Samui Phangan Real Estate February-March 2016

B U Y I N G • R E N O VAT I N G

real estate

phangan

INVESTING • LIVING

be Far from the madding crowd

By Samui Living Company

Hot Property CD&P UniQue

Legal Buzz

Sold! Legal Considerations Post Closing

Green Scene Termite Terror

How to build a Tree House samui phangan real estate

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Introducing the final phase at Samujana, Koh Samui fully furnished by Oriental Living

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EDITORIAL

EDITOR'S LETTER Doesn’t seem to be two minutes ago we were celebrating the New Year and already 2016 has taken a firm grip. It’s an exciting and innovative time on the beautiful tropical Islands of Samui and Phangan and we are all looking forward to a successful year.

Jumping straight in with this issue we have our cover and feature editorial “Be Far from the Madding Crowd” by Samui Living, a stunning set of 11 cutting edge villas being built on the Bophut Hills. We meet up with David Farmer from Termite Tech who gives us some professional advice on how to avoid having your property damaged, and our Legal Buzz section sees Paul Volodarsky from Limcharoen Legal giving us some sound advice on Legal Considerations Post Closing.

Samui Phangan Real Estate has been going over a decade now and certainly leads the way in informative real estate related information from a team striving to always give you the best. Our panel are always on the look out for new topics or interesting articles about our stunning islands. If there is something you feel we should write about or you have a subject that would be stimulating for our readers please let us know. Maybe you have a question you can’t find answers for or just want to say “Hi”, so just drop me a line at crispin@ satayu.com and I will see what I can do.

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inside & out 20

Retail Therapy The Garden Planters

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Architect's Talk Building A Tree House

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Retail Therapy Stone Sculptures

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Island Home Al Fresco Living

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Retail Therapy Decorative Oil Lamps

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Outdoor Living Pool & Shade Ideas

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Legal Buzz Sold! Legal Considerations Post Closing

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Investor Corner Knowing Your Real Estate Market

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Property Report Finance In Thailand For Foreigners

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Developer In-View Century 21 Zazen

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Hot Property CD&P UniQue

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Property Design Ban Tai Estate

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Personal Profile Interview with Mr. Pisit & Mr. Jim From Surat Baansuy

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Be Far From The Madding Crowd

By Samui Living Company

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30 life on the isles 122

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 132

Land Title Deeds

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Tips For Starting The Biz English

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Tips For Starting The Biz Chinese

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Tips For Starting The Biz German

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Tips For Starting The Biz Russian

island life

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Tips For Starting The Biz French

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Island Scoop News From The Island

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Building Regulations Villa Rental

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Green Scene Termite Terror

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Home Help 20 Tools Every Homeowner Should Have

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Island Contacts

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

S A L E

2 RAI SEA VIEWS Type: Land (S687)

WALK TO THE BEACH

Size: 3,180 sqm

Views: Sea

Location: Maenam

Price: 4,200,000 THB

Type: Villa (S814) Views: Garden/Pool

Bed/Bath: 2/2 Location: Maenam

Price: 5,500,000 THB

S A L E

S A L E

FOREIGNER OWNERSHIP Type: Condo (S899)

Bed/Bath: 2/2.5

Views:Garden/Pool

Location:Plai Laem

Price: 6,900,000 THB

DUPLEX NEAR BEACH Type: Apartment (S1005) Bed/Bath: 3/2.5 Views: Sea

Location: Big Buddah

Price: 10,900,000 THB

S A L E

S A L E

6% GUARANTEED RENTALS Bed/Bath: 2/2.5

Type: Villa (S792) Views: Sea

Location: Chaweng Noi

Price: 13,500,000 THB

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WALK TO THE BEACH Type: Villa (S1009) Views: Sea

Bed/Bath: 3/2.5 Location: Choeng Mon

Price: 14,000,000 THB

119/20, Moo 1, Bophut, Koh Samui

“YOUR INDEPENDENT ESTATE AGENT” Est. 2008

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MODERN POOL VILLA Type: Villa (S944) Views: Garden/Pool

Bed/Bath: 3/3.5 Location: Maenam

SPECTACULAR VIEWS Type: Villa (S955)

Bed/Bath: 4/4

Views: Sea

Location: Lamai

Price: 16,200,000 THB

Price: 14,900,000 THB S A L E

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RENTAL INVESTMENT Type: Villa (S501) Views: Sea

Bed/Bath: 3/3.5 Location: Bang Por

Price: 19,000,000 THB

SPECTACULAR VIEWS Type: Villa (S076) Views: Sea

Bed/Bath: 4/3.5 Location: Bangrak

Price: 19,990,000 THB

S A L E

S A L E

INVESTMENT OR HOME Type: Villa (S142) Views: Sea Price: 25,000,000 THB

Bed/Bath: 3/3.5 Location: Bophut

INVESTMENT PROPERTY Type: Commercial (S881) Bed/Bath: 15/11.5 Views: Garden/Pool Price: 25,000,000 THB

Location: Chaweng Hillside

P R O P ERT Y A N D LA N D SA L ES • Rsamui ENTAL phangan S real estate

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Garden Planters to fall in love with

Round Heart Tricycle Plant Stand with Coco Liner

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Rooster Planter

H Turtle Planter

Cat Planter with Coco Liner

Dog Planter with Coco Liner

French Plant Stand

Metal 3-Tier French Planter

CobraCo™ 4-Arm Tree with Hanging Baskets

Welcome Garden Planter

W Iron Plant Stand

Two Tier Basket Planter

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KOH SAMUI THAILAND

UNDER CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATED COMPLETION AUGUST 2017

A MODEL OF GRACIOUS LIVING

59 m2 - 62m2 1 bedroom studio from 4.9 million THB 2 bedroom apartments with direct garden/pool access or private pool on balcony 113 m2 - 135 m2 from 9.5 million THB – 13.9 million THB.

3 bedroom pool villa – 280 m2 from - 15.5 M THB, 4 Bedroom villa on 1 story 360 m2 from 24 M THB. Financing available CONTACT: Christophe@realestatecdp.com and Christophe.cdp@gmail.com CHRISTOPHE (+66) 081 924 9574 24 samui phanganWebsite real estate : realestatecdp.com | unique-kohsamui.com

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.This 4-bedroom property is located within Horizon Villas a

Prime are

HS0511 High end pro

Featured Li s ti ng

Centrally located this villa is located within the well-known Horizon Villa 1,200m2 land size/500 development in Choeng Mon, itself situated less than 10-minutes from Chaweng, Bophut, the airport, Beaches, Supercenters, Hospitals and more.

HS0379

SALE

• 3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms • Beautiful sea views over Choeng Mon Bay • Private pool • A short walk to the beach • Land size: 389m2 - 533m2 • Convenient location

Price: 14 Million THB

Location: Choeng Mon

LS0299

Featured Li s ti ng

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

SALE

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

Location: Choeng Mon

Price: 8.73 Million THB

Choeng Mon, next to Sala Samui Over 500 listings on our database Browse our website at www.horizonhomes-samui.com Email one of our agents at info@horizonhomes-samui.com

Office: +66 (0) 77 417 005

m

is a nice development of townhouses and stand-alone villas located in the Bangrak and would be ideally suited for bothThis investment and residential area.

The convenient location allows to be withinpurposes a short 5 to 10 minute drive from

ea/good investment potential

operty/luxury materials

m2 built-up area

Bophut, Chaweng, Central, the airport and more.

Rapid expected rental returns • Easy access to the development

• 3 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms • Communal swimming pool • 167m2 house area

• Convenient location • Communal fitness area

Breathtaking sea & island views

HS0499

Location: Bangrak

Price: 4.85 Million THB

Within a gated & fully managed community

Location: Choengmon

This is a stylish contemporary villa that has been designed with a very functional layout. The downstairs floor consists of an open plan living/dining area with a Western Kitchen, that overlooks the garden and swimming pool.

Price: 35 Million THB

• 4 bedrooms / 4 bathrooms • Cinema Room • Private swimming pool • Fully furnished • 566 m2 land size/360m2 built-up area • Landscaped Garden

HS0488

Location: Chaweng Noi

Price: 11.9 Million THB

Beautiful new luxury villa, 3 bedroom, with a private pool, situated on a hill in Bophut area, with one of the best stunning panoramic sea views. Facing north and overlooking Bophut beach, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.

• 3 bedrooms/3 bathrooms • Great open sea views • Land size: 450m2

HS0456

• Chanote land title deeds • Private swimming pool • Peaceful location

Location: Bophut

Price: 20 Million THB

This 4-bedroom property is located within Horizon Villas and would be ideally suited for both investment and residential purposes.

• Prime area/good investment potential • Rapid expected rental returns • High end property/luxury materials • Breathtaking sea & island views • 1,200m2 land size/500 m2 built-up area • Within a gated & fully managed community

HS0379

Location: Choeng Mon

Price: 35 Million THB

Nice half Rai plot available within the most sought-after area on the island, close to Choeng Mon Beach.

• 1.2 Km from Choeng Mon beach • Sea and sunset views • Land size: 800m2

HS0300

• Chanote land title deed • Easy to build upon • Convenient location

Location: Plai Laem

Office Mobile: +66 (0) 85 660 2794

Price: 3 Million THB

• 2-bedroom property

• Private swimming pool

• Walking distance to the beach

• Maid service twice a week

• Fully furnished and equipped

• Within a gated community

Location: Choeng Mon Rate: From 200 USD / night

AHV0069

• 3 bedroom property

• Private swimming pool

• Walking distance to the beach

• Maid service twice a week

• Partial sea views

• Within a gated community

AHV0012

Location: Choeng Mon

Rate: From 325 USD / night

• 3-bedroom property

• Private swimming pool

• Exceptional sea views

• Maid service twice a week

• Walking distance to the beach

• Within a gated community

AHV0070

Location: Choeng Mon

Rate: From 400 USD / night

• 2-bedroom property

• Within a gated community

• Access to communal pool

• Fully furnished & air-conditioned

• Close to the beach

• Ideal for families & couples

HR0042

Location: Bophut

Rate: 45,000 THB / month

• 3/4 bedrooms & 5 bathrooms

• Home cinema room

• Exceptional sea views

• Pool table & pinball machine

• Close to the sea

• ADSL & Wireless Internet

HR0223

Location: Big Buddha

Rate: From 60,000 THB / month

• 4-bedroom property

• Within easy reach from two coves

• Private swimming pool

• Fully equipped, furnished and serviced

• Panoramic sea views

• TV in all rooms & Internet access

LV0063

Location: Choeng Mon Rate: 400 – 795 USD / night

Office: +66 (0) 77 417 005 28

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Horizon Homes Presents Horizon Villas

Horizon Homes welcomes you to the showcase properties of their flagship development, Horizon Villas. Horizon Villas will become one of the most sought after developments in Asia.

Located opposite Choeng Mon beach Excellent construction quality, guaranteed Includes: Great infrastructure, sea view, property management services, underground electric, 24-hour security Coming soon: Gym, Restaurant, Tennis court Expected 8% net +, rental returns per year

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he greatest fun project ever known to mankind is building a tree house, but don't do it by yourself and definitely don't think it's all fun and games. Building a tree house is hard work and needs to follow rules or you might end up falling head first into the lake. Here is a step-by-step instruction guide to building a tree house.

Whatever your reason for building a tree house, it must be strong and safe. You need the right tree and capable materials. The house must respect the tree, allowing it to move in the wind and to grow with minimal restriction. Read through these tips and tricks so you can start your build confidently and avoid costly mistakes. Almost any mature tree can be used for a tree house and it doesn't have to cost much at all, you just need some good ideas and the motivation to make it happen.

Building a Tree houses of the world From tiny shacks made with driftwood beside a river, to treetop observatories and towering cathedrals spanning several trees, the range of designs and styles of houses built in trees is breathtaking. A connection with nature and use of reclaimed or salvaged materials can inspire an environmentally sensitive process of building. Many of these structures are built as a temporary escape from the rat race and the pressure of busy lives and can be fitted out with beds, wood burning stoves, solar powered lighting and hand made stained glass windows.

Design the tree house plan before you start cutting any wood • Involve the client. If the tree house is for your children, ask them what features they would like and let them help with drawing up the plans. Make sure they feel that it is their own tree house.

• Map the supporting trunks or branches at your proposed floor level. Use string to mark the height on each trunk and draw the layout on squared paper.

• Work out the best support method for your particular site. Sometimes designing is easier if you use fewer trees.

Seven stage tree house design process

• Lay out the floor to work out the size limits for the walls and any outside deck.

There is a lot to learn about tree houses before you start building if you want a safe, long lasting and economical structure. This seven-stage workflow will guide you quickly through the basics.

• Draw the house to fit on the floor. Free software like “Sketchup” works well and produces a 3D model that helps to anticipate problems early on.

Check the planning/building regulations in your area • In urban areas planning regulations can easily demand that your tree house is removed on safety, distraction or regulatory infringement grounds.

• Every area is different, but some general guidelines apply.

• Ask officially before you build.

K eep su pports separ at e to the house framework • Aim for a level floor capable of taking the entire weight of the house. The house should be rigid and attached to a solid, flat floor to prevent any twisting of the structure.

• Avoid fixing any walls or parts of the roof to branches passing through.

• Walls need to be load bearing and rigid enough to support their own weight plus the roof.

Allow flexibility in the supports if you use more than one tree • If more than one tree is used they must be allowed to move in the wind or the tree house can be easily damaged.

• Use either metal brackets or cables to allow flexibility.

• Building between two trees is the easiest system for large tree houses. Using more trees means allowing movement in different directions, which is hard to absorb.

• A popular flexible design uses a rigid floor unit that can slide over beams below, allowing the beams and the trees to move independently.

• To reduce excessive movement, bolt one part of the supports to the largest tree of the set, allowing the other end(s) of the support(s) to move flexibly.

Tree House Use single large bolts for attachments to the tree • Single puncture wounds at each attachment point cause much less tree damage.

• Large bolts are much stronger than screws or nails.

• Lag bolts are preferable to through bolts as less damage is caused.

• Check fastening ratings and always overbuild each joint to take at least three times the projected weight of materials and occupants.

• Use strong galvanized or stainless steel screws as un-galvanized nails will rust and could start disease or rot.

Build as much as possible on the ground • Building on the ground is safer.

• Using power tools is easier.

• Parts will be prepared faster and more accurately than if constructed in the tree.

• Design the tree house in separately built sections that can easily be joined together—supports, floor, walls and roof. These can then be raised into the tree with a pulley and quickly secured in position.

In remote locations prepare a proper work area before you start. This is a lot safer and prevents small items getting lost.

Avoid restricting tree growth • Don't tie straps or ropes around the tree, as this will strangle it over time.

• Add spacers between beams and the tree to allow room for growth during the lifespan of the tree house, or use very large bolts which have plenty of the shaft exposed and mount items on the end.

• Allow a 4cm gap around the tree if it passes through the floor.

• Add at least a 6cm gap around the tree if it passes through the roof (more if the tree flexes much in the wind).

Credits Patrick Fulton The Tree House Guide www.thetreehouseguide.com

Anghtong Sunset Sea View Villas LOTS FOR SALE LIPA NOI

Excellent Investment 50% Financing Available SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE NOW Electric and Water to Lots as Needed Elevation is under 125 meters

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

Участки земли с видом на море в LipaNoi. Все коммуникации (электричество, водоснабжение). Подъезды к каждому участку. Специальные условия по стоимости. Цены от 400,000ТНВ за 400 м.кв.

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22 LOTS SOLD Major Concrete Roads Finished ELECTRIC AND WATER ARE COMPLETED

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

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Samui’s Premier Condominium ( Choeng Mon )

INTRODUCTION Located only a 4 minute walk to Koh Samui’s most beautiful beach, “Choeng Mon”.

The Horizon Residence location could not be better situated, the airport is only minutes away, as are the main restaurants, bars, shopping areas, and the night life of Chaweng.

50% nce Fina le lab Avai

Show Unit Available for Viewing

3,900,000

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APARTMENTS

• 42% of the units are sold/reserved

• 8% Projected net rental returns

• Sizes start from 45 Sqm

• Show unit ready for viewing

• 1 & 2 Bedroom units

• Across the road from Choeng Mon beach

• Direct foreign ownership

TOWN HOUSES

• Prices start from 8,610,000 THB

• 8% Projected net rental returns

• Sizes start from 123 Sqm

• 54% of the units are sold/reserved

• 2 & 3 Bedroom units

• Across the road from Choeng Mon beach

• Secure leasehold ownership

Samui Be One Co., Ltd 124/27 Moo 2, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84320 Thailand T: +66 (0) 77 960 560 |M: +66 (0) 83 182 5430(Eng - Fr - Th), +66 (0) 87 999 1234 (Chinese) E: sales@veranosamui.com | W: www.veranosamui.com

LUXURY 3 Bedroom Luxury Seaview Villas Phase 2 available NOW CHAWENG NOI, KOH SAMUI

First villa is now completed Phase 1 SOLD OUT Contact us to arrange a viewing

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Emsco Boulder Statuary

Emsco Garden Bench Statuary

Threshold™ Stone Bunny

stone Every block of

has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.

Michelangelo

Emsco Boulder Statuary

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Emsco Easter Island Statuary

Emsco River Rock Statuary

Emsco Pineapple Finial Statuary

Emsco Greek Column Statuary Exhart Naked Gnome

Emsco Morning Angel Statuary

Emsco Sitting Labrador Statuary

Emsco Lion Statuary

Emsco Natural Boy Statuary

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Your Total Real Estate Solution

4 PRIVATE POOL VILLAS WITH OCEAN VIEW, 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHROOMS. IT’S PART OF A DEVELOPMENT LOCATED IN THE AREA OF CHAWENG BEACH. THESE VILLAS MAKE A PERFECT INVESTMENT-PROPERTY. THE LOCATION OF THE PROJECT IS IN AN AREA THAT HAS HIGH-DEMAND AMONG TOURISTS AND EXPATS. EXPECTED PROPERTY VALUE GROWTH IS 40-50% UPON PROJECT COMPLETION (1,5 YEAR). GREAT RENTAL POTENTIAL! LOCATION : CHAWENG NOI VILLA SIZE : 170 SQ.M. PRICE STARTING FROM : 11,500,000 THB.

2 BEDROOMS APARTMENT IN QUIET RESIDENCE LOCATED IN BOPHUT FOR SALE Location: Villa Size:

Bophut 130 sq.m.

Price:

4,250,000 THB

A UNIQUE 3 BEDROOM VILLA IN BOPHUT CLOSED TO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Location: Villa Size:

Bophut 250 sq.m.

Price:

7,000,000 THB

Century 21 Zazen Properties 119/24 Samui Town Center, Bophut Moo 1, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand

Patrick: Noo: Linda: Business:

www.century21zazen.com

sales@century21zazen.com

093 580 3071 093 580 3072 093 583 5472 077 425 570

NICE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN APARTMENT Location: Villa Size:

Plai Laem 40 sq.m.

Price:

2,500,000 THB

NEW BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM BALINESE STYLE Location: Villa Size:

Plai Laem 160 Sq.m.

Price:

13,600,000 THB

CUTTING-EDGE 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS WITH FANTASTIC SEA VIEWS Location: Hotel Size:

Bang Rak 57.31 Sq.m.

Price:

4,600,000 THB

MAGNIFICENT 300 DEGREES VIEWS 3 BEDROOMS VILLA Location: Villa Size:

Maenam 200 sq.m.

Price:

20,000,000 THB

WONDERFUL 2 BEDROOMS VILLA WITH STUNNING SEA VIEW FOR SALE Location: Villa Size:

Chaweng 160 Sq.m.

Price:

11,900,000 THB

LUXURY WITH OUTSTANDING PANORAMIC VIEWS Location: Villa Size:

Chaweng Noi 181 Sq.m.

Price:

15,200,000 THB

LAND WITH SEA VIEW FOR SALE. THE LAND IS SITUATED ON THE HILLSIDE 3 VILLAS OF 12 METERS HIGH CAN BE BUILT. THE LOCATION OFFERS YOU A PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEW AND IS SURROUNDED BY A LUSH GREENERY. VERY UNIQUE. THE PLACE IS VERY QUIET BUT STILL CLOSE OF ALL AMENITIES. LAND OF 2400 SQM: 5.500.000 THB.

www.century21zazen.com

Room Type Type

Area (sq.m)

Price (THB)/Sq.m.

Selling price (THB)/(sq.m)

Studio

21 - 31

52,500 – 68,250

1.4 – 2.1

1 Bed

31 - 53

63 000 – 84 000

1.9 - 4.4

2 Beds

81

68 250 – 84 000

5.5 - 6.8

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Facilties - Parking - 24-hour security - Key card system - CCTV - Restaurant - Elevator for each building - Wi-fi in all buildings - Oriental-style garden on the roof - Professional air conditioning - Fitness centre - Pilates studio - Spa - Sauna and hamman - 25 m. Swimming pool - Kid's Swimming pool - 2 Club cars for guests Sinking Fund 500 Baht/Sq.m (Collected only once) Common Fee 50 Baht/Sq.m/month Location Plai Laem Soi 6, Bo-phut, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320 Land Area / Sale Area 1,5 Rai / 5,300 Sq.m

7-12% rental return Hotel Management Foreign Freehold

Owner Samui Richmond Co., Ltd., / Samui K&M Co., Ltd. | Concept : Modern Eco Style Competitive Advantage : Sea view | Number of Unit : 117 | Building :Three 4-storey buildings samui phangan real estate 

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Land For Sale contact : 081 261 3083 2 Rai 1 Ngan 83 sq.w Price 11 Million THB Location: The Cascade villa’s land plot is located in the South of Thailand on the North Western Side of the tropical Island of Samui, in the hills of Bang Markham.

Agence franรงaise T: +66 (0) 77 960 560 M: +66 (0) 83 182 5430 contact@samuipropertycentre.com

W W W. S A M U I PR O PER T Y C EN T R E. C O M

Bedroom Luxury Seaview Villas Location: Big Buddha House Size: 282 sq.m

Price: 15,500,000 THB 3 Bedroom Villa with Pool Location : Namuang Land Size : 135 sq.m

Price: 7,800,000 THB

800 sq.m Seaview Plot Location: Bophut Full infrastructure

Price: 3,100,000 THB 800 Sq.m Plot with Infrastructure Location: Laem Sor Close to the beach

Price: 2,000,000 THB

Samui Property Centre Co., Ltd. 124/27 Moo 2, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani

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Villa Nagisa

By Orchid House Design & Interiors

Al Fresco Living Designing your outdoor living and entertainment areas Thailand is renowned for its warm climate, sunny days and relaxed atmosphere. The endless summer we have in the southern island region of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan offers the ultimate island lifestyle experience. All year round swimming, sultry evenings and mesmerising views have prompted us to build our lives and homes around outdoor relaxation and entertaining.

The art of designing a stunning outdoor living and entertainment area is one of the most important aspects when creating the ultimate island home. While almost all private villas have a swimming pool, if not a beachfront location or beach access, the outdoor space is often not utilised to its full potential. Depending on the size of the space you have to work with, there are countless options to create an inviting, functional and beautiful outdoor living area. Here are a few tips: Seek out nooks If you have a small corner space in your outdoor area, make the most of it and build in a day bed or seating area for a private reading or relaxation space.

Look at the view points Be aware of the best view points in your outdoor living area and make the most of the island’s amazing views from your seating and entertaining areas. Vistas over the pool, garden or ocean will make your space both beautiful and inviting.

Create an Outdoor Cooking Space If you are a lover of outdoor entertaining, why not include an outdoor kitchen so you and your guests can mingle while being treated to the exotic culinary delights of Thailand. This style of entertaining is both casual and classy and taps into today’s obsession of cooking and experiential dining.

Poolside Bar If you have the space, a poolbar (swim up if possible) can offer your guests the ‘wow’ factor they seek when holidaying in tropical locations. Cocktails in the pool watching the glorious Thai sunset…Who doesn’t love that!

Fans and Lighting Have outdoor fans where you can. Due to the heat and humidity in the tropics, airflow is a necessity to make your outdoor space comfortable.

Great lighting is a must to ensure you can use the outdoor living and dining areas day and night. Keep your lighting warm and ambient, although, there are some great coloured LED lights for your garden and pool if you want to add a modern and vibrant touch to your outdoor space at night. It is a great idea to have your lighting on timers so on sundown, you have beautiful lighting to take you through the evening.

Landscaping Speak with a professional when landscaping your villa or island home. The gardens are just as important as the house itself and it pays to have a specialist speak with you about what plants work in various locations. Be aware of harsh sunlit areas and seaside locations when choosing your plants. Invest in some beautiful pots to compliment the design of your outdoor space.

Hammocks and BeanBags Create a relaxation zone using outdoor beanbags, cushions and hammocks. This space will be used more often than you may think. It’s a great spot for canapés and light lunches as well as reading and afternoon naps in the cool ocean breeze.

Beanbags and hammocks are also easy to store away and bring out when you need additional seating or want an afternoon swinging between the coconut palms.

Cushions, curtains and outdoor rugs There is a great range of hardwearing, yet surprisingly comfortable outdoor fabrics that come in a wide range of colours and patterns on offer to assist with creating a gorgeous outdoor environment.

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

BUILD IN SAMUI (L008) Type : Land+Project View : Sea view House size : 500 sqm Location : Bang Por Price : 20,000,000 THB

Own IN YOUR NAME

A002

WALK TO THE BEACH

Type : Condo Views : Garden / Pool Price : 6,900,000 THB

Bed/bath : 2 Location : Choeng Mon

Type : Land Views : Coconuts Price : 1,410,000 THB

PEACEFUL LOCATION Type : Villa Views : Coconuts Price : 11,450,000 THB

V0011 Land size : 1200 sqm House size : 200 sqm Location : Ban Kao

BEAUTIFUL SEAVIEW Type : Land Views : Sea view Price : 2,000,000 THB

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LO11

Size : 425 sqm Location : Ban Kao

Size : Location :

L012 600 sqm Bang Por

STUNNING PLOT (L001) Type : Land Size : 1,100 sqm Views : Sea view location : Bang Por Price : 2,200,000 THB

Office : + 66(0) 77 423 503 Mobile(English) : + 66(0) 9 35 748 735 Mobile(French) : + 66(0) 6 11 863 184 info@samuiluxury.properties www.samuiluxury.properties

AMAZING location / FABULOUS VIEWS V012 Type : Villa Bed/bath : 2 Views : Sea view Size : 600 sqm Price : 49,000,000 THB Location : Plai Laem

HIGH QUALITY Type : Villa Views : Sea view Price : 19,900,000 THB

V010 Bed/bath : 5 Size : 300 sqm Location : Bophut

LONG TERM RENTAL Type : Villa Bed/bath : 4 Price : 50,000 THB / month

QUIET AREA Type : Villa Bed : 2 Price : 7,200,000 THB

V016 Land Size : 300 sqm House Size : 100 sqm Location : Lamai

V015 Size : 250 sqm Location : Bang Por

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starting 5.9 mln THB

Developer with proven track record

3 bed / 3 bath – 190 sqm. total living area

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The award winning developer of the Samui Emerald Condominium is proud to announce its latest residential villa development on the paradise island of Koh Samui, featuring only 10 exclusive duplex villas with private pools.

For more information, we welcome you to call or visit our sales office and project.

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Tongnual Garden Estate Affordable Housing Project

Created by Vizwire Studio www.vizwirestudio.com

Starting at

ONLY 3.85mil Baht

- 3 Bedroom house with private garden and gated compound - Centrally located between Chaweng and Big Buddha - Easy access to all amenities - Quiet and peaceful location - Ideal for young couples, families, and retirees - Landscaped botanical environment - Government utilities and cement road access - Easy payment terms - Assistance in obtaining bank loan

Ever Asia Enterprises Co.,Ltd info@everasia.co | +66 (0) 93 575 4757 for English | +66 (0) 81 894 6742 for Thai

Sunset Ocean View Location, Minutes Walk to the Beach.

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TO VIEW A SHOW UNIT, CONTACT: +66 (0)86 074 9219

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The Samui Sunset Lagoon Estate is a community of 6 luxury villas. The duplexes have 3 and 4 bedrooms each with it’s own pool and stunning views.

Samui Sunset Lagoon Estate is located in the beautiful island of Koh Samui.

It is situated in a quiet residential area in Tongsai Bay, and surrounded by luxury resorts such as Six Senses, Melati and Sala, the Estate is close to all the action.

The development is situated in the most picturesque part of the island and will feature 24 hours security.

starting price 15.95 million THB

The project is more than 60% complete and continue work progress

Samui Sunset Lagoon Estate 10/42 Moo 5, Bophut, Koh Samui Suratthani, 84320 Tel.: +66(0)89 473 2538 Email: Info@samuisunsetestate.com

www.samuisunsetestate.com

Koh Samui sea view land

Distances: - 5 minutes to the Big Buddha - 5 minutes to Choeng Mon Beach - 8 minutes to Fisherman’s Village - 10 minutes to Samui Airport - 10 minutes to International School

www.shantisamui.com

Потрясающие участки с видом на море в престижном районе Чоенг Мон.

• Статус земли - собственность • Вода и электричество - подключены • Разрешение на строительство получено • Возможна продажа путем переуступки доли компании.

Price:

This stunning land located in the desirable area of Choeng Mon. • Land title - Chanote.

• Water and electric on site • Concrete road 6 m • Building permit. Ready for immediate development • Can be bought through share transfer (no taxes or fees)

752 sqm - Baht 4`000`000 Euro 100`000 USD 115`000

1308 sqm Baht 5`500`000

info@shantisamui.com

Euro 137`000 USD 155`000

+66 (0) 92-470-4817

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Pool & Shade ideas to protect you during Samui’s many hot summer days.

Dreaming of hot summer months the first thing that comes to mind are sparkling cool swimming pools. Pools are a symbol of the summer months, keeping families, homeowners and clients outdoors and entertained during hot and beautiful weather.

For more and more pool lovers, grabbing a bit of shade is not only a necessity but it is becoming a number one priority. Whether it’s a worry of over UV exposure, a need to find some break from the hot intense sun, or simply to avoid sunburn, many pool owners are turning to a vary of shade solutions for their pools.

Fitting a shade structure over pool can deliver a range of benefits beyond just UV protection and relief from the heat. Today’s shade structures can be beautiful aesthetic additions to a pool, giving you a piece of ambiance and style. And with well-structured, large-scale permanent structures, you’ll also be adding value to your home. Let’s take a look at seven of the best pool shade ideas:

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Shade sails: Shade sails are increasingly popular

options that give a truly brilliant modern look to a pool. These intriguingly shaped sails can be placed in an array of unique angles, giving a pool a very cool and modern look. The downside of shade sails is that they can give inconsistent shade (requiring several shades to cover an entire section of a pool) and because they have to resist high winds, can be quite expensive.

Umbrellas

Sometimes the traditional answers are the best.

Freestanding umbrellas, such as the ones that have provided shade by pools for decades now, are a great option for those who want flexible and moveable shade. An umbrella placed on the side of the pool can provide a modicum of shade for those in the water and out and homeowners can place them wherever they like, adjusting them with the movement of the sun throughout the day. The downside is they look tasteless when closed.

Poolside Freestanding Structures

the pool along beams spanned between support posts on each side of the pool, giving homeowners an easy and very stylish way to shade a pool. The retractable option is a necessity. Otherwise, you might as well have an indoor pool.

Cantilevers

Cantilevers are shade structures similar to canopies that use just a single support structure on one side.

Support posts are driven into the cement around the pool; horizontal, with a canopy, extend over the pool from these vertical support posts, providing shade for poolside guests and those in the water.

Pergolas

A pergola can provide ambient shade with just the right amount of filtered light over a pool. Placing a pergola over one end of a pool can also create a great, visual centerpiece. Today’s pergolas are made from quality woods and add value to your home, provided you know what to specify.

Retractable Enclosures

For those who don’t want to shade the pool itself but still want a refuge from the sun, a shade pergola can be a good option. You can place one of these freestanding structures right next to a pool, placing lounge chairs and other outdoor accessories in it to create a relaxing area. Enjoy as much sun as you like on the water, and then retreat to this comfortable and shady spot to enjoy conversation, relaxation, and even drinks with family and friends.

Whether you are looking for a lightweight answer such as a shade sail or a more permanent option such as a pergola, you have a wide array of options available to you today. Look for shade options that use the latest technology in terms of material, so that you get the greatest value and a shade solution that protects you from harmful UV rays well into the future.

A large-scale solution that offers a good deal of flexibility and that might have appeal for many homeowners is a retractable enclosure. These enclosures are skeletal structures constructed from a series of arched trusses that nest into each other when retracted. Retractable shades run between each section of the enclosure, providing as much or as little shade as homeowners want any moment of the day.

Retractable Shade canopies

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Retractable shade canopies are probably the most comprehensive shade solution for a pool, capable of delivering reliable sun protection to an entire section of a pool with ease. These large canopies run across

One company on Samui have specialized themselves on Pools and Shade and can be contacted for further professional information.

POOL & SHADE : 077-423460 or 094-584 5258 or pop into the showroom located on Samui Ring Rd.(Bophut) Opposite the LPG Garage.

Mon-Fri 8AM - 5PM, Sat 8PM - 2PM Closed Sunday www.poolandshade.com, www.purapool.com

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Dhevatara Residence HB069

Fantasia Villa HB075

Baan Chao Lay

PRICE : On application

PRICE : On application

PRICE : On application

Property Type : Beachfront villa Location : Bophut Land Size : 1,081 sq.m.

Villa Size : 504 sq.m.

No. of Bedrooms : 4 Facilities : Private pool

Property Type : Beachfront villa Location : Laem Set Land Size : 6,400 sq.m.

Villa Size : 645 sq.m.

No. of Bedrooms : 4 Facilities : Private pool

Property Type : Beach Front Villa Location : Lipa Noi Land Size : 1,590 sq.m.

Villa Size : 600 sq.m.

No. of Bedrooms : 5 Facilities : Private pool

Choengmon Villa HV165

Chaweng Modern Villa HV167

Bophut Hill Villa

PRICE : THB 22,000,000

PRICE : THB 17,900,000

PRICE : THB 17,500,000

HV169

Property Type : Ocean View Villa Location : Choengmon No. of Bedrooms : 3 Facilities : Private pool, 5 stars

resort facilities

Property Type : Ocean View Villa Location : Chaweng Noi Land Size : 400 sq.m.

Villa Size : 261 sq.m.

No. of Bedrooms : 3 Facilities : Private pool

Property Type : Ocean View Villa Location : Bophut Land Size : 400 sq.m.

Villa Size : 261 sq.m.

No. of Bedrooms : 3 Facilities : Private pool

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

Bang Kao – 3.5 Rai

B121

LIPA YAI - 3 RAI

B056

BANG RAK 3,860 sq.m. V172

PRICE : on application

PRICE : THB 50,000,000

PRICE : THB 150,000,000

A rare opportunity - a stunning plot of beach front land with wide frontage and 2 concrete roads enabling access to both sides of the land. This plot is further enhanced by the tidal river that runs along it's western border, allowing a potential boating facility directly from your private villa. The plot size is 5581sqm, with a frontage of 60m.

3 rai plot of beachfront land for sale on the exlusive beach of Lipa Noi in Lipa Yai area. Benefiting from spectacular views to the West, full infrastructure and chanote title. Land can be sold in three seperate plots if required.

The beach front land comprises 2.5 rai of flat empty land on 2 title deeds with approximately 70 m. beach frontage on the north east coast of Koh Samui where is the rare opportunity to get the beach front land on this spot and just only 300 meter to fisherman village.

CHAWENG SEA VIEW 3 RAI V186

BANG POR 3.5 RAI V184

SEA VIEW BANG POR 2,400 sq.m. V187

PRICE : THB 25,000,000

PRICE : THB 12,000,000

PRICE : THB 2,600,000

Splendid ocean views showing most of famous Chaweng Bay from these 5,012 sqm. Located in one of the most privacy area which is on the top of the hillside area, and adjacent to Chaweng. This land is perfect for someone who would like breathtaking scenery the gulf of Thailand.

Full road access through the property.

This is a Special - Breathtaking plot over 3.5 Rai or 5,642 sq.m. located on the north of Samui at Bang Por district where you can enjoy the view of the gulf of Thailand and surrounded with the nice neighborhood and local Samui ambient.

Magnificent panoramic ocean views overlooking Gulf of Thailand and view of Phangan Island. Perfect plot to build a luxury villa and great location for residence area. Just 10 mins. to Santiburi Golf Court and 15 mins. to Famous Fisherman Village. Full access through the land with all mandatory infrastructure; water and electricity located in private development.

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

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Legal Considerations Post Closing In general, many investors in Thailand con-

duct research into what they should do prior to signing sales documents and purchase agreements. These will often include issues related to due diligence enquiries into land and buildings and careful review of the rights and obligations under the sales agreements.

However, there are a number of issues to address once the ink on these agreements dry, particularly in the case of investment through a Thai limited company.

Articles of Association When investing in a private Thai company, steps should be taken to implement specialized Articles of Association for that company, if not already implemented. Particularly where the investor is or will become a minority shareholder, the investor should consider the implementation of more restrictive quorum requirements and protections, as described below.

Where a private Thai company has not implemented Articles of Association, the relevant corporate provisions of the Civil and Commercial Code will apply. Under the Civil and Commercial Code, a private Thai company only requires the presence of 25% of the shares in the company (not votes) in order to constitute a valid shareholders’ meeting. In addition, at a validly constituted shareholders’ meeting, most decisions can be passed by a simple majority of those present. In other words even when a separate share class has been issued if the private Thai company has not implemented Articles of Association then decisions of the company can be made without the minority investor’s input or consent.

Although notice must be issued before each shareholders’ meeting, the said default rules provide that a meeting can take place without the attendance of shareholders representing up to 75% of the shares of the private Thai company. Furthermore, even if 100% of the shares are present, decisions can be made be a simple majority of the shareholders’ votes. These rules therefore legally allow the majority shareholders to dispose of company assets, change the company directors and take other actions that could prejudice the interests of the minority shareholders, without the participation of the minority shareholders.

Fortunately, using specialized Articles of Association, it is possible to increase the quorum requirements and thereby implement minority protections. In particular, the Articles of Association would provide that the minority shareholders (or a select group or class) must be present at a shareholders’ meeting and vote positively with respect to certain important decisions such as significant financial expenses and/or disposing of corporate assets such as property.

Such “negative” control is distinct from positive control though preferred voting rights. In the latter scenario, the minority shareholders receive, for example, 10 votes per share, while the majority shareholders receive 1 vote per share, thereby permitting the minority shareholders to assert voting control of the private Thai company. The use of preferred voting rights has attracted negative attention from the government in the past, and may imply a nominee structure, and therefore investors should be cautious about using preference voting rights and should seek qualified legal advice to determine whether the use of preference voting rights is legally justified and legitimate in their particular circumstances.

Shareholders’ Agreement When investing in a private Thai company with multiple parties, it is always recommended that a shareholders’ agreement is executed. In the first instance, the shareholders’ agreement should specify the investment made by each shareholder in order to establish that all shareholders are genuine investors. The agreement should also provide a mechanism for terminating the investment relationship, and may contain strong remedies protecting the minority shareholders should a majority or other shareholder commit an enumerated default. In addition, a number of practical methods have been established to secure the rights of the shareholders under the shareholders’ agreement, including the ability to terminate against a majority shareholder.

Depending on the circumstances, it may also be important that the shareholders’ agreement contain “rights of first refusal”, “drag along rights” and “tag along rights” (i.e. limitations on share transfers based upon first satisfying contractual obligations to the other shareholders) and similar mechanisms in order to create efficient exit and succession options. Also, the agreement should address the issue of current shareholder loans and the process for seeking future financing, whether by equity or debt; and in conjunction with the Articles of Association, clarify the process for repaying loans, and distributing dividends from both profits and capital disposition gains.

This article is intended to provide a brief overview of estate planning for international residents and travelers in Thailand. As in any jurisdiction, it is important to seek independent legal advice in order to address your specific proprietary interests and testamentary wishes.

This article was written by Paul D. Volodarsky, senior associate with Limcharoen Legal (Samui). For further information, please contact our Koh Samui office at 07 724-6185 or email Paul@Limcharoen.com. Our other offices are located in Bangkok, Phuket, Ho Chi Minh City, Bali, and Jakarta.

This article was written by Paul D. Volodarsky, Senior Associate with Limcharoen Legal (Samui). For further information, please contact our Koh Samui office at 07 724-6185 or email Paul@Limcharoen.com. Our other offices are located in Bangkok, Phuket, Ho Chi Minh City, Bali, and Jakarta.

Written by Paul D. Volodarsky of the law firm Limcharoen Legal

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Know your real estate market and why you are in it

When people think about real estate in a place like Thailand they often think of holiday homes & condos. But Thailand real estate has become much more for many foreigners & expats. There is now a huge expat market in many parts of Thailand and there is also a great level of interest from new markets like China. A shown interest from the Chinese middle class market is great news for any real estate market. For most individuals’ real estate investment is a big commitment so its best to educate yourself before you enter any market for the first time.

To enter the market you must do your research and “even” speak to the locals. The reason I said, “even” instead of certainly is that many locals for different reasons tend to give bad advise to newcomers and they can be very convincing after a few beers down at the local bar. Therefore its best to only consider advise from people (locals & agents alike) that either own, invest in and/or have bought/sold real estate personally.

If someone’s property portfolio is non-existent or not very much then maybe they are not the best people to advise you on your next property investment. Always make sure you seek and consider advise from real investors and those who bought as a mere necessity for accommodation.

Samui’s real estate market is not just about holiday condos and villas anymore. It’s now very diverse and it’s easy to enter if you have your priorities right and your head in the right place. What do I mean by having priorities? I mean one shouldn’t buy just because something is affordable or a friend insists that it’s the right size. There has to be a real proposal to service a need or desire. Are you buying for pleasure, is it a real estate investment or is it both? What ever the reason is it needs to be identified during the early stages of buying. The questions you need to ask yourself are listed below.

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What your teacher should’ve taught you about property investment but probably didn’t - Ask yourself why are you buying?

- Is this a real estate investment decision or a personal buy?

- What is your future plan for this property?

Are you going to live in it, rent it or sell it?

- How much do you know about the Thailand real estate market? Who are you taking your advise from?

- How do you intend to pay for the property?

- Do you know about all the different payments options available in The Thailand real estate market?

Different real estate markets Rental properties in Samui have always been a very popular investment method for many real estate investors in the market. With the right rental property investors are reaping in returns on their property investment of around 7% – 10%. This ROI figure is great compared to markets like Australia where the rental return is only about 4% with very high agent fees. The advantage the Australian real estate market, lets say in Melbourne has compared to Samui is in its high capital growth. Capital growth is the main objective for most Australian property investors. The rental return is only a buffer against the mortgage repayments.

The real estate market in Samui is very different. First of all it’s still very cheap compared to many other countries. For the same money that you could buy a condo close to the beach in Samui you couldn’t buy an apartment less than 10km from a beach in Sydney, if that. So it’s much easier to enter the market. The fact that it’s cheap also means that it’s a cash market. Nothing is tied up to any Thai financial institutions. That’s why world financial crisis doesn’t hit us as hard as it would hit other countries or major cities where 90% of the real estate titles would be held up at the bank against 1 or more loans from different mortgagees. The only way the global financial crisis affects the Thailand real estate market for foreigner investors is the shift in the values of different currencies. At the present time the USD currency is strong and so is the Chinese middle class buying power so we are seeing a shift in the market.

Whereas before we had a very strong Russian buyer’s market due to the strong Russian Expat base in Thailand, in particular Pattaya and Samui which was a direct result of their strong currency against the Thai Baht.

Note: When you know what payment options are available and you have determined in what ways you are able to pay then you can make your buying power work in your favor. For example if you wish to pay cash for a property but you know that you have the option to go on a payment due to construction time then by offering cash you should/will be entitled for a great discount. If you ask the right questions you will get the right answers, so you must be prepared. By being informed you can only make informed decisions so keep the guesswork out and do your homework.

What happened to Samui’s Russian market Besides the bad luck of the Russian currency fall the mistake many Russian buyers made was that they over capitalized hoping to make a quick profit in the once buzzing Samui real estate market. A weak sellers market, paired with their weakened currency, hit especially the ones who came late.

This was mainly the fault of their advising real estate agents promoting this quick sale technique at the wrong time in the market. Many agents are guilty of this and these same agents are now making good money selling these properties for their disappointed investors at 20% to 40% below market value. It wasn’t just the Russians who made this mistake but at the time there were many Russians investing big with the hope of a quick re-sale profit. Good idea but too late. The good news is now for today’s cashed up and smart property investors or starters as they can now buy many of these properties even cheaper than the late investors paid for them at launch price. So don’t believe when someone tells you that it’s a bad market. It’s only a bad market if you “must” sell but it’s an awesome market if you are lucky enough to be in the position to buy.

Publishing Credits Frank Satar +66874804704 Frank@pattayaproperty.pro www.pattayaproperty.pro samui phangan real estate

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Property Report. Finance in Thailand for Foreigners Kai Faak…

Why do so many Thai’s and Foreigners borrow under this structure?

It is almost 6 years since I wrote my first article regarding Thai property finance and I have covered various different structures during that time. Initially back in 2010, as a “newbie” to Thailand, I found it was embedded in a large part of the Thai/ Expat society that Foreigners (or Farrang as some may call) could not borrow against property in Thailand.

To begin I found this largely to be true until after spending many months researching the topic and after many referrals through to banks and financial institutions later, finance was readily available and in many different formats. I like to think that now, Finance for Foreigners is considered readily available although there is still a lot more marketing and promotions to be done especially with Villa finance still proving to be a challenge.

different pronunciations of this traditional Thai structure, for the purpose of this article I shall stick with Kai Kaak). How this structure mainly differs, is that the title deed is transferred to the lender at the land office with a right to buy back the title once the loan is repaid. The name/owner of the title deed changes and would thus invoke property transfer taxes.

The main international recognized structure for property Finance is a traditional Mortgage where title deeds remain in the borrowers name and a debt/mortgage is registered at the land office, once the loan is repaid, the mortgage is deregistered at the land office and the borrower would than hold the original title deed, once more. This is the most secure type of borrowing an owner of property would like to take on since, under terms of default, a reasonable time in court would be undertaken before any forced sale takes place.

To begin, we must first cover what types of Kai Faaq lenders there are.

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This now brings me to the question, why do Foreigners and Thai’s borrow under Kai Faaq structure as from the out set, it may seem like there is more risk and would invoke property transfer taxes so potentially more cost..…The more concerning fact, your property and life savings could be at great risk where you could lose everything very easily.

As the title deed of the property is transferred to the borrower, there could be very different agendas from the lenders perspective. If the lender is only interested in taking your property, than it could certainly be considered more risk, than if the lender is interested in the net interest return with a worst case scenario of having to take the property, if the latter than it is all about making good commercial sense to the lender. It is therefore very essential to chose your lender carefully carrying out a decent

amount of due diligence, perhaps asking around for recommendations.

A few types of collateral to be offered as a Kai Faak could be the following: • • •

The Land Owner The Resort Owner The Luxury Villa Owner

The Large Land Plot owner is often the most common Kai Faaq and usually involves an owner, realising cash out from the land in order to invest elsewhere on short-term basis (1-3 years), with a greater profit margin than the cost of borrowing.

The beauty of the Kai Faaq is in the approval process since often requires little paperwork even for significant amounts of money as is loosely based on the lenders ability to sell the land at a profit IF the borrower defaults, as the lender would become the rightful owner very easily, since they already own the Land on the title deed. i.e. a prime beachfront freehold plot of land being Kai Faak to a lender for less than half it’s real value is a no brainer from the cash rich lender perspective since would be a very saleable asset or could even be developed.

A Resort Owner may perhaps be looking for a cash injection in order to develop or refurbish part of the hotel or perhaps be looking to expand the resort by making a purchase of land elsewhere that they may intent to build on. If there is a significant hotel yield and a refurbishment or land purchase makes good commercial sense to increase company revenue, offering a Hotel as collateral to a lender is no risk IF the owner feels they are able to service the debt and repay the loan and the lender is reputable.

A Luxury Villa Owner may have most commonly bought a Villa under a Thai or Thai company name and perhaps did not require funds when making the purchase. If a significant amount of cash had been put into the property, assets are tied up which perhaps could be better utilized elsewhere. By offering the Villa as collateral to a lender, cash could be released allowing the owner to spend on other investments rather than be invested in the Villa.

Particularly if the Villa is rented out and is earning a decent income, which could help service the loan interest.

Typical terms which could be applied for a Kai Faak are however, usually not cheap. The maximum interest rate permissible by law in Thailand is 15% and interest on this type of deal would usually start from 12%. By the time Property Transfer Fee’s are payable at the land office, a Lender Fee of 1.50% and other small ancillary charges, it all adds up and certainly, to take on this type of debt, a high level of income or cash needs to be available in order to repay the debt and certainly, a high level of profit elsewhere is recommended where possible.

The maximum loan size which could usually be achieved is up to 60% of a lenders appraisal value with some lenders requiring an independent appraisal company to carry out their due diligence.

Unfortunately valuations are far from consistent and sometimes, it is difficult for an appraisal company to carry out an appraisal since share transfers of Thai companies can take place rather than a property transfer thus, not disclosing a true sale value which could distort the appraisal value given. A better guesstimate for how much could be borrowed is to think, how much would I sell for, divide that value by 2 and than knock off a few more million and this is a better estimate for a loan size.

To summarise, why the Kai Faak for me, seems to be a popular way to borrow, depends on whether the borrower is Thai or Foreigner. A Foreigner may chose to Kai Faak simply because quick cash is needed or has been exhausted going through 1,001 questions at a bank to get nowhere pretty fast. A straight forward Mortgage is easy enough back home, but going through various hurdles to buy a property in the first place, a Kai Faak is too simple even though, quite costly and at far greater risk. A Thai on the other hand could be very familiar with this traditional (since the Thai revolution) way of borrowing and rather than go through a bank which requires sizeable paperwork showing evidence of income etc. and projections, the Kai Faak is pretty straight forward and with no Credit Bureau records in case of non-payment.

For further information on how to Kai Faak or Mortgage Property & Condos in Thailand, feel free to contact me in our offices at the MBK Center, Bangkok or drop me a message on stuart@mbkg.co.th or call +66 (0) 81 278 5382 as I would welcome any queries.

Stuart M. Foulkes Retail Section Manager/Credit Analyst MBK Guarantee Co.,LTD. samui phangan real estate

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FRESH NEW IMAGE FOR IVL In response to the growing popularity of Koh Samui as both a holiday and property investment destination, In-Villa Luxuries has expanded its range of property services and has re-branded the company as IVL Property, specialising in the rental, sales and management of high quality villas across the island.

IVL Property’s internal team of local and international professionals have worked together to refine the positioning of the business, create a new corporate identity and develop a range of sales and marketing materials. The process has helped focus the team and encourage them to re-shape the company’s image to represent not only the team themselves but the future of the business.

The fresh, new visual identity reflects the personable nature of the team and their attitude to customer service; the IVL Property logo can be seen in a number of colours across different applications, representing the proactive nature of the business.

As a key element of the company’s commitment to quality, the IVL Charter has been introduced, ensuring that all listed properties exceed a number of quality standards, constantly monitored by the IVL Property team.

The new IVL Property website is now live and as well as a comprehensive portfolio of properties and useful information, it also features the new IVL Concierge service, an online tool allowing guests to plan the perfect holiday. It will enable pre-booking of a number of IVL approved services during the booking process. This means featured tours have been inspected and suppliers checked to make sure the quality of the services meet client expectations.

Contact ivlproperty.com +66(0) 77 417 113

Family Focus in Koh Samui Sheraton Samui Resort organize two events in support of local special needs schools.

KOH SAMUI, Thailand - Jan. 13, 2016 – Since the launch of Sheraton Samui Resort on March. 31, 2015, guests have been taking advantage of the “family friendly” concept at the 141 room resort along the pristine white sands of Chaweng Noi Beach. With a large number of connecting rooms available, the largest beach front kids club in Koh Samui, 24-hour security and kids all-inclusive dining options, there is plenty to keep the little one’s safely entertained while the parents relax in the sun. This family focus extends to the local community, where the resort has recently hosted two events in support of local special needs schools.

On Dec. 23 2015, working in conjunction with the “Sisters on Samui”, children from three schools for underprivileged children were welcomed to the official opening of StarKid kids club. The launch event was well attended with over 45 children and 10 accompanying teachers enjoying Christmas party food, games, a clown show and a visit from Santa Claus. Gifts were presented to the children, including an exclusive StarKid cuddly monkey mascot.

StarKid kids club, set in a prime beachfront location, has a daily schedule of activities, crafts, games and a wooden adventure walkway over giant rocks to spark the imaginations of younger guests.

To mark Children’s day on Jan. 08 2016, Sheraton Samui Resort hosted lunch and activities at the Samui Learning Centre for Special Needs. Staff from the resort presented the students with stationary sets and toys as well as a musical show with many of the students joining in for impromptu singing and dancing performances. “We opened the school six years ago, and my two daughters are actually students here”, said Mrs. Dalin Ruangaisoon, the founder of the school. “We have five teachers and thirteen students and are currently in the process of building a new purpose built school. We still require 3 million Thai Baht to finish the project and would greatly appreciate any further donations”. Proceeds from the annual Run to Give fun run in October 2015, which was supported by all the Starwood Hotels and Resorts on the island, were donated to the Samui Learning Centre for Special Needs and anyone wishing to contribute to support the fabulous work carried out by the school can email Khun Dalin at sns.samui@gmail.com or visit http://www.samui. autisticthai.com for more information.

For further information on family getaways at Sheraton Samui Resort and for reservations, please call +66 (0) 77 422 020, email reservations. kohsamui@sheraton.com or visit our website www.sheratonsamui.com.

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- 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom - Beachfront complex - Thai/modern style - 100 Sqm fully equipped - 15 Sqm terrace - Western kitchen

- 3 Bedroom, 3 bathroom - 330 Sqm fully equipped with Chang Mai furniture - 2 Level villa - Double seat jacuzzi in the master bathroom - Large pool

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- 60 Sqm studio in a beautiful condo - 5min to Fishermans Village - All condo facilities; garden, pool, wifi, laundry services, private parking.

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Maenam

Beautiful pool villa SALE - 17,500,000 THB Ref: VI361

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- 4 Bedroom, 4 large bathroom - Separate maids quarters - 300 Sqm ready to move in villa - Large spa underneath sala - Undercover outdoor terrace - Private pool - Western kitchen with TV

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Century21 Zazen Properties

We are proud to be one of the world’s largest

residential real estate brokerage franchisors, with approximately 9000 franchise offices and more than 150,000 sales associates located in 74 countries

and territories. Century 21 Zazen Properties is the branch covering Koh Samui Island and the southern Thailand region. The real estate agency and its team offer a very specific customer approach.

Having the resort, Zazen Boutique Resort & Spa as a sister company, the team of sales representatives gains its excellent reputation by offering only the best real estate solutions for sellers, buyers and investors and by offering a professional and sincere service gained through the hospitality industry.

Our friendly consultants will offer more than just the full information on the best properties on Koh Samui including: location, specification, layout, pricing and terms of payment. Their wish and dedication is to help customers make the right, the best and smartest decision in order for them to make the very best investment according to their budget.

Why Should You Seek Our Services?

Experience: Century 21 Zazen Properties is among one of the leading real estate companies on Koh Samui in terms of experience. The local Samui born owners, hospitality experts and partners in the team offer all highly qualified expertise in the field of real estate. "With nearly a good two decades of experience in real estate on the island, you’d be hard pressed to find a company that is at par with us". We are definitely the experts in the region for bigger investments and developments as we have a special section at Century 21 Zazen Properties for hotels and resort investments managed by our Swiss partner, Christian who is himself a “guru" in the field with an entire career dedicated to high end hospitality brands.

Quality Services and a Wide Range of Choices: We take pride in the fact that we have a very good track record and that our clients are always satisfied with our professional services and with their investments on the island. Our job as local experts is to find the best properties and investments for our clients. Then we offer the best of the best, "La creme de la creme" to choose from. We clearly understand that our customers are themselves busy people; therefore their time of reflection and selection is limited. This is where Century 21 Zazen Properties makes the difference in term of service and why we have a high percentage of concluded deals each month since our opening. Our 3 partners and 6 ladies sales representatives have already done the difficult part of the job. We want to offer our customers only the very best! With us, you will surely find the ideal property on Koh Samui.

Independent: With Century 21 Zazen Properties, you are kept informed before with our newsletter, during, while visiting us, and after the sale in order for you to know everything there is to know about the property your are acquiring.

The agency is an independent company even though the resort Zazen Boutique Resort & Spa recently lounged its first villa project on the hills of Bophut and Meanam offering the possibility for investors to invest in a secure and long time based Samui hospitality brand.

Free For You: At Century 21 Zazen Properties, whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, or looking to buy a second home, vacation home, retirement home, relocation or land, our commission-based services are free to buyers.

What we can do for you?

• We specialize in beachfront, hillside villas, sea view properties, residential projects, land and business opportunities, including luxury properties, hotels & resorts.

• Find the perfect and most interesting property that will suit your needs.

• Schedule viewings of properties, at your convenience.

• Accompany you to every scheduled property viewing.

• Give you expert advice about Koh Samui and its different beaches and areas for the most suitable investment.

• Provide a legal point of view and recommend the most reliable lawyers.

• Give you the best value for your money by thoroughly negotiating with sellers and developers with your interests in mind.

• Offer you a follow through and offer our services even after closing the deal.

• Give you regular updates regarding the property you have chosen.

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Projects of the month! selected by Century21 Zazen Properties The Residences

A tropical lifestyle at Samui’s most coveted address

An appealing opportunity for a unique, managed lifestyle investment in a delightful, sought-after location.

With over 15 years of hands-on experience in Koh Samui’s hospitality industry, Zazen properties offers buyers professional management services backed up with tried-and-tested knowledge and experience to maximize your lifestyle investment.

The Residences by Zazen consists of 12 exclusive modern 3 story villas offering overwhelming stunning sea views from the peaks of Bophut and Maenam hills. Situated at the pinnacles of the hills amidst the original coconut jungle. Each exclusive residence amazes with its breath taking panoramic sea views bringing out the charm of Koh Samui living with every up to date convenience. The spectacular sea views and modern, sophisticated interior design is truly designed to please those who seek the indulgence of nature with extra spacious comfort. Selling price THB 40,000,000.-sophisticated interior design is truly designed to please those who seek the indulgence of nature in extra spacious comforts. Selling price THB 40,000,000.Villa Arun New development of 3 unique pool villas with modern tropical Living and a sumptuous sea view 2-4 bedrooms, 2-4 en suite bathrooms, private cinema, games/gym room, LED. Located in Chaweng Noi. Land plot 650-1,575 sqm. Villa size 240-550 sqm.

Selling price THB 10,000,000.- to 40,000,000.*Furniture & home automation package 119/24 Samui Town Center Bophut Moo 1, Koh Samui Suratthani 84320, Thailand Business +66 (0)77 425 570 Cell +66 (0)93 575 2831 www.century21zazen.com

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HOT PROPERTY

uniQue Penthouses, Apartments & Villas from CD & P Masters in Real Estate Designed Around a Peaceful Landscaped Hillside in a Reserved Ambience of Privacy and Peace .. uniQue is offering this stunning resort style living concept, the adjacent hotel will provide all management and services including access to all facilities such as the pool bar, restaurant, steam rooms, gym and also offering room services...

1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments are from 4.6 million Baht, 3 & 4 bedroom villa's are from 15.5 million Baht..

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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

BY A DREAM BEACH EUROPEAN BUILT QUALITY VILLAS

BAN TAI ESTATE Walk along the beautiful white Ban Tai Beach in Maenam and take a turn in near the Maenam temple and you might be lucky enough to come across a quiet but stunning villa complex named Ban Tai Estate. Only 9 villas in a secure complex are built here with choices of 2, 3, 5 or even 6 bedrooms. Here the emphasis has been on individual designs quality built by European construction workers and engineers and giving the client renting or buying a superb choice. Here, tucked away in a stunning tropical oasis is an incredible investment opportunity. It’s easy to buy a villa in Thailand for family holidays but it is very difficult to find a villa both for holidays and one that will yield a considerable rental income from day one of your purchase. Difficult but possible! Ban Tai Estate is matching this criteria perfectly.

On entering the estate there are two stunning villas that immediately grab your attention. Here, we are eager to introduce to you the two latest additions to Ban Tai Estate that were constructed only several months ago and have instantly become popular with holidaymakers.

VILLAS BAYLIS & MOJITO Baylis and Mojito are something special in their build quality from what we are normally accustomed to in Thailand. This is not only apparent at first glance but also then goes deeper as you actually inspect these very well built buildings and all others in the whole estate.

There is a very good reason behind this too and a rather exceptional one; these works of art were completely built

by European construction workers and engineers only.

Brand-new 5-bedroom villas Mojito and Baylis are distinguished by their unique style, high-end quality and perfect location. Bright color accents, modern paintings along with the attention to the finest details in the interior of this property raise your spirits and make your feel at home on holiday. There is nothing dull and boring about these exceptional villas. The Asian motifs appear in the decor with lots of natural stone, wood, authentic vases, nice statuettes and plenty of flowers. Amazing mountain views opening from the panoramic windows will remind you that you are on holiday in a beautiful tropical country.

Villa layout provides comfortable living space for a wide variety of groups with different interests – be it families with children, elderly people or young people.

Each with 5 spacious bedrooms (over 20 sq.m) all are equipped according to the standards of a Deluxe 5* hotel room with stunning interior design. Every bedroom is ensuite and has a king-size bed with orthopedic mattress, walk-in wardrobe, TV and private terrace (11 sq.m) furnished with beautiful rattan furniture. For those sharing a room, a king-size bed can be easily transformed into 2 twin beds. Each room is big enough for an extra bed to accommodate a third person if required.

Apart from private bedrooms ensuring the privacy of every guest, there is enough space in the villa for comfortable communication with friends and family. A cozy living room with a modern sofa and 48’’ TV, fully equipped kitchen with a breakfast island – it all gives you a nice feeling of “a home away from home”.

While on holiday, everyone wants to spend more time outside. With this in mind, the dining area has a big wooden table that seats 12 people located on the roofed terrace overlooking the private pool and the lawns. The border between the inside and outside areas disappears thanks to the frameless sliding doors from ceiling to floor, making the villa feel even more spacious and comfortable.

SERVICES After analyzing and rethinking the standards of the warmest hospitality services, the team of Ban Tai Estate offers a new concept of high quality service. Regardless of the format of your holiday, should it be a romantic or family vacation or even a trip with friends – everyone can enjoy their own comfort and privacy, as well as to taking advantage of all concierge services at any time. Our concierge team takes into account everybody’s individual needs to make your stay comfortable and memorable.

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VILLA PURCHASE & INVESTMENT The purchase of a villa in Ban Tai Estate is not just a purchase of your dream house. It is a reliable stable investment into an international functioning business in a world-renowned resort destination. If you want to stay here and enjoy the perfect holiday, be spoiled with your personal concierge, chef, massage etc. in the villa. In the remaining time your villa is working for you. All villas in Ban Tai Estate are attracting more and more holidaymakers and are promoted all over the world.

All villas are extremely popular among holiday makers and are enjoying 95% occupancy rate as soon as they appeared on the market. www.bantaiestate.com/en/availability.html 5 more reasons to consider Ban Tai Estate a hassle-free and profitable investment • The complex is promoted and available for booking in all international systems and has excellent reviews from its return customers.

• Exceptional rental potential, as all these villas already have significant future bookings making your transition to ownership very profitable.

• Extensive rental services: management takes care of all the enquiries, bookings and payments.

You only get your profit with the report at the end of each month.

• Constant expansion of marketing channels of villa renting by promotion with the complex web-page on different internet platforms, participation in different international exhibitions, publications in trade, magazines around the world, as well as advertising on the world's most popular real estate portals with an extensive, ever expanding network of agents around the world.

• Daily maintenance work carried out by a professional maintenance company.

• After construction is completed in 2016, improvement of complex infrastructure and an increase of Ban Tai Estate brand awareness, the cost of villas is expected to increase by 20 -25%.

If you plan to visit Ban Tai Estate, you can also receive a detailed feasibility study with the calculation of the cost of acquisition, maintenance of the villa and the expected return on investment. Whether you are looking for a perfect holiday home or an attractive hassle free investment, you will find both in Ban Tai Estate and even more. Join us in order to achieve your goals!

Ban Tai Estate 32/10 Moo 5, Maenam, Koh Samui, 84320 Тel: +66 (0) 918 26 7392 www.bantaiestate.com

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BAANSUAY SERVICES

Short Term Financing : Baansuay can offer financing services for clients over a short period.

Land and property sales : The majority of properties offered by Baansuay are owned and sold by us directly.

Baansuay Developments : With Baansuay Lamai well underway, we will launch two new projects in Choeng Mon and Bophut, Soi Monkey.

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BAANSUAY NA MUaNG

Location : Namuang Land Size : Start from 66 Sq.w Price Sale : 15,000 THB / Sq.w

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BAANSUAY TA-LING NGAM

Location : Ta-Ling Ngam Land Size : Start from 59 Sq.w Price Sale : Start at 2.7 M THB

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BAANSUAY KHAO LAY

Location : Maret Land Size : Start from 67 Sq.w Price Sale : 12,000 THB / Sq.w

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Baansuay Dream Land

Location : Bophut Land Size : Start from 77 Sq.w Price Sale: 15,000 THB / Sq.w

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BAAN TALAY KAEW

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BAANSUAYBANGRAK(2house)

Location : Bophut - Bangrak Land Size : 1 Ngan 70.6 Sq.w Price Sale : 9,500,000 THB

Location : Bophut Land Size : 53.30 Sq.m Price Sale : 2,650,000 THB

Location : Bophut - Bangrak Land Size : Start from 1 Ngan Price Sale : 2.5 -3,500,000 THB

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BAANSUAY BO PHUT SEA VIEW

BAANSUAY MAENAM (Land)

Location : Ang Thong (Soi.10) Land Size : 13 Rai 2 Ngan 2.9 Sq.w Price Sale : 33,750,000 THB

Location : Bophut Land Size : 1 Rai 3 Ngan 96 Sq.w Price Sale : 14,000,000 THB

Location : Maenam Land Size : 4 Rai 2 Ngan 2 Sq.w Price Sale : 9,900,000 THB

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Hua Thanon 0 Rai 1 Ngan 50 Sqw. 300.00 Sqm. ( Approx ) Public From 78,000 THB / Month 14,900,000 THB ( open to reasonable offers )

LAND FOR SALE

Ref-no : LH004Y15 Sea view land located in Chaweng Noi Location : Chaweng Noi Land Size : 1 Rai 2 Ngan 00 Sqw. 240.00 Sqm. ( Approx ) Access : Public Title Deed : Chanod Price Sale : 6,000,000 THB / Rai ( open to reasonable offers )

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Small plot of beachfront land Location : Pang Ka Land Size : 0 Rai 3 Ngan 17 Sqw. 14 meter frontage Access : Public Title Deed : Chanod Price Sale : 15,500,000 THB ( open to reasonable offers )

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Address : 142/5 Moo 4 , Lamai Beach , Maret, Koh Samui , Suratthani , Thailand Contact : K. Bee 081 374 0014 ,K. Pawn 081 958 0998 Email : info@aid-properties.com Email : contact@aid-properties.com 100  samui phangan real estate

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Beachfront land in Taling Ngam Location : Taling Ngam Land Size : 4 Rai 3 Ngan 98 Sqw. : 6,798 .00 Sqm. Access : Public / Right of Way Title Deed : Chanod Price Sale : 17,000,000 THB / Rai

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Mr. Jim (left) Mr. Pisit (right)

Interview

Interview with Mr. Pisit Arnasiri Owner of Surat Baansuy and his business partner Mr. Jim both well known on the island with their One Stop Services for curtains, blinds, tension membranes, sofa, carpets and more as everything can be custom made.

Over a decade ago when we bought our family house on Samui it was Mr. Pisit Arnasiri that we approached at Surat Baansuy for many of our fittings. Later as we started Samui Phangan Real Estate magazine, again we approached Mr. Pisit but this time to see if he was interested in advertising with us. Now to this day he is one of our oldest customers in the magazine and I think I can say we have become not only business clients but also good friends.

Where do you and your family come from and how long have you been on Samui?

I come from Suratthani province, and I’ve lived in Samui for 14 years now.

One of the main reasons I would come and see you is that you would always have time to speak with the customer and gave good professional advice, where have you gained your expertise and knowledge?

Because my of family roots, my family have been in the curtains business in Suratthani for more than 30 years, and as I was young I have been working with my family business, that’s where my experience comes from.

When I first opened Surat Baansuy on Samui I often to go to the expo in Bangkok and regularly overseas to find new high quality commodities that I can import and sell in the company to support my clients who require international quality products and they would rather order here than from their own country.

In the last over 3 years I started with my new business partner and I would like to take this opportunity to introduce Mr. Jim who was a major part in Surat Baansuy Business Administration. Now Mr. Jim who was previously living in the USA for 15 years is a full partner and looks after Surat Baansuy.

He speaks perfect English and has a pleasant attitude, a very friendly person who cares about what he’s doing and so now he is well known and liked with our customers on the island.

His main responsibility is looking after the Real Estate projects around Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao such as Samujana, Linesamui, Aqua and Fragipani and taking care of our imported products from abroad.

How have you and your business coped against the large commercial companies that have come to Samui like Homepro for example?

We are different as we have special technicians for each job and I do believe clients require the follow up services, experience and customer care with we can give on a personal basis. This gives our customer’s confidence in our work and Surat Baansuy return business for the long term.

Now you have your Real Estate business, when and why did you start this?

Yes, I have, my real estate business is called Baansuy Land & House. I have a few projects in Lamai, Taling Ngam and Namuang that will be completed in April.

This island has grown a lot in a positive way the 14 year I’ve been here, and foreigners keep returning and settling here. It was always my dream for my next business to be working in real estate and now it has come true. I really enjoy it and find I have a great talent for it.

Is Samui still your most favorite part of Thailand and why?

Yes, it is, Samui is a beautiful island, beautiful beaches and unique natural beauty, and it’s perfect for my business.

Is there something on Samui that needs improving?

I think that is not enough just to improve infrastructure with the growth of the island and the amount of investment but if everybody helps to support and care about the island then we can live in a balance between nature and the progress.

Do you have a favorite place on Samui?

I like to go to Fisherman’s Village.

Where would you still like to visit outside of Thailand?

I would like to return to Japan.

Mr. Jim: In Suratbaansuy what is your most sought after item?

It’s a high tension shade canvas , its the latest modern product we introduced in the shop and Samui certainly need this because its over 70-80% sunny season all year.

Are there some items you still find difficult to get in Thailand?

Yes, because some high-quality products must be imported from overseas, but we try our best to get what is required.

Where are most of your customers from?

Most of customers are foreigners from Europe mainly France, Germany and the UK. Do you have any further plans for expansion?

We now have almost everything that customers could want, but if a customer needs something special we will try our best to find it.

Mr. Pisit: If a customer asked you why he should pick Samui to live, what would you reply?

Because Samui has a beautiful unique natural environment and the people are friendly and there’s everything anyone could need.

Do you have any special advice for customers buying land or house on Samui?

Before you think about buying land or house you must check everything carefully, land title, agreement and the policy etc., choose the right adviser and lawyer until you are confident. Trust is important but you should never forget to have everything legally documented under Thai law.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Mr. Pisit: I will still be taking care of my Curtains business Surat Baansuy and Baansuy Land and House plus the real estate projects that I started.

Mr. Jim: Keep doing what I am now, and try to further improve Surat Baansuy business and be a good representative for the company. Responding well to our customer’s requirements and the services they expect will make both parties successful.

Samui-Phangan Real Estate Magazine would like to thank you both very much and we are very proud that Samui and the other islands have this kind of sincere service and business. We wish you both much success.

For more enquiry Surat Baansuy : Mr. Jim +66(0) 81 536 6178, +66(0) 77 484 662-3 info@suratbaansuy.com, www.suratbaansuy.com Baansuy Land & House: Mr. Pisit +66(0) 81 691 1719 pisit@baansuaylh.com, www.bs-landandhouse.com

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Be Far from the madding crowd This was the first heading that struck me as I was given the task of writing this feature article for Samui Living Co., Ltd. Already fascinated I looked further into their website to look at their boutique development that offers something a little special and out of the ordinary.

The heading “Be Far from the Madding Crowd” was inspired by the late writer and poet, Thomas Hardy and the logo of Picasso’s “Dove of Peace” symbolizes freedom which, once you see the land, you will totally understand.

The owners worked closely with their expert team of professionals and award winning architect to design eleven bespoke villas nestled in 6.5 Rai (10'400 SQM) within the lush exclusive enclave of the very sought after Bophut Hills. Designs were mused and explored and what evolved were breathtaking villas elegantly styled in a tranquil atmosphere with each villa spread over three levels with two terraces, a large internal courtyard a mezzanine library/office, and a living and dining area which overlooks a large open deck and pool.

Samui Living Co. Ltd is a full-service real estate development company based in Koh Samui, Thailand. The Company is financially backed by

Singapore-Thai based Corinthian Capital, and Bori Liberman's Family Investment Office, Jagen Pty Ltd, Australia.

The company has expertise in design, development and operational capabilities in order to create highquality real estate products including fully integrated property management and construction services.

These include: facilitating land acquisition; design, structure and the hiring of the on-site development teams; coordinating and managing project subcontractors and outside consultants including architects, engineers, environmental specialists, landscape advisors, government officials; and

unique proposition to tropical living in Thailand’s most sought after paradise, Koh Samui

Each 4 or 5 room villa in the development would have

uninterrupted views overlooking Fisherman’s Village in Bophut and stunning sea views of the Gulf of Thailand and the neighboring sister island of Koh Phangan.

Over A Total 6.5 Rai They Divided 4 Plots For The Lower Villas And 7 For The Upper.

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overseeing all construction and development to ensure our dedication to develop projects to the highest quality, on time and within budget.

Samui Living Co. Ltd's team will direct the Project to ensure an optimized development specification. We will obtain all entitlements for the project; including all necessary governmental permits. With a caring handson approach to managing the details of the development process, Samui Living Co. Ltd, aims to create hallmark quality, sustainable and innovative properties of enduring value and achieving long term returns for our clients.

Lower Villas

Total Plots: 4 Land Plot Sizes: 714 – 746 M2 Total Internal Space: 353.4 M2 Total External Space: 291.1 M2 Pool: 55.3 M2 Car Park: 29.7 M2 Total Villa Area: 729.5 M2

Upper Villas

Total Plots: 7 Land Plot Sizes: 813 – 1415 M2 Total Internal Space: 322.0 M2 Total External Space: 286.4 M2 Pool: 61.4 M2 Car Park: 39.5 M2 Total Villa Area: 709.3 M2 Clients of Samui Living Co. Ltd can enjoy the dedicated property management services and bespoke concierge facilities, as well as participate in the villa rental program making it a truly seamless experience, which further adds value to their investment.

And Be Part of Samui Living FOR INFORMATION ON SALES : Tel: +66 (0) 93 697 6647 Email: info@samuiliving.com www.samuiliving.com

Samui Living Co. Ltd's latest development "BE FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD" offers a unique proposition to tropical living in Thailand’s most sought after paradise, Koh Samui.

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Surat Baansuy Ltd. Part หจก.สุราษฎรบานสวย (คฤหภัณฑ) CUSHION

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ผามานทุกชนิด, มูลี่ทุกชนิด ระบบมอเตอรผามานทุกชนิด เบาะ, โซฟา, ผาใบ, หลังคาผาใบ, พรม, กระเบื้องยาง และ สินคานําเขาจากตางประเทศอีกมากมาย 118/1 Robkoh Rd. Bo phut Beach Koh Samui (Opp Big C) Tel: 077-484-663, 086-479-3480 (คุณเปย) 081-691-1719

We are experts in curtain and awning services for more than 20 years

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In the "Art of War," Sun Tzu wrote: "One who knows the enemy and knows himself will not be endangered in a hundred engagements". In other words, if you know your enemy's and your own weaknesses and strengths, you'll be successful in battle. Samui Phangan Real Estate takes a closer look in this issue at one of the smallest but most devastating pests around and gets some professional advice from David Farmer from Termite Tech.

Termite activity can be found in or around almost every building structure in Thailand. They have various ways to gain entry into a building, and once in they are not restricted to eating only the wood products of the dwelling. They will attack cardboard, paper products (books, documents, etc.), plus sheetrock (plasterboard), composite woods, and wallpaper.

The species of termites that do the most damage to homes and business in Thailand may travel underground (sub-terrainian), but once they come in contact with a structure they are very adept to traveling vertical to get inside. Termites love to use pipe penetrations through foundation slabs and electrical conduits to get into the building. These are classic entry points for them, they have even been found using elevator shafts to gain access to the upper floors of a building. Termites are sneaky, and relentless in their pursuit of food.

Termite Tech believe that to achieve the best possible results on a job, a company needs to be completely thorough in their investigation, treatments and follow-ups. This gives the client a great “piece of mind”, that their investments are being properly protected.

Once in a building, termites can travel around the inside by using many different techniques. It easy for termites to conceal themselves behind partitions, and under kitchen cabinets. They can quickly move to baseboards, wall paneling, crown molding, sheetrock, and door frames. They can even move around undetected behind caulking and wallpaper.

Detecting termites can be tricky, especially when trying to catch them early in an invasion. Most home and business owners will not even know they are in the building until they stumble upon some damage.

By then it might be too late to minimize the infestation. The best advice to give a person to prevent termite problems is to have a certified Pest Control Co. do frequent inspections of your property. The other important piece of advice is, DO NOT TRY AND SPRAY YOUR TERMITE SIGHTINGS YOURSELF. Cans of Insecticide spray bought at 7-11 are guaranteed to do only two things, one, kill a dozen or so termites that you have spotted, and second, spread the rest of the other thousands around to look for another place to come up in the house! Don’t make the professional’s job harder, get them in straightaway to use the right chemicals and implement the right procedures.

Termite Tech Co. has found the most effective way to protect structures from a sub- terrainian termite invasion or to solve current termite problems, is to be able to implement multiple techniques. Every termite job presents different challenges, and using several options for treatment may be essential for success.

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Soil Injection On any structure where it is feasible, an in-ground termite barrier should be installed. A continuous chemical barrier is formed in the soil by injecting the ground around the perimeter of a building.

The chemical binds to soil particles and will not deteriorate for at least one year.

Drill & Inject Where concrete is installed up against a building, and there are no open soil areas at the edge of these slabs, small holes will be drilled to inject a chemical barrier. The holes are only 8 mm. in diameter and once refilled with color matching grout, they are not even noticeable. The same holes can then be easily re-opened the next year to top-up the chemical barrier.

Spot Treatment If termites have already entered a building and damage is occurring, Termite Tech is able to treat their activity without further disturbing the wood.

Unique, state of the art equipment, injects a fine mist of chemical that will coat the inside of active termite areas and building entry points, using a nozzle that is only the size of a small nail. This method along with outside soil injection programs will effectively treat and eliminate even the toughest termite infestations.

Non Repellent Chemicals It is critical when treating termites that have entered a structure to treat them with a chemical that they cannot detect, a (non–repellent). If termites can detect the presence of a chemical they will then move and come up in another part of the building, thus spreading the infestation and damage. As a rule of thumb, if you as a customer can smell the chemical your pest control company is currently using, then you can bet the termites can sense it as well. Termite Tech only use, (non-Repellent) Chemicals, because the strategy is to use a slow killing, undetected approach. This will eliminate the moving and spreading problem and more importantly give the termites a chance to unknowingly track the poison back home and doom their nest.

Raised Structures For buildings built on columns or piers, and the underneath is exposed, Termite Tech installs a spray on coating of our chemical to all the concrete supports, walls, wood, and piping. The chemical will adhere to anything it touches and last up to one year. Again creating a barrier to stop any termite invasion attempt into a building. We implement this technique frequently on Koh Samui Island, where many of our jobs are structures built on mountain hillsides or slopes.

Bait Stations Termite Tech do use this method and it can be an effective way to eliminate a nest when other treatments are not so feasible. It does take some time to get results, but might be the best option in a hard to reach area or a place with limited to no access.

Termite Tech Inspections & Warranty All termite work comes with a one-year warranty and a quarterly inspection program. Termite Tech cannot emphasize enough the importance of inspections.

Sometimes after a t re a t m e n t o n a m o re s e v e re i n f e s t a t i o n , a handful of termites in the building can get cut off, or “lost to the nest”, and there is no way to find their way back. The scent trail they put down and used to follow each other in and out is lost as the workers become sick and die from the chemical.

These “lost souls” know only to forage on and they can remain active for some time if they have enough moisture, and can show up in spots at a later date.

But with regular inspections they will be discovered and eliminated, finishing the original infestation. This is part of the service during your warranty period that Termite Tech offers. So if any termite activity is detected on your property during this time, they will spot treat that area free of any charge.

TERMITE TECH – KOH SAMUI samui@termitetech.co.th mobile 09 5428 1121 www.termitetech.co.th www.thailandtermitetech.com

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20 Tools

Every Homeowner Should Have

You probably have a hammer, but that's just a start. These 20 tools and devices are superstars for household projects and repairs Philips screwdriver A Philips or X-shape screwdriver is probably one of the most common tools in any toolbox. If you have a have a handle that accepts interchangeable tips, you can cover a wide range of screw types and sizes.

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Flathead screwdriver A flathead or straight screwdriver is invaluable; most light switch plates use straight screws, for example. Having the right size flathead can make a difference, so start with at least a set of three (small, medium and large) to be able to handle most jobs.

Wire stripper This wire stripper has a blade for cutting wire to the proper length and several notches for scoring the insulation around wires of varying sizes, which can then be pulled off. Wire has to be exposed without the plastic coating to make electrical connections.

Tape measure Your tape measure is indispensable for estimating material quantities, figuring out placement of objects, and calculating floor plans and furniture sizes. It's always a good idea to measure more than once to make sure you've got it right.

Hex key tool (or Allen key) Some screws, especially bicycles and assemble-it-yourself furniture for which a flush screw is necessary, use hexagonal sockets. Multiple hex key sizes can be purchased separately and the leverage on these is better, but a jackknife-style set such as this provides everything you need in one tool.

Level Some people are good at eyeballing whether something is level or not, but this tool takes all the guesswork away. It takes only a slight error to make objects look off-kilter.

Utility knife From cutting paint around windows that are stuck closed to opening boxes, scoring drywall or even trimming the edges of carpet, the uses are so many that you'll be surprised how you ever got by without one.

Hammer Pounding nails, pulling nails, crowbar action, tapping things into place — it almost goes without saying why you need hammer. An expensive hammer is long and lightweight; its leverage can assist you when you take that wall down.

Putty knife A putty knife is great for scraping dry glues and paints and for spreading putty, paste and spackle. Having a 1½-inch size for scraping and a 5- or 6-inch one for spreading is helpful.

Nail set A nail set is used for sinking nail heads below the surface of the wood, so that you can then fill the hole with wood putty and sand it, to make the nail disappear. This way the hammer never has to make an ugly dent in the surface you are pounding.

Combination square This multiuse tool can verify 90- and 45-degree angles for miter cuts, measure depths and short distances, and is great for scribing a straight line. It also has a vial to make sure your project is level or plumb.

Power drill Drilling implies creating holes, and a power drill is the ultimate luxury when tired hands have turned too many screws. It adapts not only to drill bits to bore holes, but also to every kind of screw-head bit, making larger projects go quickly and with less muscle. Just be careful to stop when the fastener is tight so you don't strip the screw head. Don't skimp on this tool — you will appreciate having a lot of power.

Electrical cord A rugged, well-insulated indooroutdoor power cord for high-amp tools will help you extend the limited cord of your tools to your job site — and it's suitable for yard work too.

C-clamp This tool can hold pieces of wood, metal, or plastic together when you need to glue, saw or file them. Use a thin shim between the clamp and the object you are working on so the clamp doesn't mar the surface.

Flashlight Necessary repairs can happen in dark, cramped spaces and even when the power is out.

Plus, everyone loves to help by holding the flashlight for you. They don't work without batteries, so have extras on hand.

Ladder or step stool Painting, reaching the lightbulb, changing fixtures, trimming the hedge, stringing lights, getting into the attic and many more activities require the aid of a ladder.

Pliers The serrated jaws of pliers assist with holding objects firmly, as well as with pulling, pinching or bending metal.

Broom and dustpan When projects get messy, save your household broom from harsh debris by having a dedicated set.

Adjustable crescent wrench There is a screw built into the head of this wrench; turning it adjusts the size of the opening, so that it fits onto most any hexagonal nut. Turning a nut with pliers just strips the edges, making it harder and harder to get a good grip when tightening or loosening it.

Music Every job is made easier with music or talk radio. This is why hardware stores sell radios, although those are more rugged, with rechargeable battery packs that can also be used in your cordless tools. More rugged means when you drop your hammer on it, you just pick it up and get back to work. www.houzz.com

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LIVING IN KOH SAMUI

Koh Samui’s enduring appeal as one of the world’s top holiday destinations has inspired many people to relocate to the island, either choosing to make it their permanent home or spending extended amounts of time living what those in less blessed locations would understandably consider an idyllic lifestyle.

In the last ten years, the island has developed into a full service destination and the range of facilities, amenities and services has therefore expanded considerably, making Samui one of very few places in the world where you can literally choose your preferences, both in terms of the way you pass your days and nights and also the amount of money you want to spend.

Although the island’s tourist and residential worlds often collide, they can also be very distinctive. But in terms of choice, both groups benefit from the island’s incredibly diverse and eclectic offerings, whether in terms of accommodation, retail, dining, entertainment, health or adventure. As a long term resident on Samui,

if you stop to consider the sheer extent of comfort and convenience on offer around the island today it’s sometimes difficult to remember that you are living on a small island in the Gulf of Thailand. As soon as you leave the beach you are spoilt for choice - shopping malls such as Tesco Lotus and Big C stock all the daily necessities and more, specialist outlets like Tops Supermarket and Villa in Lamai offer indulgent imported goods, while 7Elevens, Family Mart outlets and local shops make impulse buying a an easy option, even at 4 in the morning. A selection of fresh food markets also cater to an ever growing Thai community with everything from rice by the kilo to fresh Tiger Prawns sold by the kilo at what are very reasonable prices when compared to the deli counters of most western supermarkets.

For those who prefer to dine out, Samui has developed a deserved reputation a s gourmet paradise with an enviable choice of restaurants, their menus often created by chef’s of international repute and wine lists

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that rival those in some of the world’s top city bistros.

Excellent Thai food is also readily enjoyed, either roadside at one of the island’s many affordable local eateries or in more opulent surroundings accompanied by five star service and stylised, cultural designs and entertainment.

class food and beverage choices in chic poolside surroundings. They also host regular parties with international DJs and performers. Western style pubs and nightclubs line the popular tourist strips, with sports bars like The Islander and Bondi in Chaweng showing live international sporting events.

The Samui party scene has also developed in leaps and bounds in the last few years, sophisticated Beach Clubs like Beach republic and Nikki Beach serve top

Those in search of a more healthy, green lifestyle on Samui can easily avoid the tourist bustle. The quiet beaches on the island’s south coast still feel relatively untouched by development and many small residential communities have emerged in places like Baan taling Ngam and Lip Noi, where the pace of life is slow and the tropical landscape still untroubled by crowds and commerce. Spas and wellness centres offer a wide range of treatments and therapies to rejuvenate tired souls, while yoga, meditation and other more spiritually inspired activities can be studied and practiced at various centres around the island.

Families are increasingly well catered for on Samui and the island now boasts its very own International School (ISS), as well as several other learning institutions catering to to both Thai and expatriate students.

The island’s clubs and organisations often organise family friendly gatherings, regular Walking Streets offer festival style outings and there are also several restaurants that cater for children’s parties.

With so much on offer to residents, Samui has now become as much a place to live as it is a place to visit. It is now a multi-faceted residential island with an enviable range of services and facilities to choose from, all of which combine to offer permanent and long stay‘Samuians' one of the most appealing and diverse tropical lifestyle experiences on the planet.

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LIVING IN KOH PHANGAN

Stunning beaches, an affordable lifestyle and an appealing island environment have drawn a growing number of visitors and residents to Koh Phangan’s tropical shores. Many of the island’s visitors choose to stay longer than they originally planned and this has led to the establishment of a sizeable foreign community of long stay tourists, working residents, business owners and retirees. The number of foreign investors choosing Koh Phangan as their second home is increasing every year, with easy transport access, a fast developing infrastructure and a range of lifestyle and hospitality services all adding to the island’s growing appeal.

Koh Phangan is a rare island escape just a short boat ride from Koh Samui’s more developed and commercial environment. This means residents and visitors can enjoy the unspoiled beauty of some of Thailand’s finest beaches while still having access to the comforts and benefits of a modern lifestyle. The recent growth in the number of luxury hotels and private villas on the island has prompted the emergence of more upmarket retail, dining and entertainment choices, with cool nightspots

and restaurants opening in the more popular beaches like Haad Rin and Thong Nai Pan. As Koh Phangan evolves from a backpacker haven in to a full service destination, the island is attracting those with the spending power to combine natural escape with a sophisticated island lifestyle.

The Thai government and its tourism authority has long been promoting Koh Phangan as an eco-destination in order to transform the island’s reputation from party venue to tropical escape, promoting Koh Phangan’s natural beauty and untainted environment to the world.

Eco-adventures and marine based activities are widely available to visitors and residents with mountain biking, diving, wake boarding and jungle treks all on offer to encourage a more sensitive approach to island life that also minimises the impact on the island’s ecosystem.

On a practical level, the opening of a modest Tesco Lotus Supermarket, combined with a significant increase in the number of foreign run businesses has had a real impact in terms on the ease of living

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on Koh Phangan. Designer boutiques, international cuisine, real estate agents and developers are all gradually changing the island landscape, yet the laid back lifestyle has thus far survived and the local people are known for their commitment to preserving their traditional culture. Whether selling the daily catch from their boats, chatting with friends in the shade of

the village ‘sala’ or celebrating weddings with dances and local music, local people remain distinctively Thai in many ways. As for the foreign residents, the ease of life, natural beauty and diversity of lifestyle choices make Koh Phangan a unique destination as either a permanent or second home.

REAL ESTATE On KOH PHANGAN Koh Phangan’s real estate sector has grown as the island has developed and become more popular with visitors from around the world. Investment opportunities abound, whether it is raw beach and mountain land, off plan residential purchases or completed luxury villas for sale. Prices are considerably lower than they are on Koh Samui, which often attracts adventurous investors looking for an affordable slice of paradise. Restrictive ownership laws in Thailand, however, mean buyers are advised to go through reputable law firms when considering any purchases on Koh Phangan. As is the case on Koh Samui or Phuket, it is important for anyone considering an investment to thoroughly research the laws and regulations, as well as to ensure that any land titles are thoroughly checked and that the most secure method of purchase is found to guarantee a trouble free, long-term investment. It is advisable to research construction firms employed to guarantee that their reputation is solid and that any previous projects have been successfully completed.

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

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

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

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

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

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the legal arena

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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the legal arena l building regulations

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

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

(See diagram on opposite page)

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

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

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

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

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

Information courtesy of Manit Tajew (Senior Lawyer Miklaw Associates)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Information courtesy of Jeffrey Martin by calling Limcharoen Legal’s Koh Samui office at 084 714 8800, or Jeffrey@Limcharoen.com

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realty in focus l villa rentals

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HOW TO FIND YOUR PERFECT ISLAND RETREAT

Photo Courtesy of Horizon Homes

VILLA LETTING AGENTS ADVANCE INTER DEVELOPMENT

077 231 625

LUXURY PROPERTIES KOH SAMUI

077 423 503

ADVANTAGE HOLIDAY VILLAS

077 418 891

LUXURY VILLAS

087 922 8381

CENTURY 21

089 866 8931

LAEM SOR VILLAGE

081 406 1065

EATS & RETREATS

089 866 4515

OVERSEAS PROPERTY PORTFOLIO

080 535 1725

HORIZON HOMES

077 417 005

ONYX REALTY

077 484 970

HORIZON RESIDENCE

077 417 005

PALM GROUP ASIA

085 795 9393

INFINITY RESIDENCES & RESORT

089 666 0610

PHATHONG RESIDENCE

089 813 5715

IVL Property

083 107 9684

SAGE LAND & HOUSE

089 016 9750

KALARA INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES

077 246 100

SAMUI BEACH VILLAGE

077 418 256

KLIK ASIA

089 866 4515

SAMUI ESCAPES

077 425 136

KOH SAMUI LAND & HOMES

089 474 1837

SAMUJANA

080 886 4226

KOH SAMUI PROPERTIES

077 484 770

SAMUI-PHANGAN PROPERTIES

087 180 7247

LAAN DARA SAMUI

077 414 204

THAILAND RETREATS

077 427 774

LUXURY LIVING KOH SAMUI

091 034 3808

THE PHUFAR RESIDENCE

081 535 9100

LUXURY VILLAS AND HOMES

077 427 648

THE SEA

077 960 567

LUXURY VILLAS SAMUI

084 842 7506

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ISLAND CONTACTS PROPERTY DEVELOPERS/ ESTATE AGENTS 10 STARS REAL ESTATE...................................... 086 273 1117 ADVANCE INTER DEVELOPMENTS .....................077 231 625 ADVANTAGE PROPERTY.....................................081 892 6372 ANAMAYA SAMUI.................................................... 077 417 113 ANGTHONG APARTMENTS....................................077 430 326 ANGTHONG VILLAS.............................................089 972 1539 APOLLO BEACH CLUB ........................................085 906 2630 AQUALINA SAMUI.................................................081 837 6001 AZUR SAMUI.........................................................098 050 2120 ARTRIUM SUITES.................................................087 607 6078 BAAN FAA SAI BY ANGTHONG HILLS...................086 256 555 BAAN RAK TALAY .................................................. 077 430 326 BAN TAI ESTATE...................................................094 598 8475 BAANSUAY LAND & HOUSE..................................077 426 967 BAMBUH................................................................086 061 4280 BAN SWEET COCONUT.......................................089 500 9800 BASE DEVELOPMENTS.........................................077 961 762 BAVARIA VILLAS ................................................. 083 590 6190 Bay Residence Koh Phangan ..................... 086 074 9219 BEACH REPUBLIC................................................ 089 011 9538 BLUE SEA RESIDENCE .......................................083 593 3967 CALLISTO LUXURY VILLAS.................................081 893 5996 CD&P......................................................................081 924 9574 CENTURY 21 BY ZAZEN PROPERTIES...............089 866 8931 CHAWENG BAYVIEW RESORT...........................077 414 071-5 CHAWENG COVE BEACH RESORT......................077 422 509 CHAWENG SILA......................................................077 430 779 CHEONGMON GARDENS ....................................086 043 5438 COUNTRYSIDE PROPERTY ................................089 866 2062 DHEVATARA PROPERTY........................................077 430 326 DREAMCOAST DEVELOPMENTS........................081 082 9355 ECO REAL ESTATE ASIA........................................077 961 991 EMERALD RESIDENCE........................................081 903 8003 EVER ASIA ENTERPRISES..................................093 575 4757 EXCLUSIVE VILLA ................................................084 708 1501 FUNCTION HOMES.................................................077 430 540 HILLSIDE VILLAGE...............................................081 903 8003 HOLLYWOOD VILLA..............................................083 396 0244 HORIZON HOMES...................................................077 417 005 INFINITY SAMUI....................................................089 666 0610 IVL Property......................................................088 379 8363 KOH SAMUI LAND & HOME..................................089 474 1837 KANDANA VILLAS.................................................090 156 6583 KOH PHANGAN HOLIDAY HOMES......................087 898 3918 KOH SAMUI PROPERTIES.....................................077 484 770 KALARA INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES..............077 246 100 KIRIKAYAN...............................................................077 247 867 LAAN DARA SAMUI.................................................077 414 204 LAEM NOI LAND....................................................081 903 8003 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.................................085 797 0477 MAXXIMUM............................................................083 646 4555 MINI GOLF.............................................................081 787 9148 MOBY DICK GUESTHOUSE.................................081 892 1990 NARAI KIRI............................................................081 537 3088 NARESH..................................................................077 426 944 NAUTILUS..............................................................082 427 4888 NIRVANA-VILLA.COM OCEAN 11 BEACH FRONT RESIDENCE.............089 813 5715 OCEAN 13 THE RESIDENCES.............................085 885 3434 OVERSEAS PROPERTY PORTFOLIO ................080 535 1725 ONYX REALTY ........................................................077 484 970 OXYGEN SAMUI....................................................086 407 2829 PALM CREEK RESIDENCE...................................081 374 0014 PALM GROUP ASIA...............................................085 795 9393 PLAI LAEM VILLAS................................................085 782 4910 PEARL PROPERTY...............................................081 370 2480 PHATHONG RESIDENCE.....................................089 813 5715 PLUMERIA PLACE..................................................077 430 043 PROPERTYBROKERSTHAI.COM RBC PROPERTIES ...............................................089 894 9088 REPLAY SAMUI ..................................................... 077 448 201 RESOTEL GROUP INTERNATIONAL...................081 737 3076 ROYAL SAMUI HEIGHTS........................................077 414 222 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 Living Company....................................093 697 6647 SAMUI PHANGNAN PROPERTIES.......................081 979 0679 SAMUI PROPERTY INVESTMENTS.....................087 886 6437 SAMUI PROPERTY CENTRE ...............................083 182 5430 SAMUI SANCTUARY.............................................084 689 7081 SAMUI VILLAS & HOMES.......................................077 427 648 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 SHAMBALA SUNSET BEACH VILLA.....................089 972 1539

SHAnti Samui......................................................092 470 4817

SIAM IMMO COMPANY.........................................081 850 6475

SINTHORANEE PROPERTY...................................077 414 222

SURAT BAANSAUY...............................................081 691 1719

SUNFLEX ASIA...................................................... 077 414 412

STEJ’Y PROPERTIES AND DEVELOPERS.........095 739 6170

SECURITY SYSTEMS

TALING NGAM TROPICAL VILLA..........................089 651 0302

B-SMART SYSTEMS...............................................077 248 362

SUNWAY VILLAS...................................................091 043 7977 TANAPA HOME......................................................086 944 0476 THAI PROPERTY.....................................................086 948 443

CREATIVE SYSTEM PROJECTS ........................ 080 698 6811

THAILAND RETREATS............................................077 427 774

AUDIO VISUAL INTERIOR DESIGN

THE HEALTHY LIVING CONDOMINIUM .............094 194 0370

AV INSTALLATION SYSTEM.................................089 971 5775

THE NEST SAMUI ................................................087 026 2746

CREATIVE SYSTEM PROJECTS ........................ 080 698 6811

THE BAY SAMUI.................................................... 084 111 7500 THE MANDALAY VILLAS.......................................085 797 0477 THE PHUFAR RESIDENCE ..................................081 535 9100 THE ROYAL MOUNTAIN........................................081 956 1636

THE SEA KOH SAMUI.............................................077 961 982 THONG NAI PAN ESTATE.....................................083 391 8159 TONGNUEL GARDEN ESTATE.............................083 575 4757 TONGTIP MANSIONS...........................................081 476 2646

TROPICAL HOME.................................................082 179 3933 VERANO RESIDENCE..........................................083 182 5430

AVIVA........................................................................02 685 3676

LIQUID SOUND......................................................087 976 9589

GARDEN & LANDSCAPE BOTANICAL DESIGNS LANDSCAPING...............084 315 9742 HELICONIA LANDSCAPE GARDEN.....................081 090 5489

VERTICOLOR SAMUI .............................................077 914 000

KITCHEN HARDWARE

WEB MARKETING AND RESERVATIONS............089 866 4515

FRANKE KITCHENS................................................02 236 9777

X2 RESIDENCES...................................................082 495 2525

IKON KITCHEN......................................................061 549 7855

VILLA TAWAN........................................................094 598 8475

YUPA LAND AND HOUSE.....................................081 891 7912

LEGAL SERVICES LIMCHAROEN..........................................................077 246 185

H.A.FELE.................................................................077 423 073

IPM SAMUI.............................................................081 894 4093 ONE STOP SOLUTIONS.......................................081 893 4935

RS VENTURE.......................................................02 662 3571-3

BIG BUSINESS........................................................077 413 764

SWIMMING POOLS

CHARNDELL DISPUTE MANAGEMENT................02 514 9170

CP POOL..................................................................077 234 410

BLUMENTHAL RICHTER & SUMET.......................077 231 732

IPM SAMUI.............................................................081 894 4093

DFDL........................................................................077 246 081 MANIT ASSOCIATES...............................................077 458 135 NAT ACCOUNTING..................................................077 246 249

DESJOYAUX............................................................077 247 588 JD POOLS................................................................077 427 356 Paradise Pools................................................062 223 1546 POOL & SHADE.......................................................077 423 460

NAI ANDREW PARK..............................................081 830 4462

TSP POOLS.............................................................077 234 034

SUKHOTHAI INTER LAW........................................077 430 642

DESIGN SERVICES

NSP & LAWS FIRM..................................................077 458 204

VITTAYA BUSINESS LAW OFFICE ........................077 484 470

LIGHTING SYSTEMS CREATIVE SYSTEM PROJECTS ........................ 080 698 6811 FIBER OPTICS.........................................................077 448 077

JMAN LTEK LED-LIGHTING................................. 081 893 5996 AV INSTALLATION SYSTEM.................................089 971 5775

3D ARCHITECT ...................................................... 077 238 962 Archi Studio......................................................089 972 2445

ARCHITECTUAL VISUALISATIONS........................077 247 862 BOTANICAL DESIGNS LANDSCAPING...............084 315 9742 OPEN DESIGNER.................................................089 890 4960

SAMUI ARCHITECT.............................................. 085 782 1852 SAMUI GRAPEVINE..............................................080 620 9964

SIL ARCHITECTS..................................................083 690 9700

HOME & DECOR

THAI REVIVAL DESIGN.........................................089 612 0684

CERA......................................................................084 648 5333

PHOTOGRAPHY

I.P.M. SAMUI..........................................................081 894 4093 ONE STOP SOLUTIONS.......................................081 893 4935

ANNE SOPHIE SAMUIPICS..................................080 102 9791

NUTTARAT DECORATE .........................................077 920 266

CHRONOS DYNAMICS.........................................081 894 4513

ORIENTAL LIVING...................................................077 247 675

HELICAM AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY.....................089 874 7464

ORchard house Design & interiors ........091 159 9673

SLEEP NAKED............................................. www.sleepnaked.hk

CLAUDIO / FANTASYATWORK.COM ...................087 270 4972 ORIENTAL LIVING...................................................077 247 675

ENGINEERING SERVICES EASTERN TECHNICAL ENGINEERING.................077 295 316

HOME SERVICES ADEPT ASIA...........................................................081 978 3712

AUTOMATIC GATE................................................081 892 1066

CERIS LAFARGE ROOFING...................................02 586 5600 ECO PEST CONTROL...........................................085 791 2496

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES ADEPT ASIA...........................................................081 978 3712 BLUE BUILDING...................................................... 077 430 411 EXIM STUDIO..........................................................02 934 7921 KOH SAMUI CONSTRUCTION.............................089 510 2040 PALM CONSTRUCTION..........................................077 961 991 P&W CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT.................077 238 182 RS BUILT ..............................................................086 271 0156

EUROPEAN RAIN GUTTERING..............................077 423 073

SAMUI VILLAS & HOMES.......................................077 430 326

FAR THAWEE PORN............................................077 245 570-1

STERLING PROJECT MANAGEMENT ................089 963 4953

EZ DOCK (THAILAND)............................................077 426 955 INFINITY HOME MANAGEMENT............................077 426 608 NITE STONE............................................................077 247 769 ODOR CLEAN........................................................087 976 9589

SEA B.C...................................................................077 960 584 TROPICAL BUILDERS.............................................077 602 262

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

MAINTENANCE SERVICE

SAMUI MASTER WATER.........................................077 427 726

AirAsia...................................................................02 515 9999

SEARA SPORTS......................................................076 355 040

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

SUNFLEX ASIA........................................................077 414 412 Termite Tech..................................................... 095 428 1121 THE STONE DOCTOR..........................................087 282 4930 TRUE VISIONS........................................................077 231 490 UNIVERSE LOGISTICS.........................................086 344 4989

FINANCE SERVICE GFS AUSTRALASIA...............................................085 795 9393

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 PROJECT MANAGEMENT ................089 963 4953

MANAGING SAMUI..................................................077 430 010 SQUEAKY CLEAN WINDOWS..............................087 013 7650

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

LEISURE SAMUI 100 DEGREE EAST DIVE CENTER........................077 245 396 CHANTARA JUNK BOAT.......................................087 064 3126 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SAMUI...................077 484 548 MAGNOLIA SPA.......................................................077 601 133 TROPICAL MURPHYS.............................................077 413 614 MINI GOLF.............................................................081 787 9148 MOBY DICK IRISH BAR........................................081 892 1990 OCEAN 11 BEACH FRONT RESTAURANT............077 245 134 OCEANS ELITE CHARTERS...................................077 427 244 RAJDHEVEE CLINIC...............................................077 430 702 THAILAND LEARNING CENTRE ..........................086 625 2546 WECI & COMPUTER INSTITUTE............................077 233 101 ZAZEN BOUTIQUE RESORT & SPA.......................077 430 345

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OUTDOOR

MADE EASY

Pool & Shade, a new concept in outdoor living has recently opened its showroom doors on the Samui Ring Road opposite the IPG station and boat shop.

Pool & Shade can cater for all of your outdoor needs, including swimming pool construction, maintenance and equipment and to keep you safely in the shade, custom designed salas of any shape or size, shade sails, retractable awnings, mechanical and motorized vertical blinds using high quality marine grade stainless steel fittings and fixtures along with a free design and render service with all products installed to a high standard by our qualified engineers.

To keep you comfortable whilst lounging or dining around the pool, a brand new range of outdoor furniture made from high quality, weather resistant fabrics in a range of styles and colours to suit all tastes are also available!

With products ranging from outdoor sofas, sunbuns, suncubes, modern beanbags, umbrellas and a great new concept design in umbrella bases that keep your umbrellas secured safely to the deck without sacrificing your back when you need to move them, Pool & Shade can cater for both residential and commercial customers, from a single umbrella to a complete pool & shade package that includes all of the aforementioned!

For more information call: 077 423 460 or 094 584 5258 or pop into the showroom Located on Samui ring road (BOPHUT) opposite the IPG garage .

Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Sat 8pm-2pm, closed Sunday. www.poolandshade.com

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