Samui Phangan Real Estate December-January 2017

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EDITORIAL

EDITOR'S LETTER Looking back on the last issue and preparing the last few articles and my notes for the High Season December/January issue it’s almost difficult to know where to start. The shock that came to us all with the passing away of our beloved King, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, also known as Rama IX. The mourning period that followed has been something that we have all taken part in but has been sadly misinterpreted by some foreign media. Any disruption in tourist arrivals can be closer linked to the wrong information that was given out without much thought for the King and his subjects. Those that still came only saw a wonderful respect for our King and the disruptions to normal life especially life as a tourist were minimal. It was even wonderful to see many tourists taking active part in the mourning ceremonies to show their respect to His Majesty. Now with first part of the mourning period over we are all looking forward to the coronation of our new King and a bright and prosperous future for Thailand.

2016 has certainly been a turbulent year all over the world, but as before both Samui and Phangan still stands as two of the most beautiful tropical island destinations and still are certainly one of the best choices in buying your dream property. With that all of us at Satayu Publishing would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a successful and prosperous New Year 2017.

Crispin JG Paton-Smith Editor

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LUXURY 3 BEDROOM SEAVIEW VILLAS FOR SALE Phase 2 available now CHAWENG NOI, KOH SAMUI

Experts on Koh 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 hands-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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www.luxuryvillasamui.com, www.mamboretreats.com (Samui-Phuket-Bali-Sri Lanka), Email: rentals@luxuryvillasamui.com 1/36 Moo 6, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand 84320 Tel: +66 (0) 77 484 634

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realty in focus inside & out 22 Retail Therapy Pure Collections

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Retail Therapy Eye Catching & Ethical

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Outdoor Living SOO SANTAĂ? Beanbags

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Developer In View Anamaya Samui

82 Property Design Marina Bay Samui

38 Retail Therapy Tipota Island Home Kitchen Concepts

Legal Buzz Important Issues in Property Transactions

70 Property Report

Seasons Baht Finance Greetings

32 Architect's Talk PET Bottles In Home Construction

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Hot Property Horizon Residence

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Personal Profile Scott Weinmann, Samui Aerial Mapping

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life on the isles 118

Koh Samui Map

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Koh Samui Living

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Koh Phangan Map

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Koh Phangan Living

the legal arena 130

Land Title Deeds

131 Chanote 132

Tips for Starting the Biz English

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Tips for Starting the Biz Chinese

island life

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Tips for Starting the Biz German

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His Majesty King Bhumibol Aduluyadej

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Tips for Starting the Biz Russian

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Tips for Starting the Biz French

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Building Regulations

108 Green Living/พื้นที่สีเขียว

พลังงานแสงอาทิตย์

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Energy Saving technology for

Air Conditioners Units 114 Island Scoop News From The Island 116

Home Help X'mas Tips

146 Villa Rentals

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Island Contacts

SALES : +66 (0)80 535 1725 Rentals : +66 (0)81 737 6808 info@overseaspropertyportfolio.com www.overseaspropertyportfolio.com R e d u c e d

S A L E

FOREIGNER OWNERSHIP Type: Land (S1096) Views: Sea

Size: 1,644sqm Location: Laem Yai

Price: 2,900,000 THB

POOL VILLA Type: Villa (S1065) Views: Garden/Pool

Bed/Bath: 3/2.5 Location: Bophut

Price: 5,000,000 THB

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FOREIGNER OWNERSHIP Type: Condo (S899)

Bed/Bath: 2/2.5

QUIET AREA Type: Villa (S1177)

Views: Garden/Pool Location: Choeng Mon

Views: Garden/Pool

Price: 6,500,000 THB

Price: 7,500,000 THB

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Bed/Bath: 3/3 Location: Maenam

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**UNDER VALUED** Type: Apartment (S1005) Bed/Bath: 3/2.5 Views: Sea Price: 7,900,000 THB

Location: Big Buddha

GOOD VALUE Type: Villa (S1112) Views: Garden/Pool

Bed/Bath: 3/2.5 Location: Plai Laem

Price: 9,000,000 THB

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

“YOUR INDEPENDENT ESTATE AGENT” Est. 2008

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NEAR SANTIBURI Type: Villa (S658) Views: Garden/Pool

Bed/Bath: 3/3.5 Location: Maenam

WALK TO THE BEACH Type: Villa (S938)

Bed/Bath: 2/2

Views: Garden/Pool Location: Choeng Mon Price: 9,990,000 THB

Price: 9,500,000 THB R e d u c e d

S A L E

LARGE GARDEN Type: Villa (S865)

Bed/Bath: 3/2.5

LARGE HOME OR B&B Type: Villa (S1180)

Views: Garden/Pool Location: Chaweng Noi

Views: Sea

Price: 11,500,000 THB

Price: 12,000,000 THB

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Bed/Bath: 7/6.5 Location: Bang Por

S A L E

WALK TO THE BEACH Type: Villa (S1040)

Bed/Bath: 3/3.5

BEACH FRONT ESTATE Type: Villa (S1134)

Views: Garden/Pool Location: Choeng Mon

Views: Partial sea

Price: 12,600,000 THB

Price: 13,500,000 THB

Bed/Bath: 4/3 Location: Bang Por

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

INDULGE YOURSELF IN THIS HIDDEN GEM A fully serviced boutique property development of 11 exclusive four to five bedroom villas.

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

Close to the beach, restaurants, bars and all amenities.

Rental program offering exceptional returns.

FOR INFORMATION ON SALES Telephone us: +66 (0) 93-697-6647 Email us: info@samuiliving.com, www.samuiliving.com

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Stunningly formed vases and household decorations that will beautify your home adding style and purpose. www.puresamui.com

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Development for sale | Building Partnership?

Angthong Sunset Sea View Villas Chonote LOTS FOR SALE LIPA NOI

Excellent Investment

Up to 20% DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE 50% Financing Available the development is for sale 18 Million Baht 1.5 Million Per Rai

Lots starting at 400,000 Baht for 500 SQM LOTS 400 SQM TO 1,500 SQM

undeveloped land 1.2 Million per rai

Electric and Water to Lots as Needed Elevation is under 125 meters Участки земли под застройку с видом на море в LipaNoi . Общая стоимость 18Млн Бат Электричество / Водоснабжение / Подъезды к участкам / 26 Участков доступны. ОТСРОЧКА платежа 50% стоимости / СКИДКИ до 20%. Цены от 400,000ТНВ за 500 м.кв. Доступны неосвоенные участки от 1,2Млн Бат/Рай

24 LOTS SOLD Major Concrete Roads Finished

Angthong Sunset Villas E-mail: angthongproperties@gmail.com Website: www.angthongsunsetvillas.com Tel (Eng) : +66 (0) 89 972 1539, (FR) : +66 (0) 83 389 8966 Tel (Rus) : +66 (0) 81 081 2341, +66 (0) 88 108 2395

Modern living spaces

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

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

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

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

HS0425

Location: Choeng Mon

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

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

Price : 13.5 Million THB

FOR SALE LS0299

Location: Choeng Mon

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

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

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

Choeng Mon, next to Sala Samui.

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

HS0515

Location: Bophut

Well-designed villa located in Bophut with a nice open plan living/ dining/kitchen area and both bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms.

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2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms Private parking area Private swimming pool Fully furnished

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270sq.m land size / 200sq.m built-up area Convenient location

Price: 6.5 Million THB

HS0513

Location: Bangrak

This is a two level beautiful duplex with a direct access to a communal swimming pool and stunning views over the bay of Bangrak.

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3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms Private covered parking High quality finishing and materials

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Price: 7.5 Million THB

HS0520

Fully furnished 174sq.m of living space / 22sq.m terrace Within a gated & fully managed community

Location: Bophut

Recently refurbished 3-bedroom villa with a Thai-modern style in a residential area located in Bophut.

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3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms Outside BBQ area Private pool Land size: 500m

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Outside BBQ area Fully furnished Convenient location

Price: 11.9 Million THB

HS0521

Location: Bangrak

Well This four-bedroom villa with a modern open design and built to high standard enjoys truly stunning views over the bay beneath it. It also faces East which allows one to see beautiful sunsets all year long from the villa.

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4 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms Private covered parking High quality finishing and materials

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Fully furnished 498sq.m built-up area Within a gated & fully managed community

Price: 22.5 Million THB

HS0305

Location: Plai Laem

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

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

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2 Km from Choeng Mon beach Chanote land title deed Sea & sunset views over Bangrak bay

Price: 8.5 Million THB

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Land size: 1,026m2 Chanote land title deed Easy access to the plot Convenient location

AVH0012

Location: CHOENG MON

• 3 Bedroom property • Walking distance to beach • Partial sea views

FOR RENT

• Private swimming pool • Maid service twice weekly • Within a gated community

Rate: $325 USD p/night

AVH0069

Location: CHOENG MON

• 2 Bedroom property • Walking distance to beach • Fully furnished & equipped

• Private swimming pool • Maid service twice weekly • Within a gated community

Rate: $200 USD p/night

AHV0070

Location: CHOENG MON

• 3 Bedroom property • Walking distance to beach • Exceptional sea views

• Private swimming pool • Maid service twice weekly • Within a gated community

Rate: $400 USD p/night

HR0042

Location: BOPHUT

• 2 Bedroom property • Close to the beach • Access to communal pool

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

Rate: 45,000 THB p/month

HR0223

Location: BIG BUDDHA

• 3/4 Bedroom & 5 bathrooms • Home cinema room • Excpetional sea views • Pool table & pinball machine • Close to the sea • ADSL & wireless internet

Rate: 60,000 THB p/month

LV0063

Location: CHOENG MON

• 4 Bedroom property • Panoramic sea views • Private swimming pool

Rate: $400 - 795 USD p/night

• Within easy reach from 2 coves • Fully furnished & equipped • TV in all rooms & Internet

PICTURE LIFE HERE

Multiple award-winning contemporary luxury villa with direct beachfront in Koh Samui for 53.xxM,-THB

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

T: +66 77 484 970 M: +66 93 878 2824 info@onyxthailand.com onyxthailand.com

Onyx Realty, 1/35 Moo 6, Bophut, Boonjumnong Modern Apartments & OfďŹ ce Space, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320, Thailand

inside & out | architect's talk

PET Bottles

We have all heard of recycling and reusable waste but how many of us have considered using these materials ourselves? To go one step further how about considering building a house out of PET bottles, you know the normal plastic ones we actually throw away or put in for recycling each day. PET bottles are from the start a waste of energy and cost more in energy and materials than often the drinks inside. But why in the world would we choose to make a house out of these bottles. Well let’s have a look at the advantages.

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Plastic PET bottles are thrown away and can be collected or bought back from recycling yards at almost no cost. So already a main component of your house could be let’s say very cheap.

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PET bottles are non-brittle; unlike bricks this gives the house substantial support but let’s them absorb shock without breaking down.

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PET bottles used in construction mean your house is Bio Climatic, what that means is if in the tropics for example you would be shielded and insulated from the heat. In colder climates it would work the other way around.

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PET Bottles are reusable

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in Home Construction

Throw away waste bottles for building a house? Yes, it is hard to think of a bottle as a brick. But a mud-filled bottle is just as strong as a brick and whatever you can do with a brick, you can do with a bottle too.

When you make a clay brick, the time and energy used right from mixing the clay to baking it in the kiln and taking into account the energy used for that, you will see that the bottle brick is far more energy-efficient.

The technology also reduces the carbon emission that happens during the baking of an ordinary brick. The heat generation from cement factories can also be reduced as this technology uses only five percent cement. The foundation for the entire construction is obtained from building waste and so the mountains from which granite is blasted out can be saved too.

PET bottles can last as long as 300 years this is undoubtedly longer than the cement used to bind the bottles together in the walls!

How would you build with these bottles?

The PET bottles are used as the main building block material instead of bricks. This saves waste, reduces the amount of cement needed and makes building quite simple. PET bottles are collected and filled with a fine sand. Considering the amount of waste plastic PET bottles here in Thailand this could be an exciting and sustainable project.

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Live Life. Love Pure.

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Pure Samui Co., Ltd., 108/11 Moo 1 Bophut, 84320, Koh Samui, Suratthani, Thailand 248 | info@puresamui.com | www.puresamui.com

samui phangan estate +66 real (0) 926 524

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

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

50% FINANCING AVAILABLE

STARTING PRICE 3,900,000 THB FOREIGN FREEHOLD

APARTMENTS

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

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

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Oaxaca stool

Tipota Color and fashionable design are not taking a back seat with Oriental Living.

These beautiful pieces and more can be viewed at their new showroom. www.oriental-living.net

Oaxaca table

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Rosy sofa Nikita dining chair

Alcatraz table

Ruji coffee table

Rujl side table H51

Merbabu occasional chair

Heist chair with stool

Mercury chair metal frame

Hegar armchair [+cushion]

Mercury chair graph

Skypia Samui Skypia Samui answers the demands and wishes of guests and owners alike by incorporating both full service property management and maintenance of the completed project whilst also insisting upon and delivering a style, concept and completed finish second to none.

With only a limited number of architecturally designed, stunning and very hip two, three and four-bedroom pool villas, Skypia Samui focuses not only on privacy, but on very expansive open plan living and dining areas with private terraces and stunningly beautiful infinity swimming pools.

Skypia Samui is simply

“Out of this world�

Enjoying truly breathtaking sea views in a truly unique Development, Skypia Samui.

Prices Start 8.9 Million Baht CONSTRUCTION STARTED

For a copy of our brochure, floor plans and

to schedule a site inspection please contact us.

Pool Villas

Birds Eye View

Skypia Samui

Telephone: +66 (0)98-742-6760 Email: info@skypiasamui.com www.skypiasamui.com

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Kitchen Concepts

They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, where cooking, communication and entertaining takes place. It is also one of the most important design elements when building and renovating, for the very same reason. So much time is spent in this communal space that a lot of thought goes into the style, feel and practicalities of a great kitchen.

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Here are some ideas for a cool and classy looking kitchen that is great for chefs too!: Classic colour palettes Keep your colour scheme neutral or classic when designing your kitchen to make it feel large, clean and un-cluttered.

The lighter the colour, the bigger your space will feel.

Integrated storage and workstations It’s becoming increasingly popular to integrate appliances and workstations into the design of a kitchen to create a sense of flow and cohesion. It’s important to ensure that appliances such as fridges and microwaves don’t dominate the aesthetic of your kitchen and this focus stops your kitchen looking cluttered and busy. Storage in a kitchen is a must, so having a ‘butler’s pantry’ that is tucked behind joinery is a great way to provide generous storage while being discreet.

Add some life Beautiful floral arrangements, large leafy greens and decorative herb planters bring life to your kitchen space.

It is a great way to bring the outdoors inside and add an organic touch to your kitchen space.

Open shelving and decorative detail Choose beautiful ceramics, vases and storage containers to display on open shelving. If you have something beautiful, put it on show, but don’t over clutter!

Materials and finishes Kitchen counters, cabinetry and appliances are all very important to get the look and feel of your kitchen design right. Depending on whether you are looking for a traditional, modern, beachy or country style kitchen, all of these elements need to be aligned to create the overall look.

There is a vast array of options available for beautiful counter tops, such as; natural stone like marble and granite, reconstituted stone such as Caesarstone and corian, solid timber tops and the industrial look of stainless steel. Your cabinetry should compliment the counter tops in both colour and texture, and be sure to choose high quality cabinetry hardware for soft closing and solid storage space.

Splash backs Glass and mirror Glass or window splashbacks are the current go-to for modern kitchens due to their easy-clean and clutter free disposition. Clear fixed glass or windows enables the outdoor light to filter through into the kitchen space, and glass splashbacks come in an array of colours. Mirror is another great option as it will reflect the view and add interest to the kitchen.

Tiles Tile splashbacks are the traditional choice, however, have been revitalized through the vast choice of styles and designs, like detail mosaics and industrial subway tiles. There is some maintenance involved, as the grout tends to discolour over time, but are a great way to add interest, texture and colour to a kitchen and tiles laid in unexpected ways also can add drama.

Natural stone Marble or granite splashbacks are quite a bit more expensive than standard tiles, but add a luxurious touch and character to a kitchen because each piece is unique. Stone requires resealing from time to time to keep it stain-resistant.

Stainless steel Sleek, stainless splashbacks are very in vogue, particularly in industrial style kitchens. While they can scratch, they are hardwearing, easy to clean and the small scratches are all part of the look of a stainless steel kitchen and works well teamed with natural stone benchtops and neutral coloured cupboards.

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Bar stools Bar stools can be a beautiful design aspect for your kitchen, but before you get excited about selecting some gorgeous bar stools for your breakfast bar or center work bench, be sure to measure up to ensure you get the height right for your stools. If the bar stool is either too tall or too short, it will make the bench an impractical space.

Lighting Lighting is one of the most important elements to a well designed kitchen – after all, kitchens are for cooking, so we need to have the right kind of lighting to keep us safe while cooking up a storm, as well as having the option for ambient entertainment lighting. To achieve a good balance of lighting, ensure you include task lighting over the practical areas of the kitchen and ambient lighting over dining spaces. Pendant lights can add a luxurious detail to what is generally a very practical space. Add the detail elements where you can!

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

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Footprint 360 sqm, swimming pool and suggestive sea view, land plot 830 sqm.

This alluring 3 master bedroom villa is located in the South of Lamai in a very cozy area.

The villa is on 2 levels: 2 master bedrooms en-suite, over water walkway, 2 spacious terraces, stairs with waterfall at the 1st floor. At the 2nd floor grand master bedroom en-suite with a double seats Jacuzzi, an open space area with a modern kitchen and living room with a magnificent sea view terrace. At the ground floor there is the house system room / store and a beautiful swimming pool with bar and plunged stools. The villa is fully furnished with Thai Style interiors from Chang Mai. PURPLE ORCHID VILLA

For Sale: 12.5M THB

For rent: start from 4,200 THB per night

Affordable beautiful 135 sqm. house, with a land plot of 450 sqm. located in the South of Lamai in a very lovely area. The villa has a spacious living room and kitchen, 2 master bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large roofed terrace, storage/laundry room and a very large garden.

The building is fully furnished, the bedrooms have wooden floor, air conditioning and fan are installed in each room.

The property is sold with European style kitchen, fully furnished living room, bedrooms and bathrooms. Must see!!

SWEET HEAVEN VILLA

For sale: 12.9M THB

For rent: start from 3,150 THB per night

3 bedrooms with a floor area of 200 sqm. with a partial sea view, communal swimming pool and tropical garden. The property is located in a very peaceful area in the South of Lamai.

At the first floor there are the living room, kitchen, a bedroom, a bathroom and a very large roofed terrace. At the second floor there are two spacious double bedrooms, both with private bathrooms and a panoramic balcony with sea view.

The villa is sold fully furnished with teak wood furniture in modern Asian style from Chiang Mai. The kitchen is built and furnished in modern European style and fully equipped.

BLUE HILL RESIDENCE

For sale: 12.9M THB

For rent: start from 3,150 THB per night

Brand new built-to-last 2 master bedroom villas, floor area 100 sqm, plots between 360 and 430 sqm, fully furnished, located in a residential area in Lamai.

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

Each villa includes living room, kitchen, 2 double bedroom, 2 bathrooms, a spacious roofed terrace with tropical garden view. Under the terrace there is a large room that can be used as laundry and/or storage room.

Each building is handed over fully furnished with teak wood Asian modern style, modern European style kitchen including various accessories.

BLUE COCONUT RESIDENCE

For sale: 5.9M THB

For rent: start from 1,890 THB per night

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

NEW CONDO IN LAMAI CENTER (GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY) New Nordic Koh Samui Lamai Hotel and Resort has a perfect location in the centre of the Lamai beach, in a quiet and relaxing area with International restaurants, shops, easy style markets and also only 2 minutes walking distance to the beach.

Looking for a good investment offer or an island retreat? New Nordic launched its very first project in Koh Samui only a few months ago and the units are going fast. Book your unit today by contacting your sales agent!

For more information contact Marco +66 828 195 815 or hill@samuibluebuilding.com

10% RENTAL GUARANTEE!

Magnificent 3 bedroom/3 bathroom villa, with office, cinema room, large private pool and garden, located in Chaweng Noi, one of the most popular residential area on the island.

In Bangrak, nice and pricedunder-value 2 bedroom/2 bathroom house, recently renovated and with private garden.

This well-priced 2 storey townhouse is part of a brand new complex located in Bangrak: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, modern style, with a large communal pool and private garden.

Floor plan: 360 sqm Land size: 566 sqm Land type: Chanote title

Floor plan: 100 sqm Land size : 240 sqm Land type : Chanote title

Floor plan : 109 sqm Floor plan : 700 sqm Land size : start from 72 sqm Land size : 2,400 sqm Land type : Chanote title Land type : Chanote title

Sale price: 15M THB

Sale price: 4.9M THB

Sale price: 2.95M THB

This 4 bedroom/3 bathroom breath-taking villa is located on Plai Laem Hill. With its luxurious living spaces, elegant landscaping with stunning seaview, the amazing infinity private pool and a serene atmosphere, it’s the ideal place for an unforgettable holiday retreat.

Sale price: 39M THB

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Eye Catching & Ethical A cheerful blend of bold black-­and-­white patterns and brilliant pops of colour are the heart and soul of Happy + Co. We believe businesses should be socially responsible. So for each product we sell, 10% of our profit is invested into our sustainable Happy + Co Farm.

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Batik cushions in a range of designs and colours

Striking Linen designs in assorted prints

Assorted napkin and tea towel designs

Wingback Chair and ottoman in a variety of prints and colours

For more information on the Happy + Co. range coming soon to Thailand, contact : Orchid House Design & Interiors orchidhousesamui@gmail.com, Natalie: 091 159 9673

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SOO SANTAÏ SOO SANTAÏ is an Indonesian brand created by a French designer, based in Seminyak, Bali.

Since 2009, SANTAI produces indoor and outdoor furniture that are sold throughout the world. The main showroom is based in Seminyak, and now these amazing pieces that will literally form part of your life can now be bought in Koh Samui at Pure Samui Co., Ltd. SANTAÏ offers an amazing wide range of bean bags for interior and exterior design with a reputation of high quality products.

Their products are available in several models and twelve different brilliant colours that will add fun and form to your life.

The pleasure of sitting on a bean bag is different from sitting on a chair or a sofa. Children as well as adults can relax and feel comfortable on bean bags which add to the beauty of the home décor and give a remarkable affect with different colours. Home décor can be a real challenge. If a children’s bedroom is in pink and blue, then bean bags can be selected accordingly.

The fact is that fun spaces in the house can be created with over-sized bean bags which tempts the family to slip and melt in them. Sitting as a couple on a bean bag was always fashionable and fun. The notable Big Mama Strap bean bag is a good example of over-sized bean bags.

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Big Mama Straps

Bring colours into your life with bean bags There is no doubt about the positive effects of colour to human life. Having nice and well matched colours around you will certainly enchant your senses and make you feel great. This is why you need to know more about simple beanbag interior dĂŠcor. Certainly decorating your home with colourful and designed beanbags will make you always feel happy and relaxed. Just add colour to your life with beanbags. Wall you need is to imagine the colour that usually enchants your senses and tickles your fancy when you want to buy beanbags for your home. Since your home is the final point you normally revert to after a stressful day at work, you need to make it comfortable and colourful. Easy, by just replacing your cushions with well-designed and colourful beanbags.

Take Your Outdoor Relaxation to another Height with Water Resistant Beanbags Bean bags can be just as much fun outside as inside and we are often asked what are the benefits of water resistant beanbags? Enjoy an amazing experience while relaxing outdoors with the help of your water resistant beanbags. At the poolside or even in the water these beanbags are fun and relaxation for all the family. The beanbags designed specifically for outdoor and marine use are made with features that made them suitable and importantly water resistant.

Did you know, Bean Bags Quicken Sleep after Sport or a Hard Day After strenuous sport or a hard day, your body needs rest and can easily respond to a special kind of cosiness. For that reason, since bean bag are loaded with comfort and pleasure your body will relax completely helping you sleep quicker and deeper.

These beautiful beanbags and more can be found at Pure Samui.

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LAEM SET

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RED VELVET VILLA

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THE VIEW BIG BUDDHA

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PRICE : THB 73,500,000

PRICE : THB 28,500,000

PRICE : THB 24,500,000

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

Villa Size : 550 sq.m.

No. of Bedrooms : 4 Facilities : Private pool

Property Type : Ocean view villa Location : Bang Por Land Size : 1,300 sq.m Villa Size : 545 sq.m.

No. of Bedrooms : 3+1 Facilities : Private pool

Property Type : Ocean view villa Location : Big Buddha Beach Land Size : 800 sq.m.

No. of Bedrooms : 4 Facilities : Private pool

SEAVIEW AT CHAWENG NOI HV174

MAENAM TROPIVAL VILLA HG90

TROPIVAL VILLA

PRICE : THB 20,900,000

PRICE : THB 20,900,000

PRICE : THB 15,900,000

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Property Type : Ocean view villa Location : Chaweng Noi Land Size : 500 sq.m.

No. of Bedrooms : 4 Facilities : Private pool

Property Type : Garden view villa Location : Maenam Land Size : 2,400 sq.m.

Villa Size : 388 sq.m.

No. of Bedrooms : 3+1 Facilities : 2 villas & 2 private pools

Property Type : Garden view villa Location : Maenam Land Size : 630 sq.m.

Villa size : 300 sq.m.

No. of Bedrooms : 3 Facilities : Private pool

LUXURY REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS 11/7 Moo1, Bophut, Koh Samui Suratthani 84320 Tel: +66 (0) 8 1968 3486, +66 (0)77 427 648 ext.108 www.epsamui.com Email: sales@epsamui.com

Maenam – 9.8 Rai

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LAEM YAI – 26.3 Rai

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PHANGKA – 10.6 Rai

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PRICE : on application

PRICE : on application

PRICE : on application

Located on Maenam beach with 95 meters frontage. This land has private access and is ideal for a luxury property and beachfront villas. This area is known for being one of the best beaches on the island with cool, deep, turquoise water year around.

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

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

Stunning beach land situated in the quietest area of Samui with soft white sand frontage. This area has the advantage of being a quieter area than the popular northeast and is suitable for an exclusive beach residence.

LIPA YAI – 3 RAI B056

CHAWENG SEA VIEW 3 RAI V186

LAEM YAI SEAVIEW 13.8 Rai

PRICE : THB 50,000,000

PRICE : THB 25,000,000

PRICE : THB 75,900,000

V188

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

Splendid ocean views showing most of the famous Chaweng Bay from these 5,012 sq.m. Located in one of the most private areas which is on the top of the hillside area, and adjacent to Chaweng. This land is perfect for someone who would like the breathtaking scenery of the Gulf of Thailand. Full road access through the property.

Stunning ocean view land located in Kao Laem Yai adjacent to the Four Seasons.

The land offers ocean views of the Gulf of Thailand which is perfect for a new development or investment in the future.

LUXURY REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS 11/7 Moo1, Bophut, Koh Samui Suratthani 84320 Tel: +66 (0) 8 1968 3486, +66 (0)77 427 648 ext.108 www.epsamui.com Email: sales@epsamui.com

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Recurring Issues Important to all Property Transactions in Koh Samui & Koh Phangan Our articles have appeared in Samui Phangan Real Estate Magazine for many years now and anyone who has read even a handful of articles will notice that the same themes reoccur regularly. The reason for this is simple. The fundamental steps that buyers must take to mitigate the risk of their investment in property is similar in all transactions. With the imminent arrival of high season upon us once again, we take this opportunity to set out the fundamentals that every potential buyer should be aware of in every transaction before making a financial commitment to purchasing real-estate in Koh Samui and Phangan.

Use a reputable and established Sales Agent Selecting a reputable and well informed sales agent with an established track record of closing deals in Koh Samui and Phangan is very important.

Whilst some sales agents list the developments which offer the highest commission, a reputable agent will conduct its own research into the developer, its legal structure and finances to ensure that the project is viable before listing the project for sale. An established sales agent will have an indepth understanding of the market conditions, up and coming areas and property prices and will be keen to avoid any transaction which will adversely affect its reputation and standing in the community.

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Know the Developer in Off-Plan Transactions It is important to make independent enquiries into the identity and resources of the property developer in offplan real-estate transactions. Buyers should consider asking the developer to provide a resume setting out its prior experience in the real estate sector (especially in Thailand but also overseas). Buyers should make independent third party enquiries to corroborate the information provided by the developer, such as visiting completed projects and speaking to buyers in other projects.

It is also important to ascertain how the developer intends to finance the construction of the project, if the developer is relying solely upon deposits paid by buyers to finance the build, it is important to establish what the consequences will be if the developer fails to sell out the project or other buyers are unable to maintain payments.

Undertake Thorough Due Diligence into the Land Title It is important to avoid assumptions with regards to the legality of the title to the land that the buyer is seeking to acquire an interest in. The existence of a number of previous owners does not automatically mean that the land has good title. Land titles in Thailand require professional review of original land title documents actually physically present at the relevant land office to determine whether or not the seller actually owns the land and whether or not there are any encumbrances registered over the land.

The history of the land title should be thoroughly reviewed by a legal representative and a comprehensive report should be issued with a clear opinion on the quality of the land title. It is important to establish whether or not the land has full legal rights of access both on foot and by vehicle and access to the electricity grid, water supply and drainage. Careful consideration must be given to the zoning, environmental and planning restrictions which apply to the land and any building erected upon it.

Litigation checks should be conducted against the land owner (and the authorized director of the land owner if the owner is a limited company) to ascertain if there is any issue with the property or the individuals selling the property which could affect the sale.

Check the Legal Structure It is important for potential investors to be aware that, whilst foreigners can own buildings, there is a general prohibition against foreigners acquiring ownership of freehold land in Thailand. Foreign investors can legally acquire a condominium unit in their own name, long term leasehold with renewal periods of 30 years renewal; collective ownership leasehold schemes (where owners committees share indirectly the freehold interest through corporate management structures).

It is important for buyers to ensure that the legal structure of the project complies with Thai law, maximizes the investor’s legal protection and is appropriate to the purchase transaction in question.

Negotiate the Terms of the Sale and Purchase Agreement The Sale and Purchase Agreement should clearly set out the key terms of the agreement between the parties including the price, payment terms, description of the property and the interest acquired and provisions relating to the registration of the legal transfer of ownership to the buyer.

The Sale and Purchase Agreements should also clearly stipulate who shall be responsible for taxes and registration fees relating to the transfer of the legal interest in property and stipulate the consequences of a breach of the Agreement by either party.

All significant verbal representations or assurances made by the seller/developer should be expressly incorporated into the terms of the sales contracts so as to minimize any ambiguity as to what was agreed between the parties.

Investors can protect beneficiaries, reduce tax liabilities and have a more saleable set of documents relating to their investment through the effective negotiation of the terms of the Sale and Purchase Agreement with the seller/developer.

Avoid Surprises Through Research and Understanding Foreign investors into real estate in Thailand must acknowledge and adapt to the difference in law and commercial practice in Thailand. Being prepared is an essential part of a safe investment. Finally, whilst advice from friends who may already have acquired an interest in property in Thailand can help, it is always prudent to instruct independent legal advisor to guide you through the differences in law and commercial practice and assist you to understand the nature and potential hazards of the intended investment.

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

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6 bedroom Villa ‘B’

5 bedroom Villa ‘C’

Pushing The Boundaries Of Function And Form

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6 bedroom Villa ‘B’

Koh Samui is arguably one of Thailand’s most stunning locations, with white sandy beaches and turquoise waters set against a backdrop of palm trees and a terrain of smooth boulders. These boulders were the primary inspiration for Anamaya’s design team, led by Misha Povstaniuk of architects A-MDM, as they set out to create a contemporary tropical living style that blends perfectly with the surrounding landscape. From the sea, the curve of Anamaya’s villas resembles clouds hovering above the hills, while the interior design brings the surrounding landscape into the expansive living areas. Anamaya presents us with a glimpse of how to push the boundaries of design, style and functionality.

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Anamaya Club

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For innovative designs to work and be a success, astute care and attention is needed. Perfect finish is essential as flaws can be easily spotted and immediately detract from the overall look. This is why revolutionary construction 3D printing is being utilised to create the Anamaya villas, a technique the team are pioneering on Koh Samui.

3D printing of complex elements using polymer concrete allows precise shapes and sizes to be produced that make up the fabric of the building, something that traditional building methods would not be able to achieve. Not only can amazing shapes be created with beautiful curves and intense detail, polymer concrete is strong, durable and easy to maintain, ensuring that Anamaya remains looking at its best for many years to come.

Sitting on the hillside and peak of the Samui peninsula, Anamaya consists of 9 villa styles with between 3 and 7 guest bedrooms together with 2 bedroom penthouse and loft-style apartments.

Owners and guest will have access to the exclusive Anamaya Club with rooftop restaurant, health & beauty spa, business centre and children’s daycare facility.

Many of the villas come equipped with a recreation room, private digital cinema and gymnasium. The largest villas also incorporate service kitchens, staff quarters and an abundance of entertaining space.

Weddings and events will be fully catered for with a dedicated villa set in 2,000m² of sunset facing gardens. All villas have enviable panoramic sea views and private pools, with the largest villas each having two infinity pools and entertainment decks facing sunrise and sunset.

Anamaya Phase One is scheduled for completion at the end of 2017.

For further information, pricing and availability, please email sales@anamayasamui.com or call +66(0) 83 107 9684 www.anamayasamui.com

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Seasons Baht Finance Greetings

As 2016 begins to draw a close and whilst 2017 is soon to begin, it’s an opportune moment to reflect upon property finance deals, which have been concluded or, met their demise throughout the year.

From successful sales of good cases and why they were concluded vs. rejected rationales, it is useful to reflect before we move forward unto the New Year and strive for new targets and goals. I am also sure, Mr. Trump & the Brexiteers, will also be setting new goals, along with the new Royal appointment to be, in Thailand.

First and foremost, property & finance methods have definitely changed throughout 2016, it has become pretty conservative and at the same time, an increased amount of due diligence is required before we even begin to talk finance, particularly for land.

Not a month has passed, without “encroachment” issues in the mainstream media, where land and buildings have been reclaimed by the NCPO & Junta, with pretty much no specific area of Thailand left untouched. What could in the past have been deemed as Forestry Land or National Park Area, buildings had been demolished and returned to its former self. Fortunately, our island of Koh Samui had remained relatively quiet in the main headlines, though places such as Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Phuket, Khao Yai amongst others, have featured quite heavily, with encroachment issues on a grand scale. The introduction of a DSI Map on the public domain,

allows for an instant snap shot to determine the level of risk required when financing land. If the DSI consider as possible Forestry or National Park Area, than finance can be more difficult to obtain, regardless of whether chanote titles had been issued legitimately.

Before finance discussions can than take place, it is now preferred to simply check out a land plot first, via a Google map link, copy of chanote and recent photos to see if it flags up on any “watch list”. At the same time looking for possible development/ construction issues under various land acts. How high above sea level? How far from the beach? What are the building regulations? Etc.… Important questions to consider before making a purchase or finance agreement! Often, we’ve been left in bewilderment by enquiries, where development goes up before any permit has been applied for and than when making the application, it is completely against the relevant authority regulations. As a lender, being left with a land plot, a half built project that would never get any permit, is not the best scenario as will incur a time & cost to remove the building. If that development also happened to be a condo and we had pre-approved the project for end user finance beforehand, we could than be left with a number of unhappy clients waiting for end user finance on contracts already signed, which in fact, could never happen since the building was illegitimate in the first place.

Some of the easiest, low risk finance cases with reasonably quick timescales over the past year surprisingly have been for condominium loans where we have not even seen the building before!

A most recent example, for a condo in Pattaya with a client whom we never met applied on a Thursday afternoon through one of our regular real estate agent introducers and paid for an appraisal. A purchase price of around 2.5m and a loan required of just 1.1m.

The next day we were provided all relevant supporting documentation and by the following Friday, the loan was approved and loan agreement ready for signing a few days later (even with a public holiday in the middle). The client background was a retiree living in Pattaya and on a regular pension income coming from the UK, able to provide bank statements to verify income. It was decided at present the exchange rate was not worthwhile to bring a lump sum into Thailand and would prefer to borrow whilst waiting for a better exchange. From start, to loan approval, in just 5.5 working days! Usually the appraisal company states a 10 working day turnaround however, if you happen to catch at the right time, things can certainly go smoothly and quickly.

Cases that have fallen d o w n o r h a d h u rd l e s t o overcome, have often been due to miscommunication possibly from third parties, little understanding of Thai regulations and methods or, as mentioned earlier land, which has been built on without any relevant permits. We had one case where the person who would be signing on behalf of a Thai company would not sign. Joint applications, where one applicant would assume ok that we don’t meet the other applicant and allow them to sign overseas with no notary or witness that the person was real. New condo buyers who assume that once the developer say the project is ready, assume it is 100% and ready to transfer with chanote and no snagging to be fixed (one case took 9 months snagging) and finally, another who after emailing all paperwork through to gain a loan quotation and than asked to print and sign in wet ink on all printed pages than post, so we have all original wet ink signatures…..simply posted without any wet ink signatures and expected to be approved. Often the minor issues can cause delays, though in some cases lead to a deal being lost.

This time of year, real estate investment in Thailand can be considered coming up to peak season.

Tourists and even local residents seem to have cash on the hip and are ready for direct property investment. Whether it maybe for a future retirement home, a condo for next year’s holidays or just looking

for an investment return in real estate, property purchases tend to spike and along with that, comes people looking for finance options. My “tips” to help easily clarify whether an individual will be going through with finance is the following: Land Send the following to the lender for quick confirmation consideration. Google Map, Land Title (Chanote), Recent Photos.

Villa Similar to Land, send Google Map, Land Title, Recent Photo & Construction Permit.

Condo Send the following to lender for quick loan quotation of all fees. Condo Name/Location, Floor No & Floor Plan, Size, Purchase Price, Chanote (if available), Date of Birth Borrower.

The above can be sent via Email, Line, Whats App, Messenger etc. The lender will first tick off if they are interested in the property with a loan size estimate and than, will confirm document requirements for the client. If the lender has no interest in the property or, if the lender lends to conservative or, if the loan property loan quotation is considered costly, there is little point to reach the document requirements step.

To conclude, 2016 was a year where lending and refinance saw a massive increase in applications, with many properties doing the “Kai Faak Circuit” on a regular basis looking for quick cash, condo owners looking for refinance to shore up liquidity and businesses, looking to offer collateral in exchange for quick cash. I would expect 2017 to continue in a similar format with an increase in end user finance. As the world observes Thailand continue to hit headlines pushing publicity that could capture new arrivals with spending power ultimately, helping to drive Thailand’s real estate market into the future growth that it commands.

I would like to wish all readers a pleasant December and a healthy and prosperous New Year.

For further information on how to Finance Property & Condos in Thailand or a link to the DSI Map, feel free to contact me in our office within the MBK Center, Bangkok, drop me a message on stuart@mbk-center. co.th or call my Thai mobile on 66 (0) 81278 5382 and I will be happy to answer any queries or forward you any relevant information.

Stuart M. Foulkes Head of Expat Section MBK Guarantee Co., Ltd. samui phangan real estate

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FOR SALE - STARTS FROM 4,5 THB M INDIVIDUAL UNIT OR THE WHOLE BUILDING 2 to 5 Private - Communal seaview pool with outside shower in the garden and communal BBQ area - Fully furnished - Western style kitchen with a laundry space - Large bathrooms with double sinks - Spacious showers - Very large terraces on every unit - Luxury 5 bedroom penthouse on 1 level with outside jacuzzi & a breathtaking view - Only 4 apartments (2 per level) and 1 penthouse on the whole last level - Very quiet & magical surroundings - Security 24/7

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RENTAL Beach Front apartment RENT - 48,000 THB/Month Ref: RE339 2

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- 100 Sqm fully equipped - 15 Sqm terrace - Western kitchen

Modern Thai style pool villa SALE - 14 M THB Ref: VI362 3 3 Private - 330 Sqm fully equipped with Chang Mai furniture - 2 Level villa - Double seat jacuzzi in the master bathroom - Large pool

Stunning pool villa SALE - 20 M THB Ref: VI342 3 3 Private - Amazing terrace - 280 Sqm fully furnished - Western kitchen - Modern living & large dining area - Ready to move in

PROPERTIES FOR SALE & RENT

MAENAM

Near the beach - Studio SALE - 4 M THB Ref: AP378 - 60 Sqm - 5mn to Fishermans Village - All condo facilities; garden, pool, wifi, laundry services, private parking.

- Restaurant/bar available

CHAWENG

CHEONG MON

Beach complex - apartment/condo SALE - 6,3 M THB Ref: AP369 2

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LIPA NOI

BANG KAO

Beautiful villa - quiet residence SALE - 6 M THB Ref: VI316 3 2, 100 Sqm - Private large pool (7m x 4m) - Western kitchen - Outside sala - Access to a restaurant, a bar & large communal pool

MAENAM

Beautiful pool villa SALE - 17,5 M THB Ref: VI361

Amazing beach club pool villa SALE - 25 M THB Ref: VI373

Beautiful sea view villa SALE - 15 M THB Ref: VI333

4 4 Private - Separate maids quarters - 300 Sqm ready to move in - Large spa underneath sala - Undercover outdoor terrace - Western kitchen with TV

3 4 Private - 240 Sqm fully furnished & equipped with a modern style - Beautiful living room - 3 New villa projects for sale, ready for construction

3 3 Private - Fully furnished & equipped with a modern style - 700 Sqm, 850 Sqm land - Spacious bath, jacuzzi & rain shower - Opportunity for a quick sale

For more information, please contact us: +66 (0) 77 961 991 or+66 (0) 85 795 9393 ecorealestateasia.com - palmgroupasia.com

“PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES”

With over 10 years experience and a wealth of expertise, we are totally committed to providing professional customer care and to respond to every question or owner request.

We understand the importance of providing reliable services, especially in an industry where this frequently occurs. We communicate and keep you informed during our management process.

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For more information, please visit our website: managaingsamui.com

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Absolute beach front living with Marina Bay Samui

Absolute beach front living is what has inspired the architects and design team from Marina Bay Samui. From the design and planning stage it was their aim to create something absolutely unique and very special. The result is an estate without peer in Koh Samui. Marina Bay Samui is Koh Samui’s first and only Residential Marina Development and is a very unique parcel of highly sought after beachfront land stretching between two of the most stunning white sandy beaches on the beautiful island of Koh Samui.

The first beach enjoys a stunning westerly aspect which offers truly breathtaking sunsets and magnificent views of the famous Five Islands and the Anthong National Marine Park. The second beach has stunning vistas of Lipa Noi Bay and will overlook the Five Star International, fully operational boating marina and beachfront restaurant.

Construction started in October of this year and they have only two Absolute beachfront villas available for sale now. Each beachfront residence has a total area of 342 sqm and has been designed as a series of pavilions all surrounded by or encompassing tranquil lotus ponds and water features. The stunning Balinese style entrance gates open onto a four bedroom, five-bathroom family residence that enjoys very modern open plan living and dining areas all opening onto expansive tropically landscaped gardens, pool terraces and infinity edge private swimming pools with direct uninterrupted views out to the famous Five Islands and amazing breath-taking westerly sunsets.

No expense has been spared on the construction and finish of these two spectacular beachfront residences, granite bench tops, handpicked Italian sandstone floor tiles and terraces gives each villa a very serene, modern beachfront appeal. The pièce de résistance is the master suite which incorporates full length floor to ceiling glass doors and windows which look directly on to the magnificent indoor/outdoor Balinese style, tropically landscaped fully fitted ensuite bathroom and jacuzzi. The master suite opens onto a very private lawn and pool terrace, which looks directly on to the white sandy beach, the stunning Five Islands and sunsets.

With a guaranteed completion of both beachfront villas being within six months, although they have started construction already there is still the opportunity for the new owner to have a say and choose finishing materials etc. and put their own personalized touches to their completed beachfront villa.

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HOT PROPERTY

APARTMENTS

• 1 & 2 Bedroom units • Sizes 45 / 57 / 58 / 92 Sqm • Prices start from 3,900,000 THB • Resort management & facilities

TOWNHOUSES

• 2 & 3 Bedroom units • Sizes 123 / 127 / 143 Sqm • Prices start from 8,610,000 THB • Resort management & facilities

Finished development. Units ready for inspection. Horizon Residence offers the perfect opportunity to be part of Koh Samui’s most attractive investment option.

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OVERVIEW

SUPERB LOCATION:

Only a four minute walk to the most beautiful beach on Koh Samui.

5 Minutes to the airport, 10 minutes to the heart of Chaweng’s shopping and nightlife centre.

GREENER LIVING:

The “green’ concept comes first and foremost with this development.

Sourcing environmentally friendly materials in construction and using modern energy saving technologies in the finishing, Horizon Residence Condominium will be the most ecologically envisioned on Koh Samui.

SERVICES:

Shuttle service to the airport and beach, maid service, room service as well as chauffeur, baby sitter, in-house spa treatments, tours and car and motorbike hire.

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

SAMUI PROPERTIES.,CO.LTD

HOT PROPERTY

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

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

LAND FOR SALE

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

Ref-No: LF001Y15

Ref-No : LH002Y14

Sea view land located in Chaweng

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

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

( open to reasonable offers )

( open to reasonable offers )

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

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

“ WE SERVE ALL PROPERTY NEEDS ”

HOUSE FOR SALE / RENT

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

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

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

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

( open to reasonable offers )

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

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

( open to reasonable offers )

HOUSE FOR SALE / RENT

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

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

Ref -no : HF002Y14

Ref-no : HR047Y14

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

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

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

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

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

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Scott Weinmann Managing Director, Samui Aerial Mapping

Good morning Scott and welcome to Samui Phangan Real Estate Magazines Personal Profile.

We’d like to start and ask where you originate from and how is it that you have ended up now on Samui?

I moved to Koh Samui from Williamsburg, Brooklyn, USA, where I had been living for a few years. I spent most of life in New York, and lived for 5 years in Los Angeles.

Are you with family here?

When I moved to Samui I was single. I was very fortunate to meet an amazing woman from Kazakhstan here, and we got married a little over two years ago. We have 3 children that we are raising here on Samui, and I have two adult daughters in the States.

Why Samui?

I started coming to Samui on vacation back in 2009. I’ve been very fortunate in my career and have been able to travel to some of the nicest places on the planet, but nowhere else did I feel the pull to return again and again like I did with Samui. I ended up vacationing here 3-4 times a year.

You have brought to Samui some technology that is quite new for us here with your company, Samui Aerial Mapping. Where have you gained your experience?

I started flying radio-controlled airplanes about 10 years ago. When DJI came out with the Phantom, I had to have it. It dawned on me that as soon as the right set of sensors were available, these devices had the potential to revolutionize the surveying industry. As soon as the requisite parts and software were available, I started the company.

What does Samui Aerial Mapping really do? Using helicopters to take still photographs is something of the past I now realise looking through your website but can you explain the technology you use to our readers?

We use drones to measure land. The drone photographs the land, recording the GPS coordinates, altitude, and focal distance to 50 points in each of hundreds or thousands of photographs. The technology is commonly referred to as LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) but our drones don’t use lasers, they use the visible light spectrum.

Do you build these drones yourself?

No, we use customized versions of the DJI Inspire drone. We upgrade the propellers, change the lens filters, and use specialized software to program the drone to fly a pattern that matches the land we are surveying.

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On your site you use the terminology Orthomosaics, terrain models, NDVI analysis and 3D models?

Can you explain these to us?

Sure. Our primary objective is creating 3D terrain models in SketchUP or AutoCAD. These are photorealistic representations of the terrain that architects and builders then use to figure out how to place the house(s) they are building. Orthomosaics are what happens when you take 200-1,000 aerial photographs of a piece of land, then stitch all those photos together to get one very large image of the entire piece of land.

For example, if we wanted to get one large image of a 50 Rai parcel of land, we would need to fly the drone up very high to get all the land in the frame. Using orthomosaic processing, we combine hundreds of images to get one very high resolution image. NDVI is a method for determining the health of crops rubber tree plantations, palm oil plantations, coconut plantations, etc. The drone flies over the plantation taking photos, and the photos are processed in a special manner to show areas of poor growth/health that need attention.

Who do you think would be interested in this and have you already been having some success on Samui?

We have mapped well over 50 sites on the island and neighbouring Koh Phangan. As the only Aerial 3D mapping firm in Thailand, we’ve been very busy. Architects and builders see what we do and they simply can’t believe it. It makes planning a construction job so much easier. Anyone building, buying or selling land that has any type of contour to it can benefit from this. The trickier the build site, the more valuable our 3D model is. If your land is flat and rectangular, you probably don’t need us.

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Obviously this is a question that would vary job by job but what are the time frames in the complete process?

For smaller properties, 5 rai or less, we can fly the drone on a Monday, process it Tuesday, and you’ll have results on Wednesday.

Does weather disrupt your work?

Yes, we are highly weather dependent, particularly regarding the wind. If the wind is blowing, we need to stay home.

How far out can these drones fly?

The drone could fly from Samui to Koh Phangan on one battery. The limit for our model is about 12 miles on one charge.

Can you fly them anywhere or are there privacy or air space restrictions?

There are all types of restrictions, and the restrictions vary by country. Thailand has strict rules, as does the FAA in the USA. You can’t fly over land you don’t have permission to fly over, and you can’t fly anywhere near the airport or temples. These are powerful tools, but in the hands of an inexperienced pilot, could be very dangerous.

Call us now Tel: +66 (0)90 158-3501 www.FaceBook.com/SamuiAerialMapping www.SketchFab.com/SamuiAerialMapping www.samuiaerialmapping.com

Your next holiday view Villa Maya is located on Koh Samui’s north east peninsula, a 3 minute walk to the beach and boasting spectacular panoramic views stretching from sunrise to sunset.

The villa has recently been completed to the highest standard and offers 4 bedrooms, open plan living areas and exquisite tropical decoration throughout.

2017 Launch Promotion Enjoy 50% discount on nightly rates at Villa Maya for all of 2017. Book your holiday now and take advantage of this amazing deal.

For bookings contact res@villamayasamui.com

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et on the hills of Chaweng Noi, and offering some of the best seaviews Koh Samui has to offer, with sweeping views of Chaweng bay and Koh Phangan, Verano Residence is one of the most exciting developments on the island at the moment. Less than 1km from the entrance of the residence is the stunning Chaweng Noi beach and all main amenities such as restaurants, international schools, international hospitals, Central Festival shopping mall, are less than 10 minutes away, making Verano Residence perfectly located for investors.

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After the quick success of Phase 1, Verano Residence launched Phase 2 in May 2016. The architect has still kept in mind the natural aspect of the residence and managed to integrate the villas in the beautiful surrounding mountains. While the concept remains similar, there have been some changes made in the layout for example by extending the living room areas and the outdoors to make it even more spacious and enjoyable to live in.

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2 types of villas are available on Phase 2 with the access to be either at the back of the property or in the front. Each villa has its own 2 vehicle private carpark, attached to a laundry and storage room. On the main floor there is a large open plan living, dining and fully fitted kitchen area with direct access to a large covered terrace and infinity swimming pool. There is also a guest toilet and a storage area on the main floor. The access to the top floor is an impressive 2m wide staircase, there you will find 3 large bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms and private balconies. In total, it’s nearly a stunning 400sq.m of living area at the disposition of each owner.

And not forgetting that every room in each villa has that stunning sea view!

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The infrastructure is second to none. While some developers choose to maximize their land by building as many villas as possible, Verano Residence made the choice to offer their investors large 8 metre wide roads and to give each villa at least 650 sq.m of private land. On top of that, infrastructure such as underground 3 phase electricity and fibre optic internet are onsite. While water can be an issue on the island, the residence has completed 4 deep wells with 2 water storage tanks of 150 cubic meters each to prevent any issue with water supply. Furthermore, each villa has its own private water tank.

So far, owners at Verano come from all horizons: China, Thailand, England, Australia, Hong Kong, South Africa, Singapore with approximately 50% of them having chosen Verano to be their permanent residence.

4 Villas have now been completed on Phase 1, with owners enjoying their dream properties. The remaining 2 villas of Phase 1 will be completed by the end of December 2016 and are already sold out.

All the villas of Phase 2 are now under construction, with the first villa to be completed by March 2017.

Only 3 villas are still available for sale.

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The Sales office (with one of the best coffees on the island...) will later be turned into the management office where owners and tenants will have direct contact with the management company.

The sales office is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm. If you need to arrange a visit, the team can come to pick you up at your hotel or villa.

Contact Tel: +66 83 182 5430 +66 92 267 1313 E-mail: sales@veranosamui.com www.veranosamui.com

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His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej

There is no one in the history of the Kingdom of Thailand that has done so much to enhance the well-being of the Thai people as His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, also known as Rama IX. He has initiated thousands of development projects that have greatly benefited the people, his children and the country.

“We shall reign with righteousness for the benefits and happiness of the Siamese people.”

This declaration, spoken at his coronation ceremony was his first public pledge to promote the welfare of all his subjects. Throughout his 70-year reign he has certainly fulfilled this promise. In the early years His Majesty was inspired by the example of his parents in working diligently to improve the lives of all the Thai people.

Although most of his childhood was spent in the West, he was taught to be aware of his roots and his debt to the motherland. This attitude formed a solid foundation for his deep understanding of the Thai people and society.

You will find it very difficult to find a home that does not have the portraits of His Majesty and other members of the Royal Family, and every Thai citizen is well aware and certainly proud of His Majesty’s achievements, that might not be the case with some foreigners living in Thailand and Satayu Publishing would like to publish this article so that foreigners have a better understanding of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej also known as the father of our nation. This article is written with a heavy heart and we together with the whole of the Kingdom of Thailand are in mourning as our beloved His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away on October 13th 2016.

Right at the beginning of his reign His Majesty made many visits to countryside areas throughout Thailand.

Together with Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, His Majesty would first visit the least developed areas of the country to see how the local people lived. The royal couple journeyed to each corner of the country, visiting villagers and learning of their living conditions, problems and finding their real needs at first hand.

His Majesty would then conceive projects and plans to answer their troubles and improve their condition. The pictures of His Majesty sitting on the ground or standing shoulder to shoulder with his loyal subjects, engaged in conversation, has become a familiar sight that touched the hearts of all Thai people.

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Image courtesy of Mr.Naratip Shalayonnawin www.SamuiMediaProduction.com

A tribute in Samui to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej - 13 November 2016 In 1948 was the last previous Supermoon and so this Supermoon in the middle of November 2016 was taken very seriously

by Thai’s all over Thailand and especially in Koh Samui. Absolutely thousands of people gathered together to pay homage and tribute to Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, also known as Rama IX. With carefully planned choreography and many hours practice a wonderful and very moving display was put on. People wearing black or white clothing and all holding candles for the King arranged themselves in the character of the number nine in the old Thai numerical style with the wording Samui beneath.

Image courtesy of Eak Samui | www.photographer-samui.com

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โดย พิชามญชุ์ รักรอด ที่ติดตั้งในครั้งนี้ คือ ระบบอินเวอร์เตอร์ ไฮบริด 5 กิโล วัตต์ เป็นระบบที่ ใช้แผ่น 300 วัตต์. จำ�นวน 6 แผ่น โดยมี แบตเตอรี่ 100 แอมป์ 8 ลูกต่อเป็นระบบ 48 โวลท์ จัดเก็บ พลังงานไฟฟ้าได้ 9,600 วัตต์ ซึ่งระบบนี้ รับประกันเลยว่า ไฟฟ้าจะไม่มีวันดับ เพราะแม้ว่าไฟจากโซลาร์เซลล์ จะหมด ไป แต่ก็ยังสามารถดึงไฟจากการไฟฟ้ามาเข้าอินเวอร์เต อร์ ไฮบริดนี้ ได้ ซึ่งเป็นระบบที่พระครูวิมลปัญญาคุณคิดค้น ขึ้น เพื่อต้องการให้ ใช้งานในบ้านและชุมชนได้

ท่ามกลางความประหวัน่ พรัน่ พรึงของมนุษย์ โลกในเรือ่ งภัย ธรรมชาติอนั เกิดจากอุณหภูมโิ ลกเพิม่ สูงขึน้ ในอนาคต พลังงาน แสงอาทิตย์จงึ อาจจะไม่ได้มสี ภาพเป็น “พลังงานทางเลือก” อย่าง ทีเ่ ป็น แต่อาจจะกลายเป็น “พลังงานทางหลัก” ทีจ่ ะเข้ามาแทนที่ ถ่านหินและฟอสซิล และลดการปล่อยก๊าซเรือนกระจกอันเป็น สาเหตุหลักของภาวะโลกร้อนได้ หากเราสามารถปรับเปลีย่ น พฤติกรรมมาใช้พลังงานสะอาดได้มากขึน้ นัน่ หมายความว่า เรา สามารถอนุรกั ษ์ทรัพยากรธรรมชาติและสิง่ แวดล้อมทีส่ มบูรณ์ ไว้ ให้ลกู หลานเราได้มากขึน้ ด้วย ซึง่ มันอยูท่ ต่ี วั เราว่า เราจะลงมือ ทำ�หรือไม่! คุณพักตร์วไิ ล สหุนาฬุ ผูป้ ระสานงานกลุม่ อนุรกั ษ์สง่ิ แวดล้อมอ่าง ลำ�พอกและโบราณสถาน เล่าถึงแรงบันดาลใจในการนำ�พลังงาน สุรินทร์ ในเดือนตุลาคมร้อนกว่าที่คิดไว้มาก แต่ก็ถือเป็น แสงอาทิตย์เข้ามาในชุมชนอ่างลำ�พอก "พีต่ อ้ งการสร้างชุมชนที่ สัญญาณที่ดีสำ�หรับภารกิจการติดตั้งแผงโซลาร์เซลล์บน เข้มแข็งผ่านเด็ก เพราะเขาคือเราในอนาคต เขาต้องมาแทนที่ หลังคาที่ศูนย์กลุ่มอนุรักษ์สิ่งแวดล้อมอ่างลำ�พอกและ โบราณสถาน ตำ � บลยาง อำ � เภอศี ข รภู มิ ซึ่ ง มี หั ว เรี่ ย ว หัวแรงในการติดตั้งเป็นน้องๆ เยาวชนทีมงานช่างขอข้าว โรงเรียนศรีแสงธรรม อำ�เภอโขงเจียม จังหวัดอุบลราชธานี โดยมีท่านพระครูวิมลปัญญาคุณ หรือ พระพลังแดด เป็นผู้ ให้คำ�ปรึกษาเรื่องการติดตั้ง การใช้งาน และการดูแลรักษา กับเด็กๆ จากกลุ่มเยาวชนอนุรักษ์สิ่งแวดล้อมอ่างลำ�พอก และโบราณสถาน ซึ่งก็คือผู้ที่จะดูแลศูนย์ฯ แห่งนี้ คอยเป็น ลูกมือ ช่วยหยิบจับอุปกรณ์ติดตั้งอย่างใกล้ชิด และเรียนรู้วิธี ่มเยาวชนอนุรักษ์สิ่งแวดล้อมอ่างลำ�พอกและโบราณสถาน อาสาสมัครชุมชน ร่วมเรียนรู้และติดตั้ง การดูแลรักษาจากผู้มีประสบการณ์อย่างตั้งอกตั้งใจ ระบบ กลุแผงโซลาร์ เซลล์บนหลังคาหรือโซลาร์รูฟท็อป © เริงฤทธิ์ คงเมือง/กรีนพีซ 108

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คุณพักตร์วิไล สหุนาฬุ ผู้ประสานงานกลุ่มอนุรักษ์สิ่งแวดล้อมอ่างลำ�พอกและโบราณสถาน ตำ�บลยาง อำ�เภอ ศีขรภูมิ จังหวัดสุรินทร์ ©เริงฤทธิ์ คงเมือง/กรีนพีช

เรา วันหนึง่ เราก็ตอ้ งตาย ดังนัน้ การปลูกฝังให้เด็กรูจ้ กั รักษาสิง่ แวดล้อม เห็นประโยชน์ของพลังงานสะอาด หรือการมีจติ สาธารณะ ปฏิบตั ติ นให้ เป็นประโยชน์ตอ่ สังคม มันเป็นต้นธารของการสร้างสังคมทีด่ แี ละยัง่ ยืน”

จังหวัดสุรินทร์ มีการทำ�นากันเยอะ ชาวบ้านก็จะเห็นว่า พลังงาน แสงอาทิตย์สามารถใช้ประโยชน์ ได้จริง มีราคาถูก และคุ้มค่าต่อ การลงทุน ในส่วนของการดูแลรักษา เด็กๆ จะต้องทำ�ความสะอาดแผงโซลาร์ ภารกิจหลักๆ ของศูนย์กลุ่มอนุรักษ์สิ่งแวดล้อมอ่างลำ�พอกและ เซลล์ โดยการเอาเศษใบไม้ออก และเช็ดฝุ่นด้วยการใช้ฟองน้ำ�ชุบ โบราณสถาน คือการเป็นแหล่งศึกษา สืบค้น ค้นคว้าหาข้อมูล น้ำ�ยาทำ�ความสะอาดกระจกเช็ด ระวังอย่าถูแรงๆ เพราะจะเกิด ของคนในชุมชน มีโครงการหลักๆ อยู่ 4 โครงการ คือ โครงการ รอยได้ แล้วล้างตามด้วยน้ำ�สะอาด และเช็ดให้แห้งสนิท ควรหมั่น กระปุกแตกแยกขยะ, โครงการการจัดการสิ่งแวดล้อมอ่างลำ�พอก, ทำ�ความสะอาดประมาณ 1-2 ครั้ง/สัปดาห์ การที่มีฝุ่นเกาะแผง โครงการเยาวชนศีขรภูมิ (Sikhoraphum Youth) และโครงการการ จำ�นวนมาก จะไปลดทอนแสงอาทิตย์ที่ตกกระทบและผลิตไฟฟ้า เป็นศูนย์ข้อมูลท้องถิ่นของชุมชน ได้น้อยลงเกือบ 20 เปอร์เซนต์เลยทีเดียว อีกทั้งยังต้องศึกษาและ ติดตามถึงการผลิตไฟฟ้าจากระบบเป็นะยะๆ เพื่อเพิ่มพูนความรู้ แต่ เ ดิ ม ศู น ย์ ฯ จะมี ก ารใช้ ไฟฟ้ า ตามระบบของการไฟฟ้ า ฝ่ า ย ความเข้าใจเพื่อประกอบการอธิบายให้กับผู้ที่มาเยี่ยมชมด้วย ไม่ว่า ผลิตแห่งประเทศไทย (กฟผ.) แต่เนื่องจากศูนย์ฯ เป็นเสมือน จะเป็นการอ่านค่าการผลิตไฟฟ้าจากแสงอาทิตย์ ปริมาณการใช้ ศูนย์กลางของชุมชนในการทำ�กิจกรรมต่างๆ ทุกครั้งที่มีงาน ไฟฟ้า ณ ช่วงเวลานั้นๆ ปริมาณก๊าซคาร์บอนไดออกไซด์ที่ลดได้ สำ�คัญ คนในชุมชนจะมารวมตัวกันที่นี่ก่อนวันงาน 1-2 วันเสมอ รวมทั้งสัดส่วนการใช้ ไฟฟ้าจากแสงอาทิตย์ที่ผลิตได้เองและการใช้ นับจากนี้ ไปหลังจากมีการติดตั้งโซลาร์รูฟท็อป คนที่มารวมตัวกัน ไฟฟ้าจากระบบของกฟผ. อีกด้วย เพื่อทำ�กิจกรรมร่วมกัน ก็จะได้เรียนรู้ถึงการผลิตไฟฟ้าจากแสง อาทิตย์ โดยตรง รวมทั้งการใช้ ไฟฟ้าที่ผลิตเอง การดูแลรักษา น้องเต้ นายชัชวาลย์ มั่นยืน หนึ่งในสมาชิกกลุ่มเยาวชนอนุรักษ์ เป็นการเรียนรู้ โดยตรงจากการใช้ ในชีวิตประจำ�วัน และเป็นการ สิ่งแวดล้อมอ่างลำ�พอกและโบราณสถาน กล่าวว่า “หลังจากที่ ใช้จากคนธรรมดา ซึ่งก็คือ เพื่อนบ้านที่รู้จักมักคุ้นกันดีนั่นเอง ศูนย์ ได้มีการติดตั้งการใช้ ไฟฟ้าจากโซลาร์บนหลังคาแล้ว ผมก็จะ อีกทั้ง ยังกระตุ้นให้เยาวชนที่ ได้เรียนรู้การติดตั้งและดูแลรักษา ไปเล่าให้เพื่อนๆ และคุณครูที่โรงเรียนฟัง เผื่อทางโรงเรียนจะ ระบบมาแล้ว ได้แสดงความสามารถในการเป็นผู้นำ�อธิบายระบบ มาดูและเรียนรู้การใช้พลังงานไฟฟ้าจากแสงอาทิตย์ ผมคิดว่าถ้า นี้ ให้คนอื่นๆ ได้เข้าใจ และนำ�ไปสู่การร่วมกันทำ�กิจกรรมที่ศูนย์ โรงเรียนสนใจอาจจะช่วยประหยัดค่าไฟฟ้าในโรงเรียนลงได้และ นี้มากขึ้น สร้างความสัมพันธ์อันดีต่อกัน ร่วมคิดร่วมทำ�กิจกรรมที่ เพื่อนๆ จะได้เรียนรู้พลังงานแสงอาทิตย์ที่อยู่ ใกล้บ้านได้จริงๆ ” เป็นประโยชน์ต่อสังคมและสิ่งแวดล้อม อันจะกลายเป็นผลึกพลัง สำ�คัญของชุมชนในการร่วมผลักดันนโยบายของประเทศต่อไป ความมุ่งมั่นของคนในชุมชน ซึ่งต้องการสร้างชุมชนเข้มแข็งที่ พึ่งพาตัวเองได้อย่างยั่งยืน เริ่มต้นจากการนำ�พลังงานหมุนเวียน ศูนย์กลุ่มอนุรักษ์สิ่งแวดล้อมอ่างลำ�พอกและโบราณสถาน ถือ ที่สะอาดมาใช้ ในชุมชน และความมุ่งมั่นของพระครูวิมลปัญญา เป็นต้นแบบของการเรียนรู้เรื่องพลังงานสะอาดของชุมชน ที่นี่จะ คุณ "พระพลังแดด" พระนักพัฒนาโรงเรียนพลังงานทดแทน มีการจัดสัมมนาเรื่องพลังงานหมุนเวียน ปีละ 2 ครั้ง เพื่อให้ความ ต้นแบบในการพยายามพัฒนาระบบโซลาร์เซลล์ เพื่อให้ทุกภาค รู้แก่ชาวบ้าน และสนับสนุนให้มีการนำ� “รถเข็นไฟฟ้าชุดนอนนา” ส่วนของสังคมสามารถใช้ ได้ โดยปราศจากข้อจำ�กัดต่างๆ ทั้งหมด อีกสิ่งประดิษฐ์ของพระครูวิมลปัญญาคุณ โดยเป็นรถเข็นพร้อม นี้ สะท้อนให้เห็นถึง พลังของมนุษย์ที่สามารถก้าวข้ามระบบ แผงโซลาร์เซลล์ สามารถเข็นไปในพื้นที่ห่างไกลไม่มีไฟฟ้า ใช้ช่วย ระเบียบภาครัฐและทลายทุกข้อจำ�กัดด้วยการเริ่มลงมือทำ� เพื่อ สูบน้ำ�เข้าแปลงนาได้อย่างง่าย มาใช้ ในภาคการเกษตร เพราะที่ สร้างสังคมที่พวกเขาอยากเห็นได้ ขอบคุณข้อมูลจาก www.greenpeace.org/seasia/th/news/blog1/blog/57945

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ENERGY SAVING TECHNOLOGY FOR AIR CONDITIONERS

CONTINEWM nets: The highest breakthrough in Energy Saving in the latest 10 years.

CONTINEWM® is a Made in Japan High-Tech AC Net made with a special material which naturally and permanently emits Far Infrared Rays (FIR). Far Infrared Rays disaggregate the molecules of water present in the air, making the air flow much smoother and increases the heat exchange ratio in the air conditioning unit. The result is that the AC compressor is more efficient and uses much less energy to run and reach the set temperature.

This is how CONTINEWM® Net is able to achieve energy savings. It is simple to install CONTINEWM by placing it on top of your air conditioning filter. There is no need to interrupt your air conditioning service during installation, no additional running cost after installation, and no special modification is needed on the outdoor or indoor unit of your air conditioner. The product has zero maintenance and can be installed by anyone without any technical skills, as we will demonstrate.

CONTINEWM NETS can be applied to any existing air conditioning unit producing a significant drop ~ 25% in energy consumption as shown for Banyan Tree Samui, Century 21 RE and many other worldwide.

CONTINEWM® does not need maintenance, electricity supply, or to be replaced since life span of it is longer than the air-conditioning unit in which it is installed. They provide a lifetime warranty. For example, Century 21 Samui save 24.6% on their electricity bill, with a ROI of 11 months, and Banyan Tree Samui saves 21.8% with a Roi of 16 months.

Also, as said the clients in Thailand (references are fully available) in which they have installed the ceramic nets in the office, the management have noticed that their staff were much more concentrated, less tired and more productive because of the improved quality of the air they breathe. In addition to the energy saving benefits of the CONTINEWM Nets, it has been verified that the far infrared rays emitted by CONTINEWM nets have multiple other benefits. Far infrared rays decompose the items that are the sources of odours such as sweat, proteins or lipids to efficiently eliminate odours. In addition to the effect of far infrared rays, CONTINEWM nets possess a permanent electrode which continues to emit a small current which gives it antibiotic functions (deodorises

from smokes and other biological odours, removes moisture and eliminates mould).

CONTINEWM is a real breakthrough in energy saving, which allows to reach an average 25% in reduction for energy saving costs: while being an established product in Japan for many years already, the team in Thailand has already tested this simple system in hundreds of Hotels and restaurants, spas and various business. Ideal installations include Shopping Centres, Offices, Hospitals, Factories, Schools, Hotels, Building developments, condominiums and villas.

They also have an office in Bangkok at “The River” by Raimonland building which can be visited to talk with the Bangkok Dealers.

Continewm Technology will be able to release and show the practical reports during a presentation we could organise any time in the future.

This technology, which they represent an exclusive for Thailand as sole importer, with an international team of engineering professionals in this field and expert dealers from Switzerland, Japan and France.

Continewm Technology also have a show office at The River / Raimon Land in Bangkok, where our headquarter is located, with branches also in Phuket and Samui.

In case of your interest we can provide any kind of further information and demonstrate the practical usage of the CONTINEWM NETS. Continewm Technology are always pleased to provide further information and also to inspect your project with our commercial and engineering personnel based in Koh Samui. They will need to see which model of Air conditioning you are using in your development in order to provide a sharp pricing for the product.

Please visit our website and check the attached images. www.continewm.asia

In all the properties where CONTINEWM Nets have been installed, there is a verified reduction in energy consumption. It is not by chance that this is a best-selling product in Japan; already installed in hundreds of commercial and residential buildings, factories and malls, industrial plants, food processing facilities and more. samui phangan real estate

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Turnkey property investment with guaranteed yield comes to Samui!

If you would like to make a property investment and don’t want to go through the hassle of renting it out yourself, you can choose one of these 2 latest developments - that Vauban Real Estate Samui presents exclusivity.

These 2 projects are represented by one of the most prolific hospitality and real estate groups in Thailand with already over 40 residences under their management. The group extend to new destinations in Thailand including Samui, with a unique concept.

Family resort residences ideally located and offering an excellent price value. Investors can purchase an apartment and receive 10% rental guarantee per year for 10 years, and a 10% cash back from full payment on certain projects.

This means that you get a guaranteed rental return of 10% p.a. paid monthly with the guaranteed option to have your unit be bought back after 10 years at the same price as purchased!

Samui Water World has the perfect location in the centre of the town of Lamai, with only 300 meters walk from the second longest white sandy beach of Samui.

Coral Beach Chumpon is located on a private lagoon beach with diving and snorkelling opportunities. You will see the endless stunning white sandy beaches, where mass tourism has not yet set foot, you will understand why this area is a secret paradise in Thailand and that you should not miss it!

For more inftormation please contact Vauban Real Estate Samui IT Complex Lamai, Koh Samui Tel: +66 (0) 77 963 146 Email: samui@vauban.co.th

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The latest, smooth and sexy addition to Br Munns International on Koh Samui, The Palms Bar and Grill is bringing a new breath of fresh air to the Chaweng bar and restaurant scene. The sleek upstairs dining area offers guests a fresh array of cuisine influenced by California and Mexico, featuring quality grilled meats and seafood, with light pastas and salads.

As the evening gets going, the ground floor bar and the Absolut Ice Bar SubZero provide the perfect backdrop to let your hair down in style with our range of premium wines, beers and liquors. Look out for the neon blue and purple palm trees next to Bondi Bar and Grill, you can’t miss us! Relax, unwind, enjoy!

Contact: kirkstucker@brmunns.com Mobile 0846304676 www.thepalmssamui.com standard in five-star villa rental and property management.

A full online management service will be implemented to include, but not limited to:

Skypia Samui Skypia Samui’s concept is of a truly unique and very special development, which will boast truly breathtaking sea views. There are only a limited number of stunning, very hip, architecturally designed two, three and four bedroom pool villas, all focusing not only on privacy but very open plan living and dining areas with expansive private terraces, infinity edge swimming pools and double car garages. Skypia Samui answers the demands and wishes of guests and owners alike by incorporating both full service property management and maintenance of the completed project whilst also insisting upon and delivering a style, concept and completed finish second to none.

All of the stunning pool villas at Skypia Samui offer individuals the opportunity to own and invest in a piece of paradise, lifestyle and a sea view location that many dream of but seldom ever find. Substantial rental income potential and capital growth are a certainty

with full professional property management, maintenance services and support.

Skypia Samui is located in an unbeatable location offering modern, luxurious sea view living which has inspired the Skypia Samui concept. Developed on one of Samui’s most truly stunning sea view parcels of land here owners can enjoy their own tropical investment and retreat.

The villa design concept accommodates maximum privacy, comfort and luxury. All villas feature private infinity pools, open plan concept living and dining areas, all with direct views to the sea, swimming pools and garden areas. Spacious bedrooms are all attached to unique tropical indoor private bathrooms.

All villas offer investors the flexibility of complete owner usage with excellent rental returns while your villa is not in use and fantastic capital growth.

Skypia Samui will implement and utilize cutting edge technologies, marketing and on site staff training to provide an international,

*Quality service standards, operating policies and procedures, operational manuals for all departments and onsite training to ensure consistent and professional service. *Pre-opening set up and operating departments and asset management programs. *A full range of technical service and support to owners. *Set up and operation of all accounting procedures, books and records, financial statements and the production of monthly and annual financial reporting systems and formats.

The benefit of this will be being part of a strong well established highly successful Management Company. You can be assured of substantial rental income and occupancy when you are not utilizing the villa yourself.

And let’s not forget the enthusiastic highly motivated staff and Management Team, Skypia Samui is simply “Out of this world”.

For more inftormation please contact Skypia Samui Tel: +66 (0) 98 742 6760 Email: info@skypiasamui.com www.skypiasamui.com

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XMAS TIPS Anyone can throw a typical Christmas party with eggnog, mistletoe and presents. But it takes style and panache to throw a real fun and festive tropical party in the middle of December heat. This Christmas, merge these two reasons for celebration into one fantastic tropical holiday party. Here are a few ideas for how to get your tropical Xmas bash to be the talk of the town.

1. Have Everyone Bring a Tropical Themed Pressie Have everyone bring one wrapped present for a Secret Santa among your friends. It's a fun and festive way to combine Christmas with the tropics. Just set a small price and let everyone bring a surprise.

2. Build Your Own Christmas Bungalows You've heard of making gingerbread houses, but what about tropical beach houses? Ditch the traditional four walls and a roof in favor of a more relaxed tropical abode for a small Christmas decoration.

Give your guests candy and toy palm trees to make their own beach houses out of these traditional Christmas decorations. Use sugar as sand for a fun and inexpensive ingredient. Build a little gingerbread beach house with your friends. It's a fun activity to do at any age.

3. Set Up a Samui Beach Bar Who cares that there's no snow outside? The temperature is high get to the beach and enjoy it.

Set up your bar with some of your best Christmas decorations and your favorite drink fixings. Whether you're playing bartender or letting people serve themselves, make sure you have all the supplies ready for the classic beach side drinks that you love. Also, have your blender and plenty of ice on hand to turn any great cocktail into an iced slush.

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How about our wonderful Thai food, did you realize some recipes adapt perfectly for some Xmas cuisine?

Thai Christmas recipes Jicama or Yam Bean('Man Kaeo' in Thai) This is a mouthwatering Thai Salad anytime of the year, but its particularly wonderful for serving around Christmas. If you can't find jicama at your local supermarket use some green apple. Nuts that can be used include peanuts, cashews, or slivered almonds.

I've also added cranberries for a festive touch, but in Thailand you'd be more likely to find pomegranate, so feel free to choose which you'd prefer. Any way you toss it, this Thai salad is very yummy, healthy, and gorgeous to serve.

- 1 jicama, peeled and sliced into matchstick-like pieces to equal approx. 2 to 3 cups 1 cucumber, sliced into chunks OR thick matchsticklike pieces - 1 red bell pepper, sliced - 2 green onions, finely sliced - 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander/cilantro - 1/4 cup peanuts, cashews, or slivered almonds - 1/4 cup dried cranberries OR fresh pomegranate - 1/4 cup fresh basil Salad Dressing - 1/4 cup lime juice - 2 tbsp. fish sauce, OR for vegetarians: 2 tbsp.

Thai golden mountain sauce - 1/3 tsp. shrimp paste or for vegetarians: substitute 1 extra tbsp. soy sauce - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 2 tsp. sugar - 1 fresh red chili, minced, OR 1/2 to 3/4 tsp. dried crushed chili from the spice aisle 1 tbsp. soy sauce

Special Thai Orange Fish Soup This beautiful Thai soup makes a elegant addition to any table. Serve it as a special appetizer for a dinner party or just make it for dinner In Thai, it's known as "Geng Som Pla" - which actually means "Sour Fish Curry or Orange Fish Curry" – it’s an ancient recipe from the Central Plains region of Thailand. It is a fieryhot soup with both sour and sweet overtones that make for a lively combination, especially when paired with your choice of fish and/or seafood. Plenty of fresh local vegetables are another characteristic of this wonderfully healthy Thai soup which can be enjoyed completely vegetarian if required!

- 6 cups good-quality chicken stock - 2-3 small to medium fillets of sole, snapper, or any "white" fish, cut into bite-size pieces - 10 medium shrimp OR other shellfish - juice of 2 oranges, OR about 1 cup prepared orange juice - 2 tsp. tamarind paste (available at Asian/Indian food stores) OR 2 tbsp. lime juice - 1 Tbsp. palm OR brown sugar - 3 Tbsp. fish sauce - 2 cups baby bok choy or other Chinese greens, chopped if leaves are large - handful cherry tomatoes - handful green beans, cut into 2 inch lengths - 1 small zucchini, cut into matchstick-like pieces - 3-4 fresh orange slices, cut in half PASTE: (Mix by hand or use a blender) - 1/4 cup red onions - 1/2-1 fresh red chili add more if you love the heat - 1 thumb-size piece ginger - 3-4 cloves garlic - 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper - 1/2 tsp. shrimp paste, OR 1 extra tsp. fish sauce - 1 tbsp. fish sauce - generous handful fresh coriander - Make the soup paste, either by mincing and stirring all paste ingredients together by hand, OR by placing paste ingredients in food processor and processing well.

- Warm a medium-size soup pot over high heat. Drizzle vegetable oil in the bottom then add the paste you just made. Stir-fry 1-2 minutes to release the fragrance, then add stock, orange juice, tamarind or lime, and sugar. When soup comes to a boil, reduce heat to medium.

- Add the firmer of the vegetables: the beans and "whiter" parts of the Chinese cabbage, if using. Simmer to 4-5 minutes, or until beans have softened.

- Add remaining vegetables, plus fish and shrimp.

Simmer 2-3 minutes, until fish has turned firm and opaque-white and shrimp are pink and plump. Finally, add the fish sauce. Tip: Don't over-stir at this point, as this will cause fish pieces to break up.

- Remove soup from the heat and do a taste-test.

It should be spicy, salty, and sour with overtones of sweetness. Increase flavor/saltiness by adding more fish sauce (if it's too salty for your taste, add more lime juice); then work on adjusting the sour-sweetness balance. Exactly how sour or sweet your soup tastes will depend on the sweetness of your oranges/orange juice, and the strength of your tamarind paste/lime juice which is quite sour. Add 1 to 2 tbsp. more brown sugar, as needed, OR up to 1/4 cup more orange juice (if juice is sweet). For a richer soup, add up to 1/2 cup coconut milk. If you'd like more spice and flavor, add a dollop or two of Thai chili sauce.

- To serve, ladle soup into bowls. Add several halfslices of orange to each bowl, then sprinkle over the fresh coriander. ENJOY! And for that after dinner cocktail?

Dragon Fruit Martini - Your guests will be surprised and delighted by this refreshing cocktail, and the marvelous-looking dragon fruit also makes a great conversation starter especially when you explain the nickname is Dragons Balls!

- 1/3 cup vodka - 1 tbsp. freshly-squeezed lime juice - 2 to 3 tbsp. white sugar, to taste - 2-3 ice cubes - 1/4 cup coconut milk - garnishes: dragon fruit wedge, slice of lime or star fruit - Prepare your dragon fruit by scooping out all of the fruit meat.

- Place dragon fruit flesh in blender. Add all other ingredients and blend 20 - 30 seconds on high speed.

Taste for desired strength and sweetness, add more vodka if not strong enough, or more sugar if you'd prefer it sweeter. If too sweet for your taste, add another squeeze of lime juice. If too strong for your liking, add more coconut milk. samui phangan real estate

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The Ridge Anamaya Samui Emerald Villas IVL Property Mandalay Beach Villas

Callisto Villas

Minigolf Petcharat Marina

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The Seasons Horizon Homes/ Horizon Residence/SIL Architects

Samui Living Company Satayu Publishing

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Archi Studio Seara Sports Panorama Group

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LIVING IN KOH SAMUI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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LIVING IN KOH PHANGAN

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

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

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

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

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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Dee Dee Villa Retreat An established award winning villa(s) now in its 10th year which has proven to be popular with young families and couples Situated on sixteen hundred square metres (1 rai) of private beach front land facing Koh Ma and Koh Tao Arranged as either a principle four bedroom, four bathroom villa or as two separate two bedroom, two bathroom villas. Both villas have fully furnished living rooms and kitchens Family friendly swimming pool with built in Jacuzzi/kids-pool, generous decking, sun beds and parasols Discounts available for Koh Samui residents subject to availability (min. 3nights) Retail prices start from 12,000 thb per night (low season)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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the legal arena l building regulations

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

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

(See diagram on opposite page)

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

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

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

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

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

Information courtesy of Manit Tajew (Senior Lawyer Miklaw Associates)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HOW TO FIND YOUR PERFECT ISLAND RETREAT

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

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

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

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

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

INFINITY RESIDENCES & RESORT ......... 089 666 0610

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

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

KALARA INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES..... 077 246 100

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LUXURY LIVING KOH SAMUI................... 091 034 3808

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

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

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

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

Villa Mya................................................. 077 417 113

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ISLAND CONTACTS PROPERTY DEVELOPERS/ ESTATE AGENTS 10 STARS REAL ESTATE...................................... 086 273 1117 ADVANCE INTER DEVELOPMENTS .....................077 231 625 ADVANTAGE PROPERTY.....................................081 892 6372 ANAMAYA SAMUI.................................................... 077 417 113 ANGTHONG APARTMENTS....................................077 430 326 ANGTHONG SUNSET SEAVIEW VILLAS.............089 972 1539 APOLLO BEACH CLUB ........................................085 906 2630 AQUALINA SAMUI.................................................081 837 6001 AZUR SAMUI.........................................................098 050 2120 BAAN FAA SAI BY ANGTHONG HILLS...................086 256 555 BAAN RAK TALAY .................................................. 077 430 326 BAN TAI ESTATE...................................................094 598 8475 BAANSUAY LAND & HOUSE..................................077 426 967 BAMBUH................................................................086 061 4280 BAN SWEET COCONUT.......................................089 500 9800 BASE DEVELOPMENTS.........................................077 961 762 BAVARIA VILLAS ................................................. 083 590 6190 Bay Residence Koh Phangan ..................... 086 074 9219 BEACH REPUBLIC................................................ 089 011 9538 BLUE BUILDING PROPERTY ..............................082 819 5815 BLUE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION .................... 087 046 1314 BLUE SEA RESIDENCE .......................................083 593 3967 CALLISTO LUXURY VILLAS.................................081 893 5996 CD&P......................................................................081 924 9574 CENTURY 21 ZAZEN PROPERTIES....................093 580 3072 CHAWENG BAYVIEW RESORT...........................077 414 071-5 CHAWENG COVE BEACH RESORT......................077 422 509 DHEVATARA PROPERTY........................................077 430 326 ECO REAL ESTATE ASIA........................................077 961 991 EMERALD RESIDENCE........................................081 903 8003 EVER ASIA ENTERPRISES..................................093 575 4757 EXCLUSIVE VILLA ................................................084 708 1501 HILLSIDE VILLAGE...............................................081 903 8003 HOLLYWOOD VILLA..............................................083 396 0244 HORIZON HOMES...................................................077 417 005 HORIZON Residence...........................................077 417 005 INFINITY SAMUI....................................................089 666 0610 IVL Property......................................................088 379 8363 KOH PHANGAN LUXURY VILLAS..........................077 374 354 KOH PHANGAN HOLIDAY HOMES......................087 898 3918 KOH SAMUI LAND & HOME..................................089 474 1837 KOH SAMUI PROPERTIES.....................................077 484 770 KALARA INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES..............077 246 100 KIRIKAYAN...............................................................077 247 867 LOTUS TERRACES...............................................089 972 3043 LUXURY LIVING KOH SAMUI...............................091 034 3808 LUXURY VILLAS AND HOMES...............................077 427 648 LUXURY VILLA SAMUI..........................................084 842 7506 LUXURY VILLAS SIAM..........................................087 922 8381 LUXURY PROPERTIES KOH SAMUI......................077 423 503 MANDALAY BEACH VILLAS.................................093 878 2824 MANDALAY SAMUI DEVELOPMENTS ................093 745 0566 Marina Bay Samui.............................................098 742 6760 MINI GOLF.............................................................081 787 9148 NARESH..................................................................077 426 944 NAUTILUS..............................................................082 427 4888

OCEANS VIEW RESIDENCE..................................077 423 503 OCEAN 11 BEACH FRONT RESIDENCE.............089 813 5715 OCEANIS SAMUI.....................................................077 423 503 OVERSEAS PROPERTY PORTFOLIO ................080 535 1725 ONYX REALTY ......................................................093 878 2824 PALM CREEK RESIDENCE...................................081 374 0014 PALM GROUP ASIA...............................................085 795 9393 PANORAMA GROUP SAMUI.................................083 597 8633 PEARL PROPERTY...............................................081 370 2480 PHATHONG RESIDENCE.....................................089 813 5715 PLUMERIA PLACE..................................................077 430 043 REMAX ISLAND REAL ESTATE ...........................080 041 0420 REPLAY SAMUI ..................................................... 077 448 201 RESOTEL GROUP INTERNATIONAL...................081 737 3076 SAMRAN GARDENS.............................................089 474 1837 SAMUI BURI BEACH RESORT............................077 447 275-9 Samui Emerald Villas....................................098 437 5231 SAMUI ESCAPES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT..... 077 245 136 SAMUI EXOTIC PROPERTIES................................077 484 962 SAMUI Living Company....................................093 697 6647 SAMUI PHANGNAN PROPERTIES.......................081 979 0679 SAMUI PROPERTY INVESTMENTS.....................087 886 6437 SAMUI PROPERTY CENTRE ...............................083 182 5430 SAGE LAND & HOUSE..........................................089 016 9750 SAMUI RESOTEL BEACH RESORT.......................077 422 374 SAMUI BE ONE CO., LTD...................................... 077 960 560 SAMUI BEACH VILLAGE.........................................077 430 326 SAMUI DIAMOND PROPERTIES..........................087 895 4132 SAMUJANA............................................................080 886 4226 SAITARN SAMUI....................................................094 805 7799 SHAnti Samui......................................................092 470 4817 SIAM IMMO COMPANY.........................................081 850 6475 SINTHORANEE PROPERTY...................................077 414 222 SKYPIA SAMUI......................................................098 742 6760 STEJ’Y PROPERTIES AND DEVELOPERS.........095 739 6170 SUNWAY VILLAS...................................................091 043 7977 TALING NGAM TROPICAL VILLA..........................089 651 0302 TANAPA HOME......................................................086 944 0476 THE BAY SAMUI.................................................... 084 111 7500 The Green Place Residence........................093 574 8735 THE ROYAL MOUNTAIN........................................081 956 1636 THE SEA KOH SAMUI.............................................077 961 982 THE SEASONS......................................................080 776 5822 THONG NAI PAN ESTATE.....................................083 391 8159 TROPICAL HOME.................................................082 179 3933

VANAYA LUXE PRIVATE VILLAS..........................093 745 0566 Vauban Real Estate Samui..............................077 963 146 VERANO RESIDENCE..........................................083 182 5430 VERTICOLOR SAMUI .............................................077 914 000 Villa Mya................................................................ 077 417 113 VILLA TAWAN........................................................094 598 8475 X2 RESIDENCES...................................................082 495 2525

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

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

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

SECURITY SYSTEMS

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

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

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

ENGINEERING SERVICES EASTERN TECHNICAL ENGINEERING

077 295 316

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

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

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

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

122/26 Moo1, Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani, 84320, Thailand Tel: +66 (0)77 423 460, Mob: +66(0)94 584 5258, scott@poolandshade.com, www.poolandshade.com

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Private jacuzzi on the roof for 6 pax

Chaweng City Apartment 3 bed, 2 bath, European kitchen, 2 balconies, private jacuzzi on the roof, fibre optic internet, 2 flat screen TV's, total living space approx 130sq.m including balconies.

4.9 Million Baht or best offer! was 6.9 Million Baht

Sunset Sea view land at Lipa Noi Hills 6.25

Rai

6m Concrete road 3 phase electric to border

Location : Mountain side over Nikki beach

1.7 million baht/RAi Contact: Phone: 083 597 8633, E-mail: PanoramaGroupSamui@yahoo.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

It simply is heaven on earth!

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