Rem March 2015 by Pattaya Property Consultants

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Your home is their Castle!

New Nordic think outside the box

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My wife’s no-go area My wife has declared the main part of Pattaya west of the Sukhumvit Road a no-go area – only to be visited when absolutely necessary. Why? The new roadworks for the tunnel linking the Sukhumvit Road to Pattaya Central are creating rot dit maak maak (too many traffic jams). Have I joined her in this declaration? Well, no as my

Dave Buckley talks about how the new tunnel will affect the city for the next three years (or more)!

working life needs to go on and I have too many clients in the main part of Pattaya to make such a vow feasible. But I do have considerable sympathy with her feelings. The other day we were travelling back from Central Festival to our home off Siam Country Club Road and when we tried to turn right into Country Club we saw several nice red and white striped concrete blocks barring our way. This is not totally new. Often at festivals such as Songkran this turn is blocked off. But now I am wondering how long will these obstructions be there? Usually they comprise just metal mesh barriers that are comparatively easy to lift and move ... but these look pretty permanent. Could it be that they will be there for the whole projected

three years that the tunnel is expected to take to build? Oh, I do hope not. Indeed, am I being overly optimistic is quoting three years as the build period? It’s easy to be cynical about such matters. In the expat population criticising the efforts of our hosts seems an easy bandwagon to leap on. I don’t especially wish to do this in relation to the tunnel as I feel that

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the greater good when it comes to creating roads and considering how much

bigger than the ones blocking the turn into Siam Country Club Road. This city has been thrown up in double quick time and, on occasion, the interests of individuals or companies have been allowed to take priority over traffic they can handle. This is part of the reason why the roads are a nightmare – particularly when the rain lashes down. Speaking of the rain, and the resultant flooding, the most common question I hear raised lately is that of: Will the tunnel cope with the water? I think it is reasonable to suggest that traffic queues will form in the tunnel when the volume of traffic – especially at weekends – means vehicles will back up from the first set of traffic lights down Pattaya Central. The people in these backed-up cars will be sitting ducks (no pun intended) should the tunnel flood. I sincerely hope that my prophesy of doom is entirely unfounded. l Apologies to fans of the quiz and the events pages in the magazine. I’ve had to drop a few pages to save costs in response to the trying times we are encountering. They will be back when things pick up. Note I say when not if!

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performing this traffic improvement task face considerable obstacles – much

contents • leisure

cover story

leisure

Building Castles on the Hill

Furious 7 coming soon

40•furious 7 drops the ‘fast’! The latest of the

Fast and Furious franchise will release soon. One of the stars, Jordana Brewster, gives an interview.

New Nordic are thinking outside the box by creating two new blocks designed to look like ancient castles. Castle I and Castle II will be built in NN’s stronghold – Pratumnak Hill.

40•on

‘ b u c k et list’: Mystery correspondent reveals

some

of the places on

the

map

he would like to visit before it’s too late to enjoy them.

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Units in the UK available for 20 per cent down and rentals will pay balance.

Fragrant boss James Duan to launch mega project in Na-Jomtien.

The second stage of

44•don’t take melanoma LIGHTLY: Dr Iain

developing

Corness used to live in the melanoma capital of the

green

project is examined.

world so it’s a subject he speaks about with authority.

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news • property

Raimon in tune with community Developer announces three-year sponsorship of orchestra

Raimon Land has announced the signing of a three year sponsorship agreement with the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (BSO), widely acclaimed as one of the country’s finest orchestral ensembles. Since its founding in 1982, the BSO has earned a well-respected place in the Thai arts community by holding many memorable concerts and recitals with some of the world’s most renowned conductors and soloists, such as Soprano Dame Kiri

Te Kanawa, cellist Yo-yo Ma, flautist Sir James Galway, and many other illustrious artists. In addition to adding vibrancy and dynamism to the local scene, BSO’s concert tours have also been very well received abroad, in countries including Korea, Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Japan. Its widespread acclaim makes it one of the most respected orchestras in the region and a true cultural ambassador for Thailand.

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Fragrant scent good potential in Pattaya Condo developer Fragrant Property Co is planning to develop a major five building high-rise residential and hotel project worth Bt13.5 billion in Na-Jomtien, according to a report in the Bangkok Post. Fragrant chief executive James Duan (right) says he feels Pattaya has strong potential despite a property market dampened by slumping tourist numbers from Russia. The project, called Sixth Element Na Jomtien, will stand on a 22-rai site with a 30-metre beachfront between Sois 8 and 10 Na Jomtien. The complex will comprise three 50-storey plus towers and two more 10-storey ones. Total of units will be 1,400.The first building of 330 units

is set to launch at the end of this month. Prices will start at Bt3.9m and unit sizes range from 37 to 150 sqm. “We continue focusing on the medium-to-higher-priced segment, as the market is growing and healthier than the mid-to-low-end segment, which is slowing down,” Mr Duan said.

Raimon Land PLC has appointed Andrew Jordan as vice-president of Construction. He will have responsibility for overseeing the development and direction of all the company’s construction projects.

Aurora offer 8% over three years The developers of the Aurora project on Pratumnak are offering an eight per cent return for three years to anyone making full payment on a condo unit. At the end of that period buyers will have the option to sell the unit back to Aurora at the initial purchase price. Or Thai nationals can put 20 per cent down with a final balloon payment of 80 per cent.

Johnson Tan, Raimon Land CEO and board director, said: “As a property developer committed to excellence and enhancing the community, Raimon Land is proud to play a small role, along with many other esteemed sponsors, in support of such a worthwhile endeavour. The BSO continues to bring people together and enrich lives through an appreciation of the arts, and it shares the same aspirations and values as our company.”

Thailand tops adultery poll worldwide Thailand would like to be a world leader in many things but here’s one ranking they could do without: The country is the most adulterous in the world with 56 per cent of married adults admitting to having an affair. That’s a clear 10 per cent ahead of nearest rivals, Denmark. Thailand is the only Asian country to feature in the top 10 – all the others are in Europe. Completing the unwanted top 10 are Germany and Italy on 45 per cent, France (43), Belgium and Norway (40), Spain (39) and Finland and the United Kingdom on 36. The survey was conducted by Match.com. The Richest, a statistics edutainment site, said: “Without a doubt it’s the Wild, Wild East.”

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cover story • dave buckley

Kings of the Hill will so

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n a holiday city it is common – and perhaps understandable – that the emphasis in condo and housing projects is placed on the outdoors. Having sea views is often a sales plus, swimming pools abound, the size of personal balconies is seen as important and floor-to-ceiling windows are becoming more and more common. But now New Nordic, the company specialising in developing large parts of Pratumnak Hill, have decided to reverse the trend. Big windows? Castles don’t have them. Though they will not be so thin that you can only get an arrow through them! Balconies? Don’t have them, either. Swimming pools? Actually one of the castles has one on the roof but, given it can’t be seen from the road, it does not detract from the overall castle design. Sea views? That’s not really what living in a castle is all about. With each castle it is the interiors that matter most, not the exteriors. I’ll let New Nordic chief executive

officer Kurt Svendheim take up the story. “We wanted to do something completely different; something to stand out from the crowd,” he said. “I had the idea that maybe we should take our inspiration from the castles of Europe. So I got together with my architect team in Bangkok and brainstormed a few ideas.” Kurt is keen to point out that his eight-storey Castle I and Castle II designs are a result of looking at a mix of 50 fortresses. “The look is not a copy of any one castle,” he said. Exclusive club The two castles occupy 10,000 sqm and will be connected by a bridge at sixth floor level that only owners and renters can use. The bridge will link an “open 24 hours” exclusive residents-only club and above the club will be a glass-bottomed swimming pool which will always have at least four attractive swimmers using it. The club will, of course, look like a castle interior. It will have a very big wine cellar – one of the biggest in Pattaya according to Kurt.

Kings of the Hill? Look at the stats New Nordic has: l A total of 47 shops, restaurants and bars and this will increase to close to 100 soon; l On any given night they may have more than 5,000 people sleeping in their rooms; l For client convenience they have 45 cars and golf carts decked out in their distinctive orange livery – six years ago they had two; l Total number of swimming pools is 22.

“We will have a Cognac club and a cigar club also,” he added. “The club will feature a pool of beer (bottles, not beer where the water should be) featuring 320 different types. The pool will be filled with ice and big enough to swim in.” In total the Castles will have 10 restaurants and bars, many of which will be on the ground floor and will be open to all visitors. In addition they will have caves and secret rooms and tunnels. But, in acknowledgment of current preferences, the Castles will also feature a spa and gymnasium. “No one has ever seen anything like this,” said Kurt. “It will be very exclusive and really spectacular. People need to see it to understand that we are really serious about the castle concept.” The Castles have no less than three showrooms, one of which is in Manila where are lot of work developing the interiors is being performed. “Obviously you cannot easily make things to look several hundreds of years old in a matter of weeks,”

on have their Castles Themed units There will be close to 100 fullyfurnished units which will be themed. For example, the King of the Castle suite will feature a giant five metre bed; there will be a dungeon suite with your own cell bars to keep you safe; there will be ghost suites; others will feature giant Jacuzzis and buyers will even be able to pick a suite that has a go-go pole and great music system installed. “Also a lot of money will be spent on lighting both Castles (see cover),” said Kurt. “It is very important that they look attractive.” Units average Bt250,000 per sqm in price and sizes start at 40sqm going up to 70-80sqm. “Soon we expect to be sold out,” said Kurt, adding, “we plan to start building in September.” | l To learn more about New Nordic projects ring +66 (0)3825 0025 or email sales@new-nordic.com

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said Kurt, “but we have a company working in the Philippines trying to create an ancient effect. I go there every few months to check progress.”

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wining • dining

the repast blast ... Mantra Restaurant & Bar at the Amari Hotel, Beach Road

Definitely spoilt for choice at Mantra

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f the phrase “spoilt for choice” needs a little explaining don’t bother looking it up on the Internet. Just get yourself down to the Mantra Restaurant & Bar on Beach Road at about 11 on a Sunday morning and the true meaning will become clear within minutes of walking in. That’s when Mantra hosts a Sunday brunch of mammoth and mouth-watering proportions. Go hungry, don’t wear anything tight and prepare yourself for the “disappointment” of discovering that you can’t possibly get through as much of the delicious food on display as you would like. Like Indian food? They’ve got it. Chinese? That, too. Italian pasta and pizza? No problem. Oh and let’s not forget Japanese sushi, Thai cuisine, a display of seafood that takes some matching, all kinds of meats and fish from the grill and desserts galore. Put simply, if you like something specific and special there is a fair chance you will find it at Mantra’s Sunday brunch. I happily managed to consume just five courses of culinary delights! Perfectly chilled I started with a visit to the seafood station for some mussels, giant prawns and one of my favourites – crab claws. All were perfectly chilled and very tasty. To go with this I chose a bit chunk of homemade bread so full of fruit and nuts it reminded me of muesli. Then I was off to the sushi bar for tuna and salmon accompanied by soy sauce and fiery wasabi combined. I considered going back for more but there was still too much else on offer. Next I decided to mix my own caesar salad adding in plenty of bacon, parmesan and several large and delicious green olives. Maybe olives are not part of a classic caesar but I have a real

soft spot for them and was not going to pass up the opportunity to indulge that preference. After three courses of build-up it was time to visit the grill. I chose the lamb – another alltime favourite – two chops just on their own, no vegetables or salad as I already felt fit to burst. They were grilled to perfection. After these it was time to sit back, take a rest and quaff a little more of the Aussie Chardonnay I had ordered as part of the freeflow wine buffet. Feeling full Pace yourself, I said, there’s all this great food, you’re already feeling full and there’s no rush. The brunch doesn’t end until 3pm. I took a 20 minute break but during that time other guests kept passing by with desserts on their plate that had to be tried. A plate comprising raspberries in a crepe, cream, a gooey chocolate mousse plus white chocolate from a fountain was consumed and then that was that. I was full. Finished! All that and I had not visited the Indian, Chinese, Italian or Thai stations. Oh well, there’s always another Sunday morning! l Sunday Brunch at Mantra costs Bt1,690++ per person. Children under six eat free; aged between six to 12 at half price. The freeflow wine buffet is an additional Bt1,490++ per person.

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green issues • office for interior & architecture (O-I-A)

This is the fourth of a series of articles in which REm owner Dave Buckley talks to Elmar Kleiner (right), the head of the Office for Interior & Architecture company, about how green issues can, or should, influence modern architecture and how we live. This month we look at the second stage of steps that need to be taken to go green!

Three steps to ‘heaven’ (part 2) model sketch

construction

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construction

ast month we looked at the first of the three steps required to achieve “greenness heaven” in a project and concentrated on how vital is it to really get inside the requirements of the customer and to follow this up by producing sketches, perspectives and models to demonstrate a full understanding of those requirements allowing progress to be made to the next stage. Step two sees the finalisation of the design process which goes hand-in-hand with the thorough preparation of construction documents and assisting in the tendering process. Just to recap we said that at the end of Step One client involvement and a clear understanding of what is proposed is key during this phase to avoid misunderstandings – and possible hefty hikes in the budget – later on. If substantial changes are required now is undoubtedly the best time to implement them. Which takes us to ... Design development Elmar Kleiner of the Office for Interior & Architecture says: “Once leading ideas are agreed, we develop the concept into a co-ordinated design, expanding our architectural ideas and integrating further consultants into the process.” Typically this involves: l Design development / co-ordination of, and collaboration with, design consultants; l Material specifications / schedules; l Project description and computations; l LCC (life cycle cost) analysis; l Update estimate of approximate project budget; l Liaison with authorities / obtaining building permits / EIA if required; l Design consulting / visualisation; l Preparation of a final design to be signed off by the client to allow

THE STEPS According to O-I-A there are three steps in putting a project together and seeing it through to successful completion and beyond. These steps signify how they approach projects in general. They are: 1 Requirement compilation / analysis concept / schematic design 2 Design development / construction drawings and tender documents; 3 Construction implementation / post construction services. In this article we concentrate on the first elements of these steps. progress on documentation and the tendering process. Construction documents and tendering Elmar continued: “Once the design is signed off our next process is to produce co-ordinated construction documents for tender. “These documents will serve for a professional tendering process and allow significant value engineering.” So this involves: l Production of co-ordinated construction documents; l Pre-qualifying the main contractors; l Collaboration with potential suppliers of materials, equipment and the like; l Responding to architectural tender queries; l Evaluation of returned proposals from main contractors; l Support of co-ordinated value engineering; l Negotiations/award co-ordination of main contractors. Next month the third and final step looks at the construction process and the checks O-I-A propose to help monitor the eco savings and ensure that the measures they have introduced are fully understood and implemented.

star interview  by fabian waintal / The Interview People

‘I’m very fast. But I’m also very furious’

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Jordana Brewster stars in Furious 7, the latest in the Fast & Furious series of films which is released next month.

Jordana Brewster is a Panamanian-born Brazilian/American actress who features in the Furious 7 (previously known as Fast & Furious 7) action film. It is the sequel to the 2013 film Fast & Furious 6 and the seventh in the Fast & Furious series. Jordana’s co-stars include Vin Diesel, (the late) Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Lucas Black and Jason Statham. With the previous three instalments being set between 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006), Furious 7 is the first film of the series to take place after Tokyo Drift. It marks the final film appearance of Paul Walker, who died on November 30, 2013, with filming only half-complete. After Walker’s death filming was delayed for script re-writes and his brothers Caleb and Cody were used as stand-ins to complete his remaining scenes.

The Interview People: You were born in Panama, but you were raised in Brazil. In some places they say you’re Brazilian in others they say you’re from Panama. Do you consider yourself a Latina? Jordana Brewster: I am a Latina for sure, but a ’Latina Brazilera’. Oh my gosh, I love brigadeiros. In Brazil, it’s the best food, it really is. TIP: Do you think the doors are finally wide open for other Hollywood actors or there’s still trouble to find the ’key’? JB: I think they’re more than wide open. I think it might change, but for right now at least it is an asset to be Latino. It’s really, really great. It’s about time. TIP: Could we talk about the Paul Walker tragedy?

star interview  by fabian waintal / The Interview People

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JB: I worked with Paul (Walker) for many, many years and he was a very, very good friend of mine. It’s a loss that I still feel to this day. It’s a huge tragedy and a loss, very difficult to process. I’m so private and I’m not going to talk about that, I’m sorry. It’s never going to be the same without him. TIP: Do you know who handles the Twitter account? He is still tweeting. JB: I’m not sure, I know that his organisation is still active and I believe one of his brothers is working at his organisation that does amazing things. I think someone handles the Twitter account, but I’m not sure who it is. Natural beauty TIP: Do you realise that the movies as much action as they have, it wouldn’t be the same without the smart natural beauty that you or Michelle Rodriguez also provide? JB: Aww, thank you. That’s so nice. Do I think it adds to the movie? I hope so. I hope girls go to the movie and are able to relate to one of our characters. Especially with Michelle, with the fact that she really does get to kick so much ass and she gets to be in fight scenes and I think it’s such a great female role model, that Michelle provides. I hope we bring something to the table, thank you. TIP: Behind closed doors, when you

are in front of a mirror, do you see the same sexual symbol the rest of the world sees? JB: I am able to see that image after hair and make-up on a very good day, but I think every morning when I wake up, that’s not what I see. Why an actress? TIP: What was it that you decided to become an actress? JB: I just tried it when I was 16. I watched novellas when I was in Brazil as a kid. I also had this energy where I wanted to get it out. I needed an outlet and I thought acting was such a great way to get it out. My mother tried to talk me out of it, because she was a model in Brazil and she knew more about business than my father did. I said, if I keep my perfect job, I go to school, there’s no better way to try it while I’m still at home. I was very practical in the way I approached it. Luckily, it worked out. TIP: Is it true that you promised your parents that you would keep your good grades and you would go to college too? JB: Yes it is true. That was the deal. TIP: Did you follow through with that promise? JB: I did, I graduated from high school and I got Bs and Cs and then I went to Yale. TIP: A lot of teenagers dream the same,

Jordana (far right) with Furious 7 co-stars (from left): Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, the late Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Tyrese Gibson and Ludicris. Bwlow she is seen in Texas Chainsaw and Dallas.

to be on TV in a movie at that age... is the same glamour they all think it is or it is really a hard job people don’t know about? JB: I had friends who said, “come on, you have to come and party. Later on you’re going to regret not having fun,” but my priorities were just so different. I said, “later on I’m going to go back and look at the movie I was making when you were partying and I’m going to have more to remember.” I never regretted working so young. I think it built and taught me a really good work ethic. Another tragedy TIP: You also work in the Dallas TV series...and they also had another tragedy with the loss of Larry Hagman, Jr. Is there a before and after his death? JB: Yes, of course. I’m very good friends with Linda Gray. I adore her. Whenever I talk about Larry it’s more with Linda because she was so close to him. He was so wonderful. I’m so lucky to be able to have the opportunity to work with him before he passed because he was such an icon and had so much talent, so his presence was also greatly missed. TIP: And at a personal level do you consider yourself fast or furious? JB: Well, actually, I’m very fast. I think my tempo is definitely much

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faster, especially when it comes to my husband (Andrew Form). I definitely like to keep things moving, keep things going, but I’m also very furious. Every once in a while I do have a very hot temper, so I stand both, fast and furious. TIP: Who is the faster or more furious ... at home in your marriage? JB: I say both. I’m faster and more furious. TIP: Doesn’t your husband get ‘furious’ around your romantic scenes? JB: You know, my husband is very, very secure, thank God. He’s definitely ok with it. I’m very lucky to have a very secure man at home or my life would be very unhappy. TIP: And you’ve met your husband during the shooting of another movie... Texas Chainsaw Massacre? JB: Yes, I met him, I think it was eight years ago, on Texas Chainsaw. Work together TIP: He is also the movie producer of movies like Friday the 13th, Purge and Ouija... why haven’t you ever work together again? JB: I would love to work with him again. I’ll surely will. I just have to find the right thing. TIP: And at home, are you also the big star of the marriage and he is the producer of your life? JB: No, at home we talk a lot about

work and it’s really fun because I get to show him scripts and he get to give me his opinion. He shows me scripts and I give him my opinion. It’s very balanced in that way. Because I’m an actress, I’m a little bit more of a diva, thank God. I don’t think I could handle him if he was a diva, as well. That would not work. He’s much more level headed and much more calm than I am. The dynamic works. Surrogate mother TIP: Since the last Fast and Furious movie, there was also a big change in your life with your baby through a surrogate mother... could we talk about that huge decision? JB: It wasn’t really a decision. It was something I had to do because I could not carry a baby. It’s a leap of faith because you trust someone with the most precious thing in the world. For nine months, someone else was carrying my baby and I really, really had to trust them and I have a wonderful relationship with my surrogate. We talked a lot on the stall and stayed in communication. It’s a very, very unique relationship. To me surrogates are angels, they are the most selfless people because they give up so much in order to allow people that wouldn’t otherwise be able to

Jordana is pictured with film producer husband Andrew Form who she met while filming theTexas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning which was released in 2006. The following year the couple married in the Caribbean. Six years later, aided by a surrogate, the couple had a young son, Julian Brewster-Form. Below: Jordana’s mother swimsuit model Maria João appeared on the cover of leading magazine Sports Illustrated.

have children, to have children. I just have so much respect for her and I’m so happy it’s an available option. TIP: Since you keep the relationship with her, do you think your baby will keep the relationship with her as an aunt? Do you want to? JB: I don’t know. He’ll always be aware of the part that she had in his life. I think it’s very particular to the family. There’s a different dynamic with different surrogates. Sometimes it’s an egg donor, with my baby it was gestational surrogate. He’s my egg and he’s all me, but somebody carries him. I think I have to decide. It’s very personal if I want to share that information with him, but I haven’t thought so much about that. Movies too? TIP: Do you think he’ll ever work in movies too, like mom and dad? JB: I would love him to be a director, producer, or a writer, but I hope he doesn’t choose to be an actor. TIP: Really? JB: Yeah, it’s so hard. It gets tougher as you get older. I think with so much being out to other people, it’s a very challenging business. I would love him to be in an aspect of the business where he has a little bit more in control. I would wish that for him, but, of course, he can do whatever he wants. |

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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oday’s financial marketplace comprises a myriad of products. From savings accounts, SIPPs and Bonds, to thousands of funds and structured products, the range of alternatives battling for an investor’s attention is greater and more diverse than ever. Standard savings and pension plans offered by the usual institutions continue to attract the everyday investor – easy access, large fund choices and a range of ‘great’ returns. Yet one thing is clear – not everything works. So how do we work with our financial advisors to choose smart, choose with conviction and be sure we’re getting the very best return on our money in an unpredictable, everchanging market environment? Property is an asset class that also enjoys its fair share of column inches. Yet, one factor stands it apart; above all other asset classes - smart, long-term investors continue to reap the rewards of this bricks and mortar asset. Rental yields As rental demand in the UK continues to outweigh supply by 2:1, rental yields continue to rise. High confidence, low borrowing costs and hugely improved consumer sentiment are boosting demand, producing a buoyant market that’s out on top. With predicted pension incomes at an all-time low, the UK Government recently took bold steps in revolutionising its pension rules, allowing over-55s full access to their pension pots in a bid to encourage

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mystery columnist • our man at large

This month our man at large is in a reflective mood this month with things he has never seen or experienced on his mind.

Things on my ‘bucket list’

very year we make plans for what we would like to do, places we would like to go and things we would like to achieve and I am no different although I rarely get around to writing them down or in fact achieving them! Most of my wishes, after health, wealth and happiness, of course, revolve around different places that I would like to visit. Although I probably won’t get to visit most of these places in 2015 they are places I would like to go in the next few years and I thought I would share a 12 of these ideas with you. Maybe they match up with some of your hopes and aspirations:

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River Kwai This is probably the one that I have most chance of achieving this year. I know a lot of people who have been

there over the years but for various reasons (usually work related) I have never had the opportunity to go. I have seen the pictures and, of course, I know the story so seeing Hellfire Pass (below) would probably be very thought provoking and remain with me for the rest of my life. The Maldives Although I am not particularly a beach loving person, mainly due to the fact that I have fair skin and a bald head, The Maldives is somewhere that I have wanted to go for a number of years. The clear blue waters, the undeniable luxury and the chance just to get away from it all for a few days would be an opportunity that I will take one day. Obviously, this would be best spent with a loved one rather than a group of mates to make the most of the experience!

Seeing Hellfire Pass would probably be very thought provoking and remain with me for the rest of my life.

Iceland I really don’t like cold weather, which is one of the reasons that Pattaya has been my home for a long time now, but I would make an exception with Iceland. The rugged landscapes and geezers would be a unique experience and probably something that you wouldn’t get anywhere else in the world. Venice I have been to Venice a couple of times already so it maybe shouldn’t be included on a ‘bucket list’ but the city is probably my favourite place in the world. There really is nowhere like Venice with the labyrinth of canals everywhere in the city. I love Italian food, Italian wine and just the whole lifestyle of Venice, although sadly you would probably have to be a multi-millionaire to live there! 

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New Zealand New Zealand is another one of those places that appears different from other countries. Being from the near the Peak District in the UK I am used to rolling green hills and let’s face it ... sheep, but New Zealand seems something else. I can’t say that I have any interest in fishing but listening to Kiwi friends who tell stories about their trips out on their boats, perhaps it is something that I could enjoy. If nothing else, I think I would certainly start relaxing with a few ‘tinnies’ inside me!

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An Ashes Test Match I am cricket lover, never much of a player but I do enjoy watching the game. If I could choose the perfect game it would be the Boxing Day Ashes Test Match at the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) with the obligatory packed crowd and the atmosphere that would naturally come with it. To round it off perfectly England would win on the final over of the final day – well, I can always dream! Japan Japan is one of the places that I have always wanted to go to and if I was honest I don’t really know why! I don’t particularly like Japanese food and hate shopping but I am fascinated by the culture and the temples – mainly outside of the big cities. This isn’t one of my first picks on

the list but certainly one of the places that I want go before my time is up!

To round it

Bhutan An interest in Bhutan dates back to my school days when a junior school teacher had taught there for a year. She used to tell us all the stories and show us pictures of the country and I was fascinated. I have always been impressed with rugged mountains so perhaps the backdrop of the Himalayas is just another reason that makes me want to visit the country. The country isn’t too far from Thailand, certainly in comparison to the UK so hopefully this will be one of the countries that I get to visit sooner rather than later.

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Egypt and the Pyramids I don’t think that there can be many people who don’t have some interest in Ancient Egypt, the Valley of the Kings and of course the Pyramids. Egypt has so much history and is again completely different from anywhere else in the world. From what I have read and what I have been told you would probably need a few weeks to view everything, certainly not a few days so this may have to be one that has to wait until I have some more free time on my hands! Peru – Inca Temples Peru is another place that I have always wanted to visit. The ancient Inca ruins that sit high on the

off perfectly would win (the MCG Ashes Test) on the final over of the final day – well, I can always dream!

hillsides are certainly extremely impressive and are surely worth a visit. South America has always held some appeal with me perhaps a trip to Peru could be tied in with some other visits! Petra I don’t think anyone can fail to be impressed with the Jordanian city carved into the sandstone (above). I think we have all seen the city many times on the TV but nothing could replace seeing it in real life. New Orleans Although I am not particularly a big fan of blues music I can see the fascination with New Orleans. I think it is probably one of those places that you have to visit to appreciate everything that it has to offer. I have been to the States a couple of times in the past but, sadly, didn’t get the opportunity to go to the Deep South. As you can probably tell from my ‘bucket list’ I have far more of an interest in places with a little bit of history and culture than anything else. The odd beach holiday for a bit of relaxation would also be a welcome break at the moment! I will continue to keep doing the lottery in the hope that I can visit these places in near future rather than over the space of a few years!

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.

Do you own a pink, one-button birthday suit?

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hock, horror headlines in the Aussie media are claiming that tanning beds kill 43 Australians a year through melanoma alone and are responsible for another 2,600 annual skin cancer diagnoses. Is this really so? A team at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research has estimated sun beds are responsible for 281 cases of melanoma each year, the deadliest skin cancer. Overall, 43 of these patients died. Having come from Queensland, I can tell you that Queensland is considered the melanoma capital of the world, and of all the skin cancers you can get, malignant melanoma is the worst. If ignored and not caught early, it spreads throughout the body and almost all of these sufferers die within 12 months. That is despite heroic (and expensive) treatment.

The reason the indigenous native aboriginals did not have the same incidence of melanoma as the white settlers was linked to skin colour.

When we first began to keep statistics on the incidence of melanoma in Australia, it became quickly evident that the further north you went (towards the Equator) the greater the number of melanomas. White skin and UV radiation did not go well together. It did not need rocket science to see that perhaps the reason the indigenous native aboriginals did not have the same incidence of melanoma as the white settlers was linked to skin colour. Whitening creams However, human nature being as perverse as it is, the white folks want to be brown (which is why solariums are popular in Australia) and the brown folks want to be white (which is why whitening creams are the number one cosmetic cream sold in Thailand). However, the Thai people, even with their naturally protective brown

skin, do stay out of the sun as much as possible, (standing in a line in the shadow of the telephone pole), and have reduced their incidence of possible melanoma. While we farangs, with our totally unsuitable pink one-button birthday suits, stand in the sun’s rays as much as possible. The bad news about malignant melanoma you have already read, but there is some good news. Catch it early enough, before it begins to spread, and you can escape. If you have any dark coloured ‘spot’ that has changed shape, colour, or become itchy you should get some expert advice from a specialist dermatologist. It is too dangerous to ‘wait and see’. We have several skin specialists in the Dermatology and Beauty Centre at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. You can make an appointment by phoning 1719, where English speaking operators will take your call. |

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motoring • dr iain corness

Giving the pump a thump!

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any years ago I had an MG TC, and it was well used. This would have been 1964, and the MG TC was 15 years old at that time. It was all a bit loose and rattly, and you lifted the doors into place to close them. Anyone who has had an old wood-framed sports car will understand what I mean. We used to say that the only thing that held the wooden frame together was that the termites held hands! The bulkhead between the engine bay and the passenger area in the MG TC had a recess for the battery and on the other side was the Lucas electric fuel pump. Another fine Lucas product, which went along with their invention of the intermittent headlights. There was good reason for Lucas to be called ‘The Prince of Darkness’. Another Lucas invention was the intermittent fuel pump, and my MG TC had one. When it wouldn’t go tick-tick-tick you unscrewed the cover and exposed

the points and the trembler, gave them a tweak and the pump would remember what it was supposed to do, tick-tick-tick, and you were off again. Rejoicing and saying bad words about Mr Lucas’ parentage. The MG Car Club would have sprint meetings about every three months. These were held on the Lowood racing circuit, a converted former WWII airfield, with a 1.5 km straight on what had been the main runway. Seething halt I had prepared the MG TC for the whole week before the sprints. Polished to within an inch of its life and I was certain I would win my class – until half way down the quarter mile, Mr Lucas’ intermittent fuel pump came into action and I ground to a seething halt. Getting out of the car, I opened the bonnet and gave the pump a damn good thump, and away it ticktick-tick went again. I returned to the pits muttering threats.

Below: An MG TC in BRG (British Racing Green) similar to the one owned by Dr Iain. Nowadays a good restoration could be worth anything up to £35,000 (approximately Bt1.75m) on the classic car market. Inset: How the MG TC was advertised back in 1945.

For the next run, I removed the side of the bonnet, exposing the fuel pump, which I could just reach with a 300mm iron bar. Yes, you guessed it – on my second run I was hanging out the side of the cockpit, beating the bejeezus out of the pump with my iron bar, looking like a jockey cajoling his horse to greater things with a whip. That iron bar became an integral part of the MG TC. Slipped down beside seat, it was always ready to help. I took the bonnet sides off permanently, and ran two leather straps over the bonnet, like the prewar Bentleys, and with its faithful iron bar the MG went for another two years. Eventually I fitted an MGA 1500 engine, which came with a Derrington cross-flow alloy head, and a non-Lucas fuel pump. The 300mm iron bar was no longer needed, but fuel was again to be a problem with that engine. But that is another tale for another day. |

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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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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 M10, 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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overseas correspondent • jay barton

This is the first of a series of occasional contributions from our man overseas – Jay Barton. Here he examines the possible disintegration of relations between old allies Thailand and the United States.

What a difference a coup makes Thailand and America ... disenchanted with one other?

little more than two years ago REM published an article headlined “Mostly Sunny with a Chance of Turmoil”, an essay on the state of political affairs between the US, Thailand, ASEAN and China. In it the author recounted the American President’s ASEAN tour and examined what Barack Obama called a “pivot” to Asia. Now the changes in the dynamics of this inter-continental chess game could affect everyone living in the Land of Smiles.

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Barack on tour While on tour, Mr Obama hopped around Southeast Asia, pressing palms and showering the region with his enigmatic personality. He arrived with an olive branch and a pocket full of trade deals, but most experts agree this trip was a

response to China christening a new aircraft carrier and stirring up an old territorial hornet’s nest in the South China Sea. Actions Americans consider “excessive influence” by China over the budding democracy in Myanmar probably had something to do with this sudden “pivot” as well. During the Cambodian leg of the visit, the cool reception from strong man Hun Sen graphically demonstrated which side of the Sino-American fence his loyalties lay. The Chinese openly embrace authoritarian regimes like the one in Cambodia. Mr Obama made it a point to emphasise he was reaching out to all ASEAN members. On the opposite end of the scale, the American President was fawned over by the prevailing Thai leadership in the person of the then

‘Thailand is important to the US, but the country’s role of being the guardian of democratic principles is losing ground to China’s pragmatism.’ Benjamin Zawacki

prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Mr Obama and the Thai PM frolicked and posed for pictures like a couple of school kids. He called Thailand “America’s oldest ally in Asia”. She told him how much she supported his Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) idea. It was a magic week. But America wasn’t the only rich boy at the dance and Wen Jiabao, the front man for China at the time, wooed Yingluck with trade deals and infrastructure projects of his own. Wen arrived to as much fanfare as his American counterpart, although he and the Thai leader’s economic pillow-talk was a little more low-key. Party crasher Fast forward to May 2014 and the Thai/US love affair is over. After months of political upheaval and violence, the Army decided to do what

Giving in to pragmatism China has publicly wooed Thailand heartily since the coup. Current Chinese Premier Li Kequiang met with General Prayuth to sign a multi-billiondollar railway construction agreement in a visit widely interpreted as an endorsement by Beijing of Thailand’s new military rulers. More recently, China’s defence minister held talks with PM Prayuth in Bangkok to solidify their military co-operation, in an escalating relationship observers say could be a bargaining chip with Washington. Chinese troops are also taking part

in the Cobra Gold military exercise alongside more than 20 other nations. No more “observer status” for them. Benjamin Zawacki, a visiting fellow from Harvard Law School, said: “Washington’s interests have clearly shifted from Thailand to the Middle East and elsewhere. This lack of attention from the US has enabled China to gradually gain ground in Thailand by increasing its presence in the region. “Thailand is important to the US, but the country’s role of being the guardian of democratic principles is losing ground to China’s pragmatism,” he added. Thammasat University historian ThanetAphornsuvan went further when he said: “The current political regime in Thailand has led the country to align with the Chinese.” Angry rhetoric A series of policy statements and undenied rumors that Washington is considering a full round of economic sanctions on Thailand have ramped up the angry rhetoric between the two disenchanted nations. In a speech at Chulalongkorn University, Daniel Russel, the US assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, was quoted as saying that the impeachment of Yingluck Shinawatra may have been politically motivated. He went on to call for the lifting of martial law. Thai lawmakers, scholars and intelligentsia from all corners of society expressed outrage at US

Cambodia’s PM Hun Sen, Thailand’s PM Prayuth, China’s Premier Li and Myanmar’s President Thein Sein join hands in Bangkok at a meeting held last December. China has offered more than $3 billion in loans and aid to neighbours Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand and Laos to improve infrastructure and production, and to fight poverty.

Facing page: Yingluck Shinawatra (far left) and US President Barack Obama met young Thai performers when he toured here in 2013.

interference in Thai affairs. General Prayuth dragged the closest thing he could find to a US diplomat, US envoy Patrick Murphy, in for a little face-saving “attitude” session. In the end, the US simply restated its position and insisted it is “not taking sides”, merely upholding the principles of democracy, just like it does everywhere else in the world. Masters of diplomacy So what are we talking about here? Are the US and Thailand finished? Have the persistent and patient gentleman from China managed to land such a strategically big catch? It’s not likely. Let’s remember, Thailand laid down for the Japanese, even declaring war on the US during WWII, until it was no longer to their advantage. Anthony Davis, a Bangkokbased military expert with HISJane’s made and astute observation when he said: “The Thais are past masters at the art of diplomacy and they have no desire, in my estimation, to jump into bed with the Chinese dragon.” Davis went on to say: “We’re talking about a rebalancing, an important, perhaps even a watershed recalibration of the relationship with the US. But the Thais have got too much to lose by a total realignment towards China. It’s inconceivable.” Well said Mr Davis.

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it has done repeatedly in Thailand … take over. Ms Shinawatra was out and under indictment for misdeeds during her short run as PM. General Prayuth showed up at the party like an authoritarian headmaster. He silenced opposition, jailed dissidents and declared martial law. After installing himself as the boss, the “retired” general has taken to calling those who do not share his opinion on the carpet for “attitude adjustments”. As you might imagine, none of this has gone over well with the cuckolded United States. But, as is the case with most love affairs, it’s partly America’s fault. Apparently, several raging wars in the Middle East and Mr Putin rattling his sword in the Ukraine have diluted the resolve of Mr Obama’s pivot. In fact it appears that Thailand’s new leadership is making a pivot of its own.

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broker & developer directory

This is The Castle, one of the numerous projects of New Nordic in the Pratumnak area. See story and pictures on 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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agents agents •• directory directory

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

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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 rus@siamproperties.net One Stop Real Estate E: info@pattayarealty.com W: siamproperties.net 219/14 M9, Soi Yamato W: pattayarealty.com 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 Principals: Heiner and Porn Moessing T: +66 (0)38 710 699 orHouse (0)384 beds 710 725 (Jomtien ParkPrincipal: Stuart Daly Memberships: CRS, REBA (Thailand), M: +66 (0)819 454 845 Memberships: CIPS, REBA (Thailand), REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR, CIPS E: onestop@realesthai.com REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR W: real-estate-thailand.com Advertisements: Pages 14 and 15 Talay Real Estate Co Ltd Principal: Mark Welch 240/18 M5, Naklua not far from Memberships: CRS, REBA (Thailand), Powerhouse Properties Co Ltd ß 35,000/month CR10009 Rent ß 30,000/month Rent ß60,000/month Rent CR7760 on Second Road Dolphin Roundabout REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR, CIPS View Talay Residence 4 CR5893 Pratumnak Central Pattaya Condo 1 bed Condo 2 beds Condo 3 beds 3 baths Central Pattaya T: +66 (0)38 362 352 489/2 Jomtien Soi 5, Pattaya, 20150 F: +66 (0)38 362 351 Pattaya Bay Real Estate T: +66 (0)38 059 635 M: +66 (0)87 608 1116 or (0)8 0091 5353 338/24 Moo 12 Pratumnak Road M: +66 (0)81 945 8002, +66(0)90 398 E: info@talayrealestate.com T: + 66 (0)38 250 944 6643 W: talayrealestate.com M: + 66 (0)811 580 065 (English) E: info@powerhousepropertiesltd.com Principals: Namthip Khanjanavisittaphol + 66 (0)861 566 346 (Thai) W: powerhousepropertiesltd.com HS9957 Sale ß6,500,000 Sale ß22,000,000 Sale ß78,000,000 HS9060 CS8856 (Sandy) T Okuno E: info@pattayabayrealestate.com Principal: J. Bernard 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 Thailand-Property-Gate Principal: Mal Patterson (Thailand), RETS (Thailand), CIPS, NAR, (We Can Do It Co Ltd) CRS, RESMA 50/2 Moo 6, Huay Yai Pattaya Jomtien Property M: +66 (0)81 835 9923 75/49 Soi 5 Immigration, Beach Road, Premier Homes Real Estate Co Ltd W: thailand-property-gate.com Jomtien (75m from Immigration Office) 240/21 Jomtien Beach Road 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 Principal: Stefan Matter T: +66 (0)90 132 1891 House 3 beds (private pool) East Pattaya T: +66 (0)38 931 M: +66 (0)85 129 5657 (Thai); M: +66 (0)81 634 2915 Thailiving or +66 (0)85 056 9880 (English) E: premier@loxinfo.co.th 306/90-91 M12 Thappraya Road E: sales@pattaya-jomtien-property.com W: premierinternational.com T: +66 (0)38 364 514 W: pattaya-jomtien-property.com Principals: Clayton and Supap Wade M: +66 (0)81 862 7405 Principals: Kevin and Chanram Hurst Memberships: CIPS, RETS (Thailand), NAR E: info@thailiving.net W: thailiving.net Pattaya Paradise City Property Rightmove Pattaya GPS:Location 12.928045,100.883015 Principal: Supaporn Persson (Sara) 99/684-685, Moo 5, Chok Chai Village 8, 369/1 M9, Units 8&9 PS Bowl, 2nd Road nd Our of�ice address 420/185T:Moo.9 Pattaya Soi Watboonsampan +66 (0)38 361 2212Road 15, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 info@pattayarealty.com T: +66 (0)38 376 145Tel: 038 412301/038 412302M:Email: +66 (0)89 253 5607 Fax: +66 (0) 38 376 147 E: info@rightmovepattaya.com M: +66 (0)81 761 3238 W: rightmovepattaya.com E: pattaya@paradisecityproperty.com Principal: Craig Turner Town & Country Property W: pattaya-property.biz Memberships: REBA (Thailand), 63/10-11 Pattaya Tai Principal: Gavin Perfect REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), CIPS T: +66 (0)38 374 136 F: +66 (0)38 374 137 Pattaya Prestige Properties Seaboard Properties Co Ltd Russian: +66 (0)84 873 7425 2/28 Ground Floor, View Talay 7 316/23 Thappraya Road near Food E: info@towncountryproperty.com F: +66 (0)38 059 632 Mart, Jomtien W: towncountryproperty.com M: +66 (0)870 217 014 T: +66 (0)38 252 456 Principal: Cees Cuijpers E: info@pattayaprestigeproperties.com F: +66 (0)38 252 457 Memberships: CRS, REBA-ES, NAR, CIPS W: pattayaprestigeproperties.com M: +66 (0)86 129 8281 Advertisements: Pages 8 and 9 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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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 Chaiyapruk, 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, City Center Residence and The Orient 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-IV (Pattaya, Naklua and Jomtien x 2) 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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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 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

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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, North Beach, Pacific Bay and The Orient 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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Your home is their Castle!

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