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Sad day for journos As I write this I realise that my text has no discernable link to Pattaya or Thailand and, indeed, that for many readers the thought of a sad day for journalists might result in the crying of crocodile tears. But I will persist. I want to comment on the passing within the past fortnight at the age of 93 of a gentleman named Benjamin
Dave Buckley comments on the passing of one of the world’s top journalists
Crowninshield Bradlee, better known as Ben Bradlee. If you were born outside the United States of America I guess you might be forgiven for saying Ben Who? But for Americans of a certain age – and journalists worldwide – the man with the amazing middle name will be long remembered as the executive editor of the
Washington Post who had the courage to withstand enormous pressure from his government to publish the series of articles that exposed the Watergate Scandal. History tells us that the revelations of Bradlee’s reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein (or WoodStein as they
became collectively known) eventually led to the resignation of President Publisher Pattaya Property Consultants Co Ltd 21/27 M5 Soi Nern Plub Waan Nongprue • Banglamung Chonburi 20150 Tel: 038 406519 or 08 6335 2474
Nixon. Pause to think about that ... the stories compiled by a couple of good reporters led to the downfall of the then most powerful man in the world. In the movie about the scandal, All the President’s Men, Bradlee was played by Jason Robards in an Oscar-winning performance for best actor in a supporting role. In the film Bradlee (Robards) utters the words: “Nothing’s riding on this except the, uh, first amendment to the Constitution, freedom of the press, and maybe the future of the country.”
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Now I have no way of knowing if Ben Bradlee did actually utter those words but I would like to think that he did as they summed up the situation well. I don’t wish to play down the excellent work of the reporters Woodward and Bernstein but in my mind the fact remains that without the courage and trust of Bradlee their stories might never have appeared. In a TV interview after Bradlee’s death Woodward described him as “possibly the greatest editor of the 20th Century”. I’ve had the privilege of working with a few top editors in the UK but I doubt if any of them would begrudge Bradlee this accolade. Journalists in general are a much maligned bunch and I wouldn’t contend for a second that there are no bad apples in the barrel but I feel that the work of Bradlee and WoodStein raised the bar for, and value of, quality reporters to a whole new level and I’m grateful to them for that. It may be cynical of me to say this but, somehow, I can’t see their investigative work ever being repeated here in Thailand. When it comes to trying to say something meaningful about the crazy things that happen in this country I admit I go missing. Oh for a little of the courage of Benjamin Crowninshield Bradlee.
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contents • leisure
cover story
leisure
The Riviera Jomtien’s great sales
It’s hip to be WV
41•pleasant
surprise:
The
Chow
Hound
happened across the recently opened Wine Village close to the Marriott hotel and is glad he did.
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Riviera Group have announced the launch of their biggest project to date – The Riviera Jomtien. At a little more than 67,000sqm it will be one of Pattaya’s biggest single buildings.
63•keeping
it
in the family: This
month
our
quiz
asks
how
much do you know about
famous
people
who
related
to
are other
famous people?
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Check out the eco-friendly credentials of the Green Cascade in Bang Saray.
44
G Land announce plans to site the tallest building in ASEAN in Bangkok.
The block of The Bay!
83•get ready for the fireworks: Late in this
Kingdom step into new
month Pattaya will host an international fireworks
field with latest project.
competition with the best views from Beach Road.
advertisers • page numbers
AAAA Real Estate
62
Acorn Distribution
71,77
Akvavit Grill & Bar
82
Arcadia Beach Resort (HH)
53-55
Arise Asia
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BBX Barter Company
67
Beach Properties
78-79
Centara Grand Residence (Tulip)
10-11
City Center Residence (Matrix)
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Coastal Real Estate
57
Colliers International
22-23
Collingbourne Auctions
82
Colossus Group
20
Defence International Security Services
40
D-Sign Furniture
28
Elegance Condominium @ Cosy Beach
70
Euro Design
73
FARANG Services
4-5
Finance Confidential
30
Foodland Supermarket
72
Gecko Properties
29
German-Thai Group
24
Green Cascade Inside front cover Global Property
40
Global Solidor
24
Golden Tulip Hotel & Residence (Tulip)
36-37
Green Field Villas 5
50-52
Häfele (Thailand) Limited
48
New Nordic
Supplement
North Beach (Nova)
17
Ocean Pacific (Nova)
39
Onyx, The Orient, The (Matrix and Nova)
34-35 33, Back cover
Pacific Bay (Nova)
7
Pattaya Channel
65
Pattaya Realty
14
Pattaya Realty Commercial
15
Pattaya Rent-a-Car/Bike
87
Real Estate Broker Association Real Estate Magazine (Russian edition) Rightmove Pattaya Riviera, The – Wongamat Royal Tulip Suites Sands Condominium
96-97 25 Supplement Cover, 3 46-47 49
Shenanigan’s
69, 92
Southpoint (Kingdom Property)
42-43
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Thai Business Help Town & Country Property Vision, The (Matrix) Waterfront, The (Tulip Group)
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news • property
Show attracts the buyers Developers report many sales and prospects
More than 1,240 buyers and investors attended the 2nd Pattaya Property Show held at the Dusit Thani Pattaya on October 3rd-5th. In excess of 60 exhibitors took part including leading local developers, realtors and property media. The show was officially opened by Pattaya City’s deputy mayor, Khun Ronnakit Eakasing. Exhibitors included A+ Properties, Riviera, Del Mare, The Ville, Ramon Land, Ocean Residential, Sands, Onyx, SC Asset, Rightmove Pattaya, Baan Talay, Naphak Property Plus, The Surf, The 12 Real Estate, Beli Slon, AD Properties,
Pictures at an exhibition: Deputy mayor Khun Ronnakit Eakasing is interviewed after performing the official opening. Looking on is organiser Charlie Warner. Visitors to the Norwegian stand at the Pattaya Property Show at the Dusit (above, right).
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T&C gain entrepreneur award Pattaya South-based brokerage Town & Country Properties gained top honours in the Property Class of the recently introduced Expat Entrepreneur Awards which were handed out in Bangkok recently. The awards were organised by Big Chilli magazine and Bangkok Now (BNOW Co Ltd), the networking community based in the capital. T&C managing director Cees Cuijpers, who accepted the award, said: “It’s always nice to have your efforts recognised by others and I would like to say a big thanks to the organisers of the event.”
Global Insurance, Elegance, The Surf, Kingdom Property, Naturaza Art, Mosiac, Siam Realty Group, Number 1 Tower, Global Top Group, Horizon, Veranda Residence, Pattaya City, New Nordic, Siam Oriental and Norwegian. Charlie Warner, CEO of Exact Trading, organisers of the show said: “Real estate industry sales have, as we know, been slow over the past six months, so we organised this exhibition to promote and stimulate sales in the region. “This was the largest real estate expo ever held outside Bangkok, and, although the attendance was
slightly lower than last January’s event, several exhibitors have already reported stand sales at the Dusit and more sales are anticipated in the next few weeks.” Gery Kis, CEO at Onyx, said: “We were very pleased with the show and have several clients due to book including one investor who is going ahead with an entire floor at our Marriott Executive Apartments in South Pattaya.” Sirinapa Potising, head of Sales at Dusit Group said: “We sold a property at our Baan Dusit Pattaya Hill project for Bt7.7m within 30 minutes of the opening of the show. On the second day we sold another in the same project for Bt4.5m and completed on a Bt1.2m condo at Dusit Grand Park.” Exact Trading are now planning the Thai Property Expo at the Conrad Bangkok on November 7th-9th which will bring developments from all over Thailand to attract Bangkok-based Thai and expat investors and buyers. Real estate already confirmed covers Pattaya, Bang Saray, Rayong, Changmai, Khao Yai, Koh Chang and Hua Hin. Visit www.thaipropertyexpo. com for more info.
cover story • dave buckley
A mega new project from
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he Riviera Group recently announced that their new launch for high season will be their biggest project yet. At a little more than 67,000sqm The Riviera, Jomtien will be one of Pattaya’s largest single buildings. It’s not just large, it’s mega large, comprising a single 46 storey tower housing 1,053 units along with 25 commercial units on the ground. The Riviera Jomtien follows hot on the heels of the success of The Riviera Wongamat Beach which was launched last November. Last year The Riviera Wongamat Beach burst into the property scene with a dramatic showroom the likes of which Pattaya had not seen (and a considerable price tag to go with it). The project became an instant success and, according to Winston Gale, owner of Riviera Group, it is now marching on towards being 85 per cent sold with three more years until completion of the project. So it made common sense that a winning formula be brought to the ever-expanding Jomtien area with the aptly named “The Riviera, Jomtien”. But that said, to me the risk seems enormous, let’s just look at the project and numbers. In context According to Winston, the building itself is “just over 67,000 sqm”. To put this in context this makes it 40 per cent larger than The Palm (the award-winning project that Winston developed in partnership with Nova Group) and 10 per cent larger than The Riviera in Wongamat Beach. With a total project value of Bt3.8bn, this is certainly a colossal undertaking, especially given the recent months of political woes and noticeable drop in foreign interest in the real estate market. So I asked Winston a few questions about the project. REm: “Winston, good news travels fast, I hear the term ‘hot cakes’ being mentioned in the same sentence as ‘The Riviera, Jomtien’, what’s actually happening?”
WG: “Yes it’s been a very busy period for us. We felt confident with what we were launching, but as you are aware, it’s a significant size of project and so the risks are therefore greater, too. “That said, we are pleased to say that in the first three weeks of marketing the project in a relatively low-key manner, we were still inundated with agents, investors and individual early buyers wanting to buy units. “As of today, we are 52 per cent sold and so are delighted with the uptake and response to the project and the way the Riviera brand has carried forward.” REm: “That’s a crazy amount of sales in no time at all especially given the market’s mood currently. Why do you think that is?” Highly delighted WG: “Well we were surprised too. We reached 50 per cent sales at The Palm in six months which was quick given the recovering political situation back then, the same 50 per cent was achieved at The Riviera last year in four months and we were highly delighted. But this time for The
Riviera Jomtien in just three weeks to achieve the same 50 per cent of sales, that has been incredible for us. “The feedback from the buyers is that they really liked what we did at the original Riviera, and so when they heard about possibly another Riviera project coming, they simply waited for it. “It’s good brand building for us because so many of these buyers are Thai and it is not easy to gain their trust without using a name like CBRE as we did last year.” REm: I’m aware you’re also building another large showroom. Will this have the same look as the existing Wongamat one and are you spending quite the same amount as before? WG: “Yes, again were going to great lengths to do something special with the showroom and, of course, the costs are not cheap to achieve this. It’s based upon the same format as before, but we intend to try and keep things fresh and develop ideas further. “Similar expenses as our Wongamat showroom but our buyers are expecting us to deliver something unique and special again, so that’s
precisely what we are aiming to do.” At this point it’s worth noting that I have seen the Riviera Group’s Facebook that shows weekly updates of the showroom’s construction. In fact, interestingly, they even have an extensive album of pictures showing The Riviera Wongamat’s showroom construction from a green grass field to the night before it opened – all 130 photos, it’s a quite fascinating photo project. REm: “I see you have a Brand Ambassador and a famous one at that (Metinee Kingpayome). Why the shift from a pretty, unknown model in the original Riviera to a household face and name for the new one?”
Pictured on the facing page are Winston Gale with the scale model for the new Jomtien project and brand ambassador Metinee Kingpayome imparting the message that Riviera living is very much a lifestyle choice.
Strategic move WG: “It was a strategic move of course. When you want to move a concept onwards and upwards, you have to keep changing and developing ideas. “The move to get a famous face aligned to the project was one of these changing and developing ideas. Foreigners may have no idea who she is, but you are right, she is very famous to the Thai audience and that suits us nicely.” |
l The Riviera Jomtien will officially launch in Central Festival (Ground Floor) on November 19th – 26th. For further information call Thor on 087-4996551 or Min on 081-577-0645.
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G Land flies high with The Super Tower By the year 2019 Bangkok will be home to the tallest building in ASEAN and one of the world’s top 10 skyscrapers. Aptly called The Super Tower, it will be built by Grand Canal Land Public Company Limited (G Land), one of the country’s leading property developers. The Super Tower will stand 615 metres tall and have a total of 125 floors. It is positioned as not just a world-class attraction but also ASEAN’s new economic hub. Yotin Boondicharern, chairman of G Land, said: “Spanning more than 320,000sqm of construction area, The Super Tower is going to be the main building of The Grand Rama 9 that has already had numerous facilities. “At present, The Grand Rama 9 covers 73-rai, with a total construction area of 1.2m sqm, which can serve 200,000-300,000 people per day, under the Bt100bn investment budget.” The project will be at the heart of the Rama 9 Intersection, off Ratchadapisek Road, next to the MRT Phra Ram 9 Station, the BTS Asoke Station, Airport Rail Link, and Sirat Expressway.
There are many elements within The Grand Rama 9. These include a residential project (Belle Grand Rama 9); an office complex (G Land Tower - The 9th TOWERS - Unilever Headquarters); convention and banqueting facilities; shopping arcades (Central Plaza Grand Rama 9 – The Shoppes Grand Rama 9), and a luxury hotel. These projects, managed by G Land, have generated vibrant cashflow allowing G Land to invest further and launch The Super Tower. Mixed-use Mr Yotin adds: “Embracing the mixedused development concept, The Super Tower will divide its utility space into three zones. Firstly, it will have highrise buildings for premium offices. Meeting international standards, these buildings will function 24 hours a day to facilitate the work flow of global firms. “Secondly, The Super Tower will include a six-star hotel to accommodate the world’s top-class guests. “Thirdly, it will present an attraction in the form of an observation tower that will bring visitors to the
Embracing the mixedused development concept, The Super Tower will divide its utility space into three zones.
skyline so they can enjoy the city’s stunning panoramic views.” The front area of The Super Tower will be developed as a convention and exhibition centre with well in excess of 6,000sqm of utility space. This centre will feature an open-air, green zone on its top, perfect for outdoor and recreational activities. In addition, The Super Tower promises to provide adequate parking space and convenient access to shopping as the Shoppes Grand Rama 9 will be directly connected with The Super Tower. The Super Tower Project is designed under the concept as an environmentally-friendly and energyefficient facility. G Land has recruited Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM), one of the world’s top experts in tall buildings, as the consulting firm for its The Super Tower. Customers, therefore, can be rest assured of The Super Tower’s safety. This world-class skyscraper will have quake-proof design, efficient emergency response system and more. “It will be the pride of all Thais,” concluded Mr Yotin.
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special report • dave buckley
Go green with Green Cascade
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former brother-in-law of mine (unfortunately there has been more than one) used to have a favourite saying which went along the lines of: “You get what you pay for in this life.” As I am sure it is abundantly clear to you what he was saying was that, if you are prepared to settle for second best, that is exactly what you will get. I am reminded of his adage when I think about green, eco-friendly matters in relation to property developments. Essentially my feeling is that if buyers do not ask for environmentally friendly measures in the condos and houses they purchase then they are not going to get them. You get what you pay for! Consider the position of any developer. I’m confident that most, if asked, would say that they would like to incorporate more green elements in their projects. But they have to perform a balancing act between “greenness” and being price competitive. No developer – especially those with shareholders to answer to – is going to go totally green if he feels he cannot then compete on price. But, slow up a minute, does green have to equal more expensive?
An unequivical “no” is the answer I received from Elmar Kleiner, whose OIA (Office for Interior and Architecture) company in Jomtien have devised the masterplan for the Green Cascade project at Bang Saray. Given the measures incorporated in Green Cascade I believe they more than justify the use of the word “green” in their name. When talking to Elmar he explained why some of the suggestions his company made on Green Cascade have little or no price implications. Buildings orientation “Take simple measures such as the orientation of the project,” said Elmar. “By siting the buildings at a certain angle to make the best use of breezes off the sea we can make big savings on other cooling devices such as the use of air-conds.” He added that public corridors in condos are much better not enclosed for the sake of cross ventilation, energy saving and projects can even save on an unnecessary cost of some windows by doing so. Green Cacade will be built on 27 rai of land some two-three minutes away from the beach. It will comprise around 500 condo units in seven
By siting the buildings at a certain angle to make the best use of breezes off the sea we can make big savings on other cooling devices such as the use of air-conds.
buildings measuring just five storeys high. So it’s “not so dense” as one of the developers put it. In addition there will be 112 houses on the project, many of them set around an existing lake or alongside 11 other water features. On the edge The condo units will be built on the edges to the north and west of the project to ensure they do not block off the sea breezes. Simple, but effective. When creating the communal corridors going past the condo units even the shading from the sun has been taken into account. That’s how “green” OIA and the developers want Green Cascade to be. So what of other green measures? Well, all the car parking at Green Cascade will be around the edge of the development so no exhaust fumes where the children might be playing. The plan is for a solar-powered cart service to ferry residents to their units if they are carrying heavy items such as luggage. Add to this the extensive use of LED lighting, the price of which is coming down rapidly. LED may still be more expensive when compared to conventional lighting but the savings
to them that the long-term savings in areas such as maintenance and repairs, reduced water usage, lower electricity costs can more than pay for themselves. Not many companies in Thailand are capable of analysing lifecycle costs in a meaningful way. Only now are we managing to convince clients of the positive impact of incorporating green measures.” There are a variety of different residential houses and condominium apartments in sizes to suit individual needs. Four types of houses are set around the natural lake, the pool and garden. There will be some 16 Lake Villas of 154 sqm, 24 Pool Villas of 126 sqm, 22 Garden Villas of 100-150 sqm, and 25 Townhouses of 84-125 sqm.
They (the
Maximum space The condominiums comprise 35 sqm one-bedroom units, and 70 sqm two bedroom apartments. Each unit is carefully designed to maximize space and make the most of the stunning resort’s lake and pools, the sea and
green
developers) were interested in lifecycle costs – not just the initial outlay – when considering
measures.
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mountain views that surround Green Cascade. For those interested in the Feng Shui aspects of a project it ticks many of the boxes. Residents can enjoy the amazing views from inside and outside the resort. There will be greenery and water at every twist and turn and there are even plans for an on-site bicycle track to help residents stay fit without the fear of being knocked off their bikes. Also they can rest safe and secure with 24-hour security system, secured parking and CCTV. The development will have its own clubhouse, fitness room and steam rooms. There will also be relaxation zones and a kids’ playground. Prices at Green Cascade start from Bt1.1m for a condo unit and Bt3.5m for a townhouse. * Bangsaray Tropical Homes, the company developing Green Cascade, is a group of experienced people with extensive experience and resources in real estate development, construction and the maintenance of large-scale residential property projects in Thailand. They have been operating their businesses in Pattaya since 2004 and between them have been involved in more than 15 projects. |
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mean they soon pay for themselves. “With LED lighting you can get a return on your investment within six months to two years of purchase,” said Elmar. “Why would you want to buy anything else?” It’s a similar story with invector air-cond units. Initially they cost more but they soon pay for themselves in savings on the electricity bills and they have the added benefit of being noticably quiter. Trust me, I’ve got a couple. My wife was initially unhappy with me for paying more for them but now, like the invectors themselves, she remains very quiet. OIA have recommended the inclusion of solar panels to supply the energy to heat the water for the kitchens and showers. Also rainwater will be recycled for use in toilets and irrogation. Elmar praised Bangsaray Tropical Homes Co Ltd*, the developers of Green Cascade, for having “an open ear” with regard to green considerations. “They plan to run the project long-term, not just build it, sell it and hand it over to a juristic committee. They were interested in quality and the lifecycle costs – not just the inital outlay – when considering green measures,” he said. “We were able to demonstrate
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hai massage, when performed by trained professionals and in the right surroundings, is truly an envigorating and enhancing experience and one I regret not engaging in more often. So I was especially pleased with myself when in between breakfast and lunchtime meetings in the Jomtien area recently I found the time to fit in a two-hour “stress-busting” session at The Oasis Spa. For those not familiar with The Oasis it nestles within the gardens of the Chateau Dale complex off Thappraya Road, Jomtien. It is not the sort of place you just happen across while out walking. You have to know what you want and where you are going. Though, that said, I believe they run a minibus service to take hotel residents to and from the spa so walking need not enter the equation. In such a small space it it simply impossible to list all the various treatments but I feel it is accurate to say that the spa has an answer for most needs and budgets. Take their Signature Massages as an example. These range from an Aromatherapy Hot Oil Massage lasting an hour at Bt1,350 to The Voyage of the
Golden Lanna, a “musical masterpiece” lasting one-and-a-half hours for Bt5,900. they also provide a Four Hands massage (pictured) priced at Bt2,500 for the hour. It should be noted that service (10 per cent) and VAT (seven per cent) are added to these figures. I chose a King of Oasis Massage which is mainly aimed at men (there is also a Queen of Oasis one). The King is priced at Bt3,900 but when you add the ++ it works out at a little more than Bt4,500. It combines Thai massage with aromatherapy techniques and is unofficially labelled “stress-management” Thai style. I would not argue with that. Oasis Spas have a deserved reputation for quality. They also operate in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket. The decor at the Pattaya spa is excellent and when you enter you know you are in for a pleasant and relaxing experience. Many people buy gift vouchers for loved ones to attend the spa as a special experience for a birthday or other notable occasion. Me? I will try to get along there as often as time permits. l Contact 038 364 070 or visit www.oasisspa.net David Buckley
health • dr iain corness
Dr Iain Corness (left) is a medical doctor who has worked in the UK, Europe and Australia, before coming to Thailand in 1997 to become a consultant at the Bangkok Hospital Pattaya (email: inquiry@bph.co.th). He has been writing for newspapers and magazines since 1967 and is currently a special correspondent for the Pattaya Mail, technical editor for Asean Autobiz, and contributor to many coffee table magazines in Thailand.
Chemo, cancer and croaking
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ancer is still a word which induces fear. And in many cases, rightly so. Cancer can be a killer, but not always so. There are many people who have had cancer and lived to tell the tale. My dear old mum had cancer of the womb and ended up having a hysterectomy before she was 50 years of age. She is now 91, so I think we can safely say the operation was a success! The treatment for cancer is classically surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Much depends upon the type of cancer, and how long it has been growing, and how far it has spread. This can be a single modality, or combined. There is also much work being done with the immune system and cancers, with a vaccine for some types of cancer on the horizon. However, I came across an article the other day referring to advanced breast cancer survival rates and
What is the point of saying you can have Drug A, to give you two extra months of life, when that is a life of misery?
compared two similar kinds of cytotoxic drugs. The end result of the study was that Drug A was more effective than Drug B, but had significantly more side effects as well. Reading further, it was reported that Drug B extended life by 13 point something months, while Drug A had the sufferer living 15 point something months, however the downside to these two extra months included mouth ulcers, infections and low blood counts. However, the researchers had come to the conclusion that Drug A was best. Best for whom? I ask you, best for whom? In my book, it wasn’t the patient! Yes, it’s my old hobby horse – the Quality of Life. What is the point of saying you can have Drug A, to give you two extra months of life, when that is a life of misery? One thing is for sure, I will put my last baht on the fact that none of the research team took either drug! At least
the famous medico John Hunter gave himself syphilis to try to find the cure. And it wasn’t the ‘fun’ way, but self-administered syphilitic pus. You won’t find that kind of dedication today, even though some people would call it foolishness. We must never forget that in all our research we are not dealing here with body cancers – we are dealing with patients that have cancer! We, the medical profession, must treat the whole person, not the disease. Now I mentioned breast cancer earier in this item for a couple of reasons. One is the fact that screening tests can be done, and I would suggest that all you ladies over the age of 40 (or over the age of 30 if your mother or a maternal aunt died of breast cancer) should consider annual mammograms in addition to your monthly breast self examination. Think well, and stay well.
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the chow hound ... Wine Village at Royal Garden Plaza
Hound stumbles onto a house of fusion curries are available; even a dish called “deep fried spare ribs” which had The Hound completely intrigued. The Hound played a little safe by ordering an appetizer version of goong chai nampla (raw shrimp with lime and garlic). The presentation was spectacular and each shrimp had its own individual spoon perfectly topped with a slice of garlic, chili and mint … tail wagging good. Rib-sticking combination For a main course The Hound chose a braised lamb shank with masaman curry. Nothing goes better with a southern Thai curry like lamb and The Hound quickly made a fool of himself with this rib-sticking combination. The dessert selection ranged from fruit and cheese plates to fried ice cream and bananas. With a little help from the friendly waitress The Hound chose the Honey Toast with a double espresso. The Toast was like a lightly fried pound cake drizzled with honey and filled with cream accompanied by melon balls, ice cream with a small little slice of green apple. Everything was fresh. Everything was tasty. The food and service at Wine Village Hip Restaurant are great things to stumble upon. |
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very now and then, The Hound tries a new place on a whim and gets pleasantly surprised. That’s what happened this month when he dragged his hungry carcass into a sparkling new bistro located on the very end of Royal Garden Plaza across from the Marriott. Wine Village bills itself as a hip restaurant and bar, but The Chow Hound isn’t so sure he agrees. The word “hip” usually implies that form is going to outshine function and the food is second to the atmosphere. That’s the opposite of what The Hound discovered. To be sure, The Hound thought the décor was kind of a cool fusion of neo-classical and eclectic Asian looks. In fact, the décor actually foreshadows the adventurous menu. White tile floors with marble table tops and crocodile skin chairs. “Elegant yet casual” or “upscale funky” is how The Hound describes the feel. Since it’s called Wine Village, The Hound figured the wine list should be substantial. Again he was surprised as the list isn’t pages and pages with prices escalating as you go along. On offer are whites and reds from California, Argentina, Chile and France. Prices range from extremely affordable to still pretty affordable. The Hound chose a California Chardonnay that was the house wine. A healthy pour of the perfectly chilled white arrived in a cut crystal glass. The Hound warns, if you are an indecisive person or easily overwhelmed by image after image of tasty food on a menu this may not be the place for you. The Wine Village has one of those menus that may have you asking: “Do they really have all this stuff?” Several duck dishes, lots of Asian fusion dishes, wagu beef, foie gras with scallops, pork chops, lots of Thai-inspired salads and
special report • dave buckley
Siting on the block of The Bay
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y late next year the Pattaya beachfront between Sois 5 and 6 will have undergone a major transformation with a three-storey retail project – mainly specialising in food and beverage – being built there. It will be called The Bay and it represents phase one of a larger mixed-use vision that will be developed over the next five years encompassing hospitality and residential on a 23 rai block of land stretching from Beach Road to Second Road for a total project value of Bt5bn. The people behind the bold move to rejuvenate the area are Kingdom Property, the company best known for their Southpoint condo project on Pratumnak (see panel on facing page). They have been appointed to oversee the development of The Bay on behalf of the owners Beachfront Capital, with financing provided by Krung Thai Bank. New experience As Kingdom’s chief executive officer Nigel Cornick said at a press conference to announce The Bay: “It represents a new experience for us. To date I have mainly been involved
in condominium – not retail – projects here in Thailand.” Behind the The Bay there is an existing hotel, Hotel Selection, which will also be upgraded as part of the overall plan. Construction work on The Bay, which will occupy three rai of the site, is scheduled to start this month. It will offer 6,800 sqm of retail leasing space along 100 metres of Beach Road frontage. There are several key features of the project. The generous set-back from the road will allow for an extensive ground floor plaza area of 1,800sqm that integrates the retail space with its beachfront location, providing an ideal space for events, festivals and concerts. The plaza will help attract customers for tenants and establish it as a destination in its own right. A spokesman for Kingdom said: “It is our hope that City Hall will make the plaza the focal point for some of their events.” Car parking for The Bay will be in the basement which Kingdom see as a big plus. Those familiar with the area will know that places to park are at a premium there.
The Bay has been designed over the past 18 months by RDG Planning & Design, the firm behind the hugely successful Terminal 21 in Asoke, Bangkok, who will create a concept “never previously seen in Pattaya,” according to Mr Cornick.
The Bay will create a concept never previously seen in Pattaya. Nigel Cornick
Ongoing rejuvenation “It is very exciting to work with RDG, a pioneer in retail design in Thailand,” he said. “We have significant experience developing property on the Eastern Seaboard over the past decade and we are pleased to contribute to the ongoing rejuvenation of Pattaya. “We believe in the longterm strength of Pattaya and its development as a major city and as a family destination. I believe nowhere is SE Asia can compete. The Bay will ideally suit these conditions and will be outstanding as a premium dining and leisure destination when it opens this time next year.” Unit sizes in The Bay will range from an 80sqm space to 1,200sqm for the rooftop. The retail development will be well placed with some 10 branded hotels within a 500m radius of the site.
brands in addition to successful food and beverage operators in Bangkok looking to spread their footprint to Pattaya and the Eastern Seaboard. Colliers’ executive chairman in Thailand, Simon Landy, has been working with Mr Cornick for more than 20 years. He backed Nigel’s appraisal of the market by saying: “There’s no denying that the tourism market in
Simon Landy of Colliers International.
Thailand has been volatile. But one thing stands out – some 60 per cent of tourists are returning visitors. This shows that, whatever the problem in Thailand, the market always bounces back quickly.” The team of international consultants and contractors behind The Bay also includes Beaumont Partnership, EEC WSP and Warnes and Associates. |
Southpoint main building tops out On the same day as The Bay was announced the topping-out ceremony on the tallest of the two buildings on Kingdom’s Southpoint development on Pratumnak was performed. The 672-unit condominium on Pratumnak Hill, features two towers of 30 and 20 storeys. It is anticipated that Southpoint will start to transfer to buyers in the fourth quarter of next year.
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The curved shape of the structure will offer uninterrupted views of Pattaya Bay for diners who will be able to choose from a range of internationally recognised brands and individual gourmet outlets in alfresco or indoors environments. Colliers International Thailand have been engaged to handle leasing and are already in discussions with a number of leading international
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veryone knows if you are going to do a job right, you’ve got to have all the right tools. The same axiom applies to cooking and cleaning. If you consider yourself a cook, you must have a proper set of knives, a decent cutting board and all the essential spoons, spatulas, whisks, ladles, sieves and whatnot readily available. And ingredients? Well, my personal collection of oils, spices, sauces and edible concoctions seems to grow all by itself. For many of us, wrangling all the “stuff” in our kitchen cabinets is a never ending battle. We search for something to season a dish while it becomes hopelessly overcooked. We buy ingredients we thought we were out of then later find they were just hiding behind something else. This is how you end up with four bottles of vanilla extract. Unorganised disarray The same goes for all our cleaning gear doesn’t it? Sponges, brushes, scrubbers, scouring powders, and dozens of spray bottles containing myriad specialised cleaning solutions and solvents lurk under sinks and in hidden cabinets in unorganised disarray. It is no wonder I have three nearly full half-litre spray bottles of stainless steel cleaner. What we need is real help. What we need is Häfele’s new secret weapon specially designed to end clutter and confusion in our cooking and cleaning lives. To be more specific … we need Häfele’s new CookingAGENT and CleaningAGENT. The CookingAGENT and Cleaning AGENT were designed by Kesseböhmer,
a 60-year-old German manufacturer specialising in ergonomic home living solutions. The CookingAGENT was specially created for the cooking styles and high expectations of users all over the world. To put it simply, it is an insert for your cabinetry that organises all your cooking tools and ingredients that pulls completely outside the cabinet. Dishwasher safe It is manufactured to exacting German quality standards and complies with world-leading hygiene standards as well. All critical components have been tested for food safety and are designed for very easy cleaning. All plastic elements are dishwasher safe. The CookingAGENT is the perfect combination of comfort and hygiene. It adapts perfectly to each user’s individual cooking style. If your cooking and eating habits change, or if you’re planning to use different ingredients, new knives or special utensils, then you can adapt the CookingAGENT to the change within minutes. The CookingAGENT’s modular design is what makes it every cooks dream. You don’t have to adapt what and how you cook to it … it changes to fit you! The fine folks at Häfele are also proud to announce the natural partner for the CookingAGENT … the CleaningAGENT. You can get your cleaning done in
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Secrets behind success of Green Field Villas 1-5
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reen Field Development Co Ltd, run by Paul and Jan Barrett and their long-established team, is one of the oldest and most successful developers on the Eastern Seaboard, constructing high quality houses to exacting European standards in East Pattaya. Paul and Jan were involved in several different construction projects in around the city before deciding in 2004 to go it alone with the aptly named Green Field Villas 1 village, their first venture in Nongprue. Initially, Paul had fears about the location of the 57-house development, but his optimism won the day as he followed other, more positive, instincts and the Green Field success story began. Non-claustrophobic The company has stuck to its principles when designing projects. All its houses are built on large land plots providing open, non-claustrophobic, village environments. In fact, many
residents choose to live in their Green Field homes for many years with some even saying they couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. All Green Field houses are built to the highest European standards and offer superb value for money in the medium-price housing market range. The fact that most of those re-sold have actually appreciated in value – a notoriously difficult achievement in Thailand – is testament to their excellent quality and high demand among potential purchasers with many agents clamouring to get the first listings for real estate sales. Paul takes great pride in his work and attributes superb security in all Green Field villages and excellent maintenance by the respective village committees to after-sales service which, he says, is second to none. Paul believes his thorough knowledge of the industry gives him an advantage over many of his competitors. He is a constant presence at the newest village under construction and his hands-on approach ensures that
l All pictures on these three pages are from the actual show houses on GFV5 project. If you would like to know more about this or any of the other four company developments please contact the sales office on 038 732 280-1, or email greenfield@ greenfieldvillas. com
the high standards he has set are maintained. In fact, so confident is he in the quality of his work that he is happy to take would-be purchasers to the company’s earlier projects, enabling them to speak to long-term residents and get an insight into what they can expect when they buy a Green Field home. Hugely respected On the social scene, Paul, Jan and the team may be less well known than some of their counterparts, but they are held in high regard by those in the business. This hugely respected group of people prefers to let the quality of its houses do the talking for them. All Green Field projects are sold quickly after launch with empty plots virtually unheard of. The total absence of long periods waiting for houses to be completed has been a key factor in the success of previous projects. Green Field Villas 2, located between Soi Khao Noi and Soi
The largest GFV By far the largest Green Field village, it comprises 92 properties from townhouses to three-bedroom bungalows and proved to be one of the fastest selling projects of its size in the region. Nothing was compromised in terms of quality, although the properties occupy
slightly smaller plots and were pitched at a lower price to reflect the demand in the area at the time. It was another shrewd move by this vastly experienced team. The most recently completed project is Green Field Villas 4, also in Nongprue, close to the temple at the end of Soi Nernplabwan. The project is the last word in luxury and, because it was pitched at affordable prices offering great value for money, all properties in the village sold quickly. All with pools Everything about Green Field Villas 4 screams quality, from the underground fibre optic internet cables to the fantastic, modern finishes to all properties. Houses range from three-bedroom bungalows to luxurious two-storey, four-bedroom, family homes, all of which are built on large plots with private swimming pools. And as you would expect from Green Field, the village is maintained to the highest standards with
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Nernplabwan, is just one resounding success story. Typically of Green Field, the project has plenty of greenery, open spaces and a fantastic, well maintained communal area reflecting the true family feel that you get on all Green Field villages. The project was long regarded as probably the best village in the area, both in terms of location and build quality, although this accolade has now perhaps fallen to the newer Green Field Villas 4. Green Field Villas 3 on the Soi Siam Country Club Road offers a slight shift in design in line with the changing customer demands during the construction period.
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residents’ security paramount. All four completed projects are excellently located for local amenities and access to central Pattaya. Project 5, currently under construction, is another example of the team selecting prime land that had been overlooked by competitors who feared it was too far out of town. However, the development is just 15 minutes by road from Central Pattaya with easy access to motorways to Bangkok and Rayong. Country feel International Schools are just minutes away, yet the quiet development has a country feel about it, despite its convenient location. The final design of the village is flexible and yet to be finalised, but construction is well under way with some homes already completed. Initially, the village was going to be exclusively houses of luxury two-storeys and fourbedrooms, but the team is currently reassessing this for a section of the village following overwhelming
demand for some of the previous designs. Whatever the final design and configuration, the village will be of the same high standard that you would expect from a Green Field project. The villages have continuously evolved to take advantage of modern building methods, leading edge materials and, of course, the latest technologies. You would be hard pressed to find another village in Pattaya – or anywhere else in Thailand for that matter – that offers the same state-ofthe-art facilities and finishing touches that are standard on Green Field Villas 5. As someone once said: “You should remember the little things, because one day they may become big things.” It really is some of the finer touches that make this project stand out from the pack. As to the future, many thought Project 5 would be Green Field’s last, but Paul is as ambitious as ever. The entire team is constantly looking for new opportunities to drive the business forward. With few changes
You should remember the little things, because one day they may become big things.
of personnel since day one, the team is extremely experienced bringing individual knowledge and skills to each project. Paul and Jan have taken care to pass on their expertise so that the business can continue to run smoothly and efficiently for years to come, with or without them. The long-term objective is for family members to take over the day-to-day running of the business along with long established employees. Selling fast Project 5 is already selling fast and with a strong, well-grounded business, the future for Green Field Development Co Ltd looks as bright as ever. This should reassure prospective buyers that Green Field quality will be around for a long time and give other developers something to aspire to on their own developments. After an extremely successful first 10 years, this is just the beginning for Green Field with many more years surely still to come. |
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Resort with Imperial Chinese theme
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ollowing the success of Arcadia Beach Resort Pattaya and Arcadia Beach Residence Naklua, Imperial is the third installment in the Arcadia Beach series. Situated on a plot of nearly nine rai, the resort features five eight-storey buildings comprising a little more than 1,150 modular apartments, with studio, one- and two-bedroom units ranging from 23-79 sqm. Pre-launch promotional pricing starts from just Bt1.149m freehold! Arcadia Beach Imperial is the 19th release by Heights Holdings. It offers contemporary up-scale living with a uniquely Asian ambiance. Featuring an Imperial Chinese theme throughout, all apartments include bold, yet luxurious, interior design elements. Stylish yet convenient, each unit is designed with the resident in mind; secure and sleek steel-core security doors offer privacy and safety, while state-of-the-art fingerprint entry
systems provide added comfort and convenience. Arcadia Beach Imperial boasts an impressive list of amenities including a fully themed hotel-style lobby, expansive lagoon pool with submerged sun beds and fullyequipped fitness and gymnasium suite with sauna facilities. Relax and unwind in the Zen relaxation pavilions, enjoy a moment of quiet contemplation at the Orchid gardens, or refresh and recharge at the centrally located fusion restaurant and bar. Arcadia Beach Imperial boasts a tranquil, verdant location just 700m from the ocean. Enjoy the bright lights of Central Pattaya, accessible in less than 10 minutes’ drive, and superb transport links to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport just 125 kilometers away. Studios start from just Bt1.149m; one-bedroom apartments from just Bt1.499m; and two-bedroom apartments from just Bt2.998m.
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regular columnist • bart walters
American journalist and property investor Bart Walters has been living in Thailand for more than 13 years, first in Bangkok, then in Phuket and Pattaya then back to Bangkok before rediscovering Pattaya again. Bart publishes his inside views on Thailand property market in various print and online publications including International Living and Escape America. He can be contacted at bkkbart@gmail.com
Be honest ... it’s all your fault Getting your priorities straight when property shopping in Fun City
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overnments around the world should issue a travel warning on Pattaya saying visitors should keep their car windows rolled up all the times as real estate developers have been known to run up and throw a property title in the car. People who’ve never been to Pattaya think tourism is our main industry, but the honest truth is real estate is our primary source of wealth and economic growth. As I write this column, I sit in my Jomtien low-rise surrounded quite literally 360 degrees by pile drivers and construction cranes. I predict we will one day have more condo buildings than beer bars. High-rise, low-rise, villas, houses, townhomes, smart-houses, studios, mansions … it can all get pretty overwhelming. If you are new to the area, or just new to the idea of owning a property here, how is one to choose? Adding to the difficulty factor is the mélange of marketing material
aimed directly at the prospective property buyer’s ego, self-image and wallet. Gorgeous models and rakishly handsome men lounging and drinking champagne in their 99th floor sea view penthouse Jacuzzis adorn the pages of magazines, brochures and billboards. One is expected to believe that for the incredibly low price of Bt999,000, they will be transported to a world of lavish luxury and international intrigue. Yours truly has been guilty of gilding the lily and hyperventilating the hyperbole while describing various real estate projects in the pages of brochures and space ads. Pattaya is an easy sell. Paint a picture that transports the reader to their own private little slice of paradise and practicality usually takes a backseat to desire. But that’s not what we are going to discuss this month. Developers, agents and especially advertising executives are paid to paint a pretty picture and tell a good story. Let us discuss the crux of the issue. Let’s
Pattaya is an easy sell. Paint a picture that transports the reader to their own private little slice of paradise and practicality usually takes a backseat to desire.
talk about properly aligning your property purchase priorities shall we? Yes, yes … I know it all sounds so grown up … and after all we’re here to have fun aren’t we? Rude awakening And therein lays the danger of buying real estate in Pattaya. Beware of buyer’s remorse. Some property purchases can seem like waking up in a Las Vegas hotel room hung-over and married to a hooker. Through bleary red eyes you find yourself looking in the mirror and asking, “My God … what did I do?” Pardon me for this rude awakening: Houses and condos are concrete and wood and glass. They are piles of tile and gypsum board and tangles of electrical wires arranged in artistic patterns to please our senses. They will not resolve your “mommy issues”, replace your thinning hair, reduce your bulging waistline or save your marriage. You will not magically become the guy on the billboard with the supermodel wife just because you bought a sliver of air in a prestigious building. If you purchase a property because you think it will raise your social status or make you more attractive to the opposite sex or cause others to like and/or envy you … you have a distorted sense of priorities and should keep you money in your pocket. But fear not; prioritising the
Finding your special purpose Don’t let developers or agents tell you what you want or need to buy. Sit down, be honest with yourself and figure out the actual purpose of your property purchase. Are you an expatriate who plans to live in Thailand all year round? If so, this may affect decisions like the size and location of the place you want to buy. Do you really need to be right on the beach? Are you comfortable living in and around tourist areas all the time? What you are really looking for is a “home”. It is important to keep that in mind before you get bedazzled by some slick salesman trying to convince you that 26 square metres is plenty of space to “live”. A “home” and a “place to stay” aren’t the same thing now are they? Will this be a second home where you will spend long holidays? Figure out how much you want to use the property. Countless wouldbe buyers have a Utopian notion that they will spend a few months per year in their new condo, and rent it out the rest of the year. “It’ll pay for itself,” they excitedly proclaim. Rarely does this plan work out unless you only inhabit your place during undesirable times of the year. Again, be honest with yourself about how much you will use your property. What you are really looking for is a vacation or “second” home.
If you only visit a couple of weeks per year, you don’t really need a “home” of any kind … just a place to secure your stuff and change your clothes. In this case 26 square metres is plenty of room. Is this to be a buy-to-let investment situation? If I had Bt5 for every time I’ve heard a newcomer to Pattaya detail their plan to buy up a bunch of condos and rent them out for big profit … well I’d have a big bag of baht. Buying properties to rent out can be profitable, but the decision of which property to buy is a key part of the business model. If you hadn’t noticed, there are a whole bunch of empty condos competing for renters out there. Long term renters are easier on your property, more consistent with regard to income, but can also be harder to find than shorttermers. On the other hand, people looking for short-term vacation rentals tend to pay higher rent but desire locations closer to tourist attractions and easy transportation. It is important to know who you will target as tenants and how much competition you have. Before you even start looking at property, make sure you know why you want to buy a place and how you want to use it. If you plan to perform the search on your own, you may want to write down your reasons and refer to them every now and then so you don’t lose your way and end up with something you don’t want. If you plan to use a broker or
Countless would-be buyers have a Utopian notion that they will spend a few months per year in their new condo, and rent it out the rest of the year. “It’ll pay for itself,” they excitedly proclaim. l Which meets your hopes and aspirations better? Quality houses on the quieter East Side of Pattaya (above) or the Jacuzzi on a high-rise balcony close to the sea (facing page)?
agent, make sure they understand why you want to buy a property and how you want to use it. For sure it will save you both time and frustration. Be cautious about the “captive” agent. Some property agents in Pattaya appear to be independent and claim to have your best interest in mind, but in reality they are in the pocket of one or more developers. Some captive agents actually work for the developer, and others are paid higher commissions and enjoy perks like cost-free signage. If the agent you choose keeps showing you property built by the same developer he may just be trying to push his own inventory. Find yourself a “matchmaker” not an “inventory mover”. How yalivin’? It doesn’t matter if you use an agent or not; taking responsibility for your own purchasing decision is essential. Understanding the purpose the property will serve is primary, but being realistic about your own personal lifestyle is extremely important as well. Be honest with yourself. Are you really the guy in the high-rise penthouse, a sea view mega-crib with the Champagne and Jacuzzi? I mean … for sure you’ll need an expensive car to go with that right? Fantasy is always fun, but if this isn’t a lifestyle you are familiar with already, plunking down a big bag of money to try it out sounds a little risky to me.
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property buying decision making process is as easy as one-two-three. Put simply, it’s all about purpose, lifestyle and budget.
regular columnist • bart walters
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Are you really the guy with the five bedroom villa with the pool and the charcoal and the kids and the wife? I meet a lot of people who come to Thailand that could never afford a big house with a pool and garden in their own country and subsequently pull the trigger on one here before they realise all the work and responsibility that go along with it. Could you really live amid the mayhem that is Beach Road in Pattaya? Double decker busloads of tourists, daily traffic gridlock, noisy festivals with fireworks on a weekly basis during high season … really? When your friendly agent drives you 20 minutes south of town and you fall in love with the quaint little fishing village of Bang Saray … make sure you look in the mirror and ask the right questions. Do I want to buy a car? Do I have enough confidence in my Thai language skills to walk into a market and order stuff ? If not … you might want to consider living a little closer to Jomtien or Pattaya. Tell yourself the truth. Hey … if you are working in Hong Kong, or Dubai, or offshore and you just pop in for between three days to two weeks of golf, girls and Gulf of Thailand revelry, for sure that luxury beachfront studio suits you. Why in God’s name would you want to be stranded out in Bang Saray or buried deep in the heart of some Easy Pattaya housing estate? If you just got a good job with an employer in Amata Industrial estate and are towing a family that includes 2.3 children and a dog, why on earth would you consider a multifamily dwelling in the tourist zone? A spacious East Pattaya house with a big garden close to international schools is what you need. Lifestyle mismatches So, why do people do it? Why do I constantly meet folks who are miserable because they are the victims of property and lifestyle mismatches? In my not-so-humble opinion, there are two reasons: impatience and budget. Instant gratification is going
Be forewarned, attempting to simplify your decision by moving budgetary consideration up to the number one slot on your list can have disastrous results.
on its second or third generation of being bred into human nature. We want what we want right now. People come to Pattaya, fall in love with the place and instantly desire the keys to their perfect piece of it. Many folks look around a bit with a short list of criteria in their head and quickly decide that the perfect place isn’t available so they settle for something other than a property that suits both their purpose and lifestyle. But, I’m happy to report; some people actually still possess the “patience gene” and do find the perfect place. Following is an example: Pat and Dave are a retired English couple that have knocked around Thailand a few years and finally decided to buy their own place. What they wanted was shaped by things they both desired and some things they wanted to avoid. l They wanted access to a variety of restaurants, pubs and entertainment, but didn’t want to live in a “tourist zone” or a building that was infested with arriving and departing tourists; l They don’t own a car and rarely use their motorbike, so they didn’t want to be in some far flung location; l They like their privacy, but don’t want the maintenance worries of a single family home; l They enjoy a well kempt garden, but don’t want to dig in the dirt themselves; l They both enjoy the luxury
of being in and around a proper swimming pool, but again don’t want the hassle of taking care of it. l They spent most of their time at home, so a small cramped space was out of the question. l Most importantly, they wanted to meet all these criteria within their budget of Bt8m. “The key was renting first,” says Pat. “We lived in three places over three long visits, so we kind of knew the territory.” This is what I’m talking about when I say “patience”. Pat and Dave liked Jomtien, lived in a one-bedroom unit for six months before going back to England for the summer. Upon returning the following fall, they chose a place closer to the beach in Naklua, but concluded it was too expensive to buy, not big enough, too touristy and being at the extreme northern end of Pattaya was not a logistically suitable location. Pat said: “We really liked having direct pool access and being so close to the beach. The condo complex was small and intimate. But, even though the beach was very close, we felt like we lived right in the middle of the tourist zone. And, there is no way we could have afforded to buy a unit the size we really need.” In the end they came back to Jomtien, found a place further away from the beach in a non-tourist zone and were able to afford a much bigger space with an excellent swimming pool and built-in fitness centre.
Budgetary mismatch It’s a nice story isn’t it? Wouldn’t it be great if everyone had the foresight and patience to get exactly the property they want? Sadly, not everyone does. We’ve already established that purpose and lifestyle are the number one and number two priorities one should consider when buying a property. Number three is budget … and it should be number three!! Be forewarned, attempting to simplify your decision by moving budgetary consideration up to the number one slot on your list can have disastrous results. Take the case of my Norwegian friend Terje. Terje is a marine electrician who works on ships and offshore oil rigs. He is off to work for months at a time, returning to Pattaya for long stretches of six weeks to three months before flying out to the next project. Terje is single and enjoys
So dear readers, the moral of this story is: If you end up in a property that doesn’t achieve your purpose or suits your lifestyle, it is not the fault of an over-zealous agent or slick developer … it’s yours.
Pattaya for the endless choices of things to do. He plays a little golf, but really likes to chill by the pool, working on his tan all day, take a nap and rise as the lights come on and the party starts. Terje would love to be the guy on the billboard with the Champagne in the Jacuzzi but he’s smart enough to know he can’t afford that lifestyle. Terje’s lifestyle leans more towards meeting up with a big gang of friends who like to commiserate, watch football, tell stories and generally do what middle-aged single sailors like to do. When Terje decided to put down some of his hard earned cash on a place of his own, his one and only priority was budget. Terje knew exactly how much he could afford … Bt5m. He quickly learned that there was quite an array of choices for that much money. He could get a sea view condo close to his favourite party zone, albeit a smallish one. He could move a little further out, get a bigger place on the baht bus route and still enjoy the lifestyle he had become accustomed to in Pattaya. In the end, Terje purchased what he considered to be “the most house for the money” as he put it. He got a sweet little three bedroom/two bathroom villa deep in the heart of East Pattaya near Lake Maprachan. “I’ve never lived in a house this nice,” Terje told me. “A big garden with a swimming pool and a two-car park … what a mansion!” Terje soon learned how much it
cost to maintain that garden, pool and house … especially while he was away working. And since he didn’t even own a motorbike, that car park didn’t get much use. In the first three months of living in his new “mansion”, Terje spent more than Bt20,000 in long taxi rides from Walking Street and hotel rooms near his favourite haunts as he was too busy participating in his favourite “lifestyle activities” to make it back “home”. Now he’s miserable and trapped in a property that neither suits his purpose nor fits his lifestyle. Nobody’s fault but mine No smiling salesman talked him into it. No slick brochure dazzled him into this purchase. He saw a small classified advertisement in a local magazine and chased it all down on his own. My dejected Norwegian buddy just shakes his head … “Nobody’s fault but mine”. So dear readers, the moral of this story is: If you end up in a property that doesn’t achieve your purpose or suits your lifestyle, it is not the fault of an over-zealous agent or slick developer … it’s yours. However, should your achieve property owner Nirvana and get the perfect place that fits you like a tailored suit, you should look in the mirror, pat yourself on the back and thank that handsome devil for being honest with you. You might even want to celebrate … perhaps with some Champagne … in the Jacuzzi of course. Bart Walters
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“We knew we were in the right place,” confides Dave. “So, we scouted around in the nice little low-rise we rented in and found a real jewel … we even have direct swimming pool access.” When I visited Pat and Dave, they were lounging in the pool. Pat was burning through pages of the latest spy novel while Dave was working on a cold beer. “We couldn’t be happier,” laments Pat. “We found the perfect place for us and all within our budget.”
quiz • questions
Keeping it in the family 2. Peter Sarstedt had a UK No 1 hit in 1969 with Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)? But his elder brother had also had a No 1 eight years earlier. Who was his brother and what was his hit?
Sometimes it helps to be part of a famous family. Can you identify the famous fathers, mothers, brothers,
3. Pushed by her mother to succeed, Shirley MacLaine said there was no way she and her younger brother wouldn’t become stars. Who is her younger brother?
sisters, sons
4. Take a look at the gun-toting characters below. One was a melancholy drug addict who died of alcoholism, the other became President of the United States. Who were they?
All the
or daughters of these celebrities? answers appear overleaf.
5. Steve Forrest (above second from right) was well known for his role as Lt Hondo Harrelson in the 1970s TV series S.W.A.T. But who was his older brother who was one of Hollywood’s major stars of the 1940s, appearing in films such as The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), The Satan Bug (1965) and Battle of the Bulge (1965)? 6. Alfred Hitchcock made Tippi Hedren (above second from left) a star with The Birds (1963) and Marnie (1968). But her daughter also made it big in Hollywood, appearing in flims such as Working Girl (1988), The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) and Buffalo Girls (1995). Who is she? 7. Francis Ford Coppola, director of The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has an Academy Awardwinning actor for a nephew. The nephew has appeared in at least one film a year since 1980, with the exception of 1985 and 1991. Who is he? 8. Carrie Fisher is best known for her role as Princess Leia Organa in the original Star Wars trilogy, but her mother had an even more glittering Hollywood career, which included a starring role alongside Gene Kelly in the 1952 musical Singin’ In The Rain. Who is she?
9. They each won an Oscar for Best Actress, but these sisters didn’t see eye to eye from 1975 until the death of the younger one in 2013. How are they known? 10. This Hollywood A-lister won three Golden Globe Awards for his work as an actor and two Academy Awards, one for acting and the other for producing, while his aunt had a string of hit records in the 1950s which included This Ole House and Mambo Italiano. Who is he? 11. Who is the famous acting daughter of Blythe Danner, best known for her portrayal as Will Truman’s mother, Marilyn, in the sitcom Will & Grace and for her role in the 2000 comedy hit Meet the Parents, and its sequels, Meet the Fockers and Little Fockers? 12. Who was the famous musician father of American singersongwriter and jazz pianist Norah Jones (above left) who had a big influence on The Beatles? 13. Who is the pop legend father of film director Duncan Jones, best known for the sci-fi moves Moon (2009) and Source Code (2011)? 14. Comedy actor John Ritter was the son of which B-movie actor who sang the theme song to High Noon?
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1. Laila Morse (above right) has played Mo Harris in the BBC soap EastEnders for 14 years, but her younger brother is a Hollywood star having appeared in almost 70 movies, including four Harry Potter films. Who is he?
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1. Gary Oldman, an Academy Award nominee, who has been hailed by peers, directors and critics as one of cinema’s greatest actors. 2. It was Eden Kane – real name Richard Graham Sarstedt – who took Well I Ask You to the top of the UK charts in 1961. A third brother, Robin Sarstedt, had a No 3 hit in 1976 with My Resistance Is Low. 3. Warren Beatty, who has been nominated for 14 Academy Awards, and won the Best Director Award (for Reds) and the Academy’s highest honour, the Irving G. Thalberg Award. 4. Theodore and Elliott Roosevelt. Elliott (pictured on the left of the picture), was father of Eleanor Roosevelt, who married distant cousin and future President Franklin D Roosevelt. Elliott died seven years before his brother, Theodore, became President.
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5. Dana Andrews. Dana and Steve were among the 13 children of
Ravi Shankar, father of American singersongwriter Norah Jones.
Baptist minister Charles Forrest Andrews and his wife, Annis. Ironically, it was Steve who fought in the real Battle of the Bulge.
Olivia de Havilland and sister Joan Fontaine in 1945.
6. Melanie Griffith, the estranged wife of Antonio Banderas, who was nominated for an Academy Award and won a Golden Globe for her performance in the film Working Girl.
Gary Oldman, brother of Eastenders star Laila Morse. Shirley MacLaine’s brother, Warren Beatty, with Faye Dunaway in the 1967 biopic Bonnie and Clyde. Gwyneth Paltrow with Joseph Fiennes in the Oscar-winning Shakespeare in Love.
7. Nicolas Cage, born Nicolas Kim Coppola in California. Cage received a Best Actor Oscar, a Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award for his performance as an alcoholic Hollywood writer in Leaving Las Vegas (1995). 8. Debbie Reynolds, who, besides a glittering film career, had a UK No 1 hit with Tammy in 1957. Carrie Fisher was the first child from Debbie Reynolds’ marriage to Eddie Fisher. 9. Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine. Joan, who died in 2013, won the Academy Award for Best Actress for the 1941 film Suspicion,
while Olivia collected the award for the 1946 movie To Each His Own. 10. George Clooney, nephew of singer Rosemary Clooney. TV Guide ranked George Clooney No 1 on its Fifty Sexiest Stars of All Time list. 11. Gwyneth Paltrow, daughter of Blythe Danner and Bruce Paltrow and winner of the Best Actress Oscar for her performance in the 1998 film Shakespeare in Love. 12. Indian musician Ravi Shankar, who was one of the best-known exponents of the sitar as well as a composer of Hindustani classical music. 13. David Bowie. Duncan Jones, born 1971, is the only child from Bowie’s first marriage to American former model Angela Barnett. 14. Tex Ritter, the singing cowboy, who sang Do Not Foresake Me Oh My Darling for the title track of the 1952 film High Noon, even though the British hit version was recorded by Frankie Laine.
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golfers • guide Many local bars organise golf days, often at better prices than casual golfers can negotiate with the course direct. If you plan to play regularly, consider membership of the Pattaya Sports Club as production of its membership card can help secure worthwhile discounts. The one-off registration fee is Bt400 plus Bt500 a year membership thereafter. Most golfers find they can save these sums within just a few rounds. Bangpra International: is one of several five-star courses in the area. This is an 18-hole, par 72 course with plenty of water on the front nine. Clubhouse has been renovated in style – even the toilets are automated! Tel: 038 341 149-50 Burapha Golf Club: is a four-star, 36-hole, par 72 course. The Eastern course suits up-and-coming golfers, while the Western challenges the more experienced. Reserving a tee-off time is advised. Tel: 038 372 700-1 Crystal Bay: Many palms has led to Hawaiian comparisons. Testing par 3s are a feature. Water adds to the look of the course, not just as a hazard. Virtually no rough. Good chance to play to your handicap or better. Tel: 038 349 370-80
Whatever standard you play to you will find a course to suit within an hour’s drive. Here are just some of them.
designed this in conjunction with the late Desmond Muirhead. Many holes test accuracy, not length, of drive. Tel: 038 941 111 Great Lake: is a 36-hole, par 72, Nick Faldo design to the east of Pattaya. The 120 bunkers, water hazards and lovely setting make this a challenging course at moderate prices. Tel: 038 622 630 Greenwood (formerly Noble Place): is well designed 27-hole, par 72 course. A well-kept course with few water hazards allows good scoring for high handicappers. Tel: 081 484 9066, 081 484 9069 Laem Chebang International: in terms of course, facilities and expense this Jack Nicklaus-designed, 27-hole, par 72 course is one of the top ones. Set in spectacular surroundings on mountain, valley and lake nines. Carts are compulsory. Tel: 038 372 273 Pattana Golf and Sports Resort: Three nine-hole course – one of which features a par 6; another starts with an intimidating drive between two stretches of water that catches out many a high handicapper. The course is a par 72 set in more than 1,200 rai. Tel: 038 318 999
Eastern Star: near Bang Chang is an 18-hole, par 72 four-star course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. The course with a five-star clubhouse is set in an old coconut plantation and is popular with families due to its pools and sports club adjacent. Tel: 038 630 410-6
Pattavia Century (formerly Century Chonburi): Designed by Nick Faldo, this 18-hole, par 72 course, has recently undergone remodelling on some of the holes. And there is a new clubhouse to enjoy. Tel: 081 304 1545
The Emerald: Close to Bang Chang, Emerald is another course where Nick Faldo has left his mark. He
Pattaya Country Club: located 25 kms outside Pattaya on Route 36 is popular with expat golfers. This 18-
hole course gives value for money. Tel: 038 423 718-9 Phoenix: not far outside of the city this offers a five-star clubhouse and a four-star, 27-hole, par 72 course which is found between Pattaya and Sattahip in a well marked turning off the Sukhumvit. The three nines are called Ocean, Lake and Mountain. Tel: 038 239 391-5, 239 400 Rayong Green Valley: this is a Wolveridge and Thompson course of 18 holes, classed as five-star for both the course and clubhouse (which it shares with St Andrews). Suits all handicaps, but beware the water. Tel: 038 603 000-5 Royal Thai Navy (Plutaluang): reasonable green fees ensure this 36hole, par 72 venue is well used but is rarely too busy. Feature holes include The Lighthouse par 3 surrounded by water. Tel & Fax: 038 246 056-7 Siam Country Club, Old Course: is a three-star, 18-hole course, a fourstar clubhouse and a five star price. Gentle hills with large trees give it the feeling of Western golf courses. Host to the LPGA tournament early each year. Tel: 038 909 700 Siam Country Club, Plantation Course: 27-hole course opened in 2008 and is already regarded as one of the most difficult. Three holes share the same green – a first in Asia. Carts are compulsory. Clubhouse is a delight. Tel: 038 909 600 St Andrews 2000: is considered one of the best in the area. This course is a serious challenge. Carts are compulsory. Boasts two par 6 holes. Tel: 038 030 660-2
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sightseeing • attractions Bira International Circuit: is the only internationally certified racetrack in Thailand. Its extensive facilities include a full-service karting track, an off-road test track, and the FIA certified 2.41km racetrack. It can be found about 15 km away on the Pattaya-Rayong Road (Highway 36). Tel: 022 803 547/025 221 731/8 Flight of the Gibbon: this attraction is ranked highly on the Trip Advisor website list of things to do. Cheap it isn’t but most of the reviews rate the experience and commend the safety measures employed. It can be found close to Khao Kheow Zoo. Tel: 0899 70 55 11 or visit website www. treetopasia.com Khao Chi Chan: etched and filled with gold leaf, this Buddha is more than 100 metres high and is thought to be the largest such image in the world. Next to Silver Lakes Vineyard which is also worth a visit. Khao Kheow Open Zoo: 35 km north of Pattaya. A huge zoo with many animals that are on the endangered species list including six rare white tigers exchanged by the Memphis Zoo in the USA. Open daily 08:00-18:00. Tel: 038 298 188. Koh Larn: is reached by ferry from Bali Hai pier or by speedboat. It has several beaches boasting white sand and clear blue water. The many activities include para sailing, snorkeling, jet ski, banana boat, swimming in tropical waters, and there is even a shooting range there. Koh Larn is also suited for bicycling and hiking. www.kohlarn.com
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Crocodile Farm: lies a 15 minute drive from central Pattaya. It features an exotic zoo, and crocodile, fireswallowing and magic shows, as well as the garden and stone park. Open 8.00-18:30. Tel: 03824 9347-9 or www. thaistonepark.org for information. Mini Siam: is on Sukhumvit Road, surrounded by Soi 33. This model village celebrates the heritage of Thailand with miniature replicas of the most famous monuments and historical sites. Replicas of Tower Bridge, Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty and Trevi Fountain are also displayed. There is a small go-kart track. Open daily from 7.00-22.00. Tel: 038 421 628 for information. Nong Nooch Tropical Garden: 163 Sukhumvit Road (15 minutes east of city towards Bang Saray). Beautiful gardens with waterfalls, “Cultural Extravaganza” performances four times a day. Tourists experience religious ceremonies, martial arts demonstrations, massages and elephant shows. Tel: 03842 9321. Pattaya Dolphin World and Resort: a comparative newcomer to the scene and parts of it were yet to be completed at the beginning of 2013. Recommended for families with young children but don’t expect USA-style shows. Tel: 038 051 790/6. Pattaya Elephant Village: 7km from Central Pattaya on Phonpraphanimit Road. Shows daily at 14.30 and last an hour. A one-hour elephant ride is available from 8.00-17.30 and rafting, trekking (three hours including a meal) is available at 9.00, 10.30, 12.30 and 16.30. Tel: 038 249 818.
Here we list just a few of the things tourists and expats can do to make their time here more enjoyable ...
Pattaya Park and Tower: at Pratumnak features a large whirlpool with giant sliders and a tower with a revolving restaurant. Visitors can also enjoy several games and rides on the tower and in its playground. Open daily from 10.00-19.00 (20.00 on Saturday). Tel: 03836 4110-20 or 02579 9612-4 or www.pattayapark. com for more information. Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum: on the third floor of Royal Garden Plaza. Access from both Second Road and Beach Road. Open daily 11.0023.00. Tel: 03871 0294/8. Sanctuary of Truth: this wooden giant can be found in North Pattaya. The entrance is at Soi 12, Naklua Road. Every inch of the building is covered with wooden carvings to reflect Ancient Vision of Earth, Ancient Knowledge, and Eastern Philosophy. It is open daily from 9.00-18.00 Admission is 500 baht. 038 225 407/038 367 229 www. sanctuaryoftruth.com Sriracha Tiger Zoo: a zoo with various shows at 341 Moo 3, Nongkham, Sri Racha (30 minutes away). It claims a population of 200 tigers and around 10,000 crocodiles, the largest of such in the world. Tel: 03829 6556. Underwater World: on Sukhumvit Road 200 metres south of Tesco Lotus at Pattaya South has a collection of marine species from the Gulf of Thailand. Walk through the 100-metre long pedestrian tunnel and witness more than 200 species of fish swimming by. Open daily from 9.00-18.00 (last tickets 17.30). Tel: 038 756 879.
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bars • restaurants
Bars Bamboo Bar: live music nightly in this busy bar and streetside lounge. Close to Walking Street entrance. Tel: 038 232 315, Fax: 038 232 315, email: bamboopattaya@hotmail.com Booze Lounge: situated on the Dark Side in Soi Khao Talo this airconditioned bar combines low prices with good music. Tel: 087 747 8555, email: info@loungebarpattaya.com Caddy Shack: as the name suggests, it’s a haven for golfers. Airconditioned with outdoor terrace and swimming pool and rooms to rent upstairs. 388/385 M10, Soi 17. Tel: 038 300 683, Fax: 038 300 682, email: enquiries@caddyshack-pattaya.com Green Bottle: cosy, well-run pub with a good reputation and central location. 216/3 M10, 2nd Road. Tel: 038 429 870, email: dianagrp@ loxinfo.co.th Jameson’s: Irish pub with strong food offering. Popular with locals and tourists alike. Good place to unwind. 80/164 Moo 9, Soi Sukrudee (Soi AR) right next to Nova Park. Tel: 038 361 873-4 Fax: 038 361 873, email: info@ jamesons-pattaya.com Metro: an air-conditioned sports bar boasting free pool tables and numerous screens on which to watch top sports events. Soi LK Metro, 33/8536, Moo 10 close to Soi Buakhow. Tel: 038 425 874, email: info@metroapartments-pattaya.com Punch & Judy: this is a London-style pub with good food and competitive prices. Frequent promotions. Almost opposite the Caddy Shack in Soi 17. Tel: 038 413255
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Shamrock: fun and lively Britishrun ‘family’ bar, an oasis of sanity among the bars of Pattayaland, South Pattaya. Tel: 038 425 417 email: pattayashamrock@yahoo.com Witherspoons: A typical Britishstyle pub with inexpensive meals available while you watch the football on one of its numerous screens. Rooms also available. Soi Buakhow near Soi Diana Inn. Tel: 038 721 121
Need to be fed and watered? You’ll find a warm welcome at any of the following ...
Restaurants Ali Baba: Good quality Indian restaurant with a fine selection of authentic dishes. 1/13-14, Pattaya Central Road close to the beach. Tel: 038 361 620
Mata Hari: close to the Thappraya Road turn-off towards Pratumnak. Specialises in fine European and Thai cuisine at prices less than you might expect. Tel: 038 259 799, email: info@ mataharirestaurant.com
Alt Heidelberg: German sausages and imported sauerkraut dominate the menu, good location. 273 M10, Pattaya Beach Road, South Pattaya. Tel: 038 421 258
PIC Kitchen: classy Thai food in a traditional atmosphere. Soi 5, Pattaya 2 Road. Tel: 038 428 374, 428 387, Fax: 038 422 773, email: picpih@ loxinfo.co.th
Blue Olive: Slightly tucked away off Thepprasit Soi 8 this restaurant it worth digging a little to find. Mediterranean food is the speciality. Chef also produces Mexican food. Tel: 038 416 285, email: blueolivepattay@hotmail.com
Pig and Whistle: British pub grub in ample portions served by well-trained staff. 217/34 Moo 10, Pattaya City. Tel: 038 361 315, Fax: 038 361 272, email: info@pigandwhistlepattaya.com
Bruno’s: Renowned for serving classy reasonably expensive French cuisine, more than 150 wines available. A place to impress. 306/63 Chateau Dale Plaza, Thappraya Road, Pattaya. Tel: 038 364 600-1, Mobile: 081 861 5612, Fax: 038 364 602, email: reservations@brunospattaya.com Cherrys: You get a lot for your money here. European and Thai food. Be careful not to fill up on the salad bar which is free when ordering a main course. Their buffet nights get crowded. In Third Road opposite the former X-Zyte Disco. Tel: 086 3145819 Ciao: Decent pizza and pasta in this established Italian restaurant in Pattaya Klang Road. 038 710 614 Hard Rock Café: International restaurant cum bar with large cocktail menu and mainly American influenced cuisine. DJs spin discs and house band performs cover versions. 429 Moo 9, Pattaya Beach Road. Tel: 038 428 755, Fax: 038 421 673. Open: Mon-Sun 11.00 to 02.00 JJ Pizza Bar: authentic pizza cooked in wood fire ovens, reasonably priced. 325/85 M.10, Soi Pattaya-land 2, Pattaya Beach Road. 038 424 128 Lobster Pot: huge restaurant serving all seafood, specialising in lobster and tiger prawns. Walking Street opposite Pattaya Soi 14, South Pattaya. Tel: 038 426 083
Queen Victoria Inn: traditional English pub with excellent menu and a good selection of imported beers on tap. 437/137-8 Soi Yodsak (Soi 6), Pattaya.038 425 418, 362 523, Mobile: 086 060 6210, Fax: 038 424 941, email: mail@queenvicpattaya.com Rice Mill: Cantonese restaurant offers dim sun and all-you-can-eat buffet on weekends. Royal Garden Plaza, 218 Beach Road, Pattaya. Tel: 038 421 120 Royal Cliff Beach Hotel: huge complex containing 10 restaurants, including the delicious Maharani Indian restaurant. 353 Pratumnak Road. Tel: 038 250 421, Fax: 038 250 511, 250 513, email: info@royalcliff.com Shenanigans: bar and restaurant serving traditional Irish pub-style fayre and drinks with daily food specials. In Jomtien Complex which also has daily promotions such as “Toss the Boss”. If he loses the drinks are on him. Tel: 038 303 490. The Sportsman: traditional pub fayre with Thai food. Top Sunday carvery, extensive wine list and many imported beers. Soi 13, Beach Road. Tel: 038 710 609 Sugar Hut Restaurant: in hotel of the same name, expensive, but worth it. Thai cuisine. 391/18 Moo 10, Thappraya Road. Tel: 038 364 186,251 686, Fax: 038 251 689, email: sugar-hut@cnet.net.th, open: 07.00-24.00
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he Movers & Shakers event held in late September at the Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok saw the introduction of a new key sponsor for events in the capital – the Riviera Group who have recently announced the launch of The Riviera Jomtien (see pages 12 and 13). Riviera had actually made their M&S debut a week earlier in Pattaya at the Workshop venue in the new wing of the Holiday Inn. Co-sponsor for the Bangkok event was another company making its debut BBX International, the barter exchange people. The event was held in the third floor China Table Restaurant at the Radisson. After the main event guests were invited to move to the B/Sharp and B/Sweet lobby bar. All photos on this page were taken at the Radisson event.
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Hilton packages The Hilton Pattaya is one of the best vantage points to watch the displays and the hotel has put together three packages for the festival. The Edge Restaurant on level 14 with spectatcular view across the bay will offer an extensive international buffet for Bt2,100 per person, or a wine buffet for an additional Bt1,350, from 6.00pm until 11.00pm. Preferential seats at the Drift Bar will include wine, beer, pouring spirits and soft drinks for Bt1,850 per person from 7.00pm until 11.00pm. Finally, Horizon on level 34 will be transformed into an exclusive observatory with a premium set menu for Bt3,100 per person. A beverage package will also be available at Bt2,250 per person, including free-flow wine, beer, pouring spirits and soft drinks. Advanced bookings are essential. For reservations call 038 253 000 or email bkkhp.pattaya.festive@hilton. com. Women’s international beach volleyball returns to Pattaya after a break of 10 years when the US$50,000 FIVB Beach Volleyball Women’s Challenger takes place
in the city between November 5-9. The competition replaces this year’s World Tour tournament which was cancelled because its traditional venue on Karon Beach, Phuket, is being used for the Asian Beach Games. The Pattaya event will see teams from Asia, Australasia and Europe competing against the top Thai teams for the US$11,000 winner’s purse and 160 world ranking points. The qualification tournament on November 5 will see 16 women’s teams compete for four places in the main draw, where they will join 24 teams from November 6-9. All main draw matches on the 2,000 seat centre court will be televised on CTH TV Sport Spirit channel. In addition, an activity zone will be set-up at the venue to provide entertainment and booth space for the tournament sponsors. The third annual Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show is set to welcome record numbers of guests and exhibitors at the Ocean Marina Yacht Club between November 27-30. More than 100 exhibitors and in excess of 6,000 visitors are expected at this year’s show which has been expanded to four days and 12,000 square metres of in-water and
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onshore display space. In just two years it has grown to become an important annual showcase of marine and luxury lifestyle in Thailand. New for this year is the
Fireworks will light the night sky over Pattaya on November 28-29. Women’s international beach volleyball returns to Pattaya in November after a 10-year break with a $50,000 tournament.
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t’s not often you get the chance to see a spectacular show for free, but that’s precisely what’s on offer when the International Fireworks Competition comes to Pattaya for the fifth time on November 28 and 29. A number of international teams will demonstrate their pyrotechnical skills over Pattaya Bay while thousands of onlookers throng Beach Road, enjoying the free show. The festival typically features 45-minute shows by different teams and can sometimes start as late as 9.00pm, but get to Beach Road by 8.00pm to secure best seating locations. There will also be booths selling locally-made products, a carnival-style parade, shows, concerts, magic and juggling acts and other amusements along Beach Road.
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The Thailand-built, solar power-assisted Heliotrope 65 is destined to be one of the stars of the third annual Pattaya Boat Show at Ocean Marina Yacht Club.
International Fishing Boat Competition (November 29-30) and the Boat & Yacht Thailand 2014 Conference (November 28). Other highlights will include free yacht cruises, kayak and paddle boat experiences, an open-air drinks and food festival with live band and jetpack flying board and radio control power boat demonstrations. Thailand’s first solar powerassisted luxury catamaran, the Heliotrope 65, will be showcased in Asia for the first time by Bakri Cono while leading luxury auto marques Rolls Royce and Aston Martin will headline the onshore display. The world’s most prestigious transgender beauty contest, Miss International Queen, takes place at the Tiffany Show theatre, Second Road on November 7. Brazilian model Marcelo Ohio beat 24 other contestants from 17 countries to capture the jewel-laden crown at the ninth Miss International Queen contest last year. Ohio’s victory came with Bt300,000 baht, a World Gems tiara, and free surgery at a Bangkok plastic-surgery clinic. American Shantell D’Marco finished second and Thailand’s Miss Tiffany Universe Nethnapada Kanrayanon finished third. This year’s contestants have been performing activities in Bangkok and Pattaya since October 27 to build camaraderie and help raise funds for the Phravararajatinuddamat Fund for AIDS patients at the Thai Red Cross. A plethora of musical events
this month will keep even the most discerning of fans happy. Silverlake Vineyard will stage Rock On The Lake 2014 on November 22 from 3.00pm onwards when a number of rock artists and bands will perform on two separate stages. Tickets cost Bt1,500 from Thai Ticket Major branches. River Jazz Festival Jazz saxophonist Kenny G, the biggestselling instrumental musician of the modern era with global sales of more than 75 million records, will headline the annual River Jazz Festival at Asiatique, The Riverfront, Chao Phraya Riverside, on November 16. Ticket prices start at Bt1,000 from Thai Ticket Major branches. Brazilian Sergio Mendes will be in concert at the Changwattana Hall, Central Chaengwattana, on November 13. Tickets cost between Bt1,0005,000, again from Thai Ticket Major. Here in Pattaya, the X Sexy Beach Party, postponed from March 8, will take place at the Ocean Marina Yacht Club on November 8 and feature Da Endorphine, Kan Kor Boy, Taton, Boom Boom Cash, Mild, ETC and many leading DJs. Tickets cost Bt1,500 from Thai Ticket Major. Finally, Russian classical pianist Veniamin Zhukov will perform two separate programmes of Beethoven and Liszt on November 22 (5.00pm) and November 24 (6.00pm) at Eelswamp, which I’m told is 10 minutes north of Pattaya. Frankly, I don’t know the venue,
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so if you’d like to go I suggest you phone 038 069 681 during office hours first. Tickets cost Bt1,200 for one concert of Bt2,000 for both. Two local ladies groups are set to celebrate the annual running of Australia’s premier horse race, the Melbourne Cup, on November 4 in some style. The Pattaya International Ladies Club are inviting people to see the race with them at the Pullman Pattaya Hotel G from 9.30am to 1.00pm. A welcome glass of sparkling wine, free-flow soft drinks, live Sushi station, canapé style party and lavish ice cream buffet will be available for
an admission price of Bt1,000 (PILC members) or Bt1,200 (non-members). Meanwhile, the AustralianNew Zealand Women’s Group will stage a Melbourne Cup Charity Luncheon at the Amari Watergate Hotel, starting at 9.30am. Free-flow wine, fine food raffler, live music, fashions on the field and lucky horse prizes are included for an admission fee of Bt3,000. Another ladies group, the Rayong-Pattaya Ladies Circle, will host its second annual Red Carpet event on November 8 at the Amari Pattaya Ballroom. The evening will feature music, a silent auction, champagne reception, buffet dinner and free-flow beer and wine for an admission price of Bt2,800. Phone Michelle on 082 179 1037, Rosy on 092 252, 9119 or Bron on 089 898 0658 for tickets. The new polo season gets under way in earnest at Horseshoe Point in
Brazil’s Marcelo Ohio gets a kiss from the runners up after winning Miss International Queen in 2013. American saxophonist Kenny G will headline the River Jazz Festival on November 16. The new polo season gets under way for the Thai Polo Club at Horseshoe Point on November 15. It will be time to get your krathongs out on November 7.
November with the Thai Polo Club’s season opening club chukkas on November 15-16 and the first chukka cup November 21-23. Action at Bira Motor Racing Circuit sees a speed drag on November 1, Nitto 3k saloon car racing November 7-9 and the Motorcycle Mag Road Racing Championship on November 15-16, all on the main track. The kart track will feature the Kart Championship of Thailand on November 1-2, Supermoto on November 8-9 and Thailand Kart Prix on November 22-23. Finally, a reminder that Loy Krathong, the second most important Thai festival of the year, falls on November 7 when people will go to their local canals, rivers or the sea to float their krathongs which they believe will bring them good luck in asking for forgiveness from the Goddess of Waters for the abuse she has suffered over the past year. I could use a little of that luck myself, so I’ll get to work on my krathong now! Robert Collins
Details of published events are correct at the time of going to press but are subject to change without notice. Readers are advised to check with event organisers.
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Our mystery writer comments on the recent announcement that two of Pattaya’s biggest and best known developers will co-operate on a project for the first time.
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ompetition is always fierce in any market place and, indeed, the Pattaya property market is no different. In recent years we have seen healthy competition between the main developers in the city with new ones coming to the fore – often as a result of being involved with one of the other, well established developers in the city. This competition has possibly played some part at least in the high standards we see today. Competition is always good for consumers and usually leads to increased quality and more competitive pricing. But could this commonplace competitiveness be about to experience some change? The recent
alliance involving two of the biggest developers in Pattaya – Nova Group and Matrix – joining forces on their new project, The Orient in Jomtien (pictured) set me wondering. The two developers have always been seen as rivals and both can be counted among most established developers in the city.
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Mutual respect This alliance would have been unimaginable just a few years ago. Although I am sure there has always been healthy mutual respect on a personal level, on a professional level the two parties were rightly, in my opinion, viewed as big rivals. Perhaps we will never know the full reasons behind this alliance
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but you can be sure that both parties have seen sound commercial benefits in the co-operation. I can only speculate but perhaps one reason is due to increasing land prices and/or the lack of suitable available plots. Perhaps the competitors want to compare notes although this seems unlikely with the pair having such vast experience. If this latest project is deemed to be a success can we expect to see Nova Group and Matrix teaming up again? You would have to say that this would seem a reasonable bet as the pair now seem to have forged some links. But it is still a bet and not necessarily one enjoying short odds. It would be wrong to start bandying about names of other companies that
Significant shift Previous changes have seen moves more towards family-sized condos for short-term visitors and small, hotel-sized studios. This has seen a significant shift away from mid-sized studios designed more for the single man staying for several months at a time. The demand for different types of condo has seen a number of the Bangkok-based developers start moving down to Pattaya to exploit this demand and to try and get a foothold in the market. Some of these developers were among the first to adopt the ‘pre-built’ building methods whereby large sections of the condos are made
off site and simply fitted into place, significantly reducing building times and consequently reducing the costs. The reason Pattaya still proves to be popular – if not increasing in popularity – is because there are so many things for people to do here and in places close by. Water sports The good, year round climate certainly helps as most activities can be outdoorbased in one form or another. There are the golf courses, the wide array of water sports but lots of things for families and couples to do. These are needed to appeal to wider audience and to ensure that Pattaya doesn’t get left behind. Pattaya as a city is excellent at moving with the times and giving visitors and long term residents what they want. This started with the influx of American soldiers looking for R&R and has continued ever since. It is perhaps because Pattaya has so much to offer that we have seen the rapid increase in the number of tour buses that come to the city. These are, of course, tourists here on short-term visits, but looking to see everything that the city has to offer in the shortest space of time. These tour guides help the local economy far more than people realise even if they are not spending money in the bars or restaurants around the city. The hotels benefit, and, in turn, so do local suppliers and then everyone else with the knock-on effect. Of course it doesn’t matter if there is competition, lots on offer, or the people recognise what visitors want
It is perhaps because Pattaya has so much to offer that we have seen the rapid increase in the number of tour buses that come to the city.
if the infrastructure in Pattaya cannot cope with the increase in the number of developments and also the increase in the number of visitors. This has been recognised and Pattaya has invested quite heavily in this area in the past few years. Beach Road has been significantly improved as has the storm drains in many places around the city that are designed to cope better with the flash floods that we seen on a regular basis in the wet season. Telecomms improved Telecommunications in Thailand as a whole have also dramatically improved bringing the country more into line with many Western countries. If these improvements continue and the funding is there to allow this, then there is little doubt that the city can continue to grow and any competition or joining of forces by developers will be welcomed by all parties! As always, space in running short. As we have seen there have been a number of changes in the Pattaya property market over the last few years. The increased competition and the joining forces of developers will surely be for the longer term good of buyers, certainly in terms of quality and with the continued spending on the city’s infrastructure we are certain to a bright future for Pattaya. So until next time keep enjoying the Land of Smiles! |
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might form alliances in future even if there may be some good “hooks” to hang such speculation upon. Anyway, these are possibly some way off but, as the old saying goes, never say never. I have looked at the benefits of competition for buyers but what are the benefits to buyers when two groups team up? This is hard to say but you would expect the combined knowledge to lead to better quality of buildings. The combined resources may also lead to the project being completed quicker and possibly even result in a reduction in costs. Over recent years we have seen a number of changes in the Pattaya property market, usually due to the changing demographics of the city but this is the first move to see two of the well established, major developers joining forces.
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Don’t miss out on the Chinese market l China remains Thailand’s number one tourist market, with a total of 4.7 million arrivals in 2013 – a 68.83 per cent jump over 2012. - Thawatchai Arunyik, Governor Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)
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Seems many people like the idea of The Riviera given that the project in Jomtien is more than 50 per cent sold. See cover story pages 12-13.
Your at-a-glance guide to some of the major players in the Pattaya property market. We do not claim this is a comprehensive list of all the brokers and developers who can provide a service but we hope readers will find it helpful.
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ACI Enterprise Co Ltd (incorporating ACI Ocean Properties) 672/20 M5 Soi 18, Naklua Road next to Northpoint, Wong-Amat T: +66 (0)38 41 6060 F: +66 (0)38 41 6061 M: +66 (0)81 762 2627 E: info@aci-enterprise.com W: aci-enterprise.com and pattayaoceanproperties.com Principal: Markus Probst Memberships: CRS, REBA (Thailand), REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR, CIPS Alan Bolton Property Consultants Unit C102, 399/9 M10 The Avenue Shopping Mall Second Road near Villa Market T: +66 (0)38 416 728-9 F: +66 (0)38 416 730 M: +66 (0)81 996 2489 E: info@pattaya-property.net W: pattaya-property.net Principal: Alan Bolton Memberships: REBA (Thailand), REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), TREBS All Siam Properties M: +66 (0)87 068 5159 E: info@allsiamproperties.com W: allsiamproperties.com Membership: TREA Anaakot Group Property Consultants 138/1 Moo 12, Soi Chaiyapruk, Jomtien T: +66 (0)38 231544 M: +66 (0)8780 33329 E: info@anaakot-group.com W: Anaakot-Group.com Principal: Jason Young Arise Asia 415 Pratumnak Hill Soi 6 T: +66 (0)38 075 610 M: +66 (0)85 228 8911 (Thanya) E: info@ariseasia.com W: ariseasia.com Principal: Thanyamai Totharong (Thanya) Memberships: CRS, REBA (Thailand), REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR, CIPS
glossaRY The following are among the trade organisation memberships or qualifications held by some of the agents. Note that, in some instances, the qualification is with the individual employee – not the company overall. AIPP: Acronym stands for The Association of International Property Professionals which is a not-for-profit organisation whose aim is to improve the standards of professionalism in the international property market, helping both the industry and the public. Members have voluntarily signed up to follow the AIPP Code of Conduct. CIPS: Certified International Property Specialist – this is a members-only group which is for international practitioners of the National Association of REALTORS®. CRS: Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the top professional designation awarded to REALTORS® in residential sales. Held by fewer than five per cent of all REALTORS®. NAR: National Association of Realtors is North America’s largest trade association representing more than 1.2 million members. Members can call themselves REALTORS®. NAR also functions as a self-regulatory organisation for real estate brokerage. TREBA (Thailand): This is the nationwide Thailand Real Estate Broker Association with affiliation to the international Council of Residential Specialists. REBA-ES: The Real Estate Broker Association for the Eastern Seaboard.
RETS (Thailand): Real Estate Training School (Thailand) – brokers seeking membership of REBA must have staff attend and pass their test.
Benchmark Asia Property Co Ltd Soi Post Office T: +66 (0)38 304 133 M: +66 (0)81 792 9486 E: info@benchmarkthailand.com W: benchmarkthailand.com Principal: Gareth De Silva Memberships: CRS, REBA (Thailand), REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR, CIPS Century 21 – B2 Real Estate 315/2 (Soi Lengkee 1) Moo 9, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 T: +66 (0)38 421 652 M: +66 (0)83 603 7989 E: century21@b2realestate.com W: century21-b2.com Century 21 – Seven Stars 157/523 Pattaya-Naklua Road next to Lumpini Ville Condo project T: +66 (0)38 410 510 E: info@travelnfp.com W: travelnfp.com Principal: Suradej Sroyrungrueng
Coastal Real Estate 216/62 M10, Soi 13 (Soi Diana next to Mega-Break) T: +66 (0)38 421 580, +66 (0)38 412 169 M: +66 (0)81 269 0742 E: info@coastalrealestatepattaya.com W: coastalrealestatepattaya.com Principal: Kevin Mattson
Colliers International Thailand 519/4-5 Second Road, opposite Central Festival, Pattaya Beach T: +66 (0)38 427 771 F: +66 (0)38 427 772 M: +66 (0)85 2828 120 E: info.pattaya@colliers.com or mark.bowling@colliers.com W: colliers.co.th Principal: Mark Bowling Memberships: RICS
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AAAA Properties Jomtien Plaza Condotel 406/37 M12 Jomtien Beach Road T: +66 (0)38 756 370 F: +66 (0)38 757 015 M: +66 (0)86 144 1312 E: info@aaaaproperties.com W: aaaaproperties.com Principal: Louis J Van den Bergh
xxxxxxxx• •directory agents xxwriterxxxxx Compass Real Estate Co Ltd 131/56 Moo 9, Sukhumvit Road, South Pattaya, Chonburi 20150 T: +66 (0)800 958 854 M: +66 (0)901 360 747/+66 (0)80 767 1868 E: office@compasspattaya.com W: compasspattaya.com Principal: Rob Rowcett East Coast Real Estate Co Ltd Office 1: 414/19 M12 Jomtien Complex T: +66 (0)38 267 030-1 F: +66 (0)38 267 029 M: +66 (0)81 862 8034 Office 2: 485/4 M10 Second Road T: +66 (0)38 723 615-6 E: eastcoast@thaiproperty.com W: thaiproperty.com or thaiproperty.net Principal: David Gray
Farang Property Services 223/32 M9, Third Road T: +66 (0)38 052 495 F: +66 (0)38 052 496 M: +66 (0)89 938 7433 E: info@farang-services.com W: farang-services.com Principal: Manfred Ehrenheim Advertisements: Pages 4 and 5
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Five Star Villas & Condos 315/5 Moo 9, Soi Leng Kee, Pattaya Third Road M: +66 (0)81 938 8391 Robert or (0)809 16667 Mesiya E: sales@fivestarvillasandcondos.com W: fivestarvillasandcondos.com Principals: Robert and Mesiya (May) Watson Memberships: CRS, REBA (Thailand), CIPS, REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR, TREBS Gecko Properties 420/146 Soi Buakhow Moo 9 (street with Asia Backpackers on corner) T: +66 (0)38 412 150 M: +66 (0)846 564 846 E: info@gecko-properties.com W: gecko-properties.com Principal: Steve Scholey
glossaRY RICS: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors – an independent body which regulates the conduct of property professionals and surveyors in the UK and other sovereign nations. RICS provides education and training standards, protects consumers with strict codes of practice and advises governments and business. TREA: The Thai Real Estate Association aims to be the hub of the real estate profession here by encouraging entrepreneurs to operate to standards of quality and ethics; to create the maximum benefits for developers, government and consumers altogether. TREBS: The Thailand Real Estate Broker School provides training for real estate professionals. The course includes real estaterelated laws, broker law, broker ethics, listing and sales techniques, reconciliation techniques, property evaluation, property transfer procedure and tax calculation.
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Global Property Pattaya Co Ltd 565/56 Moo 10, near Big C South Pattaya T: +66 (0)38 426 231 F: +66 (0)38 426 232 M: +66 (0)81 838 1390 E: info@globalpropertythailand.com W: globalpropertythailand.com or global-property-pattaya.com Principal: Rainer Heinzmann Memberships: REBA-ES, CIPS Golden Homes Real Estate Co Ltd 33/39 M9 Soi Diana Inn T: +66 (0)38 720 892-3 M: +66 (0)86 826 8821 E: info@goldenhomespattaya.com or Ploy1@csloxinfo.com W: goldenhomespattaya.com Principal: Yupaporn Sangpagdee (Ploy)
Homes Direct Asia 99/34 Soi Khao Noi T: +66 (0)38 068 956 F: +66 (0)38 068 957 M: +66 (0)811 429 0111 or 0890 160 077 E: info@homesdirect.asia W: homesdirect.asia Principal: Matt O’Sullivan Jomtien Property 315/185-6 Thappraya Road near entrance to View Talay 2 T: +66 (0)38 303 243 M: +66 (0)86 108 6575 E: info@properties-in-thailand.com W: properties-in-thailand.com Principal: Stu Sutton
JLL (formerly Jones Lang LaSalle) The Village Shopping Centre, Sukhumvit-Pattaya Road Services: Property sales and leasing; property management; consultancy; project management; and valuation T: +66 (0)38 074 663-5 E: info.thailand@ap.jll.com W: joneslanglasalle.co.th W: jllresidential.in.th Principal: Adam Bell Jump Real Estate 315/154 Thappraya Road T: +66 (0)38 251 859 M: +66 (0)879 015 229 E: garry@jump-realestate-pattaya.com W: jump-realestate-pattaya.com Principal: Garry Angerstein Knight Frank The Village Shopping Centre where the Sukhumvit meets Soi Chaiyapruk M: +66 (0)81 550 4099 E: anchalee.kasemsukthawat@ th.knightfrank.com W: knightfrank.co.th North Shore Property Co Ltd 315/414 M12 Thappraya Road T: +66 (0)38 303 825-6 M: +66 (0)87 833 5066 or (0)86 323 4607 E: info@ns-property.com W: ns-property.com Principal: Mesa Wongsida
agents • directory Siam Properties
Contact 313/27 M10 Pattaya Tai
Eng: 089 833 6175 +66465 (0)38 415 490 Thai: T: 090 4563
www.pattayarealty.com F: +66 (0)38 414 693
M: +66 (0)81 861 1907 (Heiner) or Pattaya Realty (0)81 821 7045 (Porn) 420/185 Moo 9 Soi Buakhow 15 Russian: +66 (0)89 245 2890 (Vera) T: +66 (0)38 412 301-2 E: info@siamproperties.net or M: +66 (0)89 833 6175 or (0)90 465 4563 One Stop Real Estate E: info@pattayarealty.com rus@siamproperties.net 219/14 M9, Soi Yamato W: pattayarealty.com W: siamproperties.net Sale ß18,000,000 HS9736 HS6871 HS8611 Sale ß24,950,000 Sale ß9,000,000 Siam Royal View House 4 beds (private pool) Mabprachan Villa) House 4 beds T: +66 (0)38 710 699 orHouse (0)384 beds 710 725 (Jomtien ParkPrincipal: Stuart Daly Principals: Heiner and Porn Moessing M: +66 (0)819 454 845 Memberships: CIPS, REBA (Thailand), Memberships: CRS, REBA (Thailand), E: onestop@realesthai.com REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR, CIPS W: real-estate-thailand.com Advertisements: Pages 14 and 15 Principal: Mark Welch Talay Real Estate Co Ltd Memberships: CRS, REBA (Thailand), Powerhouse Properties Co Ltd 240/18 M5, Naklua not far from ß 35,000/month CR10009 Rent ß 30,000/month Rent ß60,000/month Rent CR7760 on Second Road REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR, CIPS View Talay Residence 4 Dolphin Roundabout CR5893 Pratumnak Central Pattaya Condo 1 bed Condo 2 beds Condo 3 beds 3 baths Central Pattaya 489/2 Jomtien Soi 5, Pattaya, 20150 T: +66 (0)38 362 352 Pattaya Bay Real Estate T: +66 (0)38 059 635 F: +66 (0)38 362 351 338/24 Moo 12 Pratumnak Road M: +66 (0)81 945 8002, +66(0)90 398 M: +66 (0)87 608 1116 or (0)8 0091 5353 T: + 66 (0)38 250 944 6643 E: info@talayrealestate.com M: + 66 (0)811 580 065 (English) E: info@powerhousepropertiesltd.com W: talayrealestate.com + 66 (0)861 566 346 (Thai) W: powerhousepropertiesltd.com Principals: Namthip Khanjanavisittaphol HS9957 Sale ß6,500,000 Sale ß22,000,000 Sale ß78,000,000 HS9060 CS8856 E: info@pattayabayrealestate.com Principal: J. Bernard (Sandy) T Okuno Pratumnak House 3 beds (private pool) East Pattaya Naklua House 5 beds (privateand pool) Ted Condo 2 beds (sea view) W: pattayabayrealestate.com Memberships: REBA-ES, REBA Principal: Mal Patterson (Thailand), RETS (Thailand), CIPS, NAR, Thailand-Property-Gate CRS, RESMA (We Can Do It Co Ltd) Pattaya Jomtien Property 50/2 Moo 6, Hua Yai 75/49 Soi 5 Immigration, Beach Road, Premier Homes Real Estate Co Ltd M: +66 (0)81 835 9923 Jomtien (75m from Immigration Office) 240/21 Jomtien Beach Road W: thailand-property-gate.com 120,000/month CR7116 CR10007 Rent ß Rent ß50,000/month Rent ß50,000/month CR10010 House 4 beds (private pool) Mabprachun Condo231 1 bed (sea view) Wong Amat T: +66 (0)90 132 1891 House 3 beds (private pool) East Pattaya T: +66 (0)38 931 Principal: Stefan Matter M: +66 (0)85 129 5657 (Thai); M: +66 (0)81 634 2915 E: premier@loxinfo.co.th Thailiving or +66 (0)85 056 9880 (English) W: premierinternational.com 306/90-91 M12 Thappraya Road E: sales@pattaya-jomtien-property.com Principals: Clayton and Supap Wade T: +66 (0)38 364 514 W: pattaya-jomtien-property.com Memberships: CIPS, RETS (Thailand), NAR M: +66 (0)81 862 7405 Principals: Kevin and Chanram Hurst E: info@thailiving.net Rightmove Pattaya W: thailiving.net Pattaya Paradise City Property GPS:Location 12.928045,100.883015 369/1 M9, Units 8&9 PS Bowl, 2nd Road Principal: Supaporn Persson (Sara) 99/684-685, Moo 5, Chok Chai Village 8, nd Our of�ice address 420/185T:Moo.9 Pattaya +66 (0)38 361 2212Road 15, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 Soi Watboonsampan info@pattayarealty.com +66 (0)89 253 5607 T: +66 (0)38 376 145Tel: 038 412301/038 412302M:Email: E: info@rightmovepattaya.com Fax: +66 (0) 38 376 147 W: rightmovepattaya.com M: +66 (0)81 761 3238 Principal: Craig Turner E: pattaya@paradisecityproperty.com Town & Country Property Memberships: REBA (Thailand), W: pattaya-property.biz 63/10-11 Pattaya Tai Principal: Gavin Perfect T: +66 (0)38 374 136 REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), CIPS F: +66 (0)38 374 137 Pattaya Prestige Properties Russian: +66 (0)84 873 7425 Seaboard Properties Co Ltd 2/28 Ground Floor, View Talay 7 E: info@towncountryproperty.com 316/23 Thappraya Road near Food F: +66 (0)38 059 632 W: towncountryproperty.com Mart, Jomtien M: +66 (0)870 217 014 Principal: Cees Cuijpers T: +66 (0)38 252 456 E: info@pattayaprestigeproperties.com Memberships: CRS, REBA-ES, NAR, CIPS F: +66 (0)38 252 457 W: pattayaprestigeproperties.com Advertisements: Pages 8 and 9 M: +66 (0)86 129 8281 Principal: Jan Nuyten E: info@seaboard-properties.com W: seaboard-properties.com Principal: Eddie Buehler
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NT Realty Asia 215/15-18 Second Road T: +66 (0)38 426 242 or (0)38 425 836 E: info@nt-realty.com W: realestatethailand.com Principal: Richard Arthur Memberships: RETS (Thailand), NAR, CIPS
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the boxes ... Sponsoring REBA-ES members Contact
Eng: 089 833 6175 Thai: 090 465 4563
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Mark Welch +66 (0)81 945 4845 info@1stop-pattaya.com www.real-estate-thailand.com
Stuart Daly +66 (0)38 412 301-2 info@pattayarealty.com www.pattayarealty.com
Markus Probst +66 (0)81 762 2627 info@aci-enterprise.com www.pattayaoceanproperties.com
... if your answer is ‘yes’ to all, check out the REBASale ß18,000,000 House 4 beds
Sale ß24,950,000
HS9736
(Jomtien Park Villa)
House 4 beds
HS6871
Siam Royal View
Sale
ß9,000,000
HS8611
House 4 beds (private pool) Mabprachan
Heiner Moessing Rob Watson Gareth De Silva +66 (0)89 499 1000 +66 (0)81 938 8391 +66 (0)81 792 9486 info@siamproperties.net sales@fivestarvillasandcondos.com info@benchmarkthailand.com CR10009 Rent ß35,000/month Rent ß60,000/month Rent ß30,000/month CR7760 CR5893 www.siamproperties.net www.fivestarvillasandcondos.com www.benchmarkthailand.com Pratumnak Central Pattaya Condo 1 bed Condo 2 beds Condo 3 beds 3 baths Central Pattaya
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Rainer Heinzmann Sale ß6,500,000 3 beds (private pool) +66 (0)81 838 House 1390 info@globalpropertythailand.com www.globalpropertythailand.com
HS9957 East Pattaya
Craig TurnerCS8856 Sale ß22,000,000
Condo 2 beds (sea view)
Naklua
Sale
+66 (0)89 253 5607 info@rightmovepattaya.com www.rightmovepattaya.com
HS9060 June Bernard +66(0)38 059 635 info@powerhousepropertiesltd.com www.powerhousepropertiesltd.com
ß78,000,000
House 5 beds (private pool) Pratumnak
You can trust Rent
ß50,000/month
House 3 beds (private pool)
CR10010
East Pattaya
Rent
ß50,000/month
Condo 1 bed (sea view)
CR10007 Wong Amat
Rent
ß120,000/month
CR7116
House 4 beds (private pool) Mabprachun
GPS:Location 12.928045,100.883015 Our of�ice address 420/185 Moo.9 Pattaya 2nd Road 15, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 Tel: 038 412301/038 412302 Email: info@pattayarealty.com
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agents • •directory xxxxxxxx developers xxwriterxxxxx • directory Anaakot Group Development 138/1 Moo 12, Soi Chayapruk, Jomtien Project: Sixtythree@12 T: +66 (0)38 231544 M: +66 (0)8780 33329 E: info@anaakot-group.com W: Anaakot-Group.com Contact: Jason Young Blue Sky Developments Co Ltd 933 Ruamtanuthai Building, 11th floor, Mahachai Road, Wangburapapirom, Phranakorn, Bangkok T: +66(0)81 8180874 E: pornthepchawla@gmail.com W: blueskydevelopments.co.th Principal: Pornthep Chawla (Dev) Boutique Corporation 170/67 21st floor, Ocean Tower 1, Soi Sukhumvit 16, Ratchadaphisek Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 T: +66 (0)86 378 7777 E: pattama@boutiquecorporation.com W: boutiquecorporation.com Principal: Pattama Piyamaneeporn Bravo Thai Lifestyle Co Ltd Projects: The Vineyard I, II & III and Amaya Hill near Lake Mabprachan M: +66 (0)89 8677 969 E: terry@siamdevelopments.com W: siamdevelopments.com Principal contact: Terrence Allen Collins
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CSP Projects Chaiyapruk 2 over rail track on left opposite The Ville Projects: Coconut Grove, Coco Palms and Palm Grove T: +66 (0)38 076 285-6 E: md@csp-construction.com W: csp-construction.com Principal contact: Tom Coglan CW Asset Co Ltd 212/13 North Pattaya Road Project: Bang Saray Beach Condominium T: +66 (0)38 414 405 M: +66 (0)85 272 8338 (English) or +66 (0)85 272 8228 (Thai) E: info@cwasset.com W: cwasset.com or bangsaraybeachcondo.com Principal: Ms Imorn Luekhamharn Membership: TREA
Domum Holding Co Ltd 391/109 Thappraya Road. Corner of Soi 13, next to Mata Hari Restaurant Project: Meridiem Condominium and Meridiem Park Condominium T: +66 (0) 38 251 464 M: +66 (0) 8888 10311 F: +66 (0) 38 251 733 E: info@domum-holding.com W: domum-holding.com
Major Development PCL 141 Soi Thonglor 10, Sukhumvit 55, Klongton Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Local project: Reflection Jomtien Beach Sales office: Jomtien Beach Road, adjacent to Suttangrak Restaurant T: +66 (0)38 233 111 M: +66 (0)89 247 7158 E: sales@reflectionpattaya.com W: majordevelopment.co.th
Global Tower Group Co Ltd Banglamung Soi 16 Project: Paradise Ocean View M: +66 (0)8 222 66 077 E: info@paradiseoceanview.com W: paradiseoceanview.com
Matrix Developments 352/202-3 M12 Pratumnak Road Current projects: Art-on-the-Hill, Paradise Park, Sunset Boulevard, The View, The Vision, Amazon Residence and City Center Residence T: +66 (0)38 250 120-1 F: +66 (0)38 250 008 M: +66 (0)87 607 8880 E: info@matrix-developments.com W: matrix-developments.com Membership: AIPP
Golden View Development Co Ltd Showroom in Third Road close to the start of the Bali Hai fly-over Projects: Masters Residence and Imperial Twins Residence T: 038 410 786 M: +66 (0)90 125 8969 E: info@goldenview.asia W: goldenview.asia Principals: Mark Membership: AIPP Habitat 5 Co Ltd Sales Office: 172 Soi Chaiyapruk 2 Project: The Ville Jomtien M: +66 (0)81 450 0001/2 E: chane@habitat-5.com W: TheVillePattaya.com Heights Holdings Co Ltd Thappraya Road next to Bruno’s Italian Restaurant Projects: Park Royal I, II & III, Pattaya Heights, Club Royal, Laguna Bay I , II and III (The Maldives), Laguna Beach Resort Jomtien I & II, Laguna Heights, The Peak Towers, Wong Amat Tower, Water Park Condominium, C-View and Arcadia Beach Resorts I-III (Pattaya, Naklua and Jomtien) M: +66 (0)85 282 6454 E: oliver@heights-holdings.com W: heights-holdings.com Principal contact: Oliver Nabarro
Modus Group 292/1-2 Moo 5 Soi 12, Pattaya-Naklua, Naklua, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 Project: Modus Beachfront Condo T: +66 (0)38 225 999 or (0)38 252 635 M: +66 (0)89-092 1333 E: info@moduspattaya.com or 888modus@gmail.com W: moduspattaya.com Principal: Pimpinan Namthep New Nordic Occupies a large area of Pratumnak. Soi 4 and look for the orange signs Current projects: New Nordic Suites, New Nordic VIP Condominium I, II and III and IV are planned T: +66 (0)38 250 025 M: +66 (0)89 605 4114 E: sales@new-nordic.com W: new-nordic.com Norwegian Properties Group 315/175-180 Moo 12, Nongprue Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 Project: VN Residences 3 T: +66 (0)38 303 310 F: +66 (0)38 252 548 M: +66 (0)89 936 6741 (Eng) or +66 (0)89 834 7664 (Eng and Rus) E: jeanette@vnresidences.com or liene@vnresidences.com W: vnresidences.com Principal contact: Jeanette Eiksund Heltne
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Robin’s Nest 33/42-44 Moo 10 Soi Diana Inn T: +66 (0)38 720 194 or +66 (0)89 928 7080 W: robinsnestpattaya.com
Mantra Restaurant & Bar Pattaya Beach, Pattaya T: +66 (0) 3842 9591 E: email@mantra-pattaya.com W: mantra-pattaya.com
Starbucks Coffee Company Lido Pattaya Royal Garden Pattaya Stylo Pattaya Beach Road Tuk Com South Pattaya Central Festival T: 038 710 087 E: customercomment@ starbucks-thailand.com W: starbucks.co.th
Sportsman Pub & Restaurant Soi 13, Pattaya Beach Road T: +66 (0)38 710 609 or +66 (0)86 834 3729 W: sportsmanpub.com
Coco’s Bistro & Coffee Lounge Soi Chaiyapruk, Jomtien T: 038 074 675 E: madeup@cocospattaya.com W: cocospattaya.com
Holiday Inn Pattaya 463/68 Pattaya Sai 1 Road, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi T: +66 (0)3872 5555 W: holidayinn.com/pattaya
The Village Shopping Centre Junction Soi Chaiyapruk and Sukhumvit Road T: 038 074 647-8 W: thevillagepattaya.com
Shenanigans Irish Pub Jomtien Complex Condo Thappraya Road, Jomtien T: 038 303 490 E: info@ shenanigansthailand.com W: shenanigansthailand.com
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya Highway 3, Naklua T: 038 259 999 Emergency: 1719 E: inquiry@bph.co.th W: bangkokpattayahospital.com
Tequila Reef Cantina Soi 7, Pattaya Tel: (038) 414-035 E: info@tequilareefpattaya.com W: tequilareefpattaya.com
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Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa Beach Road, Pattaya T: 038 412 120 E: pattayamarriott@minornet.com W: marriott.com/PYXMC
agents • •directory xxxxxxxx developers xxwriterxxxxx • directory Nova Group Nova Park, 80/164 M9, Soi Sukrudee (Soi AR) near Jameson’s Pub Projects: Amari Residences Pattaya, The Cliff, Nova Ocean View, Novana Residence, The Palm, Nam Talay, Serenity Wongamat, Ocean Pacific, North Beach. Pacific Bay T: +66 (0)38 415 304-8 F: +66 (0)38 415 309 M: +66 (0)85 282 6454 E: info@nova-thailand.com W: nova-thailand.com Principal contacts: Rony Fineman and Keith Storey Petch Property Development Co Ltd Projects: The Cove and Prima Residence Main office: 44 Soi Sukhumvit 59, Klongton Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 T: +66 (0)27 143 872 M: +66 (0)89 991 1999 Sales office: 193/1 M5 Naklua Road T: +66 (0)38 428 284 or (0)38 428 595 E: info@ppd.co.th W: ppd.co.th Principal: Itthi Chavalittamrong Poompatta Co Ltd 450 M9 Nongprue, Chonburi 20150 Projects: Patta Village and Patta Town T&F: +66 (0)38 371 555 E: info@poompattapattaya.com W: poompattapattaya.com
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Powerhouse Properties Co Ltd View Talay Residence 4 489/2 Jomtien Soi 5, Pattaya, 20150 T: +66 (0)38 059 635 M: +66 (0)81 945 8002, +66(0)90 398 6643 E: info@powerhousedev.com W: powerhousedev.com watersedge-pattaya.com skylightjomthien.com habitusjomthien.com Principal: J. Bernard Memberships: REBA-ES, REBA (Thailand), RETS (Thailand), CIPS, NAR, CRS, RESMA Raimon Land PLC 22nd Floor The Millenia Tower, Bangkok Projects: Northpoint, Zire Wong Amat and Unixx South Pattaya T: +66 (0)26 519 601 M: +66 (0)81 3717 888 E: info@raimonland.com W: raimonland.com
Tulip Group Co Ltd 88/58 Moo 4, Bowin Sub District, Siracha, Chonburi Projects: Centara Avenue Residence & Suites Pattaya and Golden Tulip Hotel & Residence (both behind The Avenue), Centara Grand Residence Pattaya (Na-Jomtien), Waterfront Suites & Residences (Bali Hai), Royal Tulip Suites T: +66 (0)38 959 180 F: +66 (0)38 959 508 M: +66 (0)83 718 0005 E: jason@tulipgroup.co.th W: tulipgroup.co.th Principal contacts: Kobi Elbaz and Jason Payne Shining Light Co Ltd Project: City Garden Pattaya Soi 15, Second Road close to The Avenue T: +66 (0)38 416 690 F: +66 (0)38 724 249 E: info@citygardenpattaya.com W: citygardenpattaya.com (The) Siam Oriental Trading Co Ltd 267/4 M12, Pratumnak Projects: Siam Oriental Condominium, Siam Oriental Garden, Siam Oriental Twins, Siam Oriental Elegance, Tropical Garden, Siam Oriental Plaza, Green Cascades T: +66 (0)81 305 3071 or 085 085 8284 E: siamoriental@mail.ru W: siamoriental.net Principal contact: Anastassiya Konchaphat Town & Country Property 63/10-11 Pattaya Tai Projects: The Meadows, The Residence and Whispering Palms F: +66 (0)38 374 137 Russian: +66 (0)84 873 7425 E: info@towncountryproperty.com W: towncountryproperty.com Principal: Cees Cuijpers
Universal Group Thailand 324/90 Moo 12, Thappraya Road Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 Projects: Seven Seas and Savanna Sands T: +66 (0)38 074 625 E: universalplus@ymail.com W: universal-thailand.com Principal: Sonia Punjabi (The) Urban Co Ltd Projects: Acqua Condominium, The Gallery, SP Townhomes, The Urban, The Urban Suites, and Aeras T & F: +66 (0)38 231125-6 M: +66 (0)86 323 1908 E: theurbanproperty@gmail.com W: thegallerycondo.com, theurban pattaya.com, theurban-property.com VKK Real Estate Co Ltd Sukhumvit 87 just before the rail track and the new road Projects: Porchland I, II, III (The Blue Residence), IV (The Time), V (La Santir), VI (The Feelture), VII (Del Mare) T: +66 (0)38 757 375-7 M: +66 (0)82 444 1147-8 E: theblue@porchland.com W: porchland.com
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What comes after a Porsche?
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ast month I reminisced on the cars that have lived in my garage. I had got up to 1979 when I bought a pink Porsche 911, the best car I ever owned. Pink Porsche and I parted company in 1982, and the reason was one that many males reading this will understand. It is that condition called “divorce”. That stage of a marriage breakdown where your ex’s lawyers get out the carving knives and you lose everything you held near and dear. “You’ve got a Porsche? You won’t have by the time we’ve finished!” And so I lost my Porsche. Back to square one and transport was an old Ford Falcon station wagon. Basic transport, but it would haul a large amount of junk and several large people. The large amount of junk became steel tubing, which in turn became a space-framed Mk1 Ford Escort Lightweight, and another of my home-
Pictured is a Maxda MX5. The doc sold one just before coming the the Land of Smiles.
grown racing cars. It was the first one in its category to run a wing and to replace the Lotus Twin Cam engine with the one of the new Mazda rotaries. Being a glutton for punishment, I didn’t build one – I built two, with a friend assisting in the building and driving his way to win the championship that year, while I came second. You can’t win them all! Building my way up again, the Ford Falcon was pensioned off, minutes before it turned into ferric oxide and became a brown stain on the garage floor. Sporting chariot A sporting chariot was needed again, and since the rotary engines had done so well in the race cars, I decided on a Series 1 Mazda RX7, and found a secondhand one in my local petrol station, complete with aero kit. After the Porsche, this was one of the best cars I ever owned. Nothing went wrong, nothing fell off, it went
like stink, and used so much petrol I almost needed to tow a bowser behind it. So what could come next? It was a Toyota Celica, which was really just a Camry in a two-door body. Comfy, adequate performance, did nothing wrong, and did nothing exceptional. A typical Toyota. And eventually bored me out of my brain! So what came next? It was back to Mazda, a marque that had impressed me with its reliability and sporting drive, and a Mk 1 Mazda MX5 came to reside in my garage. A great little sports car, that could be made even better by improving the inlet tract and adding a large bore, free flow exhaust, stepping up to 15-inch wheels and lowering by an inch. The MX5 is also one of my best cars, and again, nothing broke, nothing fell off and nothing went wrong in my three years of ownership. It was always fun to drive and I was sorry to sell it – to come to Thailand. |
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Green Cascade is a Green Eco-Village concept of living, embedded with innovative architectural design inside a community-style village of modern condominiums and villas.
Quiet and peaceful, there’s no traffic within the heart of the resort. Buggies will carry you and your luggage to your home, the perfect, safe environment for children and families.
“Closer to Nature” Green Cascade combines the classical Thai resort with contemporary, modern homes. The architect has found a balance between comfortable ergonomic living spaces and the natural surroundings, expressing the natural beauty inherent in the materials and the location.
Green Cascade features a variety of residential villas, houses and condominium apartments in sizes to suit your needs.
Residents will enjoy the harmony of Thai nature all round with magnificent views of lush tropical landscapes; horizons of mountains; only minutes from the sea and five minutes’ drive to the magnificent Sai Khao (White Sand) beach.
Amazing resort-style facilities include seven swimming pools, children’s pools, children’s playground, club house, lake and bicycle lanes. We invite you to be our partner in the amazing Green Cascade. Illustrations are architects renderings and may be subject to change. They show Pool Villas (top) and Lake Villas.
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