact area, they have been designed to offer buyers a stylish living space at a very affordable rate so they are not investing their life savings into a property which they get limited use of.

The micro apartments are approximately 45.5 square meters of living space, the developer has

designed each apartment to maximise space, each unit consists of a lower floor level which has a Kitchen, living room, bathroom including toilet, shower and twin sink units etc.

The upper floor is designed as 2 x mezzanine style bedrooms one at each end, either bedroom can have a king size, queen size or 2 x single beds so the apartments are designed to sleep 4 comfortably, there is also the option to purchase 2 apartments and knock them through to become a larger 4-bedroom unit.

With prices starting from under 1 million baht per unit they are very affordable for any customer, each unit is to be sold with a 30-year lease so buyers have the added comfort of being able to register them directly in their own names, no need of the complications of setting up companies etc. it’s a basic legal government lease contract.

The apartments are located just a short walk from Big Buddha beach in the lovely coastal village of Bangrack, 5 minutes from the airport, Chaweng and Bophut Fisherman’s village.

There are also furniture packages available should buyers wish to join the rental schemes as we also include full management services and rental packages for buyers, should you wish to stay and live full time or simply visit occasionally your needs and desires can be fully accommodated. bookings@argusasiavilla.com

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

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

indoor living space of 260sqm boast many amenities to make any stay comfortable and convenient.

His distinctive exclusive conception brings together a spectacular collaboration of 5 Bedrooms, one being a completely independent studio. High-ceilinged living room, laundry room, storage room, all include in an

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

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‘’Cooking addicts’’ can enjoy a fully equipped vast kitchen + an outdoor kitchen including a state of the art Radiant Quartz Technology® BBQ, a comfortable 10 seats dining area and Sala to enjoy the cool breeze and view, perfect for sunset cocktail or casual dinners.

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

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

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

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

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55号别墅时尚海景别墅 55号别墅位于波普区（Bophut）丘陵上待出租及出售的令人惊叹的豪华别墅。

55号别墅完美地坐落在波普山（Bophut Hills） 理想的位置，拥有令人过目难忘的风景，这在 好莱坞是无法被错过的。55号别墅的全景尽收 眼底，茂密的丛林和椰子种植园绵延不断，波 光粼粼的海面直通美丽的姊妹岛帕岸岛（Koh Phangan），别墅的设计灵感来自多家屡获殊 荣的建筑工作室。

所有卧室均配有连接Netflix电影的4K平板电 视，亚马逊一流视频以及客厅中的65英寸电 视，可通过IPTV提供全球频道。每个房间都可 通过无线Wi-Fi和网络连接使用高速光纤互联 网，也为音乐爱好者掌握了Sonos无线声音系 统。

他独特的概念汇集了5间卧室的壮观合作，其中 一间是一个完全独立的工作室。高天花板客 厅，洗衣房，储藏室，全部都包含在260平方米 的室内起居空间中，拥有许多便利设施，让您 住得舒适便捷。

所有别墅均配备空调，并配有风扇，自动门， 闭路电视，数字锁和生态滤水系统，可在整个 房屋内形成净化水，让您安全地从房屋水龙头 中喝水，而无需再用笨重的塑料瓶装水，经济 又环保。

“烹饪爱好者”可以享受设备齐全的宽敞厨房 加室外厨房，其中包括最先进的Radiant QuartzTechnology®烧烤架，舒适的10座用 餐区以及可享受微风和美景的凉亭，非常适合 日落鸡尾酒或休闲晚餐。

沿着柔和的水泥小径，距岛上的主环路仅1.5公 里车程，别墅位置便利，方便前往岛上许多最 著名的景点，例如距渔人村的顶级餐厅仅5分钟 路程，距查汶（Chaweng）令人眼花乱的夜 生活场及购物中心所仅10分钟车程，距离湄南 白色沙滩10分钟车程，距机场15分钟路程，距 离大佛码头10分钟车程，乘渡轮码头可到达帕 岸岛和涛岛，因此位置十分便利。

沉醉的11m x 4m游泳池伴随沉没的日光浴浴 床，让您在这片迷人的天堂中静静放松，遥看 地平线的夕阳渐渐下落。

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客人将享受豪华服务，包括机场接送，清洁，早餐，厨师，司机和旅游行程预定。

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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

RS Built

Century 21

Makro Mandalay/Onyx Realty Luxury Asia Lifestyles Remax Island Real Estate Samui Exotic Properties Archi Studio Seara Sports

Bangkok samui Hospital Angthong Sunset Villas Panorama Group

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LIVING IN KOH SAMUI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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LIVING IN KOH PHANGAN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

HOW TO FIND YOUR PERFECT ISLAND RETREAT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

KALARA INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES..... 077 246 100

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

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

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

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

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

Seanado Property & Management.. 062 686 2888

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

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

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ISLAND CONTACTS PROPERTY DEVELOPERS/ ESTATE AGENTS 10 STARS REAL ESTATE ..................................... 086 273 1117 ADVANCE INTER DEVELOPMENTS ....................077 231 625 AMPLE SAMUI ......................................................096 979 6442 ANAMAYA SAMUI ................................................... 077 417 113 ANGTHONG APARTMENTS ...................................077 430 326 ASIA LUXURY PROPERTIES ...............................092 276 1889 ANGTHONG SUNSET SEAVIEW VILLAS ............089 972 1539 APOLLO BEACH CLUB ........................................085 906 2630 AQUALINA SAMUI ................................................081 837 6001 ARIYA SAMUI ........................................................062 686 2888 AZUR SAMUI.........................................................098 050 2120 BAAN FAA SAI BY ANGTHONG HILLS ..................086 256 555 BAAN RAK TALAY ................................................. 077 430 326 BAN TAI ESTATE...................................................094 598 8475 BAN TAI SEAVIEW LAND.....................................092 276 1889 BAAN SABAI SAMUI VILLAS................................094 649 4713 BAANSUAY LAND & HOUSE .................................077 426 967 BAMBUH ...............................................................086 061 4280 BAN SWEET COCONUT ......................................089 500 9800 BASE DEVELOPMENTS ........................................077 961 762 BAVARIA VILLAS ................................................. 083 590 6190 BAY RESIDENCE KOH PHANGAN ..................... 086 074 9219 BEACH REPUBLIC ............................................... 089 011 9538 BLUE BUILDING PROPERTY ..............................082 819 5815 BLUE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION .................... 087 046 1314 BLUE SEA RESIDENCE .......................................083 593 3967 BONDI AUSSIE BAR & GRILL ..............................084 630 4676 CALLISTO LUXURY VILLAS.................................081 893 5996 CD&P .....................................................................081 924 9574 CENTURY 21 ZAZEN PROPERTIES ...................093 580 3072 CHAWENG BAYVIEW RESORT ..........................077 414 071-5 CHAWENG COVE BEACH RESORT .....................077 422 509 C VIEW VILLAS.....................................................091 786 3998 DHEVATARA PROPERTY .......................................077 430 326 DREAM VILLA .......................................................098 040 0956 DUNE HILLS .........................................................092 979 2099 ECO REAL ESTATE ASIA .......................................077 961 991 EMERALD RESIDENCE .......................................081 903 8003 EVER ASIA ENTERPRISES..................................093 575 4757 EXCLUSIVE VILLA ...............................................084 708 1501 HILLSIDE VILLAGE...............................................081 903 8003 HOLLYWOOD VILLA .............................................083 396 0244 HORIZON HOMES ..................................................077 417 005 HORIZON RESIDENCE ..........................................077 417 005 INFINITY RESIDENCES & RESORT KOH SAMUI.....077 914 050 IVL PROPERTY ....................................................... 077 417 113 JLL .........................................................................081 806 8852 KASA DEVELOPMENT..........................................092 979 2099 KOH PHANGAN LUXURY VILLAS..........................077 374 354 KOH PHANGAN HOLIDAY HOMES .....................087 898 3918 KOH SAMUI LAND & HOME .................................089 474 1837 KOH SAMUI PROPERTIES ....................................077 951 620 KALARA INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES .............077 246 100 KIRIKAYAN ..............................................................077 247 867 LOTUS TERRACES ..............................................089 972 3043 LUXURY LIVING KOH SAMUI ..............................091 034 3808

LUXURY VILLAS AND HOMES ..............................077 427 648 LUXURY VILLA SAMUI .........................................084 842 7506 LUXURY VILLAS SIAM .........................................087 922 8381 LUXURY PROPERTIES KOH SAMUI .....................077 423 503 MANDALAY BEACH VILLAS ................................093 878 2824 MANDALAY SAMUI DEVELOPMENTS ...............093 745 0566 MARINA BAY SAMUI ............................................098 742 6760 MINI GOLF ............................................................081 787 9148 NARESH..................................................................077 426 944 NAUTILUS.............................................................082 427 4888 NATURE ARCHITECTS.. ......................................063 592 8956 NIRVANA VILLA.. . ..................................info@nirvana-villa.com OCEANS VIEW RESIDENCE..................................077 423 503 OCEAN 11 BEACH FRONT RESIDENCE ............089 813 5715 OCEANIS SAMUI.....................................................077 423 503 OVERSEAS PROPERTY PORTFOLIO ...............080 535 1725 ONYX REALTY .....................................................093 878 2824 PALM CREEK RESIDENCE ..................................081 374 0014 PALM GROUP ASIA ..............................................085 795 9393 PANORAMA GROUP SAMUI ................................083 597 8633 PEARL PROPERTY ..............................................081 370 2480 PHATHONG RESIDENCE ....................................089 813 5715 PLUMERIA PLACE..................................................077 430 043 REMAX ISLAND REAL ESTATE ..........................080 041 0420 REPLAY SAMUI .................................................... 077 448 201 RESOTEL GROUP INTERNATIONAL ..................081 737 3076 SAMRAN GARDENS ............................................089 474 1837 SAMUI BURI BEACH RESORT ...........................077 447 275-9 SAMUI EMERALD VILLAS....................................098 437 5231 SAMUI ESCAPES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT .... 077 245 136 SAMUI EXOTIC PROPERTIES ...............................077 484 962 SAMUI LIVING COMPANY ...................................093 697 6647 SAMUI PHANGNAN PROPERTIES ......................081 979 0679 SAMUI PROPERTY INVESTMENTS ....................087 886 6437 SAMUI PROPERTY CENTRE ..............................083 182 5430 SAMUJANA .......................................................... 061 201 1170 SAGE LAND & HOUSE .........................................089 016 9750 SAMUI RESOTEL BEACH RESORT ......................077 422 374 SAMUI BE ONE CO., LTD...................................... 077 960 560 SAMUI BEACH VILLAGE ........................................077 430 326 SAMUI DIAMOND PROPERTIES .........................087 895 4132 SAMUI PRESTIGE HOMES ..................................065 586 6580 SAMUJANA ...........................................................080 886 4226 SAITARN SAMUI ...................................................094 805 7799 SEANADO PROPERTY & MANAGEMENT ..........062 686 2888 SHANTI SAMUI .....................................................092 470 4817 SIAM IMMO COMPANY ........................................081 850 6475 SINTHORANEE PROPERTY ..................................077 414 222 SKYPIA SAMUI .....................................................098 742 6760 SOLAR CITY .........................................................095 361 4559

STEJ’Y PROPERTIES AND DEVELOPERS.........095 739 6170 SUNWAY VILLAS...................................................091 043 7977 TALING NGAM TROPICAL VILLA .........................089 651 0302 TANAPA HOME .....................................................086 944 0476 THE BAY SAMUI ................................................... 084 111 7500 THE GREEN PLACE RESIDENCE .......................093 574 8735 THE ROYAL MOUNTAIN .......................................081 956 1636 THE SEA KOH SAMUI ............................................077 961 982 THE SEASONS .....................................................080 776 5822 THONG LANG VILLA ............................................062 895 9924 THONG NAI PAN ESTATE ....................................083 391 8159 TROPICAL HOME ................................................082 179 3933 VANAYA LUXE PRIVATE VILLAS..........................093 745 0566 VAUBAN REAL ESTATE SAMUI..............................077 963 146 VERANO RESIDENCE..........................................083 182 5430 VERTICOLOR SAMUI ............................................077 914 000 VILLA MAYA ............................................................ 077 417 113 VILLA TAWAN........................................................094 598 8475 X2 RESIDENCES ..................................................082 495 2525

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

KITCHEN HARDWARE FRANKE KITCHENS ...............................................02 236 9777 HAFELE...................................................................077 423 580 IKON KITCHEN .....................................................061 549 7855 IPM SAMUI ............................................................081 894 4093 ONE STOP SOLUTIONS ......................................081 893 4935 RS VENTURE ......................................................02 662 3571-3 RUDI WINDOWS & DOORS............ ......................084 355 500 CP POOL .................................................................077 234 410 DESJOYAUX ...........................................................077 247 588 JD POOLS ...............................................................077 427 356 PARADISE POOL INTERIORS ......085 863 9729 / 062 223 1546 POOL & SHADE ......................................................077 423 460 TSP POOLS ............................................................077 234 034

LEGAL SERVICES

DESIGN SERVICES

ACCOUNTING SERVICES ...................................098 017 0587 LIMCHAROEN LEGAL ..........................................093 575 9675 BLUMENTHAL RICHTER & SUMET.......................077 231 732 CHARNDELL DISPUTE MANAGEMENT................02 514 9170 DFDL LEGAL & TAX ................................................077 960 757 MANIT & ASSOCIATES LAW OFFICE ..................094 795 7777 NAI ANDREW PARK .............................................081 830 4462 NSP & LAWS FIRM .................................................077 458 204 SUKHOTHAI INTER LAW .......................................077 430 642 VITTAYA BUSINESS LAW OFFICE .......................077 484 470

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

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

HOME & DECOR ASIA HOME FURNITURE .....................................093 637 3838 CERA .....................................................................084 648 5333 COCOON HOME DECORATION & DESIGN ........080 345 3015 HAPPY + CO. ........................................................091 159 9673 I.P.M. SAMUI .........................................................081 894 4093 LOFT BY ORIENTAL LIVING ..................................077 247 675 ONE STOP SOLUTIONS ......................................081 893 4935 NUTTARAT DECORATE ........................................077 920 266 ORCHID HOUSE DESIGN & INTERIORS ...........091 159 9673 ORIENTAL LIVING ..................................................077 247 675 PURE SAMUI ........................................................092 652 4248 RUDI WINDOWS & DOORS .................................081 893 4936 SLEEP NAKED ............................................ www.sleepnaked.hk SURAT BAANSAUY ..............................................081 691 1719 SUNFLEX ASIA ..................................................... 077 414 412

PHOTOGRAPHER ANNE SOPHIE SAMUIPICS .................................080 102 9791 CHRONOS DYNAMICS ........................................081 894 4513 CLAUDIO / FANTASYATWORK.COM ..................087 270 4972 CUT PRODUCTIONS ............................................080 102 9791 HELICAM AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY ....................089 874 7464 ORIENTAL LIVING ..................................................077 247 675 PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER ..................099 307 1740 SAMUI AERIAL MAPPING ....................................090 158 3501 SKY PIXELS ..........................................................080 102 9791

ENGINEERING SERVICES EASTERN TECHNICAL ENGINEERING

077 295 316

HOME SERVICES ADEPT ASIA ..........................................................081 978 3712 AUTOMATIC GATE ...............................................081 892 1066

BY HOME RENOVATION ......................................086 950 2291 CERIS LAFARGE ROOFING ..................................02 586 5600 ECO PEST CONTROL ..........................................085 791 2496 EUROPEAN RAIN GUTTERING .............................077 423 073 FAR THAWEE PORN ...........................................077 245 570-1 INFINITY HOME MANAGEMENT ...........................077 426 608 NITE STONE ...........................................................077 247 769

SECURITY SYSTEMS

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

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

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

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

SAMUI SQUEAKY CLEAN WINDOWS .................087 013 7650 SEARA SPORTS .....................................................076 355 040 SUNFLEX ASIA .......................................................077 414 412 TERMITE TECH .................................................... 095 428 1121 THE STONE DOCTOR .........................................087 282 4930 THE CLEAN TEAM ...............................................064 415 9439

FINANCE SERVICE

OTHER

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

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

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

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

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

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

KLIK ASIA ..............................................................089 866 4515 SAMUI RESCUE .............................077 421 444/087 263 4371 TESCO LOTUS .......................................................077 245 400 TS-TEAK ................................................................081893 4935

LEISURE SAMUI 100 DEGREES EAST DIVE CENTER ....................077 245 396 BLOOD DONORS KOH SAMUI....... .......blooddonorskohsamui.com CASTAWAY GUESTHOUSE ................................. 081 968 5811 CELES BEACHFRONT RESORT............................077 900 999 CHANTARA JUNK BOAT ......................................087 064 3126 ESCAPE BREAK .....................................................077 458 100 HEALTH REPUBLIC. ...............................................077 458 200 KUPU KUPU PHANGAN .........................................077 377 384

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

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

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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SAMUI ..................077 484 548 MAGNOLIA SPA ......................................................077 601 133 MERCHANT GOURMET SAMUI’S PREMIER FOOD SERVICE......061 919 1717

MINI GOLF CHOENG MON ..................................081 787 9148 MOBY DICK IRISH BAR .......................................081 892 1990 OCEAN 11 BEACH FRONT RESTAURANT ...........077 245 134 OCEANS ELITE CHARTERS ..................................077 427 244 PANVIMAN RESORT KOH PHANGAN...................077 445 101 PREGO RESTAURANT ..........................................077 300 317 RAJDHEVEE CLINIC ..............................................077 430 702 STACK BURGER ..................................................077 915 222 THAILAND LEARNING CENTRE .........................086 625 2546 TROPICAL MURPHYS ............................................077 413 614 WECI & COMPUTER INSTITUTE ...........................077 233 101 ZAZEN BOUTIQUE RESORT & SPA ......................077 430 345

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KASA has proudly established itself as the leading property developer in Samui, with 8 successful residential projects on the island.

We strive to provide exceptional real-estate options for our clients, with the vision of creating a legacy of projects that stand out in the most acclaimed holiday destinations around Thailand.

Our commitment is first and foremost to our clients, with an unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction and after-sale support.

KASA believes in its projects, because behind every KASA villa is an untold amount of pride and passion that pulses through the company, and we like think it shows.

AWARD-WINNING DEVELOPER Our commitment to excellence has borne recognition. To date, we have received a ‘Best Developer Koh Samui’ award from Dot Property as a tribute to our success and have our sights firmly fixed on further accolades.

IDEAS BROUGHT TO LIFE There’s nothing more refreshing for KASA than to see one of our projects completed in Samui and our investors entering into the market for either rental revenue or to profit from a sale.

With off-plan development fast becoming the status quo in the local industry, we realise how important it is to manage expectations and deliver a final product that leaves our clients feeling good about their investment, or excited about spending time in a wonderful new space they are proud to call their own.

We relish opportunities such as this to showcase the quality of our finished villas so that readers have a better idea of the benchmark we maintain for the construction of each KASA creation.

NOTEON ON AANOTE CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION KASA is uniquely equipped deliver quality construction one the KASA is uniquely equipped to to deliver quality construction asas wewe areare one of of the few luxury developers Samui with in-house construction crew. such, few luxury developers onon Samui with anan in-house construction crew.

AsAs such, command unconventional amount control over the execution our wewe command anan unconventional amount of of control over the execution of of our designs and able avoid spending valuable time coordinating designs and areare able to to avoid spending valuable time coordinating multiple parties within a single project. multiple parties within a single project.

The KASA family is big a big one and is certainly enriched our Samui The KASA family is a one and is certainly enriched byby our Samui construction branch over 400-strong. construction branch of of over 400-strong.

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