Samui Phangan Real Estate August-September 2018

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Property Experts on Samui IVL Property specialises in the rental, sales and management of high quality villas across the island of Koh Samui. Our team of local and international specialists have hand-on knowledge and experience of the local property market, what the island has to offer and how to get the most from your holiday or investment.

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EDITOR'S LETTER Good morning to another beautiful day on our stunning tropical islands and our latest edition of Samui’s Bible of Real Estate, The Samui Phangan Real Estate Magazine. The nickname, Samui’s Bible of Real Estate comes from over 13 years of promoting faithfully Real Estate and living on our stunning islands. Two and a half decades ago I was bitten by the Samui Bug, having spent a short two-week holiday on the island after visiting Phuket. Phuket had been lovely and just a fantastic holiday but it wasn’t until arriving by the old ferry into Nathon after a scary minibus ride over, that I realised “this was the place I had to be”. Samui changed my life completely, after returning home, I basically sold everything and moved over to a tiny beachside bungalow in Chaweng Noi. Yes, Samui was different then too, more the tranquil quiet tropical island, more for backpackers and adventure tourists. 25 years have evolved Samui into a world acclaimed island paradise where the beauty of the island still encourages 1000’s of tourists to visit each day but now offers all the amenities and lifestyle options on par with the western world. This was exactly my justification last week when I was explaining why I love Samui so much. You live in an amazing tropical paradise, nobody can doubt that and you have the choice of the local delicious Thai food and incredible products but also the availability of International Hospitals, Hotels, Restaurants and Brand Name Stores. You will be hard pushed to find anything else on this par in the world. Add the wonderful sunshine and the amazing Thai hospitality and you have a recipe for a great life. That bug that bit me turned my life upside down from living and working in Europe. Do I have any regrets? yes, I wish I could do it all over again. Because once Samui gets into your blood it’s going to be the only place that you will want to be.

Thanks to everyone that has taken the time to write to us and I hope I’ve replied personally to you all, please remember myself and our team here have all been here many years. We know the inside and outs of the whole island, if there is something you can’t find or you have a certain question you’re not getting an answer too, throw it our way. Maybe we can help.

Have a wonderful tropical day and we look forward to hear from you.

Living & Loving Koh Samui John Granville

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编者 各位读者早安，又一个美丽热带岛屿美好的一天以及我们最新版苏梅岛房地产“圣经” —“苏梅 帕干房地产”杂志出台的日子。这个苏梅岛房地产“圣经”的昵称来自于我们13年来忠实地推广房 地产以及我们自身生活在这些迷人岛屿上的体验。二十五年前，在去过普吉岛后来到苏梅岛度 过了短短的两周假期，我就被“岛虫”咬啦！普吉岛很棒，但就是一个美妙的假期。直到一段胆 颤心惊的小巴之旅再搭乘老式渡轮抵达苏梅的纳通码头后，我才意识到“这就是我要的地方”。 苏梅岛完全地改变了我的生活，回家后，基本上我卖掉了所有东西，搬到了小查汶的一个滨海 小木屋里。是的，当时的苏梅岛非常地不同，更多的宁静安谧，更多的背包客和喜爱冒险的游 客。 然而25年来，苏梅岛已发展成为享誉国际的天堂岛屿，岛上的美景仍然吸引着每天上千 名的游客，不同的是现在已提供与西方同等级的设施与生活方式，而这正是上周我与朋友解释 为什么我这么喜欢苏梅岛的原因。没人能质疑你住在一个旖旎的热带天堂，您不仅有当地美食 和难以置信的产品可供选择，更有国际级的医院、酒店、餐馆和知名品牌的商店。您很难在世 界上找到相同的地方，再添加些旖旎的阳光和热情的泰式款待，您就拥有了美好生活的秘诀。 这只咬了我的“岛虫”让我从欧洲的生活和工作中发生了天翻地覆的变化。你问我有后悔吗？有 的，我希望能再重温一遍。因为一旦苏梅岛进入了您的血液，它将成为您唯一想要生活的地 方。 感谢所有花时间写信给我们的人，希望我也已亲自回复所有的人。请记住我和我们的团队已经 在这里生活了很多年，已将整个岛屿理解通透，如果您有任何问题或者得不到答案的问题，尽 管扔过来吧，或许我们可以帮得上忙。 愿您有个美好的“热”天，期待您的回函。

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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

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

Baan Lily

LUXURY 5 & 3 BEDROOM VILLAS FOR RENT We feel our beautiful villas offer great style and elegance at an excellent price. All of our villas have spacious open plan living areas, bespoke furniture and are set in landscaped tropical gardens with private pools. Conveniently situated between Bophut Fisherman’s Village & Chaweng.

Baan Batur For reservations please contact Helen +66 (0) 879228381 Fore more information please see our website www.luxuryvillasiam.com

Imagine the Villa of your dreams Dream Villa, located in the peace and tranquillity of Maenam Hills has an incredible master suite plus 5 beautiful air-conditioned guest bedrooms all with their own ensuite bathrooms and one private apartment. Tastefully decorated indoor/outdoor living areas with office, gym, sauna and games room plus spectacular views of the ocean and Koh Phangan beyond.

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Master Suite, this suite has two large private terraces that overlook the pool and the amazing views.

Five well-appointed guest bedrooms all with ensuite Private Apartment Significant games room that has a pool table and attractive antique wood artefacts Gym & Sauna Fitted western kitchen including a central island with spectacular ocean and swimming pool views.

Large infinity pool waist deep at one end and deep enough to dive into at the other, it also has a shallow seating area where you can relax with a cocktail and cool off in the hot tropical sun.

All-important amenities, shopping, entertainment and International hospitals only minutes away.

Luxurious Spacious Dream Living 39,000,000 THB

Rent villas apartments | buy land properties

real estate in samui english - francais - deutsch - thai

bang por

villa sea view 258 sqm

chaweng noi

12.5 MB 3 bedroom covered parking

chaweng noi

Land sea view

lipa noi

3.5 MB 800 sqm

Land

sea view

2.2 mb 1200 sqm

villa

3 bedroom

Bang Por

Angthong hill sea view

villa Amazing sea view 250 sqm

22 MB 4 bedroom Infinity pool

chaweng

2.7 MB 1250 sqm

bang rak

Oceanis villa 8.99 MB sea view 3 bedroom

Bang Por

10.5 MB 200 M2

villa

2 bedroom

5.9 MB 120 sqm

123/189 Moo 1, Bophut, Koh Samui | Tel: 098 720 3890 Fr & Uk 093 574 8735 De & Th hello@buypropertysamui.com | www.buypropertysamui.com

The Green Place Koh Samui

OFFER YOURSELF THE DREAM VILLA IN A LUXURY RESIDENCE Your sea view villa:

- Start from 7.5M THB - From 2 to 5 bedrooms in coconut grove (from 180 to 300 sqm) - Private infinity pool - European high standard construction - Chanote’s lands

The residence:

- Underground electricity networks - Optic fiber - Security 24/24H, CCTV - At 5 min from the beach - Near Santiburi golf in MAENAM

www.thegreenplacesamui.com brice@thegreenplacesamui.com info@thegreenplacesamui.com

+66 (0) 971 874 301 +66 (0) 987 203 890

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Architect's Talk Solar Energy In Thailand

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Island Home Outdoor Living

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Outdoor Living Tropical Landscaping

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realty in focus 36

Legal Buzz Understanding Leasehold Titles

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Developer In-View Living In Thailand

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Property Report Finance and Living In Thailand

50 Property Design Barn Door Kitchen 54 Hot Property

The Green Place 60 Feature Ban Tai Estate Villas

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island life 66 Lifestyle

Mantra Samui 70

Green Living/พื้นที่สีเขียว

ลดเพือ่ เพิม่

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Green Scene Banyan Tree Samui

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Island Scoop News From The Island

78 Home Help

Tiles, Wall or Floor

life on the isles 80

Koh Samui Map

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Koh Samui Living

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Koh Phangan Map

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Koh Phangan Living

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Land Title Deeds

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Tips for Starting the Biz English

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Tips for Starting the Biz Chinese

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Tips for Starting the Biz German

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Tips for Starting the Biz Russian

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Tips for Starting the Biz French

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Villa Rentals

directory 106 Island Contacts

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

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FREEHOLD CONDO Type: Condo (S1392)

Bed/Bath: 1/1

GREAT LOCATION Type: Townhouse (S1400)

Bed/Bath: 2/2.5

Views: Garden/Pool Location: Choeng Mon

Views: Garden/Pool Location: Chaweng Noi

Price: 3,550,000 THB

Price: 5,700,000 THB

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FOREIGNER FREEHOLD Type: Townhouse (S1322)

Bed/Bath: 2/2.5

SEA VIEWS Type: Land (S1380)

Views: Garden/Pool Location: Choeng Mon

Views: Sea

Price: 5,850,000 THB

Price: 6,000,000 THB

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Size: 1,600 sqm Location: Lamai

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PLOT WITH PLANS Type: Land (S1305) Views: Sea Price: 8,000,000 THB

Size: 1,505 sqm Location: Bophut

NEW BUILD Type: Villa (S1428) Views: Sea

Bed/Bath: 3/3.5 Location: Bophut

Price: 13,900,000 THB

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

“YOUR INDEPENDENT ESTATE AGENT” Est. 2008

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NEAR THE BEACH Type: Villa (S368) Views: Sea

Bed/Bath: 3/2.5 Location: Plai Laem

BESPOKE DESIGN Type: Villa (S1424) Views: Sea

Bed/Bath: 4/4.5 Location: Bang Por

Price: 19,000,000 THB

Price: 17,800,000 THB S A L E

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NEXT TO BEACH Type: Villa (S1426) Views: Sea

Bed/Bath: 4/4.5 Location: Plai Laem

Price: 23,500,000 THB

BEACH FRONT Type: Villa (S1114) Views: Sea

Bed/Bath: 4/3.5 Location: Maenam

Price: 49,000,000 THB

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BEACH FRONT Type: Villa (S391) Views: Sea Price: 86,550,000 THB

Bed/Bath: 5/5.5 Location: Bangrak

BEACH FRONT Type: Villa (S1317)

Bed/Bath: 5/5.5

Views: Sea

Location: Lamai

Price: 93,000,000 THB

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

inside & out | architect's talk

Commercial and Industrial solar energy in Thailand

Unique no investment proposition offers full installation of an appropriate solar PV system with ZERO initial cost

Samui Phangan Real Estate recently met up with the owners of Premier Solar in Rayong. Yes, this is a little further away than usual but an installation in Samui would be perfectly feasible. Why was this of interest to us, well it is the commercial and industrial properties that would normally be using the high level of electric from the Government grid, and it is exactly these clients that Premier Solar are servicing. For these properties, Premier Solar are offering a complete solar energy solution with NO upfront cost (for commercial and industrial clients). Their unique no investment proposition offers full installation of an appropriate solar PV system with ZERO initial cost. The cost of the system is completely offset by the savings that your business would be making on its electricity bills by producing and consuming its own solar energy, so essentially the system pays for itself.

ROI is immediate as there is no upfront capital cost required The savings that can be made are of course dependent on the size of the system but for example, a 1MW solar PV system will save on average 400,000 THB per month if 100% of the energy produced is consumed onsite. This means that the ROI is immediate as there is no upfront capital cost required.

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The space required is dependent on the size of the system.

Each solar panel is 1.95 sqm so, for example, a 1mW solar PV system would require approximately 7,215 sqm of roof space which is equivalent to 4.5 rai. Alternatively, they have ground mounted systems (solar farm) if your business does not have sufficient roof space available.

The time to install is dependent on the size of the solar system required but for example, a medium-sized factory installing a solar roof would be 2-3 months.

Premier Solar work closely with their clients to ensure that there is minimal disruption during the installation.

One of the biggest questions that is asked is about the life span of these systems and a solar PV system has a performance guarantee of 25 years and if the system is regularly maintained then the lifespan of your system could be longer than this.

The systems come with two warranties: A product warranty of 10-12 years that protects against failures due to manufacturing defects, environmental issues, premature wear and tear, etc.

Performance warranty of 25 years whereby panel manufacturers generally guarantee that their panels will produce electricity at 80%-90% of their power output rating at the end of 25 years.

Many clients ask about selling the power back to the grid as would be normal in the western world. Sadly, at present you cannot sell excess electricity back to the PEA/MEA grid.

However, Premier use precise calculations to ensure that your organisation consumes all the solar energy produced on site.

This is known as self-consumption.

Premier Solar provide support to our client to ascertain if they qualify for the incentives offered by the BOI. Yes, Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) offer incentives such as a reduction in Corporation Tax to promote activities that are environmentfriendly, save energy or use alternative energy to drive balanced and sustainable growth.

Reliability and adding value to your business Solar systems built today are very reliable. They have proven to be dependable sources of energy for large office buildings, mass retailers, and governmental agencies, supplying megawatts of energy. Some of the largest companies in the world have buildings and data centres powered by solar energy.

Listing the many benefits of solar panels for business is easy, but quantifying the value of each can be more challenging.

The impact on property value is a prime example. While it’s likely true that a building equipped with quality solar panels for commercial property is more valuable than a facility that relies on fossil fuel-generated energy, determining exactly how much more valuable can be complicated. Value added is directly related to how a building is utilised and the amount of electricity consumed.

Maintenance Premier Solar offer their clients a comprehensive operational and maintenance service that includes twice yearly inspections of the solar panels, electrical systems, frame and overall structure for damage and fatigue, as well as full cleaning of the panels and 24/7 remote monitoring of the system.

Premier Solar also install in the residential marketplace but although you have all the advantages from a professional solar company there is yet no subsidiary for a no investment solution, this in the meantime is only for commercial and industrial properties.

For further information, please contact Premier Solar Tambon Phe, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21160, Thailand +66 (0) 38 017 394 Email: danny@premiersolar.co.th samui phangan real estate 

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Outdoor living Outdoor furniture is a big subject in itself, so here are a few pointers to keep in mind when choosing what to buy. Outdoor furniture, is now ubiquitous and it is hard to imagine a garden, terrace, patio or even a balcony without some outdoor furniture.

Before you buy, just like any other high ticketed item, do your research. First think how do you use your garden, terrace or patio. Do you prefer to entertain your friends outside, relax home alone or with your family? The size of your area will dictate how much furniture you can put in the space but, no matter how big an area you have, do not clutter it with pieces that you will not use just because you like them. The range of outdoor furniture has improved significantly over the last five years and some are so good they can be used indoors as well.

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Today, the range of outdoor furniture is immense with many furniture brands producing a garden range as well as high end brands from Italy and America selling futuristic sun lounges and other items such as sun shades, tables and even barbecues. Unlike indoor furniture which does not have to endure the elements you should always chose the best that you can afford. Cheap outdoor furniture will not last more than a few seasons before they show considerable wear after being exposed to the elements on a daily basis unless you are prepared to take them indoors regularly or have covers made to protect them.

Chose the material they are made of carefully and always consider how they will look after a few years wear and tear. Take rattan for example, a popular choice, real rattan will discolour in no time so chose a high quality synthetic rattan, much easier to clean and more durable and also available with a great variety of colours and designs. Wood and metal are high maintenance especially if your home is by the sea. Metal is particularly vulnerable to salt blown off the sea. If you must go for metal furniture you should look for marine grade but even with this rust spots will appear over time. Best to stick to synthetic materials and you will enjoy more choice when it comes to style and colour.

Cushions and covers can make or break the look of outdoor furniture. Choose high quality fabrics that will not fade in the sun. Sunbrella is a great brand and you will get years of wear and it will not fade, unless of course, you want to change your covers often. Remember the adage, you get what you pay for and you will save money in the long run when buying quality which will last.

Don’t forget sun umbrellas as they provide much needed shade in sunny climates. Choose a colour to match or compliment your furniture and don’t forget you will need a heavy strong base in case of high winds.

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For large gardens that need that something extra, you can top it all off with a large clay or ceramic pot to make a style statement and Loft by Oriental Living have a large selection to choose from.

Adrian Rawle ORIENTAL LIVING & LOFT BY ORIENTAL LIVING +66 (0) 77 247 675, +66 (0) 77 423 877 info@oriental-living.net, www.oriental-living.net

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

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

STARTING PRICE 3,900,000 THB FOREIGN FREEHOLD

APARTMENTS • 62% of units sold/reserved • Sizes start from 45 Sqm • 1 & 2 Bedroom units • Direct foreign ownership • 8% Projected net rental returns • Unit available for viewing • Resort management & facilities

TOWNHOUSES

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

inside & out | outdoor living

Design Ideas for Tropical Landscaping Tropical landscaping ideas for a vibrant garden in the hot tropics.

Looking for some tropical landscaping design ideas? Lucky you. If you’re reading this, you likely live in a warm climate like Samui that can support tropical plants and flowers that bloom year-round. This paradise can be yours, but only if you’re willing to devote the time and effort to designing a tropical landscape plan that provides the perfect balance between beauty – and maintenance.

While many tropical plants are autonomous (meaning they’re not vines or ground cover spreaders), gardens in humid climates need more attention, because plant life reproduces and grows faster with abundant sunshine and rain. Unfortunately, that means the awful weeds in warm climates grow as fast or faster than their well-mannered (and prettier) counterparts.

When designing a tropical garden first ask yourself, “Where do I not want flowers and plants?” Often, this question is more related to your landscape design plan than any other, since the hallmarks of tropical landscape design are density and lushness!

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If you’re designing a tropical landscape for a front yard, save space for a walkway and be sure to define your front porch or patio. A lawn bordered by plants and flowers can be a clean approach. If you’ve got a screened porch or terrace, plants that desire partial sun work well in these spaces. Arabian jasmine makes a wonderful porch pot.

It’s important to keep in mind that, while tropical landscape design styles are more free-form than modern landscaping or traditional gardens, you still need to be aware of the amount of sunlight the plants you choose need. Ferns and orchids like filtered light, for example. Hanging flowers create a canopy for seating areas and add colour to hardscapes such as pergolas and archways. Bougainvilla can be potted or planted along a wall or trellis as a blanket of colour and scent. Begonias and hibiscus are additional tropical favourites.

Your soil quality is key. Soil that’s too sandy, too marshy or not well drained will produce limp and ailing plants.

Plants started in pots and moved to ground may need fertilizer.

All you lucky coastal dwellers take note: soil, heat and sun conditions can change rapidly as one moves inland, even as little as a few miles, so it’s best to go hyperlocal on as many plant choices as possible.

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SAMUI SWAY LAND

LS06

START FROM 2,030,000 THB

SMALL PLOTS SOLD OUT, STILL AVAILABLE ONLY CHANOTE N.2 AND N.3 Located in Plai Laem, Soi 8 only 5 minutes from Chaweng, Big Buddha, Airport and within walking distance from Choeng Mon Beach. This quiet and peaceful area offers both, relaxing garden palms view and breathtaking ocean view options.

3.15 Rai

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

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

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

2.65 Rai

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

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

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

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

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

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Understanding Leasehold Title in Koh Samui and Koh Phangan.了解苏梅岛和帕干岛的租赁契约 The ownership of freehold land by foreign persons in Thailand is prohibited and consequently, many foreign buyers elect to acquire a leasehold interest in the land beneath their properties as an alternative to freehold ownership. Buyers are often taken aback when they learn that the longest registerable lease term in Thailand is 30 years, especially when in contrast, leases of 999 years with a peppercorn rent are common in London.

Indeed, a lease of less than 70 years cannot usually be mortgaged in the U.K which further exposes the unusually short term of Thai leases. The following article examines leasehold ownership structures in Thailand which are available to foreign buyers of real estate and discusses ways in which a foreign investor can enhance the security of a leasehold investment through robust legal structures, contracts and understanding the nature of leaseholds in Thailand.

The Principal Leasehold Laws in Thailand Thai law states that a registered lease is limited in law to a term of 30 years. Section 540 of the Civil and Commercial Code of Thailand states that: “The duration of a hire of immovable property cannot exceed 30 years. If it is made for a longer period, it is to be reduced to 30 years. The aforesaid period may be renewed, but it may not exceed 30 years from the date of renewal”. Accordingly, Land officers at Provincial Land Offices will refuse to register any lease with a term of more than 30 years. Clearly a 30-year lease is not a particularly attractive investment opportunity as any capital appreciation is offset by the ever-diminishing remaining term of the lease and the capital appreciation in the land value vests in the freehold land owner who shall re-possess the land at the end of the lease term.

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外国人在泰国是不允许拥有永久土地产 权的。因此许多外国买家选择取得在其 房产下的土地租赁契约，作为永久产权 的替代方案。但是买家如果对比伦敦常 见的999年“胡椒粒”租赁合约（意即长期 的低价合约），在得知在泰国最长可注 册的租赁期限为30年后，往往感到吃 惊。事实上，在英国不到70年的租约通 常无法取得抵押贷款，而这却进一步地 暴露了泰国异常短的租约期限。下面的 文章剖析了泰国租赁契约的所有权结 构，适用于外国的房地产买家，讨论外 国投资者如何通过强而有力的法律结 构、合同以及理解租赁所有权的本质来 提高在泰国租赁投资的安全性。 泰国主要的租赁法律 泰国法律规定租赁契约的登记限制为30 年。泰国“民商法典”第540条规定：“不 动产租赁的期限不得超过30年。如果合 同期限过长者，则须缩短至30年。该期 限可以延长，但从延期之日起亦不得超 过30年“。据此，省政厅国土局的官员会 拒绝注册任何超过30年的租约。显然 的，30年的租赁期并不是一个特别有吸 引力的投资机会，因为任何资本的增值 都可以被租赁剩余期限的不断减少，以 及在合约结束时赋予土地所有者土地上 的任何附加价值所抵消。

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

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

避免可能破坏租赁续约的误区

If the Lessor is a living person, it may not be possible for the foreign buyer to enforce the lease renewal options against the heirs of the Lessor in the event that the Lessor dies during the initial 30-year registered lease term. A contract is usually only enforceable between the parties who originally signed the contract and consequently the heirs of the Lessor will not usually be bound by the promise made by the Lessor a generation earlier. Foreign investors must be aware that a Lessor who signs a lease at the age of 55 years old must reach the age of 85 in order to affect the renewal at the end of the first registered term.

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

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

为了让外国买家在泰国租赁土地的期限 得以超过30年，一个可行的备选方案是 取得授予租约的人或者法人（法律上称 为“出租人”）出具有效书面承诺，给予 外国买家在租约期限届满后得以将租赁 合同的期限每30年续约一次。诚如上文 所述，泰国“民商法典”第540条明确规定 租赁合同的续约不得超过30年。该续约 选项通常以一系列条款的形式附录在租 赁协议中，并在初始登记的租约期限届 满时立即生效。即在每次合同续约时， 双方当事人应按照相同的条款立即注册 新的租赁期限为30年或可注册的最长期 限之更新合同。每次合同续约的费用通 常不会超过后续租约注册的费用。

尽管租赁续约的选项是外国买家在泰国 获得土地权益的合法手段，但外国买家 仍须确保租赁续约的规定尽可能地完 善，以及租赁协议中附录里所罗列针对 续约选项的相关规定也应明确界定。 出 租人在租赁结构中的认定是外国买家一 个重要的考量因素，因其可能会对最初 30年租约期满后续约时的可能性产生巨 大的影响。 即使签约时出租人仍在世，但是假设出 租人在最初30年的注册租赁期内往生， 那么外国买家可能无法对出租人的继承 人强制执行其续约的权利。合同通常只 能在最初签署合同的当事人之间强制执 行，因此继承人通常不须受到上一代出 租人所作承诺的约束。外国投资者必须 意识到，一个55岁与您签订30年租约的 出租人必须活到85岁才能在第一个注册 期满而需续约时产生作用。 如果出租人是个泰国的有限公司，那么 外国买家就可显着地加强租赁续约权的 安全性。从法律上来讲，泰国的有限公 司是一个“法人”，亦即如果它不履行租 赁合同所规定的义务，它可以像活人一 般地被起诉，然而，与活人不同的是公 司不会死亡或消失。尽管从泰国有限公 司取得租赁合同有其好处，但该泰国公 司本身仍须正确合法地成立并在租约期 内妥善地运营，此外，外国买家应确保 与该有限公司的租赁条款不会损害其租 赁的利益。例如，租赁协议中任何允许 出租人将其租赁权利转让给第三方的任 何条款均应予以抵制。

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

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

外商投资租赁契约的其他重要事项 在进行任何付款之前，外国投资者及其 法定代表必须仔细地审查租赁协议及其 附录中的所有条款。一个“不利投资者” 的租赁合同可能不仅仅会限制外国买家 享用其物业，还可能对该物业的可售性 产生不利影响。例如，任何允许出租人 因买方违反租赁条款而终止租约的条文 都应受到强烈抵制。此外，任何要求买 方在对土地实施某些行为之前须取得出 租人的书面同意等条款也应予以抵制， 除非此类条款有适当的理由（这种理由 可能包含在社区规范和套房或公寓中的 管理条文）。 租赁投资是取得苏梅岛和帕岸岛房地产 可超过最长注册租赁期限30年权益的一 项安全可行的方案。事实上，苏梅岛有 些高端地产开发商品仅向其客户提供租 赁契约。先不管租赁投资可能带来的潜 在收益，外国买家及其法定代理人必须 确保所签订的租赁合同结构完全符合泰 国法律，并注意其拟议的条款不至于非 必要地限制他们享有其物业的权利。特 别注意的是，在泰国法律的范畴内尽可 能地确保租赁续约的稳定与安全。 邮箱：jade.yu5566@gmail.com

please contact our Koh Samui offices on 093-575 9675 or e-mail Samui@Limcharoen.com 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 或发电子邮件至 Samui@Limcharoen.com 中文翻译：方良玉 Jade Fang 电话：0818938366

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Living in Thailand Thailand boasts modern comforts and amenities at very affordable prices compared to the Western world. If you are thinking about moving to Thailand, you’ll want to do your research, get the correct visas, physically relocate and find a place to live. Living in Thailand offers expats a life in an amazing country that has stunningly beautiful natural landscapes, exotic beach islands, national parks, nature reserves and historical culturally rich cities. The people of Thailand are well known for their friendly nature and they are extremely proud of their rich cultural heritage.

The culture and lifestyle of the people living in Thailand is influenced by their Buddhist or Hindu religions and their ethnic and cultural diversity is heavily celebrated and revered. There are a multitude of colourful festivals and events held throughout the year, which means that there's always something happening for expats to enjoy. One very important note is that Thai people are very serious about their monarchy and you should never pass any criticism. Portraits and images are expected to be treated with respect or you may find yourself in serious trouble.

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Living Costs in Thailand The cost of living in Thailand is very reasonable when compared to most of the western world. If you are interested in Property realise that Thailand has stringent regulations for foreigners and to acquire and own property you must follow Thai law. Property and land ownership for foreigners is difficult and strict. Private land ownership is basically impossible unless through a lease agreement or a company. Never, never take short cuts with this and always use a reputable International lawyer. Despite this, renting and leasing (30 years is the norm here) is actually economical when compared with western nations. Prices for buying, leasing or renting will also depend heavily on location, a beach plot on Samui will cost serious money while go inland a couple of kilometres and the prices are much more reasonable, go further onto the mainland up North for example and they are amazingly inexpensive compared to our home countries

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Language The principal language spoken in Thailand is Thai, with significant minorities speaking Chinese, Lao, Khmer and Malay. A large percentage of the Thai population speaks English, but again this much depends on location. In the busy tourist areas, it is much more common to find locals having a good English knowledge than up country.

Thailand is an Amazing Expat Destination There is a large diverse expat community in Thailand, which includes retirees, executive managers, students, teachers and business owners. There are now countless websites and forums for Expats, offering absolutely every bit of information you might need. People are attracted to the lifestyle here, which allows them a peaceful Thai way of life in a beautiful location.

Visas

There are, however, some drawbacks to locating yourself here as an expat. Visa regulations can be a pain and can take quite a bit of both patience and paperwork. If you are prepared to face such difficulties however you can be guaranteed an interesting lifestyle in a very pleasant climate. Again, a small piece of advice, do not take short cuts. It may seem like a huge run around and waste of time but doing things the correct legal way will only ensure your stay is care free. Some foreigners use a loophole to avoid getting a visa, but this cannot be advised and will generally mean problems in the future.

Often acquiring the appropriate documents for entry and a longer stay in Thailand is easier from the Thai Embassy in your home country. Normal entry at an airport will only give you 30 days which can be extended but getting along stay visa or a Business Visa is only available generally outside of Thailand. Applying for a retirement visa is quite simple and only needs a certain amount of money on a Thai bank account and that you are over 50.

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Food and Dining You will find quite a difference in the price of Thai and western food here. The local restaurants can be ridiculously low-priced and most local people will eat out on a daily basis because as it is really cheaper than cooking at home. The price of western food, however, will largely be on a par with the price of food in the west or a touch cheaper. Wine is very expensive here, but beer and local spirits can be purchased at a reasonable price.

Anything that is imported gets taxed heavily, but the local food and beer are exceptional.

Living in Thailand: Jobs and Work Permits There are some job opportunities available for expats, but these are usually only available via internal company transfers or are jobs that are secured from their home country prior to arriving in Thailand. People who are willing to work in the local community will find it relatively easy to find a job if they are prepared to work for a very low salary. Many expats move to Thailand to start their own business or to teach English but note if you partake in any work whatsoever you must have a valid work permit. Work permits can only be issued through a company and the number of work permits allowed is relative to the size of the company and how many Thais they employ too. Also, there is a complete list of jobs that foreigners are allowed to do, many jobs that a local could do for example will be illegal for a foreigner. Working without a work permit can mean immediate jail and deportation, they are very serious about this. Doing things, the right way might sound difficult, but it is not impossible (we all do it) and getting the correct visa and or work permit means piece of mind.

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Some Important Facts You Should Know About Living in Thailand Thai people call westerners “farang” (foreigner) They will often call you this even if they know your real first name. Although it sounds negative they do not mean anything detrimental and believe me you will be called “Farang” often.

It is very common for the Thai people to double or triple park and they often leave their cars in neutral so that the owner of the car that has been blocked in can push the car out of the way. Don't be surprised if you return from a visit to the beach to find a car parked in front of your own, you'll be expected to push it out of the way like everyone else.

If you drive yourself make sure you get a correct international driving license or a Thai License if you’re staying longer, if you ride a motorbike realise that road accidents are very high in Thailand and although helmet regulations are not often enforced it will save your life.

Travel Thailand is smack-bang in the middle of everything. It’s three hours to Hong Kong, two hours to Singapore, four hours to Bali, and half way between Australia and Europe. You can get to many places cheaply and easily from Thailand, which, for many is very appealing. samui phangan real estate

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Finance & Living in Thailand 在泰融资及定居 The ideal paradise residence location for many expatriates, is a place in the sun, followed by long dry spells with little rain and with tropical turquoise waters bathed around the coastline plus, a backdrop of lush green palm trees. Thailand is home for many of these expatriate dreams and with an increasing number year on year moving, to their new home.

For many Chinese, this is certainly the case and can mainly be seen around the resort provinces where what was once streets of Thai billboard signs mixed with Russian, now, seems to be a growing number of Chinese language signs springing up, around the kingdom.

One Mortgage lender has seen around 75% of business coming from Chinese just the start of this year alone.

A big difference to previous years where was perhaps more European influenced.

Once an overseas resident decides to make the jump of being an expatriate in Thailand, the lifestyle changes many, might not be prepared for, particularly if coming from a country where the state is very in control of its citizens and foreigners.

Life at first in the “land of smiles”, feels like a holiday and thus, maybe treated so for quite some time before after a while, one does need to possibly look for employment, healthcare, schooling and a residence amongst other things, to truly make Thailand a home.

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在很多移居海外的人心中，梦想的定居环境应该阳光 充足，气候干爽但偶有小雨，舒适的热带季风气候， 蓝色的海水环绕着海岸，当然也少不了葱葱郁郁的棕 榈树。泰国便成为了很多海外移居者的第二个梦想家 园，在过去的几年里，不断有更多的人到此居住。 对于很多中国人来说，这种趋势更为明显。在泰国的 主要省市可以看到曾经各种泰语混合着俄语的指示 牌，如今却被不断增加的中文指示所替代。 一贷款公 司指出仅从今年起就有75%的生意来自中国，相比于前 几年更受欧洲影响的市场有着很大的区别。 一旦海外居民决定移居泰国，生活方式也会改变很 多。或许对于那些来自于本地居民及外国移居人员管 控严格的国家的人会有一些不习惯。 在这个“微笑之国”的生活初始，感觉更像是度假， 并且在这种感觉持续一段时间后，便会出现对工作， 医疗，教育以及住宅等方面的需要，因而让泰国更有 家的感觉。 “回家式”融资，相比之下更容易获得，同时也促进 其他方面的消费。仅需要提交一些文件，在快速的审 查后便可在电脑系统里点击确认。 在泰国，大部分决 策常常取决于一小部分人，电脑除了用于打印相关文 件材料外并没有太多的任务。 在所有消费中，房屋/住宅/别墅作为比例最大的个人 消费，通常需要足够的文件证明收入及资金来源，并 以此为主要的批准条件。例如：某人被批准可贷款金 额为x, 然后买家便可以根据这个条件来选择想要购买 的房产。 在泰国，情况通常不是如此，买家需要先选

“Back Home” Finance, maybe easy to relatively easy to obtain to help facilitate purchase of many different requirements, a few quick checks and document submission and computer say’s “yes”. In Thailand, many decisions are made by individuals and often, form part of a small committee to approve, a computer is often not involved other than to help print paperwork clearly.

Often referred as the biggest individual purchase of all purchases, a Home/Residence/House, this usually requires a substantial number of supporting documents to verify all income affordability and can be approved in principal based on this part, rather than the property. i.e. One maybe approve for finance up to “x” amount and then the buyer may look for the desired property.

In Thailand, it may generally go the other way as in, buyer needs to find a property first and then, look for the finance. Rationale behind this could be that the lender might assume worst case scenario where they are stuck with the property and question, do they want it on their books… If the answer is yes, then they may find a way to make the paperwork fit the requirement.

Having said that, a checklist of documents and income affordability might also still be required, it might however be more lenient than “back home” since loan to value ratios could be only around 60%, which means the buyer might need minimum 40% deposit.

Let’s consider Chinese specific cases which have seen a massive increase over the past year. Bank Statements and Employment specifics along with Credit Bureau checks might all be in Chinese Language only from China. To approve a Mortgage loan in Thailand, documents would need to be in either Thai or English, which means translations would be required. There is generally no issue from the lenders side to approve China residents for Mortgage finance, it’s just a tick the box for document submissions. Local Thai employment is not required though can be useful.

好要购买的房产，随即再挑选融资方式。这个背后的原 因主要是因为作为贷方，通常会考虑可能发生的最坏情 况，这便是由于借方不能还款而收回房产，因此贷款会 考虑他们是否需要此房产。如果答案是肯定的，那他们 将会尽量使提交材料复合要求。即便如此，备齐必要的 文件及收入证明仍然是必不可少的。相比于“回家式” 融资这显得更加宽松一些，因为贷款额比例最高只在 60%左右，意味着买家需至少自付40%的款项。 以中国为例，在过去的一年来自中国的顾客有着巨大的 增长。征信机构发来的银行流水和工作证明几乎都写着 中文，从中国漂洋过海而来。然而在泰国申请办理抵押 贷款，需要准备泰文或者英文的文件。因此，翻译这项 工作，必不可少。从房贷方而言，只要准备齐全申请材 料，放款给这些中国客户通常没有问题。本地泰国员工 变得不是那么必要但仍然有帮助. 对于中国客户来讲最大的困难是向海外汇款，一些贷方 会采取额外措施帮助在泰国银行开户，以便用于设置自 动还款系统协助贷款。这种情况下，放贷公司不仅仅帮 助融资，也协助开账户，使得在泰国的日常生活开销更 加便捷。通常你会发现对于中国的银行而言，若向泰国 属于自己名下的账户转账更容易被批准。当然，在银行 开户也就意味着会获得相关服务，比如借记卡和网上银 行，这样更容易随时查询自己的账户信息。 生活在泰国的最大障碍之一是调整生活方式并没有想象 的那么容易，通常总有意想不到的事情发生。如果你试 图寻找到一种处理任何问题的方式，这通常很少见。 然而有些贷方实行外国人友好政策，并有外籍工作人员 与泰籍工作人员配合工作以达到更加顺畅的工作及长期 客户关系。这在最初的房产购买及贷款中起着推进左 右，然而值得注意的是，贷款期限通常为10年，也就意 味着未来还款等相关事宜的处理也很重要。这时候有长 期在泰处理针对外国人的房产融资经验就显得非常有优 势，因为几乎可以肯定在过去的经验中遇到不少各种问 题并将之一一解决。这种经验毋庸置疑会在取得成功的 过程中助一臂之力。 samui phangan real estate

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Obstacles which Chinese residents sometimes have is that it can sometimes be difficult making bank transfers out of China to other company bank accounts to purchase items, some lenders go the extra step to help set up Thailand Bank Accounts to help service the Mortgage loan via a direct debit facility. This way not only does the lender help provide finance, they can help with a bank account too to facilitate daily life expenditures in Thailand. A Chinese bank may find easier to “approve” a bank transfer IF going to your own named bank account, in Thailand. Of course, the bank accounts would come with the usual items such as debit cards and internet banking so one can check on balances and statement entries.

One of the biggest hurdles to living in Thailand is adjusting to the way of life which doesn’t necessarily go in a straight line, usually it goes in quite the opposite and “there is always something”. If you are looking for a conveyor belt like process on almost anything to do, this comes only, on rare occasions.

Some lenders do however pride themselves on being foreigner friendly and have foreign nationals working alongside Thais to help facilitate a smoother transaction and a long-term relationship. It’s all very well facilitating an initial property purchase and Mortgage, but remember, this is usually a 10year loan, which means future dealings and repayments are also important to manage. A long-term history of handling foreigners financing property in Thailand can certainly be advantageous as they would have almost certainly, came across many “issues”, which had to be overcome along the way. This experience can certainly make a difference to success.

At MBK Guarantee Company td. We generally strive to achieve a smooth and foreigner friendly approach to finance of both property & land. With English, Chinese & Thai nationals working together and having a Foreigner influence for close to 10 years, the product has changed over the years to cater for almost all types of property and finance. Offering many social media forms of communication including: WeChat, Line, Viber, Messenger, Skype, Telegram and of course traditional email and telephone. The Condo product offers interest rates from just 8.325% per annum and around 12% interest rates for land and house.

For further information on how to Finance Property & Condos in Thailand, feel free to contact me in our office within the MBK Centre, Bangkok or, drop me a message on: English Contact Email 1: stuart@mbkg.co.th Email 2: stuart@mbk-center.co.th Telephone: 66 (0) 81278 5382 Line ID: stuartmaxwellfoulkes WeChat ID: stuartmaxwellfoulkes Chinese Contact Email: jie@mbkg.co.th Telephone: 66 (0) 95648 2913 WeChat ID: rose215620

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在MBK金融公司，我们的主旨是以一种快速及外国人 友好的的方式达到房产和土地融资。 这里有英国籍， 中国籍和泰籍的员工一起工作，并有近10年的相关运营 经验，在过去的几年里，产品根据市场需求也有着相应 的改变。 同时也提供了多种咨询方式包括：微 信，Line，Viber, Messager, Skype, 当然也有着常见 的邮件及电话联系方式。公寓的贷款利息每年8.325% 起，土地和别墅约在12%. 更多详情请来MBK公司咨询 ，位于曼谷市MBK中心。 或者通过以下方式给我们信息： 英文咨询： 邮箱 1: stuart@mbkg.co.th 邮箱2: stuart@mbk-center.co.th 电话号码: 66 (0) 81278 5382 Line: stuartmaxwellfoulkes 微信号: stuartmaxwellfoulkes 中文咨询： 邮箱: jie@mbkg.co.th 电话号码:: 66 (0) 95648 2913 微信号: rose215620 Line:0956482913

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

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

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Barn Door Kitchen

The kitchen from a good friend of mine is just about completed and it is so unusual for a kitchen that I just had to showcase it in the magazine. His house which was just finished needed a complete kitchen and being quite a chef he wanted something decent.

Now decent to him wasn’t picking out some complete kitchen from the catalogue. He had some pretty tough prerequisites. Firstly, he did not want any of the hard board pressed wood that is always used in kitchens. His choice was to be real wood

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that could withstand a little bit more of the hardships a kitchen could bring. Being in an open kitchen living room it should be stronger and able to take a knock or two and have no concerns when his three large dogs would be messing around inside. He wanted the door hinges and cupboards to have strength and didn’t need any fancy German hardware, he was looking for a strong but simple design. Something out of the ordinary but something super tough and functional.

So, he went out and sourced himself all the appliances that he wanted, this included European style oven, large fridge, black granite sink and a good gas cooking top with extractor.

Checking through all the suppliers these bits were purchased quite reasonably. Then he had his construction crew build the main frame of the kitchen units in concrete.

Then the star of the show began his work, Mr Alex Ch.Phipat from the Case Loft Design Studio.

Using Brazilian wood Alex then built the complete kitchen around the main frame and obviously building in the appliances. They wanted a funky strong kitchen with an old farmhouse barn look.

He used the barn door principle on some of the cupboards, laying a complete strong steel frame around the kitchen edges and having the doors hang under rollers just as the old-style farm barn doors would have. All the wood was treated before being used and then painted with the funky style you can see on the photos.

Well, the result, you can see for yourself, the kitchen has turned out quite funky, strong and amazing and I’ve not seen a style like this before. The owner is over the moon with the kitchen and claims it has cost less than a normal ordered to fit kitchen would have from the standard kitchen design companies. Alex has done an incredible job and if you have some special idea that you need creating out of wood and steel then this is the man to contact.

Case Loft Loft Furniture & Decoration Alex Ch.Phipat Tel: 063 969 8956 LINE: ironman656 Email: caseloft2017@gmail.com www.caseloftfurniture.com FB: caseloft2017

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The Green Place “THE GREEN PLACE” is part of the unique and magical setting of “MAENAM HILLS“, a residential area with a number of luxury villas revolving around the most beautiful golf course in Samui : the Santiburi golf course.

Nestled in the heart of a quiet coconut grove enjoying a beautiful sea view, the villas “THE GREEN PLACE” are made according to specifications meeting European standards and exclusively using high quality materials.

The contemporary and modern design of each villa allows this residence to benefit from a unique architectural signature and an optimal landscape integration.

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THE VILLAS The residence “THE GREEN PLACE” is composed of three types of villas : « SWING » villa Starting price from 11.5 MTHB in 3 bedrooms « FAIRWAY » villa Starting price from 9.3 MTHB in 2 bedrooms « BIRDIE » villa Starting price from 7.5 MTHB in 2 bedrooms

RESIDENCE DETAILS Infrastructures : Concrete road Road lighting Underground electrical network Underground broadband fiber optic network Landscaping Common services : Garbage collection Maintenance of green areas Security 24/24 CCTV On demand services : Maintenance service of private pools and gardens Maintenance service of inside cleaning Rental service

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CALL: 081 3740014 , 077 960191 WWW.AID-PROPERTIES.COM

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HOT PROPERTY FOR SALES LUXURY VILLA Location : Hua Thanon Land Size : 0 Rai 1 Ngan 51.7 Sqw. 607.00 Sqm. ( Approx )

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HOUSE FOR SALE / RENT

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5 Bedrooms villa with Sea view Private swimming pool , Fully furnished

2 Bedrooms villa Garden view Private swimming pool , Fully furnished

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Chaweng Noi 0 Rai 2 Ngan 30.1 Sqw. 420.00 Sqm. Public From 15,000 THB / Day 25,000,000 THB

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LAND FOR SALE

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Ref-No : LH002Y14 3 Bedrooms house Fully Furnish Tropical Garden Location : Chaweng Land Size : 0 Rai 3 Ngan 04 Sqw. 1,216.00 Sqm. ( Approx ) Access : Public Title Deed : Chanod Price Sale : 5,000,000 THB / Plot

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Small plot of land / Garden view Fully infrastructure Location : Bophut Land Size : 0 Rai 1 Ngan 00 Sqw. 400.00 Sqm. ( Approx ) Access : Public Title Deed : Chanod Price Sale : 1,900,000 THB / Rai

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Ref-no : LH004Y15 Seaview land for Sale Location : Chaweng Noi Land Size : 1 Rai 2 Ngan 00 Sqw. 2,400.00 Sqm. ( Approx ) Access : Public Title Deed : Chanod Price Sale : 6,000,000 THB / Rai

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Bang Nam Jud 0 Rai 1 Ngan 45 Sqw. 295.00 Sqm. Public From 70,000 THB/ Month 11,900,000 THB ( open to reasonable offers )

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

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2 storey for one bedroom house Beachfront , Share swimming pool Location Land Size Floor Area Access Price Rent Price Sale

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Bang Ma Kham 0 Rai 0 Ngan 27 Sqw. 132.00 Sqm. Right of way From 19,000 THB/ Month 6,000,000 THB ( open to reasonable offers )

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Ban Tai Estate villas A holiday destination you will want to come back to again

What is comfort to you? Waking up to the first rays of the sun and jumping into your own private pool the first thing after you get out of bed? Following up with a cup of freshly brewed morning coffee while enjoying yourself on the sunbed in the shade of a palm tree and contemplating what kind of idleness shall you commit to today? Should you walk 5 minutes from home and get a nice tan on a tropical beach before it's too hot? How does a barbeque with your friends in your garden in the afternoon sound? And then have a laugh sharing stories in the cosy lounge area between a few drinks watching the setting sun? Sounds pretty nice, doesn’t it?

But maybe you don’t want to completely miss out on the luxuries of a big city and want to go to the movies sometimes? And what if you had your own private cinema under the sky?

If any of the above, or everything at once sound like comfort to you, then you’re welcome to experience it yourself in full at Ban Tai Estate.

Ban Tai Estate is a fully managed secure complex of stylish modern villas.

It's a place to feel special. Intricate decorations and tasteful interior design here form a finest blend with exotic nature of tropical gardens and a delicate touch of civilization provided by modern high-tech equipment. Bright vivid colours will fill your heart with joy and exotic oriental decorations and lush greens of gardens will provide a wonderful atmosphere to rest your weary soul. Here you will never feel out of place, everything is there to satisfy your needs and comfort you - from soft comfortable beds and lounge sofas, to fully equipped kitchens, playgrounds, open-air cinemas in every unit and the welcome freshness of your own private pool.

The Ban Tai Estate Villas is located on the Ban Tai beach.

Ban Tai is not the most popular beach on Koh Samui, but that’s it’s biggest advantage. Hidden in the northern part of the island, Ban Tai is a dream come true for families with kids. It’s quiet, secluded, clean and absolutely safe for children. Big waves never come here from the sea, and it’s never overcrowded. A true definition of a "hidden gem", if there is one. And unlike other wild secluded beaches, it’s located not too far from the shopping malls, supermarkets and tourist attractions, so you don’t miss out on anything staying in Ban Tai. It's convenient and family-friendly.

Speaking of which, going on a vacation with your family and kids requires a bit different planning than going alone or with just the two of you.

You must consider if the place you’re staying in is at all safe for kids, let alone equipped for having them around with playgrounds and special furniture. Ban Tai Estate knows every little thing a mother is worried about and the villas not only are designed with having kids running around in mind, but also have special playgrounds for kids to hang out with lots of toys to keep them busy.

Ranging from 2 to 6 bedrooms, Ban Tai Estate villas can easily accommodate small and big groups in one villa or in separate villas matching different budgets and requirements.

Each Ban Tai Estate villa is an amazing place to celebrate your holidays, and is a convenient option between renting a private house and staying at a hotel. You get the best of both worlds: lower rates of a private accommodation and full service you can expect at a high-end hotel. And all of that is just 5 minutes away from the beach. Isn't that amazing?

Yes, Ban Tai Estate is a fully managed hotel-grade complex with five-star maid service, maintenance, reception desk, helpful management staff - all available at a moment’s notice. Modern fashionable furniture made of high quality materials, high-tech home appliances and electronics and tastefully decorated interiors will surely leave a strong impression after your first stay here. First of many.

But can Ban Tai Estate truly provide the perfect conditions for you vacation? Let's have a look at the options available.

Incredibly comfortable villas like Baylis or Mohito are a perfect accommodation not only for a group of friends or a family with kids, but also for seniors with safe poolside areas, handicap-friendly layout and utility.

Luxurious 6-bedroom villas Pina Colada or Bacardi are absolutely fantastic for a big company of friends.

Gather everyone around and celebrate holidays, birthdays, throw a wedding party or simply have a heartwarming dinner with everybody that you love together by the poolside.

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Newly built snow-white 4-bedroom villa Colibri is a real treat for your eyes, surely tired of the grey concrete of city centres and office buildings. Unwind to your leisure and relax to the fullest, recharge your body energy and reinvigorate your mind in the colourful atmosphere.

in poolside areas or in the cinema rooms, and the pools themselves are big enough to fit an entire aqua aerobics class!

Comfortable and homey 3-bedroom villas Tawan or Chok are cheaper than a single night at a hotel of a same class, but with all of the benefits, full service and much needed privacy. The go-to option for a close family vacation and people who value intimacy and their time together.

Bedrooms: from 2 to 6; Living space: from 150 to 680 m² Guests: from 4+ to 12+

2-bedroom garden villa Martini embraced by the lush greens of a tended tropical garden is a perfect place to relax in peace and quiet with just you and those you love the most. A wonderful honeymoon choice, exotic and intimate - perfect for two lovebirds on a vacation.

Thinking about something more business-oriented?

Ban Tai Estate is not only an amazing place for your vacation, but also a smart choice for seminars, workshops and team building.

Spacious villas have plenty of room for corporate meetings, workshops, seminars or any other kind of business meetings. Large lounge and dining areas can easily accommodate big groups of people with maximum comfort to easily withstand a couple of hours of a presentation. More than that, villas are equipped with home cinemas with large projector screens that are perfect for showing videos and presentations to big groups of people.

Every villa is equipped by modern technology standards for your maximum convenience and comfort and is a perfect place for learning, development, inspiration and bonding.

But not only corporate meetings are at the advantage here. You can easily run a yoga or fitness master class

Ban Tai Estate villas in plain facts:

300 meters from the beach; Full 5* hotel service; Fully managed and maintained villa complex; Reception desk; Maid service; Transfer; Private pool in every unit; Private projector screen cinemas; Comfortable lounge areas; Spacious bedrooms; Fully equipped kitchen; If you're still having second thoughts about where to stay on your next vacation, whether you want to have a privacy of a villa or full service of a hotel, Ban Tai Estate is the best of the two combined. Impeccable attention to detail, utmost comfort and convenience and a five-star service at a very affordable price.

Come visit Ban Tai Estate and see for yourself! Ask any questions you may have to the ever-helpful management staff using contact info below and create your perfect holiday with Ban Tai Estate!

CONTACTS Ban Tai Estate 32/20 Moo 5, Maenam, Koh Samui, 84330 Теl: +66 918 26 73 92 info@bantaiestate.com www. bantaiestate.com wwwbantaiestatevilla.com

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Lock Properties

Land for sale

LCL#1

Type : Chanote Size : 15.5 Rai Location : Chaweng Noi Price : 15,000,000 THB/Rai

Villa for sale

LCv#2

3 Bedroom Pool Villa in Ban Saitara Project with Beautiful sea views.

Type : Private Villa Size : 432 sqm.

Location : Lamai Price : 15,500,000 THB

House detail • Approximately 200 sqm.

• 3 Bedroom • 3 Bathroom • Private Swimming Pool 3mx9m

Contact: K. Rose (Thai-English) rosefifteen1977@gmail.com Phone: +66 (0) 81 261 3083 中文请联系张小姐 : 0873606405

business for sale

LCB#1

Type : Apartments Size : 6 Apartments Detail : Swimming Pool, Car Parking

Reception Location : Chaweng Noi Price : 19,500,000 THB

Villa for sale LCV#1

Type : Private Villa Size : 96 sqm.

Bed/Bath : 4/3.5 Location : Chaweng Noi Price : 9,500,000 THB

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The Luxury Holiday Experience for Entrepreneurs and Digital Nomads Mantra Resort Koh Samui, offers its guests a wide range of comfortable and luxurious rooms, boasting stunning ocean and lush tropical garden views. There are three different room types Wow, Love and Samui Ocean Suite. Wow is the entry level being the smallest in size, but still bigger than most on the island. The Love rooms are larger rooms with two sunbeds on the balcony. The Ocean Suite has a separate living room with couch and 1.60 m daybed and a bathtub with his and her sinks.

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The Hotel has all the western luxuries you would expect: The Mantra Restaurant offers the delicious taste of Thailand and Western comfort food at its best and the panoramic ocean view while sitting on the open-air terrace is nothing less than amazing. The Infinity swimming pool with swim up bar is saltwater so no concerns with sore eyes and great for just floating and relaxing, fantastic for aerial shots. The hotel also offers guests the option in house to do a personalized drone video as a wonderful memory to take home.

The Hotel also has a specialized Work Lounge opening on the 30th June 2018, providing just that perfect work environment to be productive on your time away. Fast internet speed, a pantry stocked with everything you need to keep your body and mind fueled while working and breathtaking views of Koh Samui’s coastline make the perfect creative combination for your office away from home.

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Not only as a work space, The Work Lounge will soon become a well-known community gathering venue for local entrepreneurs and offer networking opportunities and small events, such as inspirational talks. Its ultimate success will depend on building a strong sense of community for transient digital nomads and local entrepreneurs.

The Jai Spa which means Spa from the heart is designed to naturally help you to heal both body and mind. Jai Spas’ products used are all 100% natural and made in house. If it’s fruit for the scrubs or the oils for the massages which are all infused in house. Also for the signature Yaa Jai treatment only fresh coconut milk and coconut meat (in the poultice) are used. Whether facials, wraps, massages or foot reflexology each treatment is individually tailored to each guest by certified therapists.

Located on a beautiful hillside in Bophut, Mantra Samui offers guests the luxury they would expect plus some of the most spectacular panoramic views of Koh Samui’s beautiful coastline. Guests can enjoy these views in peace while being only a short distance from countless shops, an array of local restaurants and some of the most stunning beaches you have ever seen.

MANTRA SAMUI RESORT 9/123-124 Moo1, Tumbon Maenam, Aumphur Koh Samui, 84330 Suratthani Province - Thailand Tel: +66 (0)77 951 600 Fax: +66 (0)77 951 601 enquiries@mantrasamui.com samui phangan real estate

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ลดเพื่อเพิ่ม (Less Is More) อาหารทีเ่ รากินและวิธกี ารทีเ่ ราผลิตเป็นปัจจัยสำ�คัญที่ กำ�หนดว่าอนาคตของลูกหลานของเราเป็นแบบไหน ใน รายงานฉบับนี้ เราพยายามตอบคาํ ถามทีว่ า่ “กินอะไร ดี” โดยพิจารณาจากหลักฐานทางวิทยาศาสตร์ทช่ี ใ้ี ห้เห็น ว่า การเปลีย่ นแปลงระบบอาหารของโลกจะช่วยปกป้องสุข ภาวะของผูค้ นและโลกได้อย่างไร และคำ�ตอบนัน่ ก็คอื การที่ ทัว่ โลกลดการผลิตและบริโภคผลิตภัณฑ์จากสัตว์ลงร้อยละ 50 ภายในปี พ.ศ. 2593 และปรับเปลีย่ นกระบวนการผลิต ระบบอาหารของเรา รวมถึงการเปลีย่ นแปลงการใช้ ทีด่ นิ ทีเ่ ชือ่ มโยงกับการเกษตรปล่อยก๊าซเรือนกระจกถึง หนึง่ ในสีส่ ว่ นของการปล่อยก๊าซทัง้ หมด ซึง่ ส่งผลต่อ การเปลีย่ นแปลงสภาพภูมอิ ากาศ การผลิตเนือ้ สัตว์และ ผลิตภัณฑ์จากนมเพียงอย่างเดียวได้ปล่อยก๊าซเรือนกระจก พอ ๆ กันกับภาคการคมนาคมขนส่ง หากเราไม่ลงมือทำ� อะไรเลย ปริมาณการปล่อยก๊าซเรือนกระจกจากระบบ อาหาร ในปี พ.ศ. 2593 อาจเพิม่ เป็นครึง่ หนึง่ ของการ ปล่อยก๊าซเรือนกระจกทัว่ โลกทีม่ าจากกิจกรรมของมนุษย์ ผลกระทบจากการผลิตเนื้อสัตว์และผลิตภัณฑ์จากนม ต่อความหลากหลายทางชีวภาพยังคงเป็นประเด็นที่ถก เถียงกันอยู่ นับตั้งแต่ปี พ.ศ. 2533 โลกสูญเสียสัตว์ป่า ลงเกือบครึ่ง แต่จำ�นวนประชากรปศุสัตว์กลับเพิ่มขึ้นเป็น สามเท่า การผลิตเนื้อสัตว์และผลิตภัณฑ์จากนมที่มากขึ้น เป็นสาเหตุสำ�คัญของการตัดไม้ทำ�ลายป่า การก่อให้เกิด เขตมรณะในมหาสมุทร (เขตหรือน่านน้ำ�ในมหาสมุทรที่

ขาดออกซิเจนจนทำ�ให้สิ่งมีชีวิตไม่สามารถอาศัยอยู่ได้) และก่อให้เกิดความเสื่อมโทรมของน้ำ�จืดทั่วโลก บางทีสิ่งที่เลวร้่ายที่สุดคือ การเพิ่มขึ้นของการผลิต และการบริโภคเนื้อสัตว์และผลิตภัณฑ์จากนมเชิง อุตสาหกรรม เป็นตัวการที่อยู่เบื้องหลังวิกฤติการสุข ภาวะทั่วโลก การบริโภคเนื้อเนื้อแดงมีความเชื่อมโยง กับการเกิดโรคมะเร็ง โรคหัวใจ โรคอ้วน และโรคเบา หวาน การปศุสัตว์เชิงอุตสาหกรรมยังเกี่ยวข้องกับการ ดื้อยาปฏิชีวนะซึ่งองค์การอนามัยโลกประกาศว่าเป็น "ภาวะฉุกเฉินด้านสุขภาพทั่วโลก" และเป็นแหล่งของเชื้อ โรคร้ายแรงที่มาจากอาหาร เราจะสามารถปกป้องชีวิต ของผู้คนนับล้านได้ หากพวกเขาสามารถเข้าถึงอาหารที่ อุดมด้วยพืชผักได้มากกว่านี้ หลักฐานทางวิทยาศาสตร์ทช่ี ดั เจนนีต้ อ้ งถูกแปลงสูก่ าร ปฏิบตั ทิ ว่ั ทัง้ โลก กรีนพีซจะทำ�งานร่วมกับเกษตรกรเพือ่ ดูแลผูค้ นและโลกของเราโดยการยืนหยัดต่อสูก้ บั การ ปศุสตั ว์เชิงอุตสาหกรรมเพือ่ สร้างระบบอาหารโลกทีเ่ ป็น ธรรมและยัง่ ยืนต่อเกษตรกรและสิง่ แวดล้อม เราเรียกร้อง ให้รฐั บาลยุตนิ โยบายทีส่ นับสนุนเนือ้ สัตว์และการผลิตนม เชิงอุตสาหกรรม และช่วยให้เกษตรกรเปลีย่ นไปสูก่ ารทำ� เกษตรกรรมเชิงนิเวศ นอกจากนีเ้ รายังเรียกร้องให้รฐั บาล ส่งเสริมอาหารทีม่ าจากพืชผักเพือ่ ให้ประชาชนทัว่ ไปเข้าถึง ได้งา่ ย และชักชวนให้ผคู้ นทัว่ โลกเข้าร่วมการเคลือ่ นไหวใน การลดการกินเนือ้ สัตว์และหันมากินพืชผักให้มากขึน้ เพือ่ สุขภาวะของโลกทีด่ ขี น้ึ

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Banyan Tree Samui Hailed as Eco-Friendly Torchbearer for Thailand Resort is first in country to receive EarthCheck ‘Gold’ accolade

KOH SAMUI, Thailand (July 18, 2018) — Banyan Tree Samui has become the first and only hotel in Thailand to be awarded “Gold Certification” at a single-property level by Earthcheck, the world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for travel and tourism.

Although other hotel chains have received similar accolades from EarthCheck at a group level, Banyan Tree Samui stands alone as the sole property in Thailand to be recognized at a resort level. The award was announced July 1.

According to Zoe Ma, EarthCheck’s corporate relations manager, the award “recognizes five years of continuous commitment and effort to achieve sustainability by the resort.”

“CSR (corporate social responsibility) has long been one of Banyan Tree’s core values,” said Remko Kroesen, general manager of the 88-villa resort. “Milestones such as this EarthCheck Gold status are achieved through a passion for the environment by all our associates [staff]. To care is in the DNA of our team, and receiving this recognition only fuels the desire to continue our great range of CSR initiatives for years to come when our planet needs it most.”

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Banyan Tree Samui is nestled against a lush 38-acre hillside, overlooking a secluded cove of beach, coral reefs and sapphire waters. The resort’s CSR manager is Thepsuda Loyjiw, a certified marine biologist.

Thepsuda and her team offer guests “green” activities such as a nature trail with bird-spotting, guided snorkeling tours, and a coral regeneration project, whereby broken corals are revived and re-attached to the coral reef that curls around the half-moon cove in front of the resort.

“We are very proud to receive this EarthCheck award,” said Thepsuda. “Every day, our staff set out to protect the natural terrain and to show respect to the area in which we operate.”

To achieve EarthCheck certification, a hotel or resort must excel in 10 key performance areas:

1. Greenhouse gas emissions 2. Energy efficiency, conservation and management 3. Management of freshwater resources 4. Ecosystem conservation and management 5. Management of social and cultural issues 6. Land use planning and management 7. Air quality protection and noise control 8. Wastewater management 9. Solid waste management 10. Storage of environmentally harmful substances

Villas at Banyan Tree Samui , each with private infinity pool, start from US$500 per night.

About Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts The Banyan Tree Group is a leading international operator and developer of premium resorts, hotels, residences and spas, with a collection of award-winning brands. Banyan Tree offers a sanctuary to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul in awe-inspiring locations around the globe.

Rediscover the romance of travel as you journey to iconic destinations where authentic, memorable experiences await. Angsana brings the adventure back into travel whatever your age or reason to visit. Intertwining local chic and a vibrant fun-filled atmosphere, Angsana offers amazing destination playgrounds across the world. Cassia is a bold new proposition in the extended stay sector, offering stylish, cutting-edge hotel residences for holidays and business travel. It offers an incredible choice for families, friends and couples. Dhawa is a casual and contemporary full-service hotel that fuses imaginative design, absolute comfort and seamless technology into a single-stay experience. It curates a plethora of choices to achieve a truly customized stay.

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

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Greenfield

International School We would like to extend our very warm welcome to Greenfield International School’s website.

We are so proud of our environmentally-friendly, foundation, primary and secondary, green school, on its 7.5 rai natural campus in the south of Koh Samui.

Founders Dara Nagle, Lindsey Archbold and Viroj Junthong acted on their vision of an innovative and outstanding academy, with holistic and nurturing principles at its core, after the closure of a nearby school left a gaping hole in Koh Samui’s educational landscape.

It was the moment for headmaster Dara Nagle to realise his ambitions, and take education back to its roots.

Outdoor classrooms and the lush school gardens at Greenfield International School give its pupils a vast appreciation for the natural world, and how we humans should be relating to it.

As well as equipping children with all the academic and technical skills and attributes required to be a true leader in this economy, Greenfield International School demonstrates to its pupils how important it is that we find a way to advance in tandem with the Earth’s resources, without leaving a trail of devastation in our wake.

Maths, Science, Health and Arts all follow the required curriculum for a top flight education, but at Greenfields we make time too to instill the base values in our youngsters, so often overlooked in other educational establishments.

Greenfields is the only International School on the southern tip of this lush island of Koh Samui. A low price islandwide bus service allows pupils to attend from all parts of Koh Samui.

Our exclusive school is made up of five main areas including the administration building, and Foundation Stage, Primary, Secondary and Sports facilities.

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To make sure that all children’s curriculum needs are supported and enriched we have adapted each room to cater for each key stage. The school has been researching and consulting with staff, parents, shareholders and the local community to ensure we are making the best decisions for all the children, families and school community.

The curriculum of Greenfield International School is based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales. The National Curriculum leads to IGCSE (at age 16) qualifications that are recognised and highly-valued by colleges and universities around the world. Greenfield supplements these core curriculum requirements with additional classes in sport, music, creative arts and environmental education. The teaching of a second language is also emphasised. After-school groups bring more opportunities for pupils to explore their favourite activities and interests.

All our teachers are highly-qualified, with degrees and PGCE certification. Our teaching standards ensure rapid progress for students of all abilities. Greenfield also employs teaching assistants who have previous experience within an International School environment. The facilities at Greenfield International School are constantly subject to on-going investment and improvement.

Greenfield School is committed to enhancing the lives of everyone in the surrounding community, and not just its pupils. Our 25-metre swimming pool, Muay Thai gym and full size football pitch are available for hire outside of school and after-school activity hours.

Greenfield believes that the healthiest children are curious about their surroundings and keen to interact with their environment in all its myriad forms. Koh Samui boasts a stunning eco-system of flora and fauna, and gives all our students an excellent opportunity to learn about the World around them, and why it is so important that we protect it.

We do hope that you will share our mission, and allow us to help your little ones reach their full potential in this diverse, challenging, and extremely exciting natural world. www.samuigreenfieldschool.com Tel: 095 039 9098,077 430 729

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) together with the Koh Samui Municipality and the event management company IMC Captasia Group (IMC Live) are pleased to announce the first ever ‘Samui Asia Music Festival’ on 18 and 19 August, 2018.

This maiden Samui Asia Music Festival 2018 will be held at Phru Chaweng in Koh Samui, one of the islands stunningly beautiful North Eastern resorts, on the 18th and the 19th of August 2018.

Admission to the event is free and fits perfectly with the Amazing Thailand ‘Open to the New Shades’ marketing concept that hopes to encourage visitors to experience Thailand both from new and existing angles. Mr. Noppadon Pakprot, TAT Deputy Governor for Domestic Marketing, said: “The inaugural Samui Asia Music Festival has all the makings

The two-day music festival, will feature regional acts of various genres such as rock, metal, blues and ballads and in various Asian languages. The lineup includes Malaysian alternative-rock band Estranged, Singapore’s popular house band Shirlyn + The UnXpected, rock metal band Qiu Hong from Hong Kong, and Chinese funk group Jumpin’ Candy. The event will also showcase Thailand’s funky music scene with home-grown rock and song-writing band Potato and well-known artist Tai Tanawut. The festival is a non-ticketed event and festivalgoers will be treated to a weekend of solid music performances and a wide selection of delicious food and beverages in the festival market.

The IMC Captasia Group has formally established a branch office in Thailand. For the year 2018-2019, the company will focus more on the expansion and development of the music market in Thailand.

For more details on the ‘Samui Asia Music Festival 2018’ please contact the TAT Koh Samui Office on Tel. +66 (0) 77 420 504; +66 (0) 77 420 721 or Email: tatsamui@tat.or.th

THE THIRD ANNUAL

The Lowdown...

Concerts, Superstars, Music, DJs, Stalls with OTOP & local products, Food Streets, Art Lanes, Puppet Shows & Thai Culture The Venue...

Nathon and Phu Chaweng (Main Event Locations) Even More!

Muay Thai Boxing Nathon Parade & Opening Ceremony 26th September Cycling Event 29th September Marathon 30th September And FREE Beach Buffet on Saturday 29th September! facebook.com/samuifestival

Samui asia music Festival 18-19 August

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of a great Asian music experience. TAT is proud to be involved in the organisation and support yet another worldclass event in Thailand, and one which is expected to further broaden Koh Samui’s appeal to Thai and international visitors alike.”

3rd Samui Festival 26-29 September

Samui Rocks!

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Tiles, Wallor Floor?

After quite a bit of searching last week, being in most of the tile shops on Samui I eventually found the tiles I wanted. Beautiful matt black 12 inch tiles in a sort of smooth slate look. I was having the kitchen wall tiled and need 8 SQM of tiles for the job. My builder on seeing the tiles explained that I had bought floor tiles.

Luckily for me this wasn’t a problem as floor tiles are fine on the wall, the other way around might have been a problem.

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So, what is the difference between wall and floor tiles?

Why is there a difference between floor and wall tiles, isn’t a tile a tile? Well, it sort of is – tiles aren’t really manufactured specifically as floor or wall tiles, but instead are made and classified according to their durability and strength. It is this classification that determines where they can be used.

Why is it done this way? Well, tiles may all seem similarly sturdy when you stand on them, but different tiles are suited to different levels of foot traffic. Some can handle heavy footfall – think of how many people must walk over floor tiles in a shopping centre every day – and some can’t really handle any, which is why they can only be fitted on a wall.

So, in effect, every floor tile can also be used as a wall tile – it’s just that the opposite isn’t true. If you’re just tiling your walls, you can essentially choose what you like, but when you’re doing the floor you need to be a bit more careful with your choices.

There are a few different scales and classifications of tile strength, but the Porcelain Enamel Institute (PEI) rating is probably the most commonly used in Europe.

It rates tiles on a scale from zero to five, and each rating has criteria for their suggested use based on the wear and tear they can handle. Before you get too excited you might not find this information on all tiles in Thailand.

PEI 0: Unsuitable for floors, and should only really be used as a wall tile.

PEI 1: Only for use on the floors of rooms where there won’t be much foot traffic at all, and generally without shoes.

PEI 2: Tiles suited for your everyday residential traffic – fine for your typical bathroom and most normal footwear.

PEI 3: These will suit any room in the house, including all bathrooms and kitchens, and most hallways.

They’ll stand up to any reasonable traffic in any kind of footwear, but if you regularly have a lot of people in and out of the house, you could need a higher rating.

PEI 4: These stand up to heavy foot traffic and will certainly cope with any residential hallway, although you’ll probably be a bit more limited on styles.

PEI 5: You won’t need to go this high in the home – they’re usually saved for shopping centres, hospitals and the like, and they’ll withstand just about anything.

But it does seem that most Thai tiles are not rated PEI but have a much simpler grade rating, actually much easier to understand.

Grade 1: is the best and will be ideal for a floor Grade 2: two is best saved for a floor with light traffic Grade 3: should only be used on walls So, for us laymen if it is a Thai tile and only has a Grade number then 1 is the best and 3 should only be used on the wall. If you find an imported European tile, then it should have the more thorough PEI rating which you can check on the chart above. samui phangan real estate

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LIVING IN KOH SAMUI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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LIVING IN KOH PHANGAN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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the legal arena l land title deeds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(See diagram on opposite page)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Information courtesy of Manit Tajew (Senior Lawyer Miklaw Associates)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HOW TO FIND YOUR PERFECT ISLAND RETREAT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

KALARA INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES..... 077 246 100

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seanado Property & Management.. 062 686 2888

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ISLAND CONTACTS PROPERTY DEVELOPERS/ ESTATE AGENTS 10 STARS REAL ESTATE...................................... 086 273 1117 ADVANCE INTER DEVELOPMENTS .....................077 231 625 Ample samui.......................................................096 979 6442 ANAMAYA SAMUI.................................................... 077 417 113 ANGTHONG APARTMENTS....................................077 430 326 ANGTHONG SUNSET SEAVIEW VILLAS.............089 972 1539 APOLLO BEACH CLUB ........................................085 906 2630 AQUALINA SAMUI.................................................081 837 6001 Ariya Samui.........................................................062 686 2888 AZUR SAMUI.........................................................098 050 2120 BAAN FAA SAI BY ANGTHONG HILLS...................086 256 555 BAAN RAK TALAY .................................................. 077 430 326 BAN TAI ESTATE...................................................094 598 8475 BAANSUAY LAND & HOUSE..................................077 426 967 BAMBUH................................................................086 061 4280 BAN SWEET COCONUT.......................................089 500 9800 BASE DEVELOPMENTS.........................................077 961 762 BAVARIA VILLAS ................................................. 083 590 6190 Bay Residence Koh Phangan ..................... 086 074 9219 BEACH REPUBLIC................................................ 089 011 9538 BLUE BUILDING PROPERTY ..............................082 819 5815 BLUE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION .................... 087 046 1314 BLUE SEA RESIDENCE .......................................083 593 3967 BONDI AUSSIE BAR & GRILL ..............................084 630 4676 CALLISTO LUXURY VILLAS.................................081 893 5996 CD&P......................................................................081 924 9574 CENTURY 21 ZAZEN PROPERTIES....................093 580 3072 CHAWENG BAYVIEW RESORT...........................077 414 071-5 CHAWENG COVE BEACH RESORT......................077 422 509 DHEVATARA PROPERTY........................................077 430 326 Dream Villa........................................................098 040 0956 ECO REAL ESTATE ASIA........................................077 961 991 EMERALD RESIDENCE........................................081 903 8003 EVER ASIA ENTERPRISES..................................093 575 4757 EXCLUSIVE VILLA ................................................084 708 1501 HILLSIDE VILLAGE...............................................081 903 8003 HOLLYWOOD VILLA..............................................083 396 0244 HORIZON HOMES...................................................077 417 005 HORIZON Residence...........................................077 417 005 Infinity Residences & Resort Koh Samui.....077 914 050 IVL Property........................................................ 077 417 113 KOH PHANGAN LUXURY VILLAS..........................077 374 354 KOH PHANGAN HOLIDAY HOMES......................087 898 3918 KOH SAMUI LAND & HOME..................................089 474 1837 KOH SAMUI PROPERTIES.....................................077 951 620 KALARA INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES..............077 246 100 KIRIKAYAN...............................................................077 247 867 LOTUS TERRACES...............................................089 972 3043 LUXURY LIVING KOH SAMUI...............................091 034 3808 LUXURY VILLAS AND HOMES...............................077 427 648 LUXURY VILLA SAMUI..........................................084 842 7506 LUXURY VILLAS SIAM..........................................087 922 8381 LUXURY PROPERTIES KOH SAMUI......................077 423 503 MANDALAY BEACH VILLAS.................................093 878 2824 MANDALAY SAMUI DEVELOPMENTS ................093 745 0566 Marina Bay Samui.............................................098 742 6760

MINI GOLF.............................................................081 787 9148 NARESH..................................................................077 426 944 NAUTILUS.............................................................082 427 4888 Nature Architects.........................................063 592 8956 NIRVANA Villa.... ..................................info@nirvana-villa.com OCEANS VIEW RESIDENCE..................................077 423 503 OCEAN 11 BEACH FRONT RESIDENCE.............089 813 5715 OCEANIS SAMUI.....................................................077 423 503 OVERSEAS PROPERTY PORTFOLIO ................080 535 1725 ONYX REALTY ......................................................093 878 2824 PALM CREEK RESIDENCE...................................081 374 0014 PALM GROUP ASIA...............................................085 795 9393 PANORAMA GROUP SAMUI.................................083 597 8633 PEARL PROPERTY...............................................081 370 2480 PHATHONG RESIDENCE.....................................089 813 5715 PLUMERIA PLACE..................................................077 430 043 REMAX ISLAND REAL ESTATE ...........................080 041 0420 REPLAY SAMUI ..................................................... 077 448 201 RESOTEL GROUP INTERNATIONAL...................081 737 3076 SAMRAN GARDENS.............................................089 474 1837 SAMUI BURI BEACH RESORT............................077 447 275-9 Samui Emerald Villas....................................098 437 5231 SAMUI ESCAPES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT..... 077 245 136 SAMUI EXOTIC PROPERTIES................................077 484 962 SAMUI Living Company....................................093 697 6647 SAMUI PHANGNAN PROPERTIES.......................081 979 0679 SAMUI PROPERTY INVESTMENTS.....................087 886 6437 SAMUI PROPERTY CENTRE ...............................083 182 5430 SAGE LAND & HOUSE..........................................089 016 9750 SAMUI RESOTEL BEACH RESORT.......................077 422 374 SAMUI BE ONE CO., LTD...................................... 077 960 560 SAMUI BEACH VILLAGE.........................................077 430 326 SAMUI DIAMOND PROPERTIES..........................087 895 4132 SAMUJANA............................................................080 886 4226 SAITARN SAMUI....................................................094 805 7799 Seanado Property & Management...........062 686 2888 SHAnti Samui......................................................092 470 4817 SIAM IMMO COMPANY.........................................081 850 6475 SINTHORANEE PROPERTY...................................077 414 222 SKYPIA SAMUI......................................................098 742 6760 Solar City..........................................................095 361 4559 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 LIMCHAROEN LEGAL...........................................093 575 9675 BLUMENTHAL RICHTER & SUMET.......................077 231 732 CHARNDELL DISPUTE MANAGEMENT................02 514 9170 DFDL Legal & Tax.................................................077 960 757 MANIT ASSOCIATES...............................................077 458 135 NAI ANDREW PARK..............................................081 830 4462 NSP & LAWS FIRM..................................................077 458 204 SUKHOTHAI INTER LAW........................................077 430 642 VITTAYA BUSINESS LAW OFFICE ........................077 484 470

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ENGINEERING SERVICES EASTERN TECHNICAL ENGINEERING

077 295 316

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

FINANCE SERVICE GFS AUSTRALASIA...............................................085 795 9393 MBK GUARANTEE................................................081 278 5382

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

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

MANAGING SAMUI..................................................077 430 010 SQUEAKY CLEAN WINDOWS..............................087 013 7650 The Clean Team................................................064 415 9439

OTHER BANGKOK AIRWAYS ...........................................077 422 512-9 BLUECHIP INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY..........089 651 0020 FIREWORKS SAMUI.............................................087 263 4371 KLIK ASIA...............................................................089 866 4515 SAMUI RESCUE..............................077 421 444/087 263 4371

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

TESCO LOTUS........................................................077 245 400

DMA........................................................................085 790 1520

TS-TEAK.................................................................081893 4935

RS BUILT ..............................................................086 271 0156 SAMUI ARCHITECT.............................................. 085 782 1852 SIL ARCHITECTS..................................................083 690 9700 STERLING CONSTRUCTION THAILAND.............085 233 9630 Nature Architects.........................................063 592 8956

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

MAINTENANCE SERVICE AirAsia...................................................................02 515 9999 ADEPT ASIA...........................................................081 978 3712

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