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16 - 31 December 2014

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Rebranding Pattaya Again T

he Thai tourism ministry has pinpointed five sites as quality tourism destinations in the latest exercise in holiday orientation. Tourism Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul explained that the aim was to boost the number of highspending or “value” tourists and to change the negative stereotypes which continue to haunt some Thai cities and beach resorts.

The ministry believes that Pattaya still suffers from its reputation as a questionable nightlife destination and wants to rebrand the Eastern Seaboard city as a world-class sports and family center. Although City Hall has made giant steps in recent years to attract international sporting events, including yachting and golf, the government feels there is much more that can be done, especially in light of the upcoming ASEAN Economic Community which will establish a free trade area and encourage cross-border tourism among 10 countries in the area.

On the family front, Pattaya now offers an impressive list of locations and facilities for parents and children, including the recentlylaunched Cartoon Network Amazone waterpark in Bang Saray. All five-star condominiums and hotels in the Pattaya area

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News Fake credit card scammers caught Two Pakistanis and a South Korean national were arrested with a selection of fake electronic cards, tools for making fake currency and various expensive items such as women’s shoes.

The arrests followed a tip-off from a Thai bank about the nefarious activities of the trio in shopping malls throughout the province of Chonburi. Kang Youngwon, 45, Ahmed Rice, 45, and Muhammed Anwar, 39, were caught red-handed at a Pattaya store, confessed their misdeeds and said they had mostly bought expensive phones and apps which they later sold for a handsome profit. A car used by the gang was confiscated by police.

Pickup truck Woman arrested with crashed into bus hallucinatory drugs

A white Chevrolet Colorado, licensed in Chonburi, crashed into the back of a baht bus entering Sattahip. Ten Russian passengers were injured, but the driver of the pickup, identified as Nattapol, fled the scene without bothering to care for the injured, which included two friends of his. It is believed that several of the passengers have insufficient funds to pay for their medical treatment and have appealed for assistance from public funds.

Stressed Swiss takes own life Suicide was provisionally ruled in the death of Pierre Georges Glauser, 69, who was found with his throat cut in his house in Tambon Pong. Police also discovered a half-consumed bottle of spirits and what appeared to be a suicide note. His wife, Watsana Glauser, 35, said the couple had been together for six years and had a young daughter. Recently, Glauser had been having breathing problems which were diagnosed as serious pulmonary edema and inflammation. She believed that the negative reports from the hospital concerning his condition were the reason why he had decided to take his own life.

Car accident Police were notified that someone had breathed his last following a car accident about 100 meters from Central Festival Pattaya Beach.

The dead man was Pariwat Khemlit, 41, whose skull, arms and legs were broken. Nakorn Pookpan, 39, the dead man’s friend, reported that they were about to cross the road when a car, driven in high speed by a woman, hit them and drove away. The police searched for the car and found it parked in front of Tops Supermarket, Central Pattaya. There were traces that the car had recently been involved in an accident. The driver Itsara Thongprasart, 27, who admitted drinking alcohol with her friends in Sri Racha before driving, said she saw a big rubbish bag on the main road so she tried to avoid it, but the two men happened to cross the road at the same time and she accidentally hit them.

Police arrested a Sri Racha woman after reports that she had hundreds of tablets which could badly affect both the body and the brain. Investigators said they had been checking pharmacies and other locations after persistent reports that people were being robbed after being made unconscious. After learning that Sarisa Neeyaphudit, 44, was a pharmacy owner, they made their move. The accused woman admitted selling the drugs, mainly to women who worked at night and could not sleep properly in the daytime.

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Honda congratulates lucky draw winners

Pitak Pruittisarikorn (4th from left), chief operating officer of Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd., and his team congratulate the lucky winners of the first draw of “Honda 50 Years, Happy 50 Million Baht� campaign at the Honda Pavilion at the 31st Thailand International Motor Expo.

The winner of a 99.99 percent pure, 1-kilogram gold bar worth 1.3 million baht is Sunee Tangngam (3rd from left), while Sorita Tipsantia (far left) and Umaporn Rodvilai (2nd from left) each won

a Honda Mobilio RS AT in White Orchid (Pearl) worth 749,000 baht. The list of 200 other prize winners from the first draw can be checked at www.honda.co.th.

Customers who purchase any Honda model until December 31, 2014 at any Honda showroom are eligible to win one of more than 200 prizes every month plus a chance to win a family trip to Japan. A total of 659 prizes with total value of more than 50 million baht will be given away in the campaign.

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Rebranding Pattaya Again Continued from page 1

make a point of emphasizing their family orientation and the special activities on offer just for the kids. Visitors from some overseas countries, notably Russia, already see Pattaya as a family destination and frequently travel together as a group.

Official views on the future of Pattaya’s nightlife are divided. Some officials believe that the city has already diversified and that raunchy entertainment is a declining part of the Pattaya market and its revenue generation. They point out that the city as a whole has expanded massively in the last 10 years while the number of clubs and bars has remained the same, or even fallen. It is also maintained that the unsavory side of the Pattaya tradition – for example child prostitution – has been dramatically reduced owing to ongoing police pressure.

But other officials feel that raunchy nightlife should be restricted to certain

zoned areas. These always include the famed Walking Street and its environs and sometimes Sexy Soi 6, among others, as well as the main gay rendezvous in Boyztown and Sunee Plaza. Yet business operators in these areas frequently complain that income has substantially fallen in recent years.

Sunee Plaza, for example, has many boarded-up shophouses. One view in local government circles is that Pattaya’s nightlife is already shrinking as traditional night-owl visitors from Europe, America and Australia are replaced by a new generation of Russian, Chinese and Indian visitors whose collective holiday aims may well be different.

Other Thai cities pinpointed by the Thai tourism ministry include Bangkok which will be presented as a destination for heritage river cruises as well as a mecca for shopping, dining, and history and culture appreciation. Koh Phangan, famous for full moon parties, will be

transformed into a Thai-style fun resort which is safe for all. In Phuket, apart from sun-tanning and diving, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) businesses will be targeted.

Finally, Nan province in the north is set to become an ecotourism magnet with an emphasis on healthy living.

If officials can successfully rebrand their areas, the hope is that quality tourists will spend more and extend their stay. Last year the average length of stay in Thailand was 9.8 days, the longest in ASEAN, while spending per trip was also top at around 42,000 baht. Immigration figures suggest that the number of Asian nationals entering Thailand continues to grow, while the total from European countries is falling. This trend is likely to continue as Thailand lies at the heart of the ASEAN Economic Community, the main engine for future growth in the region, while much of Europe remains in the economic doldrums.

Beach patrols stepped up Chonburi police have announced that there will be more regular officers and volunteers on patrol over Christmas and New Year, especially on Pattaya Beach Road which is seen as pivotal for tourist safety. Plans have been made to make use of both foot and cycle patrols to act as a deterrent to bag snatchers, prostitutes, drug addicts and the like. Deputy mayor Ronakit Ekasingh said that a further dimension was the need to step up security ahead of the launch of the ASEAN Economic Community at the beginning of 2016.

Woman robbed Swede A Swedish tourist was fortunate that the Tourist Assistance Foundation handed over 10,000 baht to help him out of his difficulties. Cherif Hafsaoui, 68, was found sleeping in Pattaya police station after an evil woman he picked up stole 30,000 baht from his hotel room, leaving him well-nigh penniless. She had also stolen his credit card and he was unable to phone his son in Sweden for financial assistance. However, Kwanchanok Thana from Tourist Assistance Foundation came to the rescue and informed the Swedish embassy. The foundation also provided some help pending the arrival of new funds from the relative in Sweden. Hafsaoui said that he was absolutely desperate and was grateful for the assistance he had received.

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News Nature Nurture exhibition in Pattaya

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The United States Embassy Bangkok and Central Festival Pattaya organized the 20/20 Nature Nurture Art Exhibition which presented 40 artworks of Americans and Thais with the concept of beauty of environment and nature. The exhibition was sited on the first floor of Central Festival Pattaya Beach.

Suvarnabhumi Airport enhance services to travelers – new automatic taxi kiosks now open

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Thailand’s main gateway, Suvarnabhumi Airport, has launched the newly-installed automatic queue-card kiosks that aim to improve travelers’ access to taxi services, a move praised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) as helping to enhance the image of the Kingdom as a welcoming tourist destination.

Thawatchai Arunyik, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said, “The launch of these automatic queue-card taxi kiosks will facilitate passengers using the taxi services at the airport, to ensure that all taxis are acting in a welcoming manner to all tourists and travelers, and that their vehicles are safe and up to international standards.”

The 10 new kiosks, to be found outside Gates 4 and 7 on the first floor of Suvarnabhumi Airport’s terminal building, are designed to cut waiting times to as little as five seconds by managing the queues and directing passengers to numbered taxi ranks, at the press of a button.

Passengers in groups or with many bags will be

able to opt for one of the larger taxis to ensure they have enough space. These methods will reduce the processing time to allocate the taxi.

Thawatchai said, “In the initial state, there are staff at these taxi kiosks to help obtain the queue cards for passengers. They help to expedite the queues, and in a country well-known for great hospitality as Thailand, these well-groomed and hospitable staff act as one of the first hosts that are ready to welcome all tourists and travelers arriving at our country’s first doorstep.”

Under the new computerized system, taxi drivers will have to take passengers on a firstcome-first-served basis to any destination, either to Bangkok downtown or to other destinations; such as Pattaya. Passengers are required to pay the fee by the meter system, and are subject to a 50-baht airport taxi surcharge. In addition, the slip printed automatically by the new system will record all details of the taxi drivers and their vehicles, allowing officials to locate them instantly in case of a lost item.

Dusit Thani Pattaya Hotel appoints new executive chef Jens Heier was named executive chef of Dusit Thani Pattaya by Chatchawal Supachayanont, general manager of the 457-room hotel. The German national has been in the culinary field for 26 years, beginning in several Michelin-starred fine dining restaurants in Europe. His international career took him to Asia where he found his niche and excelled in places such as South Korea, Vietnam, China and Thailand.

In his new role, Heier will oversee all aspects of culinary operations of the hotel’s three restaurants, as well as its gourmet bakery, two pool bars and two lounges. He also will play a major role in the hotel’s outside catering business providing banquet support for clients and its renowned MICE capability. Preceding his appointment, Heier was culinary director in charge of corporate operations of all properties of Onyx Hospitality Group.

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YWCA donates to hospital

The YWCA, led by president Praichit Jetapai, donated three digital blood pressure measuring machines to Banglamung Hospital, at a total cost of 66,000 baht. The money had been raised by local charitable events.

Hospitals join forces B a n g k o k Ho s p i t a l Pattaya and Queen Savang Va d h a n a M e m o r i a l Hospital cooperated for a joint blood donation project, the sixth such held at the Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. Over 100 people, both Thai and farang, gave blood which was sent to the Red Cross to assist victims of road accidents as well as sick patients.

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News English proficiency rewarded District chief Sakchai Taenghor and Diana Group managing director Sopin Thepjak hosted a ceremony to hand out certificates to those who finished the Thai conversion course for young people and volunteers in the Banglamung area. The courses lasted 48 hours and were free for participants. There were hardly any dropouts, thus signifying the relevance of the studies.

Students learn about HIV

Representatives of the Department of Disease Control and Pattaya Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome presided over a seminar at Pattaya School 11 to discuss the thorny issue of HIV infection

and AIDS. Teenagers are a major risk group because they tend to have sex at an early age, so the meeting concentrated on the strategies required for avoiding the dread disease.

City Hall dispenses Soldiers rescue motorbike taxi jackets Greek climber

Pattaya Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome presided over an event at Banglamung district offices to hand out official jackets to motorbike taxi drivers. The number of drivers is increasing every year; there are now 924 registered taxi motorbikes and 11,455 drivers. City Hall now has a policy for formal registration, correct dress and gear, and regulations to prevent queue jumping and overcharging.

Card cheats wore masks A 21-year-old man complained to police he had been the victim of a scam to steal cash, a gold necklace, and a mobile phone worth 70,000 baht. Nattapol Pawong said he accidentally met a group of people driving a Toyota car and agreed to play cards with them. But firstly they went to a restaurant where he was offered a suspicious-looking white powder which he refused to eat. Later they all played cards in a condo room but Nattapol began to feel dizzy as he was deprived of his belongings. Police checked the condo’s CCTV but noticed that the images of the gang were useless as they all wore hats or other items to hide their faces.

A tourist climbed Payak Mountain, Banglamung, but was unable to make his way down because the ground became too soft. Greek tourist Bouras Thedoras, 37, said he also had a minor injury which prevented him from performing the de-escalation attempt alone. He remained near the top of the Samae Beach mountain for three hours before contacting the police to rescue him 150 meters above sea level. Soldiers arrived with an attendant helicopter rescue craft and the distressed European was returned safely to terra firma.

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News Pattaya hotels receive Thailand Tourism Standard awards The Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports Thailand has awarded properties that conform to professional service standards and contribute to the country’s tourism sector. At the award ceremony at Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon, Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul presented Thailand Tourism Standard awards to properties including hotels in Pattaya.

Department of Tourism names Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa 5-star hotel standard Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa was certified 5-Star Resort Hotel Standard.

Terapan Chuaprasert (left), resort’s executive a s s i s t a n t m a n a g e r, received the award. The resort, which is located in the heart of Pattaya, exceeded all criteria needed to qualify for this distinguished award.

Royal Cliff Hotels Group receives Thailand Tourism Standard 5-star status The Royal Cliff Hotels Group received the Thailand Tourism Standard 20142017: Accommodation Standard for Tourism (5Star Resort) award. Thanida Sriju, assistant sales manager – commercial account of the hotel group, was present to receive the prestigious award.

Siam Bayshore Pattaya receives 4-star rating Skander Chamakh, executive assistant manager, represented Siam Bayshore Pattaya to receive the official 4-Star Resort rating.

Victoria’s Secret opens at Central Festival Pattaya

America’s largest lingerie retailer Victoria’s Secret opened a branch in Pattaya on the first level of Central Festival Pattaya Beach.

Emily Isidoro, deputy general manager, and Patchari Wongthonglin, store manager, were on hand for the store opening.

Apart from lingerie, the new shop offers a wide choice of beauty products from body care to fragrances, bags, purses and accessories.

PEACH hosts Parkinson’s disease congress

Royal Cliff Hotels Group and the award-winning Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall (PEACH) successfully hosted the 4th Asian and Oceanian Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Congress from November 27-30, 2014. The fourday event was well attended by over 700 neurologists, clinical neurophysiologists, psychiatrist and trainees from several countries

across Europe and the Asia-Pacific. Dr. Roongroj Bhidayasiri, president of Thai Parkinson Disease – Movement Disorder Society (Thai PDMDS), along with Ronakit Ekasingh, Pattaya deputy mayor, welcomed delegates at the opening ceremony where an elegant cocktail reception followed by an international buffet dinner was prepared by Royal Cliff’s culinary team.

Foreign tourist police assistants needed The Tourist Police are a special division of the Royal Thai Police. The FTPA assist with carrying out the functions of the Tourist Police including assistance to tourists and local community members, helping to resolve misunderstandings and disputes, offering general advice to tourists and providing services for international events from time to time. We operate primarily in the Walking Street/Beach Road entertainment area, nightly from 9.00 pm to 2.30 am.

We are currently inviting qualified male and female foreigners living in Pattaya to join the group. It’s important for members to have a friendly and relaxed attitude, to enjoy helping others and to be able to spare one or more evenings a week. A probationary period, including initial training, is part of the program.

Our initial requirements are: • You live in Pattaya most of the time • You have a current and renewable one year visa • You have language skills or relevant backgroud experience • You have a verifiable clean police record in your home country and Thailand

Applicants should send a short email telling us about yourself to ftpapattaya@gmail.com We will send you an application form and try to answer any questions you have. Feel free to visit us on Walking Street any night and don’t hesitate to see us if you need any assistance.

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News Public celebrates King’s birthday

Beach refill starts After many false starts, it appears that the long-delayed rebuilding of Pattaya beach will finally get underway early next year. This follows a cash injection of 430 million baht mainly in the next financial year. Erosion has already carried away so much sand that Pattaya beach has shrunk to as little as 3.5 meters in some places.

New French restaurant Good reports about Bistrot de Paris on Third Road, close to the traffic lights on Soi 17, and promoted on a huge billboard as “Your 24-hour restaurant”. It really is open all day and night and offers some tasty French cuisine and Thai dishes at very reasonable prices.

Interior decor reflects movie themes of the 1950s. Good selection of wines too.

Chaos looming The huge construction work to build a bypass tunnel under parts of Sukhumvit to alleviate traffic congestion will undoubtedly create serious problems over the next year or two. One view says that more traffic must be diverted through east Pattaya by drastic changes to the flow on streets such as Siam Country Club, Noen Plubwan and Khao Talo. Sounds very confusing. And it is.

An alternative solution Some observers believe that, rather than dislocating traffic on the Dark Side pending the construction of the aforesaid bypass tunnel, the best solution will be to enforce strict no parking regulations on Sukhumvit Road and some off-shoot sois. At the moment, illegal parking poses a major headache, especially when tour buses are around. Expect this debate to run for a while yet.

Expensive fireworks As ever, the crowds were out in force for the two-night international fireworks display on Beach Road late last month.

About 300 yards or so of the beach were cordoned off and you needed to have paid 300 baht for a ticket to obtain a ringside seat and a plastic chair. If that seems expensive, please note that the VIP area was a sell-out long before the fireworks started. Next year it could be 500 yards cordoned off.

Indian weddings Pattaya is becoming most famous for the lavish Indian weddings staged by some of the five-star hotels here. Wealthy Indians not infrequently fly out 300-plus guests with their own chefs to ensure that a 24-hour Indian-style buffet is always available.

Indian weddings are perhaps the resort’s most notable success in exploiting the MICE market (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions).

Pattaya bridge club Meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in Alto restaurant, more or less opposite Mr Mac’s apartments on Thrappaya Road. Be there by 12:45 p.m. for a prompt start at 1 p.m. It’s duplicate bridge and the standard is quite high. The organizers can always find you a partner for the afternoon if you are on your own and feeling the urge to play.

High season kicks in It was a bit late in coming this year, but Pattaya hotels are now reporting much-increased occupancy as we head into Christmas and the New Year. Subjectively, the numbers of Brits and Scandinavians are holding up well, but it’s the Russians and the Chinese who are pouring into town. Expect to see many more restaurants catering for this market in the near future.

Opinions expressed in this column are the author’s alone and do not necessarily represent those of Pattaya Today’s management.

Over 1,000 locals and tourists gathered in front of the Royal Garden Plaza to commemorate HM The King’s 87th birthday on December 5. There was also a parade which ended at Bali Hai pier with a candle-lit sing-song and firework display.

Hilton Pattaya celebrates H.M. King’s birthday Hilton Pattaya team members led by Jean-Philippe Dehaes (3rd left), director of Operations, conducted the annual evening candle-lighting ceremony in tribute to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and extended best wishes for health and happiness on his 87th birthday.

Dusit Thani Pattaya wishes HM the King a happy birthday Dusit Thani Pattaya was led by resident manager Ne o h K e a n B o o n i n paying homage to HM the King’s portrait to mark the royal occasion of His Majesty’s 87th birthday, also celebrated as Father’s Day in Thailand. The hotel was one of the organizations gathered at the Banglamung municipal hall to pay respect and express humble wishes for His Majesty.

Nong Nooch remembers Father’s Day

An elaborate elephant parade took place at Nong Nooch Garden to celebrate HM The King’s 87th birthday.

There were many attractions for the public including an elephant painting the King’s picture and writing the words Long Live The King on a canvas.

Newborn elephant Reporters were notified that a surprise baby elephant was born in front of Grand Sole’ Hotel on Second Road, Central Pattaya. Zoologist Laithongrien Meepan, founder of Ayutthaya Elephant Palace and Royal Kraal, provided all elephants that participated in the performance on Father’s Day. Aoi, the female elephant, had been pregnant for almost two years and gave birth to a male named Boonjan.

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The latest addition to the Centara Group of Hotels and Resorts portfolio is their first design hotel in Pattaya, Centara Grand Modus Resort Pattaya, which is sited on Wong Amat beach directly beside the famous landmark, The Sanctuary of Truth. This is a 5-star property which features the new on-trend industrial chic interior design and is the third hotel under their branding in the city.

The interior design is the creation of Thai architect Tossaporn Namthep, also known as Ajarn Joop, who has succeeded in created an astonishing eclectic design maintaining the industrial character of the building’s natural finishes while blending elements from Europe’s architectural past. Features include huge cast iron arches, Roman columns against raw cement walls, Gothic lamps, bespoke chandeliers plus velvet and leather sofas. Its location is stunning, sitting as it does on a small bay with no other hotel sharing the beach.

There are two zones to this resort, beachside with low-rise buildings plus the tower.

Mick and I were delighted to be invited to their signature restaurant, Twilight, to meet Executive Chef Goff (Alongkorn Seanganant) and to taste his newly created menu.

Chef was classically trained at the famous Shangri-La Hotel in Bangkok before moving on to some very prestigious resorts including the luxurious, Soneva Kiri by Six Senses on the island of Koh Kood. Twilight is situated on the roof of the beach wing and is surrounded by stunning wrap-around windows allowing the diners a 180-degree view of the beach and the sea.

The menu is described as “bistro fare” but Chef Goff has put too much passion into his food for

such a modest label. This stylish restaurant segues into a lounge bar for al fresco eating, ocean views and the sipping of the bar’s handcrafted cocktails. The cuisine is firmly set in the Mediterranean with appetizers leaning towards Spanish tapas such as Manchego croquettes and grilled squid a la plancha with chorizo. We started our dinner with a dish of gambas al ajillo (B.280++). When it’s done perfectly this is a great dish; plump succulent prawns juicy and tender with a slight crunch from the garlic lying in extra virgin olive oil just waiting to be mopped up with crisp toast. Spanish crostinis were the next item to be tried; toasted bread arrived bearing its cargo of chopped tomatoes topped with Serrano ham and Manchego cheese. A simple dish to be sure but the flavors marry so well it was another resounding success. The Italian Fritto Misto winked at us (deepfried fish, calamari and prawns with an aioli sauce) but we finally settled on the not often spotted, Merguez sausages. Singing with flavors of spicy paprika lamb and accompanied by a house harissa sauce we enjoyed the sheer tang and kick from these Moroccan bangers. Pan-seared foie gras is high on the menu as is the Australian Wagyu carpaccio (B.260++) and all very reasonably priced.

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Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show 2014 A record number of international visitors to the third annual Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show saw over 100 exhibitors from marine and lifestyle sector making the event the largest of its kind in the country.

A multi-million dollar line-up of boats, cars, bikes, and properties were on display, with much focus on the Heliotrope 65, the world’s first solar-assisted luxury catamaran designed and built in Thailand. Also featured at the four-day exhibition were water sports, all manner of marine accessories, toys, gadgets, and fashion and jewelry items.

In addition to free yacht trips, this year’s activities included boat and yacht conference, international fishing boat competition, and exclusive cocktail parties.

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Our Beloved King art exhibition opens at Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Kannikar Tanprasert, MD, assistant secretary-general of Phradabos Foundation, presided the opening ceremony of Our Beloved King art exhibition.

The exhibition, located at the lobby of Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel, features paintings of nine famous Thai artists in celebration of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 87th birthday. The artworks are on display until January 15.

BHP Christmas Charity Bazaar 2014 Bangkok Hospital Pattaya’s annual charity Christmas bazaar provided an opportunity for Pattaya community groups to sell their products to support the needy. The event also featured activities for kids as well as adults. In addition to games, the day included performances from different organizations and saw the return of Santa with a hefty load of gifts for children. Revenue generated from the lucky draw amounting to 33,000 baht was donated to Kru Boonchu Children’s Home in Sattahip.

The Perfect Gathering for Celebrations Now begins the time of year when the mood for celebrations is all around.

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Holiday Inn Pattaya awards medals

Holiday Inn Pattaya led by Kate Gerits, general manager, celebrated 5th Year Service Award at Workshop, Executive Tower. The 81 team members were awarded with special medals and certificates to recognize and thank them for their hard work and contribution since the hotel opened in 2009.

Christmas tree for a cause at Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya

Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya welcomes the holiday season with its beautifully adorned, 7-meter high Christmas tree. Photo shows the tree being decorated by the hotel management team and staff led

by Andre Brulhart (top left), general manager, and Father Peter Pattarapong Srivorakul (top center), president of Father Ray Foundation.

The holiday season at the hotel began with the annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in conjunction with the 5th year anniversary celebration. This year again guests purchased one of the many handcrafted ornaments to hang on the tree, with proceeds going to Father Ray Foundation.

Sunshine Hotel & Residences receives Gold Circle Award

Sunshine Hotel and Residences was awarded 2014 Gold Circle Award by Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites.

This prestigious award is given to Agoda.com’s partners who are committed to accommodating the unique needs of the online booking industry, which has seen significant and steady global growth as technology continues to make online booking faster, easier and more convenient.

Photo shows Thanet Supornsahasrungsi (left), Sunshine Hotels and Resorts’ group executive director, receiving the award from Agoda.com’s senior regional director – Hotels / South Asia and Southeast Asia, Oliver Libutzki.

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Vathanai Vathanakul, vice president of the Royal Cliff Hotels Group (5th from right), welcomed Channel 3 celebrities to the Royal Cliff Hotels Group for the filming of an episode of “Tee Tai Krua” entertainment television show.

Centara Hotels and Resorts wins TravelMole Awards Centara Hotels and Resorts was declared winner of Best APAC Hotel and Resort Website category at the 7th TravelMole APAC Web Award 2014.

The TravelMole APAC Web Award recognizes the best web, social, mobile and travel technology deployments in travel industry within Asia Pacific. Photo shows Suthikiati Chirathivat (3rd right), chairman of the Board of Centara Hotels and Resorts congratulating Chris Bailey (centre), senior vice president for Sales and Marketing and his team at the congratulatory party held at the company’s corporate office, Centara Grand at CentralWorld.

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Dusit Thani Pattaya holds thank you party for corporate clients Dusit Thani Pattaya GM Chatchawal Supachayanont (fifth left) seen here with the lucky draw winners at the thank you party organized by the hotel’s corporate sales team led by director of Sales and Marketing Wacharee Pornchaiwisuthikul (far right). The event was themed “Dusit Star Night 2014” in honor of the top performing corporate clients who have continuously supported the hotel. More than 150 guests enjoyed a night of sumptuous food and drinks, dance and music entertainment.

King Kong prepares for the festive season Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya’s management team led by Andre Brulhart (center), general manager, cleaned up the resort’s giant King Kong statue in preparation of welcoming guests during the festive season.

Hilton Pattaya welcomes German ambassador Hilton Pattaya general manager Rudolf Troestler (left) and director of Operations Jean-Philippe Dehaes (right) welcomed the ambassador of Germany to Thailand, H.E. Rolf Peter Gottfried Schulze (center), on his visit to the hotel. The ambassador was at the Hilton Pattaya for the reception and farewell event of the Federal Republic of German Embassy.

Christmas tree-lighting ceremony at Amari Pattaya General manager Brendan Daly led the tree-lighting ceremony in the lobby of Amari Pattaya Ocean Tower.

The event also marked the opening of the hotel’s Christmas fundraising activity. Proceeds will support Baht for a Better Life foundation, which helps underprivileged children.

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Mick & Di MAYs URBAN THAI DINE The Food Lovers

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Thai to Remember

When Mick and I recently received a recommendation to visit a new Thai restaurant it was with considerable curiosity that we drove out onto Thepprasit Road, and more specifically, into the market in the shade of the remarkable Colosseum building. Masses of parking space, so no worries there, park to the left of the forecourt and about a hundred meters further down you’ll see the glinting sign of “MAYs” restaurant.

It is truly set in the heart of Ratanakorn market but the charming Maypreeya “May” Cavin and her team have transformed the space into an on-trend contemporary eatery. It had only been open for two weeks when

we visited and more tables and chairs were waiting to be delivered but already it had a young, spirited vibe with enthusiastic waiting staff and a modish contemporary ambiance. A see everything kitchen sports a trio of industrial pendants to illuminate the pass where some food is prepared and others checked before service.

The tables are set with pots of herbs, a long center table displays the bottles of spirits, liquors and wines that are available, and a wicker boat filled with natural ingredients welcomes at the entrance and the strains of up-beat world music fills the air.

Chef/proprietor, May’s culinary pedigree spans the globe from

Complimentary tapas from Sips n' Bits

Dubai to Sri Lanka and back again to the Plaza Athénée in Bangkok. Her enthusiasm and passion is palpable and we have no doubt that this young, charming restaurateur will succeed in whatever mission she undertakes.

Her aim at her eponymously named eatery is to serve grownup Thai street food but to put a spin of “Royal Cuisine”onto her dishes which are liberally doused with healthy herbs.

Once seated and enjoying a cool glass of the house Chilean Chardonnay (B.750 by the bottle or B.150 for a 200 ml glass) we were able to browse May’s menu. Our meal began exceedingly well with our chosen appetizer of a pomelo salad (B.110), but before this we were served an amuse-bouche of the house deepfried shrimp cake. Copiously saturated in a sweet chili and lemongrass sauce it packed a big punch and we were well on our way to enjoying May’s

sweet spicy renditions. The pomelo salad was tart and citrusy with those big river prawns adding their buttery flavor. It was beautifully presented with a meadow of fresh mint, a sprinkling of fresh coriander and an orchid garnish. More items from the starter menu include papaya salad with grilled river prawn, spring rolls, a spicy calamari salad and a fresh crab meat salad (B.150).

Next to arrive was May’s signature green chicken curry. Redolent with fresh coriander, kaffir lime leaves and basil the super tender chicken languished in its coconut bath. We loved this curry and would heartily recommend it to all you green curry lovers out there. Sea bass is the fish of preference on this menu and it comes steamed with lime chili or soy bean sauce (B.350), deep-fried with a mango, sweet chili sauce or sweet and sour sauce. May recommended another river prawn dish for us to taste, this time stir-fried with hot basil. Another star dish, freely tossed with lashings of red chili and basil it was indeed hot but not overly so and with the peppery, licorice flavors of the basil it proved to be another of our favorite dishes of the night. A platter of fresh Thai fruits brought our dinner to a refreshing conclusion.

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INGREDIENTS Satamontol “Patrick” Jothmechai

SIGNATURE DRINK Starfruit Mojito

FAVORITE SPIRIT – PREFERRED BRAND

Whisky – Ballantine’s 17-Year-Old

CERTIFICATION/ ACHIEVEMENT

Pattaya Bartender Contest 2009 at Dusit Thani Pattaya – Runner-up Pattaya Bartender Contest 2010 at Dusit Thani Pattaya – 1st place Pattaya Bartender Competition 2011 at Royal Cliff Hotels Group – 1st place

MAYs Urban Thai Dine

Situated in Ratanakorn Market Thepprasit Road, Pattaya Open daily from 6 pm till midnight with the kitchen closing at 11 pm Tel: 098 374 0063

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Crab is one of May’s top ingredients but on the Monday evening when we visited it was not available. When on hand it is served with black pepper sauce, stir-fried in a yellow curry or roasted with chili (B.350). That sea bass is also available in a yellow curry sauce and steamed mussels are fused with sweet basil. For meat eaters, grilled pork spare ribs are popular as is the beef curry, sautéed pork with roasted chili sauce and the ubiquitously loved, “gang garee gai”.

Happy Hour is between 5 pm and 7:30 pm daily with all drinks at only B.99, while on Thursday and Friday the restaurant buzzes with jollity when complimentary modern Thai tapas are served during Sips n’ Bits promotion. In conclusion, there has to be a reason to traipse out to this market in the evening and Mays restaurant is that reason with bells and whistles. Do visit soon and see for yourself how this traditional Thai cuisine has been urban refined at this gem of a neighborhood restaurant.

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Infiniti and Latitude Lounge, Sheraton Pattaya Resort

Seasons Festivities by the Sea at Hilton Pattaya Hilton Pattaya offers year-end promotion in celebration of Christmas and New Year with welcoming atmosphere, superb food and beverages, and great entertainment.

Christmas celebrations At Drift (Dec 15-25), guests can enjoy festive pastries and sweets and a Christmas cocktail or a glass of champagne during sunset.

Edge offers Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day dinner from 6 to 11 p.m. and Christmas Day brunch from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., all priced at 2,350 baht net per person.

Horizon offers a four-course set menu with options like Foie Gras Brulee, Turkey Breast Roulade and a Christmas dessert for 3,250 baht net per person, from 7 to 11 p.m.

New Year celebrations Edge offers an international New Year’s Eve dinner buffet for 4,750 baht net per person and beverage buffet at an additional 1,850 baht net per person inclusive of free-flow beer, wine and spirits from 6 to 11 p.m.

Drift offers a lighter dining option with seats available at 3,250 baht net per person including wine, beer and pouring spirits starting at 8 p.m.

At Flare Thai Cuisine, delight in an exquisite Thai set menu for 4,950 baht net per person including complimentary access to the sun deck for fireworks display during the countdown.

At Horizon, on level 34, guests will have a panoramic view of the Pattaya Bay with casual fine dining priced at 10,500 baht net per person.

At Edge, New Year’s Day brunch at 1,150 baht net per person from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Advance bookings will be essential.

For more information or reservations, please dial 038 253 000 or email bkkhp.pattaya.festive@hilton.com.

Experience Holiday Magic and Festive Season Celebrations at Royal Cliff Pattaya The Royal Cliff Hotels Group is filling its halls with cheer throughout this festive season. Celebrate this special time of year with an array of tempting cuisine and sparkling entertainment in luxurious seaside surroundings.

Royal Cliff ’s festive season celebrations will run from December 6, 2014 until January, 6 2015. A range of activities, entertainment and recreation will be offered for both adults and children. Take no chances this year! Be where the action is as we toast goodbye to 2014 and celebrate 2015 with a holiday extravaganza like you’ve never seen before!

For more information or reservations, please contact Guest Relations at Tel: 038 250 421 ext. 2007 or 2037 or email: gro-main@royalcliff.com.

Festive Season Celebrations at Holiday Inn Pattaya

Remarkable Festive Program 2014 at Sheraton Pattaya Resort

Celebrate the festivities with family and friends with an international buffet, seafood BBQ, fun activities and entertainment at Holiday Inn Pattaya.

Celebrate with flair, delectable food and creative drinks for the upcoming festive season at Sheraton Pattaya Resort.

Christmas Eve Dinner East Coast Kitchen offers a sumptuous traditional Christmas fare from 6 to 10 p.m. priced at 1,400 baht net for adult and 700 baht net for kids 7-12 years old.

Christmas Eve Set Dinner at Infiniti 6-course menu of Michelin-standard Christmas fare

by Chef Jack from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Price at 2,500 baht net per person (food only).

Christmas Day Lunch At Café G, Bay Tower, savor a traditional Christmas feast from 12 to 2 p.m. priced at 1,200 baht net for adult and 600 baht net for kids 7-12 years old.

Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner at Elements Spectacular international buffet from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. priced at 2,300 baht net for food only or 3,750 baht net including free-flow beer and wine. Price is 1,150 baht net for child under 12 years old.

Celebrate to 2015 A red carpet-themed New Year’s Eve celebration at East Coast Kitchen and Splash will offer an array of delicacies in the international buffet including New Zealand lamb, Australian beef, fresh local seafood BBQ, live cooking stations, imported cheese and homemade desserts. Unlimited drinks will complete the night with lucky draw prizes, live entertainment including a Chinese mask show, Thai Puppet show, live band and DJ. When the clock strikes midnight, toast with a glass of champagne as fireworks light up above Pattaya Bay. From

7 p.m. to 1 a.m. and priced at 4,999 baht net for adult and 2,500 baht net for kids 7-12 years old.

Advance booking is required for all events. To confirm reservations, payment must be made within 24 hours or will be cancelled.

For more information or reservations, please contact 038 725 555 or email info@holidayinn-pattaya.com.

Christmas Day Buffet Lunch at Elements Exquisite Christmas Day buffet from 12 to 3 p.m. priced at 2,500 baht net for food only or 3,950 baht net including free-flow beer and wine. Price is 1,250 baht net for child under 12 years old.

New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Beachfront A jungle-themed paradise set on the private beach.

Extravagant international buffet packed with live cooking stations of seafood, beef, BBQ, caviar and foie gras. Live

entertainment from Six Nature Plus band and DJ Mody beating his cool music. There is also a body neon painting booth and a grand fireworks finale to welcome the New Year. From 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. – complimentary cocktails and canapés from 7 to 8 and dinner starts at 8 p.m. Price at 11,000 baht net per person (food only) and 5,500 baht net for child under 12 years old.

For more information, please call 038 259 888.

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La Route des Vins de Bordeaux

Another Distinguished Wine Dinner at The Royal Cliff’s deVine Wine Club

Wine lovers listen up! The deVine Wine Club has surpassed itself this time with its latest wine dinner featuring the wines of the historical Bordeaux wine merchant company, Borioe-Manoux which owns eight classified growth estates.

Their export manager, Berenger Le Boursicot was on hand to host the evening, executive chef Walter Thenisch was at the helm to pair his exquisite food with the selected vintages and the evening was graciously presided over by Panga Vathanakul, managing director of Royal Cliff Hotels Group.

These gastro-oenophile events are naturally well attended and with the prospect of a degustation dinner paired with the wines of Bordeaux the anticipation was palpable. We gathered in the reception area for the first pouring of a Veuve Chantal Brut Blanc de Blanc accompanied by duck liver mousse macaroons, toast with a rich black and green

olive tapenade and polar fresh Brittany oysters doused in a luscious vichyssoise. Restraint was needed as we knew we had a 6-course gastronomic pageant of dishes to come.

Once seated in the Royal Grill Room we were served a glass of Bordeaux Sauvignon A.B.C. Turpin Freres et Riout 2012 paired with a mackerel and Tasmanian salmon tartar with fruits de mer, and fava beans on a saffron sauce with a mussel foam. This lean and savory wine made a favorable impression at our table and chef Walter’s appetizer was a delight, clean, fresh flavors bounced from the plate complemented by the delicacy of the saffron sauce and cheeky mussel foam.

An oven-roasted Barramundi steak followed served with a Bordeaux Blanc Chateau du Pin. This was one of our favorite courses the mild taste and delicate texture

of this fish accompanied by the sweetest sautéed endive on a beurre blanc sauce was exquisite.

Coupled with the herbaceous aroma and crisp freshness of the chosen wine it was a memorable course.

A cactus pear sorbet cleansed our palates before the powerhouse wines of the evening were due to be introduced. What else could accompany these grand cru wines but fillet of beef and indeed we were then served a grain-fed Charolais fillet with morels, bone marrow and baby vegetables. The wine escort for this course was a Chateau Mauvinon Saint-Emilion Vignobles Tribaudeau 2008. The beef with its rich red center was a brilliant piece of meat treated with care and finesse. Dressed with morels, a cube of scrumptious bone marrow and attended by baby vegetables and a deeply satisfying red wine reduction it was

Royal Cliff Hotels Group GM Antonello Passa, Berenger Le Boursicot, Panga Vathanakul, and Sri Siam Co., Ltd owner and chairman Anirut Posakrisna a culinary conquest. Served with the distinguished wine with its wellbalanced elegant tanins and long finish it was a triumph.

A French cheese selection with dried fruits and fig bread was the pre-dessert offering. A round of burnished goat’s cheese sat on a piece of the specialty bread escorted by Brie de Meaux and a pressed or hard cheese which we identified as Comte. To accompany these dairy beauties was a Chateau Trotte Vieille Saint-Emilion 1er Grand-Cru Classe 2006, one of the oldest properties in St. Emilion and carries an eminent reputation.

This particular vintage proved to be another favorite of the evening.

Medium-bodied with an oak/red cherry/black raspberry nose, the pairing was incredible.

After all this excitement the fresh raspberries with a vanilla

mousse with a white chocolate coated almond and violet raspberry ice cream was just heavenly and married with a Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 1er Cru Classe 2006; we had well and truly left and gone to heaven. The fragrant ice cream and subtle vanilla mousse made very good friends indeed with the classic Sauternes. With its golden color and aromas of blossom and stone fruit this archetypal label retained the prestige and reputation of this long standing dessert wine and sweetly brought down the curtain on another triumphant deVine Wine Club dinner.

These superb deVine Wine Club dinners are held every few months and members and non-members are always welcome. Details on membership is on request from The Royal Cliff Hotels Group website on www.royalcliff.com.

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fairness-fitness-finery After-sun facial program Vol. 02 No. 24 | Dec 16-31 2014

Being a tropical country, Thailand generally has hot and humid weather throughout the year. The sun can harm the skin and even cause damage, especially on the face, which is the most-commonly sunexposed area of the body.

Sunscreen and after-sun

by Dr. Natnicha Loichuen products are readily available and can help protect the skin, but there are instances where the effects of sun damage would need a more intensive treatment.

Nicha Clinic offers an after-sun facial program--a luxurious spa treatment ideal for sun-exposed skin. This treatment is recommended particularly after outdoor activities or sunbathing. The process starts with a cold massage using after-sun massage oil to cool down and moisturize the skin. The gentle massage leaves the skin feeling silky and soft. Then a cool ozone-steaming machine with vacuum suction is used. The steam opens the facial pores and helps loosen clogged debris. At the same time, the facial steam can moisten, whiten and purify the affected skin and promote blood circulation. The suction draws out the dirt, oil and dry skin cells clogged in the pores on your face. Finally, a special ultrasonic facial device is used to stimulate collagen

production (increasing superficial toning and skin elasticity) and blood flow (bringing more oxygen and nutrients for healing).

Avail of the special Christmas promotion for the after-sun program for only 999 baht until end of December (normal price is 1500 baht).

For more information and to book a FREE consultation, call Tel: 038 411 190, 038 411 990 or visit Nicha Clinic on Pattaya Second Road (opposite View Talay Beach Condo and Central Festival Pattaya).

Website: www.nichaclinic.com, facebook: Nicha Clinic Beauty and Beyond

F&B Promotions The Next Level of Blue

Favorite Festive Goodies & Hampers

Twinkle Star Gala Dinner

at Horizon, Hilton Pattaya

at Numero Uno, Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa

at Cape Dara Resort Pattaya

Horizon rooftop bar and restaurant introduces a new signature cocktail, Blue Mojito, for 2015 under the concept of The Next Level of Blue.

Indulge in style with a twist or simply relax at the Infinity Bar with great lounge beats by resident DJ Norbett. Experience the next level of blue at the open-air bar, stretching out into the never-ending skyline with the hippest beats and the highest cocktails at sunset in Pattaya.

Enjoy the Blue Mojito at sunset on level 34 of Hilton Pattaya, available daily from 5 to 7 pm.

For more information or reservations, please dial 038 253 000.

Tales of Martini

Present family, friends or business partners with an exquisitely prepared festive hamper, or personalize your gift by choosing from the assortment of gourmet products.

Alternatively, enjoy a light, delicious breakfast of croissants and freshly brewed coffee.

You can also sip some tea while biting into a delicious pastry. Numero Uno also accepts special orders for cakes.

Numero Uno is located on the ground floor of Royal Garden Plaza.

For more information, please contact 038 412 120 or visit facebook.com/NumeroUnoPattaya.

Holiday Season Gift Baskets

at Infiniti and Latitude Lounge, Sheraton Pattaya Resort

at Essence Restaurant, Amari Pattaya

What better way to relax than to sit back in cool and comfortable surroundings of Infinity or Latitude Lounge and enjoy a refreshing martini.

Mixologist Patrick has creatively transformed this simple cocktail of gin and vermouth into martini cocktails using lychee, melon, peach, and mint. Choose your favorite from Tales of Martini – Melotini, Raspcheetini, Ambertini and Chocominttini – priced at 320 baht ++ per glass.

Available throughout December from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

For more information, please call 038 259 888.

Holiday Promotions

To place orders, four days in advance, contact Essence Restaurant at 038 418 418 or email chanokchon.t@amari.com.

at Rayong Marriott Resort & Spa Beachside Winter Wonderland (Dec 24-25) Traditional Christmas dinner, children’s show, and Christmas carols. Priced at 1,200 baht ++ for adult and 600 baht ++ for child.

Farmers’ Market (Dec 27) From 3 to 9 pm, stroll through the market selling local products, street cuisine, dried fruits, and souvenirs crafted by Rayong locals. B E A C H S I D E W I N T E R New Year’s Eve Celebration (Dec 31)W O N D E R L A N D .

BBQ Dinner at The Great Lawn at 6000 baht, C-Salt Buffet at 4000 baht, The Lobby Lounge at 1500 baht. Fireworks, carnival amusements, and performance by The Voice Thailand finalist Puech.

DISCOVER A FUSION OF C H R I ST M A S F E ST I V I T I E S A N D T RO P I C A L T R A N Q U I L I T Y .

Enjoy the season’s cheer, and indulge in your favorite dishes at the traditional Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinner buffets. The little ones will love our Christmas Eve children’s show, while adults will delight in the cocktails and festive music at The Lounge. The next morning, Santa Claus will make a jolly appearance, and a variety of fun seasonal activities will dazzle the whole family.

Brighten your holiday at Rayong Marriott Resort & Spa.

Call 038 998 000 to make a reservation or visit www.MarriottRayongResort.com for more information.

RAYONG MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA 99/5 Moo 2, Pae-Klaeng-Kram Road, Sakpong District Klaeng, Rayong 21190 Thailand t: +(66) 038 998 000 f: +(66) 038 998 111 bookmarriott@marriotthotels.com MarriottRayongResort.com

The end of the year is coming and with it brings a time of celebration. To welcome the Year of the Goat, Amari Pattaya is providing special hampers to commend this holiday season together with loved ones.

There are three different styles of hampers to choose from that contain many items such as a box of Christmas cookies, chocolate praline, AC fresh juice, jam, tea, a Christmas teddy bear and much more. The prices are 1,600, 3,500 and 6,000 baht and are available from December 15, 2014 until January 5, 2015.

Adult: THB 1,200++ Child: THB 600++

Cape Dara Resort Pattaya presents Twinkle Star New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner on December 31, 2014. Guests will be able to give the old year a thunderous send-off as they welcome the New Year with dancing, live music and variety show at a spectacular venue. Guests can enjoy a wide selection of dishes from the premium buffet and free-flow wine and soft drinks. The fabulous gala dinner will provide a majestic sunset view and dazzling fireworks display under the stars.

New Year’s Eve gala dinner is from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. and priced at 8,500 baht per adult.

For reservation, please contact 038 933 888 or reservation@capedarapattaya.com.

Festive Turkey at Oasis Restaurant, Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya

Celebrate Christmas Eve with seafood BBQ buffet dinner while watching international shows (Egypt, Italy, Brazil, England, Japan, Russia and traditional Thai) at the poolside of A-One The Royal Cruise Hotel Pattaya.

Feel the Christmas spirit meeting Santa Claus with special treats, listening to Christmas carols, and a chance to win at the lucky draw. Prices are 1,800 baht net for adult and 1,080 baht net for child.

Throughout the entire month of December, Oasis Restaurant invites guests to come and enjoy the whole festive winter with Festive Turkey dishes: Turkey Club, Turkey Steak, Turkey Schnitzel, and Turkey Skewers with spicy coconut green curry.

Prices start at only 200 baht ++.

Oasis Restaurant is located at the lower main lobby near the water park of Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya. Open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

For reservations, call 038 259 555.

For reservations, please call 038 714 981.

World Plays Christmas Eve Party at A-One Hotel Pattaya

Terms & Conditions apply

For food promotions please email press release at lifeandleisure@pattayatoday.net

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I’ll Be Home for Christmas – Epic Records

Vol. 02 No. 24 | Dec 16-31 2014

upcoming movies at Major Cineplex The Avenue Pattaya The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Seventh Son

I’ll Be Home for Christmas is a Christmas EP released by Epic Records on November 24, 2014. Two of the recorded songs, consisting of tracks by Meghan Trainor and Fifth Harmony, were released on November 17, 2014. Meghan Trainor has recorded the song “I’ll Be Home” and Fifth Harmony has recorded the song “All I Want for Christmas Is You”. The rest of the tracks were announced with the release of the EP.

1. All I Want for Christmas Is You 2. I’ll Be Home 3. Frosty the Snowman 4. Sleigh Ride 5. Winter Song 6. Noche De Paz 7. I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas

Release Date Lead Actors

Director Writers Genre

December 18, 2014 Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage Peter Jackson Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens Adventure | Fantasy

Bilbo and company are forced to be engaged in a war against an array of combatants and keeping the terrifying Smaug from acquiring a kingdom of treasure and obliterating all of Middle-Earth.

Release Date December 31, 2014 Lead Actors Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes,

Julianne Moore Director Sergey Bodrov Writers Charles Leavitt, Steven Knight Genre Adventure | Family | Fantasy Young Thomas is apprenticed to the local Spook to learn to fight evil spirits. His first great challenge comes when the powerful Mother Malkin escapes her confinement while the Spook is away.

Twilight Restaurant & Bar >> from L1 Chef Goff chose our main courses and after a short interval Rack of lamb Provencal, Australian beef tenderloin with foie gras and pan-fried Norwegian salmon (we were three people) were served at our table. Salmon is a hit-andmiss business these days due to the huge amounts of the farmed fish being served, but here it was translucent in the center with just the right amount of “give” on the fleshy exterior. Chef had hot-smoked the fish and served it with a chive butter sauce and baby vegetables – ideal accompaniments which married perfectly. Ditto for the tenderloin, a superior piece of meat, brilliantly prepared and executed it was the ideal companion for the tranche of foie gras. The rack of lamb was perhaps a little too cooked for our tastes but we appreciated the flavoring in the pesto crust. Australian rib eye is also available.

Desserts beckoned, fondant chocolate, raspberry crème brulee, tiramisu and for savory soles the French/Italian cheese plate (B.280 ++) or a deluxe Crottin de Chavignol on toast served with rocket crispy vegetable chips and nuts. Chavignol is the most famous goat cheese of the many varieties produced in the Loire Valley and is the claim to fame for the village of Chavignol, France. We three plumped for a tiramisu (luscious), a fondant chocolate (deliciously decadent) and a duo of panna cotta layed with fresh fruit purees which were proved to be a pair of creamy delights.

Centara Grand Modus Resort Pattaya is another feather in the cap of the booming Centara Hotels and Resorts’ properties, each different in their way, but each with their distinct personalities. Why not visit Grand Modus and experience the idiosyncratic creativity of Ajarn Joop for yourself.

Twilight Restaurant & Bar Centara Grand Modus Resort Pattaya Situated at the bottom of Soi 12, Naklua next to The Sanctuary of Truth Open daily from 5 p.m. till 1 a.m.

Tel: 033 007 888 www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centaragrand/cgmp/

Merguez

Chocolate fondant

Gambas al Ajillo

Chef Goff

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Vol. 02 No. 24 | Dec 16-31 2014

Oh, My Gosh! The New BMW 420d Coupé Sport First-ever 4-Series Experience.

UNFORGETTABLE A two-door dieselpowered rocket. A new Bee-Emm, now, longer, wider and lower. The brand new 4 Series...

It’s the number 4. Added to the

by John K. Lindgren BMW nomenclature Editor-in-chief: carsanook.com with the existing 1,2,3,5,6,7 and X and Z Series, the brand new 4 Series makes its debut as a two-door, fourseater coupé slotted between the sporty compact 3 Series and executive 5 Series saloon.

Voila, the all-new “4” is a coupé.

From the French verb to cut: couper.

A saloon (sedan) that has been cut, horizontally and vertically. Only two doors – but four seats.

Pattaya Today’s exclusive test drive. Initial impression: Alpine white

crisp paintwork, sharp nose, cat eye headlights, an elongated BMW kidney grille, black side gills and the long sleek hood (bonnet). The sculpted rear boasts the cool BWM taillight cluster and the badge: 420d.

Side view: bulging, strong wheel arches. The 18-inch alloy wheels and a wide low, stance. The new 4 Series is slightly longer and wider than the 3 Series, but substantially lower, with a wider track which means low center of gravity providing excellent grip and handling; an invitation for serious, sporty driving.

Step in. Take a seat in the individually adjustable, power multicontour leather seats. You’ll notice the frameless, wide doors.

Interior: the layout will be familiar to anyone who’s been in a Bee-Emm 3 Series. Our demo unit comes with a red bold interior trim and leather

upholstery including that special BMW scent, luxury new car smell.

The wide doors provide easy access to the rear seats. Ceiling a tad low but ample leg space, armrests and cupholders included. The rear boot (trunk) has a capacity of 455 liters of luggage.

The cockpit is from the 3 Series, all BMW logical, smart design combined with high-quality feel. Easy-to-operate buttons for the audio and A/C. In the center of the dashboard the infotainment screen connected to BMW’s circular iDrive controller. The multifunction steering wheel is still one of best in the market with excellent grip for sporty driving. When the vehicle is stationary there’s a proper sturdy handbrake.

The 4 Series Bee-Emm coupé is loaded with all the bells and whistles: satnav (satellite navigation), xDrive

entertainment and communication system with 8.8-inch screen, Bluetooth, rain sensor, park distance control and powerful xenon headlights.

Fire up the TwinPower Turbo diesel.

The seatbelt! Suddenly a robo-arm passes the seatbelt from over my shoulder. A brand new, cool BMW feature. I am impressed.

On the go. Drive mode. I notice the steering feel. Sharp like a surgeon’s scalpel. Tap on the gas pedal and the 2.0-liter turbo diesel delivers. Pronto!

There’s 181 horsepower and enough torque to pull a caravan or sailing vessel.

Now, the “fun switch” next to the gear selector. Four options: Eco Pro mode with softer setting, which maximizes fuel economy, Comfort mode for cruising and Sport and Sport+ mode. Firmer ride setting and reduction of electronic driver aids. And also higher fuel consumption – but more FUN! On Bag Na-Trat Expressway I switch it into Sport+ mode. Voila! More instant power, tighter suspension, more grip. You’ll feel it when making tight turns or going through fast

corners or making swift overtakings.

Pure BMW performance.

The 8-speed sport automatic transmission is super responsive.

When in Sport+ mode, the use of the paddle shifter is recommended. In Eco Pro or Comfort mode, the new BMW 420d Coupé is as frugal as a Japanese, made in Thailand eco car.

Fuel consumption: 22-23 kpl. On our test run to Black Mountain Golf Club in Hua Hin it was a pure exhilaration, from Eco Pro mode to Sport+ mode.

The all-new BMW 420d Coupé Sport.

Wow! What a machine. It’s got the looks, performance and power and eco car fuel consumption, if you like. The new 4 Series has arrived! Some call it the “Ultimate Driving Machine”.

BMW 420d Coupé Sport Engine: 4-cylinder 2-liter turbo diesel Transmission: 8-speed automatic Torque: 380 Nm Power output: 184 hp 0-100 kph: 7.3 sec Max speed: 232 kph Fuel consumption (combined): 22 kpl Price: 3.799 million baht www.bmw.co.th

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Magna Carta Law Office Magna Carta Law Office located in South Pattaya has been serving its large domestic and international clientele for 11 years now. The company was named after The Great Charter of Liberties of England, which was the very first legal constitution in England whereby everyone was governed by one law. It aims to provide fair and equal services and is committed to providing excellent legal services and professional legal advice.

Being a one-stop-service law firm with wide array of services provided, Magna Carta is proud to have selected the best and respected team members who are dedicated specialists in their field of practice. The team consists of significant numbers of barristers, senior lawyers, junior lawyers, accountants; German-, Russian- and native English-speaking law consultants offering you the best service and concrete information in criminal and civil law, family law, labor law, real estate law, accounting, business planning, and basically any legal issues that you need assistance with.

The management and staff of Magna Carta Law Office work hand in hand to constantly seek for various ways and means that will enable them to promptly respond to the different personal or corporate concerns of all their valued clients of different nationalities. Magna Carta has gained the trust of its clients because it makes sure that the entire team is always equipped with accurate and updated information.

Since its inception in 2003, Magna Carta has been dedicated to excellence not only in providing quality legal service, but also in developing good relationship with its valued clients. This is why Magna Carta is the largest and leading law firm you can trust in and around Eastern Seaboard.

Magna Carta’s founder and CEO Chalermwat “Pico” Wimuktayon is the chairman of the lawyers’ association of Pattaya provincial court. He also serves on the committee of the

lawyers’ council of Pattaya provincial court and the advisory committee to the Chonburi Immigration Bureau.

SERVICES Legal • Criminal and civil law consultancy • Family and labor law consultancy • Litigation • Bail bond • Company setup • Obtaining business operating permits and licenses • Due diligence • Visa/work permits • Setting up juristic person for condominium and housing projects • Last will and testament • Notary service • Prenuptial agreement, marriage, divorce • Child custody, child adoption • Legal contracts Financial • Full accounting service • Tax planning • Balance sheet declaration • Auditing • Financial advice • Mergers and acquisitions • Loans

Chalermwat “Pico” Wimuktayon, CEO

Real Estate • Property/real estate transactions • Property valuation • Asset management • Property repossession • Transfer of property ownership If you are dealing with any legal issues, planning to invest in Thailand or even in need of any accounting and loan services, you are welcome to visit Magna Carta Law Office for a free, no-obligation initial consultation any weekday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. or you can call 038 373 735-6 to set an appointment.

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Legal & Expat Money

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

by Magna Carta Law Office

Buying an Existing Business in Thailand What are the pros and cons of buying an existing business in Thailand vs. starting a new business?

Before you take over an existing business or start a new one, you should fully understand all the downsides related to both options.

An existing business already has an established customer base, an established location, inventory and suppliers, trained employees and a reputation in the market; you only have to improve or keep up on what has already been achieved. Starting a business is certainly risky having to deal with many uncertainties, especially with regards to profitability and customers’ response to the company’s products and/or services.

When purchasing a business, the financial statement of the business somehow helps to establish a value for the company. The company may show significant receivables on the balance sheet, but the question is whether these can actually be collected or will eventually be written off as bad debts.

When you start a company, you will be in full control and will be able to develop the business according to your own specifications. You can gather your own management team as you can have the freedom to select the best people you can find and those who can work well with you and as a team. When you buy a business, you absorb the people already in place and it takes time to get rid of the poor performers. In an existing company, the new owner may struggle to implement changes because the policies and procedures are already in effect.

What are the significant concerns to ask a business owner before acquiring their business?

Addressing the current business owner, these significant concerns can help you assess the existing business.

- It is important to ask for all the documentation that can help you confirm the revenue history of the business.

This will give you a clear idea of how the business has been doing over the past years. You may also want to find out how much money has been flowing in and out of the business on a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis. Proper accounting of the expenses and revenues will give you a good idea of the potential profitability of the business.

- You need to be aware of any impending legal responsibilities associated with the business. Find out whether the existing owner is aware of any past, current or potential legal disputes related to the business operations.

Find out if the business has any contract disputes, employment disagreements, leasing issues, or government regulation issues.

- The business owner needs to provide a financial record of assets and liabilities of the business. Find out what the business owns, and what the business owes. Do the assets outweigh the liabilities? Is the owner aware of any financial assets or liabilities that do not appear in the company’s records?

Expat Money Corner

by Tim Whiteley

Bonds – are they right for you?

If you haven’t heard of portfolio bonds, chances are it’s only because you haven’t spoken to a financial adviser. Simply defined, they are structures within which multiple savings and investment solutions can be housed.

They are also referred to as “wrappers”, because all your investment choices are basically “wrapped up” inside the one account. Portfolio bonds are available from leading, well-known financial institutions. Within these secure structures you can hold virtually any asset that’s not physical property.

Pros and cons of portfolio bonds The potential benefits and disadvantages of these bonds depend on an individual’s circumstances, and anyone contemplating their options should certainly take expert advice. However, let’s start with the pros of portfolio bonds:

- It is necessary for you to obtain from the business owner a copy of any written contracts entered into by the business so you can be aware of all contractual obligations.

- The business owner must be required to produce evidence that the business is properly registered with the government agencies in the district in which it operates.

Ask the business owner for copies of all documents related to government taxes which include tax returns, tax ID numbers, and more.

What can I do to safeguard my potential investment?

Buying a business in Thailand involves a huge amount of money, so the legal and financial aspects of buying a business are extremely important. It is recommended to seek legal assistance and have a competent lawyer and accountant perform due diligence on the existing business you plan to take over. Due diligence is a procedure performed to review and verify all the relevant information about the business you are considering. A competent lawyer will be able to: - verify important details regarding the target company, such as its registration details, current directors, current shareholder list, recent financial statements, and any outstanding back taxes - assist in drafting and preparing the share transfer agreements and a contract detailing any other terms and conditions regarding the sale of the company - prepare the legal documents and government forms necessary to register the restructuring of the company Can I purchase only the business without purchasing the company running the business?

Yes, the business alone can be purchased excluding the company running it. This option is beneficial to you as the buyer because the liabilities involving the first company will not be absorbed by the new business owner.

But this option may need to consider such cases where there are business licenses that are difficult or no longer possible to obtain.

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Pros: • Because anti-money laundering and “know your customer” due diligence only has to be done once when you establish the portfolio bond, from then on you can swap and change how you invest very easily. This avoids a great deal of red tape, which can have time- and stress-saving benefits.

• As you can hold such a wide array of assets within a portfolio bond, you have maximum investment choice and maximum portfolio diversification benefits.

• An individual’s portfolio bond should be personally tailored to suit your investment objectives, risk profile and financial goals. What’s more, you can maintain such a structure for as long as you like; they are not close-ended.

• You can start, stop or alter income, as required.

• Accordingly, portfolio bonds can be utilized by those seeking an income from their investments, or those concentrating on capital growth.

• Administrative simplicity. Usually a fax or email dealing form is sufficient to move and change how and where your money is invested.

• Wrappers can be as near as 100 percent secure as exists, with no tax deducted from capital or income withdrawals for those UK nationals who are non-resident for tax purposes and many other expatriates not resident in their home country.

• Portfolio bonds have been heavily utilized by those expatriates adversely affected by the European Union Savings Taxation Directive (chiefly, they can help you avoid being signed up to either automatic exchange of information about your savings income between your country of residence and your home country, or withholding tax).

• For Britons considering moving back to the UK one day, it is possible to take 5 percent income tax-free for 20 years from a portfolio bond – meaning that expats who repatriate aren’t necessarily caught out by their assets offshore.

• Due to the scale of their operations, institutional discounts are available through some portfolio bond providers offering significant savings on management fees normally charged by major investment houses on individual investors.

• Bonds can also form the investment vehicle inside an ‘offshore trust’.

Because the above list identifies a great number of potential positives, it’s easy to see why so many of these solutions have been successfully sold to expatriates.

However, there are downsides to portfolio bonds that should not be overlooked.

Cons: • If you’re likely to need access to over 90 percent of your underlying assets in the short term, you should not opt for a portfolio bond.

• There is an additional layer of charging with a portfolio bond that you wouldn’t be subjected to if you held the wrapped assets individually, i.e., you have to pay for the management and maintenance of the portfolio bond structure.

• Depending on where the assets are invested within the wrapper (marketrelated holdings), the value of a portfolio bond and any income taken from it can go down as well as up and may not be guaranteed; meaning you may not get back all the money you invested.

• There are minimum limits on the amount of money you need to have to invest within portfolio bonds. Generally that figure is 50,000 GBP or equivalent currency.

Who can benefit from, and who should avoid, portfolio bonds?

Because the above list of benefits is extensive, it’s easy to understand why so many expatriate financial advisers hold portfolio bonds in high regard. And yes, they may well be beneficial for you. However, there are circumstances that may make them inappropriate.

Ensure you consider your tax status including residency, the charges associated with a portfolio bond and keep back any short-term requirement for capital, prior to opting for one of these solutions. Taking expert financial advice is key to ensuring the decision is right for you and your investments.

Extracts from an article by Rhiannon Davies.

Important Note - This article contains general information only and is not intended to be taken as specific financial, investment, or tax advice. A personal analysis should always be obtained.

Tim Whiteley of IFA International has over 25 years as an IFA, advising international investors and expatriates, both onshore UK, and offshore in Asia. With offices in Bangkok, and regular client visits to Pattaya, IFA specialises in wealth protection services, offshore trusts, QROPS UK pension transfers and QNUPS, creating tailor-made investment solutions for individuals around the world.

IFA International does NOT provide discretionary portfolio management, securities advice, forex trading, or local brokerage / insurance products.

The services that IFA International Group provides are for international investors and expatriates only and are not applicable to local nationals.

This is NOT a solicitation to sell or market securities. Questions to the author can be directed to: timwhiteley@ifainternationalgroup.com

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Property

The Thai Economy and the Pattaya Real Estate Sector Yes, the Thai economy and the Pattaya real estate sector have been through a lot over the past year and many are noticing the negative effects on tourism and business in general.

The question on everyone’s mind now is, “Will this downward trend continue?”

Economists and pundits seem to agree that recent economic indicators point to a positive outlook that bodes well for a much-needed recovery. In my 23 years here, Thailand has consistently been able to recover from all such downturns—and usually quite quickly. As the famous Thai expat handbook says, “Thais Do Mean Business,” and the Thai business sector is as robust and as driven as any in the world.

Just when many of us are starting to scratch our heads and ask, “Is this going to get any better anytime soon?” I am noticing positive signs of recovery and growth for Thailand.

For one, the rice industry- -an economic powerhouse that took a big hit during the previous regime--is not only a major source of the nation’s income from exports; it has long been the foundation of the vast farming community as well as a reflection of the Thai identity.

Thai Jasmine rice is seen as the best in the world, and Thailand had long been the leading exporter of rice.

These were a few ‘championship belts’ that the country lost in the past two years as Vietnam and India surpassed Thailand in rice exports, Hong Kong surpassed Thailand in Jasmine Rice exports, and Cambodia picked up the title for World’s Best Jasmine Rice.

After such devastating punches over the

past 24 months, we had some absolutely great news last week from Commerce Minister General Chatchai Sarikalaya who reported that the Thai rice industry has finally managed to become the world’s largest rice exporter once again, exporting more than 10 million tons (34.5 percent of global rice exports) so far this year, with Vietnam and India in not even close second and third place with 4 million tons each exported in the same time period.

He also indicated that Thailand is on a path to retake its place as the world’s largest jasmine rice exporter.

Now that’s a comeback that Thais can be proud of. But it’s not the only sector that is looking up.

Two economic experts recently made exciting GDP projections for next year. At the Thailand Economic Outlook 2015 seminar, Suppawut Saichuea, chairman of Phatra Capital Public Company Ltd., predicted that the export sector would perform better in 2015 thanks to the rapid global economic recovery.

He said that the sector would become an essential element in the Kingdom’s potential to achieve economic growth of at least 3.7 percent.

And last month, Ekniti Nitithanprapas, deputy director-general of the Fiscal Policy Office, said that the Finance Ministry is confident that the economy will grow by more than 4 percent.

Thai exports in general are also showing great improvement as their value in October 2014 expanded by nearly 4 percent, the highest in 21 months.

The Nation reported earlier this month that November inflation dipped to a five-year low

as the Consumer Price Index rose 1.26 percent, the smallest expansion inflation in five years, according to the Commerce Ministry.

The Thai rice industry, exports, GDP and lower inflation all are showing signs of recovery.

And that’s not all.

It was recently announced by Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Amnuay Patise that eight Chinese rubber processing entrepreneurs are interested in investing in Thailand’s rubber industry which could further boost Thai exports.

Although having dropped 20 percent over

Atlantis Condo Resort Pattaya

The Thai Automotive Institute is confident that Thailand will remain the leading car assembly nation in ASEAN despite recent production declines.

by Clayton Wade Managing Director

Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. clayton@premierinternational.com

Our very special thanks to Clayton Wade for preparing this Pattaya Today column.

Clayton Wade is managing director of Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd., the Eastern Seaboard’s leader in exclusive property sales and rentals, as well as managing director of the Premier Land and Development Co., Ltd. The American-born entrepreneur has been running Premier Homes with his wife, Khun Supap, for more than 18 years. He has been in real estate going on 28 years, having started his career in the United States where he was licensed and practiced both real estate sales and property management in Seattle, Washington.

Wade, a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), is an active member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and a current board member with the Real Estate Sales and Marketing Association of Thailand. He also is a council member with the Gerson Lehrman Group, the New Yorkbased international research and consulting firm, and has been a national panel judge with the Thailand Property Awards for many years.

Having done business successfully on the Eastern Seaboard/Pattaya area for more than 18 years, Clayton Wade is known throughout the AsiaPacific region for his writing, public speaking and

the past 12 months, Thailand’s automotive industry is now projected to make a good recovery next year as some major car manufacturers begin the next phase of the ecocar scheme with its new and lower excise tax making Thailand’s eco-cars less expensive.

I must say there are an awful lot of great economic indicators for Thailand as a whole, but how will this affect the property market in the Pattaya area?

Well no one is more surprised than I am at how the Pattaya area new condo construction just seems to go on and on with no end in sight.

In print and personally in seminars I predicted the end of the Pattaya condo boom almost two years ago. But where’s the crash?

The Eastern Seaboard’s new condo construction sector just seems to keep growing and growing, and although nothing like we saw a few years ago, local developers seem to have absolutely no fear as they continue launching one more condominium after another.

I wrote recently about the fantastic growth being shown in the Jomtien area, particularly on Second Road. Now we are seeing some substantial growth in the Na Jomtien and Bangsaray areas with new condominium launches there as well.

I hope to see the house and condo resale sector soon reap some of the benefits of Thailand’s renewed growth. After being flat for a good number of years, the resale sector saw some signs of growth during the last year or so, but the current economic situation hit that market hard once again in recent months while adjusting to the new Thai government.

A better house and condo resale market would really make my day and brighter days for many local property owners as well. television presentations, having written regularly for many of the area’s leading newspapers and magazines (Bangkok Post, Thailand Property Report, Tropical Homes Magazine, Real Estate Magazine Thailand, The BigChilli, Tattler, Homes and Condos Magazine, and others). He has been a regular guest on CNBC’s Managing Asia with several of Thailand’s top political and business figures.

Premier Homes is Pattaya’s leader in exclusive property sales and rentals. Visit their website at: www.premierinternational.com. Clayton Wade may be contacted at +(66) (81) 634-2915 or at: clayton@premierinternational.com

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GM Outlook real estate gurus

2014 Year-end Special

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ver the past year, the views of prominent general managers (GMs) and community leaders have been the focus of GM Outlook in Pattaya Today’s Property and Business section. The perspectives of GMs are particularly noteworthy inasmuch as it is these same captains of industry who have helped to transform the resort into the robust, world-class city.

While maintaining its image as Thailand’s leading entertainment capital, Pattaya now also lays claim to five-star hotels and shopping malls, some of the grandest and most prestigious high-rise condominiums and luxury villas, a wide variety of sports venues, unparalleled dining, expanded recreational attractions for the entire family, and a surge in business and commercial investments and opportunities. MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) are now embedded into the area’s marketing strategies.

What follows is a summary of GM Outlook portrayals featured in this newspaper in 2014.

Yigal Yonah Heli

Manmohan Singh Chawla

Yigal Yonah Heli knows what happiness is Global Top Group’s director, Israeli-born Yigal, knows that what people want is a comfortable home with the best quality and design.

He says his own happiness is giving people the best. The construction company, one of the best known and trusted names in real estate, operates under its own capital and has a strategic selection of affiliates for its various projects. Yigal began investing in Pattaya nine years ago when it became clear that the price of quality units was going upwards and that the time was ripe for purchasing a home and providing rental income. “In my business,” says Yigal, “you must never stop being creative and planning for the future.

Another Blue Sky treasure in Pattaya Blue Sky director Manmohan Singh Chawla, the key marketing man in this expanding company, knows that the enterprise has made huge commercial strides in recent years. A recent condominium project is the 10-rai The Venetian which has the original theme of capturing the classic highlights of Italy’s “city of love” with its endless river-style stream weaving its way through the property, gondolas to take a local sightseeing tour and other Italian landmarks. Asked what is the secret of Blue Sky’s success, Manmohan says the priority is to negotiate with each customer on an individual basis and to deliver what you promise.

community leaders Expecting the best at Tara Pattana Tara Pattana International School is impressive with its landscaped gardens, new purpose-built buildings and first-rate facilities. Head teacher Peter Hartnell actually began here as a teacher in 2010 when the school first opened its doors to students. He’s a graduate of several British universities and taught for many years in UK before beginning a new career in Thailand in 2000. “We want staff to notice if a child has a pair of new shoes or a new haircut and to remember their birthdays. With the right kind of teacher-pupil relationship, the sky is the limit for childhood achievement.” Peter is no remote administrator. He has a full teaching load and does most of his administration after three in the afternoon.

Arsen Kishishian

Clayton and Supap Wade

Barry Kenyon Peter Hartnell

Let’s Dance with Arsen Kishishian The Let’s Dance studio on Thepprasit Road is a Latin dance school for all, irrespective of age and standard. The co-founder Arsen Kishishian has received acclaim from all over the world with championship titles from Australia, Japan and UK. He has spent decades learning, performing, teaching and mastering his craft, believing that dancing has the ability to provide joy and inspiration as well as the ability to change lives. Born in the Ukraine, he comes from a sporting family and a father who was a professional basketball player.

Let’s Dance is yet another first for Pattaya as the number of tourist attractions continues to expand and to diversify.

Bringing Hope to the Needy Canadians Fred and Dianne Doell, founding pastors of Mercy Pattaya, know that poverty, hunger and exploitation are still to be found in our fair city. The expansive organization they lead runs a children’s home, visits slums with food and medical supplies and runs a scholarship project as well as other charitable ventures. Mercy Pattaya is becoming busier as Pattaya becomes increasingly a concrete jungle. Fred and Dianne are devoted to looking beyond the glitter and bright lights and offer means of support to vulnerable children as well as other disadvantaged groups in society.

Barry Kenyon’s many retirements Barry has had so many jobs in Pattaya that he’s practically lost count. He started off teaching English in the early 1990s, then started Pattaya bridge club and was for many years the British honorary consul. Not to mention being an assistant information officer at the Immigration Bureau and a deputy editor of Pattaya Today a few years back. This year he published his memoirs, a mixture of seriousness and humor, about his long period helping Brits sort out any serious problems.

He says he couldn’t envisage living anywhere else and believes Pattaya is a great city “warts and all”.

Fred and Dianne Doell

Apichart Gulati Grande Caribbean not just a condominium The 1000-plus unit Grand Caribbean Condo Resort has become one of the city’s most famous edifices, situated strategically and magisterially on Thappraya Road between Pattaya and Jomtien. The brainchild of Blue Sky Group, this is a five-star development that looks and feels different. Project manager Apichart Gulati says there has been a determined attempt to get away from the box-type dwellings which had long dominated the condo market.

Instead there’s a turnkey approach offering top quality accommodation and every luxurious facility. Apart from the foreign market, there has been sustained interest from Thais seeking a second home or working in the area.

One of the child-orientated features of this development, two wooden interactive pirate ships with sun decks, has become particularly famous as a landmark feature.

Family recipe for business success Premier Homes Real Estate is the Eastern Seaboard’s longest-established corporate relocation company as well as acting as the region’s sales and leasing agent for exclusive properties. American-born Clayton Wade has been in the real estate business for nearly 30 years and has been running Premier Homes for two thirds of that time with his Thai wife Supap. They both have their eyes firmly fixed on the future. Having seen gigantic changes in the Pattaya skyline over the years, they firmly believe this is a city that never sleeps and will go on expanding apace. They like to quote the famous song by Randy Bachman, “You ain’t seen nothing yet”.

restaurateurs Wine Cellar Naklua is a gem Naklua Soi 12 has a treat in store for lovers of fine wine and cuisine: the Wine Cellar Naklua. Swiss entrepreneur Roger Leuzinger, the branch manager as well as the Eastern Seaboard manager, is a major player in the wine wholesale and retail business in Thailand. The restaurant itself also houses a quite remarkable cold delicatessen counter just inside the main entrance with its mouth-watering display of European cheeses, prosciuttos, salamis and cured meats. The dining menu includes pasta of various kinds, Australian steaks and lamb chops, Roger Leuzinger seafood and several of Roger’s own specialties, including the renowned fondue in four varieties.

The most popular is the hot-melted Swiss Cheese Fondue which is the national dish and served at your table with bread.

Alibaba Restaurant – 30 years on First opened in 1984, Alibaba Indian restaurant is in the same location and just as popular as ever.

Now the key figure in the enterprise is Pavit Grover, son of pioneer Haprit, who is busily expanding the restaurant business into other cuisines including the Fire and Stone pizzeria occupying the premises of the former tailor shop next to the restaurant. Not to mention the new 30-35-room hotel at the side of the Alibaba which will open Pavit Grover during 2015. Yet the Alibaba itself remains the centerpiece of the activities. Even though the number of Indian restaurants in the greater Pattaya area is now reaching 80, this is the one still sitting astride them all.

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GM Outlook empowered women The French Riviera in Pattaya After the Seven Seas Condo and Savanna Sands, developer Universal Group has now announced Seven Seas Cote d’Azur. The term Cote d’Azur was coined in 1887 for the beautifully-blue Mediterranean coastline of southeast France, including the sovereign state of Monaco. Sonia Punjabi, Universal chief executive officer, says, “We feel we are breaking new ground with this project which owes its entire ethos and appearance to the actual Cote d’Azur. French style architecture permeates the buildings, the alleys, the promenades and even the street lighting.” The many family-orientated attractions include the unique St Tropez clubhouse covering 2,000-square meters--the biggest facility of its kind in Chonburi province.

Dental Smile is smiling at you One of the bestknown sites on Pattaya Third Road is the welcoming billboard promoting Dental Smile, one of the leading dental practices in a city which is not short of dentists.

Dental Smile, however, is best described as a dental hospital rather than a clinic. Inside the spacious Natchawakorn Khantawat accommodation there’s a comfortable waiting area, a range of the latest technology including x-ray and top expertise in all areas of dentistry. Dental Smile offers durability and beauty and is famous for its “smile” transformations, bringing the same skill to simple fillings or cleaning and polishing or to the more complex tasks including the “all-in-4” technique, a revolutionary technology which gives a complete set of nonremovable replacement teeth in less than two weeks.

Sukanyapach Homchuen Sonia Punjabi

Kate Gerits and Holiday Inn’s future Appointed earlier this year, Australian business executive Kate Gerits is the general manager of the Holiday Inn Pattaya. The family-friendly hotel on North Pattaya Beach Road now has the 367-room Kate Gerits Bay Tower complemented by the 200-room Executive Tower which will concentrate on the corporate business segment which is a rapidly expanding part of the local hotel industry. Kate, one of the few female general managers in the Chonburi area, predicts that she will be joined by many more female colleagues in the years to come.

hospitality management Matthew Fryar and “Wow” Occupying eight acres of tropical gardens, the 298-room Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa has been a flagship for quality hospitality since 1978.

Director of Operations Matthew Fryar, an extrovert Australian with 20 years experience in the hospitality industry, points out that the “Wow” factor is vital in today’s competitive world.

Whether it is the attraction of the breezy lobby of traditional wood, the oasis of lush gardens or the exceptional Thai cuisine, guests can enjoy the best of both worlds at Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa: an attractive hideaway and relaxing beach scene coupled with easy access to the vibrant Pattaya attractions a short distance away.

Business success with Allan Ottesen Allan’s father and stepmother were early pioneers of low-rise condominium projects and serviced apartments in Pattaya. Now largely retired, they have passed the overall responsibility to Allan who is head of the portfolio of business interests which include Jomtien Boathouse, The Residence Garden, Captain’s Corner Steakhouse and Jomtien Beach Residence. The family businesses are still based in the Jomtien area which clearly has the strongest growth prospects in the entire city. Multilingual Allen puts down his personal business success to the training given to him by his father and the fact of his Thai nationality which enables him to communicate effectively with both customers and networks.

Andre Brulhart

Matthew Fryar

Allan Ottesen

Rudolf Troestler Rudolf Troestler takes the helm The new general manager at the 302room five-star Hilton Pattaya, Austrian national Rudolf Troestler, supervises a unique hotel rising 34 storeys above Central Festival Pattaya Beach which is the largest beachfront shopping complex in Southeast Asia. As Pattaya already equals Bangkok when it comes to attractions and facilities, Rudolf stresses that customer expectations in the hospitality business must always be exceeded. His business philosophy is summed up by the phrase, “Happy Team Happy Guests”. A strong trend now is the rise of the corporate market, and the hotel benefits from two floors of facilities including a lavish business center and state-of-the-art technology.

Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya With 555 luxurious and spacious rooms and suites all facing the ocean, Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort in Wong Amat is Asia’s only themed hotel on its own beachfront.

Swiss-born Andre Brulhart, general manager, emphasizes the importance of the Lost World theme–owing much to Jules Verne and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle--in the success of the resort and its particular resonance with children. Brulhart says the secrets of success in hospitality are geographical location, high service standards, excellent food, luxurious surroundings, leadership skills and managing to predict the future. That’s where Andre scores the extra points.

Marketing the Amari Pattaya Amari Pattaya is part of the Onyx Hospitality Group which is owned by the family behind the Italian-Thai Development Public Company. Executive assistant manager Sukanyapach Homchuen believes that when you market a first-class hotel, you also help to promote the city. She stresses that Pattaya is no longer a predominantly nightlife destination and that the choice of hotels, malls, restaurants and recreation facilities is as good as those offered in Bangkok. A major element in the Amari success story is that it has catered over the years for very different catchments including the foreign holidaymaker, the Thai domestic market, the corporate traveler, families, conventions and niche markets such as Indian weddings. “When most of your guests have been here before,” Sukanyapach says, “then you know you are on the right lines.”

Maria Gequillana Updating the legendary Royal Cliff The PR and marketing communications manager of the Royal Cliff, which occupies 64 acres of parkland, is Maria Gequillana, a welltravelled and multilingual marketing and psychology graduate with a passion for the hospitality industry. “Marketing these days,” she says, “is not just a strategy but rather a principal framework for management as a whole.” Her diverse role includes worldwide promotion of the facilities of the Royal Cliff Hotels Group and PEACH, also covering partnerships, special events, community relations and media liaison. Asked what is the secret of the Royal Cliff’s success over many years, she says “It has maintained the true hospitality and service values of the 1970s while always planning for the future.”

Steering the course at Cape Dara The majestic tower raises a full 26 storeys, a reminder that ‘dara’ in Thai means ‘stars’. Tanin Suphavittayakorn was appointed as executive assistant manager at Cape Dara Resort a year ago. “My key role,” he says, “is to keep happy the staff, the management, the owner and, above all, the guests.” He’s an enthusiastic supporter of the North Pattaya Alliance, a grouping of neighborhood hotels which are promoting the area as a destination in its own right under the caption “North Pattaya – More Than You Think.”

A graduate of Rangsit University, Tanin always wanted to be a chef even as a young boy. He still maintains that interest even though his responsibilities are very much broader.

Tanin Suphavittayakorn

Style at Centara Grand Phratumnak Carl Duggan, a British veteran of the international hospitality industry, was appointed acting general manager of the Tulip Group’s Centara Grand Phratumnak. A fluent Cantonese and Mandarin speaker, he first came to Thailand in 2002 and instantly fell in love with the place.

He sees the opportunity to work in Pattaya as a dream come true and sees his role as providing authentic hospitality and exceptional customer care, while helping to develop Pattaya as a high-end resort for both Thai nationals and the discerning international traveler. A star attraction of the hotel is the Ruffino Restaurant and Lounge which is a haven for Italian-inspired cuisine and comfort food.

Carl Duggan

The uniqueness of Siam@Siam There are many reasons why Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya, one of the largest and best-known landmarks on Second Road, is so very different. It has the highest swimming pool in the city linked in turn to the latest hi-tech fitness center and a grandiose meetings-and-exhibitions facility.

The new general manager is Azerbaijanborn Dmitry Chernyshev who has travelled the world building up an impressive CV. He’s proud of the hotel with its bold colors everywhere you look, industrial themes, vivid underwater scenes – all creating a unique mix which is the amazing signature style of Siam@Siam. Dmitry sums it up as “charismatic service blended with surprising artistry.”

Dmitry Chernyshev

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Fantastic Investment with Great Rental Return! 12 Million Baht only for Five (5) spacious 160 square meter 3 bedroom 3 bathroom multiplex houses on 37 Tarang Wah (148 square meters) of land each. That is only 2.4 Million Baht per house! All five (5) houses are currently rented and bringing in 80,000 baht per month total. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR6164) Grand Estate Home or Resort with Restaurant for Sale with Great Business Opportunity! 8 Guest Suites all with en suite Bathrooms! Americana Antiques in Every Guest Suite! Over 2 Rai of Beautiful Gardens (847 TLW) Absolutely Gorgeous Swimming Pool! 1950’s Rock n Roll era Siam Country Club Roadside Restaurant. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or

by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR5796) Restaurant/Bistro with 6 Guest Rooms for Sale/Lease: Jomtien beach, 600 Sqm. Rent 92K baht p/m. HOT PRICE: 3,490,000 Mil. Includes everything.

2013 Gross Income 4.8 Mil Baht.

Please call 085-910-5124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@gmail.com ID: BB-B1203 Sky View Penthouse Restaurant for Sale/Lease: Stunning views of Pattaya and Jomtien Bay 500 sqm Rent 45k p/m.

SALE PRICE: 4,950,000 THB includes everything. 2013 Gross income 5.3 Mil THB. Please call 085-910-5124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@gmail.com ID: BB-B1205 French Restaurant for Sale/Lease: Established 11 years in the same location in Jomtien rent 25K THB p/m. 6 year lease. Sale Price: 3,950,000 THB includes everything. 2013 Gross Income 4.5 Mil THB. Please call 085-910-5124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@gmail. com ID: BB-B1204 (ptmpt-bo00) For Sale or Lease. 23 Nice Two Room Apartments located in 3 buildings on a one rai land parcel in a very central location south Pattaya.

Within 5 min walking distance to Walking Street, however still a quiet and secure area. For more info contact 081 9099098, No agents please FOR RENT: Central Jomtien Restaurant- Bar. A 50 seat 3 shop house unit ground floor restaurant and bar with full commercial kitchen in a very busy location 75m from the beach and surrounded by hotel and guesthouses. No key money. Rent: 45,000 Bt per month.

Website Ref: COMR028. Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@pattaya-jomtienproperty.com www.pattaya-jomtienproperty.com GUESTHOUSE - Jomtien. An opportunity to take over this easy to run guest house with 5 fully furnished rooms located in a busy location in central Jomtien just 100m from the beach. For

Sale Leasehold: 250,000 Bt and rent 15,000 Bt per month on 3 year lease.

Website Ref: BUSS033. Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@pattaya-jomtienproperty.com www.pattaya-jomtienproperty.com SHOPHOUSE IN BUSY ‘5-STAR’ LOCATION - Single four storey building with rooms above in the busiest foot traffic location in Jomtien and near to several hotels and guesthouses. Ideal for massage, office or retail premises. For Sale Leasehold: 700,000 Bt, monthly rent of 20,000 Bt and NO key money.

Website Ref: BUSS026. Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@pattaya-jomtienproperty.com www.pattaya-jomtienproperty.com GUESTHOUSE & BAR - Ideally located profitable 10 room guesthouse and bar. Located in a busy Soi in Central Jomtien and close to the beach is this 3 unit building with the ground floor running as a bar with pool table, music system and large flat screen TV. There is ample room to install a kitchen to offer breakfasts and food to the guests and customers, thus increasing the profits further. The upper floors contain 10 renovated and fully furnished guest rooms, a store room and maid’s room.

An established business. For Sale Leasehold: 3.5m Bt, monthly rent 30,000 Bt plus key money. Website Ref: BUSS019. Tel: 085 129 5657.

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SAT. DEC 20, 2014 12-3 PM: Majestic Condominium Jomtien, Soi Watboon Poolside Units #22 899,000 THB ID: BB-C1389, #24 894,000 THB ID: BB-C1389 Foreign Name please call 085-910-5124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@gmail.com *refreshments served

Apartments for Rent (ptmafr-r0314)AROMDEE

A PA RT M E N T S , q u i e t , c l e a n , well maintained, with European management. Fan/AC rooms for rent start from 5,000.- baht to 18,500.monthly. Free Wi-Fi, Cable-TV, Gym, and Car park. Inside Minimart, breakfast dishes, coffee bar/bar, 24 hr laundry, and CCTV security coverage. Within walking distance of Big C, Tesco Lotus, and BKK Bus Station North Pattaya.

Phone Thai/Eng.: 082-304-3907, Phone Norwegian/Eng.: 087-3290300, Office/Fax: 038-370-861 Email: aromdeeapartment@hotmail.com

Houses for Sale

(ptmhfs-tpis0000)House for sale in Grange Park Village opposite to Tara Pattana International School at 18.5M Thai baht. House was built in 2008 and is being sold by original owners.

House construction was supervised by owners and is to the highest American standard from the bathrooms to the 390 sqm. of ceramic floor tiling. Land area is 1,600 sqm. with private garden and swimming pool, very large living space of over 600 sqm., 4 bedrooms (3 upstairs and 1 downstairs), 3 bathrooms/toilets.

House has alarm system throughout, Internet, satellite TV and underground pest control and ample parking space for up to 6 vehicles. For inquiries please call: 082-462-3666 (Thai) 082-040-4788 (English). (ptmhfs-tpis0000)House for rent/sale in Siam Garden (Soi Siam Country Club) 820 sqm. land area, fully furnished with 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms/toilets, spacious living room and kitchen, separate maid’s room, swimming pool and office. For inquiries please call: 087-558-5933 Thai/English.

East Pattaya - A two storey townhouse in a very quiet secure development just a 5 minute drive from Sukhumvit Road. Very spacious, well furnished and offering 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, open plan lounge, dining area, European kitchen with oven, car parking, clubhouse, communal pool and 24/7 security. Outstanding value for this large family home. Price: 1.99m Bt. Website Ref: HSES071. Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@pattaya-jomtienproperty.com www.pattaya-jomtienproperty.com Great Pattaya Central Home! Selling Price 8.9 Million Baht, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 200 Sqm/71 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or

by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR6600) Beautiful Home in Jomtien Yacht Club!! Selling Price 29 Million Baht, 4+1 Bedrooms/4+1 Bathrooms, 390 Sqm/212 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@ loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR5846) Great Phoenix Lakeside Family Home! Selling Price 10.5 Million Baht 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 180 Sqm/200 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@ loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR5035) Fabulous 5 Bedrooms Lakeside Home!

Selling Price 24.95 Million Baht, 5 Bedrooms/ 6 Bathrooms, 500 Sqm/ 380 TLW, for appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. At (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@ loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR3346) Stunning New 8 Bedroom Beachfront!

Selling Price 65 Million Baht, 8 Bedrooms/8 Bathrooms, 650 Sqm/850 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@ loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR6536) Great Family Home Near Town! Selling Price 24 Million Baht, 5+1 Bedrooms/7 Bathrooms, 1 Rai/660 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or

by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR6363)

Magnificent House with a Grand Palace Style! Selling Price 84 Million Baht, 5 Bedrooms/ 5 Bathrooms, 620 Sqm/ 320 TLW, For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. At (038) 231931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR6686) Charming Detached House with swimming pool and lovely gardens in Wongamat Location! Selling Price 25 Million Baht, Baht, 3 Bedroom/3 Bathrooms, 300 TLW/300 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or

by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com. (PR6075) Beautiful Home in Tadarawadi Village For Sale! Selling Price 42,075,000 Million Baht, 4 Bedroom /4 Bathrooms, 526 TLW/769 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com. (PR5758) Great Jomtien Park Villa with Very Nice Modern Furniture! Selling Price 34 Million Baht, 4 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 238 TLW/500 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or

by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com. (PR4176) Gorgeous Lake View Thabali Home!

Selling Price 7.5 Million Baht, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 90 TLW/206 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@ loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com. (PR4465) Great Home in the very popular Siam Royal View! Selling Price 29.9 Million Baht, 4 Bedrooms/5 Bathrooms, 1 Rai/360 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com. (PR4211) A Really Unique Estate on One Rai of Land! Selling Price 50 Million Baht, 6 Bedrooms/7 Bathrooms, 1000 Sqm/440 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@ loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR5052) Phoenix Golf Course Villas! Selling Price 13.950 Million Baht, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 350 Sqm/200 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or

by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR6407) Charming and Very Well Constructed Home! Selling Price 15.8 Million Baht, 4 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 420 Sqm/200 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@ loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR5086) Fantastic Estate Home For Sale!

Selling Price 49 Million Baht, 4+1 Bedrooms/6+1 Bathrooms, 600 Sqm/291 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@ loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR4516) Grand Estate Home or Resort with Restaurant for Sale with Great Business Opportunity! 8 Guest Suites all with en suite Bathrooms! Americana Antiques in Every Guest Suite! Over 2 Rai of Beautiful Gardens (847 TLW) Absolutely Gorgeous Swimming Pool! 1950’s Rock n Roll era Siam Country Club Roadside Restaurant. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or

by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR5796) View Talay Villas (Jomtien) 4 Bed 3.5 Bath with Private Pool /Private Garage 320 SQM, 11.9 Million THB (Company Name) please call 085-910-5124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@gmail.com ID: BB-H1323 View Talay Villas (Jomtien) 2 Bed 1 Bath with Private Pool /196 Sqm. 7.9 Million THB (Company Name) Freehold. Please call 085-910-5124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@gmail. com ID: BB-H1320 View Talay Villas -Private PoolGarden- 3 Bed 3 Bath / Land 500 Sqm. fully furnished, 12 Million THB. Company Name. (Freehold) please call 085-910-5124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@gmail.com ID: BB-H1314 Tropicana Villa- Modern duplex 3 Bed 4 Bath, 230 sqm. fully furnished, private pool, garden, 9.8 Million THB. Company Name (Freehold) please call 085-9105124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@ gmail.com ID: BB-H1328 Luxury Villa- 4 Bed 5 Bath, 408 sqm. fully furnished, private pool-Jacuzzi, garden, 16.9 Million THB. Company Name (Freehold)-Owner financing available, please call 085-910-5124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@gmail. com ID: BB-H1322

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HOUSES FOR SALE

Great Pattaya Central Home! Selling Price 8.9 Million Baht, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 200 Sqm/71 TLW. (PR6600) Beautiful Home in Jomtien Yacht Club!! Selling Price 29 Million Baht, 4+1 Bedrooms/4+1 Bathrooms, 390 Sqm/212 TLW. (PR5846) Great Phoenix Lakeside Family Home! Selling Price 10.5 Million Baht 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 180 Sqm/200 TLW. (PR5035) Fabulous 5 Bedrooms Lakeside Home! Selling Price 24.95 Million Baht, 5 Bedrooms/ 6 Bathrooms, 500 Sqm/ 380 TLW. (PR3346) Stunning New 8 Bedroom Beachfront! Selling Price 65 Million Baht, 8 Bedrooms/8 Bathrooms, 650 Sqm/850 TLW. (PR6536) Great Family Home Near Town! Selling Price 24 Million Baht, 5+1 Bedrooms/7 Bathrooms, 1 Rai/660 Sqm. (PR6363) Magnificent House with a Grand Palace Style! Selling Price 84 Million Baht, 5 Bedrooms/ 5 Bathrooms, 620 Sqm/ 320 TLW. (PR6686) Charming Detached House with swimming pool and lovely gardens in Wongamat Location! Selling Price 25 Million Baht, Baht, 3 Bedroom/3 Bathrooms, 300 TLW/300 Sqm. (PR6075) Beautiful Home in Tadarawadi Village For Sale! Selling Price 42,075,000 Million Baht, 4 Bedroom /4 Bathrooms, 526 TLW/769 Sqm. (PR5758) Great Jomtien Park Villa with Very Nice Modern Furniture! Selling Price 34 Million Baht, 4 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 238 TLW/500 Sqm. (PR4176) Gorgeous Lake View Thabali Home! Selling Price 7.5 Million Baht, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 90 TLW/206 Sqm. (PR4465) Great Home in the very popular Siam Royal View! Selling Price 29.9 Million Baht, 4 Bedrooms/5 Bathrooms, 1 Rai/360 Sqm. (PR4211) A Really Unique Estate on One Rai of Land! Selling Price 50 Million Baht, 6 Bedrooms/7 Bathrooms, 1000 Sqm/440 TLW. (PR5052) Phoenix Golf Course Villas! Selling Price 13.950 Million Baht, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 350 Sqm/200 TLW. (PR6407) Charming and Very Well Constructed Home! Selling Price 15.8 Million Baht, 4 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 420 Sqm/200 TLW. (PR5086) Fantastic Estate Home For Sale! Selling Price 49 Million Baht, 4+1 Bedrooms/6+1 Bathrooms, 600 Sqm/291 TLW. (PR4516) Grand Estate Home or Resort with Restaurant for Sale with Great Business Opportunity! 8 Guest Suites all with en suite Bathrooms! Americana Antiques in Every Guest Suite! Over 2 Rai of Beautiful Gardens (847 TLW) Absolutely Gorgeous Swimming Pool! 1950’s Rock n Roll era Siam Country Club Roadside Restaurant. (PR5796)

HOUSES FOR RENT

Thai Balinese Designed Home! Rental Price 125,000 Baht/ Month, 4 Bedrooms/ 5 Bathrooms, 387 Sqm/ 282 TLW. (PR4606) Gorgeous and Brand New Marina Home! Rental Price 90,000 Baht/Month, 3+1 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 400 Sqm/120 TLW. (PR3982) Impressive Lakeside Estate Home! Rental Price 125,000 Baht/Month, 5 Bedrooms/6 Bathrooms, 650 Sqm/600 TLW. This is an absolutely fantastic family home right on a lake next to Phoenix Golf Club and in the country just minutes from town. (PR5679) Charming and Very Well Constructed Home! Rental Price 85,000 Baht/Month, 4 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 420 Sqm/200 TLW. (PR5086) Lovely Thai Bali Style Homes! Rental Price 75,000 Baht/Month, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 250 Sqm/120 TLW. (PR0112) Nice Rental Home in Phoenix Golf Course Area! Rental Price 95,000 Baht/ Month, 3 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 400 Sqm/600 TLW. (PR5230) Exquisite Thai and European Style Home in East Pattaya! Rental Price 120,000 Baht/ Month, 5 Bedrooms/ 6 Bathrooms, 550 Sqm/ 283 TLW. (PR5049) Very Impressive Nagawari Home for Rent! Rental Price 80,000 Baht/Month, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 250 Sqm/98 TLW. (PR2587) Beachfront Villa with Impressive Interior Design! Rental Price 130,000 Baht/ Month, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 350 Sqm/400 TLW. (PR6017)

CONDOS FOR SALE

Incredible Sea Views and Right on the Beachfront! You will be impressed by this spacious 127 square meter fully furnished 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo apartment with gorgeous sea views. The price has been reduced for immediate sale and is a very good value for someone looking for a breat beachfront home or a great rental property. (PR6471) Spectacular Penthouse For Sale! Selling Price 21 Million Baht, 3 Bedroom/3 Bathroom, 282 Sqm. (PR6517) Wonderfully Designed Luxury Apartment! Selling Price 10.5 Million Baht, 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom, 134 Sqm. (PR5559) Charming Condo with Great Sea View! Selling Price 45 Million Baht, 4 Bedrooms/ 4 Bathrooms, 640 Sqm. (PR1667) Foreigner Ownership in Jomtien’s La Royale! Selling Price 11.95 Million Baht, 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom, 148 Sqm. (PR4015) Great Sea Views and In Town Location! Selling Price 29.5 Million Baht, 3 Bedroom/3 Bathroom, 268 Sqm. (PR5786) Ocean front Super Luxury Condominium! Selling Price 26 Million Baht, 3+1 Bedroom/5 Bathrooms, 217 Sqm. (PR6662) High Floor View Talay III Condo Apartment!! Selling Price 14.4 Million Baht, 2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 198 Sqm. (PR5075) Nicely Decorated Apartment in Town at Northshore! Selling Price 9 Million Baht, 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom, 67 Sqm. (PR4990) Great Sea View and Well Located on Pratamnak Hill! Selling Price 6 Million Baht, 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom, 95 Sqm. (PR6369) Wongamat Bay Sea View Apartment....This Month Huge Reduction! Selling Price is 13.5 Million Baht, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 210 Sqm. (PR3990) Beachfront Living in Dongtan Area Apartment! Selling Price is 4.95 Million Baht, 2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 96 Sqm. (PR6646) Sea, Sunset and Island Views at Jomtien Beach! Selling Price 10 Million Baht, 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom. 165 Sqm, For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational.com (PR6410)

CONDOS FOR RENT

Great Marina Beachfront View! Rental Price is 70,000 Baht/Month, 2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 157 Sqm. (PR5853) Beachfront Living at its Best for Rent! Rental Price is 42,000-227,500 Baht/ Month, 2-5 Bedrooms/2-5 Bathrooms, 77-450 Sqm. (PRC084) Beachfront Luxury Penthouse Wongamat! Rental Price is 90,000 Baht/Month, 2+1 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 240 Sqm. (PR6500) Absolutely Beachfront Apartment....Definitely a 5 Star Lifestyle! Rental Price is 90,000 Baht/Month, 2 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 153 Sqm. (PR6901) Modern Designed Beachfront Apartment! Rental Price is 48,000 Baht/Month, 2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 101 Sqm. (PR5423) Ocean front Super Luxury High Rise Residence on Jomtien Beach! Rental Price 120,000 Baht/ Month, 4 Bedrooms/ 5 Bathrooms, 217 Sqm. (PR6662) Fantastically Designed Apartment at Grand Condotel! Rental Price 42,000 Baht/Month, 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom, 95 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR4187)

LAND FOR SALE

Pratamnak Beachfront! Selling Price is 45 Million 203 Tarang Wah (PLD0903) Na Jomtien Beachfront! 21 Rai 348 Tarang Wah from Sukhumvit 400 meters deep to a 45 meter beachfront! Two low rise buildings with 4 units each set upon a large swimming pool. Purchaser can build up to 70+ floor high rise.

24,188,384 Baht per rai and 60,471 Baht per tarang wah and the entire 21+ rai can be purchased for a selling price of 529,000,000 Baht. (PLD0866) Phoenix Golfcouse Area! Selling Price is 15.8 Million 7 Rai 200 Tarang Wah. (PLD0928)

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Fantastic Investment with Great Rental Return! 12 Million Baht only for Five (5) spacious 160 square meter 3 bedroom 3 bathroom multiplex houses on 37 Tarang Wah (148 square meters) of land each. That is only 2.4 Million Baht per house! All five (5) houses are currently rented and bringing in 80,000 baht per month total. (PR6164) Grand Estate Home or Resort with Restaurant for Sale with Great Business Opportunity! 8 Guest Suites all with en suite Bathrooms! Americana Antiques in Every Guest Suite! Over 2 Rai of Beautiful Gardens (847 TLW) Absolutely Gorgeous Swimming Pool! 1950’s Rock n Roll era Siam Country Club Roadside Restaurant. (PR5796)

Call Premier Homes Co., Ltd. 038-231-931 and 081-64-2915

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Houses for Sale

Private House on Thappraya Rd.House 4 Bed 5 Bath, Land 400 sqm.

Fully furnished, private pool, garden, 12.5 Million THB. Company Name (Freehold) please call 085-910-5124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@gmail.com ID: BB-H1321 Royal Park Village (Jomtien) 2 Bed 1 Bath, Total Size 190 Sqm. / Furnished, European Kitchen, Communal Pool, Sale Price 4.2 Million THB. (Company Name) Freehold. Please call 085-910-5124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@gmail.com ID: BB-H1319 The Ville (Jomtien) – House 2 Bed 2 Bath, Total Size 160 Sqm. Fully furnished, Private Jacuzzi Pool, 4,499,999 THB. (Thai Name) Freehold. please call 085-9105124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@ gmail.com ID: BB-H1329

Houses for Rent

(ptmhfr-h0714)OCCASION! Beautiful townhouse (South Pattaya), 2 minutes to city or beach, peaceful and green environment, superbly fully furnished, 3 bedrooms, 2 televisions, ADSL, 4 airconditions, garage. Contact 092 647 1521 (ptmhfr-L0714)House for Rent.

Swimming pool wasserfall, ful furnisched.

Thepprasit Villa. 087 137 9460. 20,000 (ptmhfr-tpis0000)House for rent/sale in Siam Garden (Soi Siam Country Club) 820 sqm land area, fully furnished with 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms/toilets, spacious living room and kitchen, separate maid’s room, swimming pool and office. For inquiries please call: 087-558-5933 Thai/English. (ptmhfr-tpis0000)A two-storey house in a very quiet secure development for rent in Grange Park Village opposite to Tara Pattana International School. With 1,600 sqm land area, very spacious, fully furnished and offering 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms/toilets, office, spacious living room and kitchen, swimming pool and garden, separate maid’s room.

For appointment and private viewing call: 082-462-3666 (Thai) 082-0404788 (English).

The Ville(Jomtien) – House 2 Bed 2 Bath, Total Size 160 Sqm. Fully furnished, Private Jacuzzi Pool, 35,000 THB/Month (1 Year Lease) please call 085-910-5124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@gmail. com ID: BB-A1217 East Pattaya - A single storey house in a very quiet secure development on Khao Noi. Very spacious, well furnished and offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan lounge, dining area, European kitchen, car parking, communal pool and 24/7 security. Outstanding value for this large family home. Rent: 25,000 Bt for 1 year contract. Website Ref: HSER064.

Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@pattayajomtien-property.com www.pattayajomtien-property.com East Pattaya - A two storey townhouse in a very quiet secure development just a 5 minute drive from Sukhumvit Road. Very spacious, well furnished and offering 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, open plan lounge, dining area, European kitchen with oven, car parking, clubhouse, communal pool and 24/7 security. Outstanding value for this large family home. Rent: A minimum rental period of 1 year applies at 18,000 Bt per month. Website Ref: HSER011.

Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@pattayajomtien-property.com www.pattayajomtien-property.com East Pattaya - Located on a spacious corner plot in this popular, quiet and secure village less than 5 minutes from Sukhumvit Road and Central Pattaya, the single storey property is offered living area 150 sqm , land area 390 sqm , fully furnished with 3 bedrooms all with Flat screen TV, 2 luxury bathrooms, European kitchen, living room with large LCD TV, dining area, landscaped tropical gardens, communal pool and clubhouse, 24/7 security. An ideal property for those looking for a quiet and secure village yet near to all amenities. Rent: 35,000 Bt per month on 1 year lease. Website Ref: HSERxxx. Tel: 085 129 5657.

Email: lam@pattaya-jomtien-property. com www.pattaya-jomtien-property.com East Jomtien - A single storey house in a very quiet secure development on Soi Chaiyapruk. Very spacious, well furnished and offering 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan lounge, dining area, European kitchen, car parking and 24/7 security.

Rent: 15,000 Bt for 1 year contract.

Website Ref: HSER065. Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@pattaya-jomtienproperty.com www.pattaya-jomtienproperty.com

Thai Balinese Designed Home! Rental Price 125,000 Baht/ Month, 4 Bedrooms/ 5 Bathrooms, 387 Sqm/ 282 TLW, For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. At (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or

by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR4606) Gorgeous and Brand New Marina Home! Rental Price 90,000 Baht/ Month, 3+1 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 400 Sqm/120 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR3982) Impressive Lakeside Estate Home!

Rental Price 125,000 Baht/Month, 5 Bedrooms/6 Bathrooms, 650 Sqm/600 TLW. This is an absolutely fantastic family home right on a lake next to Phoenix Golf Club and in the country just minutes from town. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR5679) Charming and Very Well Constructed Home! Rental Price 85,000 Baht/Month, 4 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 420 Sqm/200 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@ loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR5086) Lovely Thai Bali Style Homes! Rental Price 75,000 Baht/Month, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 250 Sqm/120 TLW For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or

by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR0112) Nice Rental Home in Phoenix Golf Course Area! Rental Price 95,000 Baht/Month, 3 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 400 Sqm/600 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR5230) Exquisite Thai and European Style Home in East Pattaya! Rental Price 120,000 Baht/ Month, 5 Bedrooms/ 6 Bathrooms, 550 Sqm/ 283 TLW, For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. At (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or

by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR5049) Very Impressive Nagawari Home for Rent! Rental Price 80,000 Baht/Month, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 250 Sqm/98 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@ loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR2587) Beachfront Villa with Impressive Interior Design! Rental Price 130,000 Baht/Month, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 350 Sqm/400 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR6017)

Pool Villas for Sale (ptmar-pvfs0714)Stunning 5 bed, 7 bath

Villa, sea views, 25 MB. 092-472-5743 (Eng), 089-249-7047 (Thai) or www. facebook.com/beachvillabangsaray (ptmar-pvfs0714)The Willows Exclusive Villas from 7.8 MB. 092-472-5743 (Eng), 089-249-7047 (Thai) or www. willowsbangsaray.com East Jomtien - Located in a quiet village off Soi Chaiyapruk is this new build unfurnished 160 sqm executive style single storey pool villa, 3 bedrooms two of which are en-suite, 3 luxurious bathrooms, large European kitchen with double sink, open plan living roomdining area, terrace, 10m x 5m private pool with waterfall and water features, underground water storage, parking with remote roller shutter doors, 24/7 security and just 5 minutes from Makro and Tesco Lotus. Great value. Price: 6.5m Bt.Website Ref: PLVS205. Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@pattayajomtien-property.com www.pattayajomtien-property.com

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Jomtien - REDUCED: Partially furnished 324 sqm pool villa in a popular village in central Jomtien offering 3 bedrooms, 1 bedroom on 2nd floor, 3 luxury bathrooms, European kitchen, large open plan living room and dining area, private pool, terrace, in quiet Soi with 24/7 security, 150m to restaurants, shops, bars, taxis and 400m to the beach.

Price: 6.9m Bt. Website Ref: PLVS199.

Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@pattayajomtien-property.com www.pattayajomtien-property.com Bang Saray - A brand new unfurnished 154 sqm single storey pool villa ideally located in a quiet residential area of Bang Saray village and just 500m to the unspoilt beach. The villa has been built to European standards offering 3 bedrooms with the two main rooms having direct access to the pool, 3 luxurious bathrooms, a white fully fitted European kitchen with oven and gas hobs, open plan living room and dining area with step-ceiling and dimmer lights, private pool, poolside terrace, covered parking with remote electronic gate. A great value pool villa close to the beach. Price: 7.9m Bt. Website Ref: PLVS198. Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@pattaya-jomtienproperty.com www.pattaya-jomtienproperty.com Huay Yai - So much is included in this great value buy 190 sqm detached villa built to European standards with block walls, white Upvc windows and doors, ceramic tile floors. Offering 3 en-suite bedrooms, 3 luxurious bathrooms, high gloss European kitchen with center isle work top, Franke oven and dishwasher, open plan living room and dining area opening up to the 8m x 4m pool and terrace, ceiling fans in every room, garage with remote electronic doors. Price: 5.95m Bt. Website Ref: PLVS241. Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@pattaya-jomtien-property.com www.pattaya-jomtien-property.com Ban Amphur - FIRE SALE POOL VILLA: A really great buy, a spacious and stylishly furnished 450 sqm two storey villa offering 5 en-suite bedrooms, 5 luxurious bathrooms, white gloss European kitchen with center isle, open plan living room and dining area, office, private pool with pool side terrace and covered patio, large 680 sqm landscaped gardens, covered car parking, alarm and CCTV, just 3km to Sukhumvit Road.

Price: 7.9m Bt. Website Ref: PLVS242.

Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@pattayajomtien-property.com www.pattayajomtien-property.com

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Pool Villa For Rent – Jomtien - Located in this exclusive new development near to the new Jomtien 2nd Road this modern design single storey pool villa is stylishly finished and furnished throughout offering 2 en-suite bedrooms, 2 luxurious bathrooms, 125 sqm , land area 210 sqm ,high gloss European kitchen, open plan living room and dining area, UPVC windows, private pool, poolside sun terrace, car parking, small park outside the property, 24/7 security and just 700m to the food market and shops and 1km to Jomtien Beach. Minimum rental period of 6 months applies. Rent: 55,000Bt for 6 month lease or 45,000 Bt for 1 year contract. Website Ref: PLVR289.

Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@pattayajomtien-property.com www.pattayajomtien-property.com East Jomtien - Located in a quiet village off Soi Chaiyapruk is this new build fully furnished 80 sqm single storey pool villa, 2 en-suite bedrooms, 2 luxurious bathrooms, large European kitchen, open plan living room-dining area, terrace, 7m x 4m private pool, underground water storage, parking with remote roller shutter doors, 24/7 security and just 5 minutes from Makro and Tesco Lotus.

Great value. Rent: 30,000 Bt on 1 year lease.Website Ref: PLVR346. Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@pattaya-jomtienproperty.com www.pattaya-jomtienproperty.com Pool Villa For Rent – Bang Saray - A brand new unfurnished 154 sqm single storey pool villa ideally located in a quiet residential area of Bang Saray village and just 500m to the un-spoilt beach.

The villa has been built to European standards offering 3 bedrooms with the two main rooms having direct access to the pool, 3 luxurious bathrooms, a white fully fitted European kitchen with oven and gas hobs, open plan living room and dining area with step-ceiling and dimmer lights, private pool, poolside terrace.

Minimum rental period of 1 year applies.

Rent: 30,000Bt per month. Website Ref: PLVR289. Tel: 085 129 5657.

Email: lam@pattaya-jomtien-property. com www.pattaya-jomtien-property.com

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Condos for Sale

Avatara - With great sea views from Koh Larn down to Bang Saray and just 40m back from the beach, this high floor unit is superbly finished and stylishly furnished throughout with a stunning interior renovation by one Pattaya’s leading interior designers offering 68sqm 1 bedroom with fitted wardrobes and large balcony, 1 luxurious bathroom with open shower, fully fitted European kitchen with breakfast bar, open plan living room with large balcony, roof top infinity pool, Jacuzzi, fitness, key card entry, 24/7 security, Wifi and just 40m walk to the beach, numerous fish restaurants, shops, and taxis. A contemporary building, which does set it aside, in a quiet secluded location.

This is a ‘must view’ , to fully appreciate this beautiful beachfront location and the extensive interior design. For Sale: 6.9m Bt in foreign name. Website Ref: CDOS582. Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@pattaya-jomtien-property.com. www.pattaya-jomtien-property.com Acqua - A fully furnished pool facing 34.5 sqm unit that can easily be converted into a one bedroom if desired in this new modern low rise building ideally located in central Jomtien and just 200m to the beach, European kitchen with breakfast bar, luxurious bathroom, stylish living area, large balcony overlooking the pool, communal pool, fitness, key card entry, 24/7 security. The building is schedule for completion end of 2014 and this unit is offered with great payment terms to the buyer, with 1,157,394m Bt payable on contract transfer, followed by 6 monthly payments of 12,688 Bt starting from 30th July 2014 and a final payment of 1,440,228m Bt on completion end of 2014. For Sale: 2.67m Bt in foreign name. Website Ref: CDOS759. Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@pattaya-jomtienproperty.com www.pattaya-jomtienproperty.com The Cliff - REDUCED PRICE: This partially furnished 72 sqm high floor front corner unit has stunning views over Jomtien and Koh Larn Island and offers 2 en-suite bedroom with fitted wardrobes, 1 luxurious bathroom, European kitchen, open plan living room and dining area, large corner wrap-around balcony, fitness, communal pool, high speed elevators, 5-Star hotel style lobby, gourmet restaurant, 24/7 security, 150m to the beautiful Cosy Beach, restaurants, shops, bars and taxis. Great value for a high floor front corner unit in this new building! Price: 5.99m Bt in foreign name. Website Ref: CDOS774. Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@pattaya-jomtienproperty.com www.pattaya-jomtienproperty.com View Talay Residence - These ever popular modern low rise buildings are ideally located just 150m from Jomtien Beach and 75m from the Night Plaza and fresh food market. This 55 sqm studio really is one of the best value for money studios we have offered.

Stylishly furnished throughout, spacious living area with built-in wardrobes, 1 luxurious bathroom, large European kitchen, large balcony overlooking the communal pool, sauna, 24/7 security and close to all amenities and taxis. For Sale: 3.2m Bt in foreign name. Website Ref: CDOS885. Tel: 085 129 5657.

Email: lam@pattaya-jomtien-property. com www.pattaya-jomtien-property.com

View Talay 1A Jomtien Condominium, 34sqm studio, 13th floor for fabulous sea views (Pattaya side) just been decorated with new shower room, kitchen, all new matching furniture, A/C, ceiling fan, big screen TV, everything new. Complex has big swimming pool, gym, loads of restaurant, bars, laundry, etc. Excellent location near bus and taxi routes, ideal for renting only. 1,495,000 (in foreign name). ­Call ALAN 087 139 1570 View Talay 1B – Located near Jomtien Beach 41 sqm on 5th floor. Just been fully renovated. Fully furnished. Brand new matching high-quality furniture.

Euro kitchen. Remote A/C. Brand new 40-inch LED TV. Excellent pool view and sea view from balcony. Pattaya side. Absolutely lovely room for only 1,790,000 baht including costs (in foreign name). Call 087-139-1570 or 087-139-1539 (English).

View Talay 1B 32 sqm studio on 5th floor, Pattaya side (the best side). Just been completely renovated to very high standard with fully equipped Euro kitchen, big fridge freezer, new A/C, 40-inch LED TV, remote ceiling fan, everything new. This fabulous studio has a lovely swimming pool view with sea views. Great location complex with many bars, restaurants, shops, etc. A real mustsee for only 1,590,000 baht including costs (in foreign name). Call 087-1391570 or 087-139-1539 (English).

Wongamat Tower – A high floor 64 sqm duplex in this new high rise beachfront tower with stunning sea views offering 1 bedroom with fitted wardrobes, 1 luxurious bathroom, European kitchen, open plan living room, balcony, infinity pool, fitness, hotel style lobby, key card entry, 24/7 security and 100m to the beach. Price: 6.5m Bt in Thai name.

Ref Code: CDOS983. Tel. 085 129 5657 Email: lam@pattaya-jomtien-property. com www.pattaya-jomtien-property.com Atlantis – A new resort style low rise development ideally located just 300m from Jomtien Beach. This high floor pool facing front corner unit offers 1 bedroom with fitted wardrobes, 1 luxurious bathroom, European kitchen, open plan living room and dining area, balcony, huge lagoon style communal pool with Jacuzzis, kiddies’ pool and slides.

Fitness, sauna, restaurants, key card entry, 24/7 security. Price: 2.579m Bt in foreign name. Ref Code: CDOS941.

Tel. 085 129 5657 Email: lam@pattayajomtien-property.com www.pattayajomtien-property.com Jomtien Beach Rimhad - The owner has carried out a very nice renovation, with stylish furnishings and fittings over 56 sqm offering 1 bedroom, 1 luxury bathroom with new LG washing machine, European kitchen, open plan living room and dining area with large LCD TV and sound system, office, 2 balconies, communal pool, fitness, cafes, laundry, 24/7 security and just 300m to Jomtien Beach. Great value for money, probably the best one bedroom available in these popular buildings.

Price: 2.5m Bt in foreign name. Ref Code: CDOS835. Tel. 085 129 5657 Email: lam@pattaya-jomtien-property. com www.pattaya-jomtien-property.com

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Incredible Sea Views and Right on the Beachfront! You will be impressed by this spacious 127 square meter fully furnished 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo apartment with gorgeous sea views. The price has been reduced for immediate sale and is a very good value for someone looking for a great beachfront home or a great rental property. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR6471) Spectacular Penthouse For Sale!

Selling Price 21 Million Baht, 3 Bedroom/3 Bathroom, 282 Sqm For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or

by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR6517) Wonderfully Designed Luxury Apartment! Selling Price 10.5 Million Baht, 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom, 134 Sqm For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR5559) Charming Condo with Great Sea View! Selling Price 45 Million Baht, 4 Bedrooms/ 4 Bathrooms, 640 Sqm, for appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. At (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or

by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR1667) Foreigner Ownership in Jomtien’s La Royale! Selling Price 11.95 Million Baht, 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom, 148 Sqm For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or

by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR4015) Great Sea Views and In Town Location! Selling Price 29.5 Million Baht, 3 Bedroom/3 Bathroom, 268 Sqm For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR5786) Ocean front Super Luxury Condominium! Selling Price 26 Million Baht, 3+1 Bedroom/5 Bathrooms, 217 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@ loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR6662) High Floor View Talay III Condo Apartment!! Selling Price 14.4 Million Baht, 2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 198 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@ loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR5075) Nicely Decorated Apartment in Town at Northshore! Selling Price 9 Million Baht, 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom, 67 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR4990) Great Sea View and Well Located on Pratamnak Hill! Selling Price 6 Million Baht, 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom, 95 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@ loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR6369) Wongamat Bay Sea View Apartment....

This Month Huge Reduction! Selling Price is 13.5 Million Baht, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 210 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR3990) Beachfront Living in Dongtan Area Apartment! Selling Price is 4.95 Million Baht, 2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 96 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@ loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR6646) Sea, Sunset and Island Views at Jomtien Beach! Selling Price 10 Million Baht, 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom. 165 Sqm, For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@ loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR6410) The Majestic Jomtien – Studio/ 1 Bath 32 Sqm. fully furnished 895,000 THB (Foreign Name) please call 085-9105124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@ gmail.com ID: BB-C1381 View Talay 1B(Jomtien Side) – Studio/ 1 Bath 30 Sqm. Furnished 1.25 Million THB (Foreign Name) please call 085-910-5124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@gmail.com ID: BB-C1391 The Majestic Jomtien – New Renovated Pool Side, Studio- 32 Sqm. fully furnished 894,000 THB (Foreign Name) please call 085-910-5124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@gmail.com ID: BB-C1390

Park Lane Resort – Condo 1 Bed/1 Bath 36 Sqm. pool view, fully furnished 1,649,999 THB-Owner financing available (Foreign Name) please call 085-910-5124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@gmail.com ID: BB-C1368 Park Lane Resort –1 Bed/ 36 Sqm. pool view with gate open direct pool, fully furnished 1,699,999 THB - Owner financing available (Foreign Name) please call 085-910-5124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@gmail.com ID: BB-C1371 Paradise Park Jomtien- Condo 1 Bed/1 Bath 37.31 Sqm. High floor with pool view, fully furnished 1,649,999 THB (Thai Name) please call 085-9105124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@ gmail.com ID: BB-C1341 Park Lane Resort – Condo 1 Bed/1 Bath 36 Sqm. High floor city view, fully furnished, Sale 1,399,000 THB (Foreign Name) please call 085-9105124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@ gmail.com ID: BB-C1374 Pattaya Hill Resort – Condo 1 Bed/2 Bath, 99 Sqm. High floor sea view, fully furnished, Sale 3,590,000 THB (Foreign Name) please call 085-9105124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@ gmail.com ID: BB-C1392 Chateau Dale Tha-Bali – Large Studio-1 Bath, 65 Sqm. fully furnished, Sale 3,200,000 THB (Company Name) please call 085-910-5124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@gmail.com ID: BB-C1393 City Garden Pattaya - Central Pattaya.

75sqm. 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, FullyFurnished w/ European Kitchen. SALE 5,700,000 THB or RENT 50,000 THB/ mo. Thai Name. Contact: ELITE PROPERTIES 085-219-8232 / eliteproperties.pattaya@gmail.com City Garden Pattaya - Central Pattaya.

77sqm. 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, FullyFurnished w/ European Kitchen. SALE 5,500,000 THB or RENT 50,000 THB/ mo. Thai Name. Contact: ELITE PROPERTIES 085-219-8232 / eliteproperties.pattaya@gmail.com City Garden Pattaya - Central Pattaya.

58sqm. 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Furnished w/ European Kitchen. FOR SALE 4,600,000 THB. Foreign Name.

Contact: ELITE PROPERTIES 085219-8232 / eliteproperties.pattaya@ gmail.com Park Royal 2 - Beautiful 1 bedroom w/ sea view in Pratumnak. 85sqm. Fullyfurnished. FOR SALE 5,690,000 THB or RENT 40,000THB/mo. For viewing Contact: ELITE PROPERTIES 085219-8232 / eliteproperties.pattaya@ gmail.com Park Royal 3 - Pratumnak. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 balcony. Fully-furnished w/ European Kitchen and pool view.

FORSALE 6,500,000 THB or RENT 70,000THB/mo. 1-yr. rental 40,000 THB/mo. Foreign name. Contact: ELITE PROPERTIES 085-219-8232 / eliteproperties.pattaya@gmail.com Park Royal 3 - 84sqm, 1 bedroom located in Pratumnak. Fully- furnished w/ European kitchen and pool view.

FORSALE 4,490,000 THB or RENT 50,000THB/mo. 1-yr. rental 35,000 THB/mo. Contact: ELITE PROPERTIES 085-219-8232 / eliteproperties.pattaya@gmail.com HOT DEAL!!! The Base - RESALE! - Central Pattaya. 30sqm, 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Semi-furnished w/ sea view.

Walking distance to Central Festival and Pattaya beach. 2,850,000 THB Contact: ELITE PROPERTIES 085-219-8232 / eliteproperties.pattaya@gmail.com FOR SALE! Beautiful House in East Pattaya, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, 2 balconies, land area 128sqm, living area 180sqm, Fully-furnished w/ European kitchen. For viewing Contact: ELITE PROPERTIES 085-219-8232 / eliteproperties.pattaya@gmail.com FOR SALE! Beautiful House in East Pattaya, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, 2 balconies, land area 128sqm, living area 180sqm, Fully-furnished w/ European kitchen.

Contact: ELITE PROPERTIES 085-2198232 / eliteproperties.pattaya@gmail.com FOR SALE! City Garden Pattaya - 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, 108sqm. Furnished w/ pool view, Thai Name. 8,100,000 THB Contact: ELITE PROPERTIES 085-2198232 / eliteproperties.pattaya@gmail.com

Condos for Rent

(ptmpt-cfr0714)Condo at Wong Amat for Rent 48 sq.m. floor 27 for most beautiful 360-degree panorama view in North Pattaya 15000/mth 081-9332240 pitipity@hotmail.com Pratumnak Area, 200 Meters from Beach. 2 bedroom, 84 sqm, top floor.

2 big balconies with sea views. Fully furnished. 24,000 baht per month.

Also, 42 sqm. studio with same specs 12,000 baht per month. Call 087 139 1539. (ptmcfr-u0000)The Cove – Ultra luxury residence in Wongamat’s best location.

Ocean front living with stunning, unobstructed views over Pattaya Bay.3 beds, 2 baths, 235 sqm. Fully furnished.

Rent 180,000 THB/month. Call: +66 89 213 0248 (Eng/German). Email: axisamproperty@yahoo.com MAJESTIC JOMTIEN CONDOMINIUM 800 METERS FROM BEACH. Lovely 30 sqm studio, fully furnished, everything you need, 5th floor.

Only 7,000 Baht per month. Call 087 139 1539, 087 139 1570 (English).

Park Lane Resort - 1 Bed, 36 sqm. city view, fully furnished, Large communal pool, restaurant, gym, 12,500 THB/ Month (1 Year Lease)internet include please call 085-910-5124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@gmail.com ID: BB-A1236

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Condos for Rent

Jomtien Complex - 2 Bed, high floor-sea view, 136 sqm. fully furnished, communal pool, restaurant, gym, 35,000 THB/ Month (1 Year Lease) please call 085-9105124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@ gmail.com ID: BB-A1240 View Talay 1A - Top Floor Studio 32 Sqm. Sea View, fully furnished, communal pool, 10,000 THB/Month (1 Year Lease) please call 085-910-5124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@gmail. com ID: BB-A1231 Great Marina Beachfront View!

Rental Price is 70,000 Baht/Month, 2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 157 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or

by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR5853) Beachfront Living at its Best for Rent!

Rental Price is 42,000-227,500 Baht/ Month, 2-5 Bedrooms/2-5 Bathrooms, 77-450 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@ loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PRC084) Beachfront Luxury Penthouse Wongamat! Rental Price is 90,000 Baht/ Month, 2+1 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 240 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@ loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR6500) Absolutely Beachfront Apartment....

Definitely a 5 Star Lifestyle! Rental Price is 90,000 Baht/Month, 2 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 153 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR6901)

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M o d e r n D e s i g n e d B e a c h f ro n t Apartment! Rental Price is 48,000 Baht/Month, 2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 101 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@ loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR5423) Ocean front Super Luxury High Rise Residence on Jomtien Beach! Rental Price 120,000 Baht/ Month, 4 Bedrooms/ 5 Bathrooms, 217 Sqm, For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. At (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR6662) Fantastically Designed Apartment at Grand Condotel! Rental Price 42,000 Baht/Month, 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom, 95 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@ loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR4187) FOR RENT – Small Studio in Central Pattaya, 32sqm. 400metres from Big C Extra, 5minutes to Pattaya beach.

7,000 THB/mo. For viewing Contact: ELITE PROPERTIES085-219-8232 / eliteproperties.pattaya@gmail.com Avenue - Beautiful 43sqm, 1 bedroom located at the center of Pattaya. Walking distance to shopping malls, Walking Street and Pattaya beach. 20,000 THB/ mo. or FOR SALE 3,300,000 THB Contact: ELITE PROPERTIES 085219-8232 / eliteproperties.pattaya@ gmail.com Avenue - Cozy 34.5sqm, Studio located at the centre of Pattaya. Walking distance to shopping malls, Walking Street and Pattaya beach. 15,000 THB/mo. or FOR SALE 2,600,000 THB Contact: ELITE PROPERTIES 085-219-8232 / eliteproperties.pattaya@gmail.com

The Residence Condo Jomtien – 3bedroom, 3 bath, 2 balconies, Furnished w/ European Kitchen. 150sqm area.

6-month rental: 65,000 THB/mo. long term is cheaper. For viewing Contact: ELITE PROPERTIES 085-219-8232/ eliteproperties.pattaya@gmail.com The Residence Condo Jomtien – 1bedroom, 2 bath, 1 balcony, city view, Furnished w/ European Kitchen.

80.2sqm area. 36,000 THB/mo. long term is cheaper. For viewing Contact: ELITE PROPERTIES085-219-8232 / eliteproperties.pattaya@gmail.com The Residence Condo Jomtien - 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 1 balcony, Furnished w/ European Kitchen. 150sqm area.

59,000 THB/mo. long term is cheaper.

For viewing Contact: ELITE P R O P E RT I E S 0 8 5 - 2 1 9 - 8 2 3 2 / eliteproperties.pattaya@gmail.com Laguna Bay 1 - Nice Studio in Pratumnak, fully-furnished, 26sqm area.

Walking distance to shops and the beach.

25,000 THB/mo. 1-year rental 12,000 THB/mo. or FOR SALE 1,700,00 THB Contact: ELITE PROPERTIES 085-219-8232 / eliteproperties.pattaya@ gmail.com Laguna Bay 1 - Nice Studio in Pratumnak, walking distance to shops and the beach.

Fully-furnished, 26sqm area. 25,000 THB/mo. 1-year rental 12,000THB/mo. or FOR SALE 1,575,00 THB Contact: ELITE PROPERTIES 085-219-8232 / eliteproperties.pattaya@gmail.com Park Royal 2 - 45sqm Studio located in Pratumnak. Fully-furnished w/ Sea view.

40,000 THB/mo. 1-yr. rental 20,000 THB/mo. or FOR SALE 2,890,000 THB Contact: ELITE PROPERTIES 085-219-8232 / eliteproperties.pattaya@ gmail.com Club Royal Building A - Naklua. 42 sqm. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, Furnished w/ European Kitchen and city view.40,000THB/mo. or FORSALE 2,890,000 THB. Thai name. Contact: ELITE PROPERTIES 085-219-8232 / eliteproperties.pattaya@gmail.com

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Vacation Rentals

The Majestic Jomtien - Studio 32 Sqm. Pool Side, fully furnished, malls, markets, public transport all close, 499 THB per day, Min 14 day stay call 085-910-5124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@gmail. com ID: BB-C1390 Park Lane Resort- 1 Bed, 36 sqm. city view, fully furnished, Large communal pool, restaurant, gym, 1000 THB per day Min 14 day stay please call 085-9105124 Email to bobbybrooksproperty@ gmail.com ID: BB-A1236

Land for Sale

(ptmar-lfs0714)Stunning Plots of Land for Sale, Bang Saray www.facebook. com/Landbangsaray 092-472-5743 (ptmlfs-tpis0000) Land for Sale at Grange Park Village! Selling price is 5.5M 1,600 sqm. For appointment and private viewing call: 082-462-3666 (Thai) 082-040-4788 (English).

Pratamnak Beachfront! Selling Price is 45 Million 203 Tarang Wah For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or

by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PLD0903) Na Jomtien Beachfront! 21 Rai 348 Tarang Wah from Sukhumvit 400 meters deep to a 45 meter beachfront! Two low rise buildings with 4 units each set upon a large swimming pool. Purchaser can build up to 70+ floor high rise. 24,188,384 Baht per rai and 60,471 Baht per tarang wah and the entire 21+ rai can be purchased for a selling price of 529,000,000 Baht. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or

by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PLD0866) Phoenix Golf course Area! Selling Price is 15.8 Million 7 Rai 200 Tarang Wah For appointment and private viewing, call the

Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or

by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PLD0928)

Must be sales driven, enthusiastic and hardworking. Send CV/Resume to john@citygardenpattaya.com or call 0903855595.

Urgent! Experienced Waitress Wanted for International restaurant. Must speak English.

Good salary + tips. Call 091 240 4331.

WE WAITING: for View Talay Villas, View Talay Condominium 1, 2 & 5, and Park Lane Resort Jomtien. They can transfer at the land office in 5 days, if you want to sell. Please call 082-4470442 or email dew@bbpasia.net

2005 NISSAN TEANA 230JMDiamond Black/ Cream Leather interior, all options, new paint, serviced by Nissan, low miles, 499,000 or 50% down take over pymts 18 months left to pay. Call 0841580785 Toyota Vigo Champ Pre-runner 4 door G Model automatic 3.0 VN Turbo Diesel 2012 (latest model) white with tan velour interior, full spec twin air bags, C.D. rear camera, cost nearly 1 million baht, selling for 690,000 baht. Call 084 529 9939 Toyota Corolla Altis Automatic 1.8 G Model latest shape 2002 champagne gold tan leather interior, 2 air bags, walnut dash, alloy wheels top model. 1 owner from new. Only 230,000 baht. Call 087 139 1539

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(ptm-jv1014) Wanted driver for minivan. Call 0811461811.

Experienced Sales Person / Customer Service Wanted. We are looking for a female who is interested to work in a property industry.

Requirements: Good written and spoken English / Chinese / Russian.

Must be customer service-oriented.

Vehicles for Sale

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UK Pensioner Outlook

(Barry Kenyon writes) British expat retirees in Pattaya, and indeed round the world, are waiting with considerable unease to next year’s British budget. The danger is that they will lose their UK personal allowance of 2,000 pounds a year. That is 20 percent of tax-free income of the first 10,000 pounds.

Married expats, each with a personal allowance, or those with substantial income and thus paying the higher tax rate of 40 percent stand to lose even more of their hardearned cash to the Treasury.

Earlier this year, the British Chancellor announced that he believed that UK expats were treated more leniently than those of most other EU countries as regards tax. Therefore, he set up a committee to look into the issue in detail and said that he was looking for an easy-to-understand formula for treating British retirees and other tax payers living overseas.

The easiest-to-understand formula would indeed be to abolish the tax-free safety net on the first 10,000 pounds of income for anyone residing overseas. The term “residing” isn’t defined, but probably refers to anyone without substantial links with UK. One option would be to exclude from personal allowances anyone spending more than half the year abroad.

Not everyone would be hit hard. Some retirees might be able to pay tax on their

Businessman’s status Q: Does a foreign businessman need a work permit to attend relevant meetings in Thailand?

A: No, he doesn’t. But one who will be using authorization power while in the country would do.

Business operatives who come to Thailand to visit an exhibition do not need a work permit, although he would require one to open a booth at a trade fair unless it was a state-run enterprise.

Learning visas Q: I have heard that the government has recently introduced two-year education visas and I wondered if you have any information on this.

A: No, student visas are still not available for longer than 12 months although renewal is possible – sometimes subject to the immigration policer being satisfied that learning and improvement have occurred as regards the Thai language. However, foreign teachers can now apply for a two-year work permit provided that their contract firmly guarantees a job during that period of time.

Medical tourism Q: I have heard that a foreigner coming to Thailand

income in Thailand, where tax rates are lower, and Thailand and the UK do have a taxation treaty. Rich people, as ever, might be able to employ accountants to hide from taxation some or all of their income. However, there are hundreds of UK pensioners in Pattaya alone who would not be able to scamper.

They are the former public officials and local government workers (eg teachers, social workers, police, firemen) whose occupational pensions are paid directly by the state. Even old age pensions, frozen in Thailand and many other countries, would come under the Chancellor’s hammer.

Of course, nothing is yet set in concrete.

It is possible that those former employees of the state who draw all their income from state occupational pensions and, or, the old age pension might be exempted. Or the Chancellor might exempt the old age pension from his calculations in countries, like Thailand, where it is frozen for life. He might even decide to scrap the whole idea or simply tax up to the hilt those who are earning income by renting out property in the UK and living on the income.

Tax experts more or less agree that something is in the wind, but nothing will be sure until the next budget speech in March 2015. Contrary to some reports, the Chancellor can set tax rates without parliamentary approval or a vote.

to seek medical treatment can obtain a three-month visa. Is this so?

A: Yes, the discretion was originally for Middle East nationals but has now been extended to others.

It would be best to apply for the visa in advance in your home country and show a letter from the Thai hospital detailing the proposed treatment and dates. Such a visa could be extended in Thailand provided updated information was provided by the hospital before the expiry of the visa. Medical tourism is seen as a niche market and is encouraged by the Thai authorities.

Online reporting Q: The foreign expat population has been promised online reporting of the 90 days stay for many years, so what is the current position?

A: Yes it has been stated many times that this is possible. One can only say that it’s best to check with your local Immigration Bureau to see what the precise situation there is. Some bureaus are better organized to provide the service than others. You also need to be clear exactly what documents and copies you need to provide.

UK length of stay Q: I believe I no longer need a visa in advance, as a British citizen, if I wish to stay in Thailand for 60 days (54 days actually). How is this possible?

A: You would receive 30 days on arrival at the airport and the latest regulation – for some nationalities including yours – is that you can renew for a further 30 days at an Immigration Office for 1,900 baht. However, after this you must leave the country.

Snap Judgment Forward into 2015

It has certainly been a year to remember. As 2014 dawned, the country was facing the prospect of violent street demonstrations and bombings of civilians which ended abruptly when the military coup was effected last May. The reason why most people still support that drastic intervention, one of many in the past 60 years, is that public law and order still prevails on the streets.

The upside of the junta rule must also include settling of the rice subsidy disaster of the previous government, or at any rate paying the farmers what was their due. There has also been some progress in sorting out taxi and motorbike scams and clearing up public beaches, even though it is too early to make a definitive judgment. Latterly, the subject of police corruption has been in the news with a number of surprising arrests which would have been unheard of in by-gone days.

On the accountability front, it is good news that some politicians have to declare their assets, although it is far from clear why members of the National Reform Council, charged with writing a new constitution, have been exempted. The junta has now confirmed that the next general election won’t be until 2016 and not in 2015 as earlier hinted. This means for sure that the military government will lead Thailand into the ASEAN Economic Community, a free-trade zone of 10 countries, to be formally launched in a little over a year from now.

On the negative front, martial law is still with us and is likely to remain well into next year. The government says it is necessary because of ongoing opposition to its rule. Martial law has barely affected most tourists and it is easy for farang to assume it’s not so important. But martial law gives the powers-that-be a lot of extra clout, especially when it comes to arresting people day or night and, in some cases, trying them in military courts which do not permit an appeal. It has been suggested that martial law should be lifted in tourist areas such as Pattaya, to which the government replies that organized opposition might well move to freed-up districts.

Free speech has been a victim of the coup which is virtually inevitable. The question is whether banning websites and discouraging demonstrations can ever bring about reconciliation, or whether the ongoing crackdown will merely solidify opposition which will burst forth sooner or later.

Increasingly, people are less impressed by official censorship since they take their views and cues from the social media.

Facebook, Twitter and the rest may not rule the world, but their influence is pervasive especially among younger citizens.

So what can we expect in 2015? There will be a new constitution and perhaps a lot of new regulations never seen before in Thailand. For example, it is possible (not certain) that there will be proposals to make the prime minister and the Cabinet directly elected by the people. We could also see a lifetime ban on politicians found guilty of corruption and even a reduction in the total number of MPs to tackle the issue of party-list members who have not been elected in any case.

The biggest challenge for the government is likely to be the economy. Growth rates have been revised downwards which means that Thailand may not be an economic leader at the launch of ASEAN as had once been predicted. It is also no exaggeration to say that Thailand has a lot of preparatory work to do in the next year. To give one example, the international language of ASEAN will be English. Outside of tourist areas, a great deal of learning among officials has to occur on the language front.

Here in Pattaya, 2015 will also be momentous. In January the reconstruction of Sukhumvit begins, underground tunnels and all, which is going to mean worse traffic jams than at present before the green light begins to shine in 2018, assuming we are lucky. There is also to be a new one-stop police shop at Bali Hai pier where more or less any tourist problem can be sorted out, as there will be a 24-hour service manned by all police departments. As always in Thailand, let’s wait and see.

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Youth Focus Schools are about people not paper There is one thing that parents always like to talk to me about at the school gates. They recall so vividly and so fondly their memories of their schooldays. One thing occurs every time – they remember the personalities that shaped their lives and they can point to specific incidents which changed them in some way, inspired them, or without exaggeration, made them what they are today.

I remember my first day at school as a five-year-old as if it were yesterday – even though it was actually almost 60 years ago! I remember being led with a feeling of awe, expectation and uncertainty through a maze of brightly-decorated corridors and then abandoned unceremoniously with Miss Miller, who was sitting at a piano in the midst of a group of bewildered toddlers, but who smiled sympathetically and reassuringly before the great classroom door... and my school

life began. A couple of hearty choruses of “Old MacDonald’s Farm” later I was at ease.

A seemingly anarchic playtime later, prodded and quizzed by what appeared to me to be giant children, then some enthusiastic coloring with the fattest and brightest crayons I had ever seen, stored in an old Bird’s Custard tin, and a burgeoning friendship with a boy called Colin, whose gangling height and freckled face reminded me of a giraffe, and my first school day was over.

It was the first of many, many days to be spent in school both as a pupil and then as a teacher.

Strangely, the things that seem to preoccupy me now, accreditation application forms, lesson plans, policies and appraisal forms, play no part in my previous life as a pupil. I can hardly remember a single lesson in all those years, except for the day that Gus, our benign chemistry teacher’s

demonstration with phosphorus, went wrong and his spotless white lab coat suddenly burst into flames.

What I remember from school are the people. It was the personalities, the quirks, the kindness and the cruelty of the teachers and the students who stand out in my memory as the heroes and the villains of my school life story.

The lesson I learned and always still try to remember is that schools are about people. We enter the world of learning as strangers in a strange land. We have a whole new culture to explore and we look for allies among our friends and from the ranks of the teachers we meet for somebody to take an interest in our plight and to guide us on our way.

As teachers we should never forget what school and the process of learning look and feel like from a child’s point of view. Every child is different and brings his or her own history, interests and talents

to school with them every day. Every child constructs their own image of what school means to them. A good teacher will be a willing accomplice in helping to form a positive picture of schooling by understanding how each child sees things.

There is often pressure in a school to treat every child as the same and to feed them all the same diet of information and knowledge. Every child, on the other hand, wants to be seen as a unique and special individual and wants to have their own special qualities recognized.

At Tara Pattana International School we want our students to wake up feeling as if every day was Christmas Day. We want them to have the same feelings of joy, expectation and discovery about coming to school as they do about Christmas.

by Peter Hartnell

If we can get half way to doing that, then we will have given our children a worthy, valuable and truly memorable present.

Merry Christmas.

Peter Hartnell is head teacher at Tara Pattana International School.

Real World Applications; an Incentive to Learn

by Dan Nicholson

At any stage of education it is important that, whenever possible, the purpose of the learning in the classroom is clear to the students and that they can see that their knowledge has some relevance to life outside the classroom. This is particularly important in primary school, when children begin to ask questions such as ‘Why do I go to school? Why do I need to know this?’

In early primary education, reading, writing and mathematics are probably the most important skills the children must learn and are arguably among the most important skills they will ever learn. It is therefore crucial that the children are able to see what a huge benefit it is to be competent and fluent in these skills and how

they are used, literally every day, by nearly everybody.

With this in mind, children are encouraged from the very beginning, by the example of their teachers, to see reading as a means to not only entertain, but also to find information and develop understanding.

As their level of reading and comprehension improves, the children begin to see that it gives them access to a world of stories, information, communication and news that previously had to be interpreted for them by adults.

It is particularly important that children see the applications for which writing can be used, as

writing is one of the more difficult skills to master. Therefore, from when children begin to write their first words, they are always asked to write for a purpose, whether it

be a list to remind; story or poem to entertain; a letter, email or note to communicate; a caption to explain; a diary to record; a poster, instructions or report to inform.

And today writing on a computer is as important as doing it on paper.

Some aspects of mathematics have obvious applications such as weighing and measuring, but it is still important to highlight situations in which they are used in everyday life. Other aspects of mathematics can seem somewhat abstract (such as calculating), so it is important that the children are shown how to apply their knowledge by presenting practical applications for it.

The most obvious and often

GIS takes gold in FOBISIA Under 15 games Sports stars from Garden International School (GIS) returned home with gold medals after a hugely successful competition against other British schools in Southeast Asia.

GIS, which is based in Ban Chang near Pattaya, sent a team to Traill International School in Bangkok for the FOBISIA Under 15 games. FOBISIA is the Federation of British International Schools in Asia.

The boys’ and girls’ teams both came home as swimming champions, while the boys also took

gold for track and field. The girls came third in their track and field contest.

After a toughly-fought football tournament, the GIS boys were runners-up and also came second in the basketball competition. The GIS girls’ team finished fourth in their football competition.

The results again confirm GIS’s position as a school that produces outstanding young athletes who are capable of competing at the very top levels.

Mark Beales is IB coordinator and English teacher at GIS.

used example is to use money and as this is probably the most common use of mathematics in everyday life; it is a good way to show the relevance in the ‘real world’ of the concepts and skills which they are acquiring in the primary classroom.

So one of the fundamental questions which primary educators continually ask themselves is, ‘Why are we teaching this and how can we show the children why they need to learn it?’ By doing so, we hope to ensure that what we deliver in the classroom enriches the lives of the children, not only at some distant point in their academic future, but daily throughout their school career.

Dan Nicholson is a Year 2 teacher at Mooltripakdee International School.

by Mark Beales

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Youth Focus

The Gender Agenda

by Matthew Bolton

The data from the 2013 Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Tests (colloquially known as SATs) for 11-year-old students shows, once again, girls significantly outperforming boys in the reading test. This has been the case every year since the Key Stage 2 tests were introduced in 1995.

This gender gap in reading has become a growing cause of concern and debate among parents, teachers and educational academics.

However, this isn’t a uniquely British phenomenon. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development organizes a tri-annual analysis of educational standards called PISA (Program for International Student Assessment) which collects data from some 65 countries around the world.

The last study, published in 2012, found that the reading results for girls were significantly better than those for boys in all 65 countries!

Clearly, therefore, there is something more fundamen-

tal going on here than one country’s specific cultural values or educational methods.

So, finding an answer to the question of why boys are less accomplished readers than girls is necessarily going to be a complex process that not only looks at educational and cultural issues but also factors in developmental differences between the genders. This is a field of study best left to academics but, as teachers and parents, we need to consider what we can do to encourage boys to value and enjoy reading.

In my opinion the key element is how

Christmas Fun at GIS

by Mark Beales Parents, students and staff from Garden International School (GIS) had fun at an actionpacked Christmas Fun Day. The day featured festive songs and dances from Primary students who performed in their houses (cobra, gecko, tiger and eagle) and also Christmas songs from our Secondary students, including a version of the new Band Aid 30 song.

Teachers arranged various activities and games, including a coconut shy, a chance to make your own Christmas card and the opportunity to throw wet sponges at teachers and students!

Friends of Garden PTA arranged for some great food and drinks for the event. There was also a raffle, which offered a range of great prizes.

Mark Beales is IB coordinator and English teacher at GIS.

young children experience literature and reading. All young children love stories.

Even before they have begun to read themselves, if a child has experienced having books read to them in a dramatic and engaging way by adults, they will have already started to associate words and writing with an absorbing and entertaining medium. In this way children can start learning to read with a positive attitude towards books and the words that propel them.

However, it is here, at the start of their formal education (in this context I am referring to the British and American systems where

children start compulsory education at the age of 5), that some children, especially boys, can be put off reading. In his book “Why Boys Fail: Saving Our Sons from an Educational System That’s leaving Them Behind,” Richard Whitmire asserts that the recent extra emphasis on literacy in the early years has put boys at a disadvantage.

“School reform pushed literacy demands into earlier and earlier grades,” he explained, “and boys are at a developmental disadvantage when it comes to early literacy challenges.”

Something similar has happened in the UK with the introduction of a rigorous synthetic phonics program in the Reception year. There is no doubt that synthetic phonics is an extremely effective method for learning to decode words. Problems can arise, however, when it is the only approach to reading children are introduced to and the skill of decoding words becomes divorced from any genuine experience of reading. This is the stage at which some boys, with their ‘developmental

disadvantage’, may start thinking of reading as a difficult chore and, even worse, begin to see themselves as people who ‘can’t read’ or ‘hate reading’.

In my experience, the most productive way of keeping young boys engaged with reading is an approach that mixes phonics with the traditional ‘reading for meaning’ method and, critically, regularly exposes them to stimulating, ageand gender-appropriate literature.

Matthew Bolton is a teacher at Mooltripakdee International School.

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Local Sports Local and International Motorsports Report Recent Race Updates: 2014 F1 News: Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton was officially crowned F1 world champion for the second time on Friday, Dec 5, 2014, at the FIA event in Qatar. Hamilton, who also took the title in 2008, clinched it at the final race in Abu Dhabi last month, taking 11 wins in total across the season and notching up 384 points in total.

Upcoming Races: 2015 Calendar Forthcoming www.formula1.com (free live timing and scoring online) **All events will be shown on Star Sports Asia 2014 NASCAR News: 2014 Season completed. Kevin Harvick is the NASCAR champion.

Upcoming Races: 2015 Calendar Forthcoming www.nascar.com (free live timing and scoring online) **All events will be shown on Star Sports Asia 2014 Indy Car News: 2014 Season completed. Australian Driver Will Power is champion.

Upcoming Races: 2015 Calendar Forthcoming 2014 MotoGP News: Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez clinches his 12th MotoGP win of the season at Sepang to draw level with Mick Doohan’s premier class record, Rossi second as Pedrosa blows chances.

Upcoming Race: Season Complete Mar 29 2015 Qatar MotoGP

www.motogp.com (free live timing and scoring online) 2014 World Sports Car News: Porsche wins the battle at Interlagos, Brazil, but Toyota wins the war and WEC championship for 2014.

Upcoming Races: 2015 Calendar Forthcoming www.fiawec.com (free live timing and scoring online) **All events will be shown on Euro sport LIVE **Local Thailand Motorsports Schedule 2014** Race 7 & 8 10-14 December 2014 Bangsaen, Chonburi* * date and venue subject to change

Thai racer Stuvik tests GP2 car Following the Formula 1 race at Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi, the Formula 1, GP2 and GP3 series arranged a multiple-day end-of-season test for up-and-coming drivers to test the larger machinery. Thailand’s Sandy Kraokaew Stuvik tested in the GP2 Series, the first day with Italian team Rapax and the last two days with the French ART team.

The Thai driver, being one of the youngest in this field, learnt much from driving the 4-liter V8-powered 620-hp GP2 car, and harvested a large amount of information from the onboard telemetric systems, to allow him to work more on his personal preparation to handle these powerful cars.

Stuvik also tested the slightly-less-powered World Series by Renault

3.5-liter cars for two days at Motorland Circuit in Spain with Pons Racing. The WSR and GP2 are the two main recruiting levels for drivers moving to Formula 1.

Inherently difficult to drive competitively, the drivers usually need several years of preparation and testing to be able to fight for the top in these cars.

Stuvik himself said after completing three grueling days of testing, “This was three very tough days of testing and although I have trained non-stop for this, I struggled a bit on the last day. The cars are extremely physical to drive, with loads up towards 4G in almost every corner and huge acceleration and deceleration capabilities.

It is a lot of fun to drive, but our focus both for the WSR and this GP2 test has

been to learn where and how we must improve to be competitive in the series next season. The objective is to win, and to do this we need to learn. Considering that almost all the other drivers here are regular drivers from WSR and GP2, I do feel very much the rookie, but I will come back stronger. I want to thank my sponsors Singha, the Pizza Company and Dacon Inspection Services for giving a Thai kid

a chance to reach this level.

It is their enormous support that makes it possible for us to fly the Thai flag high and hear the Thai national anthem at racing circuits around the world.”

Having recently won the EuroFormula Open Formula 3 Championship, Stuvik is actively looking for his next step up the ladder towards becoming Thailand’s first Formula 1 driver in modern times.

Thailand hosts the first La Posta Cup The Thai Polo and Equestrian Club grounds in eastern Pattaya were the setting for the La Posta Cup competition, conducted from November 28-30, and held for the first time in Thailand.

The La Posta Cup, a perpetual trophy, had its beginnings in Argentina, with the inaugural event taking place in 1973. The trophy was played up to 14-goal standard. Santiago Bachmann, the 36-year-old Thai Polo and Equestrian Club manager and senior resident veterinary surgeon, arranged the tournament, which featured players representing four

competing teams: Adamas, Hong Kong, Maple Leaf, and Paisano.

In the first round, held on the 28th, Paisano downed Hong Kong while Maple Leaf defeated

Adamas. The semi-finals took place the next day, with Adamas roaring into the final by downing Paisano while Maple Leaf downed Hong Kong.

The final, to be played

between Adamas and Maple Leaf, was delayed due to inclement weather and had been postponed until a date to be fixed, although Santiago said it will take place in December.

FEI World Cup Jumping SEA League final Hamilton officially crowned F1 world champion again

Championship joy at Toyota title after ‘epic race’ Photo credit to Crash.net & Sportscarracingnews.com

Bobby Brooks™ Follow me on Twitter: @racebobby

The third and final round of the FEI World Cup Jumping SEA League took place between November 28 and 30 at the Thai Polo and Equestrian Club grounds in Pattaya. The International Equestrian Fe d e r a t i o n - s a n c t i o n e d competition, which featured eight competitors, saw Siengsaw Lertratanachai emerge victorious in this final round.

All three rounds of this FEI World Cup Jumping SEA League have been held at the well-appointed

Thai Polo and Equestrian Club, the only organization officially sanctioned by the FEI, the world’s governing body.

While the second round, which took place only a couple of weeks ago was entirely made up of Thai competitors, the events are open to international teams as well as local participants.

This third round saw a French team of two and one Swedish national, who has lived a long time in Thailand, take on the five Thai equestrians.

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Our Community Graduation Ceremony

by Derek Franklin At a ceremony which took place on the first Saturday of December, 60 students from the Redemptorist Vocational School for People with Disabilities received their graduation certificates.

On arrival at the school in 2012 the students were offered a variety of courses to study: Information Technology, Electronic Repair, Business English and Informal Education.

After two years of study the students have learned new skills and gained knowledge, but they have also gained confidence and their self-esteem has grown.

Students at the school come from all over the Kingdom.

One such student was 30-year-old Jim who arrived at the school in 2012 on what looked like a homemade go-kart.

Disabled since the age of 2, he is unable to sit upright and although no primary or secondary school would accept him, he managed to attend classes at an informal education center. At the Vocational School he studied Information Technology, successfully graduated and is now employed at a local hospital in his home province

MERCY kids’ exam

of Chumphon.

Almost 3,000 students have graduated from the school since it first opened its doors in 1984. Not only have they gone on to find employment, they are being treated as equals, earning equal salaries and with equal rights.

Four children from the MERCY Pattaya Children’s Home were given a rare opportunity when David Goldsack, principal of Rayong English Programme School in Ban Chang, put them forward for the prestigious Cambridge English examination, after giving them tuition in his own time.

If successful, this will give them a much wider choice of careers: academia, medicine, technology, the hospitality industry, etc.

– all would benefit from an applicant’s knowledge of English and could give the children a distinct advantage in the future.

MERCY Pattaya is grateful for the dedication and commitment shown by David – a fine example of equal educational opportunity.

Community Service and a Birthday Cake

by Derek Franklin To honor the 87th birthday of His Majesty the King, 40 students from the Redemptorist Vocational School for People with Disabilities took time off from their studies to perform community service in the local area behind Big C Extra. In the mid morning heat they swept the small sois which the regular street cleaners seem to forget about, and by the time they finished there was not a plastic bag, cigarette end, food container or dog dropping to be seen.

While the students were sweeping the streets, members of the Chefs’ Association of Pattaya City and East Coast were arriving at the school to put together, as they do each year, Pattaya’s largest birthday cake.

Redemptorist Center Chapel Catholic Mass Schedule

Daily 06:30 (English) Sunday 08:30 (Thai), 10:00 (English)

Sukhumvit Road KM145 Between North & Central Pattaya Roads

038 422 290 Celebrate Mass in the chapel built by Fr. Ray Brennan

Each member chef baked a small square cake at their respective hotels and restaurants, which were then transported with care to the Father Ray Foundation where they were all put together to create one large cake.

The finish cake measured one meter across and five

meters in length, filled with cream and decorated with raisins, sprinkles and candied fruits. The waiting children and students were eager for a slice.

Father Peter, president of the Father Ray Foundation, was on hand to welcome Poramit, former member

of parliament for Pattaya, who was given the honor of cutting the first slice.

A large slice of cake was waiting for the street sweepers on their return to school, and there was one word that was repeated often, ‘aroy’, the local word for delicious.

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You & Your Pets

Ringworm threatens dogs, cats and people

by Dr. RJ Peters

Ringworm is not a disease.

In fact, it’s not even a worm.

Rather, it’s a highly contagious fungus that can spread to other pets and humans alike. Children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems are particularly vulnerable.

Check your pet’s skin regularly for signs of ringworm.

The condition may be difficult to detect due to the animal’s fur coat, so look carefully for the following symptoms: • Dandruff-like scaling in the depths of the coat • Red lesions on the head, chest, forelegs and the ridge of the back • Scaling, crusting, thickening and reddening of the skin • Circular patches of hair loss (alopecia) on the head, tail or the ridge of the dog or cat’s back.

Because this fungal infection can potentially spread over a pet’s body and infect other animals and people, it’s important that you see your vet at once for an accurate diagnosis if you see any skin problem. Your vet may use an ultraviolet light, look at suspect hairs under a microscope, or take

a culture of the affected area.

Treatment depends on the severity of the infection. A veterinarian may prescribe a medicated shampoo or ointment and/or oral medications. Once treatment begins, lesions should begin to heal in a matter of weeks.

Meanwhile, because ringworm lives on both skin and hair, it can be easily transmitted by loose hair on carpet or furniture. So while your pet is being treated, it’s a good idea to do a thorough cleaning of your home environment to remove any contaminants.

• Vacuum any carpet or furniture that your pet has contact with (including underneath beds and couches)

• Wash down surfaces with a good cleaning agent • Restrict your pet to areas of the house that are easy to clean, such as rooms with tile floors.

• Avoid contact with the animal until all symptoms have cleared.

As with many conditions and diseases, the healthier the animal, the less susceptible it is to infection. Ringworm infestation is much more common and more easily contracted if the animal has a weakness, such as being very young (immune systems may not be fully developed yet), previous or existing problems with fleas or mites (which bite and cause breaks in the skin), long hair (which protects the spores from sunlight which may repel them from attaching), or contact with infected grooming tools used on other animals.

This situation is one that requires a good relationship with your veterinarian, because you may be seeing each other often for a while!

Cats for You in Pattaya

Cats for You is a great and much needed service in our area, but Paul and Sandra point out that adopting a cat or kitten is a longterm commitment with costs such as feeding and veterinary fees.

Many adopters find it’s a good idea to adopt two animals so that they can enjoy each others’ company as well as yours. Contact Paul and Sandra on 0852875004 or look at their useful website http://cats4youinpattaya.webs.com/

Oreo

This small kitten has had a tough start to her little life and has some spinal damage. She can get around well on her own by scooting about on her bottom.

Oreo also has to wear nappies so any prospective new owner would have to be prepared to change them on a regular basis, just like any other baby!

Jelly

This fun-loving playful puss has been with us for a while now. She did go to a new home but was picked on by the other resident cat and was brought back.

She has now grown into a very loving cat that just loves to get under your feet.

She enjoys gardening and in fact likes to help you with whatever you are doing.

Madge

Although she looks a little stern in this photo Madge is one of the loveliest and liveliest cats that we have here.

She just loves a good cuddle and would definitely need a home with a garden to play in as one of her favorite pastimes is tearing about on the grass and climbing up the trees.

Yana

You’re probably prepared in case a member of your family gets injured or has a medical problem. But do you know what to do if your pet chokes on a bone or is involved in an accident? This Pattaya Today feature will help answer some common first aid questions related to your pets. Such information could mean the difference between life and death.

Dog Bites

Yana is named after the Russian lady who found her with a broken leg about a year or so ago.

Her leg is fully healed now and has a steel pin permanently and very successfully implanted. This friendly cat likes lots of love and will sit on your lap all day, if you have the time that is!

Cat Corner Tip

by Dr. RJ Peters to Pattaya’s cat lovers

If another dog bites your pet, get it to a vet or the clinic as soon as possible.

Dog bites can pull a lot of hair, debris and bacteria into the wound. If it’s not cleaned out and treated quickly, the wound can become infected.

Going to the Dogs...

I think we are drawn to dogs because they are the uninhibited creatures we might be if we weren’t certain we knew better. They fight for honor at the first challenge, make love with no moral restraint, and they do not for all their marvelous instincts appear to know about death. Being such wonderfully uncomplicated beings, they need us to do their worrying. ~George Bird Evans, Troubles with Bird Dogs

If you have to move, there are things to consider. The cat can’t help pack, but his or her needs must be met, too. It’s usually best, if you have the luxury, to wait until you are completely moved into the new place before releasing Fluffy there. And then, it’s helpful to introduce her to one room at a time. That is, keep Fluffy in one room until she is comfortable there, and then let her explore another room, increasing her “territory” one room at a time. Some cats fit in more quickly, and if you are in tune with your kitty, you will know.

Dr. Peters is the author of three informative and entertaining books about household pets. They include Our Amazing Cats, and Our Amazing Cats Vol. 2, now available from Amazon Books and at www.ouramazingcats.com. Her newest book is Our Amazing Dogs. To download eBook versions of any or all three books (about 200 baht each), go to http://youniquesolutions.com/3Books. html. Dr. Peters also publishes a free newsletter, The Kitty Times. To subscribe, go to: http://www.theproblemcat.com. (Proceeds from book sales help support abandoned cats; the books help support your emotional health through their heartwarming stories.)

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