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The Orient brings colonial class to Jomtien
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Is Prohibition next? I read a headline on Thai Visa the other day that sent shivers up and down my spine. It read: “Restaurant fined Bt460,000 for showing beer bottles in menus”. Now whether you are a fan of alcohol (that’s me – let’s be honest) or totally opposed to its sale and consumption, I hope we can agree on one thing ... that’s a heck of a lot of
Dave Buckley looks at one of his favourite subjects –
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the lengths some will go banned ...
dosh to pay out for having the audacity to depict something that’s not illegal to sell – currently! I use the word “currently” advisedly for I fear there are those who will not let up until the sale of alcohol is banned here entirely. And, if they get their way, get ready for the biggest exodus out of Thailand by foreigners ever seen. Come to think of it I reckon more than a few Thais would be wrestling to get to the front of the queues for plane tickets. Could things really go that far? Or am I just acting like an old curmudgeon for effect? Well I would own up to being a naturally surly person and would like the “you are being alarmist” accusation to be well founded because I hope that matters really do not progress along these lines.
However, the other day I was speaking to a friend who owns an enclosed bar that you can’t see in without entering and he was saying that soon he might have to take down all posters from the interior walls that depict what he sells – alcohol! Stop and think about that for a moment. My perception is that current laws are intended to stop people being enticed
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they walk into a bar. What are they expecting to find in there – a soda fountain? And it might not stop with the banning of images. A while back I read that it may transpire that waiters in restaurants will not be able to recommend a wine to Having just survived another crazy Songkran I can understand the concerns. This year road deaths were up by 42 at 364 and injuries hit 3,559 some 381 up on the previous figure. I don’t know how many of these had alcohol as a factor but I’m prepared to accept that probably it was a high percentage. So I’m not going to start trying to pontificate about the perils of drinking and driving as it would be highly hypocritical of me to do so. But I do want to encourage the powers that be not to go too far down the path to banning alcohol. A little less that a century ago they tried it in America. It succeeded to some extent in reducing alcoholism but also lead to an unacceptable rise in criminal activity that eventually contributed to the downfall of Prohibition. Another contributory factor was the fact that those in power missed the taxes generated by alcohol sales. And maybe they just missed having a beer!
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considered to be lured into consuming the demon hooch if, of their own free will,
contents • leisure
cover story
off-beat
The Orient design attracts interest How the US sees Thailand
26 • thailand – that’s in asia, right? Are USThai relations at new low and could the joint military exercises become just a load of old COBRAs?
12
The Orient – the joint venture between the Matrix and Nova groups – is finding that its colonial style architecture is a key selling point and already a third of the units have been sold.
36 • should a 17-year-old be allowed to drive in F1?: Dr Iain Corness looks at
the
exploits
of a remarkable young
man
from an equally remarkable family of drivers.
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Up-to-date
pictures
from the showhouses at Green Field Villas 5.
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Third Pattaya Property Show has a new venue – Central Festival.
still
44 • are foreigners as stupid as this show
selling well according
makes out? Our mystery writer looks at a BBC 3
to Siam Royal View.
series filmed at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport.
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ABS International
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Arcadia Beach Continental (HH)
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BBX Thailand
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Centara Avenue Residence & Suites (Tulip)
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Centara Grand Residence (Tulip)
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City Center Residence (Matrix)
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Coastal Real Estate
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CSP Projects
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Dusit Groups
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Euro Design
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FARANG Services Fflic Cliff & Pool Club
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Foodland 55 Foodmart 53 Gecko Properties
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Gio Home Kitchen
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Global Property
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Global Solidor
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Golden Tulip Hotel & Residence (Tulip)
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Green Field Villas 5
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Homes Direct New Nordic
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North Beach (Nova)
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Orient, The (Matrix and Nova)
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Pattaya Property Show
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Pattaya Realty
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Pattaya Realty Commercial
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PFS (Pattaya Foreigner Services)
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news • property
Property Show’s new venue Third event will be staged at the Central Festival shopping mall
Make a note in your diaries to head to the Central Festival between the 6th and the 10th of this month to visit the 3rd Pattaya Property Show. This year the show has moved into Pattaya’s premier shopping centre where there will be more than 20 leading developers and realtors exhibiting thousands of property for sale or rent. Condos, town houses, villas and
beachfront property at prices to suit all budgets. Exhibitors include The Ville, Fragrant Group, AD Condominium, Primrose Hill Pattaya, The Amber Bang Saray, Mosiac Rayong, New Nordic, Naturaza, Global Top, Sirin House, The Maple, Grand Garden Home, Pruksa Village and Sue Throng Village. The show will be on level 1 at Central Festival Pattaya and will be
For up-to-date information on the show and exhibitors please visit www. pattayaproperty show.com (all one word).
open from 11am-11pm daily. Here is a great chance to save time and do your homework, before selecting your home to buy, invest or to rent all across the region. The 3rd Pattaya Property Show is supported by Pattaya City and sponsored by the Pattaya Property Guide, 7 Heaven and Pattaya Today. The organisers are Exact Trading Company Limited.
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Government won’t act on the baht Côte d’Azur granted EIA The strength of the Thai baht is affecting many aspects of the economy – and not all of it is positive! Expats who retired to Thailand from just about everywhere are finding that their money is not buying what it used to. And, of course, those thinking about buying a property here are having to find more to purchase their “dream home”. The strong baht is also having an adverse impact on exports with Thai goods struggling to compete with those from other countries.
However, despite calls from organisations such as the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) for the government to intercede and help weaken the currency, it appears unlikely they will act saying only that they “hope” to see a weaker baht, according to a Reuters report. The baht has risen by 1.6 per cent against the US dollar so far this year. “A slightly weaker baht will be good but it will depend on the central bank,” said deputy prime minister Pridiyathorn Devakula.
exchange rates* Pound = 48.36Bt US$ =32.37Bt Euro = 34.75Bt Rouble = 0.606Bt Aus$ =25.14Bt Yuan = 5.224Bt Rupee = 0.516Bt HK$ = 4.175Bt Krona = 3.739Bt * Correct at time of going to press. Source: website XE Currency Converter
The latest project from the Universal Group – Seven Seas Côte d’Azur – has passed its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The project, whose showroom opening we covered last month, comprises seven buildings in total and will provide 1,308 units. Prices start at B1.199m for a 24sqm studio. Also included will be 37 shop units in an area where few shops exist at present. Building is expected to start early next year.
news • tourism
Top of the Gulf attracts big turnout More than 700 sailors and friends expected to join • Bt40m-plus generated for local economy
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Organisers of Asia’s largest multiclass regatta – Top of the Gulf Regatta Presented by Ocean Marina – held April 30 to May 4 are expecting another successful event and a multi-million baht boost to Greater Pattaya’s tourism earnings as more than 700 sailors and friends descend on Jomtien to take part in the awardwinning event. The regatta, held at Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Jomtien, generates more than Bt40m for the local economy over the four days, and surveys show that sailors return to the country multiple times each year. “Sports tourism is an area in which we see a lot of growth potential for the country,” said Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports Mrs Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul. “Marine events attract high-spending tourists, many of whom are repeat tourists. Ideal destination “The Gulf of Thailand’s spectacular coastline makes it an ideal destination for water sports and marine leisure tourism. Organisers of the Top of the Gulf Regatta Presented by Ocean Marina have been promoting sailing in the area for many years and the regatta attracts sailors from around the world.” Sports tourism is one of the most dynamic sectors of Thailand’s tourism industry and marine leisure tourism is leading the way attracting highspending tourists. Boat owners who berth their boats in Thailand spend
in marinas and on boat maintenance, creating jobs and providing year-round revenue giving Thailand a competitive advantage over its neighbours and making it the leader and marine leisure tourism hub of ASEAN. Ocean Property have recently assumed full ownership of the regatta they co-founded in 2005, further increasing their investment in marine leisure tourism on the back of launching the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show in 2012 and expansion of Ocean Marina. “Having been awarded ‘Asian Regatta of the Year’ at the 2014 Asian Marine & Boating Awards, and subsequently taking full ownership of the event, we are very keen to keep the successful formula intact, said Kirati Assakul, director of Ocean Property Co Ltd. “The on-water and on-shore teams that have put in so much hard work over the years remain the same and we are committed to our goals of 11 years ago, namely to deliver an international-standard sailing event in the Gulf of Thailand, provide a platform to develop grass roots sailing and to promote Greater Pattaya.” The Top of the Gulf Regatta Presented by Ocean Marina has developed from a home-grown event in 2005 to become the biggest multiclass regatta in Asia today, with more than 200 boats competing and 700 sailors and friends from in excess of 30 countries taking part annually. “What is unique about the Top of
Thailand national sailing team joined the official launch of the 2015 Top of the Gulf Regatta Presented by Ocean Marina. Back row, from left: Rear Admiral Sunan Monthardplin, Race Committee, Yacht Racing Association of Thailand and President of Junior Sailing Squadron; Ittipol Khunplume, Mayor of Pattaya City; Mrs Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Minister of Tourism and Sports; Kirati Assakul, director of Ocean Property Co Ltd; and Bill Gasson, co-chairman, Top of the Gulf Regatta Organising Committee.
the Gulf Regatta, and was something we instilled in the regatta at the very beginning, is its inclusiveness. The regatta includes a wide range of boats and sailors from under-16 year olds racing in the Optimist through to single-handed and double-handed dinghies, beach catamarans and one-design sport boats, up to the large keelboats and multihulls,” said William Gasson, co-chairman, of the regatta’s organising committee. Race professionals The organisers work closely with internationally-accredited race management professionals, the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, Yacht Racing Association of Thailand and Royal Thai Navy, to ensure the on-water race management on all courses is world-class. Promoting sailing at the grass roots level in Thailand is a core tenet of the regatta and organisers have supported the Thailand Optimist National Championships, incorporating it as part of the regatta and providing a top-level competitive training ground for Thailand’s upand-coming young sailing stars. Ocean Marina Yacht Club, home of the regatta since its inception, is the perfect host for a large regatta like Top of the Gulf. It is the largest marina in South East Asia and it provides safe berthing with international-standard facilities inwater and onshore is a big attraction for regatta participants.”
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The Orient’s design
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he Orient’s combination of name, design, large spa and prices are proving to be a winner with the buying public – even at a time when the market overall is experiencing difficulties. “We are pleased with the progress we have made since the project was launched,” said a spokesman from Matrix who are developing The Orient in partnership with another of Pattaya’s big players – Nova Group. “We have sold a third of the 526 units which in the current market is good progress, we feel,” he added. Buyers are evenly split with Thais slightly to the fore followed by Europeans, British, Indians, Russians and Arabs. “I recently went to a property show in Dubai and came away with 10 sales. The Russians are gradually coming back as their currency is picking up,” the spokesman said. The Orient has a showroom completed with a beautifully designed cinema room on the Jomtien Second Road, close to the junction with Soi Watboon. The actual project is located adjacent to Matrix’s other
projects such as Park Lane, Paradise Park and the Amazon Residence. This luxurious low rise resort consisting of three eight-storey buildings was launched with the tagline: “The Architecture of Diplomacy.” The design took its inspiration from iconic colonial buildings such as the Raffles Hotel in Singapore. It’s that design that is proving popular with prospective buyers who value a little old world grace and style. “The look of the project will take you back to the sleek sophistication, comfort and luxuries of colonial times. The amenities we have added to The Orient will offer you the opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds,” the spokesman added. Stand out The full name of the project is The Orient Resort & Spa and it is the resort and spa element that Matrix and Nova feel is helping it to stand out from other developments. The giant swimming pool will be edged on three sides by the apartment blocks and boasts what is thought to be the largest spa pool in the city.
fact file The Furnishing Package l Fitted kitchen – refrigerator, aluminum sink and tap, upper and lower built-in cabinets, 2-head ceramic hob and extractor hood, dining table and chairs l Living area – Sofa, coffee table, TV with cabinet, wall type air-conditioner. l Bathroom – wash basin and tap, bathroom counter and mirror, sanitary fittings. l Bedroom – built-in wardrobe, bed and mattress, bedside table TV cabinet, wall type airconditioner.
Some of the other amenities include a Spa Centre, poolside bar, Gazebos as well as a state-of-the-art fitness centre. Direct access to these amenities has meant that the ground floor units have attracted the biggest price tags – ranging from Bt2.7-3m-plus – and most of these have already been sold. There is still ample availability left for those seeking a one-bedroom unit with prices starting at Bt1.69m – all fully furnished. Matrix say the aim is to make this a great investment opportunity or retirement home with all services available to owners including a taxi shuttle to the beach. Jomtien beach is less than five minutes away and Pattaya City can be reached in less than 10 minutes.“We believe that in The Orient we have a development that will appeal to all age groups – from 25 to 75,” the spokesman concluded. “Visit our showroom and we are confident you will be convinced.” Flexible payment terms can be tailored to suit each buyer’s needs. If you require more information contact Matrix on +66 (0)82 493 7917 or visit the website www.matrixpattaya.com.
Selling points l Freehold property l On-site rental and re-sale management in place l Within 5 minutes of the beautiful beaches of Jomtien l 10 minutes to Pattaya City Centre l Easy transportation to the beach and main taxi routes l Private access key card entry system for owners l 24-hour reception and security on site as well as manned entry booths l Within 15 minutes’ travel of many of the attractions Pattaya has to offer.
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is a winner
Facilities l Resort-style swimming pool l Poolside gazebos l State-of-the-Art Fitness Centre l Poolside Bar l Large central Jacuzzi l Beautiful sundecks l 24-hour reception desk l Around-the-clock security with the latest CCTV camera system l Security card entry system and manned guard booths l Secure on-site covered car parking l WiFi l Spa Centre l Children’s pool and play area l Housekeeping service available for hire l Taxi/shuttle service l Meticulously landscaped gardens
Contact:
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news • property
Images from Absolute Twin Sands Resort & Spa Phase III due to complete next year. All pictures courtesy of Absolute World Group.
Absolute redefine their focus Sea Pearl Beach Resort no longer under group management Absolute World Group – the awardwinning mixed-use resort developers and fractional and vacation ownership pioneers – are developing and refining their Phuket operations with the aim to deliver the best possible experience to owners, members and guests across the Group’s collection of resorts on the Island. Following major changes to sales operations and the introduction of new marketing strategies last year, the Absolute World Group have opted not to extend its lease on Absolute Sea Pearl Beach Resort as the resort no longer fits the standards found within their own mixed-use resort portfolio. “We have managed and operated Absolute Sea Pearl Beach Resort for 11 years and its prime location in Patong has made it a popular resort with our members,” said Bryan Lunt, Chairman and CEO of the Absolute World Group. “However, this is the only resort
within our portfolio in Phuket that we do not own and manage ourselves and, without a major overhaul, the resort is no longer up to the standard we wish to offer our guests. We have decided not to continue our lease “As of May 1, this resort will no longer be branded or operated by the Absolute World Group and it will no longer be offered to our members around the world.” Milestone This marks a milestone in the next Absolute World Group chapter and is part of a larger strategic move to consolidate the Group’s position. Absolute Sea Pearl Beach Resort is the only Phuket retained resort by the Absolute World Group while all other resorts on Phuket, as well as the newly built and soon-to-open The Beach Samui boutique resort on Samui Island, are owned by the Group.
Our strategy of developing and operating our own resorts allows us complete control over the standards and service levels our owners, members
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and guests are used to with us. – Bryan Lunt
“We are looking to the future and our strategy of developing and operating our own resorts allows us complete control over the standards and service levels our owners, members and guests are used to with us. Our commitment to the islands has seen us invest more than Bt2.1bn into the development of four unique resorts for our guests across Phuket and Koh Samui in the last five years, welcoming in excess of 24,000 vacationers to our resorts each year,” added Lunt. As a result of this change, the Group’s corporate offices and administrative centre will move to a new dedicated office complex in Kathu, providing both better facilities and a more convenient location for staff due to its central position on the island, while operational and sales personnel will be relocated to Absolute World Group’s Phuket resorts accordingly. Absolute World Group’s Phuket resort portfolio includes Absolute Bangla Suites (54 keys), Absolute Nakalay Boutique Resort (33 keys) and Absolute Twin Sands Resort & Spa Phase I (45 keys). Absolute Twin Sands Resort & Spa Phase II (52 keys) comes online at the end of this year and Phase III (78 keys) is scheduled for 2016. l For more information, visit www. absoluteworld.com or https://www. facebook.com/absoluteworld group.
irregular columnist • bart walters
He’s back ... well in spirit if not in body. American journalist and property investor Bart Walters lived in Thailand for more than 13 years, first in Bangkok, then in Phuket and Pattaya then back to Bangkok before rediscovering Pattaya again. He is back in the States now but we asked him for an American perspective on what is happening in Thailand. Do Americans outside of Washington, DC much care? This article was written before the lifting of martial law was cautiously welcomed by the US administration. 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
Thailand ... that’s in Asia, right? Ignorance is bliss in the land of the free
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ven after spending an extended period outside Thailand and inside the United States, I still find myself obsessing over the happenings back in the Land of Smiles. I read Bangkok Post online, peruse whatever Thai Visa stories that peak my interest and scour world affairs magazines and websites for insights into “what’s happening now” back in my home of 14 years. Most days I feel like the only guy in America that gives a rat’s rear end what happens in Thailand. If the truth be told, most Americans don’t know Thailand from Taiwan. Unless there are dead bodies to count or wild-eyed pistol waivers to capture on video, Americans just don’t see any news about this region. Between airliners falling out of the sky and those darn Kardashian sisters, who has time for 70 million people living half a globe away in a big rice paddy? They don’t even speak English do they? Don’t be confused But, one should not confuse the American public with the American government. Earlier this year, the
US diplomatic corps ratcheted up the rhetoric and expressed in no uncertain terms its displeasure with the ruling military junta. Reluctance to relinquish power and vague promises about elections had the boys in the stars-n-bars banging on the democracy drum and pointing the finger of shame. The US cut off military aid to Thailand; a startling sum of cash, equipment and training. The Americans stalled around about appointing a new ambassador after the retirement of the previous one. Diplomats on the ground in Thailand voiced the official US opinion which enraged the powersthat-be. How dare the US interfere in Thai affairs?! But, even when called on the carpet to explain or apologise, the Americans simply restated their position. They aren’t happy about an elected prime minister getting run out of town. They weren’t happy about martial law. They aren’t happy about the lack of a plan to return to democratic rule. Now there’s talk of a round of economic sanctions to get Thailand’s attention.
The land of the free and home of the brave supporting a military ruler is a hard pill for other friendly countries in the region to swallow no matter how long the US and Thailand have been pals.
Matters came to a head when this year’s “Cobra Gold” joint US/ Thai/Everybody-in-Asia military exercise started to ramp up. The land of the free and home of the brave supporting a military ruler is a hard pill for other friendly countries in the region to swallow no matter how long the US and Thailand have been pals. Rather than cancel the exercise, the US watered the whole thing down, sending nearly a third fewer troops and focusing on “humanitarian and disaster relief” initiatives. Enter the dragon A joint US/Thai press conference regarding Cobra Gold was abruptly cancelled by the Americans. Minutes after this cancellation Thailand announced that China would participate in the joint military exercise for the first time. Not long after, China’s Defence Minister Chang Wanquan and Thailand agreed to boost military ties over the next five years. The agreement includes, among other things, intelligence sharing, co-operation on transnational
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irregular columnist • bart walters
crime, and increased joint military exercises. China had been hanging around and courting Thailand long before the coup, but these kinds of strategic moves state quite clearly where we are now. China will pick up for any slack in economic or military support Thailand needs. China wants to be the new sugar-daddy. A writer for Interpreter Magazine characterised the relationship in the title of an article, “A Pawn is Moved”. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say “a pawn is taken”. Still, I’m the only guy on my block that has any idea Thailand is run by a military junta. Most Americans don’t even know what a coup is. “I thought they had a king,” my brother offered. “I hear it rains a lot,” said my neighbour. “Big deal” … “So what?” are the responses I get from fellow Americans. They simply have no idea why losing Thailand as
a member of the democracy club is important. America-World What’s more, they probably aren’t going to care. Most Americans live in “America-world” which starts in New York and ends in California. The spectre of China scares no one on mainland America. The creeping influence of the Chinese empire goes unseen by the average US citizen. Most Americans assume Thailand is kind of owned by China anyway. But, all is not lost for the ignorant American. An event on the horizon may drag the political drama in Thailand back onto the front page of US newspapers. In 2016 the US holds a presidential election. Hillary Clinton is the slam-dunk shoe-in for the Democratic nomination. She will want to stand on her merit and achievements while Secretary of State. She will be judged, however
An event on the horizon may drag the political drama in Thailand back onto the front page of US newspapers.
unfairly, by the success or failure of the Obama administration. Ms Clinton will no doubt be showcasing pictures with Aun San Su Kyii and claiming some measure of credit for newly democratic Myanmar. Republicans will be talking about the mess in Thailand and asking “what happened to the pivot towards Asia Ms Clinton?” “How did we lose an ally we’ve had for 178 years?” Most Americans couldn’t show you Myanmar or Thailand on a globe … but they’ll come out for a good mud-slinging. Once all the players are set and the strategy starts flying, I think we Americans can expect a CNN special or perhaps a 60 Minutes segment dedicated to the lingering authoritarian regime in Thailand. And, we can expect someone in America to blame someone else in America for letting it happen. Ignorance is bliss. Bart Walters
special report • dave buckley
Koh Chang not feeling the pinch
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hile some developers in Thailand are bemoaning the lack of Russian buyers, property on the island of Koh Chang has not been so affected and is still selling well – that’s according to the folk at Siam Royal View who have a major project on the country’s second largest island. Although martial law has affected overseas visitors to the country as a whole, tourist arrivals on Koh Chang have remained positive, and 2015 bookings are up on the previous year. According to Roland Steiner, chief executive at Siam Royal View: “Investors are still able to buy well below prices in other island/ beach destinations, almost 60 per cent lower than, say, Phuket. Also due to the fact that 80 per cent of the island is protected by National
Park, there is limited land available to developers, and therefore prices will automatically rise in the future, making it an excellent place to buy real estate. “The rental market is also buoyant with several overseas operators running tours and many Thais also like to spend a few days here throughout the year. Several leading hotel chains have now opened including Centara, Mercure and shortly Marriot as well.” Close to ferries The Siam Royal View Residential Resort is located on a 300-rai site at Klong Son Bay in the north of the island close to the ferries. One of the island’s largest property developments, it was launched back in 2006 and is valued at Bt3.5bn. The infrastructure is complete,
Above: The Siam Royal View residential resort viewed from the sea.
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Below: Thai business news reporters at recent inspection visit to SRV.
and the estate includes a nine-hole golf course, a 75-berth yacht marina and 270 individual land plots. Some 120 villas have already been sold, mainly to Europeans especially Swedish, German, Swiss and British buyers. Thais are also starting to realise the excellent value offered plus the proximity to Bangkok, which is just four hours’ drive away. Owners with furnished property are enjoying high yields of between 10-12 per cent a year. Villas can be rented at Bt60,000-100,000 a week during high season, or Bt35,00050,000 in the low season, dependent on size and facilities of the villa. Siam Royal View have plans to build five new low-rise condominiums with 100 units in total sized from 60120sqm and to be priced at Bt90,000 per sqm. They are also planning to build a 70-room boutique hotel costing Bt350m along with a highspeed boat port on the mainland to ferry guests over to a private jetty. Siam Royal View own a further 270 rai on Koh Mak with some of the most beautiful beach land in the region, ideally suited for a luxury resort with its own private air strip. Siam Royal View are reaching out to potential investors to jointly develop these projects, offering interesting financial returns. |
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restaurant review ... Suggestions, East Pattaya
Take the trouble to find this eatery
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t is a darn sight easier to describe the quality of the food at Suggestions Cosy Restaurant than it is to tell you how to get there. But I’ll give it a whirl. Near the top of Soi Nern Plub Wan travelling away from Sukhumvit there is a small gas station on the left followed by a staggered crossroads; turn right there and a few clicks further along on your right you will see the bright orange-painted restaurant. Google lists the road as Thung Kom Tan Man 9. Never heard that name before? Me neither. Even on their business card Suggestions say they are in Soi Nern Plub Wan when really they are in a turning off it. Follow my instructions and you should find it. It’s worth the effort. It’s difficult to pigeon-hole the cuisine at Suggestions but it’s perhaps best summed up as fine dining at affordable prices. Nice touches I had eaten there previously but had forgotten some of the nice touches that help Suggestions to stand out from the crowd. For example, I received a complimentary pâté with toast as a form of amuse-bouche ... only this portion was big! Amuse-bouche is meant to be a bite-sized appetizer. This way exceeds that. When I saw it I thought they had got my appetizer order mixed up because it looked like a full portion and was about to draw it to the waitress’s attention until I remembered I had received something similar on my previous visit. Had my memory served me better I might have refrained from ordering a starter of Bruscetta with Feta Cheese which arrived looking so neat it almost seemed a shame to disturb the display. It was excellent but,
given it arrived hot on the heels of the pâté with toast, I was worried I might not have enough room for the main course – one of my favourites, lamb shank (not illustrated). The shank was served on a very large square plate but there was not a lot of white to be seen as the meat, mashed potatoes, vegetables and a giant portion of salad covered most of it. I told myself that I needed to concentrate on getting through all the meat and the veg and salad would have to take a backseat. As it was I happily got through the meat and vegetables but left most of the salad. Nothing wrong with it I would stress, it’s just that I had eaten too much lovely bread at the start. So don’t tell my doctor that I ate all the bread and potatoes and left the salad as he would think I’m not taking the idea of losing weight seriously. I washed it all down with a Duvel Belgian beer which I tend to drink whenever I see it available. No room for one of the great sounding desserts but I will make up for that next time by changing my starting line-up! Suggestions is open six days a week from Tuesday to Sunday starting at 11am. Ring 086 558091 (Eng) or 095 808 9288 (Thai) to reserve a table. |
motoring • dr iain corness
Should a 17-year-old be allowed to compete in F1?
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Max Verstappen has the right pedigree to be a success. Right: Dad Jos.
his subject came up this year where young Max Verstappen is driving in the F1 circus. Should we let drivers as young as this drive in the pinnacle of motor sport categories? Before looking at the general situation, let’s look at the specifics of the Verstappen case. Even those with only a mild interest in racing will know that Max Verstappen’s father Jos was an F1 driver. Verstappen Senior participated in 107 Grands Prix. He achieved two podium places, and scored a total of 17 championship points which makes him the best performing Dutch race driver in Formula One to date. His highest qualifying position was 6th, at the 1994 Belgian Grand Prix. Looking at the young driver’s history, it soon becomes apparent that motor racing is in his DNA from both sides of his family. Mother a karter In addition to F1 driver dad Jos his mother Sophie Kumpen was a successful kart driver. She won two Belgian championships and in 1995 the prestigious Trofeo Margutti in Lonato, Italy, competing against top drivers such as F1’s Jarno Trulli and Giancarlo Fisichella. His maternal grandfather, Robert Kumpen, did some international endurance karting. Robert’s brother Paul Kumpen, is a former rallycross and GT endurance driver. Paul’s son Anthony (Sophie’s cousin) is known as the most successful driver at Zolder. I think one would have to say that racing is in Max’s family’s DNA from both sides. Now when you watch this young man, in his first year of F1, he makes some very mature judgments, resulting
in spectacular overtaking. This usually comes only after years of experience, not often seen in a 17 year old. However, how long has he been racing? It turns out that Max Verstappen began racing go-karts when he was four years old, and has had 11 full seasons of karting, then into F3 and now F1. The way he is on the circuit today is the result of 13 years’ “apprenticeship”. He is no “Johnny Come Lately”. So he has the history and the DNA, what can go wrong? Unfortunately, at 17 there is not a wealth of ‘maturity’ and at that age, on a world stage, it is easy for things to go to his, not yet mature, brain. Unless his family knows how to assist him through this difficult period in his life, he can easily become a psychological invalid. Money, travel and fame will produce the desire to “show them” just what he can do. And that can be at the expense of his talent in driving a race car. The governing body of world motor sport, the Federation International de l’ Automobile (FIA) has decided that 17 is too young, as although he was granted a licence this year, from now on the FIA have imposed an age cut-off of 18. Max Verstappen found the right place at the right time. Let’s hope he can continue. |
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mystery columnist • our man at large
In the Land of Smiles it is a fairly easy to hear derogatory remarks made about our hosts. In this month’s column our man at large wonders if this traffic in abuse really ought to be all one way.
Is stupid ‘label’ deserved?
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love Thailand and have been lucky enough to call it home for the best part of seven years now. For the most part I have always been made to feel very welcome and for this I am very grateful. I have had the odd complaint that ‘things aren’t like that in England’ which has usually been met by the response ‘if you don’t like it, go home then!’ and, to be fair, I consider this response to be very reasonable. Over the years I have heard many say the Thais are ‘racist’ but I don’t find this to be the case – nationalistic “yes”, but racist “no”.
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Always shown as stupid My only complaint is the way that ‘farangs’ are portrayed in Thai soaps. They are always shown as being stupid and needing a good Thai to show them how the world really works. Recently a colleague got me interested in a BBC Three TV show
that was filmed at Suvarnabhumi called simply Bangkok Airport – I am sure many of you will be familiar with it. Sadly, after I had watched a couple of episodes I started to wonder if the image that is portrayed in the soaps is actually quite accurate. Unfortunately I am sometimes embarrassed to admit this, but all too often in the bars around Pattaya the problems tend to stem from Brits or other non-locals going over the top. Songkran was a prime example of Brits behaving badly (along with a few other nationalities) and taking the throwing of water to the extreme. Anyway, back to the BBC documentary. Given it is intended for a mainly British audience the documentary does tend to focus more on the British but it does include other nationalities and as a member of the tourist police said ‘they are just young people who are not used to visiting another country’.
‘They are just young people who are not used to visiting another country.’
Below: Four lads from Kent in the UK embark on a voyage of discovery; a lady at one of the airport shops finds few takers for her Free Hugs.
The first example of people causing problems was two English guys who had been robbed in Koh Samui. They were looking to get a flight back to the UK a week earlier than planned and were looking for the tourist police at the airport to assist. Keen to get rid Harry and Cosmos (no idea if this was his real name!) were hoping that the police would double up as travel agents. As the documentary pointed out, the tourist police seemed as keen to get rid of them as they were to leave! After several complaints about people not being very helpful – bearing in mind that everyone was bending over backwards to get rid… sorry, help them, they got a flight. Cosmos disappeared to get the money to pay but in the meantime his mate found a cheaper flight! Harry then went to look for Cosmos using their ‘secret whistle’ to gain
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his attention as they only had an hour to book the flight. Now I am not one to judge, but wandering around Suvarnabhumi Airport using a ‘secret whistle’ to get a friend’s attention – it’s little wonder the Thais think we are stupid and/or crazy! The second example of people causing problems was the tale of four Australian lads who had missed their flight back to Melbourne after ‘going on a bender’ in Bangkok the night before. The thought of ‘going on a bender’ in Bangkok conjures up a whole host of thoughts but in this case it appeared to be simply beer that resulted in one of the lads getting separated from the group in something reminiscent of Hangover 2! The remaining three, with the aid of their parents, managed to book flights home although Will (the one who got separated) was too late to get on the same flight. Abandoned by friends After being to all intents and purposes abandoned by his friends Will managed to get another flight but not until 24 hours later. The meant that he had another night in Bangkok and decided to head to Khao San Road – for the second night running. After several beers he decided
that what was actually required was (the anti-anxiety drug) Xanax so went about buying some. The recommended dose is two tablets but the ever-responsible Will decided that six would be a far better option! Amazingly, he managed to surface the next morning and get himself to the airport where most of the airport staff seemed to remember him! Having checked in he decided to hit the various shops in the departures lounge in what appeared to be an attempt to miss a second flight! With just minutes to spare he managed to board the plane, again making you wondered if the Thais have got we foreigners figured out correctly! Now we are all aware that Thailand is known as the Land of Smiles and I think that most of us have probably questioned this title on more than one occasion but maybe the show highlighted why the Thais are always smiling. The annual customer service awards for Suvarnabhumi Airport were being held at the time with everyone making that extra special effort to be nice and smile. We saw the leading candidates, the aptly named Beam who worked at check in, a nurse whose name escaped me and a rather camp VAT refunds assistant called Bay who appeared to feel the need to go very
Above: A smiling immigration officer shows off a picture of his wife and himself; and camp VAT refunds man Bay minus the lipstick.
Now I am not one to judge, but wandering around Suvarnabhumi Airport using a ‘secret whistle’ to get a friend’s attention – it’s little wonder the Thais think we are stupid and/or crazy!
over the top in his attempts to be nice and smile – especially as he appeared to be wearing lipstick. There was, of course, a cash prize and the bragging rights which would certainly assist the smile! Beam and the nurse in particular did appear to come across quite well although it was little surprise to me that our dear friend Bay won. More contact with idiots I don’t particularly have a problem with this but the other two do come in to more contact with what would be best described as idiots and still manage to raise a smile. Bay on the other hand gets the task of giving passengers money that they might not have expected and the opportunity to compliment Argentinian ladies on their handbags. I would suggest that the stress in this role is far less than the others are subjected to. Perhaps if he were to face the likes of Harry, Cosmos and Will on a daily basis he might find his role a little harder! As always space is running short. I think we have all come across people who are similar to those who featured in the show but luckily the majority of people are perfectly reasonable. So until next time, keep enjoying the Land of Smiles! |
special report • duncan stearn The following article was kindly submitted to us by Australian journalist and long-time Pattaya resident Duncan Stearn. Apart from continuing to write for publications in Australia, Duncan has been a contributor to a number of English-language publications in Pattaya and across Thailand over the past 15 or so years The intention was to run it in our mid-April sister publication The Pattaya Sun in advance of ANZAC Day. But when the decision was made to shelve the Sun for Sangkran (and perhaps indefinitely) we decided we should still run it in REM. ANZAC ceremonies were due to be held while we were printing this so we hope they passed without incident and that, as Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott urged, folk turned out in very large numbers in defiance of the terrorist plot uncovered in Melbourne.
Lest We Forget: Gallipoli
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n 25 April Australians commemorated the landing at Gallipoli, the ultimately illfated campaign of the World War I designed to force the Dardanelles, take Constantinople (now Istanbul) and topple the Ottoman Empire (now Turkey). Around the nation, from the major cities and towns to the smallest hamlets, religious services, marches of returned veterans and speeches were due to take place to mark Anzac Day while the Gallipoli peninsula itself hosted a huge commemorative service. It is 100 years since that fateful day when the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) stormed the craggy beaches of the Gallipoli Peninsula. The narrow isthmus, heavily defended by the Turks, was their battlefield (and graveyard) for the next eight months. In one grand charge alone, at a place called Lone Pine, soldiers of
the New South Wales 1st Infantry Brigade won seven Victoria Crosses (the top medal for valour). A day later the foolishly brave men of the Australian Light Horse were cut to ribbons by Turkish machine guns at a place appropriately named The Nek. The slaughter took less than three minutes and the bodies were not buried until 1919. By then their bones had bleached the ground. The losses The Australians lost 8,709 killed in the Gallipoli campaign; the New Zealanders suffered 2,701 dead out of the 8,556 men who served. Compared to an average campaign on the Western Front, the figures are almost paltry. Tell that to the families of the men who were killed. One of the main proponents and architects of the Gallipoli campaign was the-then 41-year-old First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Churchill. A hero to many in Britain, Churchill is held in much lower regard in
Above and facing page: Scenes at ANZAC Cove. Facing page (middle): artillerymen drag heavy 18-pounder guns across the difficult terrain. Facing page (bottom): Troops of an Australian battalion on the deck of battleship Prince of Wales just before the landing. Below: Recruiting poster for Aussie volunteers.
Australia, and it’s mainly to do with the failed Gallipoli adventure. Churchill’s stocks were further lowered over his ultimately failed attempt in 1942 to divert Australian troops returning to defend their homeland to Burma. But that’s another story. While the Gallipoli failure became just another footnote in the quagmire of World War I, 25 April 1915 came to symbolise the spirit of the nation. It was Australia’s coming of age and for many resonates more loudly than Australia Day, 26 January. Australians often forget Gallipoli also featured the British and the French. Both suffered heavy casualties. The French don’t have an exact number; a Gallic wave of the red pen puts the official count at 10,000 dead. The British are more precise, losing 21,255. Of the 52,230 British soldiers who were wounded, among them was Earl Thomas Powers, my maternal grandfather.
The ‘Last Post’ Apart from his brief and painful trip to Turkey, Earl Powers lived out his life in Burnley, a Lancashire mill town. Every Armistice Day for more than half a century he would play the ‘Last Post’ on a trumpet at the Cenotaph in Towneley Hall, Burnley’s grand mediaeval tourist attraction. After Gallipoli, the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) – the only
completely volunteer army serving on the Western Front in 1918 – entered the new slaughterhouse. They fought and died in battles such as the Somme, Pozieres, Bapaume, Arras, Bullecourt, Messines, Ypres, Hamel, the Marne, Amiens, Passchendaele and many others. More than 46,000 died in France; in excess of 11,000 have no known grave. It’s hard to imagine almost a quarter have never been identified. That’s what happens when you mix artillery shells with Flanders mud. All told, the Australian nation lost 60,284 men killed and 153,000 wounded. This out of the 331,781 who went overseas on active service. It was a terrible toll. Australia gained northern New Guinea and the islands of the Bismarck Archipelago for its trouble. Australia may have become a nation in 1901, yet its sense of unity and purpose was not forged until the Homeric tragedy of the Dardanelles some 14 years later. |
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He didn’t make it past the first day. Wounded in the leg, he fell back over a ledge and was fortunate to be snagged by a tree. While the sounds of war raged around him and the smell of cordite singed his nostrils he waited 24 hours before being rescued and brought to an aid station. By then the wound had festered and gangrene was starting to set in. The medics patched him up, but his leg would never completely heal and he lived with a permanent sore for the remainder of what turned out to be a long life.
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Above: The A-type four bedroom, five bathroom style house.
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Below: The large lounge and kitchen featured in the A-type.
Green Field Villas – new variations on a successful formula
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ucked away in the quiet eastern Pattaya suburb of Nongplalai is the fifth offering from Green Field Villas – an exclusive development of just 30 homes which ooze luxury and space to spare. Despite its rural setting, nestling as it does in the angle formed by the intersection of highways 7 and 36, Green Field Villas 5 is nevertheless a mere 15 minutes by road from the centre of Pattaya. Behind its 2.5 metre perimeter wall lies a development of one and two-storey properties brimming with elegance and luxury. With construction now entering the final phase, demand for these spacious properties has been brisk
with Green Field Development Company benefiting from its hardearned reputation for high quality, European-standard construction acquired by its four earlier projects in the Pattaya area. House types Green Field Villas 5 consists of 17 ‘A-type’ two-storey homes, each offering a huge 256sqm of living space, and 13 ‘B-type’ bungalows, nine of which are a new, L-shaped variation of the company’s popular and well-proven design. A-type houses each consist of four bedrooms and five bathrooms, a car port for two vehicles, openplan kitchen and landscaped garden. All have uPVC windows and
doors imported from Germany and concertina-style flyscreens. Master bedrooms feature built-in, walk-in wardrobes and all bathrooms are fully-fitted with rain showers. Other features include ceramic tiled floors, Cotto sanitary ware, granite staircases and CPAC tiled pitched roofs. Optional extras include a swimming pool, air conditioners and security alarms. The few remaining A-type units are being offered for sale with free, fully-fitted European kitchens. Plot sizes range from 156 to 212 talang wah (624-848sqm). B-type bungalows feature an L-shaped variation. The top-of-therange B-type is constructed to the same high standard as the A-type with three and four-bedroom options,
each with three bathrooms and a twovehicle carport. Living space varies between 189 and 192sqm and plot sizes are 156 talang wah (624sqm). The L-shaped variation has twobedroom, two-bathroom and threebedroom, three-bathroom options occupying between 60 and 127 talang wah (240-508sqm) and feature built-in furniture, fully-fitted kitchens, uPVC windows and doors, a one-vehicle carport and a landscaped garden. Prices for two-storey houses start at Bt11m while top-of-the-range bungalows start at Bt10.7m. L-shaped bungalows start at Bt4.5m. The development also features a clubhouse, communal pool, gymnasium, 24-hour security, CCTV, city water and underground electrics.
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The B-type bungalow has three- or four-bedroom options. Below are two of the B-type interiors.
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Here and below: The L-shaped bungalows exteriors and an interior.
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The people behind Green Field Villas are British architect Paul Barrett and his wife, Jan, who formed the company a little more than 10 years ago to develop and build Green Field Villas 1, a 57-unit village in Nongprue. Open spaces Its success inspired Green Field Villas 2, located between Soi Khao Noi and Soi Nernplabwan. The project has plenty of greenery, open spaces and a well-maintained communal area reflecting the family feel that you get on all Green Field villages. Green Field Villas 3 on Soi Siam Country Club offers a slight shift in design, reflecting changing customer requirements resulting for the 2008 global economic downturn when
the site was being developed. With 92 properties from shop houses and townhouses to three-bedroom bungalows, it is the largest of the five Green Field villages, although plots are generally smaller in response to the demand for lower prices at the time of construction. Green Field Villas 4 is the most recently completed project. It is in Nongprue near the temple at the eastern end of Soi Nernplabwan and is the last word in luxury living with underground fibre optic internet cables 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. |
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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
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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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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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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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movers & shakers
M&S is switched on to Fflic “Because of Fflic’s great position and networking friendly layout we decided to ‘risk’ the weather and we got lucky,” Cees added. The Riviera Group of developers continued in their role as main sponsors of M&S events and this time they were joined by co-sponsors Cornerstone, the project management company, and BMW Nelson’s Autohaus. Free flow With an admission price set at Bt500 for all guests enjoyed a free flow of wine, beer and soft drinks plus canapes from sunset until 9pm. Then it was on to the after-party with music from DJ Ferris B and professional laser show from Concept and Innovation. The next Pattaya M&S is planned for June. Venue is yet to be announced. More in a future issue.
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overs & Shakers switched to a new Pattaya venue late in March when the event’s organisers chose to meet at the then recently opened Fflic Cliff and Pool Club facing the sea on Cosy Beach at Pratumnak. Usually M&S events in the city are held on a Friday but this time it was moved to a Saturday evening. Fflic is a chic outdoor venue and an hour before the event was due to take place clouds overhead look like threatening to wash out the meeting. “Fortunately the clouds blew over and we were able to enjoy a great evening,” said M&S guru Cees Cuijpers, head of Town & Country real estate brokers, who conceded that in the past he had been reluctant to use outdoor venues because of weather and heat considerations.
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.
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any people ask me just what do I do in the hospital? Well, my official title is “consultant”, and that is actually good news for you – the patient. This means you have someone at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya that you can ask questions of, and whose native language is English. As part of my duties I get a printout of the number of international in-patients in the hospital each day. There are some very interesting statistics from these print-outs. On the day I was writing this there were patients from Iceland, Israel, Kazakhstan, Uganda, Myanmar, Azerbaijan and Czechoslovakia. That is in addition to our usual group of Swedes, Dutch, Germans, Norwegians, French, Swiss, Australians, Russians, Canadians, Finns, Austrians, Belgians, Danes, Chinese, Americans, Irish, British, Italians, Kuwaitis, Filipinos, Koreans, Armenians and Japanese.
Don’t be afraid to say: “I’m sorry, doctor, but I don’t understand.”
Don’t bother counting, I’ve done it for you – 30 different nationalities! Thailand likes to consider itself the “hub” of just about everything, so perhaps we should add “Thailand, The Hub of International Patients!” Of course, ‘internationality’ does have its own string of attendant problems, not the least of which is ... communication. In the practice of medicine the need for communication goes both ways – the patient needs the doctor to understand what is being imparted to him/her, and the doctor needs to know that the patient has understood the diagnosis and its treatment. Big ask When both the patient and the doctor are having to communicate with each other in a ‘foreign’ language, that’s a pretty big ask! You can see now just how easy it is for communication breakdowns. Unfortunately, that lack of mutual
understanding can still occur when patient and doctor both speak the same native language! The biggest complaint by patients in Australia, for example, is that after their consultation the Australian patient leaves the clinic with no understanding of what the Australian doctor was actually talking about. So what can you do, as the medical consumer? First, don’t be afraid to say, “I’m sorry, doctor, but I don’t understand.” Second, if the lack of communication seems to be a language problem, don’t be afraid to ask for a co-ordinator from the International Service department who speaks your language to assist you (mind you, we could have a little problem with the Gouindougouba dialect from Burkina Faso)! Having been a doctor for more than 40 years, I’m always happy to help if I can (but remember I can only speak English and Australian).|
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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.
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) and Soi Siam Country Club 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
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.
Colliers International Thailand Welcome Town, 47/84 Moo 9, Central Pattaya Road, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 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
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: John Boakes Memberships: RETS (Thailand), NAR, CIPS
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
Pattaya Prestige Properties 2/28 Ground Floor, View Talay 7 F: +66 (0)38 059 632 M: +66 (0)870 217 014 E: info@pattayaprestigeproperties.com W: pattayaprestigeproperties.com Principal: Jan Nuyten
Seaboard Properties Co Ltd 316/23 Thappraya Road near Food Mart, Jomtien T: +66 (0)38 252 456 F: +66 (0)38 252 457 M: +66 (0)86 129 8281 E: info@seaboard-properties.com W: seaboard-properties.com Principal: Eddie Buehler
Town & Country Property 63/10-11 Pattaya Tai T: +66 (0)38 374 136 F: +66 (0)38 374 137 Russian: +66 (0)84 873 7425 E: info@towncountryproperty.com W: towncountryproperty.com Principal: Cees Cuijpers Memberships: CRS, REBA-ES, NAR, CIPS Advertisements: Pages 27 and 29
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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 Thai Properties T: +66 (0)38 376 145Tel: 038 412301/038 412302M:Email: +66 (0)89 253 5607 M: +66 (0) 855-166-041 Fax: +66 (0) 38 376 147 E: info@rightmovepattaya.com E: paul@thaiproperties.asia M: +66 (0)81 761 3238 W: rightmovepattaya.com Principal: Paul Johnson E: pattaya@paradisecityproperty.com Principal: Craig Turner W: pattaya-property.biz Memberships: REBA (Thailand), Principal: Gavin Perfect REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), CIPS
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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
Dusitpattaya Co Ltd Soi Wat Yan off the Sukhumvit near Ban Amphur Projects: Baan Dusitpattaya and Dusit Grand Condo View (Jomtien) T: +66 (0)38 343 586 F: +66 (0)38 343 585 M: +66 (0)81 0584 930 (English and Thai) M: +66 (0)868 486 704 (Russian) E: baandusit@gmail.com W: baandusitpattaya.com or domvtae.su Principal contact: Darwan Bunting (Meam)
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
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
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
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
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 W: robinsnestpattaya1@gmail.com
Mantra Restaurant & Bar Pattaya Beach, Pattaya T: +66 (0) 3842 9591 E: email@mantra-pattaya.com W: mantra-pattaya.com
Starbucks Coffee Company Avenue 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
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, 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 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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