Samui Phangan Real Estate December-January 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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IVL Property is pleased to introduce the luxury resort development Anamaya Samui. Designed to complement the natural beauty of sunrise views plus beaches.

Anamaya Clubhouse to feature rooftop restaurant, pool bar, cafe, bakery, spa, business centre and boutique retail area plus wedding and event space.

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Koh Samui available for sale.

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EDITOR'S LETTER Tropical Musings from Paradise As joyous as the year-end can be, I’m sure we’re all feeling the strain of finishing up projects, closing out budgets, and trying to build a strong foundation to kick-off 2019 with. But whether you’re here on a well-deserved break or part of the large Expat community on Samui or Phangan you have certainly picked one of the best places in the world to celebrate Christmas and see arrival of the New Year 2019. Our Islands have everything to offer from a quiet Christmas with drinks on secluded sunny beach to a full blown 5-star experience at one of our fantastic hotels or restaurants. Personally, I will be celebrating Christmas at home and cooking myself. After visiting Jeff Egberts from Merchant Gourmet Samui I’ve now more choice than I expected for some of his delicious options and I’m enjoying putting together our Xmas Menu.

Our Christmas Edition Dec / Jan 2019 is always our biggest magazine of the year and being Edition Number 83 something to be very proud of. Not many magazines can boast almost 14 years of successful publishing.

This edition is no different and we welcome KASA Developments, Cocoon by HK, Asia Luxury Properties, Zen Dacha Villa, Bangkok First Aid Training and Villa Velks to our publication. The amazing front & back cover image is kindly from IVL Property, Anamaya Samui, this is the actual view from the site, just incredible.

But in the midst of ‘wrapping’ everything up (pun 100% intended) and transitioning into some well-deserved time off, we at Satayu Publishing would like to say thanks for all your support over the year and wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. But with all your celebrations and parties please be careful on the roads and do not drive under the influence.

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编者 来自天堂的热带省思 迎新送旧，相信我们都感受到该完成工作的压力，缩编预算并为迎接2019年打下一个坚实的基础 。 但无论您是在苏梅岛或帕岸岛度大假或者是处于当地外籍人士的社群当中，您无疑地已经选择了世 界上最好的地方之一来庆祝圣诞节并迎接2019年新年的到来。无论是在幽静的阳光沙滩上浅酌来度 过一个安静的圣诞节，或去一流的酒店或餐厅享受全面的五星级佳节，我们的岛屿应有尽有。个人 而言，我会在家里自己做饭庆祝圣诞节。在与外烩大师Merchant Gourmet Samui的Jeff Egberts谈过 之后，我现在有了比预期的还要多的美味选择，而且我会很开心地将它们加入我们的圣诞菜单中。 我们的杂志跨年圣诞版12月/ 1月一直是我们每年最重要的，也是我们值得骄傲的第83期，相信没有 多少杂志可以成功地出版了近14年。本期也不例外地迎来KASA Developments、香港的Cocoon、亚洲 豪华物业、禅居别院Zen Dacha Villa、曼谷急救培训和Villa Velks进驻我们的刊物。封面和封底精美的 图片则来自IVL Property和Anamaya Samui，图片是实景实拍，美得令人难以置信。 此外，在您“包装”行囊（嘻嘻…）前往您辛苦所得假期的同时，我们Satayu Publishing衷心感谢您全 年的支持，并祝大家圣诞快乐、新年快乐。但是在您各式各样的趴踢和庆祝活动后，路上请小心不 要酒后驾车。

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contents inside & out 28 Architect's Talk Villa Velks

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32 Island Home Sofa So Good 40 Outdoor Living Walking On The Beach

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realty in focus 44 Legal Buzz

The Benefits of Leasehold Ownership

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54 Legal Buzz New Work Permit Laws 48

Developer In-View Zen Dacha Villa

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Property Report Thailand Finance Greetings

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Property Design Sunflex Asia

66 Hot Property

DUNE By Kasa Development 70 Feature

Martin Porter from Overseas

Property Portfolio(OPP)

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island life

74 Lifestyle

Health Republic 80 Green Living/พื้นที่สีเขียว

ผลการส�ำรวจการตัดไม้ทำ� ลายป่าในอินโดนีเซีย

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Green Scene What is AB-CABS?

86 Island Scoop

News From The Island

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90 Home Help

Keeping Cool 92 Lifestyle

Merchant Gourmet Samui

life on the isles

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Koh Samui Map

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Koh Samui Living

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Koh Phangan Map

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Koh Phangan Living

the legal arena 106 Land Title Deeds 107 Chanote

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Tips for Starting the Biz English

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Tips for Starting the Biz Chinese

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Tips for Starting the Biz German

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Tips for Starting the Biz Russian

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Tips for Starting the Biz French

118 Building Regulations 120 Villa Rentals

directory 124 Island Contacts

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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

1 RAI SEA VIEW Type: Land (S1189) Views: Sea

Size: 1,600 sqm Location: Bophut

Price: 6,400,000 THB

LUXURY CONDO Type: Condo (S1529)

Size: 55 sqm Location: Maenam

Views: Sea Price: 3,200,000 THB

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PALATIAL SAMUI VILLA Type: Villa (S1526) Views: Sea

Bed/Bath: 8/8 Location: Plai Laem

Price: 248,000,000 THB

VILLA EXTENSIVE GROUNDS Type: Villa (S1435) Views: Garden/Pool

Bed/Bath: 3/3.5 Location: Laem Sor

Price: 13,900,000 THB

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LAND FOR PROJECT Type: Land (S1528) Views: Sea Price: 27,240,000 THB

Size: 10,892 sqm Location: Laem Yai

SEA VIEW VILLA Type: Villa (S1493) Views: Sea

Bed/Bath: 5/5.5 Location: Bophut

Price: 35,000,000 THB

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

“YOUR INDEPENDENT ESTATE AGENT” Est. 2008

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BEACHFRONT VILLA Type: Villa (S1518)

Bed/Bath: 4/4

Views: Sea/Beach

Location: Hua Thanon

RENOVATION PROJECT Type: Villa (S1508) Views: Sea

Bed/Bath: 4/4.5 Location: Bohput

Price: 13,500,000 THB

Price: 55,000,000 THB S A L E

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BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED Type: Townhouse (S1484) Views: Garden/Pool

Bed/Bath: 2/2.5 Location: Bangrak

Price: 3,800,000 THB

UNIQUE SEA VIEW VILLA Type: Villa (S1348) Views: Sea

Bed/Bath: 4/4.5 Location: Laem Set

Price: 42,812,500 THB

S A L E

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BEACHFRONT LUXURY

BEACHFRONT LUXURY

Type: Villa (S1491)

Bed/Bath: 5/5.5

Type: Villa (S1427)

Bed/Bath: 5/5

Views: Sea/Beach

Location: Plai Laem

Views: Sea/Beach

Location: Plai Laem

Price: 88,000,000 THB

Price: 90,000,000 THB

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

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

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

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

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Villa Velks

Luxuriously Designed Villa with Stunning Ocean Views

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This Property Design Section travels to Ban Makham on the North West of beautiful Koh Samui. Here we find the spectacular Villa Velks which is a multi-level mansion with unrivalled ocean and hillside views. Surrounded by lush coconut trees in a wonderful tropical atmosphere with six bedrooms and five bathrooms, four being en suite. This is a cleverly designed and exclusive modern styled luxurious and spaciously laid out mansion.

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This villa skilfully maintains a high level of absolute privacy but without losing out on the Open Plan lifestyle. Large open terraces with Salas and even a designer swimming pool lend to that perfect Tropical Environment. Inside there is a fully fitted Western-style kitchen with an oversized games room with fitted bar and pool table. Here there is a very lucrative rental income possible with the already fully trained staff available. Fully fitted staff quarters are on site and the villa includes secure and private parking with its own SUV Toyota Fortuner.

Land-SIze 980 m2, Floor Space 490 m2

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

inside & out | island home

Sofa so good Sofa so good…you have left the best till last. All your design choices are falling into place and so it’s time to take a rest and put your feet up. But something's missing…is it a nice comfy sofa you are looking for? Sofa’s can go anywhere, sitting room, bedroom, study or media room.

Buying a sofa is a major investment so take your time. Comfort is of prime importance unless you want to get rid of your guests quickly. How are you going to use it? Do you want to curl up all nice and cosy or stretch your legs out with your back resting against an arm? Soft or firm? deep or shallow, high or low, cushions or tight-back.

Sofa size, like so many pieces of furniture will be dictated by the size of your room. The arms and legs of a sofa will tell you a lot about style. Curves say comfort, straight lines modern and modular. Trappings such as piping, studs and trim will establish a sofas personality.

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Look for natural fibres like cotton or linen as they are a more pleasing aesthetic and will still look good even when they wear - a well lived in sofa gives character to a room. Synthetic fibres, whilst durable and stain-resistant can look cold and antiseptic. You can always add an ottoman with colourful fabric to create a different look.

A luscious velvet is super comfortable and the colours can be vibrant. Try purple, scarlet or ochre.

Leather wears the best and looks great as it ages, also handles animals and children with ease. shaped is popular if you have a large room and is often modular allowing seating to be separated.

Placing your sofa in the room is important. It doesn’t have to be placed against a wall. If you have the space, try it in the middle of your room with a rug and coffee table in front. A console table placed directly behind the sofa can enhance the overall look with a lamp and a display of flowers can add another focus to your room. So good sofa!

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

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

STARTING PRICE 3,900,000 THB FOREIGN FREEHOLD

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Luxurious Spacious Dream Living 39,000,000 THB

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WALKING ON THE BEACH

TIPS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR WORKOUT Besides offering beautiful scenery, the beach is a place where you can walk or stroll for miles without obstacles.

Without a doubt we have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Almost a shame if we didn’t use this stunning resource. Walking on the beach is a great way to burn calories and fat in a beautiful, relaxing setting. You’ll burn more calories exercising on sand than you will on the road or track. Walking on the beach can be the best of both worlds. You’ll get a great workout in a little bit of paradise. These tips will help you avoid injury and maximize your fat and calorie burning potential.

You may think that dry sand is easy on your joints because it is soft and giving. But it is not. That’s because your feet sink into the sand, making your muscles work harder to lift out of it on each step.

This extra effort translates into extra fat and calories burned. It’s also a great workout for your cardio vascular system. But also stress for the ankle joints so try to avoid walking on dry sand for extended periods of time if you aren’t very fit or have any chronic ankle, knee, or lower back problems.

Do your beach walking along the edge of the shoreline where the sand is firm and wet. Your feet will still sink down to some extent — not enough to stress out your joints, but just enough to make your workout more strenuous.

If you are recovering from a leg or foot injury, do not walk on sand. The uneven surface poses too great a risk for muscle strains or other injuries. Wait until you are completely healed before heading to the beach.

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You may think that dry sand is easy on your joints because it is soft and giving. But it is not. That’s because your feet sink into the sand, making your muscles work harder to lift out of it on each step. This extra effort translates into extra fat and calories burned. It’s also a great workout for your cardio vascular system. But also stress for the ankle joints so try to avoid walking on dry sand for extended periods of time if you aren’t very fit or have any chronic ankle, knee, or lower back problems.

Do your beach walking along the edge of the shoreline where the sand is firm and wet. Your feet will still sink down to some extent — not enough to stress out your joints, but just enough to make your workout more strenuous.

If you are recovering from a leg or foot injury, do not walk on sand. The uneven surface poses too great a risk for muscle strains or other injuries. Wait until you are completely healed before heading to the beach.

Here are some helpful tips to ensure you are successful when walking on the beach.

Sand reflects sunlight and absorbs heat, so wearing sunscreen for your beach walks is especially important.

Reapply sunscreen frequently, especially if you’ve been sweating or you’ve just come out of the water. Don’t forget these easy-to-overlook spots that come to your attention only after they are burned to a crisp: your ears, in between your toes, along the edges of your bathing suit, and the back of your knees and neck. Don’t forget the bug spray. Look for a product that is a combined bug repellent and sunscreen. Wear a hat and sunglasses to protect your face from UV rays. Such protective gear lessens the possibility of wrinkling and premature aging of your skin and also helps reduce your risk of skin cancer.

Avoid walking during the hottest part of the day, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Plan your beach walk around the sunrise or sunset to avoid heat-related complications.

Warm-up/Cool-down A five-minute warm-up for walking and cool down afterwards is essential for preventing strains and sprains. Don’t skip these important parts of your fitness routine! Be sure to begin your warm up on the hard sand and when your muscles feel warm and pliable, move to loose sand for a few minutes. Then switch back to the hard sand. Avoid walking on rippled sand, which can cause you to lose your balance and pull or strain a muscle or joint.

Be sure to drink plenty of water. In bright sunlight, you will dehydrate much more quickly than usual. And you’ll dehydrate even more quickly if you walk seaside, thanks to the salty air. Bring along a water bottle and sip it frequently as you stroll. Keep it in your ice chest under a shady umbrella between walks.

If you do a lot of beach walking, consider purchasing a pair of aqua shoes. Several companies make a special shoe for walking on wet surfaces. Large shoe companies make an aqua sock or slipper that is made of a quickdry nylon mesh; these also have extra-good traction to prevent slipping and sliding. If you are using your everyday walking shoes to walk on the beach, make sure that you dry them thoroughly and take great pains to remove every grain of sand from the inside of them. Remove the insoles and brush them vigorously. One unfortunately placed grain of sand can cause skin irritation, blisters, and discomfort.

Direction. Beaches have a natural slope to them. This will put strain on one leg more than the other. To compensate for this, spend half your time walking in one direction, then turn around and go in the other direction to avoid over-straining one leg.

Frequency. Brisk walking on the beach is a higher-intensity workout than road walking. You’ll notice your breathing will be much heavier and you’ll feel more tired than walking at the same pace on a hard surface.

So, don’t overdo it. Mix in beach walking into your walking routine two or three times a week.

Pace. Keep a brisk pace, but don’t push yourself to walk too quickly.

Remember that you’re burning extra calories just by walking on sand so walk at a comfortable pace to keep your balance and avoid injury.

Stretch. Spend ten minutes doing cool-down walking stretches to keep your muscles supple and healthy. samui phangan real estate

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SAMUI SWAY LAND

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START FROM 3.625 THB per SQM

SMALL LOWER PLOTS SOLD OUT, STILL AVAILABLE ONLY PLOTS C AND B

3.15 Rai

Amazing sea view plots in Plai Laem soi 8…. we have sold already all the lower plot and now we are ready to subdivide the second plot (triangle) of 3.15 rai in about 3 plots for 3.625 THB per sqm.

2.65 Rai

Still available the top plot (parallelogram), the best sea view; 2.65 rai for 7.5M per rai. HOT DEAL!

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

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

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

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

samui's best investment value and opportunity BLUE COCONUT VILLA VS05 6% rental guarantee for 3year The residence includes 10 charming villas (2 bedrooms each), common area with tropical garden, large swimming pool with chill-out area, staff accommodation (24 hours on site) and storage room.

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

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

6M THB

• Floor area 100 sqm + storage room 15 sqm | plots area from 360 to 430 sqm • 2 double bedrooms | 2 bathrooms • Lush tropical garden with swimming pool • Air conditioning, optic fiber internet Wi-Fi • Long term rentals available from 28,000 THB per month • last 3 units available (one swimming pool front)

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Footprint 360 sqm Land plot 830 sqm

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Air conditioning, internet Wi-Fi

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Hua Thanon (South of Lamai)

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Suggestive sea view and tropical jungle view

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Lamai area, convenient location 1 bedroom apartments (roughly 50 sqm) Stunning sea view Plot size 400 sqm with chanote

PANORAMIC 3 FLOOR HOUSE • Lamai area, convenient location • Amazing sea view • 180 sqm total surface area • Plot size of 360 sqm with chanote

Long term rentals available for 55,000 THB/per month

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18.9M THB

Large communal pool Suitable for rental business

VS43

9.9M THB

• 3 apartment 1 bedroom each • Terrace, garden and parking area

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Examining the Benefits of Leasehold Ownership for Foreigner Buyers of Property in Koh Samui and Koh Phangan.

It is a widely known fact that, with very limited exceptions, the ownership of freehold land by foreigners is prohibited in Thailand. Despite this, foreign buyers continue to attempt to use complex legal mechanisms structured through limited Thai companies in an attempt to control freehold land in Thailand. Such legal structures are usually in contravention of Thai law and do not stand up to legal scrutiny. A much more secure option for foreign buyers is acquiring a leasehold interest in Thai property. Many foreign buyers seem to be unaware that they are entitled under Thai law to lease land with identical rights to Thai persons and Thai Corporations and such leasehold ownership rights can provide adequate legal protection to the investment. The following article examines leasehold ownership structures in Thailand and discusses ways in which a foreign investor can enhance the security of a leasehold investment by understanding the nature of leasehold ownership in Thailand.

A Summary of Thai law relating to Leasehold Ownership Thai law stipulates that a registered lease is limited in law to a term of 30 years. Section 540 of the Civil and Commercial Code of Thailand states that: “The duration of a hire of immovable property cannot exceed 30 years. If it is made for a longer period, it is to be reduced to 30 years. The aforesaid period may be renewed, but it may not exceed 30 years

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审视外国人在苏梅岛和帕岸岛购买租赁所有权房产 的的好处 众所周知除了极少数的例外，泰国是禁止外国人拥有 土地永久产权的。尽管如此，外国买家仍持续尝试通 过组建泰国有限公司的复杂法律机制试图持有泰国的 土地永久产权。这种结构通常是违反泰国法律的，也 经不起法律的检验。对于外国买家来说，取得泰国房 产的租赁权是更为安全的选择。许多外国买家似乎并 不知道他们根据泰国法律有权向泰国人或泰国公司租 赁具有相同权益的土地，这种租赁所有权可为投资提 供充分的法律保障。以下文章解释了泰国的租赁所有 权结构，讨论外国投资者如何通过了解泰国租赁所有 权的本质来增强租赁投资的安全性 。 概述泰国租赁所有权的法律 泰国法律规定，注册租赁合同在法律上限制为30 年。“泰国民商法典”第540条规定：“租赁不动产 之期限不得超过30年。即使签订租期超过，仍应减至 30年。上述期限可续约，但自续约之日起亦不得超过 30年“。因此，省级土地办公室的官员会拒绝注册任 何超过30年的租约。在泰国超过三年的租约均须在 当地土地部门注册，不超过三年的租约则不需注册。 30年的租约显然并不是一个特别有吸引力的投资条 件，因为任何资本的增值都会被不断减少的租赁剩余 期限所抵消，而土地的潜在增值则被赋予租约期满后 收回土地的永久产权持有者。

from the date of renewal”. Accordingly, Land officers at Provincial Land Offices will refuse to register any lease with a term of more than 30 years. A lease of more than three years must be registered in Thailand, however, a lease for a term of less than three years does not need to be registered at the local land department.

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

Can A Lease be Extended for a term of more than 30 years?

A person or entity who grants a lease can provide the buyer with a contractual promise or “option” to permit them to renew the lease term for subsequent lease terms of 30 years each, once the initial registered lease term has expired. The provisions of Section 540 of the Civil and Commercial Code expressly allow the renewal of leases for subsequent terms of not more than 30 years. The lease renewal options usually take the form of a series of clauses in an addendum to the lease agreement stating that immediately upon the expiry of the initial registered lease term, the parties shall register a new lease on precisely the same terms for a further term of 30 years or the longest registerable lease term at the time of each contractual renewal. The rental for each contractual renewal is usually limited to no more than the cost of registering the subsequent leases.

Potential Issues with Lease Renewals and how to avoid them It is imperative for foreign buyers to ensure that the provisions for the renewal of the lease are as robust as possible and that the procedure set out in the contract with regards to the exercising of the lease renewal options are clearly defined. The identity of the Lessor in leasehold structures is an important consideration for foreign buyers and can have a huge impact upon the likelihood of the lease being renewed at the end of the initial 30 year term.

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

租赁合同可以延长30年以上吗？ 授予租赁的个人或法人可以向买方提供具法律效用的 承诺或“选择权”，允许买方在初始注册的租赁期满 后，得以每30年续约一次。“民商法典”第540条的 规定明确允许租赁续约每次不得超过30年。租赁续约 的选项通常涵盖在租赁协议附录中的一系列条款里， 规定在初始注册租赁期届满后，当事人应立即按照相 同的条款登记新的租约，续约期为30年或每次合同续 签时的最长可注册租赁期限。每次合同续约的费用通 常不会超过后续租约注册的费用。 租赁续约的潜在问题以及如何避免这些问题 外国买家必须确保续租条文尽可能地稳健，并明确定 义合同中有关行使续租选择权的程序。在租赁所有权 的结构中出租人的身份是外国买家的重要考量因素， 因其可能会对最初30年的租约期满后续约时的可能性 产生巨大的影响。 例如，签约时出租人仍在世，但是假设出租人在最初 30年的注册租赁期内往生，那么外国买家可能无法对 出租人的继承人强制执行其续约的权利。合同通常只 能在最初签署合同的当事人之间强制执行，因此继承 人通常不须受到上一代出租人所作承诺的约束。外国 投资者必须意识到，一个55岁与您签订30年租约的 出租人必须活到85岁才能在第一个注册期满而需续约 时产生作用。 如果出租人是个泰国的有限公司，那么外国买家就显 着地增强了租赁续约权的安全性。从法律上来讲，泰 国的有限公司是一个“法人”，亦即如果它不履行租 赁合同所规定的义务，它可以如活人一般地被起诉， 然而，与活人不同的是公司不会死亡或消失。尽管从 泰国有限公司取得租赁合同有其好处，但该泰国公司 本身仍须正确合法地成立并在租约期内妥善地运营， 此外，外国买家应确保与该有限公司的租赁条款不 会损害其租赁的权益。例如，租赁协议中任何允许 出租人将其租赁权利转让给第三方的任何条款均应 予以抵制。 samui phangan real estate

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of 85 in order to effect the renewal at the end of the first registered term.

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

More Sophisticated Leasing Structures can provide Foreign Buyers with Additional Benefits A number of leading property developers in Koh Samui offer a more sophisticated “Protected Leasehold Structure” to buyers in residential developments. In addition to the registered 30 year lease with lease renewal options, the investor is also provided with a share in an offshore company which in turn owns shares a limited Thai company which owns the project land and grants the lease to the each of the buyers. This structure allows the owners in the project, collectively, to exercise a degree of control over certain important decisions of the land owning company relating to the land, such as (in certain circumstances), the lease renewals. Such Protected Leasehold structures can provide foreign leasehold buyers with added investment security.

However, it is imperative that the legal structure is compliant with Thai law and in particular, that the legal structure is not deemed to be “illegal” because foreign persons control the freehold land title.

In conclusion, leasehold investments are a secure and viable means of acquiring an interest in real estate in Thailand for a term of years. However, foreign buyers and their legal representatives must ensure that the leasehold structure which is being offered is fully compliant with the laws of Thailand.

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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精密的租赁结构可以为外国买家提供额外的好处 苏梅岛的一些主要房地产开发商为其开发楼盘的买家 们提供了更为完善的“租赁保护结构”。 除了已注册 的30年租赁合同以及续租权之外，投资者还可获得一 家离岸公司的股份，而该离岸公司持有一家拥有该项 目土地的泰国有限公司的股份，并以泰国公司名义向 每个买家提供租赁契约。这种结构允许项目中的物业 主们（集体的）可对该拥有土地的公司在与土地相关 的某些重要决策时进行一定程度的控制，例如（在某 些情况下）租约的续签。这种受保护的租赁权结构可 为外国租赁买家提供额外的投资保障。无论如何，任 何法律结构均须符合泰国法律，特别是此法律结构不 应因外国人控制永久土地所有权而被视为“非法” 。 总之，租赁权投资是一种可以在泰国获得为期数年 房地产权益的安全可行的方法。但是外国买家及其 法律代表必须确保被提供的租赁合同结构完全符合 泰国法律。 本文由Limcharoen律师事务所（苏梅岛）律师 Tanun Rungwiwattanakool撰写， 请联系我们的苏 梅岛办事处：0935759675或发电子邮件至Samui@ Limcharoen.com 中文翻译：方良玉 Jade Fang 电话：0818938366 邮箱：jade.yu5566@gmail.com

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Zen Dacha Villa 禅居别院

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Koh Samui is without doubt now one of the worlds’ most famous and beautiful tropical Islands. Samui has absolutely everything to offer from stunning scenery to International shops and restaurants. Fame & Fortune along with great accessibility with Bangkok Airways has forged Samui into an international paradise, but also quite a busy one.

In the beautiful area of Laem Sor, hidden away from the tourist masses on a private road there is something very special. Zen Dacha Villa is one of the islands most exclusive villas, built on 1 Rai of land (1,600sqm) a Yoga inspired Villa from the award-winning architect M-Systems. A fabulous but tricky site set on a steep slope supporting a series of large granite boulders which were integrated with the design.

Motivated by the client’s passion for yoga, the pavilions form the eight limbs of Ashtanga. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a style of yoga codified and popularized by K. Pattabhi Jois during the 20th century which is often promoted as a modern-day form of classical Indian yoga. Ashtanga means eight limbs or branches of yoga mentioned in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, of which asana or physical yoga posture is merely one branch, breath or pranayama is another. 苏梅岛无疑的是世界上最着名和最美丽的热带岛屿之一。从令人惊叹 的美景到国际商店和餐馆，苏梅岛绝对应有尽有。名望与财富再加上 曼谷航空便捷的交通使得苏梅岛成为一个享誉国际的天堂，但也是个 繁忙的天堂。 在兰朔Laem Sor这个美丽的区域，隐藏在远离游客的一条私人小道 上有处会让您眼睛一亮的地方。Zen Datcha Villa禅居别院是岛上最 独特的别墅之一，由屡获殊荣的M-Systems建筑公司建于一整莱土地 上（1Rai=1,600平方米）的一幢瑜伽风格别墅。它是一处神奇而严峻 的建地，一连串位于陡峭斜坡上的巨大花岗岩，与整体的设计完美地 融合成一体。 基于客户对瑜伽的热情，八角亭以代表阿斯坦嘎瑜伽Ashtanga的八 支建成。Ashtanga Vinyasa瑜伽是由K. Pattabhi Jois在20世纪编 纂和推广的一种古老瑜伽风格，现已被推广为现代经典印度瑜伽形 式。Ashtanga意为帕坦加利瑜伽经中提到的八支或瑜伽分支，体位 法仅仅是其中的一个分支，呼吸或调息法则为另一支。

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The Journey - Strong & Delicate Ying Yang - Appreciation of Nature - Controlled Vistas - Exploration of the Mind

旅程

Interior Contemplation - Cross Ventilation and thermal comfort - Open roof structure - Top roof opening framing the sky - Side windows framing rocks and nature.

室内冥想

Sustainability - Cross Ventilation and thermal comfort - Solar Thermal Panels - Water Collection - Outdoor dining cool by shade of house & open to breezes.

展望性

- 强韧阴阳协调 - 欣赏自然 - 控制视角 - 探索心灵 - 通风良好温暖舒适 - 开放式屋顶结构 - 屋顶天窗 - 窗外天然岩石和自然景观 - 通风良好温暖舒适 - 太阳能板 - 收集天然水源 - 享有清爽微风的户外阴凉用餐处 samui phangan real estate

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Laem Sor, South East, Koh Samui

兰朔Laem Sor，苏梅岛东南角

- Set in a beautiful landscaped land plot of 1 rai - Designed by award-winning architect M-Systems - Five separate buildings, 6 guest bedrooms all with en-suite facilities - Games room, home cinema, spa area and yoga pavilion - A beautiful 20m infinity-edged lap pool - Tranquil private meditation garden - Covered open plan day-kitchen - Access to renowned yoga retreat - Independent maid's quarters with separate entrance - Secured, exclusive gated community - The perfect hideaway on one of the most visited tropical islands

- 坐落在一整莱的美丽园景中 - 由屡获殊荣的建筑公司M-Systems设计 - 五幢独立建筑，6套连卫浴设施的客房 - 游戏间，家庭影院，spa区和瑜伽馆 - 一座美丽的20米无边泳池 - 宁静的私人冥想花园 - 开放式日间厨房 - 使用着名的瑜伽休闲馆 - 分开而独立的员工宿舍 - 安全而有闸的独立社区 - 最受欢迎的热带岛屿世外桃源之一

Floor space: 1,030sqm Land size: 1,600sqm Asking price: On Application, Freehold title deed.

建筑面积 ：1,030平方米，土地面积：1,600平方米 更多相关信息与联系人： Asia Luxury Properties亚洲高端豪宅 +66 (0)92 772 1589 sales@asialuxuryproperties.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Thailand Finance Greetings As we draw near to the conclusion of 2018 and prepare for the year 2019 ahead, one can’t help but wonder where the year has gone.

Thailand, over the course, has seen a massive Chinese tourism influx and with that, changes to the way business is done. Whether the momentum will continue into the foreseeable future remains to be seen but for those who were able to capture at-least a small part of the new business demographic, must surely have been some kind of growth… The Thailand property finance business has also been subject to change. From purchasing luxury THB 100M upward penthouse condos, to snapping up sub THB 2M, 1 Bedroom units, to acquiring businesses and sea view villas, there is no part of the market left un-touched by our strength in numbers, Asian friends. 时间飞逝，转眼间又到了一年年底。大家应该都开始 准备起了2018年的年度总结，顺便迎接新的一年。 我想我们都会有所疑惑，怎么一年又过去了呢？在这 一年里，庞大的中国游客改变了泰国本地人做生意的 方式。这种改变的势头是否在可预见的未来是否能持 续仍有待观察，但对于那些能够抓住中国游客商机的 人来说，肯定是某种形式的增长。泰国房地产金融业 务也发生了一些变化。从购买1亿泰铢以上的豪华顶 层公寓，到抢购200万泰铢以下的一居室公寓，再到 收购公司以及海景别墅，我们数量庞大的亚洲朋友触 及了这个市场的方方面面。 At the start of this year, things were relatively straight forward. From a sombre December 2017, Thailand wanted to start the New Year on a push and was keen to see through many infrastructure changes to develop the longer term prosperity of the kingdom. Amongst several changes, a few highlights were, the Bangkok BTS & Rail network seeing speedy progress and new stations, the Bangkok to Pattaya/Utapao Airport saw

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upgrades and new speedy routes developed, the Bangkok to Northern Thailand had increased rail progress and talk of high speed connections on the EEC (Eastern Economic Corridor) were all over the news. At one point old social media favourites such as the channel, carving out the land between The Gulf of Thailand and Indian Ocean resurfaced along with Casino licenses being granted around Pattaya. Classic social media news and the country were clear to be on a push and optimistic for big things. Most recently, I had also seen reports a foreigner work permit, could allow the foreigner to work in more than just the place stated on the permit where in the past, it was required to be legal only, at the stated address. 从今年年初开始，情况表现得更加直接了。 从去年 12月开始，泰国希望新的一年有个强劲的开始，他 们热切的想要通过改善基础建设的方式带来长期的发 展。在众多项目中，有几项是值得一提的：曼谷的轨 道交通系统，随着天铁及地铁新线路的建成飞速发 展；曼谷到芭提雅／utapao机场已开发机场快线； 曼谷到泰国北部铁路升级；并且EEC（东部经济走 廊）的报道在新闻中随处可见。

有一段时间，传统媒体例如the channel开始报道， 泰国将在泰国湾和印度洋之间划出出一片土地，在芭 堤雅附近颁发赌场执照。显然，这个国家以及他们的 媒体都乐观地推动着这件大事的发生 最近我也有看到有关外国人工作签证的报道，相比以 前仅允许外国人在申报的地方工作，外国人将可以在 更多的地方工作。

When it comes to Thailand property Finance, as business has become more fluid, upgrades to products and more commercialised changes most recently took place. 当我们将目光放到泰国地产融资方面，由于这方面 的生意越来越多，产品的升级和商业化成为了近期 的主要趋势。 For a number of years, the Thailand Condo Finance Map, which details all condos around the kingdom offering easy and readily available finance, was known to offer a 3-4 week finance option and all rates at benchmark plus 2% margin. Recent updates now mean almost all re-finance will be at benchmark plus 3% margin and timescales tend to be a little slower, sometimes closer too & around, 6 weeks before conclusion. With greater volume of cases going through, it would seem the product is growing to become more commercial and in line with local banking process and guidelines. In effect, this means a condo refinance or release of equity to purchase a new car, just went from 8.65% up to 9.65% minimum and with 4-6 week timescales.

Whilst rates and timescales may have changed however, the end result almost always will be the same, finance being delivered in exchange for condo collateral. 在过去的几年里，泰国公寓融资地图不断完善，上面 涵盖了泰国各地可用于融资抵押的公寓项目，之前的 流程需要约3-4周的时间，利率为基准利率上浮2%。 近期的一些改变意味着几乎所有的再融资案例将以基 准利率上浮3%来计算，并且所需时间更长，有时约 为6周。随着业务的不断增多，产品变得更趋向商业 化并逐渐向当地的银行流程及规则靠拢。 实际上， 这意味着公寓再融资或者抵押来购买新车的情况，利 率由8.65% 起变为了9.65%起，流程区间也变为了4-6 周。然而尽管利率和所需时间有所改变，最终的结果 几乎仍是一样，依旧是以公寓为抵押品来换取资金。 When it comes to Thai Company ownership and Mortgage finance, typical lender requirements are now that all shareholders of the company are likely to be required to sign as a personal guarantor to the loan in addition to at-least one company representative signing on behalf of the Thai company. In effect, this means all shareholders of the Thai company will be personally liable for the loan size and not just signing on behalf of the Thai company. A lender therefore can chase after all guarantors for repayment of any debt obligation. Interest rates on this section do however remain unchanged at 12%. For a Kai Faak loan however, it might not be required for all shareholders to sign a guarantor since in effect a Kai Faak is selling the property to the lender so is likely only the company signatory will need to sign to sell the property.

当涉及到泰国股权的公司和抵押贷款时，现在典型 的贷方要求是所有的公司股东都需要签署贷款个人 担保协议，同时也需要至少有一个人代表泰国公司签 署协议。实际上，这意味着所有的股东都将为贷款额 负责并不仅仅是代表泰国公司而已，因此贷方将有权 向所有的担保人追缴还款。对于这种贷款利率依然 是12%不变。 然而对于Kai Faak贷款， 也许不需要 所有的股东都签署担保协议，由于Kai Faak的本质 是将房产售予贷方，因此仅需要公司授权人签署售 房协议即可。 As the big change in the Thai company Mortgage lending above may cause some issues for some would be borrowers, it might be an apt moment to recap on the Kai Faak structure for any buyers of landed property such as sea view villas. In summary, Thailand has 2 legal ways to finance property, Mortgage registration, which many expatriates are used too and then Kai Faak, which has been around since the Thai revolution.

Let’s take a THB 20,000,000 sea view villa as example with an owner/buyer wanting to Kai Faak finance no more than 50% loan to value.

Assuming the lenders valuation company still asses the valuation at THB 20,000,000, than for a loan of THB 10,000,000, the owner/buyer is required to sell the property under Kai Faak terms to the lender. A lender would usually deduct the following fees upfront from the loan size: • • •

1.5% Lender Fee 12% Annual Interest Rate (1 year in advance) Land office Property Transfer Fees and all Related Expenses

从以上泰国公司抵押贷款的一些变化可以看出这也 许会对借方带来一些问题，对于像海景别墅这样的 土地房产购买者， 现在是时候重述一下Kai Faak的 结构。总的来说，泰国有两种合法途径来融资地产： 抵押贷款，很多外国人都习惯这种方式。然后是Kai Faak, 这种模式从泰国革命时期开始就有了。我们现 在以一个价值为2千万泰铢的海景别墅为例，客户想 要用Kai Faak的形式融资约为50%的贷款比例。假 设贷方的评估公司依旧给出2千万泰铢的估值，那么 贷款额就是I 千万泰铢，别墅的房主／买家要求以Kai Faak的形式卖给贷方。这时候贷方通常会提前从贷 款额中减去以下费用： • • •

1.5%的贷方手续费 12%的年利率（提前一年） 土地厅过户费及其他相关费用

Other fees for a valuation and inspection trip are likely to be paid before; any loan can be approved and are non-refundable. 其他像评估费和评估行程相关费用将会提前收取；任 何已经获批的贷款，这些费用将不会退还。 samui phangan real estate

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In summary, an owner of a 20M property can borrow 10M by transferring ownership to the lender, after fee deductions will get considerably less than the 10M. The owner has a right to buy back the property upon repayment of the original 10M plus fees, at the end of the contract term (usually 1 year). Upon non-payment, the lender already owns the property therefore; the original borrower has already lost the property.

This way of lending is of course higher risk to the borrower though as a result of transferring the ownership to the lender, maybe required to submit less paperwork to approve the loan since in effect, the lender is buying the property at half its valuation. The lender is likely to priorities the collateral over the ability to repay paperwork. 总而言之，一个拥有价值为2千万泰铢房产的客户可 以通过将产权转让给贷方的方式贷款1千万泰铢的资 金，在减去各项费用后得到的资金将低于1千万泰 铢。客户也有权利在付清1千万泰铢本金加其他费用 后提前赎回房产，在没有偿还贷款的情况下，由于贷 方已经拥有该房产产权，所以相当于原买家已经不再 持有该房产。考虑到产权转让到贷款名下这一点，这 种贷款方式明显对于借方来说有更高的风险，不过这 种情况下可能会要求相对较少的申请材料，因为实际 上贷方是以其半价购买了该房产。贷款这时候通常会 将重心放在该房产上而不是证明偿还能力相关材料。 The final thing for me to discuss is that next year will be the 10th year I have been doing property related finance business in Thailand! From the early days of being in a niche market and having only a handful of key staff to deliver a start to finish, the product has grown to a multi-billion THB loan book with a number of staff. Surprisingly, there is still key staff from the very start of the company in similar positions and still processing applications. Over the time, there has been many cases which had been a real challenge to get through, especially when more often than not, nobody could tell you what “exactly”, needed to be done or, what is required or, what is rejected but can’t be spoken for being a “culture thing”. The only way to achieve anything is to actually go through the notions, submit the cases and deal with the challenges as they more often than not, come. Expect the unexpected, with 9 cases out of 10 there will “always be something” that crops up or a “challenge” which needs some patience and time to overcome. The odd occasion over the years, business had to be let go and sometimes had no real logical explanation or reasoning as to why it could not be done however thankfully those cases were very few and far between.

Setting new records for condo refinance in Thailand and being innovative, doesn’t come easy and takes its toll, I certainly have more grey hairs now than when started!

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最后我想说的是，明年将是我在泰国从事房地产金融行 业的第10个年头。最初的时候，这仅仅是一个利基市 场，被大型金融机构所忽视，我们也只有几位屈指可数 的同事来共同完成工作。到现在，我们已发展出有数十 亿泰铢贷款的产品和拥有数量不少的员工。令人惊讶的 是，从公司成立之初，仍有一些关键的员工仍然在从事 相似职位，并且仍然在处理申请业务。随着时间的推 移，有许多案子是真正需要解决的挑战，尤其是在大多 数情况下，没有人能够告诉你确切需要做什么，哪些东 西需要准备，什么被拒绝了，但又不能用“文化问题” 来解释。唯一能够解决一切问题的方法是仔细地研究要 求，认真准备文件和材料和认真的迎接挑战。因为，那 些挑战往往不请自来。出乎意料之外，10个案例中就 有9个会总是有一些事情突然出现，或者是需要一些时 间和耐心去克服的“挑战”。多年以来总会有一些奇怪 情况出现，导致我们不得不放弃个别案子，而且有时候 并没有真正有逻辑的解释来说明为什么不能这样做，但 幸运的是，这些案例非常少，非常罕见。现在，在泰国 为公寓再融资不断地创造新的记录并不是一件容易的事 情，甚至会带来一些损失。我现在比起我刚刚入行的时 候多了不少白头发。 2018 will go down as another great year of business with both its high points (contributing to the No.1 Samui Phangan Magazine of course) and as always in Thailand, “challenges”, but at-least over the course of this magazine issue, we shall have started the New Year and New Life 2019.

2018年已经接近尾声，这一年可以说是收获满载（ 当然在此鸣谢排名第一的Samui Phangan杂志）以 及在泰国各种各样的“挑战”，当这期杂志发行时， 我们就将要迎接全新的2019年了。 Wishing all readers both a healthy and prosperous 2019, Stuart & Rose. 在此祝愿所有的读者开启一个 欣欣向荣的2019年，Stuart & Rose. ​​F or further information on how to "Finance Property & Condos in Thailand", please feel free to email stuart@mbkg.co.th OR, call 66 (0) 81278 5382 OR, Line ID stuartmaxwellfoulkes, I shall than be happy to assist. 更多信息关于“泰国公寓&地产融资”，请发送邮件至 stuart@mbkg.co.th 或者致电 call 66 (0) 81278 5382 或者联系Line stuartmaxwellfoulkes，我将乐于解答您 的各种问题。 For Chinese please contact by email jie@mbkg. co.th or , call 66 (0) 95648 2913 or, wechat ID rose215620. 中文咨询请请发送邮件至jie@mbkg. co.th 或者致电 call 66 (0) 95648 2913或者联系微信 rose215620.

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SUNFLEX ASIA German Craftsmanship

Samui Phangan Real Estate Magazine recently met up with Stefan Borgmann from Sunflex Asia. Just the three simple words “Made in Germany” are usually enough to inspire confidence in products originating from that Country. Germany has become famous all over the world for the standard of quality and finish on equipment. Sunflex is in the last 35 years a leading manufacturer of all glass sliding doors, all glass slide and turn door systems, aluminium framed sliding doors, aluminium framed Bi-folding doors and windows worldwide, with factory's in Germany, UK, Dubai, South Africa, USA, Mexico and Thailand.

Sunflex Asia have proudly carried this reputation and their high-quality products to suit every type of project and design and have led the Asian market in supply and installation of all aspects of glazing, for both residential and commercial projects.

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The new innovation, the SF 20 all-glass sliding door is the design highlight for modern buildings for exterior and interior areas to give you a barrier-free view. These systems have many advantages, for example the SF45 folding door system that can be built up to a height of 4.4m and is wind load tested to a wind speed of more than 200 KM / h.

To round off the complete glazing assortment, their package includes the contemporary aluminium windows, movable glass walls, glass roofs, front doors and glass skylights.

The frameless glass balustrade for balconies, galleries, verandas and terraces continue their philosophy of bringing you the barrier free view from the inside to outside.

SUNFLEX Asia Ltd. Email: info@sunflexasia.com Web: www.sunflexasia.com Samui Show Room 52/12 Moo 3, T. Bophut, A. Koh Samui Suratthani 84320 Thailand Office Tel.: +66 (0) 77 414 412 Fax: +66 (0) 77 414 413 Hua Hin Show Room 228/7 T. Hin Lek Fai, A. Hua Hin Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110 Thailand Tel.: +66 (0) 32 909 278 Fax: +66 (0) 32 909 278 Phuket Show Room Wana Park, 177/97 Moo 4, T. Srisoonthorn, A. Thalang Phuket 83110 Thailand Tel.: +66 (0) 76 684 966 Fax: +66 (0) 76 684 966

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In this edition of the Samui Phangan Real Estate Magazine we catch up with Mr. Martin Porter. Martin is the new owner of the real estate agency Overseas Property Portfolio formerly owned by Emma Johnson. Emma who has been a long-term resident on Koh Samui is leaving to pursue new challenges back in Europe. Samui Phangan Real Estate wanted to find out just a little more so dropped into OPP for an interview.

Hi Martin, welcome to Samui Phangan Real Estate Magazine, could you tell our readers where you are originally from and how long have you been visiting Asia?

I am originally from Bristol in the UK. I first came to Asia (Thailand) in 2007.

Asia and Thailand have many beautiful islands and destinations, what made you eventually choose Samui?

I just loved the island’s laid-back vibe. After almost a lifetime of living in Europe and the US it just felt like stepping back in time, but at the same time still had great restaurants and good facilities so you did not have to live like a backpacker!

How long have you been visiting Samui?

11 years now What were you doing as a career back home?

I was a freelance IT consultant for 26 years. I have lived and worked in practically every country in Europe with a little time in the US also, so I have experienced a lot of different cultures.

What was it about OPP that interested you in taking it over and joining the Samui Real Estate business?

I was introduced to Emma and OPP by mutual friends who have been in the real estate market in Samui for 15 years or more. Emma has built a solid and more importantly trustworthy brand and these factors were important for me in considering taking on the business.

Samui has much to offer everyone, but what is special about Samui for you?

Beautiful beaches, spectacular sunsets and great dining. It was a sunset that eventually led me to invest in a property here. Actually, that is an interesting story.

I came here at the end of 2007 with a friend who was sick a lot of the time, so I hired a car and drove around the island looking at property. I stumbled by complete accident on Plai Laem and at that time there was a solitary villa on the top of the hill. I met a guy there who told me land plots were for sale and next minute I was sat in his villa with him and his wife discussing buying land. The sunset was amazing, and I was hooked.

I went back to Europe and then the financial crisis arrived in 2008 and I was unfortunately not able to move forward. Then about 5 years ago I was here on holiday with friends and I got introduced to some property developers and they were building in Plai Laem so I went to take a look. It turned out the very same plot I was considering buying was having some villas built on it and I ended up buying one. So, by pure luck I have a villa now on the exact same plot I was looking at back in 2007. In some ways it was obviously meant to be.

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OPP has done so well under Emma’s safekeeping, how will you attract new clients to your company?

I think any business needs to evolve as OPP has already done since its inception in 2008. Obviously social media marketing and internet presence play a large role in real estate now more than ever before and it is no longer about just having some land and properties to sell. However even just a simple online presence is not enough. There are already large number of internet agents competing on Samui using Facebook and the various other internet channels. Ultimately however I still believe that an established brand with physical office location and a track record of providing a great service will allow OPP to continue to compete and grow.

What resources do you use to stay up-to-date with trends in the real estate market?

Monitoring social media, competitors but also property and lifestyle magazines. Checking latest building techniques and trends and advances in home automation for example. A unique selling point that I do not see implemented too often yet in properties in Samui.

In todays every changing world, what are the most effective advertising techniques?

Whilst it is clear that internet or ‘app’ based marketing is an extremely effective channel I still believe targeted print such as this publication are equally as important. People spend a lot of time on their mobile devices, but they also still read magazines, books and print publications. In fact, Apple themselves have even now introduced ‘screen time’ in iOS as its clear people are spending far too much time on phones and tablets and it is not healthy. Just as vinyl is making a comeback in a digital music world, I can see the same thing happening with print media over time.

Describe your most challenging project so far. How did you deal with it?

Launch of the Orange UK Mobile telecom network in 1994. Employed to write the entire customer relationship and credit validation system with no specifications or documentation. Resulted in reverse engineering a non-functioning multimillion-dollar product in under 5 months. Dates of launch media and TV advertising were fixed for launch day and not changeable. The whole network had to work, and people be able register and be credit checked and subsequently have their mobile phone activated in just a few minutes. Solved by working 7 days a week for 18 hours a day and making quick and sensible decisions with little guidance. Still to date the best project I have ever worked on and it led to moving to Switzerland to do the same thing there for Orange Switzerland. On both of those projects I formed amazing friendships that still last today. In fact, some of those friends have built their own villas on Samui.

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What qualities do you believe make an excellent real estate agent?

Listening and understanding people.

If you could improve something about Samui, what would it be?

The cost of the flights to Samui. It is one of the rare places in the world that is still not serviced by a budget airline, which would be improve tourism and the economy.

in the local market to expand the existing client base and connect clients with suitable properties. We are working on some partnerships that will hopefully bring results to the table in 2019.

What is your favourite place and restaurant on Samui?

I would have to say at the moment it’s the Sala Chaweng for brunch on a Sunday afternoon.

Where do you see OPP heading in the future?

The last few months have been about learning where OPP is now. I see OPP in the future potentially extending its marketing reach outside Thailand but to a targeted audience. Potential agreements with other partners that can bring specific expertise to the table.

martin@overseaspropertyportfolio.com www.overseaspropertyportfolio.com Office +66 (0)77 425 679

Houses do not sell by themselves, what ideas for the clients do you bring to the table.

A coherent advertising and marketing strategy not only encompassing social media but also conventional print. Partnering with selected contacts

Overseas Property Portfolio 119/20 Samui Town Center Moo 1, Bophut Koh Samui, 84320 Suratthani, Thailand

MARTIN PORTER Managing Director +66 (0)80 535 1725

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Essential Balance HEALTH REPUBLIC WELLNESS CENTRE & SPA 74 

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Samui’s newest wellness centre ‘Health Republic’ and the 'Health Republic Asian Fusion Spa' offer daily meditation and yoga classes, two herbal steam rooms, a full service spa, fitness room, 8 personal detox rooms and comprehensive 1,2,3,5 and 9-day wellness and detox programmes that come with or without accommodation. Guests who wish to do one of the detox programmes can choose to stay at Beach Republic's quality accommodation of apartments and villas but can also use the facilities if staying outside the resort. The 'Health Republic Cafe' offers a selection of cold pressed juices and delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes. samui phangan real estate

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DETOX: A fantastic way to release hidden toxins in your system that may be slowing you down or triggering health issues.

WHICH DETOX PROGRAMME? Health Republic's 9-day detox programme is the most popular for bringing the body back into balance.

Even if you have never gone through a detox before, the programme delivers great results, leaving you cleansed, and lighter in body and mind. The shorter 5,3,2 and 1 day detox programmes are for those with limited time, and are less intense, but still deliver clearly noticeable results. While not required, it is recommended that you allow an additional one or two nights on either side of one of the longer detox programmes.

Are you thinking about trying to detox but are unsure exactly what the benefits may be? When done correctly — that is to say, in a healthy, safe and controlled environment —getting your body clean and healthy can result in a full range of positive results for both body & mind.

Health Republic has a detox and wellness programme to fit everyone, whether a quick visit to the raw juice bar and a yoga session or accommodation with the full 9-day detox programme.

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WHAT IS DETOX? 1. Remove toxins from the body.

Long-term exposure to toxins including environmental pollution, preservatives, additives, pesticides, heavy metals, and industrial waste all affect our metabolism, behaviour, immune system,and this is what generally leads to disease. They are stored in tissues and cells throughout the body, including the brain, often for years. Only with a dedicated detox programme as with Health Republic can you really expect to rid your body of toxins and improve your quality of life.

2. Prevent chronic disease.

Environmental toxins are responsible for many neurological diseases, heart diseases, strokes... you name it. Our bodies do have a built-in detox function to deal with these dangers, but those systems are constantly overloaded!

3. Enhance immune system function.

A compromised immune system makes us vulnerable to colds and flus, affecting our quality of life and productivity. Regular detoxing helps strengthen immune system function and fights off infection.

4. Lose weight.

Toxins affect the body's natural ability to burn fat, leading to weight gain.

Diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure are directly linked to weight issues. Detoxing rids the body of toxins stored in fat cells and increases metabolism.

5. Slow premature aging.

Detoxing rids the body of free radicals and heavy metals partially responsible for aging. Detoxing helps to increase nutrient absorption, including antioxidants and vitamins that help fight oxidative stress.

6. Improve quality of life.

Simply put, our bodies don't function very well when they're loaded with toxins. We may have joint pain, headaches, digestive disorders, sleep problems, and lack of energy. Depression may be eased, and memory may be improved as a result of detoxification!

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7. Increase energy.

You will have more mental, physical, and emotional energy after detoxing. People tend to sleep better and need less of it.

8. Improve skin quality.

Diet and environmental toxins undeniably affect skin. Detoxing improves acne, and strengthens hair and nails, and gives us a natural, healthy glow.

9. Mental and emotional clarity.

When the body's systems are aligned, a shift also occurs with our mental and emotional states. We can deal with more when we're clear and grounded. We can make better decisions, analyse accurately, and see things differently.

10. Restore balance to our body's systems.

Our digestive, nervous, and hormonal systems were designed to work together to achieve optimum health.

This is what our bodies want to do! When we overload them with toxins and unhealthy foods, these systems don't work as well as they should, and we get sick.

Detox with Health Republic can bring balance back to your life and leave you feeling lighter and clearer.

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9 Day Detox Programme : • Available with Accommodation Includes: Day 1 (Arrival day) • Introductory Consultation (6pm) • Light evening meal Day 2 - 8 (Full fasting days) • Daily Meditation • 5 detox Drinks / Day • Proprietary Herbal & Intestinal Cleanser Supplements • 2 Colemas / Day • Probiotic Capsule / Evening • 2 Vegetable Broth Soups / Day • 1 Yoga Class / Day • 2 Herbal Steams / Day • 1 Massage / Day (60 minutes - 30 minutes Ampuku followed by 30 minutes head neck & shoulders) Day 9 (Breaking your fast day) • Probiotic Capsules & Drinks • Light Breaking Your Fast Meal Health Republic is located at Beach Republics' beautiful Ocean Club in Lamai at the North end of Lamai Beach – just minutes from the extensive shopping, diverse restaurants and vibrant nightlife of Lamai Town and about 30 minutes from Samui airport. Traveling from Chaweng, turn left about 100 meters past Soi Renaissance just past the red building. Coming from Lamai, turn right about 200 meters past Manathai Hotel.

CONTACT us to enquire about all of our detox and wellness programmes available E-mail : detox@healthrepublic.co International Phone : +66 77 458 100 ext 8500 Health Republic 176/34 Moo 4, Tambon Maret, Koh Samui, Suratthani, 84310, Thailand www.HealthRepublic.co NOTES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Want to do a shorter detox? Please ask us for prices. An optional Pomelo Liver Flush is available for a small charge at the beginning of all cleanses. Health Republic are pleased to be able to accommodate those who have issues with Candida. Due to health concerns, detoxes are not available to those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have certain types of diabetes. Please be sure to let our team know in advance if you are experiencing any medical conditions. We also recommend that you check with your health practitioner before coming to do a detox, if needed. samui phangan real estate

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What is AB-CABS? In our previous article we talked about before giving care we need to Assess the Scene for Safety. So, STOP, THINK, ACT. Staying safe is the most important start to any CPR First Aid course, but what’s next after we’ve determined it is safe and we can remain safe while assisting someone who may have a life threatening injury or illness?

Well, we can use “AB-CABS” to prioritize the steps to take when determining if someone may be suffering a life threatening injury or illness.

If you’ve ever been in a situation when someone needed help, life-saving help, no doubt you were nervous, right?

In our training we talk about the SIX reasons people hesitate to help. The #1 reason people do hesitate….Anxiety or Nervousness! The good news is, you’re supposed to be nervous this is natural.

The problem is when we’re nervous we tend to forget what to do. This applies almost anything we do. Few times is it more important to remember what to do than when someone may need life-saving care.

This is where the memory word AB-CABS can help you remember the steps to giving care as well how to prioritize emergency care.

After learning this memory word, you’ll remember what to do first, second, third, forth, and so on when a person may suffer from a life-threatening illness or injury and needs your help.

Keeping things simple is Key: A = Airway Open? Get the person’s airway open….

B = Breathing Normally? Are they breathing? Is it normal? No. So begin with: C = Chest Compressions…. Push on their chest 30 times A = Airway Open….. Tilt their head back and lift their chin.

B = Breathing for the patient….. Blow into their month, two times.

S = Serious Bleeding, Shock, Spinal Injury

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Remember Assess the Scene for Safety. Make the first “A” more than just asking “is the person’s Airway Open?” Use it to remind you, in order of importance, to “A” Assess the Scene for Safety and Apply barriers (put on gloves, glasses, etc.) These are the first two actions you to perform before ever providing care to someone in need of your help. Remember your safety comes first.

So keeping it simple.

Moving from left to right of the AB-CABS diagram starting with the “AB” section, reminding you to quickly check if the patient’s Airway is Open and to check if they are Breathing normally. If their Airway is open and they are not Breathing normally, go to “CAB” next. This is where you need to act immediately starting Chest Compressions (30 times). After Chest Compressions you open the person’s Airway and Breathe for the patient (CAB), two breaths and this is CPR. Simple, right?

Once you complete two rescue breaths, you go back to Chest Compressions and start the cycle over again. You’ll repeating this “Cycle” or “Cycle of Care” until the person recovers, an AED or EMS arrives, you get tired, or professional care (EMS) arrives, whichever occurs first. This is how we remember how to assist someone who might be experiencing a lifethreatening injury or illness.

A little about Us: We are the #1 "Sanctioned Emergency First Response Center" in Bangkok & Worldwide. We have been teaching in Bangkok for nearly 10 years.

Here are just a few of our clients: The United Nation's Security & Safety Section, U.N. NGO; Human Development Forum Foundation (HDFF) and PLAN International, IOM: The International Organization for Migration, The U.S. Embassy U.S. Peace Corps (Thailand), The British Embassy, Google, The Republic of Singapore Embassy, BMW Group, The New Zealand Embassy, Nike, Virgin Active Fitness Clubs, Japan Airlines, NokScoot Airlines, ISB - Bangkok School International and NIST International School.

Please have a look at our Facebook page to see our training in action: https://www.facebook.com/ firstaidthailand/?ref=bookmark Kind Regards, Scott H. van Doren EFR Instructor Trainer #302826 First Aid Training Bangkok Co. Ltd. A "Sanctioned Emergency First Response Center" E-mail: info@firstaidtrainingbangkok.com LINE ID: firstaidtraining https://www.facebook.com/firstaidthailand www.firstaidtrainingbangkok.com

Scott is the #1 Emergency First Response Instructor Trainer Worldwide, located right here in Thailand with his Company: First Aid Training Bangkok Co. Ltd. The company Team travels throughout Thailand & Southeast Asia. They are the CPR First Aid Provider to the United Nations NGO community, several Embassies located in Bangkok, Google, and the European Union Delegations in four countries. Scott travels regularly to Koh Samui training their clients on the big island. For more information checkout their website: www.firstaidtrainingbangkok.com

Life Saving and EFR/CPR courses at the International School of Samui (ISS)

Phuket as well as their Man Guarding Services, SGS deliver Basic Water Rescue courses, Poolside Rescue courses, Life Saving courses, Emergency First Response (EFR) with CPR course, Firefighting, Advanced Driving and Security Awareness courses. In both Thai and English with Internationally Qualified Instructors. The course was held at the International School of Samui (ISS) with all 7 students achieving an International Certification qualifying level.

SGS Phuket offer a full range of courses 1.

Pool Side Safety 2.

Emergency First Response 3.

Basic Water Rescue 4.

Advance Driving 5.

Life Guard 6.

Security Awareness 7.

Fire Safety Management 8.

ERT Emergency Response Team SGS regularly run courses for students, teachers, parents, nannies, GM’s, hotel/resort staff, Consular and Embassy staff. They can be contacted here

SGS Security Thailand recently delivered a 4-day course in Life Saving and the EFR/CPR for 3 Ex-pats and 4 Thai staff at the Samui International School. SGS Security Thailand have been delivering a 1 Stop Training service to the Corporate, Hospitality, and Private sectors for over 10 years. Based in

SGS Security Guard Ltd. 120/1 Moo 7, Thepkasattri Rd., Thepkasattri, Thalang, Phuket 83110, Thailand T: +66 (0)76 336 084 | F: +66 (0)76 336 085 M: +66 (0)89 057 1672 E: barrie@sgsphuket.com | www.sgsphuket.com

COCOON

by HK COCOON by HK is the beautiful story of two energetic women: the "H" is Helen DELOYE, who left Marseille, her hometown and now is a long-term expat on Samui, Helen has left the real estate side of life to join this adventure. The "K" is Karina JOUSSE-LORENZONI, a Corsican lady from the Nice Opera House. Both, women share the same taste and passion about home design & decor and have dreamed to start this boutique "French Art De Vivre", wishing to offer Samui a trendier styling and choice in home or office Inspired by exquisite contemporary furniture but also remakes from famous designers like Le Corbusier, Romero or Eames. Art has its place as soon as you arrive in this cosy turquoise shop of Bophut, with an official and very impressive replica of the famous LOVE sculpture

by Indiana, from the Museum of Modern Art of New York or lovingly called the old port of Montreal!

"Cocoon" because the shop is nestled in a deep tropical and exotic garden, typical of our paradise island Samui, overlooking a lake with pontoon. Just an amazing place where you feel good with the calming ambience of the place. Close to the main ring road, near the famous Bophut traffic lights of Fisherman village. Cocoon is the spirit of feeling good while you are at home! The elegant boutique is composed of three show-rooms of indoor & outdoor furniture, classic design, modern ethnic, wood mood, gypset glam, vintage look, tropic chic styles: furniture, decorative objects, lamps, rugs, antiques, designer replicas, paintings, mirrors, gift ideas ... and if you do not find something to your taste or in stock, the wonderful girls will order it for you ! A room overlooking the large covered terrace is even reserved for artists wanting to exhibit, their sculptures, their paintings ... from street art to photography, without 86 censorship. samui phangan real estate

Unveiled recently at the beginning of October, in the presence of many guests, personalities and friends, Cocoon by HK has shown great success and it is already time for new orders and a new refined collection! Come share their influences, their emotions, they will lead you willingly in your choices, both for individual customers and in professional packages for architects, builders or investors. Our passionate ladies will guide you to explore the décor world and find that special style to beautify your home in Koh Samui!

Contacts: +66 (0) 611 871 978, +66 (0) 803 453 015 Thai, English, French & Italian speaking Opening from 10 AM to 6 PM every day except Sunday. e-mail: contact@cocoonbyhk.com website: www.cocoon-samui.com Address: Ever Blue Samui Co, Ltd, 126/13 Moo 1 Bophut, Koh Samui, SURAT THANI 84320

Ban Tai Seaview Land

Exceptional land plot for sale in Ban Tai, only 200 m from the beach with outstanding views.

Plot includes • • • • •

400sqm with Chanote Land title Site Survey and access Construction Permits Architectural Drawings and 3D images Complete Thai Company

This beautiful piece of land is unusual in the fact that it comes complete and ready to build with its own registered Thai Company and all the Architectural drawings and permits. This is a complete package ready to go and we can even advise on the construction company that would be willing to take on this build.

Price is 5,900,000 Baht Contact Sales@asialuxuryproperties.com +66 (0) 922 761 889 samui phangan real estate

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Rotary Club of

Samui-Phangan On the 2 nd November 2018, the installation ceremony for the Rotary Club of Samui-Phangan charter was held the at Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui.

The club was honored by Mr. Soonthor n Phoomphaiboon, Deputy of Koh Samui Mayor who welcomed the group of Rotarians led by LT.Gen. Kanit Jamjuntra, District Governor 3330 RI. The Rotary Club of Samui-Phangan was officially chartered on the 14 th September 2018, led by Charter President Warunee Sarika with 20 charter members.

The signature project in the next coming year is “Water 4 life” which intends to install safe drinking water systems for all the schools in Koh Samui plus a few projects alongside to support the local communities. www.rotarysamui-phangan.org

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Azur Samui

Nestled in the hills above Maenam, yet only a fiveminute drive from the main road is the stunning Azur Samui development. Designed by award winning architects, and sitting in the most idyllic location, the development offers unrivalled panoramic views out over coconut plantations across to the neighbouring island of Koh Phangan, where the whole of the southern coastline of Samui’s immediate neighbour to the north is stunningly framed.

While you get a sense of peaceful calm at this easily accessible hillside development, you are a mere 10-minute drive from the ever popular and charming Fisherman’s Village, and only 20 minutes from the island’s airport and the bustling downtown area of Chaweng, not to mention Maenam’s own beautiful and unspoilt beach being just 5 minutes away.

The inspiration of local property developer and hotelier Tim Dean-Smith, who with the help of an international firm of architects, (who had worked on another of his Samui developments, the ever popular and eminently fashionable Beach Republic in Lamai) set about drawing up an equally spectacular design for a hillside community in this magnificent location.

There are now seven completed villas, all sold and occupied, with a further three currently under construction. In addition, what will be the centrepiece of this “village in the hills”, the Clubhouse, is now almost complete; indeed, a number of apartment owners are already in residence. The central part of The Clubhouse

development consists of a 26-metre swimming pool, a fully equipped gym, a yoga and Pilates centre, and kiosk selling food and beverages; and when the West Wing of the Clubhouse opens in 2019, there will be further facilities added such as a herbal steam room, massage rooms, and mini-mart. While the Clubhouse will be the focal point of the development, it’s facilities will be available to all residents.

One only has to look around the show homes to see that the properties at here have been built to the highest standards you will find on Samui. The exacting standards and attention to detail of the management are clearly visible in the finish of all the properties at Azur Samui, with many materials being brought in from as far afield as Australia and Europe.

An often-overlooked consideration elsewhere is that of security. With many property owners visiting only a few times a year, security is paramount. Azur Samui has addressed these concerns with only a single road in and out of the development, a constantly manned gatehouse and security barrier, 24-hour patrols and a state-of-the-art CCTV system, providing owners with peace of mind.

Ownership at Azur couldn’t be easier, with straightforward contracts written in plain English, developer finance available at up to 50%, and repayment plans customised to suit each buyers’ specific needs.

With the financing packages available, coupled with the fabulous design and excellent build quality, plus the amenities and security, Azur Samui has to be one of the most affordable and desirable developments on the whole of Koh Samui.

T. +66 9 6198 6998 www.azursamui.com

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KEEPING COOL

WITHOUT BURNING THE WALLET There are ways to keep cool without turning on your air conditioner, but when our tropical temperatures start hitting the 35 (or 40!) degree mark daily, and the humidity makes it hard to breathe let alone concentrate, sometimes air conditioning is a must.

Stay cool and save money with these energy saving tips: If you've got one or more air-conditioning units in your apartment, have you looked at the settings?

Chances are, your units have more than just an onoff switch. Settings such as fan speed, auto, and timer can help cool your apartment more efficiently, which means lower electricity bills. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the settings on your air-conditioning units. Even if you're missing the instruction manual for a unit, its controls should be self-explanatory.

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Check the Fan Options Many units offer four fan settings: Auto, high, medium, and low. High is usually most effective for cooling during normal warm weather. However, when it's very humid, it's better to keep the fan on low. This cools most effectively because it circulates the humid air slowly and steadily through the air conditioner, allowing it to dehumidify the air more efficiently.

Redirect the Vents If the vents are pointed all the way toward one side, move them to face the center of the room. This helps direct the cool air outward into the room. If air conditioner has an oscillating setting, use oscillation only if every fan position serves the general area of the room. If the air is directed toward the back of the couch or into curtains, much of its cooling power is wasted.

Use the Auto, Energy-Saver, or Smart Fan Function The standard way to set air-conditioning units is to adjust the temperature (using either a warm-tocold dial or a digital temperature display) and the fan setting to your liking. But modern units offer ways to cool your home effectively while using less energy. Look for buttons that read "auto," "energy saver," or "smart fan," and experiment with these settings to see if the air-conditioning still meets your needs. If so, you'll probably save energy using these functions.

Inspect the Filter If your unit's filter is dusty or dirty, the unit won't operate as efficiently as it should, meaning you'll spend the same amount of money for less airconditioning. You'll probably also get less cooling, and the extra wear and tear on your unit may damage it. Many modern units have an indicator light that goes on when it's time to clean the filter.

But if you think your unit isn't working well, a visual inspection of your unit's filter should tell you whether it's the culprit. As a rule of thumb, check your filter at least once a month during periods of regular use.

Set the Timer When it's hot outside, there's nothing better than returning home to an apartment that's well airconditioned. But if you're gone all day, it may seem like overkill (not to mention a waste of money) to run the air-conditioning while you're out. Look for a timer or hours button and set it for the amount of time you want to pass before the unit turns on.

For example, say you leave your apartment at 8:15 a.m. each day and get home at 5:45 p.m. Before you leave, set the timer for nine hours. This way, your airconditioner will stay off while you're at work but will automatically turn on during your commute at 5:15 p.m., cooling your apartment in time for your return.

Don't have a timer? Don't sweat it. If you feel you must keep your air-conditioning running while you're gone, try raising the temperature setting on your unit five or so degrees, and lower the fan settings while you're away.

Got pets? Even if you have a timer, if you have pets in your apartment, leaving the air-conditioning off all day might leave your place too hot for their comfort.

If you decide you need to keep your units running because of pets, don't use your timer. Instead, consider raising the temperature setting and lowering the fan settings a bit, as appropriate, to save money while still accommodating your pets' needs.

sleep hours or, if your unit has one, utilize the "sleep mode" which lowers the output on a timer.

Using the timer, it is easy to have the air condition shut itself off an hour or so before you get up. If it’s been running all night the bedroom will easily stay cool for the last hour and save you around 10% off your night air condition costs.

Close Off Vents: The lower rooms are traditionally the coolest rooms in the home, so try closing all the vents in the lower areas of your home.

Keeping the chilled air up where you really want it.

Service Your Unit: Some basic maintenance might be all your air conditioner needs, but most will greatly benefit from a good service and cleaning out.

Check Your Ducts: Making sure the areas where your ducts run through parts of your home without air conditioning (like the attic) are properly insulated will keep the air coming in as cool as it can be. Paying for half cool air isn't anyone's idea of money well spent!

Rearrange Your Furniture: Furniture that obstructs air conditioning vents means you could be cooling the back of a chair or the bottom side of your sofa and although it might appreciate the thought, we're pretty sure you'd rather have that chill for yourself instead. There are plastic pieces you can buy for your vents to help force air in the right direction, but the easiest way is to just rearrange your furniture, even if only temporarily.

Don't Forget the Fan: We rely on air conditioners to keep things cool, but having the help of a few supplemental fans doesn't hurt. Using them to circulate the cool air means you don't need quite as much pumped into the room. They use less energy than your air conditioner unit, so having them around as extra backup is a great idea.

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Merchant Gourmet

Samui

Tomahawk Steak: What Is It, How to Cook It a Recipe and Buying Guide The Tomahawk Steak has certainly become well known across the internet lately. Legendary chefs in Michelin-rated restaurants, the Home Chef for that special dinner party and everyone else in-between seem to be falling in love with the Axe-handled steak.

What is a tomahawk steak?

Tomahawk steak is a cut of beef ribeye that has five or more inches of extra rib bone for presentation purposes. It's called a "tomahawk" cut because the steak with the long bone resembles a singlehanded axe.

There are few steaks bigger or badder than the Tomahawk ribeye. This cut is full of flavour and Jeff Egberts from Merchant Gourmet Samui knows how to do it best.

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How to Cook the Perfect Tomahawk Steak - Prep Time - 5 mins - Cook Time - 40 mins - Total Time - 45 mins The best steak of your life!

Yield: 2 giant steaks Calories: 1006 kcal Ingredients - 2Dry Aged Tomahawk Steaks - salt - pepper

Instructions Heat an outdoor grill to highest heat. Preheat oven to 180 degrees.

Season steaks generously with pepper, but no salt (save this for after it’s done). Get the top, bottom, and all the sides. Use a generous amount of pepper as this is a thick steak (you’ll probably do this a couple more times while you’re eating it).

Sear the steak for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, letting the flames lick up the sides. You'll know the steak is ready to flip when it releases easily from the grill.

Transfer the steak to a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until the steak reaches an internal temperature of about 55 degrees or till desired firmness for you home grill warriors.

The most crucial piece of equipment here is going to be your thermometer temperature and checking it regularly.

The very centre will be the last to warm up, and you might find the edges will be 5-8 degrees hotter. While a finished medium-rare steak is about 54-55 degrees, we’ll be working with lower temperatures to account for the extra heat added when we seared it in the beginning.

Resting meat after cooking, here one of the smallest but most important points.

Let rest 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Jeff and Apple from Merchant Gourmet Samui offer a large range of high-quality steaks and gourmet foods. You can order directly from Jeff (English) or Apple (Thai) and delivery is free for orders of 1000 Baht or you can easily enjoy one of their delicious steaks from the professionals at the restaurants below: The Shack Bophut The Butcher Lamai The Cliff Lamai GOURMET FOOD SHOP IN LAMAI. Specializing in Meats, Steaks, Tomahawk, Lamb, Cheeses, Seafood, Canadian Lobsters, Bacon, Sausages, and Home-made ice cream. Everyday food...Just better.

Tel: +66 (0) 61 919 1717 www.merchantgourmetsamui.com Facebook: Merchant Gourmet Food Samui Instagram: Merchant Gourmet Food Samui 127/8 M00 4, Maret, Koh Samui Surat Thani 84310, Thailand

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Baan Lily

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

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For reservations please contact Helen +66 (0) 879228381 please see our website www.luxuryvillasiam.com

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Merchant Gourmet Samui Samui’s Premier Food Service

Jeff and Apple have travelled the world in the last 20+ years working in luxurious hotels and restaurants throughout the US, Europe and Asia. Finally moving to Koh Samui both Jeff and Apple wanted to share their experiences and passion for food in the warm relaxed environment of Samui and Phangan.

Gourmet and specialty foods markets have always had a place in both their hearts, home towns and cities throughout the world. It was then that they both opened Merchant Gourmet Samui to offer just that by bringing quality, hard to find foods coupled with a relaxed, comfortable, interactive experience from people who know and love the foods they provide.

Their goal is to bring premium foods to your fingertips, make it reasonable, approachable and foods you can eat and enjoy every day......

Just better. Jeff and Apple of Merchant Gourmet Samui are here to offer a large range of imported meats, cheeses, cold cuts and seafood from all over the world.

Cheeses from France and Italy Meats and lamb from Australia,

Live Fresh Lobsters from Canada.

Argentina and NZ!

Free Delivery service with orders over 1000 Baht Merchant Gourmet Co.,LTD, Phone: Jeff 06-1919-1717 (English), Apple - แอ๊ปเปิ้ล 083-635-9235 (Thai) 127/8 Moo. 4 T. Maret, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84310 samui phangan real estate 95 http://merchantgourmetsamui.com

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LIVING IN KOH SAMUI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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LIVING IN KOH PHANGAN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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the legal arena l land title deeds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(See diagram on opposite page)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Information courtesy of Manit Tajew (Senior Lawyer Miklaw Associates)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ISLAND CONTACTS PROPERTY DEVELOPERS/ ESTATE AGENTS 10 STARS REAL ESTATE...................................... 086 273 1117 ADVANCE INTER DEVELOPMENTS .....................077 231 625 Ample samui.......................................................096 979 6442 ANAMAYA SAMUI.................................................... 077 417 113 ANGTHONG APARTMENTS....................................077 430 326 Asia Luxury Properties................................092 276 1889 ANGTHONG SUNSET SEAVIEW VILLAS.............089 972 1539 APOLLO BEACH CLUB ........................................085 906 2630 AQUALINA SAMUI.................................................081 837 6001 Ariya Samui.........................................................062 686 2888 AZUR SAMUI.........................................................098 050 2120 BAAN FAA SAI BY ANGTHONG HILLS...................086 256 555 BAAN RAK TALAY .................................................. 077 430 326 BAN TAI ESTATE...................................................094 598 8475 Ban Tai Seaview Land.....................................092 276 1889 Baan Sabai Samui Villas................................094 649 4713 BAANSUAY LAND & HOUSE..................................077 426 967 BAMBUH................................................................086 061 4280 BAN SWEET COCONUT.......................................089 500 9800 BASE DEVELOPMENTS.........................................077 961 762 BAVARIA VILLAS ................................................. 083 590 6190 Bay Residence Koh Phangan ..................... 086 074 9219 BEACH REPUBLIC................................................ 089 011 9538 BLUE BUILDING PROPERTY ..............................082 819 5815 BLUE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION .................... 087 046 1314 BLUE SEA RESIDENCE .......................................083 593 3967 BONDI AUSSIE BAR & GRILL ..............................084 630 4676 CALLISTO LUXURY VILLAS.................................081 893 5996 CD&P......................................................................081 924 9574 CENTURY 21 ZAZEN PROPERTIES....................093 580 3072 CHAWENG BAYVIEW RESORT...........................077 414 071-5 CHAWENG COVE BEACH RESORT......................077 422 509 DHEVATARA PROPERTY........................................077 430 326 Dream Villa........................................................098 040 0956 Dune Hills..........................................................092 979 2099 ECO REAL ESTATE ASIA........................................077 961 991 EMERALD RESIDENCE........................................081 903 8003 EVER ASIA ENTERPRISES..................................093 575 4757 EXCLUSIVE VILLA ................................................084 708 1501 HILLSIDE VILLAGE...............................................081 903 8003 HOLLYWOOD VILLA..............................................083 396 0244 HORIZON HOMES...................................................077 417 005 HORIZON Residence...........................................077 417 005 Infinity Residences & Resort Koh Samui.....077 914 050 IVL Property........................................................ 077 417 113 JLL..........................................................................081 806 8852 Kasa Development..........................................092 979 2099 KOH PHANGAN LUXURY VILLAS..........................077 374 354 KOH PHANGAN HOLIDAY HOMES......................087 898 3918 KOH SAMUI LAND & HOME..................................089 474 1837 KOH SAMUI PROPERTIES.....................................077 951 620 KALARA INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES..............077 246 100 KIRIKAYAN...............................................................077 247 867 LOTUS TERRACES...............................................089 972 3043 LUXURY LIVING KOH SAMUI...............................091 034 3808 LUXURY VILLAS AND HOMES...............................077 427 648

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ENGINEERING SERVICES EASTERN TECHNICAL ENGINEERING

077 295 316

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

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

SECURITY SYSTEMS

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

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

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

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

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

FINANCE SERVICE

OTHER

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LEISURE SAMUI 100 DEGREES EAST DIVE CENTER.....................077 245 396 BLOOD DONORS KOH SAMUI....... .......blooddonorskohsamui.com castaway guesthouse.................................. 081 968 5811 celes beachfront resort............................077 900 999 CHANTARA JUNK BOAT.......................................087 064 3126 Escape break......................................................077 458 100 health republic.................................................077 458 200 Kupu kupu Phangan..........................................077 377 384

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

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

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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SAMUI...................077 484 548 MAGNOLIA SPA.......................................................077 601 133 Merchant Gourmet Samui’s Premier Food Service......061 919 1717

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

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