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Asia-Pacific I Issue 10 I 2014

Asia’s Top Regional Starchitect

SG’s Icon Of Building Design

Inspirational Interiors & Stunning View

A Grand Plan For Pattaya

Hida Takayama: A Time Machine To Edo

+Hong Kong’s Mott 32

Eyes On Bangkok Design

Elevated ModernClassic Ambience

Magne Hansen

Reveals Enduring Residential Appeal Of Chatrium Residence Sathon

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The Gateway To

Classic-Modern Heaven The resort with visibly innovative design and sophisticated construction will come to no avail if it’s unable to help guests achieve the superb private retreat and fails to deliver them the maximum privacy and comfort.

At the Regent Phuket Cape Panwa, it’s ensconced with the best of both world of hospitality service, an ingredient for the enduring charm of hotel in Thailand, and the world of design and enticing classic architectural style to render the poshness of the western hemisphere and also to redefine the luxury experience and a memorable melody of living on island.

Located in the secluded bay of Cape Panwa next to its own private beach and looking out to the Andaman Sea, Regent Phuket Cape Panwa stands out with the classic contemporary style, the exterior architecture and colonial structure of the resort exude the charm and fascination of the bygone days of old Thailand in the 19th century. The interior of each room echoes Asian touches with the western twisted to help reborn the classical and traditional sense.

Its villa and suite type is where you can totally indulge in the well-designed set of hardware in hospitality service to ensure maximum comfort as the ocean view is complimented to enhance an odyssey of romance.

The resort features 105 exquisite units comprising 35 Pool Villas, 48 Suites and 22 Pavilions. We spent a couple nights there at “Pool Villa”, the new DNA of classic pool villa concept in Phuket offering an exclusive environment with private Jacuzzi and pool.

It features spacious living area, oversized bathroom and the separated outdoor rain shower. The most prominent thing is the white color and light tone that dominate both exterior and interior, particularly at the bathroom. The Jacuzzi is also added to make a well balance with the luxurious

ambience and decoration while the striking wooden floor and high ceiling concept help express warmth, spaciousness, relax, and the harmony with the surrounding nature of the resort.

The Pool Villa is exclusively appointed with elegant wood floor and natural timbers to add warmth and comfort as the addition of dark brown wood furnishing with cream tones is considered a good statement to achieve a harmonious décor and also to enhance the good connection between luxury comfort and the nature. We think it’d be a very perfect hideaway if you are looking for an impressive romantic honeymoon in classical style as the balcony of each room type provides guests with the vistas view of Andaman sea.

Meanwhile, the concept of high ceiling has been blissfully used to make the area of all units more spacious and help to exude the cozy feeling.

The overall design is modern contemporary and naturally perfect, tropical, exotic, and enticing.

The outstanding part of this tomorrow’s name in vintage-modern living is the concern of the nature and the concept in design, aiming to maximize the harmony between the luxury design and the surrounding green areas as the overall space and form at the common areas are

extensively created for customers or guests to feel more a dreamy relaxing day.

Aside from the uniqueness of Thai touch, the spirit of Thai hospitality, and superb facilities, Regent Phuket Cape Panwa is also recognized as a brand where discerning travelers can relish the unpretentious hospitality service and a truly homey comfort, not to mention the unrivaled personalized service protocol by its butler service for guests staying in Pool Villa. Such is the resort’s signature element created to enhance long-term homey comfort and maximize the ultimate resort experience.

Thailand is one of a few countries in the world to have the legalize standard of the spa.

The result at the end of the day at the Regent Phuket Cape Panwa should be the spa indulgence, which is an essential guide to pampering and inner tranquility while the blend of innovative technology-driven approach will help restore the harmony of body and mind and the impressive wellness amidst the tropical-inspired ambience, which is regarded as natural medical doctor to help calm down your mind and spirit.

Regent Phuket Cape Panwa 84 Moo 8, Sakdidej Road, Tambon Vichit, Cape Panwa, Phuket 83000 Thailand Tel +66 7620 0800 I Fax +66 7620 0803 www.regenthotels.com/Phuket

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360° DNA In Design

New Living Space

Bedroom with a stunning view is the most favorable dream sleeping over a place. Here the shortlist where you can enjoy stunning views over the city, the ocean and the tropical jungle in Asia destinations. They are perfect for larger family, group of friends or company!

Discover an enticing new lifestyle and a smart investment at the emerging destination on Thailand’s most vibrant coastline. Southpoint Pattaya marks the point where world class contemporary design, refreshing energy and superb location intersect at Pratumnak, South Pattaya.

12 Amazing Bedrooms with Stunning View

Kitchen Idea

18 Tips for Kitchen Lighting Set your kitchen apart with lighting that matches your style. Get inspired by lighting in every shape, size, style, and material, and then decide what is right for your kitchen.

On The Bed

22 Sleeping Immersed in Design The best description of a contemporary bedroom is functional, fresh, chic look; which still feels warm and welcoming. Meet some examples and tips on how to create these trendy, yet comfortable, bedroom styles.

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26 Ritzy Comfort by the Beach

Unpredictable Design

30 Indulgence at the Marina Bay Sands Marina Bay Sands is a magnificent destination for entertainment, business and shopping, delivering once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Highlighting the state-of-the-art convention and exhibition facilities, theatres, and some of the best shopping and dining in the region, Marina Bay Sands is an experience that indulges your every fancy.

34 Architecturally Inspiring Zones Most listed property firms are continuing to expand their investment in 2014, despite the domestic political turbulence and uncertainty in Thailand while a survey found that the top listed developers plan to launch 235 residential projects in Bangkok worth more than Bt272 billion combined. Discover the reason behind such ongoing scenario to living in Bangkok, where design that inspires livability in the city.

Personality

38 The Outlook Of Occidental Comfort Mr. Magne Henning Hansen, General Manager of Chatrium Residence Sathon Bangkok, revealed the concept of an oasis of calm which makes it excels over the competitors and what’s behind the right balance between the hardware and software in hospitality industry to help deliver a uniquely occidental lifestyle in the oriental ambience.

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Health & Beauty

Takayama is a beautiful city in the mountains of Gifu prefecture. Famous for carpentry and its local foods, the atmosphere is best enjoyed whilst taking a stroll through the street. Follow the editor to witness the traditional culture and moved back together to Edo period at Takayama city in Gifu.

Embracing the mythical definition as the “fifth level of heaven” at i.sawan day spa, offering a rejuvenating retreat from the rigours of daily urban living. It uses internationally acclaimed Italian-made Comfort Zone skin care products; expert therapists dedicate themselves to provide unique healing experiences.

Rest In Style

Property Review

Your living idea in Japan is completed unless you have the chance to stay at Ryokan-style accommodation.

Ryokan (Japanese-style hotels) offer comfort along with luxuries such as onsen (hot springs), open-air baths, traditional gardens, yukata (cotton kimonos), tatami rooms, and cuisine served on beautiful plates.

W Bangkok is one of Asia’s leading architectural and design-inspired hotels that opened its door in respond to Bangkok’s rich and stylish market, where people are growingly in search of hotels resorts, condos, and some residential projects capable of sporting the conceptual design and style, the quality of value for money, and the idea in construction and enhancing ambience.

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52 Modern-Tradition Cantonese Style Mott 32 is the newest Chinese restaurant in Hong Kong located in the Standard Chartered building on Queen’s Road Central. The concept behind Mott 32 is to deliver ingredient-focused Cantonese, Szechuan and Beijing cooking whilst staying true to traditional recipes handed down from generation-to-generation.

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Hot Stuff

70 Classified & Promotion Check out new hot lists of properties for rent and sales and the reasons to live in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Pattaya, Samui, Phuket

Asia-Pacific I Issue 10 I 2014

From the Publisher

The Software That Inspires Livability Resort finished with Pool Villa concept has become highly anticipated in Thailand and Asia and other countries in the so-called tropical zones, especially when it comes to pinpointing how we can wisely spend our money to indulge in an upscale hotels resorts or even the residential unit with the uninterrupted ocean view, this is because Pool Villa resort pleasantly bespeaks your lifestyle and personality and modern luxury comfort rather than an ordinary single room while the provided modern convenience and the complete set of luxurious facilities and amenities as featured in the villa help to ensure individual comforts and homey feeling, suitable for both living short and staying long-term.

All pool villa resorts actually guarantee your personal modern lifestyle, but the difference seems to be the term of location, distinctive layout, interior design, and architecture that are eclectically incorporated to create enduring aesthetic appeal, romance, and serenity amidst the beauty of the natural surrounding. The editor’s pick of residential spaces and dream bedrooms from Thailand and Asia-Pacific region as featured in this issue are considerably where discerning travelers can accomplish a hedonistic theme of living at a remote beachfront resort, not to mention to its modern convenience that can bring guests a homey comfort, particularly the room with a stunning view, which I think that it’s a strong statement in aesthetic standard to create a unique sanctuary for the sense.

Anyway, in the way to achieve a true homey comfort, I see that the most important ingredient to help you be there is the software in hospitality service—human resource or staff and the unpretentious hospitality service, which is what Thailand’s been famous for.

For the mega residential project initiated in the face of mounting competitive environment among other competitors, it’s quite easy to conjure up some dream projects finished with top-grade amenities and super-luxurious facilities in order to sport the extravagance and comfort for sophisticated and modern people living in the metropolis.

Such is the basic concept of creating hardware and common genre in marketing to establish a design-led upscale condominium with innovative technologies to gain the potential in the market.

But what can make a threshold of difference is the software or people or human resource, which is the sensual element to create the pleasurable stay and homey comfort. That’s the most difficult part for a visionary developer to have to make a balance into the hardware and software so as to deliver customers a uniquely occidental lifestyle in the oriental ambience while the homely comfort is still retained to maximize livability in the city.

Mr. Rangsan Srirat Editor-In-Chief www.facebook.com/TheResidence.Mag

Front Photo Cover: Chartium Residence Sathon Bangkok

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Property in Thailand and Asia-Pacific is still the largest asset class in property investment. The property industry is fluctuated while people in the up market don’t only look for coveted location and convenience for a day-to-day basic of living, but they are also growingly in search of residential project capable of sporting the conceptual design and style, the quality of value for money, enhancing idea in interior and construction, including the capability to deliver the preferable homey and unique comfort to all residents and visitors.

Here is the action in design featuring great rank of design destination, properties, residences, new residential projects and condos with refreshing design & style ambiance, design hotels resorts all over Thailand and Asia waiting for your visit to realize the essence of practical and design ideas for living. Hopefully that all our design and stylish ideas in architectural and interior design featured in this issue can no less inspire your inspiration and imagination to recreate your dream residence or redefine a new livable and refreshing ambience at your own residence, place, and space.

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360 Design Ideas

by Jonathan Gilbert

Asia’s Best Beds With A Stunning View

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owever the current foreclosure crisis has made now the perfect time to invest in a beautiful piece of beach front property. I don’t want to suggest you to buy a beachfront propriety, but I would like to show you a collection of amazing bedrooms that provide a panoramic view of the ocean, images of clear blue skies and beautiful tropical blue beaches.

Some are fortunate enough to live by the ocean and get to enjoy it’s beauty year around, but for those of you who don’t have this privilege here are some amazing bedrooms and of course some amazing panoramic ocean views.

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An Experience Of Business Adventure As most of city hotels are offering you a new lap of luxury and comfort through the luxurious amenities featured in the suite, enable you to feel as if you were at home, but Grand Millennium Sukhumvit can do more than just wishing you were at home through the eclectic function and the invincible touch of business adventure.

Each of the hotel’s 325 rooms is an ideal home while their suites are indubitably suitable for savvy business travelers. The presidential suite is harmoniously painted with soft-mute tone and stylishly furnished with fine fabrics and

elegant fabric floor, comfy grand sofa, beautiful painting pictures, and exquisite design. It provides guest with the stunning jaw-dropping view of the city. The executive suite is aesthetically equipped with unparalleled decoration, well-positioned facilities and amenities. The application of ergonomic concept, rich fabric floor, the use of relaxing earth tones, and the cutting-edge lighting system, help seamlessly make the suites more sumptuous. The suite also highlights spacious living area and fully-equipped bathroom with separated showering area and bathtub, including comfy bedroom with a super slumber.

Beachfront properties are very desirable for a lot of people because they’re regarded as a rare commodity. Not everyone will have the privilege of owning a piece of property that’s close to the beach because of how limited and expensive such types of properties are. Although properties so close to the Ocean are among the most expensive, they still remain one of the best investments one can make.

The property almost always retains its value and is rarely affected by recession or other economic factors. Many people are nervous about buying beach front property because of the frequently high initial cost and the out of the way location.

A Blissful East Meets West Concept Sofitel Phokeethra Krabi, where guests can opt for an Opera Suite or an Imperial Suite.

These suites are colonial in design, combining Western luxury with an authentic Thai touch.

Muted tones, a polished hardwood floor gives the room a subtle Thai flavour and reflects the natural harmony. The spacious balcony provides romantic sunset views over the ocean and helps conjure up a sense of heaven on Earth and reminds you of sleeping over somewhere in the Maldives. But this is not the Maldives, this is Thailand.

Modern Tropical Style Anantara Resort Seminyak is where innovative design and function have partnered perfectly to pay homage to exotic and tropical surrounds overlooking the azure waters of the Indian Ocean on the Balinese coastline. Its suite is designed for the ultimate luxury experience, consisting of two bedrooms, a lounge, library, kitchen, bar and dining area in an open-plan style. The abundant use of wooden facades, high ceilings, wall partitioning, and other natural and modern materials featured in the suite help perfect the definition of tropical modernity and typically inspire the sense of traditional Thai.

Most of the furniture was custom-designed and outsourced to local contractors, while hi-tech touches and comfort treats in suites include iPod docking stations, large diameter rain shower heads and Jacuzzis on the private balconies will make you realize the next level of comfort. Balinese-inspired dĂŠcor and floorto-ceiling glass doors and windows reflect the authentic Anantara suite touch while the contemporary Asian furniture and lavish features ensure guests nestle comfortably in luxury and comfort and distinctively echo the cultural uniqueness on the island.

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The Italian Anchor Venetian Macau is more than just an unsurpassable mega resort and integrated hotel that borrows the glimpse of Venice in Italy for another level of eye-opening experience, especially for those who have never been to Italy before. It blissfully features 3,000 suites in 39-storey building, which is wholly dominated by the famous Italian architecture, counting from the exterior, well-designed column, pillar, and art form featured on the ceiling at the entrance, the stunning main lobby area, to the grandeur hall way leading to the casino at the Great Hall.

Guests can enjoy the super luxurious and spacious suite, cover 750 square feet each while the bathroom is finished in Italian marble.

Aside from accommodation, it’s also the home to a wide array of shopping, mini golf course, swimming pool and cabanas, fine dining, and world-class entertainments arena as the vast area for meeting, convention, and exhibition space make it a wonderful place to hold their business meetings or conventions.

The Premier Living Located in the southern tip of Phuket island is the natural-inspired Sri Panwa, the last time we visited was in mid September last year, it made me feel like revisiting a old friend 14

due to its cozy, but yet friendly ambience and unpretentious service. They boast unmatched sense of maximum privacy in the tropical modernity with the blissful choice of Ocean-viewed Pool Villas, One and Two-bedroom Pool Villas, Three to Six-bedroom Residence Villas and other more big-budget phases of Residences and Pool Villas, scattered throughout 36 acres of lush tropical surrounding to accommodate business travelers and sophisticated honeymooners. They are lavishly appointed, spacious, bright, and airy, suitable for guest to indulge in the lap of luxury amidst the lush tropical forest on a scenic headland above the Andaman Sea. The Glorious Horizon Shangri-La Tokyo goes beyond the horizon of serenity, harmony, peace, and natural beauty.

The incorporation between elegant interior design, modern technology, the melody of traditional Japanese with Chinese twisted, and the tasteful original paintings and sculptures enhance a truly luxury comfort and transport visitors to the flavor of modern Japanese design in the heart of Tokyo.

Situated on the highest floors of the 37-storey Marunouchi Trust Tower Main building with only a few step to Tokyo Station, The Imperial

Palace, and Nihombashi area, Shangri-La Tokyo boasts 202 spacious and gorgeously designed guestrooms located on the higher floors between 31st and 37th floor. They are divided into Superior, Deluxe, Premier, Horizon Deluxe, Horizon Premier, Executive Suite, Shangri-La Suite, and the Presidential Suite.

Each rooms comforts with the inspiring views stretching from Marunouchi to Tokyo Bay. The overall ambience of the hotel is charmingly bathed with prestigious red and subtle dark, golden light and tone from the lobby area, elevators, Ballrooms, corridor, and restaurants, to all guestrooms.

Horizon Deluxe Room provides stunning view of JR Station, picturesque Imperial Palace, and the city landscape and the added privileges and exclusivity on the top two floors of the hotel, including the special amenities at Horizon Club Lounge, the elevated level of hospitality.

The room is a harmonious combination between Japanese tradition, nature beauty, dark wood paneling and solid light brown wood, and the modern concept of light flooding through its interior. It’s exclusively equipped innovative lighting system, delicate carpet floor, intelligent switch board, slumber bed, and the technology know-how in the bathroom and toilet with exclusive Shangri-La toiletries.

The entire complex is finished to maximize a dramatic transformation between day and night as characterized by both graceful curves and the extensive use of windows and atriums.

An Echo Of Rich Japanese Inspiration The Peninsula Tokyo is a testament of pioneer in luxury design with modern and sensual interior while the high-quality, high-touch through the modern technology, and seamless hospitality service has been retained as the cornerstone of the philosophy of the hotel brand since The Peninsula opened its door in Tokyo since September 2007. The hotel features 314 spacious guestrooms, including 47 suites, five exceptional dining venues, a modern lounge bar, two ballroom, six elegant function rooms, a Japanese ceremony room, and other recreational facilities.

All guestrooms are lavishly appointed and offer guests with the breathtaking view of the Imperial Palace Gardens and the shopping capital of Ginza. They are among the most advanced technology in Tokyo, featuring intelligent lighting and temperature and humidity switch board and innovative toilet, and the controller of curtain. It’s regarded as the modern context that reflects Japanese culture and season. Deluxe Park View King is actually the combination of observation and innovation.

The observation is communicated through the art wood work, trick polished cherry, traditional architecture, interiors, public area, and guestrooms, the Japanese layout, while the innovation can be seen from the technological know-how installed in the guestroom. The room encapsulates the sense of luxury comfort and elegant design, which is inspired by Japanese heritage and culture.

The Cutting-Edged Architectural Design Marina Bay Sands is actually a result of a global endeavor, the design team of Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), a leader in hospitality interior design worldwide, worked in close collaboration with internationally renowned architect Moshe Safdie to deliver one of the most stunning leisure and convention venues in Singapore. The entire complex is finished to maximize a dramatic transformation between day and night as characterized by both graceful curves and the extensive use of windows and atriums. As a result, night and day at the Marina Bay Sands will create totally different experiences for the guests as well as to maintain harmony within the complex. All guestrooms are similarly designed to evoke a harmony among the various spaces and also to stress the integral part of the architecture.

Guest rooms are offered in two main categories: City Rooms and Garden Rooms because Singapore’s views feature so significantly in the design of the rooms, HBA used tactile materials, sleek angles and minimal decoration to create contemporary, tranquil interiors. City Rooms are oriented to magnifying the impact of the already magnificent skyline views with beds facing the city. Vibrant colors and smooth, clean lines are accentuated with lustrous dark wood finishes and sophisticated fabrics like mohair to enhance the emotions of the view. The effect is sense of being playful in the city room and the urban resort feel.

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Exotic Orient “Oriental Residence” Bangkok is a premium residential project that realizes that only the international standard of modern design of all suite units, elegant facilities and amenities, high technologies, luxury touch cannot make it stands out and lay all the benefit for clients, but also the uniqueness of Thai touch and the spirit of Thai hospitality as performed by staff. That’s what is going to make Oriental Residence excels others in the vicinity.

The project is unique and one of the very few mix-used developments in Bangkok that combines residential condominium and serviced apartment concepts. Oriental Residence features well-appointed 44 exclusive residential units on 22nd - 31st floor and 145 units of serviced apartments housed in the 32-storey tower on a 2 rai piece of land plot. All units are exclusively appointed with elegant wood floor and natural timbers to add warmth and comfort as the addition of dark brown wood furnishing with cream tones is considered a good statement to achieve a harmonious décor and also to enhance the good connection between luxury comfort and the nature.

Meanwhile, the concept of high ceiling has been blissfully used to make the area of all units more spacious and help to exude the cozy feeling. The overall design is modern contemporary and naturally perfect, tropical, exotic, and enticing. All units are designed to exude the ambience of a five-star hotel suite.

It features separate main living area that joins the area with fully-equipped kitchen. The main living area is layout in open-plan to allow for flexible use of the space, enable the future owners to project their own furniture positioning.

World Class Residence In Shinjuku Concieria Nishi-Shinjuku Tower’s West is the highest residential building in Shinjuku.

The property boasts the private open space for public use filled with green and variety of common facilities. It also provides space for shops, offices and a clinic between the 1st and 4th basement, independent from the residential floors. This soaring tower will fulfill your urban lifestyle in the heart of Tokyo.

The world-class residential project sought its elegance and harmony with the skyscraping cityscape of Nishi-Shinjuku. The white basal color of the exterior coordinates with the overall simple design. The genuine stone-finished wall for lower floors creates stateliness and dignity.

The rooftop design adopts a symbolic shape in solid black to give a clear contrast in appearance.

The balconies placed all around the building will enable evacuation to the next door in case of fire as well as preventing broken glasses from falling to the ground in case of earthquakes.

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360 Design Ideas

by Giuliano Digilio

Kitchen Lighting

Design Tips

Today’s kitchen, the center of family activity, wins hands-down as the modern home’s busiest room. Lighting requirements depend on the size and complexity of the kitchen space. While the kitchen is primarily a work area, it may also be used for dining or as a gathering place for family and friends. Small kitchens may require only a central ceiling fixture and task lighting tucked under a cabinet. More elaborate kitchens will demand a blend of general, task and accent lighting.

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he key to a successful scheme lies in layering the effects, so you should try to zone the lighting according to its use - working (task), dining and mood (ambient) and creating the wow factor (feature). It’s important to concentrate on all three and consider dimmable solutions for even more flexibility.

Every kitchen, no matter how large or small, needs efficient task lighting. This is as much from a safety point of view as anything else. You’ll need direct lighting wherever any food preparation is taking place - worktops, sinks and hobs - to make sure chopping and cooking can be done safely and without

Every kitchen, no matter how large or small, needs efficient task lighting. This is as much from a safety point of view as anything else. You’ll need direct lighting wherever any food preparation is taking place - worktops, sinks and hobs - to make sure chopping and cooking can be done safely and without shadows.

shadows. Undermounted options are perfect for this and be sure to look for recessed or semi-recessed options, as exposed light fittings will collect grease and dirt more easily For the hob area, choose an extractor with four or more halogen lights and if the island is to be used for prep, highlight it with pendant lamps combined with recessed downlighters.

These should always be controlled on a separate circuit, so make sure you talk to your electrician before any installation takes place.

The latest trend is for easy-to-use sensor-operated products. They’re extremely practical - when preparing food, there’s no

need to wash your hands every time you need to flick the switch, simply wave your hand in front of the sensor. Drawer and cabinet lighting can also be operated on sensors, instantly coming on when the door is opened. Not only do they look great, the lights make it much easier to find that elusive corkscrew or pizza cutter.

Open-plan kitchens with a dining area or those with a breakfast bar need a combination of adequate lighting for eating, with softer lighting for after-dinner conversation. Dining tables and island units will benefit from a series of overhead pendant lamps (rise-and-fall

versions can be moved up or down when needed) while lamps and wall lights will create a warm glow that sets the mood.

Giuliano Digilio from the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) recommends that dining areas feature warm white LEDs to create atmosphere while entertaining. ‘Cool white might just be too much,’ he says. ‘I would suggest fitting LED downlighters or surface-mounted spotlights for these areas in a warm white colour to provide a relaxed ambience.’

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Part of the solution lies in lighting control - systems that allow you to switch between pre-set arrangements of lights for different situations. This allows you to have one setting for dining, another for parties, one for cleaning and so on.

how the lighting in each zone will affect the adjacent areas in an open-plan layout. ‘It’s no good creating a lovely mood setting in the dining area if it’s ruined by bright light from the kitchen,’ he says. ‘Part of the solution lies in lighting control - systems that allow you to switch between pre-set arrangements of lights for different situations. This allows you to have one setting for dining, another for parties, one for cleaning and so on.’

Ambient lighting is key for creating a laid-back feel and is essential as kitchens become the primary social space in our homes. Look for softer solutions, such as dimmable wall lights, 20

as well as decorative systems, like shelf and in-cabinet lights.

Mood lighting can change the ambience of the kitchen from practical preparation zone to a chill-out or entertaining space. Plinth lighting - especially strip lights - around an island unit or breakfast bar gives the illusion of floating furniture, which can create a magical feel at night and is great for wowing guests. If you have a period property or interesting features, such as an exposed brick wall, that you’d like to highlight, consider accent lighting that can be used to focus on a particular area or design element in the room.

360 Design Ideas

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Making Of Contemporary

Bedroom Design Bedrooms is the very important place for great night sleep and rest. When you picture a contemporary bedroom, you most likely think of pale woods, plenty of white sheets and lots of monochrome. However, being contemporary doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice charisma or personality. Here is the ten excellent ideas that will make your contemporary bedroom as charming as you are.

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Neutral is key If you want a clean, contemporary look for your bedroom, then a neutral color palette is a must. You don’t have to always opt for lighter tones, but you should stay away from bright colors for the sleek, streamlined look.

Accessorize To avoid your bedroom getting boring, you can use accessories to brighten it up and add interest to an otherwise monochrome design.

Add some brightly colored artwork or some little trinket boxes.

A feature wall Whether you opt for a fun wallpaper fabric or a cool paint color, having one wall unlike the other three instantly makes your room look edgy. There’s plenty to choose from, be it a glossy finish or an exciting print; adding something a bit different to one wall can really make it stand out.

Use your space effectively If you want a sleek and modern bedroom, then clutter is the last thing you need. Check out some fantastic bedrooms that offer clever storage solutions to tidy away all your clothes, shoes and other sundry items, leaving your room looking spacious and clutter-free.

Frills are a big no-no Frilly cushions are out if you want an up-tothe-minute look. Keeping things gender-neutral in the bedroom is your best bet for maintaining a sleek look. Avoid bright pinks or girly pastels and instead opt for monochrome shades.

Wood A pale wood such as pine or maple is far more effective at creating a contemporary look than heavier, more traditional woods such as oak. Wood makes for a more expensive look and hardwearing than veneer.

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A modern bed Make sure your bed is as modern as they come if you want the rest of your room to fall into place. Whether you opt for a contemporary futon number or a sprawling super-king, having a modern bed ensures your room has a stylish edge from the offset.

A feature headboard If you you’ve already made up your mind to keep your old bed, a feature headboard can be a great way of adding an interesting element to your room. This can be anything you want it to be – nice wood paneling, some bright woven fabric or even an integrated bookshelf.

A feature headboard can add some modernity to your room without you having to make any big changes.

Black and white Monochrome shades of grey, black and white is an immediate way to transform your room into a contemporary dream. White bed linen adds a crisp, clean touch, creating the perfect blend between classic and modern.

Keep it to a minimum Whether you decide to go for a large feature or enliven the place with trinkets, anything too extreme will ruin your contemporary look. The key is to focus attention on one or two pieces and keep things simple.

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360 Design Ideas

by Rangsan Srirat

Living with Quality

& Awe-Inspiring Ambience When you are able to recognize who you are and have a strong belief in something, it’s hard to get it out from your blood. Such fact of life reflects the return of veteran property development visionary Mr. Nigel Cornick, CEO of Kingdom Property, who’s behind the unique concept of the much anticipated Southpoint Pattaya as he’s seen the huge potential growth opportunities for real estate development in Pattaya particularly the quality condominium projects in prime locations.

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outhpoint Pattaya will comprise of more than 600 units sized from 30sqm up after the group was able to secure four rai of land on Pratumnak Hill three years ago. Condominium presales will start this year with an entry price level around the Bt1.5m and units will average Bt75,000-80,000 per sqm. Designed jointly by Bangkok based architects The Beaumont Partnership and SODA Thailand (Stephen O’Dell), the plans for Southpoint are for 2 towers, one 20-storey and one 28 storey, with 42,000sqm of living space. Construction is scheduled to complete in 2015.

“Why has to be in Pattaya?, as Bangkok is getting over-developed and it might be hard to find good residential project in Bangkok while the land price spirals up significantly, but the land price in Pattaya is still quite reasonable.

And the development in Pattaya is more attractive place in the Eastern and I’ve seen younger generation and the local Thais are more interested and excited to live in Pattaya. Here in Pattaya, you can got both local market, tourist market, and the industrial market as well. So, there are a lot of growths in the Pattaya area,” says Mr. Nigel John Cornick, Chief Executive

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Officer, Kingdom Property Company Limited.

“I came up with the name “Northpoint” while steering the development for Raimon Land Plc, so logically I come up with the “Southpoint” now. But, I have nothing to do with the competition with the Raimon Land’s Northpoint. Frankly, I would say that competition is good and it’s not the matter of being friendly or not friendly competitor. I had helped Raimon Land Plc gets out of the difficult situation financially and brought the development and new projects to the company, including The River. As you could see, there are many developers now in Pattaya and everyone has their own niche.”

Pattaya, the biggest value for foreigners or tourists, has considerably been developed

from merely the sleepy town and roadside fishing village to be one of the country’s most visited beach resort. It has grown up with the smorgasbord of first-rate hotels and resorts, residential buildings, restaurants, and certainly night scenes. As the result of mass-market tourism campaign ever made, the city becomes the star attraction of the country as the nearest hectic beach vacation that discerning travelers have to visit after Bangkok.

Real estate in Pattaya has been one of the fastest growing and most sustainable industries, and the number of property developments currently underway is a clear indicator that this trend is set to continue.

Developments in locales such as Jomtien, Sahathip, Pratumnak Hill and Mabrachan Lake

are providing good investment opportunities.

Meanwhile, developments in the famous the North, Central, and South Pattaya is still paying dividend even if economic sluggishness and poor consumer confidence are taking a toll on the property sector.

“Basically, the location is well responsive in Pattaya and living in the city you got Na Klua, Central Pattaya, Pratumnak area, and Jomtien.

The Pratumnak area is actually very popular and I recognize the significant opportunity for quality development in a location just minutes from Pattaya’s city centre. And I think Pratumnak area is going to be expanding to become the center point of water sport, jet skiing, kayaking and diving to name a few, which is very opposite to a decade ago when the are was

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very shy and the Thai market trended not to go to enjoy their lifestyle in Pattaya and definitely Pratumnak was nearly neglected.

And what I’ve seen is the growing development; there are lots of residential projects along the coastline from Na Klua, Central Pattaya, and down south into the Pratumnak area. So, I’d say the location in Pratumnak area is promising and improving significantly in the next few years,” he points out.

The property industry is fluctuated while people don’t only look for location and convenience for a day-to-day basic of living, but they are also growingly in search of residential project that sports conceptual design and style, the quality of value for money, idea in construction, and management that might exude the homey feeling to all customers or residents. Southpoint Pattaya will be responding to such quest of lifestyle while Pratumnak is already a popular destination with western tourists due to its quiet, private and ‘green’ surrounds, as well as its close proximity to the Bali Hai beach and Royal Varuna Yacht Club.

“When I approach in a project, I try to make sure that everything that we do is up to top standard to be a completed product. We’re sure it’s well-designed and well-built. So, I think it’s the process started right from the beginning that you can find at the Kingdom Property.”

“Condominiums need to meet high levels of buyer scrutiny and deliver long term value,” he adds. “We work to ensure that we meet the toughest buyer demands and deliver a high quality product on time, to all original specifications and in a clear and transparent process.

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Kingdom Property has selected Franke, the world’s leading provider of domestic culinary systems with over a hundred years of design heritage, to supply kitchen units for its project.

In addition to the prestigious Swiss kitchen design company, the real estate firm has also partnered with a host of international brands to be featured in the upcoming project including Bticino, Stiebel, Parisi, Heiler, Schneider and Bangkok-based design team 3d.

The announcement further cements the developer’s reputation for quality following the hiring of internationally renowned partners to build Southpoint Pattaya, with Thai BAUER recently completing the piling before giving way to Bouygues Thai to lead the construction process. Meinhardt are contracted for MEP and structural engineering.

As well as appliances by Franke, kitchen design will be undertaken by Thai housing design specialists 3d, with all kitchens and bathrooms fitted with state of the art hot water heaters by German technical powerhouse Stiebel. The bathrooms themselves incorporate

a fusion of German precision with chic Italian design, with fittings by Heiler and appliances by Parisi.

Bticino door entrance systems will be installed in every unit, facilitating intercom between all apartments and allowing users to connect instantly with reception and security. All units’ wall lighting switches are by Schneider, offering functionality and unobtrusive design.

Unit sizes at Southpoint Pattaya start from studios of 30sqm with one-bedroom units ranging from 41sqm to 87sqm and two-bedroom units ranging from 61sqm to 97sqm. The condominium includes a dedicated sky deck with an infinity edge lap pool and fitness centre along with a landscaped family zone featuring children’s pool and playground.

“I think people, investors, developers, and buyers are more aware of the design and the innovative idea in construction, and the quality.

People are having more choice of living and the Southpoint Pattaya is also a part of that in the market,” says Nigel. “If we look at the market in the big picture, there are obviously significant numbers of development in Pattaya and it’s important that we have to come up with the product that’s able to appeal to all the market sectors.”

“What I’ve learnt from my experience, you have to have the ownership of your company, this time is crucial for me to make sure that the success ever did in previous companies, including Raimon Land Plc, will be happening again with Kingdom Property. It’s such an exciting time as the Eastern Seaboard is going to be one of the top tourism destinations in Asia.

That’s the indication of the way we are growing,” says Nigel.

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360 Design Ideas

by Eugene Lim

A Charm Between Times Although futuristic buildings and skyscrapers have been spectacular major composition to enhance Singapore’s skyline, buildings of architectural and historical significance on the ground were retained and playing major role of the city’s urban design excellence.

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If there could be an architectural style that truly identifies the style and sense of being Singaporean, the shophouse would be possibly the strongest contender. A small two- or three-storey structure usually combines business quarters sharing at street level and living quarters on the shuttered upper floors.

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ingapore is well reputable for its excellent urban planning and management. For the past decades, Singaporean government has splashed out on several projects to develop iconic landmarks in the city, resulting in some of the modernistic constructions and sky-reach buildings taking control over the rich city’s skyline.

Although fast forward moving to the future with many modernistic being constructed to strengthen the city’s brand identity, Singapore also retains its historical constructions remain from the bygone age to enlivens the country’s previous glory. According to a slogan of Singapore Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) to make Singapore a great city to live, work, and play in, the city has proved this great job nowadays by a perfect connection of the old era to the fast future.

It’s rather difficult to identify what really Singaporean style is but the way the country has long been established with the blend of various racial faces, art and cultures, rewards Singapore with an interesting diversity in architectural styles.

From the late 1990s, several landmark projects have since been developed, sometimes through open or closed architectural design competitions to build up Singapore’s brand uniqueness that attracts foreign tourists, skilled immigrants and, certainly, investments. Some of the outstanding structures built for the past twenty years include the Supreme Court of Singapore, the new National Library, the Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay - the durianshape art centre, the Singapore Flyer, and the latest additional to Marina Bay attractive area Marina Bay Sands including its entertainment complex.

Boasting the 10 times more inclined than the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, a building of

triple towers served as Marina Bay Sands Hotel is marked as a miracle building of the 21st Century with its towers slanted by up to 55 degrees. The hotel splendidly features as much as 2,561 guestrooms housed in three 57-storey buildings spectacularly linked by Sands SkyPark, the gigantic surfboard-shape terrace across the span of all three towers at the height of 200 metres. Marked as one of the world’s largest public cantilevers, Sand SkyPark has enough space to accommodate four-and-a-half A380 jumbo jets and provides you with the vistas view of the whole city in panoramic 360 degrees and swim at a higher level than a bird flies at an infinity-edged swimming pool.

Seen from Marina Bay Sands Hotel on the opposite side of Marina Bay is a group of colonial buildings located at central business area and some of heritage buildings located at the mouth of Singapore River. One among those is the dominant Fullerton Building where a five-star boutique hotel is situated.

You might be interested to pay several thousands SGD per night for a suite to get yourself pampered and find a reasonable excuse to dress up for a luxury dinner at The Fullerton. But it’s well worth it, as you will be accommodated in a huge colonial building supported by imposing neo-classic columns with high-ceiling verandas. The old Fullerton Building had been undergone a restoration from the year 1998 to 2000 and was converted into a luxury 400-room The Fullerton Hotel and became one of the major landmarks of the Singapore River since then.

If colonial is your favorite style of accommodation, give it a try at Singapore’s five-star Raffles Hotel dating back to the year 1887 to recall a great hotel of the 19th Century 31

that has been the retreat and source of inspiration for lots of writers and famous guests. With an illustrious history spanning over a century, at these days, the hotel features 103 suites, 15 distinctive restaurants and bars, and the world-class Raffles Amrita Spa. Raffles Hotel also houses the museum – the best resource to dig into a rich history of the building during a time of its glorious bygone.

Grab a copy of Singapore heritage trail map at any tourism offices at the airport or in town with you if you fancy a bit more colonial traces exploration throughout the city. In the central business district, you will be fascinated by lots of heritage buildings reminiscent of the long past such as the Empress Place Building, the flagship of architecture from colonial era located at the mouth of Singapore River. The old building boasts its awesome Neo-Palladian exterior with timber-louvred windows and pitched clay tile roofs that always catch attention of visitors who sailed into the harbour. The building was used as the Government Offices during the colonial period but currently it is used

Back to Marina Bay area again, Marina Bay Sands, an architectural masterpiece of the 21st century, is scheduled to open its addition structures such as the Crystal Pavilion, Lotus-design Museum, and state-of-the-art theatre to complete the full project over the next few months. as the second wing of Asian Civilisations Museum. Other sites of interest in neighboring area include Old Parliament House, Victoria Memorial Hall, Supreme Court, and the City Hall.

If you feel a bit tired facing upward to look at those grandiose colonial building, Boat Quay is just the place you may find more captivating as it was the busiest part of the old Port of Singapore during the colonial period in 1860s.

To the Chinese’s belief, the location of Boat Quay at the south bank of the Singapore River resembles the belly of a carp where wealth and prosperity lay; rows of shophouses then were built in the area and have been well conserved even after the end of the maritime commerce.

Up until today, most of shophouses have turned themselves to be the favorite hot spot of bars, pubs, and restaurants where tourists and expats keep coming to hang out.

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that feast your eyes, but sometimes you may find it’s more enjoyable making good bargains at street stalls along the thriving street of shophoouses in Chinatown rather than strolling around the modern-theme shopping promenades.

Shophouses located in Chinatown and some other areas in the city are significant building types in Singapore’s architectural heritage, reflecting much of the island’s history and development through times. Evolved from the late 18th century during colonial period and being restored and renovated to house theatres, and teahouses, these heritage buildings have impressed tourists with its adapted style of postmodern and revival since the beginning of the 1990s when most of them were turned to be fine dining restaurants, souvenir and retail shops, and even an attractive four-star hip hotel known as Hotel 1929 (www.hotel1929. com) on Keong Saik Road.

If there could be an architectural style that truly identifies the style and sense of being Singaporean, the shophouse would be possibly the strongest contender. A small two- or three-storey structure usually combines business quarters sharing at street level and living quarters on the shuttered upper floors. There are various key elements that form a shophouse but what is considered the most captivating to passersby and tourists is its colourful front façade including timber windows of the French or Casement design, the column and the five-footway which serves as a sheltered space for public activities and for circulation.

Aside from shophouses ubiquitously found at the Chinatown area, you can also find many clusters of shophouses located in other areas, including Geylang, Kampong Glam, Little India, Jalan Besar, Club Street, and more within city centre and city fringes.

Back to Marina Bay area again, Marina Bay Sands, an architectural masterpiece of the 21st century, is scheduled to open its addition structures such as the Crystal Pavilion, Lotus-design Museum, and state-of-the-art theatre to complete the full project over the next few months. Definitely this architectural phenomenon will draw attention from the crowds and the three towers will be marked as a crown of Singapore’s skyline.

But to see this new tourist icon at its best appearance, you need to step back to keep a proper distance for a panoramic view at the opposite side of the bay, probably at Merlion Park where Singapore’s original tourist icon – Merlion is situated. As you stand there, you’ll see a contrast between old and new, yesterday and tomorrow that harmoniously forms a unique charm of Singapore.

360 Design Ideas

By Rangsan Srirat & Glenn D. Greenwood

Bangkok’s Architecturally

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Not only has Thailand continually seen the smorgasbord of classy hotel and conceptual resort properties and the great infux of new investment through working incorporation with the world’s internationally recognized hotel management brands in order to gain and ensure the potential in the hospitality market, but the country has also seen the bloom in residential development in the property market for more than a decade as the country’s also been seen as Southeast Asia’s most beautiful beachside destination worth for a long-term investment for a long-term living.

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he country is viewed as the portal of new residential developments as the countless number of natural attractions that can be seen at the upcountry and coastal provinces at the Andaman side and the Gulf of Thailand has potentially been playing as a key role to emotionally enhance a sense of heaven-on-earth and also to attract new foreign investment.

Moreover, we also consider that Thailand is still the center point of hotels and resorts business development in spite of the ongoing political turmoil since last year. The endearing Thai hospitality service that the country is famous for is naturally the existing unparalleled characteristic that has helped to create the enduring appeal to itself and definitely bring a phenomenal growth to the hospitality and service industry.

According to Business Monitor International (BMI)’s Thailand Real Estate Report, the country’s commercial real estate sector remain upbeat as developers have been looking to initiate over 200 projects across greater Bangkok in recent years in spite of the Bank of Thailand (BOT) moved to restrict the availability of credit to

buyers of condominiums. But the BMI believed that the BOT will keep its policy rate on hold at 2.25% throughout 2014 as the political situation will force the BoT to ease monetary policy in a bid to support growth in property development throughout this year and beyond while the country currently has a large number of property funds.

In Bangkok, not only have the big players from abroad and local been zeroing onto exploring their growth prospect in hospitality business through spearing head to make a giant investment to develop international hotel brand as you have seen the great influx of well-recognized hotels resorts along the CBD districts in Bangkok, but the small stylish or the widely-used “Boutique” hotels resorts is also the tempting business genre and surging market that such elite group of investors from local and abroad have been increasingly focus in recent years to make a new foothold and venture in the design-led small luxury hotel, where personalized service is top priority.

Bangkok’s urban lifestyle development in

the up market has been considerably transformed or driven by the growing demand of sophisticated buyers and investors looking for the conceptually mix-used condos with modern design and stylish finishing, and the comprehensive idea to help achieve a modern day-to-day basic of living in the city. Meanwhile, the homey feeling is essentially the sensual touch that the majority of developers are trying to add to sport what it calls home away home.

MahaNakhon is a dream luxury mixed-use skyscraper that was initiated in response to the designed-led market to become Bangkok’s new iconic landmark and the tallest building.

Designed by German architect Ole Scheeren, it will have the unconventional appearance of a glass curtain-walled square tower with a voxelated-surface spiral cut into the side of the building. The Ritz-Carlton Residences is also part of the mixed-use property project designed to provide residents with convenience of living in a private home in the sky. Thailand’s first Ritz-Carlton Residences will feature 200 residences. Residents will enjoy outstanding facilities and privacy, and unique design features including skyboxes, terraces, double height ceilings, duplexes and interiors by David Collins Studio.

Talking about Bangkok’s property market in general, the industry has seen a significant recovery from the effects of the floods. Even the worst hit areas such as low rise housing, retail and industrial in areas that were flooded have seen resumed activity. In the flooded areas, all retail centres have reopened, there were new housing sales and the majorities of factories have reopened or are in the process of reopening. Even if the Sukhumvit road didn’t not experience flooding, but the prices of condominiums will be rising in accordance with the high construction costs, the Bt300 minimum wage, the coveted locations, how classy interior and exterior is, the tranquility and peacefulness, and the variety of entertainments in Sukhumvit.

The majority of the family market will consider townhouses in a good location several kilometres away from a mass transit station in the suburb rather than a one-bedroom condominium in the city. Anyway, there will be continued demand for small condominiums from singles, couples and weekday occupation by children attending central city schools and second home use.

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Most of luxurious and modern residences in Sukhumvit are increasingly depending on the latest development in “Green” concept, ranging from a sophisticated water recycling system to the use of hot air from air conditioners to provide self sufficient hot water. Other features include the latest in high-speed elevator technology and automated systems to seal off upper level balconies in high wind conditions.

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Trendy Living in the Metropolis In the luxury condominium market, condominium living is becoming more widely adopted and there is still potential demand particularly in densely populated areas where there has been limited development. Developers will face the challenges of identifying new opportunities in new locations as well as to sell out poorly performing projects before they are completed. The competition will remain fierce and intensive with a tendency to quickly over supply in a particular location. The demand of condo living is driven primarily by end-users and partly by buy-to-let investors who purchase for their own use in the future. Record prices have been achieved for condominiums in the

best locations and best-quality recently-completed projects. CBRE also points out that the prices of residential units in the Sukhumvit area will be gradually moving up according to the growing demand of people wishing to indulge in the metropolis or the city center.

Large listed developers with a strong reputation, including Major Development, Charn Issara, Grande Asset, and TCC Land, which is one of Thailand prominent conglomerates to develop and to invest in wide range of real estate projects covering residential, hospitality, retails, property management, logistics, and agro industries in Thailand and worldwide, dominate the condominium market and they are focusing more on the middle-end market in the urban Bangkok area.

Most of luxurious and modern residences in Sukhumvit are increasingly depending on the latest development in “Green” concept, ranging from a sophisticated water recycling system to the use of hot air from air conditioners to provide self sufficient hot water. Other features include the latest in high-speed elevator technology and automated systems to seal off upper level balconies in high wind conditions.

Meanwhile, the surrounding facilities will feature such intimate and convenient recreational facilities as swimming pools overlooking the sunset and the jaw-dropping view of the city, multi-tiered sun and shade decks, a poolside bar, a health spa, gym, jogging track and tropical gardens and Salas or relaxing Thai pavilion.

It’s been established to cement the definition of “Quality” as the indisputably-distinguished style of interior, cutting-edged architecture, inspiring exterior, exceptional location, and the mainstream of art and design-led concept are eclectically blended to create a stylish living and become a sought-after oasis of the unique luxurious residence of the city.

Bangkok’s Finest Hideaways Ratchadamri and Langsuan are one of the high-end entertainment and residential areas in the downtown Bangkok that can associate most of the sought-after and blissful philosophy of a first-rate condo such as good location, cutting-edge design where resident or guest can share a passion of stylish and fashion living, art, architecture. Each project located in this area is unique with state-of-the-art design incorporating quality materials, energy and environmental technology. Particularly, the most-anticipated “Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard” which is set to become the city’s most sought-after address for those demanding the uniqueness in uncompromised modern luxury.

“Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard” is a mix of the concept of elegant modernism and idea about chic and trendy in design, it is the start of an enduring occidental repose as developed by Magnolia Finest Corporation Limited, a high end real estate developer under the DT Group of Companies. Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard residences comprise 316 units, from 17th to 54th floor, which range in size from 48 square metres (1-bedroom), average 80 square meters (2-bedroom) to the larger penthouses and duplex

penthouses of between 250 to 360 square metres.

Price starts at 170,000 Baht per square meter.

Its surrounding leisure and lifestyle components in Ratchaprasong intersection and Ratchadamri area and the side vicinity can completely provide visitors a platform for a stimulating living experience in Bangkok’s downtown.

Magnolia Finest Corporation Co., Ltd., operates the Property Development business under the concept of “Think and Create for Human Sustainability”. With this in mind, they develop projects that best respond to the demands and well-being of all residents. It invests and develops real estate projects on an international level to build growth of joint ventures and development of international real estate projects with its domestic and international partners and investors. It trends to offer discerning guests with a new lap of luxury and comfort through the blissful complimentary luxurious amenities featured in each unit as the eclectic function, streamline of art décor, and geometric design help make it an invincibly-elegant residence.

It’s been established to cement the definition of “Quality” as the indisputably-distinguished style of interior, cutting-edged architecture, inspiring exterior, exceptional location, and the

mainstream of art and design-led concept are eclectically blended to create a stylish living and become a sought-after oasis of the unique luxurious residence of the city.

185 Rajadamri is one of a few luxury freehold ritzy sanctuaries in the city that features the eclectic blend of the conceptual design and style, the quality of value for money, idea in construction, and the impressive range of leisure facilities.

All residents will enjoy the different materials in design, comfort and innovation associated with the modern contemporary, luxury simplicity, and clean lines without worrying about being fussy in any room. Idyllically located on the coveted area of Rajadamri road, 185 Rajadamri features approximately 268 uniquely designed and well-functioned units housed in 35-storey transparent exterior building, suitable for those wishing to enjoy luxury formality and a unique touch of serenity of living in style.

The project also guarantees the leisure comfort to all guests and residents with the wide array of facilities available in the common area such as fully equipped fitness center, infinity swimming pool with the podium pool and sun deck, mini spa, outdoor terraces, gym and yoga room, sauna, Jacuzzi, multi-purpose function room, and greenery area for residents wishing to pamper in the oasis of serenity and tranquility in the city.

Ratchaprasong and Ratchadamri, including the area in Langsuan have noticeably been developed from the sleepy road with roadside street stalls to be one of the Bangkok’s most vibrant and commercial arcades worth for investing for a long-term living. They are a springboard to an enriching urban lifestyle. The area has not only grown up with the smorgasbord of city hotels and residential buildings, but also restaurants, choices of value-for-money shopping, and certainly the number of strikingly-modern clubs and bars for the out-going travelers, international and local residents, and Bangkok’s hip shakers and movers.

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Life In Style

by Rangsan Srirat / Photography Surasak Khongkhuan

The Outlook Of Occidental Comfort Multiple-purpose developments combining residences with hotel on the same plot is commonplace. It offers more interesting marketing potential as well as a smart way forward for savvy developers to have a stunning range of limited units to excite the market and bring customers a sense of uniqueness. I am not so sure if such initiatives are the key to increasing earning potential. However to guarantee sustainable success, they must focus more particularly on the hospitality service in order to create a truly homey comfort in the living spaces where guests decide to stay long-term.

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taying alone in business sometimes brings a negative sense of lagging behind the rest of the competitive market. Staying unique has the opposite effect. It’s a way forward in a modern business paradigm to earn the potential advantage and to make you stand out from the rest. Chatrium Residence Sathon Bangkok is a case in point that is well situated uniquely in a residential location amidst the boutique community off central Sathorn area. Aside from the impressive service hardware, Chatrium also realizes the importance of the software, human resources or the staff. It is the sensual ingredient essential to creating a pleasurable stay experience for its guests.

This issue we sat down to discuss with the veteran hotelier Mr. Magne Hansen, General Manager of Chatrium Residence Sathon Bangkok, as to how he created the concept of a city oasis which makes it unique compared with their competitors. The challenge is to create the right balance between the hardware and software in such a way that it delivers a uniquely residential lifestyle experience in a homely ambience.

“Chatrium Residence Sathon Bangkok is a very complex property,” he said. “When I started here, they were the beginning of the refurbishments and renovation project. It was a great time for me to get involved in the early stages of the project which allowed me to draw from my broad experience in Thailand both from pre-opening and managing of Serviced Apartments, Resorts and Corporate City Hotels.”

“After operating a variety of hospitality projects in Thailand, I do prefer the Service Residence business, since it includes both long term and short term guests. Since I started my career in Thailand in the Serviced Apartment industry, it became a natural choice for me when

I returned back to Bangkok, after three years on the island of Koh Samui, to take on the challenge of managing the 560 rooms of Chatrium Residence Sathon. When I first saw the property I realized quickly that it had great potential; the accommodation, facilities and the serene environment made it a perfect home both for long or short-term guests.”

“The key concept of Chatrium is to give all guests a heartfelt hospitality experience and facilities that accommodate a modern lifestyle.

Long-term guests account for 60 per cent of our occupancy and daily guests the remaining 40 percent. Our location at 24 Naradthiwas is not far from Bangkok’s CBD. We are only five minutes away from the toll way giving easy access to the industrial estates around Bangkok and to the city itself. We do say we are located in a boutique location; a residential area with several community malls within walking distance, independent restaurants, shops, schools, kindergartens, tea houses, and of course the Central Rama 3 shopping mall which also includes movie theaters. Moreover, Chatrium Residence has restaurants and many recreational facilities within the property for those who don’t want to explore the neighborhood.”

The newly renovated Chatrium Residence Sathon Bangkok has a contemporary design with a classic twist. It offers a premium collection of different types of accommodation ranging from luxurious suites to serviced residences.

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“Chatrium Residence Sathon Bangkok is a very complex property,” he said. “When I started here, they were the beginning of the refurbishments and renovation project. It was a great time for me to get involved in the early stages of the project which allowed me to draw from my broad experience in Thailand both from pre-opening and managing of Serviced Apartments, Resorts and Corporate City Hotels.”

bars, convenience store, lounge areas and meeting facilities. Chatrium Residence Sathon provides that perfect lifestyle for families or singles no matter if they are short or long stay, business or leisure travellers.

Among the more remarkable features of the Chatrium Residence Sathon Bangkok are the 560 exclusively appointed studio style, one, two and three bedrooms guest rooms, ranging from 45 to 140 square meters. They are all versatile and spacious, allowing for the future use of space of the residents. The recreational facilities encompass an oversized free-form swimming pool set amongst tropical plants, fitness center with state of the art equipment, spa, an all-day dining concept at the award-winning Mediterranean restaurant “albricias”, pool bar, Japanese restaurant “Ochoko”, children’s activity playground and indoor playroom, room services, a wide range of facilities which professionally cater to meetings and events, from small-scale conferences to grand occasions, not to mention the uncompromising standards of service that will be merged with the hardware to create an 40

epicenter of serene and harmonious living in town.

“I definitely believe that Chatrium Residence Sathon meets the desire for a serene or even a vibrant lifestyle for most people. Here they have a choice of recreational activities ranging from many dining options, fitness, spa, or relaxation on the fourth floor, but the liveliness of the city is not far away. Chatrium is a new and exciting brand based on family values. We are here to take exceptional good care of not only of our guests, but also our employees. In our family of properties we also have Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok, Chatrium Residence Riverside Bangkok, Emporium Suites by Chatrium and Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon, Myanmar” he says.

“I believe the primary advantages for our guests to stay with us are our spacious facilities, heartfelt service and our exciting location. Many guests do actually prefer to stay outside popular areas like Sukhumvit and Silom. Several also value privacy while the level of service is of course of high importance for guests living in a serviced residence.”

He further explains that new hotel and

serviced residence projects are creating a more competitive and challenging environment.

Many projects finish with top-grade amenities and luxurious facilities in order to provide the comfort for sophisticated and modern people.

“Guest service is one of the keys for success,” he says. “You can have great facilities, but if the interaction between staff and guest doesn’t work well, we would most likely not be where we are today. So it’s important that there is proper staff selection with continuity both in training and staff development. The guests also have a multitude of online feedback channels, which we constantly analyzing so we can improve and understand not only what went very well, but also the matters that need to be improved. Guest interaction can be very complex. There are always some kind of emotions involved in the communication between two people, or a guest and staff.

Therefore it is important that we prepare our staff for any situation that may occur with a smile and a positive attitude. It is the outcome which is important and which always should be positive. To get there, we focus very much on individual training and do encourage our staff to use common sense and solve every situation from a heartfelt service outlook”.

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Located in the coastal village of Huay Yang in the Prachuap Khiri Khan province, the Nishaville Resort’s 56 villas and suites have been stylishly designed to offer space and comfort coupled with luxury. With its 2 and 3-Bedrooom Villas, Nishaville is ideal for families or long staying guests. Meanwhile, the resort’s meeting and event facilities can accommodate groups of up to 160 persons allowing functions to be set up indoors, on the resort grounds, or on the beach itself.

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The property is bordered by the ocean on one side and a fresh water canal on the other.

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= The Beach Lounge Enjoy snacks, cocktails, natural fruit juices and blends, and daily happy hours at The Beach Lounge, an outdoor lounge area situated next to Seabreeze Restaurant just steps away from the soft sand and the sea.

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by Rangsan Srirat / Photography courtesy of Japan Tourism

Hidden Quaint Spirit On The Land Of Samurai 42

My recent visit to the central part of Japan was profoundly infused with ultra modern and charming traditions acquired from visiting list of unique touch of the spirit of Japan. Generally, the winter period in Japan will start from later November until March and snow will start to disappear in March, but the temperature will still be less than 5 Celsius degree.

It was still okay for me, but I was excited because my Japanese friend once emailed me saying that there will still be the remaining snow in Gifu area, especially in Shirakawa-go Village, one of the must-visited world heritage sites I central Japan, and Takayama, where I can fully enjoy the reality of the good old day of Japan and traditional festival and architecture that have still been preserved to wow and inspire all visitors.

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enthusiastically left Nagoya city to witness traditional culture and the remaining snow in Shirakawa-go village and Takayama city in Gifu, adjacent to the north of Nagoya. It’s not that I had never seen the snow, so I went there just merely for witnessing the snow. But if you can imagine what the perfect picturesque of the combination between Japanese snow with something like quaint town, ancient street, historic village and authentic ancient houses will turn out to be at Shirakawa-go, one of the UNESCO World’s heritage sites in Japan and Takayama, then it might no less inspire you to go there for a nice photo shooting rather than going in the summer time.

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Gifu is an important area in the central Japan that has long played as the transition between east and west and modern and tradition. One the way, I made a stop at Creative Cuisine Sample Kobo just to see how plastic food sample is produced at Gujo Hachiman at Gujo City. Gujo Hachiman is home to wax crafts in Japan as they have continually produced the majority of plastic food sample used to display in front of restaurants in Japan. I also took my own hand at making my own plastic tempuras, it’s quite like making 44

candle or dropping tears of candle on the water to form a favorable objective. The gift shop also sells numerous plastic food samples that look just like the real things. Not far from Gujo Hachiman is Gujo Odori Japanese Folk Dance, which opens its door for tourists to enjoy traditional Japanese folk dance. For more info, visit www.gujohachiman.com/haku/ I was getting increasingly excited while riding on the coach as flanked by Japanese friends to a surviving primal landscape of Japan as the snow along the way was growingly

apparent. The main area of Shirakawa-go can be reached by both JR Hida Express from Nagoya to Takayama and then take the Express bus from Takayama station to Shirakawa-go.

I felt it’s worth a visit as this is a best place to experience the chilly cold whether during winter season as this is one of Japan’s snowiest regions while the authentic Wada houses and local farmhouses covered by snow provides me with a charming picture, especially at evening and night time when they will be lighted up for a more attractive night illuminations.

The mountain village is thought to have been established in mid Edo period. The most outstanding part that caught my attention is the distinctive style of farmhouses built with steeply pitched gabled thatched roofs as the whole structure and huge oak woods used for Wada house are mainly finished by tightly binding with thick straw ropes. Aside from Hokkaido, Shirakawa-go and Takayama is one of a few place in Japan that you can still see snow in March while snow disappears in other places during the time.

The mountain village is thought to have been established in mid Edo period. The most outstanding part that caught my attention is the distinctive style of farmhouses built with steeply pitched gabled thatched roofs as the whole structure and huge oak woods used for Wada house are mainly finished by tightly binding with thick straw ropes. Aside from Hokkaido, Shirakawa-go and Takayama is one of a few place in Japan that you can still see snow in March while snow disappears in other places during the time. For more details, visit www.

shirakawa-go.gr.jp No hotel and resort is available in Shirakawa-go as the traditional village and farmhouses are actually suitable for a one-day trip to see the traditional Japanese way of living, which each house reveals functions that were connected closely with the actual living during the by-gone days. We managed to move to stay at Takayama Green Hotel (www.takayama-gh.com), one of the first-rate Japanese style hotel in the city of Hida Takayama, a small city located at the 45

southeastern of Shirakawa-go village or about 45 minutes by bus. Actually, there are many mid-range Japanese-style hotels available in the city center like Hida Hotel Plaza, Ryokan Seiryu, Best Western Takayama, Hotel Associa Takayama Resort, and Hagi Takayama-Takayama Kanko Hotel that can provides a great view of the central city, including other Western-style accommodations.

Hida Takayama, a traditional castle town, is a microcosm of the sense and spirit of Japan.

It features cultural dimensions, the beautiful Takayama Spring & Autumn Matsuri (Festival), which will be taken place during October 9-10, traditional architecture and design, old village and walking street at old private house area at the central merchant district , authentic

rickshaw ride, traditional houses, charming serene row of long-established shophouses as the character of the city overall can make you feel you are walking back to town scape of Edo and Kyoto period to fully enjoy the flavor of the yesteryears Japan. And don’t forget to walk until the end of the street at old private house and walk across the Nakabasi Bridge to check out for Jinya-mae Morning Markets. Takayama is quite naturally tranquil and is abundant with diverse range of best preserved traditional quarters.

Hida Takayama is much easier to access than Shirakawa-go, you can take the Tokkyu Hida (Hida Express) from Nagoya to Takayama station, it takes about 140 minutes or about 2 hours and 45 minutes by bus. For more travel info, visit www.hida.jp or www.jnto.co.jp

Essentials Shirakawa Village From Tokyo: Railway: 2h to Nagoya Station by JR Tokaido Shinkansen Line, and 2h 10 min from Nagoya to Takayama Station by JR Takayama Line. 50min from Takayama-Nohi Bus Center by bus.

From Osaka: Railway: 1h from Shin-Osaka to Nagoya Station by Shinkansen Line.

Hida Takayama From Tokyo: Railway: 2h to Nagoya Station by JR Tokaido Shinkansen Line, and 2h 10 min from Nagoya to Takayama Station by JR Takayama Line (limited express).

From Osaka: Railway: 1h from Shin-Osaka to Nagoya Station by Shinkansen.

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Sydney’s Second Airport Gets Green Light

Qingdao Airlines Takes Delivery of A320

The Australian government has confirmed to go ahead to develop Sydney’s long-awaited new airport in Badgery’s Creek, western Sydney.

The new airport will be developed at an estimated cost of AU$2.4 billion (US$2.3bn), with work expected to commence in 2016. The airport is likely to be operational in the mid-2020s. The government said however, that “comprehensive planning and consultation” would need to take place first, as well as the construction of supporting infrastructure, such as road and utilities. According to forecasts, passenger traffic in the Sydney area will more than double from 40 million to 87 million over the next 20 years, before doubling again to 165m by 2060.

Qingdao Airlines, a Chinese start-up airline, has taken delivery of the company’s first ever aircraft, an Airbus A320 aircraft equipped with Sharklets, on lease from Hong Kong-based China Aircraft Leasing Company (CALC). The airline will become a new operator of the world’s best-selling single-aisle aircraft and make its first commercial flight from its home base of Qingdao in Eastern China to Chengdu, capital city of Sichuan Province in Southwestern China , later in April. Sharklets are made from light-weight composites and are 2.4 meters tall. They are an option on new-build A320 Family aircraft and standard on all members of the new A320neo family. They offer operators up to four per cent fuel burn reduction on longer range sectors and provide the flexibility of either adding an additional 100 nautical miles range or increased payload capability of up to 450 kilograms.

Qatar’s Direct Flight to Bali THAI Launches Direct Flight from Haneda to Bangkok

Qatar Airways recently unveiled its plans to launch flights to Bali using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

The new direct service to Indonesia’s ‘Island of the Gods’ will take off for the first time on 21 July 2014, initially using an Airbus A330 aircraft. But from October this year, Qatar Airways will deploy its new B787-8 on the route, with all the airline’s latest cabin products, starting around October 2014. And once the Dreamliner is deployed on the route, passengers will be able to experience Qatar Airways’ latest in-flight offerings, including 22 flat-bed seats in business class and 232 in economy, all with modern in-flight entertainment systems, power outlets and USB ports. The move marks the latest stage in Qatar Airways’ Dreamliner expansion as the airline announced plans to fly the new aircraft to Moscow, and on 18 June it will deploy the B787 to Tokyo Haneda Airport.

Thai Airways recently launched direct service from Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. The first flight TG683 to Bangkok was launched at the ribbon-cutting event at the departure gate in Haneda, and was presided over by Mr. Nond Kalinta, THAI’s Director of Japan, Korea and North America, and His Excellency Mr.Thanatip Upatising, Thailand’s Ambassador to Japan. H. E. Mr. Thanatip Upatising, Ambassador of Kingdom of Thailand to Japan, congratulated THAI in achieving the direct flight schedule which may help forge closer ties between Thailand and Japan, and provide more convenience for travelers between the two countries. With the launch of the double daily operation between the two cities, THAI aims to meet customer demands and satisfaction by increasing frequencies or capacities as the demand in air transportation is expected to rise when the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) takes effect in 2015.

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Rest In Style

Ryokan: The Real Japanese Hospitality Ryokan are Japanese style inns found throughout the country, especially in hot spring resorts. More than just a place to sleep, ryokan are an opportunity to experience the traditional Japanese lifestyle and hospitality, incorporating elements such as tatami floors, futon beds, Japanese style baths and local cuisine, making them popular with both Japanese and foreign tourists alike.

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ccording to Japan Tourism, there are many different kinds of ryokan, varying greatly in terms of size, cost and style. Some ryokan are small, family run establishments with just a few rooms, while others are large, hotel-like facilities with hundreds of rooms. Ryokan also range from no-frills, budget varieties to costly establishments catering to the very wealthy.

Even if Ryokan-style accommodation can be found all across Japan, though for the best experience, you’d be wise to seek out one in a quiet residential district. Most ryokan are small buildings of no more than a dozen or so rooms, often built facing a small garden. There are some 58,000 ryokan in Japan, of which 1,400 are quality establishments belonging to the Japan Ryokan Association. But in Tokyo and other large cities, Ryokan are difficult to 50

find and it’s considerably expensive compared to western-style hotels, and Japanese people increasingly use hotels for urban tourism.

Standard Ryokan A standard ryokan offers guests a basic, “no-frills” version of a Japanese ryokan. The building is usually a plain, concrete building and it looks more like a small inn or hotel than a Japanese ryokan. A room in a ryokan is usually a single large, undivided room floored with traditional tatami (rice-straw matting), with the only piece of furniture being a single low table.

Doors are shoji (sliding screens), and decoration will usually be one or two simple ink brush drawings or scrolls. Seating in the room is on cushions, called zabuton, arranged around the low table. In the winter season, there may be

a blanket around the table. You slip your feet under the blanket for the warmth of a kotatsu electrical heating unit. Guests sleep on futon (Japanese style bedding) laid out in the evening by maids after the evening meal. It ordinarily consists of a mattress, sheets, thick coverlet, and extra blankets if needed.

Most ryokan will have a communal bath, which is generally for separate sex bathing.

Numerous superb hot-spring resorts, known as onsen, are in fact ryokan built on the site of a hot spring. Before going into the communal bath, you disrobe in an anteroom, placing your robe and underclothing in a basket or shelf compartment. The inn gives you a hand-towel to drape over your midriff while standing up in the bathroom. This towel is also used for scrubbing and drying. To take a bath, first sit on a low

stool in front of a pair of hot/cold water faucets.

Fill a bath pan with water, and pour it over your body to get soaking wet all over. If there are no faucets, use a bath pan to scoop water from the bath. If shower outlets are available, shower while seated on the stool, never standing up.

Soap and rinse off thoroughly. Only then do you get into the bath for a good soak.

castle – wonderful atmosphere but at the expense of hotel-style comfort. The Japanese-style rooms and baths are comfortable but they can be dark and drafty. The hallways are also gloomy and there may be few modern conveniences. The building is made entirely of wood and there is usually a beautiful, traditional Japanese garden.

Modern Ryokan From the outside, a modern ryokan usually looks like a small hotel and indeed it has all the modern conveniences of a hotel. It is very comfortable and has Japanese-style rooms and baths. It is well maintained so both its interior and exterior look fairly new. There is some traditional Japanese atmosphere but there is little or no history to the place. It is close to a Japanese-style hotel but with touches of traditional Japanese culture here and there.

The comfort of the guests is the number one priority, and the Japanese cultural experience takes second place.

Luxurious Ryokan A luxurious ryokan has a long history, traditional atmosphere, and the owners pamper their guests with comfort and all the modern conveniences. The owners and staff go out of their way to make sure the guests are treated like royalty; in other words, Japanese hospitality at its finest. The Japanese-style rooms and baths are very comfortable, and the traditional, “kaiseki-style” meals are outstanding. The ryokan is made entirely of wood and there is also a beautiful Japanese-style garden. Luxurious ryokans are very expensive and usually located in the major hot spring and tourist areas.

Traditional Ryokan A traditional ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn in the truest sense of the term. The owners take great pride in preserving the building’s traditional atmosphere and history. Indeed, the preservation of the ryokan in its original form is deemed more important than catering to the comfort of the guests. Staying in a traditional ryokan would be like staying in a European

Ryokan Hotel From the outside, a ryokan hotel looks like a normal hotel and when a guest enters the building the lobby is like a hotel lobby. A ryokan hotel also has such amenities as a karaoke room, a bar, a gift shop / convenience store, a coffee shop, and a restaurant. The ryokan hotel is brightly lit and very comfortable. The only real difference between a hotel and a ryokan hotel

is the ryokan hotel has Japanese-style rooms and baths but there may also be Western-style rooms. Guests can also often choose between having Western or Japanese-style meals.

Minshuku A minshuku is usually a small, wooden, Japanese-style building. The building is generally not very big, and the rooms are Japanese-style but not as large as the rooms in Japanese ryokans. While the building and rooms are usually clean and comfortable, the rooms and hallways can sometimes be dark and a bit drafty. A minshuku tries to project a “homey” atmosphere and guests are served home-style Japanese cooking.

Minshukus are generally inexpensive and the owners pride themselves on their friendly, personalized service. www.jnto.go.jp www.japan-guide.com

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Dining Room

Modern-Tradition On The Table

Mott 32 represents modern Hong Kong, which that embodies the Chinese culture and philosophy of farm-to-table cooking that has been shaped from generation-to-generation. It embraces flavours and ingredients from around China and the world and delivers it as home cooking should be, in a more rustic and honest way. After all China is one of the largest farming nations in the world.

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ott 32 is named after 32 Mott St. in New York. 32 Mott St. was the first ever Chinese convenience store to open in 1891 and was the nucleus for what is now a vibrant Chinatown in one of the most exciting cities in the world. Mott 32 is a celebration of Hong Kong culture and cuisine, which thanks to the bravery of families, such as those who left Hong Kong in 1891 to open 32 Mott St., is now a global phenomenon.

With the aim to uplift the unique dining experience with the blend of modern Hong Kong; Traditional and culture and heritage on the island, the term of modernity is its passion for the best ingredients such as use of Prime

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Iberico Pork. Progressive, in design and visual experience reflected in careful fusion of New York industrialism and Hong Kong imperialism.

As for culinary delight, the restaurant features a selection of Cantonese, Szechuan and Beijing styles, ingredients and techniques.

The custom-made duck oven and special air-drying duck fridge are central features. They offer roast ducks in two ways: the traditional Cantonese style (available daily); and the classic Beijing style (to be ordered 24 hours in advance).

Everything is purely done under the farm-to-table philosophy, it said it believes in bringing the cooking into the restaurant, kitchen offers a window directly to the heat

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excitement of the red hot woks stations and guests can dine around the duck oven and BBQ kitchen. Chef Fung and Malcolm Wood are teaming up to produce the Mott 32 menu with their combined years of experience.

Malcolm Wood spent his younger years living in Taiwan before moving to Hong Kong and has always been passionate about the traditional recipes of Chinese home cooking that have been passed down through generations.

“The most important component to a dish is fresh ingredients,” says Chef Fung. “At Mott 32, I use long standing traditional Cantonese cooking techniques, with an added touch of creativity, while using the freshest ingredients we have carefully sourced from all around the world.”

He is excited to combine this with Chef Fung’s talent for producing some of Hong Kong favourite dishes. Chef Fung is well known for his Michelin-awarded traditional Cantonese cuisine at Dynasty Restaurant in Renaissance Hotel. Don’t miss to try innovative cocktail menu that will intrigue and compliment any Mott 32 experience. Mixologists have meticulously researched Chinese ingredients such osmanthus honey, jasmine tea, ginger, matcha powder, Szechuan pepper, tangerine, shiso, plum, five spice and goji berry to name but a few.

Mott 32 also has an extensive wine collection with wines ranging from the best of the Old World, like Château Latour 1989, to famous New World wines, like Screaming Eagle from Napa Valley, California. Additionally, we have a wide selection of sake from various regions in Japan.

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Design Concept Joyce Wang and Maximal Concepts teamed up to design and create Mott 32.

Joyce, a Hong Kong native, helped expand Hong Kong’s reach, through her talent and skills, most famously with her design of the Cabana Rooms at the famous Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles. Joyce is arguably one of the most exciting Hong Kong-based architects. This past February, Joyce was honoured by Hospitality Design Magazine USA as winner of “Wave of the Future 2014” – an award for designers who are considered accomplished internationally, but young enough to be considered visionary.

The design of Mott 32 lifts the industrial elements from New York and pairs them with classic Chinese elements creating an exciting combination that reflects the greater interconnectivity of the East meets West design cultures. Mott 32 is located in the Standard Chartered Building, 4-4a Des Voeux Road, right in the heart of Central, Hong Kong. It is 7,500 square feet with 5 private rooms and can accommodate up to 170 diners, at any one time. Mott 32 is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.

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Health & Beauty

by Rangsan Srirat

Discover Beauty Secret

& Zone Of Comfort A growing concern today centres on people aging healthily and keeping their beauty a lot longer. Therefore it is essential that spa operators keep on top of the movements in the industry and add more beauty-oriented programmes to their list of treatments to blissfully enhance the core concept of pure living. Beauty, and the longevity of Mother Nature’s most precious gift, is the Holy Grail for all age-conscious women and other consumers who are quite happy to head to the nearest beauty centres and clinics for a make-over. i.sawan Residential Spa & Club 5th floor, Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok 494, Rajdamri Road, Bangkok.

Tel: 0-2254-1234.

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sawan Residential Spa & Club is one of a few hotel spas that offers the power of science blended with the wisdom of tropical-inspired and timeless healing treatments.

The result oriented beauty packages are exclusively completed for guest to ultimately indulge in the tranquil spa village while beauty, wellness and rejuvenating programmes are sure you meet with pure satisfaction as the end result at this unique environment.

Located on the 5th floor of Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, here you’ll find six well-designed spa cottages and nine treatment bungalows, three of which have terraces, set in tasteful surroundings amid a peaceful and tranquil bamboo garden. The spa cottages are finished with a bedroom, living room, treatment room, bathroom and private outdoor patio while two of the bungalows have a partitioned wall and

are specially designed for Thai treatments with raised comfy floor beds.

The spa also offers an extraordinary and refreshing array of pampering features, including the stunning glass-fronted gymnasium, a glass-facade greenhouse fitness centre with aerobic studio, sporting arena, juice bar and cuisine, nail bar and hair salon, squash and tennis courts and swimming pool. They come together to make it a perfect high-flying relaxation centre above the hustle and bustle of the city.

It’s not wrong to say that i.sawan is a not-to-be-missed one-stop body and mind center, where you can enjoy a wide selection of pampering treatments, revitalisation and refresh your body in the spa zone, fix and build up new muscle at the fitness area, beautify your appearance at the beauty salon and enjoy healthy foods refreshing drinks for personal health and beauty fulfillment.

The complete set of facilities, a holistic approach, unsurpassable atmosphere and an extensive range of healing treatments make the spa excel other hotel spas in the vicinity.

Furthermore, a great array of unique beautifying and skincare treatments make i.sawan so unique. Guests can also look forward to a personalised service to ensure a memorable spa experience in the city.

In response to the increasing demand for beauty, guests at i.sawan will find various types of Intraceuticals Oxygen Facial Line Treatments, a new topical hyperbaric oxygen therapy that addresses the major underlying cause of fine lines and wrinkles as well as visible facial skin degradation. This technology helps nourish and hydrate by using combination of cooling oxygen and hydration factors together with other beneficial ingredients such as vitamins, antioxidants, serum and amino peptides.

This elixir offers instant facial results, increase oxygen surface, reduction of fine lines and blemishes improved skin texture. Available treatments include Rejuvenate Oxygen Infusion, Opulence Oxygen Infusion, Atoxelene Infusion or you can opt for a combo package.

To complete its four philosophies of deep relaxation and tranquility - Purity, Energy, Harmony and Thai - don’t forget to catch up with its innovative half and full-day spa packages, consisting of a unique combination of treatments designed for a specific experience and to bring about a comforting sense of well-being and equilibrium thanks to Italian-made Comfort Zone skin care products, a first in Thailand.

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Update

10th Anniversary Facelift Unveiled A refreshed new look and branding of the former J Plus Boutique Hotel in Causeway Bay as J Plus Hotel by YOO is unveiled on May 22, 2014 following a bold HK$10 million makeover by world class YOO Studio. A new-look façade “pulls back the curtains” to reveal the buzzing street-level lobby and the main entrance, previously tucked away discreetly in Irving Street, is now switched to a much larger and more prominent entry in Pennington Street. Interiors also have a creative new lease of life bearing avant garde design elements that unmistakably reflect YOO’s unconventional DNA, from playfully coloured fabrics by feted designers such as ‘Timorous Beasties’ to eclectic imported European furniture. In celebration of its dramatic new image, a special celebratory room package is offered from May 22-31, 2014. Available on a first come-first served basis, guests booking a standard room at HK$1,688++ receive a complementary upgrade to a sumptuous 780 sq ft suite. J Plus Hotel by YOO is located at 1-5 Irving Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. For more info, visit www.jplushongkong.com

Dusit Announces New Hotel in Sichuan Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts have signed a management agreement with Panzhihua Sunshine Joyhome Tourism Investment Co., Ltd. to operate a deluxe all-villa resort “Dusit Thani Resort Panzhihua” in Panzhihua city, Sichuan province, to open in 2016. The resort, featuring 200 villas, will be the first internationally-branded hotel in the city.

The property is conveniently located within the city’s eco-tourism development zone, currently being developed into a new leisure & golf destination in West China. The hotel is directly opposite the high speed train station and is approximately ten minutes by car from the city’s central business district and Bao’anying Airport. It will also feature the award-winning Devarana Spa with a full range of lifestyle and wellness programmes. Dining outlets will include an all-day dining restaurant and a Chinese restaurant. There is a complete range of recreational facilities including an indoor swimming pool, a well-equipped gymnasium and a golf driving range. An expansive function room and several meeting rooms featuring the latest audio-visual facilities will also be available at the resort.

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Buy One Get One Free Away Koh Kood Resort is offering a Buy One Get One Free promotion from now till October 31. Guests can purchase a one night’s stay (inclusive of breakfast for two) and get the second night (room only) for free. Prices start from Bt4,050 (S$157) for a two nights’ stay at a duplex bungalow—if that isn’t a great deal, we don’t know what is (well, apart from that Accor offer of course). Valid for stays between May 1 and October 31; visit www.awayresorts.com for more info

Escape to Hua Hin at Hansar Pranburi

The New Ritzy Comfort Arrives Chengdu Scheduled to open in July this year, The St. Regis Chengdu will be offering the impeccable white-gloved service within a stunning, contemporary urban setting. Within this timeless and modern setting, are the favorite signature luxury services that are indigenous to the St. Regis brand and unique in Chengdu. This includes the legendary St. Regis Butler Service for all guests – a first for Chengdu and Southwest China. Located in the heart of Chengdu’s business district, just a few steps away from both Tianfu Square and the Chun Xi Road upscale retail area, The St. Regis Chengdu will emerge as an iconic address in this ancient city. In addition, The St. Regis Chengdu will feature six destination restaurants and bars inspired by Chengdu’s prestigious position as the first Asian city to win a UNESCO listing as a City of Gastronomy.

Hansar Hotels & Resort’s latest property is nothing short of gorgeous-Hansar Pranburi is a luxury beachfront villa that’s situated against the scenic peaks of the Sam Roi Yot National Park. It’s also located on one of Thailand’s few “undiscovered” beaches, so there’s plenty of privacy to be had. The resort may be small-just 17 rooms-but that’s to your advantage, considering the top-notch, personalized service you’ll receive from the staff. Leisure amenities include a 25-meter infinity pool overlooking the sea, as well as spa treatments that are available in-room, or on the beach. You can immerse yourself in nature at the Sam Roi Yot National Park; alternatively, you can choose to craft your own outdoor activities, such as a boat tour of the local islands, or even a private beach dinner.

Despite its apparent seclusion, the resort’s actually very accessible-you can get there within a morning’s drive from Bangkok. Rates start from just THB5500 (S$213) a night-plus, as part of the resort’s Grand Opening rates, you’ll get 10% off stays from now until June 30.

Spring In Paradise Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort is launching a special promotional offer just in time to enjoy spring in paradise amidst the cherished traditions and international influences with unique experiences in a welcoming and beautiful setting of the resort. Overlooking the stunning Indian Ocean and conveniently located on the famed Kuta Beachwalk, Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort is the perfect gathering place for families, couples and friends looking to explore one of Bali’s finest beaches. Book 30 days in advance and enjoy the following promotion: 30 percent discount on all available rooms. Offer starts at US$140 plus tax & service charge, available from now until 29 December 2014. For reservations and more information about Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort, please visit www.sheratonbalikuta.com.

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Unwind with “Paradise Package” GLOW Elixir Koh Yao Yai, the first resort in Thailand under GLOW by Zinc managed by Zinc I InVision Hospitality, is offering “Paradise Package” allowing you to enjoy the tranquility on Koh Yao Yai, Phang Nga for 3 consecutive nights stay and receive 20 per cent discount on website room rates. Starting from Bt2,560 net per night in Superior Villas, inclusive of breakfast for two persons. Available from now until October 31, 2014. For more info and reservations please contact GLOW Elixir Koh Yao Yai Resort Tel. 087 808 3838 email rsvn.kohyaoyai@glowbyzinc.com

Edible Ivory at Central’s The L Place

Waterfront Dining On The Edge Aleenta Phuket-Phang Nga, an AHMS The Collection property, is introducing its new high-end gourmet restaurant concept—THE EDGE—to uplift the existing dining experience to the edge.

Breathtakingly beautiful vistas over the white sands and azure waters of Natai beach, THE EDGE delivers world-class gourmet menus built on the freshest locally-sourced ingredients, organic produce, innovation, artistic presentation and the lauded culinary talents of the F&B team, served with a hint of James Bond romance and panache. THE EDGE is a monument to modern beachfront fine dining, plating works of art each evening that explore nuances of texture and colour, flavour and scent - juxtaposed, complementary and daring new uses of ingredients. Chef Alex and his team combined their epicurean passion and philosophies to provide diners and guests with an eclectic yet sumptuous collection of dishes that best typifies what a “Forward Thinking and Contemporary Cuisine” is all about. You will be feted with The EDGE’s inspiring selection of delights ranging from timeless Thai and Asian influence to, expressive innovative, culinary for dinner, incorporating a variety of classic favourites utilizing the finest ingredients and the island’s freshest, seasonal produce - presented through the Chef’s menu of luscious Intro, Aquatic, Flora & Fauna and Finale choices. www.aleenta.com 58

Two Michelin-star Chef Philippe Leveille is celebrating the annual spring arrival of White Asparagus freshly harvested from the fields of France at L’altro Hong Kong at Central’s fashionable The L Place. Traditionally harvested in spring, white asparagus grown in France is also referred to as “edible ivory” or “white gold” reflecting the delicate flavour and exceptional tenderness of this harvest season jewel. This gastronomic delight continues with a choice of meticulously prepared 63°C Slow Cooked Japanese Egg featuring White asparagus, smoked eel, Italian shaved caviar and puffed rice or Lobster Spring Salad comprising White asparagus and sweet and sour red onion.

Follow this with the aromatic, yet delicate, flavours of Risotto Miramonti featuring White asparagus and sweet cheeses or the tenderness of Pork Cheek Pappardelle accompanied by White asparagus and red cow parmesan. Main course features the exceptional flavours of Wagyu Beef Cheek with White asparagus and red wine sauce or delicate John Dory complimented by White asparagus, ginger extra olive oil and martini dry foam followed by the sweet tastes of Apple Sable’ and Tahiti Vanilla Ice Cream. L’altro is located at 10/F, The L Place, 139 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong.

For more info and reservations, please call (852) 2555-9100, or visit www.laltro.hk

Bite Size Thai Flavour @ Thara Thong Enjoy the traditional Thai taste of do-it-yourself “Mieng Kham”, a Thai food where you will find the essence of Thai flavor all wrapped up in a small parcel. Chef Charoensri Vatanayut has taken “Mieng” to the next level with special menus from her originality and creativity that will delight your taste buds. Her expertly conceived and prepared dishes include MIENG POL-LA-MAI (Fresh fruits topped with ginger, shallot, coconut and peanut sauce), MIENG P0K PIA GAl (Deep-fried spring rolls wrapped with chicken, vermicelli and sweet and sour chilli sauce), MIENG KAO TANG (Rice crackers topped with minced pork, shrimp and spicy herbs), etc. Available now until June 30 at Thara Thong Thai restaurant, Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers. For more info or reservations, please call Tel: 02 266 9214 or e-mail: events.rosh@sheraton.com

Unlimited Dim Sum Dinner Dim Sum lovers now can feast on the spectacular “Bai Yun” Cantonese cuisine restaurant at Banyan Tree Bangkok. Bai Yun has a long-standing reputation for being a landmark in Bangkok’s dining scene, particularly when it comes to Chinese delight. Savor delectable traditional morsels of homemade Dim Sum made fresh every day from top chefs, which will be showcasing an exquisite variety of more than 40 items awaiting for you to choose from, including Egg Yolk in Crystal Bun, Steamed Molten Gold-filled Bun, Steamed Fresh Scallop and Shrimp Wonton, Steamed Pork Ribs, Chinese Olive, Shrimp, Canton Kale, Tofu Sheet Roll, Crisp Tofu Sheet, and Seafood Combination. This is an indulgence not to be missed!

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Pamper at Asia’s Best Spa Celebrated hilltop retreat Avista Hideaway’s reputation for delivering a standout five-star experience on the island tourist mecca has again been acknowledged when it was named Asia’s Best Luxury Ayurveda Spa at the coveted World Luxury Spa Awards 2014. In awarding Avista Hideaway yet another gong, the organiser honoured Aqua Spa’s ‘outstanding achievement in service delivery over the past year, voted for by your guests and industry’. Aqua Spa has long been an enchanter, with its cutting-edge Ayurvedic holistic therapies and tailored diet-exercise plan devised and overseen by its respected Ayurveda Doctor. Transformative massages, including traditional Thai, take place in a delightful open air Thai Sala, with guests treated to highly personalised rejuvenation and facial treatments.

Beauty by Mandarin Oriental Beauty by Mandarin Oriental is the new luxury beauty facility at Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, offering treatments such as rejuvenating facials, anti-aging treatment, and body treatment performed by the renowned brand QMS Medicosmetics, which provides a range of high-end and exclusive beauty treatments. Beauty by Mandarin Oriental is currently offering six advanced treatments, ranging from “Collagen Beauty Boost”, an anti-ageing skin treatment, to “Instant Radiance”, an instantly revitalising facial designed to improve the wellness and energy of your skin. Guests can also enjoy treatments such as “Skin Reinforcement,” “Deep Clean,” “Eye Reviver” and our special “Purifying Facial for Men.” Relax in the comfort of a private and spacious beauty suite while their highly skilled service professionals provide effective, long-lasting treatments. Beauty by Mandarin Oriental Bangkok also offers a full line of retail products to complement the service menu; these include cosmetics, creams and other luxurious beauty products. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact us at 02 659-9000, ext. Beauty by Mandarin Oriental.

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Thanyapura Phuket, Asia’s premier sports training and education destination, has unveiled an elite programme that aims to tap the very best young Thai athletes and propel them towards the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, providing them with an unprecedented opportunity to develop their skills at the globally-recognised sporting complex.

Not only will the chosen athletes train with world champions and world-class coaches at Thanyapura’s cutting-edge sports facilities, they will also receive an international-standard education at Thanyapura’s newly launched boarding school. Based on a unique three-dimensional coaching model for the mind, body and soul, Thanyapura was created with the single aim of helping others optimise their potential and live a more fulfilling life: through education, through mind management, through health and through sport. Thanyapura presents a unique and inspiring destination for individuals and groups, surrounded by one of the most beautiful and peaceful environments, Thanyapura’s 23 hectare site comprises four centres: Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Club (TSLC), Thanyapura Mind Centre (TMC), Thanyapura Integrative Health Centre (TIHC) and Phuket International Academy Day School (PIADS). It also encompasses the 77-room Thanyapura Sports Hotel and the 38-room Thanyapura Retreat Hotel.

A Tasty Treatment Mango & Sticky Rice A great dessert now becomes a fabulous body scrub at the Oasis Spa, which is now offering the new Mango Sticky Rice Body Scrub, a full-flavored dessert for your skin. The tasty scrub is made up of Mango Butter to nourish your skin while being exfoliated with a mixture of finely textured coconut and rice while a fresh mango delights your senses. Experience the new Mango Sticky Rice Body Scrub is available at Bt1500++ with the purchase of any 2-hour Signature Massage. Choose from King of Oasis, Queen of Oasis, 2-hour Oasis Four Hand Massage, 2.5-hour Siamese Therapeutic Wisdom Treatment or The Voyage of Golden Lanna Treatment. Available from now until 31 May, 2014 at every Oasis Spa. For more info or booking your treatment: Bangkok +66 (0) 2262 2122, Chiang Mai 053-920111, Phuket 076-337777, Pattaya 038-364070 or visit www.oasisspa.net

The Celebrity Cruise Welcome to Celebrity Cruises. Your voyage through this Web site will be one of discovery.

Here, you will learn about Celebrity’s many itineraries and destinations, the fleet of Celebrity ships and the Celebrity Experience. You may even book your cruise. So sit back and enjoy the first step towards your Celebrity vacation. The fleet will be traveling to over 70 destinations in total; however, highlights for us include the 14-night “Northbound Asian Allure” itinerary (S$2,039 upwards) on board the Celebrity Millennium from Singapore to Hong Kong, which will take passengers to places like Ha Long Bay, Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok. Alternatively, the 14-night “Gems of Indonesia” itinerary (S$1,849 upwards) from Singapore to Indonesia includes stopovers at Komodo Island, Phuket, Penang and Port Klang in Kuala Lumpur. For more info, visit www.celebritycruises.com

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Color Up Your Eyes

New Shades of “POLICE” Anyone who is trying to find new cool shades for summer can look no further as DKSH is introducing latest 8299 edition from POLICE’s Double Rim collection which is now a hot new trend in Europe.

POLICE Double Rim’s 8299 edition has a unique design of 2-layer frame structure that has been produced through state-of-the-art technology that makes it look like one striking layer. The aviator-shape frame makes it suitable for any type of face. It is produced under Italian high standard making it lightweight and with 100% UV protection. The 8299 edition comes in 2 sizes including 58mm and 61mm and with several frame colours – black, white, blue and pink –and lenses colours – grey, amber, blue, gold, silver and polarized – to choose. POLICE sunglasses’ 8299 edition is now available at leading optical shops and department stores nationwide.

Special during summer season!

The Make Up Factory Eye Color Stick in the shape of a pencil is perfect for a quick application or a short brush-up of the eye makeup. The practical shape offers easily application to the eyelid. The eye shadow pencil glides gently over the skin with its ultra creamy texture. Containing fine glitter particles, the eye color stick creates an irresistible glow to eye area. Available in 8 shades including dark rock, sparkling snow, Prosecco, Cinderella pink, golden flame, satin greige, green adventure and ocean water for endless possibilities of your own beauty. Make Up Factory Eye Color Stick is priced at 945.- Baht. ‘Make Up Factory Eye Color Stick’ is now available at Make Up Factory counters at Siam Paragon, the Emporium and Central Ladprao.

For more details, please contact at Tel 02-678-9791-2

Oris Calibre 110 Oris introduces a 10-day power reserve movement with a non-linear power reserve indication to mark the company’s 110-year anniversary and 110 years of movement manufacturing. Oris has taken a deliberately industrial approach to producing this unique movement. While Calibre 110’s edges are all hand beveled and hand-polished, the bridges’ large surfaces retain their untouched industrial beauty. Calibre 110 is a fine watch making movement produced using honest, industrial principles, and fits with the Oris philosophy of making sensibly priced luxury Swiss watches.

The Calibre 110 Years Limited Edition is available from CHF 5,500 in steel, and CHF 14,800 in solid 18-carat rose gold and limited to only 110 pieces in 18 carat rose gold and 110 pieces in stainless steel.

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The Longines Elegant Collection “Elegance is an attitude” is the guiding principle that Longines has been focused since its earliest days. So it comes as no surprise that the brand is now launching the Longines Elegant Collection, which comprises models that are the perfect embodiment of the classical design and sleek lines typical of Longines timepieces.

Available in three sizes and fitted with self-winding, mechanical movements, these watches offer a broad choice of dials, each presenting its own definition of elegance. Highlighted models including Longines Elegant L4.309.5.88.7 for lady wrist. With a diameter of 25.50, this model in steel and rose gold cap is set with 52 diamonds and displays a white mother-of-pearl dial with diamond indices. It is fitted with the self-winding mechanical movement L595.

Retailed price is at Bt150,200. Or the lady model in steel on Longines Elegant L4.309.0.87.6 that is set with 52 diamonds and white mother-of-pearl dial, with pricing at Bt135,000. For more details, please contact Longines at Tel 02-610-0251-4

Property Review

by Rangsan Srirat

The Eden Of Chic Elements & Comfort There are so many amazing projects springing up in Asian region, and many continue to raise the bar in terms of quality, design and lifestyle.

In Thailand, the country has obviously seen the smorgasbord of international hotel chains that come to explore the tourism opportunity while the well-known Thainess or bespoke Thai hospitality service by Thai people has been playing as a sensual ingredient or software in hospitality to exude the enduring charm of hospitality industry. What we can also notice in Bangkok’s design community and creative industry is the term of the unpredictable idea in architectural and forward-looking interior design artistically created to maximize dynamism and vibrancy and the ultimate lifestyle indulgence, providing fashion-forward visitors and generations a new inspiration and motivation for living intelligently in the modern day.

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he design-led W Bangkok is a case in point and is one of Asia’s leading architectural and design-inspired hotels that opened its door in respond to Bangkok’s rich and stylish market, where people are growingly in search of hotels resorts, condos, and some residential projects capable of sporting the conceptual design and style, the quality of value for money, and the idea in construction and enhancing ambience. Such are combined to maximize the unique lifestyle and modern luxury comfort in the city as the hotel is actually the springboard to a true definition of vibrancy and dynamism life in style.

W Bangkok features 403 modern contemporary guestrooms and suites housed in a striking 31-floor glass tower with a noticeable century-old European-style building. Simply said, the hotel reinterprets the traditional motifs or cultural touchstones to add a contemporary twist, delivering a touch of modern-tradition in the heart of Bangkok.

Their designs, sparkling glass tiles, richly details with a couturier-like precision, and always contain an element of surprise through choosing quirky the unexpected colors, pieces of decorations to ensure the interior will not be completely predictable as discerning travelers might have commonly seen or experienced in other luxury sensual hotels resorts across Asia.

The central goal is the thematic style of interior decoration to trap the modern people and sophisticated lifestyle. Guestrooms have been designed in gold, blue or magenta jewel tones by floor, with a high contrast of ambient and direct lighting, colored glass panels and accessories to create mystique and illumination.

Each guestroom has been fitted with custom designed chrome furniture, padded platform beds, and state-of-the-art in-room technology, including high-speed wired and wireless internet

access and other recreational entertainment added to complement the high-end luxury experience synonymous with the W name.

W Hotel is unquestionably one of world’s most-recognized hotel chains that can provide guests with an interactive and culturally-enriching experience through fabulously blending the passion of luxurious and comfort living, stylish idea, with the art, culture, and architecture of the local in its property. So, don’t miss to indulge or sit back and relax enjoying the intrinsic elements of the W brand with the impressive variety of leisure outlets and restaurants, bars and lounges. W Bangkok offers a holistic lifestyle experience that is integrated into the brand’s sensibility from the moment you enter through contemporary restaurant concepts, glamorous entertainment experiences, stylish retail concepts, including signature AWAY spa, not to mention the unique Thai hospitality service, which is added to ensure a pleasurable stay.

What makes it excels from other exotic accommodation in the vicinity is the unique design and worry-free ambience of WOOBAR at the ground floor that provides you with an escape from the rigors of the day. The twenty-four hour city we live in is packed full of first rate bars that line the modern streets of the capital, especially Sukhumvit, Silom, and Sathorn Road, where you can fine a raft of sophisticated nightclubs. WOOBAR is a captivating benchmark of a modern, conceptual cocktail bar and after dark haunt that gives customers the chance to chill out, eat, play, and finally, even get you on the dance floor.

After sunset, it provides a memorable nocturnal experience with line up of energetic DJs spinning original beats. Here, you will enjoy blissful list of fashionable drinks in the unique style with each sensory detail carefully refined to maximize pleasurable experience and unforgettable night.

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Property Roundup

Fairmont Debuts in Nanjing

Skye Breaks Ground In North Sydney Skye by Crown, the latest development from Sydney-based property developer Crown Group, set to become one of North Sydney’s iconic apartment buildings. Designed by Japanese-Australian architect Koichi Takada, the 20-storey building will feature 242 apartments, an expansive foyer, ground-floor retail outlets, a top-floor gym and infinity-edged rooftop pool with stunning views over North Sydney. More than $200 million worth of apartments at Skye

by Crown have been sold since its launch last year, including a penthouses sold for $3.38 million and $3.465 million. Crown Group CEO Iwan Sunito said has been an exceptional project from the start – from the first stages of development and design selection through to one of the most successful sales launches in Crown Group’s history. The company’s vision for Skye by Crown was to create an icon in Sydney for decades to come. Since launching in June last year, the $236 million luxury residential development has attracted hundreds of enquires from investors and owner-occupiers eager to secure an apartment in the exciting new development. Limited selections of apartments are now selling including a one-bedroom-and-study apartment for sale for $990 000, two-bedroom apartments from $1.09M and a three-bedroom penthouse for sale for $2.755M. Skye by Crown is located at 211-223 Pacific Highway North Sydney, close to shops, transport and major employment hubs.

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Fairmont Nanjing last month celebrated its grand opening in Hexi New Town, China. The 359-room hotel is set on the upper floors of a 62-storey tower, offering views of Nanjing and the Yangtze River from all guest rooms. There are seven restaurants and bars, including a venue on the 60th floor that features 360° views of the area, plus Fairmont’s Willow Stream Spa brand and 2,500m² function space, with a ballroom that can accommodate up to 1,100 guests. Fairmont Nanjing joins the group’s collection of hotels in China, which currently includes the Fairmont Peace

Hotel in Shanghai, Fairmont Beijing, Fairmont Yangcheng Lake. Three more Fairmonts are expected to open in China on the coming years, in Chengdu, Taiyuan and Hangzhou.

“Fairmont Nanjing is the fourth Fairmont property in China and the 10th property for the larger FRHI group in the country,” said Wayne Buckingham, Fairmont’s senior vice president for Asia Pacific. “Growing our leading hotel brands is a primary focus and we will continue to develop more hotels in major gateway cities and attractive resort locales throughout China.”

The Premium Ascott

to Debut in Tokyo The Singapore-based Ascott has signed a deal with a new leasing agreement with Mitsubishi Estate Company (MEC) to launch its premium serviced apartment brand in Tokyo.

Scheduled to open in 2017, the 129-unit Ascott Marunouchi Tokyo will form part of MEC’s new mixed-use development in central Tokyo, comprising offices and retail outlets. It will offer a range of accommodation units, ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments, including

some with traditional tatami mattresses.

Facilities include a swimming pool, rooftop terrace, gymnasium, reading lounge, business centre and meeting rooms. Currently, Ascott operates three serviced apartment brands – Ascott, Citadines and Somerset – with a portfolio spanning 83 cities across 23 countries. As well as Tokyo, the company also operates properties in the Japanese cities of Osaka, Nagoya, Kyoto and Fukuoka.

Crown Group Receives

Top Ryde Award First Dusit Thani In Changzhou In keeping with its aggressive expansion plan in the People’s Republic of China, Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts announces the signing of a management agreement for a new luxury hotel, the Dusit Thani Fudu Qingfeng Hotel in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province. The hotel is expected to be rebranded in May 2014. Dusit Thani Fudu Qingfeng Hotel, Changzhou is elegantly decorated with exquisite Chinese art.

Its comprehensive recreational facilities also include an indoor swimming pool, a well-equipped gymnasium, and an exclusive audio visual room.

To cater for meetings and social events, the hotel features four lavishly designed pillar-less banquet halls and four meeting rooms. The hotel’s extensive outdoor space makes it an ideal choice for weddings, teambuilding activities or social events.

Sydney-based property developer Crown Group’s Top Ryde City Living development has been recognised as Australia’s best high density residential development. Crown Group CEO Iwan Sunito and Development Director Tim Campbell accepted the award at the Urban Development Institute Australia (UDIA) 2014 National Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in Queensland recently. The UDIA National Award recognises Australia’s best in contemporary knowledge, skills and innovation

in the urban development industry. Positioned on one of Sydney’s most spectacular vantage points, Top Ryde City Living’s high-quality finishes and cutting-edge design embody the building philosophy of Crown Group. The $500 million development comprises a total of 653 apartments across seven buildings, ranging from studios to penthouses and features expansive common facilities including a music room, library, media theatres, indoor and outdoor function areas, a children’s playground and a pool.

The New Architectural Stellar in London The Nova Building is an architecturally stimulating development initiated to provide a new and vibrant destination for London. The 170 apartments of the highest specification, on the doorstep of Buckingham Palace, and at the centre of one of London’s most prestigious neighbourhoods. Light and airy living spaces ready for adding personal style, with lighting controls to create a private retreat with a sophisticated ambience. The Nova Building’s

luxurious bathrooms also create a relaxing haven. All residents can enjoy the roof garden and residents lounge, with panoramic views of Buckingham Palace and the Royal Parks, as well as the luxury private cinema and gym.

The Nova Building is a short walk from Victoria Station, which provides access to the Underground, Overground, Thames Link and the Gatwick Express. 24-hour bus services also run from Victoria Station.

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Society

Asian Charity Beach Polo for ‘Kamlangjai Project’ M

r.Suwat Liptapanlop, former deputy prime minister and the advisory chairman of the organizing committee for Asian Beach Polo Championship, in conjunction with B.Grimm Group and the first beach polo player, organized Asian Beach Polo Championship, Asia’s only beach polo tournament, at beachfront of InterContinental Hua Hin Resort.

The match saw a hard fought between Macau team VS Hong Kong team, and the Macau team rode to its victory with a score 7-3 and won the Princess PA’s Cup. Proceeds will go to support the ‘Kamlangjai Project’ or Inspire by Princess PA, initiated by HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha to reach out to women in incarceration including pregnant inmates and their babies.

All guests with good hearts including General Yuthasak Sasiprapha, M.R.Thiradej Rajani, M.L.Poonyanuch Kashemsanta, Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Proudputh Liptapanlop, Viphavee Khoman, Matunart Sosothikul, Benyapa Svasti-Xuto, Nara Auapinyakul and many more were spotted on the beach to cheer up the excited polo match. Besides the exciting polo game, spectators also enjoyed the kid polo match, fashion show on horseback, local horse racing, fun games for prize winning and etc. The day concluded with dinner party on ‘Hua Hin Sweet Old Day’ theme at the hotel’s garden courtyard where guests enjoying the shows that brought back to the Hua Hin charm in 1920s.

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The Limited Release Of The Red Label

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iageo Moet Hennessy (Thailand), the local distributor of Johnnie Walker Red Label, recently introduced Red Label Export Blend Limited, the first Johnnie Walker Red variant in its history, to the Thai market, aiming to maintain Diageo’s marketing leadership in Thailand’s premium whisky category and stimulate demand amidst the negative factors.

The Roof by MUSE Thonglor was transformed into a luxurious yacht set sailing through the century-long history of Johnnie Walker celebrating the spirit of world traveling in a party where distinguished guests including Thitipong Lorprasert, Witchuda Leenuttapong, Golf-Pichaya, Weerayod Thephassadin Na Ayudhaya, Praire Vajrabhaya, and Kwankao Svetavimala made their presence to toast the limited edition that’s only and exclusively available in Thailand.

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Classified

Living In Bangkok Focus On The City Life

Bangkok still remains a key investment location for regional and expatriate executives, drawn to the city’s affordable market that offers much better value when compared to markets in other Asian capitals.

The urban lifestyle development in the up market has been considerably transformed or driven by the growing demand of sophisticated buyers and investors looking for the conceptually mix-used condos with modern design and stylish finishing, and the comprehensive idea to help achieve a modern day-to-day basic of living in the city.

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angkok and other tourism-potential destinations like Phuket, Samui, and Pattaya are smorgasbord with hotels resorts and residential property projects as the prospect of living at a resort-alike modern condominium in the city is growingly obvious, resulting in local residents being lulled by the bulldozers at the construction sites for the ongoing premier condos dotting along Sukhumvit, the outer Sukhumvit,

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Sathorn, Silom, Ladprao, Ratchadapisek, and other coveted locations in the Central Business Districts (CBD), suburban Bangkok, and other non-CBD areas with mass transit connection.

The residential development has noticeably evolved from the developer-led market, when buyers had very limited choice of product and service in the past decades, to location-oriented approach before innovatively transforming itself

into what experts and professionals in the industry widely call design-led market.

It’s actually the sensation of modern lifestyle that has increasingly dominated and dictated what the architectural response would turn out to be. The question of balance and the matter of taste of people are also playing as the key role to determine a whole new approach to design the interior in a residential unit

Property Projects For Rent & Sales House for rent near BTS Aree station Asking price 100,000 baht, negotiable.

300 sq.m., 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with outdoor jacuzzi with the separated maid quarter.

Fully Furnished. Short walk to BTS Aree, and Villa Supermarket. Call 081 629 5854

The Ritz-Carlton Residences Bangkok 200 residences featuring the legendary service of The Ritz-Carlton in the city’s most exclusive address. Residences are part of the mixed-use MahaNakhon development created

by The Office For Metropolitan Architecture.

Residents will enjoy outstanding facilities and privacy, and unique design features including skyboxes, terraces, double height ceilings, duplexes and interiors by David Collins Studio. www.rcr-bangkok.com

MARQUE Sukhumvit The new definition of modern family lifestyle with a touch of luxury located at the entrance of Sukhumvit 39, the name MARQUE is inspired by the word “marquise” which is a boat-shaped diamond cut. A single building 50-storey high-end condominium offering 149 units. The unit types include two-bedroom, three-bedroom and penthouse, with space ranging from 128 to 600 sq m. The highlights are its prime location right on Sukhumvit Road and the expansive space of 3 rai. www.marquesukhumvit.com The Emporio Place The Emporio Place is where the finest elements combined to offer the highest quality of living featuring the vibrant location of Sukhumvit 24, unique and innovative architectural and interior design, and specially selected materials providing superbly tasteful final touches. Consisting of three towers ranging from 12-42 storeys, the development offers 361 residential units ranging in size from 44 to 164 square metres. www.tcccapitalland.co.th/emporio_place/ emporio_html Q Langsuan 177 units on the 36-storey high-rise building.

Two-bedroom unit sized between 73 and 117 sq.m. All of them are harmoniously painted with soft-mute tone and artistically and stylishly furnished with elegant teak floor and fully finished with high-grade amenities and functions. www.qh.co.th Bright Sukhumvit 24 Condominium For Rent Bright Sukhumvit 24 BTS E5 Phrom Phong 1 Bed 68 Sq.m.

Decorated same as showroom unit and furnished hi-end furniture and electric appliance, spacious and luxurious. Contact Thai 0810600433 English 0814478579

MODE Sukhumvit 61 On nearly 2 rai of land, 2 buildings and only 84 units per building spread over 8 floors with ground floor green space. This is a unique condominium. Its architecture inspired by Italian modernism. All suites are defined by elegant proportions, generous window bays and an extraordinary level of quality, thoughtfulness and poetic design. www.modebangkok.com

duplex units and four penthouse apartments.

The construction is slated to completion in March 2014. www.hydesukhumvit.com Socio Ruamrudee A luxury residence with a striking modern design, SOCIO appeals to your sophisticated metropolitan lifestyle. Each apartment is thoughtfully designed to optimize your living space. SOCIO stands for living amongst the latest and most innovative technology. New state-of-the-art technology has been adapted to the amenities including FTTx, the latest broadband network architecture that connects you to the world with the fastest speed available with present technology. www.sociocondo.com/ruamrudee.html

The Sukhothai Residences The Sukhothai, an icon of world-class luxury hospitality and elegant architectural design. The masterminds behind the development of this sophisticated hotel, Kerry Hill and Ed Tuttle, two internationally renowned architects, now reunite for The Sukhothai Residences, the most highly anticipated residential development in Bangkok. www.sukhothairesidences.com Canapaya Residence Situated on Rama III Road, Bangkok Thailand and within easy reach of the Sathorn and Sukhumvit CBD, CANAPAYA comprises; luxury high rise RESIDENCES, 4-floors of retail, dining, entertainment and a wide range of services, and featuring a wide selection of Thai and international brands; an international 5 star HOTEL with Bangkok’s largest ballroom and spectacular river views; and a MARINA with a riverbank esplanade. www.canapaya.com

HYDE Sukhumvit Idyllically situated between Sukhumvit Soi 13-15, The Hyde Sukhumvit is the epitome of a mix-used development established to reflect a truly ultimate urban indulgence, comprising of 455 high-end residential units housed on the freehold 40-storey building, consisting of 227 one-bedroom units, 138 two-bedroom units, 78 three-bedroom units, eight three-bedroom 71

Living In Chiang Mai The Modern-Tradition Lifestyle

Chiang Mai is going beyond pondering about the pristine quaint, rustic town of picturesque way of living and farmers in ox-carts along the road as generally depicted in travel brochures. But the province is still the gem of the north as a result of the massive tourism campaigns and the thriving tourism industry, making it a bustling modern city with a rapid growth of new hotels and conceptual resorts. Chiang Mai’s condominium market is booming and still a popular location for condominium development. It has also seen a steep rise in the sale of new villas, invariably in gated communities. Many new buyers are generally Thais from Bangkok looking for a better quality of life.

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ccording to statistics from the Department of Land, there are approximately 18,640 condominium units in Chiang Mai, more than 6,000 of which have been launched in recent years. Currently, there are more than 10,000 condominium units in the city with an average price of Bt1.5 million per unit. The Government Housing Bank (GHB) reported that condo sales totaled 3,500 units or Bt8,000 million in 2011 with 3,000 of those units in the city distributed among 12 condo projects. 2012 saw 33 new condo projects launched. Its prospects remain good alongside an expansion of Chiang Mai airport, upcoming Asean economic integration and planned investment in transport networks.

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Mai have seen a dramatic increase this year and set to rise further as the city continues to attract more tourists and new residents. In gated communities, the land price is increasing from Bt1 to Bt2 million per rai (1600sqm). The land prices in Chiang Mai have increased more than 100 percent in some locations such as the Nimmanhaemin Road and Super Highway, Chiang Mai - Lampang Road. Expecting that within the next five years, the price of land in the city will be much higher and there will be less land for gated communities.

It is expected that more Chiang Mai people will live in condos and the average price of a unit will be in the region of Bt1.5 million. Meanwhile, housing projects will be expanded to areas outside the city, like Mae Rim, San Sai, Doi Saket, Sankampaeng

and Saraphi.

Chiang Mai is increasingly enjoying the diversity of expatriates – mainly American, British, Australian, Dutch, French and German – and a growing number of Japanese and Korean retirees who spend four or five months a year in Chiang Mai during cold east Asian winters, drawn by the climate and good medical care. The region’s thriving economy has been bolstered by the arrival of 10 shopping malls, a planned fourth ring road and high-speed rail link to Bangkok. The proposed creation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) by 2015 is set to cement Chiang Mai’s position as a commercial hub serving nearby Laos, Myanmar and southwest China.

Property Projects For Rent & Sales

Veranda The High Residence Located outside the city of Chiangmai and away from the hustle and bustle. Highlight a total Zen experience from the moment of arrival. Divided into two zones, on one side representing the cultural heritage of the north and the other the Contemporary Veranda style.

A boutique northern retreat of just 80 rooms, all guests are ensured of the best personal service, 24 hours a day from its warm and friendly staff. www.verandaresortandspa.com Kantary Hills Chiang Mai This stunning hotel and serviced apartment is located in the heart of Chiang Mai’s most chic district with easy access to the best shopping and entertainment areas, the central business district and nearby industrial estates. The property offers all the luxury of a five star hotel with the space and comfort of a serviced apartment.

Featuring spacious and comfortable rooms, this property is “the” place to stay in Chiang Mai. Suitable for both long and short term stays. www.kantarygroup.com/kantaryhills-chiangmai Pran Exclusive Residences Located close to the internationally famous Royal Flora Ratchapreuk Gardens, site of the annual Chiang Mai flower show, is offering only 24 exclusive residences to the discerning purchaser. Beautifully finished with quality materials used throughout, the development offers a choice of three house types, and the purchaser has some flexibility in the internal layouts, although the exteriors have to remain as designed. Price begins from Bt19M, and up to 38M. More info, www.pranluxuryhome.com

Green Field Home Chiangmai The ultimate definition of living prominently offers a sense of its own identity showcasing comfortable, tranquility along with superb modern security system. The stylish Lanna Colonial homes are fastidiously created by using highest quality material giving you that great sense of pride. Living room is full of lavishness and charms of Colonial style. Wooden frame add a perfect touch of tradition. The ideal blending of nature and everyday living is reflected through huge windows that display panoramic view of magnificent nature from the clever combination of art and science resulting in modern regal design. More info, call +66 (0) 86922 6611 +66 (0) 86922 6688 Office: +66 (0) 5346 5336 E-mail: info@ greenfieldhome-chiangmai.com The Residences at Four Seasons Offering the exclusivity and comfort of private homes, the Resort Residences are located in three- and four-storey buildings influenced by traditional Thai-Burmese temple architecture.

Architecturally inspired by the concept of traditional “Lanna” Thai-style with a touch of modern convenience, the homes incorporate everything needed for that ultimate luxurious lifestyle: a sunken dining pavilion, a separate and spacious living villa, state-of-the-art entertainment and home-management technology all with full back of house including 2 car garage, maids’ rooms and laundry. Facilities include: a world class spa, fully-equipped fitness centre, tennis courts, library and reading room, specialty restaurants, swimming pool. Contact +66 (0) 5329 8181, Visit www.fourseasons.com

Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai Villa No.23 Sharing the same site as Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai this high-class fully furnished villa size at approximately 533 square meters consisting of three En-suite bedrooms, one guess bathroom, Dining room, fully equipped Western kitchen, Lounge, private swimming pool with views of tropical gardens, rolling rice terraces and surrounding mountains. Interiors feature polished teak wood floors, terrazzo baths, decorative frescoes, classic Burmese / Thai artwork and a beautifully finished bar and dining areas. Designed by world-renowned Thai architect Lek Bunnag, this villa unit boasting elegant indoor living space rich with Lanna details and décor. Hardwood floors are featured throughout, with accents of ornate latticework reflecting the timeless craftsmanship of Northern Thailand. Email: mritti@gmail.com Mobile: +668-222-9-1771

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Living In Hua Hin Focus On Modern Classic Life

People have different taste and interest when it comes to styling while people living in the up market are not only looking for just the superb location and convenience in order to enjoy the maximum day-to-day basic of living, but they are also in search of residential development that can sport the conceptual design and style, the quality of value for money, idea in construction, the impressive range of leisure facilities, not to mention the personalized hospitality service, which is the central core to imbue the lovely homely feel within a luxury condo.

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ua Hin property market has been experiencing good times. Hua Hin is one of the best seaside locations to help you accomplish such the wonderful world of natural leisure for the pleasurable and serene honeymoon date as the Hua Hin is fraught with hotels resorts with international standard of innovative amenities and hospitality service, and Thai touch. Historically, buyers wanted to be as close to the sea as possible, typically seeking good beach front property. However, the focus on the type of land sought has shifted from beach property to sea view. This is mainly due to supply shortages of quality beach land. Most seaside land is already

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occupied by hotels and resorts, forcing new developers to look to farmland for their projects.

Hua Hin has all the ingredients for a very special holiday experience. Besides sun-filled days on the mile-long white sandy beach and the superb seafood sold along the beach to tempt your palate and many fine seafood restaurants on the street and the main road, discerning travelers can still sense the special atmosphere and the old charming through cultural attractions situated around Hua Hin town waiting for you to discover. The cultural sites include the Hua Hin railway station, the royal palace, Wang Klai Kangwon Palace.

Hua Hin is also renowned for its golf courses and becomes a paradise for golfers as the country’s first golf course was found in 1924, which was built in the lush countryside. Other factors that help maintain Hua Hin as the top hideaway of the gulf of Thailand is the annual festival such as the King Cup’s Elephant Polo, Hua Hin Regatta, and of course Hua Hin Jazz Festival, the annual jazzy gig on the dazzling beach that catches the world’s eyes. All of those mentioned help lift Hua Hin to be a favorite vacation for Thais as well as expats.

Property Projects For Rent & Sales Amari Residences Hua Hin This is the first hotel-serviced residential condominiums in Hua Hin, located only 4 kilometers from Hua Hin downtown. Designed with meticulous attention to detail and all units are fully furnished by the high quality loose furniture exclusively provided by Chanintr Living.

The stunning and spacious tropical landscaping complements a modern contemporary architectural style. Services are provided by Amari, Thailand’s leading hospitality provider with over 3,800 rooms available nationwide. The project is www.amariresidences.com/huahin Q Seaside New project for sale, featuring 44-126 sq.m.

1-3 Bedrooms, Priced at 5,290,000 & up Facilities include Swimming pool, kid’s pool, loma slider, sunken deck, pool deck, recreation park, fully equipment fitness center, 24 hours CCTV and security guards. Q Seaside Hua Hin reveals a true sense of Riviera living highlighted by tranquil surroundings a Santa Barbara arched architecture. This is a perfect beach gateway that lets you enjoy the A-list way of life. Slated to completion in 2016. www.qh.co.th Ocean View Condos in Exotic Huay Yang NishaVille, winner of the 2009 Thailand Property Award for the Best Villa Development in Hua Hin is proud to announce their new NishaVille Apartment Residence’s. With 30 units on 5 floors offering ocean views this project benefits from being located within the NishaVille Resort and Spa where you can enjoy the personal luxury and privacy of your own residence as

well as those of the finest hotel in the area.

Located in Huay Yang, approximately 80 minutes south of Hua Hin this project borders the Wanakorn National Forest and Marine Park.

All units offer two bedrooms and bathrooms with sizes ranging from 110 to 127 square meters. More info, contact +66 (0) 84 387 5699.

Stylish Golf Course Condominium This almost brand new 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condominium is located in prestigious Palm Hills, Hua Hin’s premier golf and country club community just 8 minutes north of Hua Hin’s city center. This unit has been fully upgraded including a built in washer and dryer, built in dishwasher and refrigerator, air con and fans throughout, upgraded flooring, tiles and wallpaper set this unit apart from all the rest. Outstanding communal facilities include a lifetime family membership to the Palm Hills Golf Course and separate lifetime family membership to the Palm Hills Fitness Center with an extra large swimming pool, restaurant, tennis courts, weight room etc and the best 24 hour security in Hua Hin. www.exotiqproperty.com Malibu Kao Tao Malibu Kao Tao is located on an idyllic beach in the vicinity of Hua Hin. It’s a charming residential seaside community consisting of only 140 apartment units built on a sprawling 7.2-acre plot of beach front land. The unit is a 140 square meters 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms with a dining and living room fully furnished condo unit. Fully furnished with beautiful style.

Spacious terrace situated next to the large

swimming pool of the project. A lagoon style swimming pool equipped with a Jacuzzi surrounds the low-rise buildings offering a really enjoyable swim, creating quality time for the whole family. The beach itself is clean and the sea water clear. It is a tranquil spot that allows you to enjoy nice scenery of nature. www.villamalibu-huahin.com

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Living In Pattaya Property Focus On Pattaya

Chonburi province has considerably been developed from merely the sleepy town and roadside fishing village to be one of the country’s most visited beach resort. It has grown up with the smorgasbord of first-rate hotels and resorts, residential buildings, restaurants, and certainly night scenes. As the result of mass-market tourism campaign ever made, the city becomes the star attraction of the country as the nearest hectic beach vacation that discerning travelers have to visit after Bangkok.

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eal estate in Pattaya has been one of the fastest growing and most sustainable industries, and the number of property developments currently underway is a clear indicator that this trend is set to continue.

Developments in locales such as Jomtien, Sahathip, Pratumnak Hill and Mabrachan Lake are providing good investment opportunities.

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North, Central, and South Pattaya is still paying dividend even if economic sluggishness and poor consumer confidence are taking a toll on the property sector.

Breachfront residential properties completed with tremendous facilities are increasingly sought after in the modern lifestyle while the expansive view is a credible ‘wow’ factor to help maximize a unique and pleasurable home-away-home,

intimated ambience, and cosy, especially in the area where there’s scarcity of new building sites.

There are so many residential projects these days in Pattaya that can help you achieve the space and time of modern luxury comfort as its brimming stylishness and exquisite ideas make it a unique place full of surprise and the sense of exclusivity is guaranteed to ensure all individual comfort.

Property Projects For Rent & Sales Palm Wongamat (Ocean Residential) The Palm comprises two towers, 26 and 45 stories respectively with a total of 544 units.

Unit sizes: studios 32 - 33 sqm, 1-bedroom 46 - 53 sqm and 2-bedroom units 62 - 96 sqm, as well as penthouses 500 - 520 sqm. There is a large infinity edge swimming pool, a children’s pool, a sundeck, water features, a kids’ club, fitness and games rooms, floating pavilions and large open areas. Studios from 2.6 - 3.6 MB, 1-bedroom apartments from 4.5 - 7.5 MB and 2-bedroom apartments at 5.9 - 13.8 MB. www.thepalmpattaya.com Reflection Jomtien Beach A luxurious condominium located in Pattaya, famous town of Thailand. Perfect for little vacation, or for long term living. The building is decorated with finely selected accessories. Each unit is fully furnished with quality furniture. Few minutes away from shopping complexes, hospitals, and international schools. Luxurious facilities such as jacuzzi, swimming pools, library, are available. www.reflectionpattaya.com Waterfront Suites & Residences A prestigious waterfront home set within an iconic, mixed use 50 Storey Hotel and Condominium overlooking the entire area of Pattaya Bay and Pattaya City with far reaching views to the tropical islands of Koh Larn, Koh Krok and Koh Phai. www.waterfrontpattaya.com Del Mare Bangsaray Beachfront Beachfront Condos at very affordable prices in Bang Saray. This is an exciting addition to Pattaya’s Property market that offers incredible, close ocean sea views. The condos come in many different sizes and shapes to satisfy Pattaya’s discerning property investor with sizes ranging from 39.5sqm all the way up to 375sqm. Scheduled to commence construction in April 2014 and finish in November 2016. www.delmarepattaya.com

view within sight of almost all condominium units.

Prices start from Bt3.59 million. www.sansiri. com/condominium/baanplaihaad_pattaya/en/

The Riviera Wongamat Beach A newly announced high-rise condominium project in Wong Amat, consisting of two towers of 40 and 43 storeys housing 980 units, Studios, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom units are available. Sized from 27 sqm studios to 134 sqm 3-bedrooms units. The studio will be 31 sqm, 1-bedroom units will be ranging in size from 35 to 50 sqm, 2-bedroom units will be ranging in size from from 72 to 84 sqm and 3-bedroom units will be ranging in size from from 129 to 134 sqm.

Prices start from 71.500 THB per sqm. Prices for studio starting at only 2.2 MB. Construction will be starting within 2Q 2014 and due to completion on 2Q 2017. www.therivierapattaya.com Baan Plai Haad Total Unit : 353 UnA 6,400 sq. m. condo situated by the secluded Wong Amat beach.

The design concept is inspired by the pattern of the area available in the project with access to a private beach and the profile of the architecture is particularly designed for a sea

Veranda Residence This wonderful villa is ideal for large family who looking for the privacy and space for their quality living. Veranda Residences Pattaya is a stunningly well designed new high rise development from a very experienced developer with a rich portfolio of finished developments. Comprising of 33-storey residential tower housing 364 units with an 8-storey hotel with 149 rooms. Residential unit sizes from 32 sqm to 272 sqm and prices starting at Bt100,000 per square meter. Prices from 3.2 MB. This latest creation from them quite simply oozes class and sophistication with stunning architecture from OBA and interior design by August - one of Thailand’s leading interior designers. www.verandapattaya.com Centara Grand Residence This unique residential development combines a luxurious high-rise condominium with hotel facilities and services that are provided

by Centara Grand Hotels and Resorts, and comprises ocean facing studios, one and two-bedroom units, and penthouses with the option of duplex accommodation with private pool. Centara Grand Residence Pattaya is only a 10-minute drive away from Jomtien and Pattaya city centre. 315 units facing the ocean Total living space ranges between 41 and 496 square metres. www.cgrpattaya.com Treetops Condo Treetops is a stylish condo property that raises the standards for Thailand and Pattaya city living. Developed by Boutique Group of Companies, the 12-storey condominium on a prime location, offering a more intimate boutique feel at an affordable price. Boutique residential developments are all appointed with enduring quality and style. Intelligently designed, Treetops exemplifies Boutiques “Nature, Meet Style” concept. Contemporary tropical design, with extensive lush gardens and the open air resort style lobby, compliment the elegant modern furniture and thoughtful apartment layouts. www.treetopspattaya.com 77

Living In Phuket Focus On Modern Luxury On Island

Phuket and other Andaman-coastal provinces are going farther than contemplating how the natural disaster Tsunami deadly wave in December 2004 had happened, survivors are now beyond concern and never let the trauma and grief deter their endeavor to bring lives, community, and tourism industry back to normal. As the result of mass-market tourism campaign ever made, the Phuket island becomes the star attraction to considerably enhance inbound tourism industry as the paradise island has been proved as a prime sailing and the heart of marine leisure destination of Southeast Asia through the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, one of the largest sporting events on the Thai tourism calendar since 1987.

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huket, at 539 square kilometers in size, is not only Thailand’s largest island but also one of its wealthiest provinces. The beauty of the island is matched by its consistently tropical climate and undoubtedly the island’s largest source of income comes from the tourism market, but there are also thriving rubber and cashew nut industries. One of the good point of Phuket is that it’s very accessible, Phuket International Airport enjoys direct air services to major Asian cities like Hong-Kong, Singapore, Japan and Tapei, and now an increasing number

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cities outside of Asia, including London, Frankfurt, Perth, and connecting flights to anywhere in the world. The island actually benefits greatly with this solid infrastructure and it now sets to continue to grow further as several low-cost carriers from abroad.

Take a look at the real estate aspect in Phuket, the industry has been one of the fastest growing and most sustainable industries, and the number of property developments currently underway. Developments in locales such as Hat Karon, Laem Panwa, Patong, and Hat Rawai,

including other high potential beaches on the western side of the island, are still providing good investment opportunities. Phuket is one of Asia’s most sophisticated and certainly Thailand’s best established property market outside of Bangkok.

For the past twenty years, developments have been sprouting up around the island, encouraging a large influx of investors. At present, there is an increasing demand for new developments in areas such as Bang Tao Beach, Surin, Cherng Talay and Layan, as well as the southern coastal areas of Nai Harn and Kata.

Property Projects For Rent & Sales The Viva Patong Located on exclusive area of Tri Trang, South of Patong, home of luxury developments such as the Rosewood, Avista Hideaway and Amari Coral Resorts, overlooking stunning views of Tri Trang and Freedom beaches, Viva is a hotel style of living with the modern tropical concept offers the new sense in living and transforming perception of Patong into a more pleasant one, soothing all your living experience.

Two 7-storey low rise condominium buildings with ceiling height about 3 meters givean elegant feeling of the right balance. The price is inclusively of furniture package, pantry and wardrobe by IKEA, sanitary wears by Hafele, real wood bed, headboard and mattress, and luxurious sofa set. www.vivapatong.com Phuket Villa Resale The abode features a master bedroom, a twin bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, a study room as well as dining area and lounge.

This category is luxuriously furnished for family holidays as well as a destination escape for groups of friends. Discover ample charms for up to six people, with a large private outdoor pool measuring 3.5 by 9 meters, jet pool, outdoor and indoor showers, and an outdoor sala - providing a relaxing overview of the villa. www.banyantree.com/en/phuket_doublepool_villas

attention to detail in the design components of the resort, including the tropical architecture and the contemporary interior decor. The most attractive amenity is the rooftop sun deck and infinity pool with lounge and dining area. There is a fitness center on site for the active and health conscious. www.thecharmphuket.com The Deck Built on a 5-0-45-rai land plot on the north end of Rat-U-Thit 200 Years Road, only a five-minute stroll to Patong Beach and 10 minutes to the noted shopping and leisure venue of Jungceylon. Unit priced between Bt2.9 to Bt11.4 million, dwelling areas will range from 29 to 75 square meters. They include Studio type (29-38sqm); One-bedroom (40.5–50.5sqm) and Two-Bedroom, 63–75sqm). The project will be equipped with two state-of-the-art swimming pools, including one on the upper deck overlooking the western sea-view, and another one on a lower level which incorporates a jacuzzi, a fitness center, and a sauna room.

The development will be ready to occupy by mid-2015. www.sansiri.com/condominium/ thedeck_patong/en/

Pavilion; tropical modern temples framing show-stopping seascapes. www.thepavilionsresorts.com/phuket-home Eva Beach Set on the beachfront, all units offer uninterrupted sea and island views of the south east coast of Phuket. Villas are surrounded by lush landscaping and natural rocks to the rear.

Enjoy only the sound of the sea and a calming breeze from all floors. This 22 villa beachfront development offers three design types with 3 - 4 bedrooms. The villas cover 485 sqm - 596 sqm of built up area and 310 - 385 sqm of living space. Prices range from 32.6 up to Bt46.7 million. www.evabeach.com Coco Chalong An ideal place for those seeking a charming and comfortable environment away from the hustle and bustle of the holiday crowds in Phuket. Each of the 80 private pool villas will delight you with the excellence of design, the feeling of space and the luxury of the villas at a remarkably affordable price. Recreational facilities, which include swimming pool, fitness

Oceana Phuket Oceana Phuket is Kamala’s latest ocean living condo residence for sale. Ideally located within easy walking distance of all the bars, shops and restaurants in Kamala village, as well as the fabulous beach and ocean. There are 135 units in total in 3 separate buildings ranging in size from 30sqm studios up to 88 sqm 2 bedroom penthouses, and most units have a special panoramic ocean view. Studio start Bt2,836,631 – Bt3,979,011 (31.78 sqm – 31.78 sqm) www.phuketoceana.com Chic Condo Chic condominium Karon is an ultra modern condominium featuring 7 floors of modern designed condos over looking Karon Bay on the West coast of Phuket. Common facilities include a large communal swimming pool, fitness center, wifi lounge and lobby. Merely 700 meters from Karon Beach and only 100 meters from international restaurants, entertainment and shopping areas and a 10 minute drive from Patong beach. www.phuketchiccondo.com The Charm Residence The closest condominium to the beach in Patong, The Charm Residence is seen by its

Vista Del Mar A unique and an exclusive development of luxury Phuket Villas, with stunning sea views and private pools. In a superb location carefully nestled amidst virgin tropical forest on the hilly slopes overlooking Naithon beach, arguably one of the best beaches in Thailand,-Asia’s growing top holiday destination. www.vistadelmarphuket.com The Pavilions Estate The Pavilions is Asia’s most romantic and intimate adults-only resort. Perched atop one of Phuket’s highest points, each lavish pool villa is utterly private, delightfully decadent and unusually spacious. Choose an Ocean View

center and lush tropical gardens, are designed for escape and relaxation as though surrounded by the tropical atmosphere of such a peaceful place. www.cocovilla.net/coco-chalong Dinso Residence Dinso Residence is ‘The Green Oasis of Patong’, occupying over 2,000 sqm. of a private hillside on Nanai Road, Dinso Residence features 60 exclusive condominium units ranging from 31 sqm. up to 88.6 sqm. Residents can enjoy Patong’s vibrant beach resort lifestyle and retreat to relax in a lush natural environment designed to complement the serene private hillside setting. www.dinsopatong.com 79

Living In Samui Focus On Samui

Koh Samui is the best exotic solution to make your way to Thailand’s third largest island, which is also reputed as one of the top islands in the world to live. Approximately one hour flight from Bangkok, Koh Samui is an increasingly popular destination both for tourists and real estate investors and the best destination for diving to see the multitude of colorful fishes if you don’t want to linger too long in town.

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hailand’s property market is incredibly diverse, offering buyers everything from high-end villas in Samui blissfully overlooking the Gulf of Thailand to luxury high-rise condominiums. Samui is still on the rise in popularity among investors, making the island becomes a preferred destination for those seeking holiday homes as its infrastructure develops and word of its natural beauty spreads. The number of visitors from Asian countries is increasing due to improved air links. You can now fly direct to 80

Samui from Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. This transformation is reflected in the real estate market where prices have risen dramatically, and at an increasing rate, over the last few years. Real estate prices continue to rise rapidly offering exciting investment opportunities in an idyllic setting.

Residential opportunities considerably expand while Samui Island offers an attractive lifestyle change for many people as it combines the advantages of a tropical retreat

with most of the amenities and services people in the West have come to rely on. As a tourist island, Samui boasts increasingly modern facilities, with a choice of excellent international restaurants and bars, as well as a multi-cultural atmosphere. The property sector is also supported by professional services, such as English speaking lawyers, and a quality construction companies and building suppliers with standards expected by many foreign homeowners.

Property Projects For Rent & Sales

The Ridge Freehold and Leasehold The Ridge is an exclusive luxury development of 11 private pool villas with panoramic sea views located in the prime North East of Koh Samui. Freehold and leasehold. House/Villa located at northern Samui, price ranked Bt17,400,000 - 30,800,000.

Space availability 276 - 859 sq.m. 2-5 Bedrooms.

Land Area: 396 - 806 sq.m. No. of Units/Rooms: 9 units available of 11 units Tel (International): +66 (0) 856 920 550 / +66 (0) 831 079 684 Tel (within Thailand): 0856 920 550 / 0831 079 684 www.theridgesamui.com S’Cape Resort Condominium Located in Plai Laem, one of the most sought-after locations in Samui which is close to Chaweng, S’Cape Resort Condominium, Koh Samui comprises 76 exclusive freehold condominiums on a stunning 2.8 acre hillside destination just minutes from Samui International Airport. One and two-bedroom units feature impressive Jacuzzi balconies and the super luxurious Penthouses have private pools. All units are overlooking stunning sunsets and picturesque views. www.s-capesamui.com

The Residences @ W Retreat Koh Samui With just 12 ultra-exclusive villas available for purchase at W Koh Samui Retreat & Residences, you are invited to infuse every moment of your life with the signature touches, services and soul that have made W Hotels such an iconic presence. The W Koh Samui Residences adjoin the main W Koh Samui Retreat & Spa at Maenam Beach on the island’s sublime and beautiful north shore. Priced from Bt100 to 205 million. www.kohsamuiresidences.com/villas Mandalay Beach Villas Mandalay Beach Villas provide an impressive, cutting edge visual experience. The architects have introduced a distinctive and cohesive design aesthetic across the seven three bedroom luxury villas. Mandalay Beach Villas are an impressive balance between form and function, inside and out, modern and tropical. Facing the white sandy expanse of Laem Noi Beach and backed by lush palm stands, each of the seven exclusive villas has its own private courtyard, giving approximately 350-500 square meters of living space, with 17m beach frontage each, on land plots ranging from 800 to 1600 square meters. www.mandalaybeachvillas.com

The Estates Samui The Estates Samui is an exclusive and private collection of 14 villas cradled on a hillside overlooking one of the most pristine stretches of beaches on the island, on stunning Laem Yai Bay, in a secluded cove above a private beach, adjacent to the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui. The Estates is integrally part of the Four Seasons site and actually reach it through the Four Seasons lobby. www.theestates-samui.com Cascades Samui This exclusive private development derives its name from the spectacular infinity pools enjoyed by each owner, together with the natural seasonal streams that cascade through the enormous granite boulders. Cascades is about lush green rolling hillsides and coconut groves, picturesque waterfalls and magnificent ocean views. www.cascadessamui.com 81

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