Discover Pattaya March 2022 by Pattaya Trader

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CONTRIBUTORS Songpone Siriwanlert Panadda Karen Taraponkiree Rodney Charman Derek Franklin Claire Lim Barry Upton Steve Wade Rick Click Brian S Cheyenne Hollis Gloria Jones Joe Cusmano

CONTENTS COVER STORY CROSS PATTAYA PRATAMNAK

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WHAT’S ON THE SMALL SCREEN WHAT’S ON THE BIG SCREEN ANIMAL ARMY FOUNDATION PERSIAN CUISINE KOH CHANG PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL LADIES CLUB CINEMA SOUND PART 3 THAI ANNUAL VETERAN’S DAY

SPORTING AND LEISURE LIFE 27 28 32 34

Sports Update Yacht Style Honda LPGA What to make of the Football World Cup?

This Month in Discover Pattaya Hi Everyone, Sometimes it’s hard to guess what the 2020s will throw at us all next? At time of going to press whilst cautiously looking forward to the reinstatement of the Test and Go scheme obviously everyone is nervously viewing the developments in Ukraine. In Thailand, we have much to be grateful for including the strong community here in Pattaya which has become (for the most part) even more of a community during the last two years. Clubs such as the PILC ladies lead the way in being accepting of all nationalities and as this long-established group grows and develops I am heartened to see the inclusion of more and more Thai ladies joining the members who hail from all countries of the world.

PROPERTY AND TRAVEL

I hope that the following pages offer you some useful information and a little entertainment. We are forever grateful to our readers, collaborators and advertisers 37 Real Estate Mistakes to Avoid for their continued support not just of this magazine but also to t the followers of 40 The UK Flaunts the way out of the Pandemic our Pattaya Trader Facebook pages and for our Pattaya Trader YouTube channel. 47 End users dominate the Thailand property market Wishing you the very best month ahead and please spare a thought and a prayer for those less fortunate. EASY LIVING 48 49 50 52 53 54 55 56 57

Best Smile Ever Barry’s Tropical Cafe 10 Hacks for entrepreneurs Crossword Sudoku Jokes Learning Thai with Karen Games Tec. Living

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GUFS SFQPSUT PG DPOÙSNFE DBTFT PG SBCJFT including 1 in Huay Yai and another just off Soi Chaiyapruek in Jomtien, last month the Animal Army embarked on a mass sterilization and vaccination project. The message to the community: “ Be alert but please do not panic. Many of our street friends are vaccinated healthy animals but know the signs and contact us with the location and video of any animal you believe could be symptomatic.” It is important to know when dogs are displaying any symptoms of rabies which can include: • Erratic behaviour, • Excessive drooling, • Not eating, • Unusual air biting • Disorientated staggering. Animal Army has excellent experience in handling such initiatives. Starting at Na Jomtien they treated 60 dogs with help from the local community and Na Jomtien council. The Animal Army Foundation is a Registered Foundation in Thailand and Licensed Veterinary Clinic. Their primary focus is providing lifesaving medical care for homeless street animals, by RVBMJÙFE FYQFSUT 5IFZ BSF BMTP BCMF UP BTTFTT each animal and decide the treatment required that can include: Darting & Return Transport • Health Check • Sterilization • Ear Tattoo • Vaccination • Parasite Control • 1-3 days Hospital Inpatient • Medication • 3FÚFDUJWF $PMMBST The reﬂective collars are obviously a good indication for us all to know when dogs have been vaccinated and are healthy animals.

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Local residents and businesses have been extremely helpful with this undertaking. In fact, pupils from St Andrews International School Green Valley raised 4,000ණ from homemade cookie sales, The good news now is that since last month, the work already undertaken has created more awareness of the problem and the need to remedy it. However, help is now needed to extend the activity into the Jomtien area. There is to be another drive this month supported by local businesses and donations from the public. It will also extend into Pratumnak (funds allowing) so if you would like to help please contact Animal Army and join their Facebook page in order to stay updated. Animal Army Foundation ªèÇÂàËÅ×Í @AnimalArmyTH

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Koh Chang... By Brian S.

he island is situated on Thailand's eastern seaboard, just off the coast of the province of Trat, near Thailand's border with Cambodia. As the nation's third largest island, Koh Chang is so named because its headland is shaped like the head of an elephant. Geographically speaking, the island's topography is somewhat mountainous and composed primarily of rainforest, punctuated with several breathtaking waterfalls. Bethat as it may, the star attraction of Elephant Island is its relaxing atmosphere, white sandy beaches, turquoise seas and the surrounding islands and coral reefs. Getting there is best accomplished by way of a motorised vehicle, such as a car, taxi or bus, because the island has no airport. What I mean by 'there' is actually the pier at Laem Ngob on the mainland in Trat City, from which a ferry will see you safely across the channel to one of the three ferry piers on the island. The ferry will deposit you near to one of the two main roads that circumnavigate Koh Chang. The ubiquitous Songthaews, which ply the roads on a regular basis, offer both public transport and taxi services to the beach of your choice. Speaking of beaches, Elephant Island has more than a few. However, the four major beaches are: 1.White Sands Beach, which lies some 15 minutes from the ferry pier, on the western side of the island, near the southern tip of Koh Chang. As the island's most popular coastal destination, it is considered to be the nicest and the most developed. As such, it offers higher-end accommodation and tends to attract larger crowds of sun-worshipers, depending on the season. Stretching for approximately 23 kilometres, the wide beach features white powdery sand for SPVHIMZ UIF ÙSTU UXP UIJSET PG JUT MFOHUI "MPOH UIF TPVUIFSO third of the beach, the white sand begins to turn to brown sand and then to coarse sand mixed with small stones. White Sand Beach is wide enough to accommodate any beachfront activity, especially when the tide is low. If you're worried about being swamped by parasailing boats, speedboats, jet skis and banana boats while snorkeling, don't be. Koh Chang's status as a National Park prohibits these types of noisy ocean-going conveyances.

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The beach is encompassed by accommodation of every EFTDSJQUJPO SBOHJOH GSPN NPEFTU IVUT UP ÙWF TUBS SFTPSUT Restaurants and bars are plentiful and most are situated right on the beach, so your next meal or cold beverage is never more than a few steps away. Most of the better 7E-- resorts provide deck chairs for their guests or they can be rented for a modest fee. Public toilets, most of which you'll have to pay a few baht to use, are conveniently located along the beach. 2.Khlong Prao Beach is 30 minutes by taxi from the ferry pier, and four kilometres south e White Sands Beach. It's also the longest beach on the island. The main advantages of Khlon± Prao Beach are that it is much quieter, less crowded and less developed than its norther' neighbor. It also has the unusual distinction of being bisected by the Khlong Plu waterfall's rive estuary, which provides sunbathers with spectacular views of craggy cliffs above the mangrove bordering the estuary, and the sparkling azure seas facing the Gulf of Thailand. Despite beinc overshadowed by White Sands Beach, Khlong Prao still offers a wide range of accommodation possibilities. Like White Sands, the ocean adjacent to the beautiful wide beach is devoid of noisy, fast-. moving ocean-going transport. That's why this beach is an ideal choice for those who seek:, tranquil surroundings. However, canoeing, kayaking and great snorkeling can be enjoyed. As far as facilities, such as public restrooms and internet cafés go, most are situated on both sides of the main road, not too far from the beach. If you're not staying at one of the resorts, a beach towel rather than a deck chair, will have to do. Food-wise, in addition to the food vendors that ply the beach, the restaurants that dot the main road serve up all sorts of Thai specialties and popular Western fare. 3.Kai Bae Beach, which is 45 minutes by taxi from the ferry pier, is thought to combine the best features of the busier beaches to the north and the more serene beaches to the south. Granted, Kai Bae is only just, less appealing than its cousins to the north. Nevertheless, it still attracts more than its fair share of visitors. South of White Sands and Khlong Prao, the 2.5-kilometre beach, which is split into three sections, is partially shrouded by overhanging palms and broadleaved trees. One of Kai Bae's most unique features is that, at low tide, one can walk into the ocean for up to 100 metres before reaching waters deep enough to swim in! Like the other beaches, Kai Bae is dotted with accommodation of all types, many of which offer beach towels, chairs, hammocks, footballs, volleyballs and snorkeling equipment free to their guests and for a small fee to others. Light meals, snacks and cold drinks can be had from the usual array of facilities that can be found in the hotels and restaurants that line the beach and the main road. 4.Lonely Beach, at 1 hour by taxi from the ferry pier, is situated at the southern tip of the island. The one-kilometre long beach is surrounded by rocky landscape that is overgrown with lush tropical jungle. The northern beach JT DBSQFUFE XJUI B CFE PG ÙOF XIJUF TBOE XIJMF UIF TBOE on the southern beach tends to be coarser. Regardless, the entire length of Lonely Beach is fringed with swaying palm trees and offers spectacular views of the surrounding picture postcard scenery. For this reason, Lonely Beach JT B UFSSJÙD MPDBUJPO GPS XPSLJOH PO ZPVS UBO TXJNNJOH picnicking or enjoying the latest bestselling novel. Formerly a backpacker's haven, Lonely Beach has recently been transformed into another beachfront resort location, albeit on a much smaller scale. As such, one can expect the usual amenities and facilities in respect to accommodation, restaurants and conveniences like ATMs and cellphone signal. It should be said that all four of the beaches mentioned are considered to be most beautiful between October and early-May.

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By Steve Wade

IJT NPOUI TFFT UIF ÙGUFFOUI FEJUJPO of the Honda LPGA Thailand golf tournament, being played on the old course at Siam Country Club here JO 1BUUBZB 5IF ÙFME UIJT ZFBS JODMVEFT some of the top players in the world of women’s golf and makes for a great day out for anyone interested in the game of golf. Last year saw Ariya Jutangugarn CFDPNF UIF ÙSTU 5IBJ XJOOFS PG UIF FWFOU since it’s inception and she returns to defend her title this year. A host of other top ranked players are teeing it up this time, including the number one ranked player Jin Young Ko, Lydia Ko, Danielle Kang, Brooke Henderson from Canada and many more. The prize money of one point six million US Dollars and the 500 ranking points that are for grabs make this the richest tournament played in Thailand throughout the year and helps to attract players from all over the world. The course itself, opened in 1971, went through a major facelift in 2007 which promoted the layout into a test of golf that is now of a true championship standard. After a similar overhaul and upgrading of the clubhouse, the DPVSTF XBT PGÙDJBMMZ SFOBNFE UIF Siam Country Club Old Course, Pattaya.

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A par 72 of just under 6600 yards, laid out on over 32 acres of land, the course and clubhouse can welcome these top quality players having deservedly taken its place in the roster of international championship standard courses played around the world. The organisers of the event and the course itself must be very pleased with the entry this year. Not only is the host country well represented but many of the current top thirty in the world will also be JO BUUFOEBODF *U MPPLT UP NF MJLF POF PG UIF TUSPOHFTU ÙFMET FWFS BTTFNCMFE IFSF BOE XJMM make for a thrilling four days.

I attended this tournament myself a few years ago and I can thoroughly recommend a visit if you are a golf fan. 3FTUSJDUJPOT BMMPXJOH PG DPVSTF 5IF GBDJMJUJFT BSF ÙSTU DMBTT BOE UIF EBZ PVU XJMM OPU CSFBL UIF CBOL CZ BOZ NFBOT %BZ UJDLFUT BSF WFSZ SFBTPOBCMF FTQFDJBMMZ PO UIF ÙSTU UXP EBZT BOE PODF PO UIF DPVSTF UIF GPPE BOE ESJOL BWBJMBCMF JT CPUI plentiful and reasonable. The golf itself will be of the highest standard and to see some of these world class players up DMPTF PO B UFSSJÙD DPVSTF BOE XJUI UIF RVBMJUZ FOUFSUBJONFOU GBDJMJUJFT UP DPNQMFNFOU JU *mN TVSF JU XJMM NBLF GPS B HSFBU day out. DISCOVER PATTAYA 35

WHAT TO MAKE OF THE FOOTBALL WORLD CUP? By Steve Wade

IF PVUTUBOEJOH RVBMJGZJOH UJFT GPS UIF 8PSME $VQ JO 2BUBS BSF CFJOH ÙOBMJTFE XJUI UIF 4PVUI "NFSJDBO BOE European spots decided later this month. Some big names including current European champions Italy and $ISJTUJBOP 3POBMEPmT 1PSUVHBM BSF TUJMM ÙHIUJOH UP RVBMJGZ GPS UIF ÙOBMT MBUFS UIJT ZFBS 4PNF GBNJMJBS OBNFT GSPN 4PVUI "NFSJDB XJMM BMTP CF ÙHIUJOH GPS B QMBDF JO 2BUBS JODMVEJOH ÙSTU XJOOFST 6SVHVBZ *ODJEFOUBMMZ TPNFUIJOH DBMMFE UIF nQSPIJCJUFE UFBN DMBTI SVMFo NFBOU UIBU 3VTTJB BOE 6LSBJOF DPVME OPU CF ESBXO UPHFUIFS JO UIF LOPDLPVU RVBMJÙFST Stroke of luck really given the current situation, that could have been WWIII right there! Teams will still want to win the World Cup, regardless of where it’s being played and under what circumstances but the trail of controversy surrounding the selection of Qatar as the 2022 venue takes some getting over. Firstly we had the TFMFDUJPO QSPDFTT JUTFMG * OFWFS TBX TP NBOZ PGÙDJBMT nSFUJSFo TP RVJDLMZ GSPN BO PSHBOJTBUJPO BMM BU UIF TBNF UJNF .JOE you, if I was the FIFA representative of Trinidad and Tobago or Lithuania and found a “gift” bag in my hotel containing millions of dollars I would have retired too! 8IBUFWFS UIF JOT BOE PVUT PG UIF ÙOBM EFDJTJPO NBLJOH QSPDFTT UIF BNPVOU PG nJOÚVFODFo UIBU XBT CSPVHIU UP CFBS NVTU have been substantial, given the fact that all the major European leagues, and in particular the Premier League, have re-jigged their entire seasons to accommodate the fact that the climate in Qatar dictates that the tournament must be played in the winter months to avoid the 50c heat in the summer. Much more concerning is the reports of the poor conditions that the thousands of imported workers are living in whilst building the world class stadiums required to host the event. At the start of the various projects horror stories began emerging of the conditions the workers were living in, the lack of training leading to numerous deaths and the very low pay. It seems to be that the authorities in Qatar are now addressing these problems and although early reports of thousands of deaths on the sites may have been exaggerated, there is no doubt that a lot of men have lost their lives for the sake of a football tournament. The pay is extremely low too, with reports of workers earning as little as 55 US Dollars for a six day week. I have no doubt that the tournament will go ahead and will probably be a success, given the money spent and the Qatar authorities wanting to make this a showcase for the future. It will need to be a success too, given the publicity it has had and the negative baggage it is carrying going in. We shall see what happens.

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By 0DJQD &DUWD /DZ 2IˋFH

5 REAL ESTATE INVESTING MISTAKES TO AVOID FAILURE TO PERFORM DUE DILIGENCE

NOT GETTING A LAWYER’S HELP

Performing property due diligence means thoroughly scrutinizing, FWBMVBUJOH BOE DPOÙSNJOH BMM NBUFSJBM GBDUT BOE MFHBM QBSBNFUFST surrounding a potential investment. Some investors tend to disregard this important buying process and do not realize that failure to conduct due diligence usually results in terrible DPOTFRVFODFT 4PNF DBTFT SFTVMU UP TFSJPVT ÙOBODJBM BOE MFHBM distress on the part of the buyer. If problems, risks, and liabilities BSF OPU EJTDPWFSFE BOE JEFOUJÙFE JO BEWBODF UIF TFMMFS NJHIU evade any responsibility for them later on.

Many real estate investors proceed to the buying process by themselves. This usually ends up with unfavorable deal and EJTDPWFST UIF QSPCMFNT POMZ BGUFS ÙOBMJ[JOH UIF USBOTBDUJPO

NEGLECTING TO VERIFY IF THE TITLE DEED IS CLEAN AND LEGITIMATE

Moreover, Thai lawyers evidently understand the Thailand System and they can make the buyers understand the rights and obligations of each party. This includes who pays which taxes and fees, when to make payments, how long a project will take to completion and possible remedies if they do not complete the project on time. They can protect the buyer’s interest. They can give warnings of any error along the way and ensure a fair transaction.

Before making any payments, it is necessary to prove if the Title Deed is correct and legal. Land descriptions contained in any Title Deed must match with the records in the Land Department. It is necessary to review the Register of Records stated at the back of the Title Deed to be aware of any burdens, or any pending or potential legal action existing on the property.

It is best to seek the help of a lawyer for advice, and guidance in checking the important legal matters regarding the property. Lawyers are the best people to help review the sales contract. They will ensure that it contains proper terms and conditions, without any terms of any hidden cost and drawbacks.

GIVING THE DOWN PAYMENT TOO SOON UNDERESTIMATING THE FULL COST OF THE PROPERTY Most potential buyers tend to focus on the selling price and PWFSMPPL PUIFS TJHOJÙDBOU FYQFOTFT TVDI BT -BOE 3FHJTUSBUJPO (Transfer Fee) at which the rate is 2% of the appraised value of the property. Along with this, there are renovation expenses, property taxes, maintenance cost, and other related expenses.

Many real estate investors get so excited to make partial payment UP ÙOBMJ[F UIF EFBM "T B TUBOEBSE QSPDFEVSF UIF CVZFS IBT UP pay a deposit to reserve the property while the purchase is on process. In case the buyer backs out and the deal does not push through, the seller usually has the right to keep the deposit. This is the reason why it is wise to only give the down payment after careful evaluation of the property.

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Follow our steps to be the best agent you can. 4. Be honest Competition is stiff in the property world. If you don't provide your client with the best possible service, they could go elsewhere. We have selected some of the industries faux pas for you to take heed of. It is good to learn from mistakes, but ideally someone else's and not your own!

1. Greet Walking into a real estate office can be daunting. Met by a row of desks with agents busy working away may want your inquiry to tum on their heel and leave as quickly as they entered. It may seem obvious but many agents don't greet their clients properly. It is not difficult, stand up, make eye contact and ask how you can help them. A warm welcome will go a long way.

2. Communicate This has to be the biggest mistake a real estate agent makes: a lack of communication. You need to remember that your client's number one priority is finding that perfect property, so make sure that your client feels like they are your number one priority. Make them feel as if they are your only client even if they are one of 10. It is so important to maintain communication whatever the stage of the search or transaction. Picking up the phone takes seconds to give an update. Make them feel special and that they are fresh in your mind.

If you know the seller will take THB 10,000 less than the asking price, don't tell your client that they will take THB 15,000 less. A good agent is one who listens to both their buyer and seller and negotiates for both of them to achieve the best possible sell. There is no point in over promising and losing a sale. Ascertain the position of both parties to work hard to come to an agreement to bank that sale and move onto the next.

5. Marketing Don't try and cut comers and not invest in marketing. Many people and time short and you cannot underestimate the power of the Internet and the role it plays. Don't market your property or upload a photo of a bedroom with looking a mess, and you have no hope on generating leads. People can be fickle and will quickly discount a property if they don't like what they see. It is your job so show each property at its best for your sell

3. Prepare There are hundreds, if not thousands, of listings available at any one time. But it is your job as an expert in the field to look like you know every one of these listings inside and out— even if you don't! Take time to prepare before you speak to your client when presenting them with suitable options, before you head out on viewings take time to familiarize yourself with the property or even to make sure the keys work. No one wants a flustering agent who comes across like they are blagging it!

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End users dominate the Thailand property market as sophisticated buyers require developers to adapt By Cheyenne Hollis Khun Roongrat Veeraparkkaroon, Managing Director of CBRE Thailand, notes developers and landlords need to adapt in 2022 End users will continue to dominate the Thailand property market in 2022 with sophisticated buyers requiring developers to adapt their projects. According to CBRE Thailand, changing tastes and requirements forced many homebuilders to rethink the residential experience they provide in order to compete. “This year, the end-users will be much more sophisticated with new demands. Developers will need to take a more proactive approach to clear unsold inventories while differentiating the projects, taking into account the change in requirements from end-user buyers,” Khun Artitaya Kasemlawan, Head of Residential Sales – Project at CBRE Thailand, commented. “Product trends will focus on larger space and functions related to post pandemic requirement including multi-purpose family room, open green space, wellness and technology.” Several leading developers have been proactive in this regard and have incorporated more spaces and special features designed to handle increased home usage by residents. Bangkok condominiums account for the largest percentage of the Thailand residential property market and it has been hit the hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. New condo launches in the Thai capital plummeted to a 15-year low in 2021 and CBRE predicts sales in this segment will continue to be slow. However, there are a few areas of the Bangkok condo market that are performing solidly. According to the consultancy, projects near universities or branded residences remain popular. Additionally, condos in Thailand’s resort destinations have stayed in demand as well. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have also impacted other residential real estate segments. The resale market has opened up in recent years with several coveted units going up for sale. Meanwhile, family and lifestyle considerations are seeing many Thai buyers consider overseas property with the UK and Portugal among favoured options. “For the resale market, the COVID-19 situation has had some positive effects in terms of allowing rare units that weren’t typically found in a normal market to become available for sale again. Demand for overseas properties also continue to rise as factors such as family-wellbeing and lifestyle fulfilment urged unburden Thai buyers to broaden their property investment decisions,” Khun Praphinleeya Phuengkhuankhan, CBRE Head of Residential Sales Ad Hoc, stated. Khun Jariya Thumtrongkitkul, CBRE Thailand Head of Retail, Advisory & Transaction Services, says retailers in Thailand are looking beyond malls Even with a return a work happening across Thailand, office and retail landlords in the Kingdom need to brace themselves for potential challenges. As companies rethink their approach to workspaces, CBRE warns old office buildings in Bangkok that have not been renovated or refurbished could become obsolete. “Tenants will need to explore the options for relocation or expansion in high-quality buildings that will be completed in the near future.Workplace strategy will also be key for occupiers to match with the future of work,” Khun Roongrat Veeraparkkaroon, Managing Director of CBRE Thailand, said. “Landlords, entering to the highly competitive market, need to proactively upgraded and incorporate new elements into their projects to meet the ESG requirements. Priority need to be on maintaining the occupancy rate rather than focusing on the achievable price per square meter.” On the retail side, the Thai public’s rapid embrace of e-commerce has forced many brands to assess their brick-and-mortar strategy. Landlords in this segment must be flexible and supportive as firms rethink their approach in a “New Normal” world. “Retailers will also look for collaboration with third-parties to bring in new experience to their brands,” Khun Jariya Thumtrongkitkul, Head of Retail at CBRE Thailand, explained. “The retail landlords will need to work hand-in-hand with the tenants to provide more flexibility in the lease terms while adopting new approaches to bring back footfall into the project.”

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Barry's Tropical Beach Cafe the inside story from Barry Upton

s this magazine hits the stands, my new music album should be ready for release to all major digital download platforms worldwide. This latest collection of my original songs, is a slight departure from past work and has a distinctive kinda bossa nova /soft reggae / tropical feel to the music and lyrics for a more relaxing sun kissed sound. Living in paradise, as we do here in Pattaya, Thailand, there are so many JOÚVFODFT BSPVOE UP JOTQJSF UIJT LJOE of feel and I’ve tried to embrace them all for a sexy sunshine vibe. From the inception, I wanted this to be a YouTube project and had visuals in my mind as I was writing and producing the audio at my studio. So, after completing the recording, it was time to set about making thirteen video clips to complement each song. I decided to have a similar look for all tracks and put B QMBO UPHFUIFS UP ÙMN UIFN BMM UPHFUIFS XIJMTU BU UIF TBNF UJNF HFUUJOH NBYJNVN GVMÙMNFOU BOE KPZ GSPN the whole process. As a solo artist, I’m quite proud that I can take an idea from nothing and turn it into a written and recorded GVMMZ NBTUFSFE USBDL QMVT ÙMN BOE FEJU UIF SFTVMUJOH WJEFPT GPS ÙOBM SFMFBTF UP BO VOTVTQFDUJOH QVCMJD .Z over forty years of experience in the music business has given me a sense of commerciality and I try to bring this to all my current output. After coming up with the album title ‘Barry’s Tropical Beach Café’, I looked around on the internet for a suitable backdrop venue which would look unique and have a kinda ramshackle hippie feel to it. Finally, I discovered the perfect place with Maldives type beaches and sea although it was in almost the hardest place to get to in Thailand, ‘Koh Lipe’ which is right out in the Andaman Sea close to Malaysia. Undeterred, my girlfriend and I made the long trip out to the paradise island and we absolutely loved it. The early NPSOJOH TVOSJTF PO 4VOSJTF #FBDI XBT TQFDUBDVMBS BOE QSPWJEFE BNB[JOH MJHIUJOH GPS PVS ÙMNJOH "SPVOE UIF DPSOFS from the spectacularly original and ‘work of art’ beach bar, was Sunset Beach. The location was idyllic and the footage obtained, perfect. From the outset, I decided that having many beautiful girls in bikinis on the beach would be a vital part of the viewing pleasure and, in any case, would complement the lyrics of the songs. So, I set about recruiting an BSNZ PG QSPGFTTJPOBM NPEFMT BOE MPWFMZ MPPLJOH GSJFOET GPS BEEJUJPOBM lFZF DBOEZm "T ZPV NJHIU FYQFDU UIF ÙMNJOH XBT hard work but so much fun and all the female talent involved gave of their best to create a sunshine sexy beach vibe. The music business has changed in recent years beyond recognition and original music has to be given away although there are still many ways to enjoy royalties from downloads and performance, plus synchronization fees for ÙMN 57 BOE DPNNFSDJBMT 5IF CPUUPN MJOF GPS NF UIPVHI BU my advanced age, is to produce something of quality that I’m proud of which can be enjoyed by many people all over the world whilst, at the same time, having superb fun doing so. This has undoubtedly been achieved on this project and I look forward, with slight trepidation, to what my next idea might be. In the meantime, please enjoy a fab visit on YouTube to ‘Barry’s Tropical Beach Café’.

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Find your most creative times Everybody has a different biological body clock which is why if you have a piece of writing to do you can really struggle UP HFU PO XJUI JU POF EBZ CVU NBHJDBMMZ ÙOE UIF XPSET ÚPXJOH PO BOPUIFS BU B EJGGFSFOU UJNF #Z LFFQJOH USBDL BOE pinpointing the hours of the day when you are most motivated and inspired you will maximise your creative output. Apparently, Hemingway’s best time for writing was late morning after 2 bottles of Valpolicella whilst standing up - but we can’t all be Hemingway!

Go for a walk Another way to get the grey matter working is to go for a walk. A change of pace and backdrop can be a perfect remedy for a foggy head as according to a study conducted by Stanford University in 2014, walking can increases a person's DSFBUJWJUZ TJHOJÙDBOUMZ " CSJTL XBML JT BMXBZT CFTU CVU FWFO B TMPX XBML DBO IFMQ ZPV UP QPOEFS PO XIBUFWFS ZPVmSF USZJOH to achieve. Even if you don’t get an instant answer at least you’ll come back to work refreshed.

Take a tip from Aaron Sorkin Another literary genius; Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin has revealed that taking a shower is a good way for him to cure his writer’s block. He has in fact been known to take as many as eight showers a day to revive his creativity and even had a shower unit JOTUBMMFE JO IJT PGÙDF UP LFFQ IJT DSFBUJWF KVJDFT ÚPXJOH

Create a mood board. Or a plan out months ahead with a whiteboard Whether you have an upcoming project due or you're simply seeking some inspiration, mood boards can be incredibly helpful tools. Often used by the fashion industry if your company is looking to perhaps change its look and freshen up the colour of its branding, putting inspiration and colours on a board will help

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boost creativity. Or with a whiteboard not only can you look at the year ahead, plan it and jot down random ideas. It can also be a visual tool for tackling B TQFDJÙD QSPCMFN 'PS FYBNQMF USZ EFWFMPQJOH B UPQ MJTU GPS B QSPKFDU PS UPQJD 5IF ÙSTU TFWFO JEFBT or so may be fairly easy to come. However, once the easy ideas are out of the way at around 8-10 things start to slow down and a boost of creativity and thinking outside the box can kick in.

Duke Ellington famously said…. The highly talented Duke Ellington famously declared that a deadline was his cure for procrastination. Certainly, the pressure of time limits can give a sense of momentum to a project. Also, in the spirit of Sir Duke when it's hard to focus your thoughts listening to music can help your mind relax so the ideas come easier.

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Brainstorm *G ZPV ÙOE ZPVSTFMG GFFMJOH TUVDL GPS JEFBT BTL B DPMMFBHVF PS TDIFEVMF B UFBN NFFUJOH BU XPSL 0UIFSXJTF GPS B NPSF JNNFEJBUF ÙY ZPV DBO ÙOE ZPVSTFMG B nCSBJOTUPSN CVEEZo XIP ZPV DBO RVJDLMZ QIPOF VQ PS IBWF BO JNQSPNQUV DPGGFF with to sound things out. Often just voicing your ideas to someone else can help formulate them. Another good plan is to have a lunch or dinner with a diverse group of smart people from different backgrounds who will help you to think outside your usual industry’s box.

Schedule a meeting with Discover Pattaya Let us see if we can help to motivate you with some new marketing ideas and initiatives to give your business a boost. Contact me, Gloria, on 0837 683696 or by email at gloria@pattayatrader.com.

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Do you know about the Health Insurance requirements for Long Stay Visa Applicants in Thailand? Last year’s new ruling by the Ministry of Public Health has meant that people applying or re-applying a non-immigrant visa will now need to have a Thai health insurance policy for the duration of their stay.

Do you have the correct Medical Insurance in place? We work with companies that are approved by Thailand immigration.

Have you been refused insurance because of your age? We work with companies that will accept applicants up to 75 years of age.

Have you been unable to find English speaking support staff? We have English speaking staff to assist you, also can put you in touch with German, French, Russian, Italian, Japanese and of course Thai speakers.

Do you have pre-existing health conditions? Bespoke packages can be arranged with full disclosure.

Have you been refused a renewal of your insurance because of your age? We work with companies that can supply policy renewability to age 99 years.

We can help with all the above by sourcing the right company for your needs here in Thailand. With a free no obligation appraisal our local advisor (right here in Pattaya) can offer you the best policy to cover your requirements. Contact us now to tell us how we can help. Expat Finance

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