Samui Phangan Real Estate April-May 2019

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Chariya Residence

Flawless Standards in Comfort and Luxury

恰瑞雅楼盘

舒适与奢华兼具的完美标准

Why Hydroponics Your Garden @ Home

为何选择水培？ 您的居家花园

Property Report

Thai Spouse Owned Property

物业报告

泰国配偶的财产权

Solar Air Conditioning Cooling off with the Sun

太阳能空调

Asia’s boutique airline

find us at Bangkok Airport

利用太阳冷却一夏

because home is where your heart is

furniture / decor /+ more

Opposite Big C Samui Tel : +66(0)77 423 877 / www.oriental-living.net

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Happy villas by the sea to enjoy family holidays

Serviced pool villas from 2 to 6 bedrooms | Cinemas "under the stars" 300 meters from a paradise beach | Kids, elderly and disabled friendly The Best last Minute Deals and long stay discounts

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Experts on Koh Samui IVL Property deals with high quality villas on the island of Koh Samui.

Our team of local and international professionals have deep understanding how to get the most from your holiday and your investment.

development - sales - rentals - concierge - management

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IVL Property, Experts on Koh Samui Real Estate

We have villas available for all types of investors and those ready to live on Koh Samui ranging from the three bedroom Amethyst villas from 19,880,000 THB to four bedroom Diamond model villas for 33,880,000 THB.

IVL Property welcomes you to Koh Samui.

at The Ridge and Oasis Samui ideal villa for your investment, holidays and retirement.

love with the island, now is the time to talk with us about owning a piece of paradise.

We are proud co-developers of the stunning villas at The Ridge, winner of Best Residential Development - Koh Samui, now completed and fully booked this holiday season. The last three bedroom Pure model is for sale at 25,800,000 THB. The Ridge is located in Plai Laem, just so, schedule a villa walk through while you are on the island.

We can monetize your property through our villa management and rental division, which also provides concierge services including massage upon arrival and in-villa dining plus the best of everything on the island and the surrounding waters.

Visit our website to view the listings of property conveniently located on the main road near Wat Plai Laem, features windows signs with fabulous

In the mellow area of the island south of Lamai, we have Oasis Samui, also winner of winner of Best Development - Koh Samui. This collection of stunning pool villas fringed with palm trees sits on a gentle hill with sea view. The Oasis Samui showroom has been furnished and decorated by our IVL Property design partners at Orchid House Design. The three bedroom Bijou model villa is for sale at 19,380,000 THB and ready for inspection.

and talk with our international sales team with Canadian, Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Russian, Thai and South African members ready to accommodate you. Book a villa walk through to inspect the build quality and attention to detail that has given us a reputation as a trusted developer. We can also arrange a guided site visit of developments under construction. Finally, if you tell us what you want, chances are we can

With several models completed and Phase-1 70% sold, we are pleased to announce six Phase-2

Don’t miss the opportunity to visit us and see why IVL Property truly are, experts on Koh Samui.

Experts on Koh Samui development - sales - rentals concierge - management

ivlproperty.com or anytime +66 (0) 83 107 9684

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Villa Leilu Choengmon Koh samui

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This stunning recently completely renovated Villa home opens the boundaries of natural living and incredibly beautiful views of the ocean, open sky and Samui’s amazing landscape. This 11,000-square-foot piece de resistance showcases 5 bedrooms all with their own en suite bathrooms, fabulous open plan kitchen dining and living room, balconies with sea views over big Buddha and Bangrak. This is situated in a safe gated estate with maids’ quarters and impeccable design, unparalleled quality and paramount location make this property a true piece of art. The Villa has its own private pool and direct access to the beach front.

Choengmon is one of the great locations Samui has to offer. Being only a few minutes’ drive from the international airport, to Chawengs shopping and nightlife and Bophuts famous walking street and restaurants.

Villa Choengmon is available for rent, long term lease or sale.

Please contact Asia Luxury Properties Sales@asialuxuryproperties.com Tel: +66 (0) 922 761 889

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Phase 3 now available

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

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

photographer: Anne Sophie Maestracci

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

EDITOR'S LETTER Living the Dream Koh Samui: the name evokes a lush paradise of luscious mountains, exotic flowers and miles of soft sand beaches. This tropical dream is no mere fantasy–everything you’ve heard about this breath-taking island is true.

Just stepping off the plane at Samui airport, you already know you’re someplace special. The air feels softer here, sweetened by the countless flowers and palms. Hit the road for any of Samui’s stunning regions and you will drive through a rugged, tropical landscape and along spectacular coastal stretches. Whether it’s your first time, or you’re one of Samui’s repeat visitors, don’t be surprised if you catch yourself saying “wow” more than once along the way.

In this Samui Phangan Real Estate Magazine Edition 85 you will find just about everything that will make this dream into a reality. Not only are we dedicated to enhancing your real estate experience through innovation, technology, and effective communication but our whole team have lived on Samui for mostly over two decades.

We live the dream that we are promoting.

In this edition we have our second feature article on Home Hydroponics, we look at the advantages of using a solar powered air condition unit and we have a complete tour of Rudi’s window and door factory. Not ending there we feature the beautiful sea view apartments of Chariya Residence on Samui’s North Coast and the stunning Sea Renity villa. Sea Renity is a luxury 6-bedroom villa complete with kid’s bunk room located on Laem Sor Beach with 24 metres of beachfront and backed by luscious hillsides. There are stunning views over to Koh Tan and the most romantic sunsets making the perfect end to the perfect day in paradise.

If your interested about living on Koh Samui or Koh Phangan then you will find all the advice and legal information here. Plus, if you have any specific questions, we have a full team here eagerly waiting to help.

We Live the Dream John Granville

EDITORIAL Published & Distribution Satayu Publishing Co.,Ltd. Publisher Office ส�ำนักงาน Satayu Publishing Co., Ltd. 34/9 Moo 4, Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320 Thailand.

Director กรรมการผู้จัดการ Kittiya prajuapthaen rose@Satayu.com Advertising ฝ่ายขาย Rose +66 (0) 81 261 3083, +66 (0) 92 276 1889 rose@Satayu.com sales@satayu.com Editor บรรณาธิการ John Granville

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Accounting ฝ่ายบัญชี acc.satayu.publishing@gmail.com +66 (0) 81 261 3083 Legal Advisor ที่ปรึกษาด้านกฎหมาย Surin Puangpakdee from NSP & Laws Firm Publisher License เลขมาตรฐานสากลประจ�ำนิตยสาร ISSN 1686-8838 ใบอนุญาตจดแจ้งการพิมพ์ สศก ๑๔ นศ/๒/๒๕๕๓ Printing & Colour separation สถานที่จัดพิมพ์ Amarin Printing & Publishing Co.,Ltd. 376 Chaiyaphruk Rd., Taling Chan, Bangkok Thailand 10170 T: +66 (0) 2 244 9000 Disclaimer: All the information, discussions and opinions contained herein are not to be a comprehensive study nor to provide advice, legal or otherwise and should not under any circumstances be used as a substitute for specific advice, legal or otherwise, in respect of individual situation and circumstances.

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二〇一九年四月/五月 编者： 生活在梦土 苏梅岛：一个勾起有着郁郁葱葱青翠山脉仙境般的名字，充满了异国情调的花卉和绵延数里的柔软 沙滩。这个热带梦土不仅仅只是幻想–您所听到的关于这个迷人岛屿的一切都是真的。 一下飞机踏上苏梅岛的机场，您立马知道您置身于某个很特别的地方，无数的花卉和棕榈树让这里 柔和的空气更添香甜。在苏梅岛的任何一区开车上路，您都会发现您沿着崎岖延伸的壮丽海岸线穿 越无尽的热带景观。无论您是第一次或者是苏梅岛的常客，如果您在途中不止一次地喊“ 哇！”可一 点儿也不意外。 在苏梅帕岸岛房地产杂志第85期，您会看到如何将梦想实现。因为我们不仅致力于通过创新、技术 和有效的沟通来强化您的房地产经验，而且我们整个团队大多数已经在苏梅岛生活了二十多年。我 们活在我们所推广的梦土上。 在本期中，我们有关于居家水耕栽培法的第二篇专题文章，也探讨了使用太阳能空调的优势，还带 您走一趟Rudi’s鲁迪门窗工厂的完整之旅。不只这样，我们还有苏梅岛北海岸美丽的Chariya Residence 海景公寓以及令人赞叹的Sea Renity宁静海别墅。Sea Renity是一幢配有儿童双层床的豪华六卧别墅， 位于蓝朔海滩Laem Sor Beach前有长达24米的沙滩，背倚迷人的青翠山坡，让您在面向滩岛Koh Tan 的壮阔海景以及最浪漫的夕阳中，完美地结束在仙境里完美的一天。 如果您对于在苏梅岛或帕岸岛居住感兴趣，在这里您可以找到各种有效的建议以及法律信息。另 外，如果您有任何具体的问题，我们有一整个团队热切地待命中。 我们生活在梦土！

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Custom Built Furniture in Samui

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realty in focus 42 Outdoor Living Why Hydroponics 2

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46 Legal Buzz

Maximizing legal Protection 56 Legal Buzz New Work Permit laws 50

Developer In-View Chariya Residence

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Property Report Thai Spouse Property Owned, Finance

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Property Design Sea Renity

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Villa Akira

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island life

Green Scene Solar Cooling

76 Island Scoop

Chocolate Afternoon Tea

@ Four seasons 76 Island Scoop

OZO Chaweng 5 Year Anniversary

Prego Wine & Tapas Dinner

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78 Home Help

Easy Tip to Unblock a Toilet 80 Lifestyle

Koh Koon

life on the isles 84

Koh Samui Map

86 Living on Koh Samui

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Koh Phangan Map

88 Living on Koh Phangan

the legal arena 92 Land Title Deeds 93 Chanote

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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

104 Building Regulations 106 Villa Rentals

directory 110 Island Contacts

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Exclusive Private Estate in the most sought-after location on the island.

10 minutes from the airport and Chaweng and 5 minutes from Choengmon. Individually designed luxury villas carved into the gentle slope overlooking Koh Matlang and Hanuman Bay, all villas have spectacular sea views and private beach access.

INVEST IN THE MOST EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE ESTATE ON KOH SAMUI.

property_sales@samujana.com

+66 (0) 612 011 170

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

L U X U R Y

1 RAI SEA VIEW Size: 1,554 sqm

Type: Land (S1595) Views: Sea

Location: Chaweng Noi

Price: 11,500,000 THB

VILLA CLOSE TO BEACH Bed/Bath: 4/4.5

Type: Villa (S1594)

Location: Plai Laem

Views: Sea Price: 24,900,000 THB

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S A L E

CONTEMPORARY SEA VIEW Type: Villa (S1598) Views: Sea

Bed/Bath: 2/1.5 Location: Chaweng Noi

Price: 6,950,000 THB

DUPLEX SEA VIEW VILLA Type: Villa (S1600) Views: Sea

Bed/Bath: 3/3 Location: Chaweng Noi

Price: 14,990,000 THB

P R O J E C T

C O M M E R C I A L

BEACHFRONT LAND Type: Land (S1578) Views: Sea Price: 30,540,000 THB

Size: 2,444 sqm Location: Bang Kao

OFFICE/TOWNHOUSE Type: Townhouse (S1605) Views: Business Park

Bed/Bath: 2/2 Location: Bophut

Price: 6,800,000 THB

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

“YOUR INDEPENDENT ESTATE AGENT” Est. 2008

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L U X U R Y

SEA VIEW VILLA Type: Villa (S1606)

Bed/Bath: 3/3.5

Views: Sea

Location: Bophut

SEA VIEW VILLA Type: Villa (S1607) Views: Sea

Bed/Bath: 3/3.5 Location: Chaweng Noi

Price: 23,000,000 THB

Price: 9,400,000 THB S A L E

B E A C H F R O N T

STUNNING SEA VIEW LAND Type: Land (S1582)

Size: 1,300 sqm

Views: Sea

Location: Choeng Mon

Price: 25,000,000 THB

TWO BEACHFRONT VILLAS Type: Villa (S1596)

Bed/Bath: 13/15

Views: Sea

Location: Laem Sor

Price: 185,000,000 THB

L U X U R Y

S E A V I E W S

AMAZING SEA VIEWS Type: Villa (S1339) Views: Sea

Bed/Bath: 4/4.5 Location: Chaweng Noi

Price: 37,800,000 THB

BEAUTIFUL SEA VIEWS Type: Villa (S1335) Views: Sea

Bed/Bath: 3/3.5 Location: Chaweng Noi

Price: 19,900,000 THBt

P R O P ERT Y A N D LA N D SA L ES • R ENTAL S

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

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

Price: 38 Million THB M: +66 (0) 83 182 5430, +66 (0) 89 591 9009 www.samuipropertycentre.com Samui Property Centre Co., Ltd. 124/27 Moo 2, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani

inside & out | architect's talk

Kitchens, Walk in Closets and Windows

Where to Buy in Samui

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One of the most frequently asked questions from expats when they first arrive is: where to buy furniture in Samui?

Many expats choose not to bring their furniture from home. This is in case the furniture does not fit or to avoid unnecessary shipping charges on possibly unusable items. Relocated singles and sometimes young couples, may not even own much furniture back home. Many just want the chance to start from the ground up with new furnishings and decorating. The first port of call then is to find a suitable store.

Like most shopping in Thailand, if you need to buy furniture in Samui, there is a huge range to choose from, depending on your needs.

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Today we take a closer look at Rudi’s Windows and Doors Rudi being a long-term ex pat on Samui (28 years) has specialized himself on windows, doors, kitchens and walk in closets. Three years ago, Rudi invested in an Austrian professional carpentry factory. Importing all the heavy machinery and equipment from Austria to his 800M2 factory on Samui might seem a touch extreme but Rudi wanted the complete factory to be able to offer his clients on Samui the wide-ranging customization solutions that only such a workshop can offer. The factory also includes a professional lacquering room, giving the final show finish in both High Gloss and the modern Matt finish to the end product.

The speciality with Rudi’s factory is the possibility to build complete custom furniture solutions. This includes being able to produce furniture materials of over 3 metres in length. Most products are normally only maximum 2.4m in length.

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Most high-end villas today are all built as custom pieces and this means standard built in kitchens and walk in closets for example are just not going to fit well and this is where Rudi’s custom solutions can make that perfect finishing touch to kitchens, furniture and walk in closets.

HMR – High Moisture Resistance board Rudi’s workshop has the opportunity to build kitchens and furniture using the HMR board. High Moisture Resistance board - is produced by special synthetic resin which enhances its moisture resistance in high humidity environment and also termite and ant proof. So, this product is extremely recommended for Thailand where we have high humidity and also often many of these little critters that can ruin a home in no time.

Rudi offers complete furniture solutions that are all built in house, so there is no need to wait on lengthy contracts where the individual pieces are being brought in. Whether its kitchens, granite, windows, bedroom closets, walk in wardrobes or just a piece of customized furniture Rudi’s Kitchens and Doors will have the perfect solution for you.

Contact Rudi Heuler 134/5 moo1, Namuang, Koh Samui, Thailand 84140 +66 (0) 81 893 4936 Rudi.windows.door@hotmail.com

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Are you an armchair critic?

Time to buy a lounge chair!

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For some of us from colder climes and of a certain age, armchairs can conjure up memories of sitting beside a roaring log fire at Christmas time or grandpa with his slippers on and his feet up next to the fire smoking a pipe and his nose in a good book. Over the years, armchairs have played a part in many old movies and have been a staple in most homes often reserved for the master of the house. Now the grand old armchair of yesteryear has morphed into something far more interesting, today's lounge chair is something for all family members to sit in and enjoy as well as family pets if you let them! samui phangan real estate 

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When choosing a lounge chair, take into account the chairs purpose. Think where you may want to place the chair, looking out onto a beautiful view or tucked into a comfy corner. If you have children or pets you should go for a chair that is durable and practical but avoid fabrics that attract cats to sharpen their claws on. If it is for you alone then indulge yourself with something fancy but comfortable. Today, the choices are endless. Any seat with arms counts as a lounge chair and they are made of a variety of materials from laminated wood to powder coated aluminium or a combination of different materials.

Lounge chairs come in many shapes and sizes and styles. There are high backs, low backs, Asian style, rattan, plush velvet or fabric that will blend well with your other furniture. Try coupling a matching pair of statement armchairs for a dramatic effect. Classic Egg chair anyone?

Danish-Style (lots of nice wood beautifully crafted) or Hygge (coziness) is popular or if you are feeling extravagant, soft leather and a gentle colour tone will make it an ideal place to rest a weary frame or settle in for a good read or a spot of online indulgence and remember, leather always ages well and lasts for years.

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Lounge chairs do not have to be bulky or block the room.

The great thing about lounge chairs are they can be stand alone and do not have to match your existing furniture. If you have an old armchair or an old favourite you cannot bear to get rid of consider reupholstering it in a modern fabric that blends with your existing furniture or that will stand out and add personality to your space.

Loft by Oriental Living has an amazing range of lounge chairs and whatever you choose they will make sure you are sitting pretty.

Adrian Rawle ORIENTAL LIVING & LOFT BY ORIENTAL LIVING Tel: +66(0)77-247675 +66(0)77-423877 info@oriental-living.net www.oriental-living.net

PURPLE ORCHID VILLA (VS04) PRICE REDUCED FROM 9.8M TO 8.5M THB 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 360 sqm | Land plot 830 sqm 3 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms Swimming pool with suggestive sea view Air conditioning and unlimited free Wi-Fi access all over the property • Selling price: price reduced to 9.8THB

PANORAMIC 1 BEDROOM VILLA (VS23)

HOT SALE PRICE

3.2M THB

Completely surrounded by nature, sea view over the bay of Lamai and Hua Thanon, surrounded by greenery and tranquillity perfectly meets the requirements of those in search relaxation and peace. The villa is built on the eastern side of the hill with a spectacular sunrise at sea. The house consists of a large living room (45sqm), fully furnished with Indonesian furniture, an European style kitchen placed outside on the terrace naturally fully equipped. The bathroom with shower and two bathrooms and ground floor.

The bedroom (24 sqm) on the second floor and offers a wonderful view of the sea. The terrace (75 sqm) overlooks two sides to a spectacular view of the sea on one side and a beautiful wilderness area on the front side of the island. The house is completed with all the equipment and furniture. The terrace needs some renovation.

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1,600 sqm size land Amazing communal swimming pool Reception/Security Yoga area Parking area

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

samui's best investment value and opportunity BLUE HILL RESIDENCE (VR01)

LONG TERM PROMOTION

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; only 700 meters to the beach, restaurants and beach clubs.

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 Staff on site 24/7 and covered parking area Communal swimming pool (chlorine free) Tropical garden

Rental price: LONG TERM PROMOTION 50K per month!!!

LUXURY POOL VILLA (VS32)

31M THB

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3 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | ample

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407sqm | Chanote title

living and dining space | fully equipped

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Amazing location on Bophut Hills

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Stunning sea view

Private pool | private parking | Security Luxury residence management Rental business

AMAZING ECO-VILLA (VS07) Price reduced to 25.5M THB • • • • •

buildings | 3 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms Communal Swimming Pool Plunge Pool Private parking and tropical garden Land size: 1,440 square meters

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Villa size: approx. 350sqm | Chanote The best Samui sea view 24/7 Security service High rental income potential

CONTEMPORARY LUXURY POOL VILLA (VR44) • Built area 510sqm | land size roughly 750sqm • 4 bedrooms | 5 bathrooms • Chanote | company Ltd available • Private pool | sea view

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38M THB

Private secured, covered parking Amazing location in Choeng Mon External, internal contemporary design Brand new and ready to live in!

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

BLUE COCONUT RESIDENCE (villa N.9) (VS05)

HOT SALE PRICE 4.9M THB

Beautiful 2 bedroom villas Thai-Modern style, 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. Private swimming pool ready to be built!!!

• Floor area about 100 sqm • Plots area about 430 sqm • 2 double bedrooms | 2 bathrooms • Lush tropical garden with communal swimming pool • Air conditioning and unlimited free Wi-Fi access all over the property • Friendly staff 24/7 • Chanote land title Blue Building Co. Ltd., Lamai Tel. +66 (0)real 828estate 195 815, Diego +66 (0) 870 461 314, Email: hill@samuibluebuilding.com 38 Marco samui phangan

Exotic Beachfront BLUE HILL RESIDENCE (VR01)

Villas in Koh Phangan (VS15) LONG TERM PROMOTION

HOT SALE PRICE

22M THB

Koh Phangan's best affordable seaside investment.

This stylish 3 villa complex is a sober and elegant place where modern and exotic architecture are mixed harmoniously, located in Baan Tai (4 km from Tong Sala Pier and 6 km from the famous Haad Rin beach).

The complex offers to the visitors great privacy and relaxing holidays along with clear blue seas and fantastic sunset view. The property is comprised of three 2-bedroom villas, that create a complex with enough space for 12 adults, suitable for everyone from couples to families or larger groups.

The concept is that everyone can enjoy the location together but also having their own private Villa to retire to. GREAT RENTAL BUSINESS! Facilities: • Swimming pool and sundeck • Jacuzzi • A wide, sea-facing area • Garden • Air conditioning • Fully equipped kitchen • TV with satellite channel • High speed Wi-Fi

• Safety box • CCTV system • Several seating areas

facing coconut groves and a tropical garden • A pleasant reading sala

www.samuibluebuilding.com If you are looking for anything about construction. www.samuiblueproperty.com If you are looking for buying or renting your dream villa samui phangan real estate 39 www.samuibluevilla.com If you are looking for villas hotel

Land For Sale •

14.5 rai

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Concrete rd

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Stunning sea views in Lamai

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Chanote

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Government electric

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THB 7M per rai

Mobile: +66(0)84842 7506 | E-mail: adam@luxuryvillasamui.com

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Hydroponics 2 If you are like me then you care about what goes into your body. Sometimes not easy in our busy world and hectic days but I am a firm believer of the adage “You are what You eat”.

So, till recently I’ve tried when possible to buy organic foods and eat a healthy diet. Organic is great but sadly it is not easy to tell at the supermarket shelf how strict the farmers have been on following the organic guidelines and there still have been cases of pesticides and other poisons on our supposedly healthy products.

Maybe in a perfect world everyone world have a small vegetable garden and can grow most of their own. But the world is not perfect and most of us hardly have much of a garden and if we do it is a constant battle with the elements. Most of us have come here for the heat and the wonderful sunshine but these are not exactly congruent for a vegetable plot especially when you’re trying European salads etc.

What to Do? Most of us have all heard of Hydroponics, I certainly had but it has always been something that I considered too complicated or near impossible to set up in a home environment. But the last few months has seriously changed my attitude and I think many of you will appreciate the info.

In our last edition, we looked at the advantages and disadvantages of a hydroponic set up. Looking at the different systems that can be used and the benefits. Now I very quickly received quite a few emails asking various questions. Most were asking about two subjects.

First what grow medium or substrate is best and then questions about nutrients and where to buy.

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Hydroponic Growing Medium Which Is Best for Your Garden?

The hallmark of hydroponic gardening is a soil-less growing medium... No soil! But plants need to be supported or held up somehow, right? We do this with soil-less media... inert, non-organic materials.

They do not add to or change the chemical makeup of the nutrient solution in any way. These substances are porous, light, and coarse, which allows oxygen and nutrients easy access to the plants roots.

Different Hydroponic Media There are only 3 basic growing media that I recommend: - Coconut Coir - Hydroton or clay balls) - Perlite

That's it. Forget about gravel, vermiculite or rock wool.

There are also two advanced hydroponic techniques that don't use any hydroponic growing medium whatsoever... Aeroponics and NFT (nutrient film technique). We will learn more about this later.

For now, all you need to know about are the "Big 3": Coco, clay balls and perlite. Each has advantages and disadvantages, and so are better suited to specific growing systems.

Coco Coir and perlite are denser, and hold water better, but LECA has superior drainage and aeration.

Experienced hydroponics nuts usually have their own favourite formulas using these 3 media.

Hydroponic Home kits Starting a home vegetable and herb garden in hydroponics is today very easy. There are ready made kits available where just some assembly is required. Hydroponic grows can be a small set up that fits on your kitchen worktop or larger grows which require more space. Here the limit is only how much you’d like to produce and how much space you can allocate. Bangsai Agricultural Centre in Bangkok can give advice on kits available and also using “CUBE GEEK” build you custom made kits to fit.

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Bangsai Agricultural Center Co., Ltd. 106/361 Moo 6 Soi Navamintra 70, Navamintra Road, Klong-Koom, Bueng-Koom, Bangkok 10240 Tel. 02 947 9115 – 6 ext 11, 12, 080-454-5151, 088-0123-4250, 081-611-7400, http://bangsaiagro.com/ The next issue we have one more important factor to look at, Lighting. Sunlight in Thailand is of course in abundance but it also carries so much heat that many vegetables cannot survive. Now with LED options, hydroponic lighting can be a good financial choice with its low consumption. More in the next issue.

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Maximizing Legal Protection through the Effective Negotiation of Construction Contracts Irrespective of whether an investor is building a skyscraper, a world-class resort, or a small house; all investors must at some point, enter into a construction contract in order to procure the construction of the building. This is a pivotal stage in the development process and can be critical to the future success of the project. New and first time property developers are often unaware that there is usually considerable scope to negotiate the terms of the construction contract as the builder will often be keen to “win” the work. A carefully negotiated construction contract can mitigate the risks of things going wrong and provide the investor with a level of control at the construction stage of real estate development.

In order to provide a level of contractual certainty to the investor, the construction contract should contain a clear and unambiguous completion date upon which all construction works contemplated under the construction contract shall be completed. The investor should be entitled to a “late completion penalty” in the event that the builder fails to complete construction of the property on or before the contractual completion date. This penalty should be deductible from the final payment to the builder. Having said this, there does need to be some flexibility to the benefit of the builder. The construction contract should allow the builder to postpone the construction completion date for a defined period of time in the event that a delay is caused by events beyond the builder’s control, such as prolonged adverse weather conditions or the unavailability of essential building materials.

The contract price should be clearly set out in the construction agreement and should be payable on construction milestones rather than on fixed dates so that payments are made as construction advances.

If the construction stage which triggers the payment installment has not been reached, the investor should be permitted to retain the payment installment until such time as the relevant construction stage has been reached. The investor should be entitled to retain the final payment installment until all snagging defects have been remedied to the satisfaction of the builder.

The construction contract should allow the investor to appoint a qualified surveyor who should be permitted to inspect the progress of construction at each construction stage to verify that the relevant construction stage which triggers a payment installment has been reached and to confirm that all construction work has been undertaken correctly and in accordance with good working practices.

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The builder may agree to provide a contractual guarantee against structural defects emerging within a defined period of time after construction of the property has been completed. The builder will not usually agree to guarantee the works of sub-contractors or to repair damage caused by hostile weather conditions or general wear and tear.

The construction permit together with all architectural plans, drawings and specifications, floor plans, unit plans, elevation plans, master plans and plans of the common property and landscaped areas (as applicable) should be attached to and form an integral part of the construction contract. The builder should provide a warranty that all construction works shall be completed in accordance with internationally recognized building standards, techniques and methods.

A detailed specification of the materials used in the construction and finishing of the property should also be attached to and form an integral part of the construction contract.

The specifications should include the size, type, kind, style, model, brand and colour of all materials and specifications to be used in the construction and fit out of the property.

For example, if the builder promised “teak” doors then this should be clearly stipulated in the specifications. If the specifications stipulate “wooden doors” the builder may not be in breach of the construction agreement in failing to provide “teak doors”.

The comprehensive terms and requirements of a fair and balanced construction contract are detailed and beyond the scope of this article and are often contingent upon the type of construction. As a basic guide, all construction contracts should be vetted before any payment installments are released to the builder. Property investors should be aware that there is often considerable scope to negotiate the terms of a construction agreement and enhance the contractual legal protections on the part of the property developer.

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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通过有效谈判最大化地达成建筑合 同的法律保障 无论投资者是建造摩天大楼、世界级度假村或是房屋；所有的投资者必定会在某一个时段 与建商签订建筑合同，以便采购建造材料。这是开发过程中的关键阶段，对项目未来的成 功与否至关重要。新的房地产开发商通常不知道建筑合同的条款有相当大的协商空间，因 为建筑商通常会热衷于“赢得”这份工作。一份精心协商的建筑合同可以降低出错的风 险，并为投资者在房地产建设开发阶段提供一定程度的掌控权。 为了给投资者提供一定程度的确定性，建筑合同应注明明确无误的完工日期，包含合同项 目下拟进行的所有建筑工程均应完工。如果建商未能在合同完工日期之前完成房产的建 设，投资者应有权获得“延迟完工罚款”，而这笔罚款应从支付给建商的尾款中扣除。说 到这一点，对于建商的权益的确也需要一点儿灵活性来通融。假设工程延误是因建商不可 控之因素造成的，例如长期的恶劣天候或无法取得基本建筑材料，建筑合同应允许建商将 完工日期推迟一段时间。 建造价格应在建筑合同中明确规定，并应按照施工进程而非固定日期来支付，如此一来该 款项就如同工程预付款。如果到了分期付款日而施工阶段未完成，则应允许投资者保留款 项直至该相关施工阶段完成。投资者应有权保留最终尾款的支付，直到所有的施工缺陷得 以改正到投资者满意的程度。 建筑合同应允许投资者指定一名合格的验收员，该验收员应检查每个施工阶段的施工进 度，以验证是否完成已付分期付款的相关施工阶段，并确认所有的工程均依照良好的施工 规范正确地进行。 建商可能会同意提供保固，以防止在房产建造完成后的规定时间内出现的结构缺陷。但建 商通常不会同意保固分包商的部分或修复因恶劣天候或正常磨损所造成的损坏。 施工许可证以及所有的建筑设计图、图纸和用料规格，平面图、单元图、海拔图、总体规 划图和公共区域以及景观区域图（如适用）应附于建筑合同中并成为组成合同的一部分。 建商应保证所有的建造工程均按照国际公认的建筑标准、技术和方法来完成。 用于建筑和装修房屋材料的详细说明应附于建筑合同中并成为合同的一部分。说明应包括 所有用于建筑和装修房屋的材料尺寸、类型、种类、样式、型号、品牌和颜色。例如，如 果建商承诺的是“柚木”门，那么在规格中应明确规定。如果规格中是写着“木门”，那 么建商不会因未提供“柚木门” 而违反施工协议。 全面公正又平衡的建筑合同条款与要求是详尽且超出了本文范围的，而且通常取决于施工 类型。作为基本指南，在支付建商任何的款项之前，应对所有的建筑条款进行详细的审 查。房地产投资者也应认识到，建筑合同条款的协商通常有相当大的空间并且能提高房地 产开发商合同上的法律保障。 本文由Limcharoen律师事务所（苏梅岛） 律师Tanun Rungwiwattanakool撰写, 请联系我们的苏梅岛办事处：0935759675 或发电邮至Samui@Limcharoen.com 中文翻译：方良玉 Jade Fang 电话：0818938366邮箱：jade.yu5566@gmail.com

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It has never been simpler to buy and Invest in Koh Samui Why buy a Chariya Residence Apartment?

Chariya Residence offers these absolutely stunning Sea View Apartments FREEHOLD, so you own the Apartment in your own name doing away with the mess and fuss of having to set up a Thai Company and the Apartment registration is in your own personal name.

What investment returns can I expect?

Substantial rental Income potential and capital growth are assured with full professional management and support services package supplied by Samui Prestige Properties Co, Ltd. (www.samuiprestigeproperties. com) who utilize cutting edge technologies, marketing, and on-site staff to provide an International, five star luxury standard in service and Property Management. An onsite Management Office will cater to owners and guests quires and will manage and service rental bookings.

What about the Legals, Lawyers etc?

We are committed to make the buying process as simple as possible for you and will guide you each step of the way. We have engaged the top Law Firms on Koh Samui who can handle and guide you through all aspects of your purchase including due diligence, contracts and transfer of your Apartment. An honest straight forward and easy to understand approach is what you can expect and will receive.

Are there additional costs/fees?

Once you take possession of your Chariya Residence Sea View Apartment you will be asked to pay a very reasonable Maintenance fee of 3,000 THB per month. This minimal monthly fee helps us to ensure that the exteriors of the apartment buildings, swimming pool, common areas, roads, parking, gardens and onsite facilities are well kept and maintained to a very high standard.

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2 Bedroom Fully Furnished Seaview Apartments With Stunning Views at 5.9m THB • • • •

2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 131 sqm Seaview Terrace & Swimming Pool Fully Furnished Fantastic Location

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Pool Bar / Restaurant Gymnasium Full Rental Management Construction Underway

Call: Mark +66 98 742 6760 or Japhy +66 65 586 6580 info@Chariyaresidence.com www.chariyaresidence.com

Flawless Standards in Comfort and Luxury

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hariya Residence is located in the foothills of Bang Por on the North Coast of Koh Samui, Thailand, and enjoys one of the most breathtaking Sea Views available on the island.

With captivating uninterrupted views to the Islands of Koh Phangan, Koh Tao and the famous Angthong National Marine Park.

Chariya Residence is a unique state of the art ultra hip and modern mix of Luxurious two bedroom, two bathroom 131sqm apartments all with expansive open plan living and dining areas, hostess fully equipped Western style kitchens with all the mod cons.

All kitchens, living and dining areas look onto and open up on to your own large private absolute Sea View terrace which makes them ideal for indoor/outdoor entertaining, barbecuing or simply relaxing and sipping your favourite cocktail and taking in the magnificent view and vista.

A large communal swimming pool, expansive communal pool terrace and fitness centre will also be part and parcel of this very special and highly sought after residential development.

A small tranquil pool side restaurant/Tapas bar will play cool chill out tunes and will also offer owners and guests alike the chance to soak up the sun on one of our sunbeds or enjoy the sunset.

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Chariya Residence Location

500m from Bang Por Beach 500m from Restaurants 15 mins from Airport 10 Mins from Ferries

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Actual Views From Chariya Residence

Stunning Ocean Views from every Apartment Unit overlooking the islands of Koh Phangan, Koh Tao and the protected Angthong National Marine Park

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Important Changes to the Work Permit Law Employers and Employees Take Note.

Both Employers and Employees should take note of the new work permit regulations and notification requirements which came into effect on 28th March 2018 and affect all employers of foreigners and foreign employees in the Kingdom; including those who are working in Koh Samui and Koh Phangnan. We examine the changes to the work permit law and examine the implications to both employers and employees.

Administrative Changes Under the old laws, an application for a work permit was required to be made in person, in Thailand, at the Department of Labor. According to the new laws, it is now possible to submit an application for a work permit electronically either within Thailand or from overseas. In addition, the issuance of a work permit will not exceed 15 working days.

The New Regulations The latest amendment to the Emergency Decree on Managing the Work of Aliens 2017 enacts a number of key amendments to the work permit law: Foreigners who enter Thailand occasionally for the purposes or organizing or attending meetings; give opinions, give lectures or provide talks, participate in training sessions, tour, seminar, art or cultural exhibitions, sports competition, or other purposes prescribed by the cabinet; are no longer required to obtain a work permit. These changes are in-line with other developed countries which do not require any special permissions to attend such events. Secondly, foreigners who enter the Kingdom to engage in business or investment; or who have skills which will help improve the country, subject to certain specifications, will also be exempt for the need to obtain a work permit. Thirdly, representatives of a foreign entity which is granted a foreign business license pursuant to Thailand’s Foreign Business Act shall also be exempt from obtaining a work permit.

Definition of “Work” The legal definition of “work” has been narrowed to “performing any profession, whether or not there is an employer, excluding business operations of a foreign business license’s holder under the Foreign Business Act”. The previous definition of work was “exerting one’s physical energy or employing one’s knowledge to perform a profession or perform work, whether or not for wages or other benefits”.

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New Reporting Requirements of Employers and Employees An employer is now legally required to notify a work permit official of a foreign person’s name, nationality and the nature of the work undertaken by the employee; within 15 days from the employment date. At the end of the employment period, the employer is legally required to notify a work permit official of the cessation date of employment. A failure to comply with the reporting requirement may subject the employer to a fine of up to 20,000 Baht.

Employers who have already engaged foreigners on 28th March 2018 are subject to the same reporting requirements on or before 26th May 2018. Any existing employers who have not been aware of the changes until reading this article should comply with the reporting requirement as soon as possible.

In addition to the new reporting requirement by the employer, a foreign employee is required to notify a work permit official of their employer, work places and nature of their work within 15 days from the employment date; and on every occasion that the foreign employee changes their employment. A failure to comply is subject to a fine of up to 20,000 Baht.

Penalties Finally, penalties for working without a work permit have been weighted more against the employer than the employee. Under the former regime, a foreign employee working without a work permit (or outside of the scope of their work permit) was subject to a penalty of up to 5 years in prison and/or a fine of up to 100,000 Baht. Under the current penalties, the maximum penalty is only a fine only of between 5,000 Baht and 50,000 Baht. Conversely, an employer who under the old regime was subject only to a fine of up to 400,000 Baht for employing a foreigner without a work permit, is now liable for a custodial sentence of up to 1 year for repeat offences and may be prohibited from employing foreigners for 3 years.

Both employers and employees should be aware of these new regulations and ensure that their business is in full compliance with the new laws and regulations and further ensure that internal procedures and processes are altered to accommodate these changes.

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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有关工作许可证法律的重要变更 - 雇主和雇员须知 所有雇主和雇员都应该知道在2018年3月28日生效的工作许可证新法则和汇报规定，因其影响到 泰国境内所有外国雇主和外国雇员; 包括在苏梅岛和帕干岛工作的外国人。在此我们审视新工作 许可法的变化，并评估对雇主和雇员的影响。 新规定 对于 “2017年管理外国人工作紧急条例” 的最新修正案，针对工作许可法进行了若干重要修订： 凡偶尔进入泰国组织活动或参加会议的外国人; 提供意见、演讲或会谈，参加培训课程、旅游、 研讨会、艺术或文化展览，体育比赛或其它经内阁许可的活动; 将不再需要申请工作许可证。这 些修订与其它发达国家一致，不再需要任何特殊许可即可参加此类活动。第二，进入泰国从事商 业或投资的外国人; 或具备有助于改善国家的技能，在符合某些规范的情况下，可以免除申请工 作许可证。第三，根据泰国“外国商业法”而获得外国营业执照的外国企业代表亦得以豁免工作 许可证。 行政变更 根据旧法，申请工作许可证必须由本人亲自在泰国劳工部提交申请。而现在依据新法，则可以在 泰国境内或海外以电子方式提交工作许可证的申请。此外，工作许可证的发放将不会超过15个工 作日。 ”工作“的定义 “工作”的法律定义已缩小为“无论是否有雇主而行使任何职业。但不包括根据『外国商业法』 取得合法营业执照的业务活动”。以前”工作“的定义是“发挥个人的体能或利用个人知识来执 行专业或从事工作，无论是否有工资或其它利益”。 雇主和雇员的最新汇报规定 现在，法律要求雇主在雇用外国雇员当日后的15天内，向工作许可处官员通报该员的姓名，国籍 和雇员所从事的工作性质。并在雇用期结束时，亦应依法向工作许可处官员通报该员终止工作的 日期。 如果不遵守汇报规定，雇主可能会被处以最高20,000泰铢的罚款。 若在2018年3月28日以前已聘用外国人的雇主应在2018年5月26日之前依汇报规定提报。而任何在 阅读本文之前未知新变更的现有雇主则应尽快遵守汇报规定。 新汇报规定除了对雇主外，外籍雇员亦须在被雇用日期后的15天内向工作许可处官员通报其雇 主、工作地点和工作性质; 此后每次外籍雇员改变其工作时均应遵循此法。不遵守规定的，最高 可处以20,000泰铢的罚款。 惩处 最后，对于没有工作许可证而工作的惩处，雇主的程度将高于雇员。根据前政权规定，在没有工 作许可证（或在工作许可证规定范围之外）而工作的外国雇员可被处以最高5年的监禁和/或最高 100,000泰铢的罚款。而目前的新规定，最高罚款仅为5,000泰铢至50,000泰铢之间。相反的，根据 旧制度的雇主，如果雇用没有工作许可证的外国人，只会被处以最高400,000泰铢的罚款，现在则 可以对累犯处以长达1年的监禁，并可能被禁止雇用外国人长达3年。 雇主和雇员都应了解这些新规定，以确保其业务完全符合新的法律规范，并应进一步确保内部程 序和流程修正以适应新的变化。 本文由LIMCHAROEN LEGAl（SAMUI）律师TANUN RUNGWIWAttANAKOOl撰写， 请致电0935759675联系我们的苏梅岛办事处或发送电子邮件至SAMUI@LIMCHAROEN.COM 中文翻译：方良玉 JADE FANG 电话：0818938366 邮箱：jADE.YU5566@GMAIl.COM

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Thai Spouse Property Owned, Finance The coastline of Koh Samui & various Thai islands are known for their luxury beach front hotels and pristine beaches though, in amongst these paradise locations are scattered, homes of paradise for some luxury residences and pool villa’s. It is these pool villa’s which are often of high end value and of attraction to new buyers who wish to live by the beach and with open air space in abundance.

Ownership of a Villa for Thai nationals is easy, simply go to the local land office and register in their personal name on the back of the title deed. Ownership for Foreigners tends to be a grey area and comes up with mixed options available. It is common around the kingdom, for Villa’s to be bought by foreigners under either Thai company ownership OR having a 30 year leasehold structure in place. One other option which is often overlooked is having the property owned in a Thai spouse name.

Let’s assume for example we have a couple married together for a number of years and not only this, have their own children to further cement their relationship together. If, one of the married couple is Thai, it can often be made easier to raise Mortgage Finance on a property purchase or refinance, when is to be registered in just a Thai name only and having a Foreigner as the guarantor to the loan and with no ownership.

Ownership can be looked at more closely when compared to the alternative Thai company structure where the Foreigner intends to “own” the property. Foreigners are in most cases not able to own land here in Thailand therefore, by having a Thai company own the land, the ownership is considered as Thai therefore the land office in theory has no question to transfer the title deed. On the other hand, when looking at the company structure, 3 shareholders are usually required minimum and with at-least 2 being Thai. Local nationals are by law not able to act as a nominee on a Thai company which has been intended for a Foreigner to own the land, particularly when the voting rights within a Thai company may, be leaning toward the Foreigner side.

Now the big question, how can one individual decide on whether a Thai person has acted as a nominee on a Thai company… and also, whether the Thai company has been used as a way to circumvent the law… These kind of decisions are often made at the land office when the day comes to transfer ownership and certainly over the years, I have seen several instances where complications have occurred and on rare occasions, seen a transfer halted altogether. The most part usually after a Mortgage application which took time to prepare all paperwork, conduct valuations/inspections, approvals, contracts signed only to finally be told, sorry, no can do. Of course, there are instances where things go through clean sailing and everything goes to plan, though few could say with 100% confidence no possible hiccups could happen, particularly here in Thailand.

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One way to help a land officer alleviate the concern for a Thai company is to have ALL Thai shareholders sign not only on behalf of the Thai company, but also as a co-borrower / guarantor to the loan so ALL are equally responsible to repay any Mortgage finance raised, against the property. Very few would sign a personal guarantor which means they have a debt obligation and no real ownership IF they are intending to only be a nominee.

When it comes to obtaining Mortgage Finance on a Thai spouse owned property with a Foreigner as the guarantor, this however is by far the easiest method. Quite simply, the local Thai will have full ownership of the property at the land office without any questions and the Foreigner is simply helping or being the main repayment vehicle for the debt rose on the said property. Typical documents one may require aside from the property paperwork would be: • • • • • • •

Application Form Thai ID & House Registration Passport & Last few VISA Stamps Marriage Certificate Credit Bureau Report 6-12 Month Bank Statements Proof of Income (preferably at-least 3 times the total debt monthly payments)

What the lender might be looking for in order to approve a loan is that the applicants have no poor criminal records, no outstanding bad debts and have an ability to repay, each monthly instalment for the foreseeable future. A poor credit history doesn’t necessarily mean a rejection IF evidence can be found within paperwork, that debts were repaid in full. Evidence of income for the next 10 – 20 years is difficult to approve however, historical evidence of good career progressions or good long term income, helps to make things easier for a lender to approve. It is not uncommon for loan sizes of THB 50M + to have a resume submitted with the application so the lender can see and check career history. A good strong online digital presence might also help since when it comes to default, will make easier to locate for repayment. The main rejection point for Villa loans are often, the Villa itself rather than the client or their ability to repay.

If the Villa is not so luxury and perhaps on the minimal loan size, so perhaps under THB 5,000,000, the lenders perceived effort to go through a process in order finance, might be too minimal for their business requirements. Properties of THB 10,000,000 upward tend to be more of interest and easier to approve than those of say THB 2,000,000 which might get a rejection regardless of how much evidence the client can show to repay the loan.

If the villa is within a village, has a clear right of access to public road (on paper), has great location, which could be by the beach, connected to a main road or in a desirable area and is well maintained, there is likely, a strong chance of some form of loan approval. Lenders may often lend maximum 60% Finance against their preferred valuation and with that in mind are more collateral focused than client focused. If they “want” the property on the books, there is a good chance paperwork can be produced to fit the requirements.

Typically at MBK Guarantee Co., Ltd. Our Villa Mortgage Finance interest rates tend to be from 12% per annum. Both Fire and Life Insurance are typically set up as cover for the term of the loan and is available up to a 20 year term (by choosing a flexible 50% Balloon option with 10 years plus a balloon renewal of 10 years on a good repayment history). From start to finish usually within 4-6 weeks on Villa loans. Both a valuation company and the lenders inspection team will be required to make a visit to the property in order to gather enough material to produce and present a presentation to our board for approval. ​​For further information on how to "Finance Property & Condos in Thailand", or a link to the Thailand Condo Finance Map, 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.

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贷款融资之泰籍配偶房产所有权 沙美岛以及泰国其他各种岛屿都因他们原始的沙滩和 奢华的海边酒店 闻名。 这些天堂般的地 坐落在各处,聚集了多种 端住宅及泳 池别墅。正是这些泳 池别墅常常拥有很 的价值,并且吸引着那些憧憬住在 海边并能享受充 开放 空间的买家们。 对于泰国 来说拥有 个别墅是很简单的,仅需要到当地 的 地厅将别墅所有 权注册到个 名下即可。对于外国 来说别墅所有权可以说是 个灰 地带, 并且也有着不同 的 式。我们常常见到的是,外国 若想在泰国购买别墅, 要 么购置在注册的泰国公司名下,要么是获得 30 年的 租赁权。 另 种常常被 忽视的 式是以泰国配偶的名字 持有这种房产。 让我们假设 对已婚多年且已有孩 的夫妇, 如果他们中 的 是泰国籍,那 么相比于那些仅仅是注册在泰国 名下 外国 作为担保者的情况, 论是在 房产贷款融资还是再 融资他们都更容易。 这种所有权 式可以与另外 种 式对比,那就是外国 通 过泰国公司的名义 来“拥有”房产。在 部分情况下, 外国 在泰国是不可以持有 地的,然 通 过泰国公司的 式持有仍被认为是泰国所有权,也因此理论上来讲 地 厅在注 册地契时不应该有什么问题。从另 面来说,在 看公司结构的时候,通常要 求 少三个股东且 少两名为 泰国 。法律上来讲当地 是不能以泰国公司的 名义股 东来帮助外国 拥有地产,特别是当公司内主要的投票 权都倾向于外国 的情况下。那么现在最 的问题是,将 如何判断 个泰国 是否作为了泰国 公司的名义股东... 又或者该泰国公司仅是被用来规避法律...诸如此类的 决策通 常也只有到当天在 地厅进 过户时才能知道。 当然在过去的多年里,我也见 过情况变得 分复杂的时 候,偶尔也会出现终 过户的情况。最令 沮丧的是 贷款 申请开始后通常要准备各种 件,评估,批准,签合同这些 流程,然后最 终只是被告知“对不起,这不可 ”,不过 也少有 可以 100%的确信这期间不会 出现任何意外, 特别是在泰国。 有 种 式可以帮助 地厅的 作 员打消这种疑虑,那就是 让所有的泰籍股 东不仅仅是代表公司签署合同, 是以共同贷款 或者担 保 的名义签署,这 意味着所有股东都在该房产的贷款中有同等偿还义 务。如果他们仅仅是名义股 东,少数情况下才会有 愿意签署个 担保,这意味着他们 将有债务承担却并 不是真正拥有所有权。 通过泰籍配偶持有地产 外国 作为担保 的 式来获取贷 款融资,目前来看 是最简单的 法。简单来说,当地泰国 全权拥有房产产 权,外国 仅仅是作 为辅助或是主要的还款渠道。要求提供的基本申请 材料见以下:

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• 贷款申请表 • 泰国身份证和户 本 • 外国 护照及上 次 境泰国盖章页 • 结婚证明 • 征信报告 • 6-12 个月的银 对账单 • 收 证明(收 少是每月总还款额的 3 倍) 从贷 角度来讲,是否可以批准 项贷款主要看申请 的这 点: 犯罪记录, 没有坏账以及有没有能 偿还未来每月 的还款额。如果有材料证明负债已经全 部还清,这种 情况下 个不太好的历史信用记录不 定代表着拒绝批 款。证明 未来 10 到 20 年的收 状况是很难做到的,因 此良好的历史信用记录,优质的 职业或者客观的长期 收 都将促使贷 公司更容易地批准贷款。在申请 5 千 万 泰铢这样的贷款额时连同简历 起提交以证明自 的 职业历史,这样的情况也 不是不常见。此外若有明确 的 上信息可供查询也很有帮助,这让贷 在面对 未偿 还贷款的情况下可以更简单的在 上找到借款 相关信 息。通常别墅类贷 款被拒的主要原因常常是别墅本 身, 并非是客户或其偿还能 。 如果 个别墅的并不是很 端, 是偏向最低贷款额,比如价 值为 5 百万泰铢, 那么贷 公司会认为对于他们来说,耗 费时间精 完成 整套的申请流程并不 是很值得。价值 为 千万以上的房产显得更有吸引 些,相较那些 2 百万 的 贷款, 论客户提供了怎样充 的资产证明和偿还能 , 价值的房产总是更 加容易 些。 如果别墅是在村落里面,直接通向 路,地理位置优越, 比如在海滩附近,并 且与主要街道连接,别墅状况维 持良好,那么便有很 的可能性贷款会获批。 贷款公司 通常最 可贷到评估价的 60%,值得注意的是这更取决 于别墅本身 不是申请的客户。若贷款公司”想要“ 该房产,那么所提供的材料就有很 可能 性可达到他 们的要求。 通常在 MBK Guarantee 公司,我们的别墅贷款融资 年利率为 12%。房屋 灾险 和 身意外险也会涵盖总 的贷款年限,最 可到 20 年(可选择 50%的 球式还 款 式,10 年贷款年限到期时,历史还款记录良好的情况 下,可选择将剩余贷 款额进 再融资 10 年)。别墅贷 款 整个流程从开始到结束 概需要 4-6 周。第 三 评 估公司和贷款公司的验房 作 员都需要亲自去审核房 产,采集 够的 信息,以便日后用于向董事会阐述并帮 助获批贷款。 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 释放的公寓地图“链 接,请发送邮件 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 咨询请联系 Rose,发送邮件 jie@mbkg.co.th, 或 者致电 66(0)956482913, 或者 通过微信 rose215620.

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

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Sea Renity Sea Renity is a luxury 6 bedroom villa complete with kid’s bunk room located on Laem Sor Beach with 24 metres of beachfront and backed by luscious hillsides. There are stunning views over to Koh Tan and the most romantic sunsets making the perfect end to the perfect day in paradise.

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Stunning Sea Views 5 Bedrooms En Suite Bathrooms GIO Western Kitchen Infinity Pool Chanote Land Title

USD 1.3M

Mobile: +66(0)84 842 7506 adam@luxuryvillasamui.com www.luxuryvillasamui.com – Koh Samui www.luxuryvillaphuket.net - Phuket

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Green

air-conditioning As we all know, in the hot Thai climate the biggest drain on our electricity bill is not our lights or appliances, but our air-conditioners.

We have changed our refrigerator and tv's to energy-saving units, and we have changed our lightbulbs to LEDs, but unless our home was lit up like a Christmas tree year round, the savings are probably only about 20% or less than a 1,000 baht for a normal household.

When we go to Home Pro or our local air-conditioning supplier, they will tell us about the major savings a new inverter will give us, but in reality we're looking at 5 – 10 % savings tops. And unless our airconditioners are from the past decade, that kind of savings won't really make any fiscal sense.

There are two other kinds of air-conditioners, however, that can provide more significant savings, and they will give you a much greener conscience to boot. To the best of this writers knowledge, these particular types of air-conditioners haven't been offered in Thailand. Lately, Anubis Consult have begun importing these types of air-conditioners, installing them at retreats, hotels and businesses who are looking to lower their electricity cost and providing their clients with a greener footprint. And now, these air-conditioners are being offered to the home market too.

Two types – two kinds of home The new kind of air-conditioners use two fundamentally different, but wellknown, principles: Water-based solar heating, and solar powering for regular air-conditioners.

Depending on whether you are building a new home or refitting an existing home will be a deciding factor in which kind of system you should go for: The complete system The solar powered air-conditioning system requires an array of solar panels to run the air-conditioners. Depending on your home and how green you want to live, you can opt for a solar-assisted system, where you have a few panels (say, six 125W panels) which will help power one or two air-conditioners during the daytime. As much of the cost for the system derives from the control unit, the inverters (from 12, 24 or 48V) to 240V, wiring etc., the aforementioned setup with only 750W of power is hardly cost-efficient. Therefore, this option is much more cost-effective in a new construction where you can install panels all over the east-, south-, and west-facing roof, where you can generate several kWatts of power (a simple rule=of-thumb is roughly 100w per square meter of roof), store the power in large battery banks, and draw power from these batteries during the night to power your bedroom air-conditioners.

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As such an installation can quickly cost you up to a hefty 1 million baht excluding installation cost, this is clearly a long-term investment, but with a sufficient installation you can easily power several air=conditioners and all of your lights and appliances too.

The step-by-step system A more gradual approach may be more to your liking, especially if you are changing those old air-conditioners.

Instead of spending, say, 25,000 baht on a new air-conditioner from Home-Pro, which can only save you about 5 - 10 % of the electricity, you can get a solar-heated air-conditioner for 75 – 100,000 baht. Given that an air-conditioner for the bedroom can easily cost you up to 2,000 baht per month, the investment of 75,000 baht on a solar-heated air-conditioner can easily pay back the cost of 75,000 baht, considering that it will save you about 30 – 40 % of the electricity. After less than ten years, the price-premium has been covered, and you can sleep easily knowing that you are polluting much less than you would have otherwise done.

The air-conditioner has a water tank attached to it, and as the dun heats up the water, the air-conditioner becomes more efficient. By the end of the day, the water will almost be boiling, and through compression and heat-exchange, the air-conditioner increase its efficiency. The air-conditioner still uses electricity, albeit 30 – 40 % less.

Future-proof As the air-conditioner is "plug-and-play", it requires only a normal air-conditioning installer to get it up and running, and you can immediately reap the benefit of the savings.

And if you should so desire, you can still at a later date install solar panels, batteries etc. and have the waterheated air-conditioner run entirely off-grid, making it 100 % energy efficient.

Start by changing your bedroom and living room air-conditioners and make your savings where they make most sense first. For more information on how to save money and sleep green, contact Anubis Consult at www.anubisconsult.com, and they can suggest how to optimize your home and make it more green and save you a lot of money to boot! www.anubisconsult.com ask@anubisconsult.com

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Chocolate Afternoon Tea at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui Go on a decadent, delicious journey with Valrhona, the world’s premium chocolate, at the Chocolate Afternoon Tea at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui. Executive Pastry Chef Dustin Baxter creates confectionary magic by combining Valrhona with the fresh flavours of Thai fruits, grown on Samui itself.

“Valrhona is the top choice for pastry chefs around the world – and for good reason,” explains Chef Dustin. “This French chocolate is made with traditional techniques to preserve the original quality, lending it a distinct aroma, texture and richness.”

The Chocolate Afternoon Tea features four incredible varieties of Valrhona, each with a different tropical fruit: Jivara: This milky chocolate pairs beautifully with local bananas. “Thailand has more than 100 types of bananas, so the tricky part was finding the perfect match,” says Chef Dustin with a smile. Sample the well-balanced combination with Jivara milk chocolate banana crémeux.

Dulcey. Mango and hazelnuts come together with this caramelised white chocolate for a fabulous passion cake. Mangoes are beloved in Samui; in fact, the Resort is home to a number of mango trees.

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70% Dark. This moody variety of Valrhona is the starring ingredient in the dark chocolate, Thai basil and pomelo bar. The bitter flavour of the chocolate is offset by the refreshing citrus notes of pomelo, with Thai basil adding a touch of surprise.

Opalys. To bring out the best of this white chocolate, Chef Dustin infuses pineapples with aged barrel rum to create the Opalys Rum Vault infused pineapple profiterole. “We use Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva rum, one of the most-awarded rums in the world,” he says.

Along with these sweet Valrhona delights, guests can enjoy fresh scones with clotted cream and pineapplelime jam. A selection of savoury bites also awaits, including mushroom quiche with black truffle, beef pastrami and arugula pesto spread, house-made salmon gravlax, and shrimp cocktail.

Chocolate Afternoon Tea is available daily at KOH Thai Kitchen & Bar from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. Priced at THB 1,250++ per person.

Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui 219 Moo 5, Angthong, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84140, Thailand Tel : 66 (0)77 243 000 www.fourseasons.com/kohsamui

OZO Chaweng Samui’s 5-Year Anniversary ‘It's OZO Chaweng Samui's birthday. Here's to another successful year!’

Koh Samui, Thailand, 7th March, 2019 – OZO Chaweng Samui commemorated its fifth successful year of operation with a ceremony led by Pierre-Andre Pelletier, Regional Vice-President, Operations – Southern Thailand, Vietnam and the Maldives (centre) and Thomas Hain, Resident Manager (the second from the right) Moreover, at Stacked Burger Samui, local residents and hotel guests were invited to celebrate another successful year and enjoy a BBQ burger buffet at the Burger Bar station as well as an array of American and international comfort food with a twist.

About OZO Smart. Simple. Savvy.

Practical, yet stylish, accommodations that exceed mid-market expectations. The central, modern lobby area is where the multi-tasking staff members deliver great service efficiently. The select service brand, OZO, offers value and comfort to travellers looking for insider experiences combined with good connectivity and a great night’s sleep. Created around the modest core concept of fewer frills and more control, OZO offers guests on-the-go quality services that count and amenities that they actually want, enabling them to maximise their time on the road.

For reservations: T: +66 (0) 7730 0306-9 E: reservations.chaweng@ozohotels.com W: https://www.ozohotels.com

Prego Italian Restaurant, Koh Samui and The Colchagua Valley represented Wine & Tapas Dinner Koh Samui, Surat Thani. 9 March, 2019 – Prego Italian Restaurant and The Colchagua Valley, led by Chef Marco Boscaini, Executive Chef at Amari Koh Samui and Prego Italian Restaurant (right), and Mr. Guillaume Leclercq, Asia and Middle East Commercial Director at MontGras (left) launched a wine tasting event with Italian tapas at the Prego Italian Restaurant.

Guests enjoyed the finest Chilean wines from the Colchagua Valley and the sub-region of Rapel, which are some of Chile’s best known wine regions. The vineyards are naturally protected by the Andes Mountain Range to the east and the Coastal Mountain Range to the west. Featured are Italian tapas that served as a buffet to showcase an array of savoury Italian dishes to complement each unique taste.

About Prego Italian Restaurant Prego is the island’s favourite Italian restaurant specialising in casual yet refined Italian favourites from wood-fired pizzas to homemade pastas. Prego is perfect for all occasions, from a romantic date night to intimate family dinner or group celebration. The menu has something for everyone, including homemade vegan cheese and gluten-free options, making sure nobody gets left out of a sensational fine dining experience. Open from 12:00 to 24:00 daily.

For reservations: T: +66 (0) 7730 0317 E: prego.kohsamui@amari.com W: www.prego-samui.com

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Easy Tip

to Unblocked a Toilet Got a clogged toilet? THIS is how you easily unclog it using only some of cling film!

Nobody likes having a blocked toilet. It causes a lot of annoyance and it costs time and effort to fix. Plus, it’s just gross. Some things you don’t want to see come back up again! So, we prefer to fix it as soon as possible, but what if you don’t have a plunger handy? What can you do then?

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Cling film is the solution!

Who knew unclogging a toilet could be this easy!

Blocked toilet There’s a very simple trick to easily fix a clogged toilet. All you need is a couple of pieces of cling film. It might sound strange to use cling film of all things to unclog a toilet, but this really works! Cover the toilet bowl in two or three layers of cling film, making sure that no air whatsoever can get in. When you’re sure the entire bowl is covered and the cling film is in the right place, it’s time to flush the toilet. The cling film will start to bulge. Carefully push it down in the middle using both hands. This extra pressure will then his causes will help the toilet to unblock itself. Take off the cling film after you’re done. The toilet will be free and ready for use once more!

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Koh Koon

The spectacular 7-bedroomed Koh Koon and two kids’ rooms sleeping 8 sprawls over seven Rai (12,000 SQM) of hillside overlooking Chaweng Bay, and could easily be mistaken for a Mediterranean countryside retreat. Here, East meets the Med with an eclectic mix of Asian and European styles, which blend perfectly to create a harmonious holiday villa, ideal for social gatherings, as well as relaxation.

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LIVING IN KOH SAMUI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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LIVING IN KOH PHANGAN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(See diagram on opposite page)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Information courtesy of Manit Tajew (Senior Lawyer Miklaw Associates)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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Argus Asia Villa . ............................... 081 978 3712

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

KALARA INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES..... 077 246 100

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

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

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

Seanado Property & Management.. 062 686 2888

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

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

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Villa Maya............................................... 077 417 113

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

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

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

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

HOME & DECOR CERA......................................................................084 648 5333 Cocoon Home Decoration & Design.........080 345 3015 Happy + Co..........................................................091 159 9673 I.P.M. SAMUI..........................................................081 894 4093 Loft by oriental living...................................077 247 675 ONE STOP SOLUTIONS.......................................081 893 4935 NUTTARAT DECORATE .........................................077 920 266 ORchId house Design & interiors ............091 159 9673 ORIENTAL LIVING...................................................077 247 675 Pure Samui.........................................................092 652 4248 rudi windows & doors..................................081 893 4936 SLEEP NAKED............................................. www.sleepnaked.hk SURAT BAANSAUY...............................................081 691 1719 SUNFLEX ASIA...................................................... 077 414 412

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

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

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

PHOTOGRAPHER ANNE SOPHIE SAMUIPICS..................................080 102 9791 CHRONOS DYNAMICS.........................................081 894 4513 CLAUDIO / FANTASYATWORK.COM ...................087 270 4972 cut productions.............................................080 102 9791 HELICAM AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY.....................089 874 7464 ORIENTAL LIVING...................................................077 247 675 Professional Photographer ...................099 307 1740 Samui Aerial Mapping.....................................090 158 3501 SKY PIXELS...........................................................080 102 9791

ENGINEERING SERVICES EASTERN TECHNICAL ENGINEERING

077 295 316

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

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

SECURITY SYSTEMS

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

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

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

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

SAMUI squeaky clean windows..................087 013 7650 SEARA SPORTS......................................................076 355 040 SUNFLEX ASIA........................................................077 414 412 Termite Tech..................................................... 095 428 1121 THE STONE DOCTOR..........................................087 282 4930 The Clean Team................................................064 415 9439

FINANCE SERVICE

OTHER

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

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

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

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

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

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

Asia Luxury Properties

亚洲豪华物业

As the premiere luxury homes property agent, Asia Luxury Properties is known for providing access to fine international estates and property listings. Recognized worldwide by industry leaders and media alike, the Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate brand continues to set the standard. 作为首屈一指的豪华物业房地产代理商，Asia Luxury Properties亚洲豪华物业以提供优质的国际房 地产与物业清单而闻名。并在全世界范围内获得业界领袖与媒体一致认可的好评，我们的高端房地 产品牌Who's Who将继续引领风骚。

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we'll show you what to do Arrange your Photographs Create your compelling Advert Copy Erect your For-Sale Board Upload your Property Provide you with Qualified Buyers Give you access to our face to face support team

Asia Luxury Properties connects buyers and sellers of the world's most prestigious properties.

We are a privately-owned real estate company with over 42 years’ experience on Koh Samui in the luxury prime residential market. From luxury beach properties to extravagant villas in the stunning mountains our portfolio of international real estate is diverse and exclusive. Browse our incredible collection of luxury property for sale in Thailand. We have the keys to your next investment.

- 我们会指导您步骤与做法 - 编排您的图片 - 创建令人瞩目的广告文案 - 建立您的楼盘销售委员会 - 上传您的物业 - 为您提供合格的买家 - 提供您存取我们支持团队面对面的通路

PROVEN SUCCESS 42 years of combined real estate experience on Koh Samui.

COMMUNICATION

We give you regular verbal and email progress reports to update you with any changes in the marketplace, new competition and continually analyse prices.

ACTIVE PROSPECTING

Every day we call our extensive database of contacts – builders, clients, investors and surrounding land owners to actively search for a buyer for your property.

MAXIMUM EXPOSURE TO THE RIGHT BUYER We list your property on our site and provide worldwide exposure.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE

Selling land is a completely different ball game to selling a luxury villa. As specialists in commercial and land sales, we know all the major players in the business and have extensive experience in selling land and property in various stages of development. 成功证明 在苏梅岛我们有42年综合房地产的经验。 沟通交流 我们定期向您提供口头与电子邮件进度报告，以便随时掌握市 场变化、新的竞争对手并不间断地为您分析市场价格。

Asia Luxury Properties亚洲豪华物业连接世界上最负 盛名物业的买家与卖家

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我们是一家私人的房地产公司，在苏梅岛的豪华高端 住宅市场拥有超过42年的经验。从豪华的海滩物业到 迷人山区的奢华别墅，我们国际房地产市场的组合多 样而独特。请浏览我们网上在泰国出售的令人难以置 信的豪华物业。我们握有您下次投资的金钥匙。

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我们每天打电话给我们巨量的联系人数据库 - 建筑商、客户、 投资者以及周边的土地所有者，积极地为您的物业寻找买家。 在我们的网站上列出您的物业并提供全球曝光率。 知识与专业 售卖土地与出售豪华别墅是一种完全不同的概念。作为商业和 土地销售专家，我们了解业务的所有主要参与者，并在销售土 地和房地产的各个发展阶段拥有丰富的经验。

Asia Luxury Properties 亚洲豪华物业 Tel: +66 (0) 922 761 889 | sales@asialuxuryproperties.com | www.asialuxuryproperties.com

Experts on Koh Samui IVL Property deals with high quality villas on the island of Koh Samui. Our team of local and international professionals have deep understanding of the property market, the best of from your holiday and your investment.

development - sales - rentals - concierge - management IVL Property is committed to smart and environmentally friendly natural beauty of Koh Samui.

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