REM Thailand - May 2013 - Issue 144 by Pattaya Property Consultants

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City Center, the resort in the heart of Pattaya City

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Where are the tourists? Let’s put the high season/low season debate to one side for a while and just talk tourists numbers. In the first quarter of the year

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tourists visiting Thailand hit an all-time high of 6.83m. I have no reason to doubt the figures but it leaves me wondering ... where are they all going? If more and more are coming to Pattaya where are they

Dave Buckley muses about why Pattaya must attract more visitors

hiding? Are they having such a good time in their hotels that they see no need to venture out? Or are they venturing into Thailand but heading to all points north, south, east and west and giving Pattaya a miss? Of course, I’m attempting (and probably failing) to be deliberately provocative here, but hidden in among the poor attempt at humour there is a serious point. Where are they going? And what more can Pattaya do to persuade visitors to come here? The Tourist Authority of Thailand (TAT) has an overall remit to get the holiday-makers to visit the kingdom. Once they are here I doubt if TAT can show too much bias about where they head after reaching Suvarnabhumi Airport. Compared to Hua Hin, Phuket and

Chiang Mai our own Pattaya is pretty much on the doorstep once tourists have spent the mandatory four days checking out Bangkok. So what next in the bid to get them here? Yes I know Pattaya has developed a reputation for attracting sex tourists over the years – and that hasn’t totally gone away – and maybe it never will. Indeed, I’m not 100 per cent convinced I want it to. I like the mix as we have it now ... or how it soon will be. Soon we will have top quality water parks suitable for family fun on our doorstep. Quality hotels and resort-style condominiums are opening quicker that I can keep track. New bars such as the Acorn at The Avenue are making a big play of their family areas. Yes, the shift to family-based tourism is rapidly taking place. Does this spell the end for the beer bars? I hope not as (sad man that I am) it still boosts my ego when a lady shouts, “hello, sexy man” at me even though I know that she is lying through her teeth. Why am I talking about tourism in a property magazine? Ask any property broker and they will tell you that today’s tourist is potentially tomorrow’s property buyer. Those who visit here and like what they see are prone to wanting to stay, either immediately or years further done the line. Buying now and renting out to others until you are ready to make the “big” move here accounts for many home and condo sales. And, indeed, tourism is the lifeblood of many of the businesses here and thriving businesses always have owners who need somewhere to live. The demographics of those visiting Pattaya have changed a lot in recent years. I say welcome one and all; and come back soon; and bring your friends with you; and your cheque books. It’s all grow in the ever-changing Pattaya!

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OURCONTENTS

cover story Newest resort in the heart of the city

Pattaya LIVING

PL17: Man U legends ARE coming ... to Bangkok and Pattaya for black tie dinners and golf tournaments in aid of charity. PL18: who you

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At Matrix’s City Center Residence they have recently enhanced many of the common

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area facilities. Now there will be a big Jacuzzi in the swimming pool, sports lounge

with big screens, a pool bar and a mini garden on the roof with a new massage sala.

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The Cube will be ‘under built’ which means the developers will not try to cram too much into the project.

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Compass was formed to point developers in the right direction on sales and marketing strategies.

How Ban Amphur is getting spruced

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pointers about what to look for when setting up

shift south from Pattaya.

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NEWSREPORT

China motor giant to invest in Thailand

The Great Wall Motor Co’s Haval SUV. It was well received at the Bangkok International Motor Show.

China’s largest producer of sportutility vehicles plans to invest about US$300m to set up an SUV production plant in Thailand. According to a report in the Bangkok Post the location of the plant has not been disclosed, but it is likely to be built on an industrial estate in Rayong province. If correct, the location of the new plant for Great Wall Motor Co Ltd (GWM) should bring property in the Pattaya and Bang Saray areas into consideration for workers at the plant. It is anticipated 100,000 vehicles per year will be produced on an area of 800,000 sqm. Construction is due

to start at the end of this year, with commercial production due in 2015. The Thai plant will be GWM’s sixth overseas SUV assembly plant joining Bulgaria, Iran, Malaysia, Russia and Senegal. GWM’s research has found that Thailand is a market with high growth, good infrastructure and plentiful auto parts supplies. “More importantly, wages in the auto industry in Thailand are competitive against those in other countries,” a spokesman said on the sidelines of the recent Bangkok International Motor Show, where the company introduced their Haval SUV to the Thai market.

Whole building is sold at Southpoint Kingdom Property has sold its entire The Suites Tower in the twin-tower Southpoint Pattaya project to a local Thai investor who will develop the 224-unit building into internationally managed serviced residences. The sale represents approximately 30 per cent of the saleable area of the 672 unit project and is something of a coup for the rapidly growing developer which has amassed a project pipeline valued at Bt10bn in Pattaya. Interest in Southpoint has been strong since its Environmental Impact

Assessment (EIA) approval last November and ahead of the planned opening of its sales gallery and show early this month (May), with top buyers coming from Thailand, Japan, China and Russia. Kingdom Property chief executive officer, Nigel Cornick, said: “We are delighted with this transaction as it is not only a good sale for us, but it will add greater value to those seeking units in The Residences Tower – or those who have already made a purchase.”

l Unit sizes at Southpoint start from studios of 30sqm, with one-bedroom units ranging from 41sqm to 87sqm and twobedroom units ranging from 61sqm to 97sqm. Prices range from Bt70,000 -120,000 per sqm.

Foreigner purchases top Bt67bn mark The value of Thai property bought by foreigners last year was Bt67.03bn, accounting for 11.6 per cent of all property available for sale during the year, according to a survey by the Agency for Real Estate Affairs (AREA). AREA’s president Dr Sopon Pornchokchai said 26.9 per cent of the properties bought by foreigners, worth about Bt18.05bn, are in Bangkok and surrounding locations, while 21.1 per cent (Bt14.1bn) are

in Phuket; 19.7 per cent (Bt13.17bn) in Pattaya; 10.9 per cent (Bt7.2bn) in Cha-am and Hua Hin, and 3.3 per cent (Bt2.2bn) in Chiang Mai. The survey shows the top five Thai provincial cities in which foreign buyers are interested in purchasing property as Phuket (left, 21.1 per cent), Pattaya (19.7 per cent), Cha-am and Hua Hin (10.9 per cent), Chiang Mai (3.3 per cent) and Hat Yai (2.5 per cent). Source: The Nation

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COVERFEATURE

Almost there... Art on the Hill.

Matrix CEO Miki Haim cuts the ribbon at the opening of The View.

Work has started on the Amazon project in Jomtien.

Matrix’s resort in the city

he property climate in Pattaya is undergoing change as more and more developers are entering the market, but at least one thing remains constant – Matrix are continuing to build their promises and enjoying buoyant sales. The company recently finished their The View development on Pratumnak. I attended its opening party and took the opportunity to take the high-speed lift up to the 20th floor to inspect the pool area and its views, writes Dave Buckley. “Impressive,” is the word that came to mind when looking out from The View’s pool area – to the front of you is Koh Larn and when you spin around Pattaya Bay is laid out before you. If you seek a “wow” factor in a building the pool area will tick that particular box. In his speech at the opening 12•REm•Issue 144•05/2013

party Matrix chief executive Miki Haim made a special point of thanking real estate brokers for the part they have played in the sales success of The View. He also briefly hinted that in addition to their strong presence in Pattaya the company are actively looking at other destinations. But he would not be drawn on where they are considering. This news of possible expansion in addition to Pattaya comes as little surprise given their recently announced The Sky project will be their 13th undertaking in the city. Seven ‘live’ projects Of the 13 projects, seven are still “live”. They are City Center (seen on this issue’s front cover), Amazon, The Vision, Paradise Park, Art on the Hill, Sunset Boulevard II and The Sky. City Center is well named

yet the area it occupies is comparatively unknown because it is not on a main thoroughfare. Once City Center is built I expect the whole dynamic of the area around it will change in much the same way as Nova Group transformed Soi Sukradee between Second and Third Roads. A spokeswoman for Matrix said: “The design of City Center is the best we have done so far. We have recently enhanced some of the common area facilities. Now there will be a big Jacuzzi in the swimming pool, sports lounge with big screens, a pool bar and a mini garden on the roof with a new massage sala. Plus we will have a nursery section.” Showroom for City Center is in the Matrix HQ on Pratumnak. All City Center’s 639 units (studios and one-bedroom) come fully furnished with a start price of Bt53,000 per sqm which is low, given its mid-city position.

A quick update on some of Matrix’s other projects ... Amazon is 90 per cent sold and has been granted its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval and is on schedule for completion in December of next year. Construction started The Vision has gained EIA approval and construction work has started. This, too, is 90 per cent sold. Paradise Park is fully built and the residence permit has been granted. It has sold out and residents are beginning to move in now. Art on the Hill is due to complete any time now. There are 14 of the 158 units still left for sale. The Sky is enjoying brisk sales and construction work on its 288 units is expected to start early next year. Ω

The foundations for The Vision are proceeding in line with expectations. Once these are complete floor-by-floor progress should be rapid.

... City Center Residence LOCATION OF CITY CENTER

l Big C (formerly Carrefour)

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l Former Zxyte Disco

l Family Mart

The site of Matrix’s City Center development can be found between Soi Bonkot and Soi Arunothai. One of its plusses is that it is not on a main route even though it is right in the heart of town. Soi Bonkot: On Third Road take the side road that runs alongside Cherry’s Restaurant (opposite where Xzyte Disco used to be). Turn right where this road joins Bonkot. Travel down Bonkot until you see a Family Mart on your left at a staggered crossroads. Turn left and proceed until you see the site on your left opposite relatively new shophouses. Soi Arunothai: This is the road which lies opposite Big C (formerly Carrefour) in Pattaya Central/Klang. Proceed down this road until you see the Boomerang Bar (used to be Shagwell’s) on the left. Take the right turn soon after this and the site is a little way along on your right. 05/2013•Issue 144•REm•13

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SPECIALFEATURE

Tudor’s The Cube is

hichever way you look at it – and a regular hexahedron does, after all, have six sides to view – The Cube is shaping up as another excellent addition to Pattaya’s everdeveloping landscape. The recently announced project aims to provide high quality residential units, in a sought-after location – Pratumnak Hill – and at good prices. What more can you ask? No cutting of corners Developers are the English-run Tudor Group, the company that made its name in the city by not cutting corners and sticking to UK-based building principles. The Cube will be sited right next to Tudor Court which prompted the question, why not call it Tudor Court II? “Because it’s totally 18•REm•Issue 144•05/2013

different,” was the reply I received from Julian Stanley of New Developments whose company is marketing The Cube, writes Dave Buckley. The design is completely changed as is the concept overall. Only one thing remains constant – Tudor will not be sacrificing the quality they have gained a reputation for. So what is different about The Cube? Well, a key feature is that it will be “under built”. Don’t worry, those two words have nothing to do with not doing the thing properly. Under built means the developers are not trying to cram in every last square metre of unit space to eke every last baht out of the land size. “Some developers go to an architect with the brief that they should plan in every last paying metre,” said Julian. His partner in New

Developments Thomas Schobesberger, explained why he felt this was a bad idea. Serious delays “When you push things to the very limit this can result in serious approval delays,” he said. “In the end developers can spend more money addressing the problems caused by trying to cram more in than if they reined back their expectations in the first place.” The Cube will have more parking spaces that it would need to get Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval. The same applies to the green area which will also exceed minimum requirements. But the key thing about its design is that the buildings will not fill every possible square metre with units. The design will have elements removed – a bit like

the popular wooden bricks game Jenga. Spaces in floors will be taken out to enhance the esthetics of the design and improve air flow and ambiance. “The whole reasoning behind the design is to improve the lifestyle of those living there,” said Julian. “You won’t have to sit by the pool to feel at your ease. Everywhere you look will have a pleasing aspect and the buildings will be light and airy.” He continued: “The project is aimed at those who want to live there; not so much at the holiday lets market. There will no commercial units in the development, although there are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby.” In total some 94 units are planned for the eight-storey buildings. Room sizes range from a Bt1m 27.9 sqm studio right up to a 109.5sqm three-bedroom penthouse. Some will be able to

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offer sea views. Prices average out at Bt65,000 per sqm and, as is usually the case, those buyers who get in early can expect the best prices. “Everyone knows the build quality Tudor bring to their projects,” said Julian. “This one will include new concepts for insulation which is something of a trademark of Tudor.” Showroom planned A showroom is planned to be ready within the next three months although 16 units have been snapped up already. The build of the project itself is expected to take 30 months. l If you prefer not to wait to latch onto a Tudor-quality unit there is still limited availability in Tudor Court. The last few units are available with or without guaranteed two year rental contracts. Ring 081 5700 110 for details of both projects. 05/2013•Issue 144•REm•19

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newsREPORT

No need for ‘bubble’ controls say AREA

Dr Sophon speaking at an earlier property forum in Pattaya.

The provincial property market has been enjoying strong demand following the government’s policy to invest Bt2trillion in land-transportation networks in major regions, according to the Agency for Real Estate Affairs. Dr Sophon Pornchokchai, AREA president, said recently the demand for residential projects up-country was real rather than speculation. For example, the Pattaya market had 122,600 new condos worth Bt321bn. Already 75 per cent worth Bt235bn have been sold, say the agency. Demand for residences averages 5,850

units a month. Therefore the market here now faces 5.2 months of available inventory. Based on the agency’s survey, demand for condos up-country is not driven by speculation, so the market will not face a bubble like before the economic crisis in 1997. “In my view, the provincial property market is booming in line with infrastructure expansion and economic growth. There’s no need for measures to control this market,” Dr Sophon added. Source: The Nation

Rapid progress made at Atlantis Construction at Blue Sky’s Atlantis project on Jomtien’s Second Road continues with all buildings reaching the eighth and final floor and individual units now completing their first fix. Plus the landscaping and facility structures are starting to take shape. Project manager Pornthep Chawla continues to praise the competency of the construction company VKK and Blue Sky’s specialist construction consultants. The construction phase has seen steady sales with only 93 units (at time of print) left before the project will be sold out.

Remain units Building A: Apollo has some of the best units overlooking the waterfall and sail ship. Just 11 units remain available starting from Bt2,049m.

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B: Jupiter has proved popular with families with views overlooking the children’s playground. Jupiter also offers some great sea view units. With 18 units still available starting from Bt2,049m. C: Poseidon has 12 units remaining with several great pool view units and prices starting from Bt2,099m. D: Venus has only 10 units left! E: Minerva offers the best sea views in the project facing directly towards Jomtien Beach. There are still have 34 units available starting from Bt2,379m with special discounts on selected units. VIP units, exclusive ground floor apartments with direct pool access re-sales are available, with standard payment terms. These are the ultimate

A recent photo taken at the Atlantis site in Jomtien.

in luxury with your own private pool access straight from the comfort of your balcony. Foreign ownership A spokesman for Atlantis said: “There is still foreign ownership unit availability. With no price difference between Thai and Foreign ownership on developer units, Atlantis makes the perfect choice for buyers looking to purchase in Foreign quota. With down payments of just 25%, owning a condo at Atlantis is just a step away.”

AGENTPROFILE

Compass give developers direction Compass Real Estate are a traditional real estate agency with a significant difference, they are also ‘managing agents’ and, as such, they offer turnkey sales and marketing solutions to property developers, particularly those who don’t have established sales teams, lack adequate marketing skills or are maybe new to the Thai market.

ompass was founded about 18 months ago by old friends Charlie Warner and Rob Rowcett. Charlie is owner of Silvermover, the Pattaya-based Integrated Marketing Solutions company. His clients have included Indochine Asset Management, Matrix and several other property developers. Through his work with these developers he could see that they all faced a huge task in creating the buildings and often overlooked how important the sales and marketing teams are to the success of the project. This insight, together with Rob’s previous experience in real estate sales combined with operations system solutions, formed the catalyst for creating Compass, a company that would provide dedicated sales teams to run the developers’ showrooms and sub agents, with specially designed software to run the sales operations, and manage contracts and payments. First client Compass’s first client was Blue Sky’s Atlantis project. It was launched at a giant party at Centara Grand Mirage at the time of the floods in 2011. These launch parties have become the hallmark of Silvermover and Compass and Charlie and Rob see these as 36•REm•Issue 144•05/2013

By Paul Strachan of Azure Studios enabling them to introduce the heart and soul of the project to a lot of people very quickly and believe that if you get a 1,000 people talking about the project then that, together with referrals, means they are doing their job. The two were able to see that Atlantis offered something quite different; customers would be investing in not just a condominium but a true multiamenity holiday resort. Silvermover launched a marketing campaign and achieved 80 per cent sales in the first six months. The project is now EIA approved and on track to be completed early next year. Compass, in conjunction with Clare Pattaya property and Silvermover, then won the contract to manage Blue Sky’s second project – Grand Caribbean – which was launched

six months later. Other projects managed by Compass include Universal Group’s Seven Seas Condo and Savanna Sands, both in Jomtien. Smaller project Compass also acts as the sole managing agent for Treetops which is a smaller project they run for the Boutique Group from Bangkok, who are known for Rain Hill shopping mall and a number of Citadines and Oakwood serviced apartments. Treetops is the Boutique Group’s first venture into the Pattaya market and they wanted to work with a local firm that understood the market and had established contacts and relationships here. The success of Compass can be measured in that nearly 50 per cent of the Treetops

units have been sold since the showroom opened in February. Compass currently have 5,000 units on their books and have sold more than 2,000 units since they started just 18 months ago. Now the transition from Silvermover to Compass is coming into being with the Silvermover’s New Property Developments marketing department being moved into Compass to allow more synergy with the sales operations. Charlie said: “This will enable us to further increase the effectiveness of our services in an increasingly sophisticated market.” Ten years ago there wasn’t a great need for a sophisticated marketing plan in Pattaya as the city was quite small. Charlie points out that adverting in its most basic form is to communicate the message

Right, top: In reflective mood ... Charlie Warner feels there is still vast untapped potential here in Pattaya.

Right, below: The men who complete the board of Compass Rob Rowcett (left) and recent addition Peter Knight.

Foot of facing page: Blue Sky’s Atlantis was the first client signed up by Compass.

but as markets become more complex and more competitive you have to distinguish yourself, focus on your Unique Selling Propositions (USPs), giving customers the information they require so that they can decide why one project is more appealing to them than others. Then it’s up to the buyers to pick up the phone, send an email or to walk into the showroom and to ask questions. Lot of opportunities Huge expanses of coastal real estate yet to be developed from Jomtien all the way down to Bang Saray coupled with the easy access to the beaches, the Sukhumvit Road, improvements in the banks, shops and local government and international hotels all mean that Pattaya still has a lot of opportunities for developers and investors alike. Compass recently welcomed Peter Knight as a third partner with his focus on developing the business, Peter is a director who understands the peculiarities of the investments business. Compass Real estate is situated on Sukhumvit Road between Pattaya Klang and South Pattaya Road and also has an office on soi 13 Sukhumvit in Bangkok. It will be opening a new office in Pattaya behind Tuk Com at the end of May. l See www.compasspattaya. com for more information. 05/2013•Issue 144•REm•37

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n the basis that tinkering with a winning formula is always a bad idea, Green Field Development Company has gone for much of the same on its fifth village project which gets under way this month at Nongplalai. Haven’t heard of Nongplalai? Well you are soon going to, according to architect Paul Barrett, founder of Green Field Development Company. “It’s surprisingly green and rural, yet close to the junction of Routes 7 and 36 by the Regent’s School and the Vehicle Licencing Centre,” he said. “The new Route 306 ring road will also be close by making it extremely convenient for Pattaya, Jomtien, Rayong and Suvarnabhumi Airport.” Green Field’s latest offering will be an exclusive, yet competitively priced, development of 25, spacious two-storey houses on 15.5 rai

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bordered on three sides by a river. Plot sizes range from 139 sqw to 300 sqw. The housing stock will be the same two-storey model that has proved so popular on project four close to Nongprue Town Hall and football stadium. The 28 houses and bungalows there sold almost as quickly as they could be built with the project being completed a little over a year since the first brick was laid. Huge living space The two-storey houses planned for Green Field Villas 5 each offer a huge 256 sqm of living space and comprise four bedrooms, each with en suite bathroom, plus a guest toilet. The master bedroom features a walk-in fitted wardrobe and a large balcony. Downstairs there will be a large living room/dining room and European fitted kitchen, open plan or enclosed according to the purchaser’s choice. The staircase will be

constructed with black Galaxy granite complete with brushed stainless steel handrail and chandelier. Power-saving LED lighting will be fitted throughout. Ceramic tiled floors, quality Cotto bathroom fittings, shower screens and high pressure hot water systems uPVC windows, fly screens, foil insulated roofs, will be standard. Houses will be constructed with 20 cm Q-Con double bricks

for durability. These provide a superior alternative to breeze blocks and have helped earn Green Field Development Company a reputation for quality construction on their previous projects. Pest control All houses will also be equipped with an underground injection system for pest control. As with all Green Field

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homes, all properties will be complete with landscaped gardens in which there will be space for an optional swimming pool. Each house will also have a large, freestanding double garage. The exterior will also contain an above-ground water tank and a Grundfos pump to power the high pressure hot water feed to each of the bathrooms. For added security, each property will be walled with a remote-controlled electric gate. First building to appear on the site with be a two-storey clubhouse overlooking the river. This will contain a fullyequipped gymnasium and all the necessary facilities for bathing in the communal pool. The village itself will feature wide concrete roads, underground electrics, modern street lighting and a fully-equipped CCTV security system. Large plots and wide roads heighten the sense of

spaciousness and underground electrics eliminate overhead clutter which is prevalent in many other villages. A swipe card system will be employed to control access through the front gate which will be manned 24 hours a day by a security team. Property prices on Green Field Villas 5 will range from Bt9.4m to Bt13.5m. Although infrastructure development on Green Field Villas 5 started only on April 1, indications are that, like its predecessors, the village is going to prove popular with purchasers. The company is promising a number of special launch promotions, so keep an eye on its website or look out for regular updates in REm. Further information T: +66 (0)38 732 280/1 F: +66 (0)38 731 459 E: greenfield@greenfieldvillas.com W: www.greenfieldvillas.com 05/2013â&#x20AC;˘Issue 144â&#x20AC;˘REmâ&#x20AC;˘39

SPECIALFEATURE

Piling starts on La Santir

Pakapol Pakdeesaneha, CEO of Vorakit Construction, joins project manager, Chalermpol Khonjam, for the foundation stone ceremony.

iling work on the La Santir project, the fifth quality project from the PorchLand Group, has started following the laying of a foundation stone in March. The project is expected to complete in the fourth quarter of next year and occupancy is slated to start in early 2015.

At the foundation stone laying Pakapol Pakdeesaneha, CEO of Vorakit Construction, joined La Santir project manager, Chalermpol Khonjam and Chisanucha Pakdeesaneha for the ceremony along with customers and local businessmen. Mr Pakdeesaneha, said that PorchLand Group had

The La Santier construction area. The project is expect to be complete by end of 2014. 40•REm•Issue 144•05/2013

Chisanucha Pakdeesaneha and the PorchLand group management team invited a monk from Wat tung la hien for the ceremony. won the trust and confidence of customers in their La Santir project. La Santier is a 27-floor tower comprising 523 units on an area of four Rai 1. More than 85 per cent of the units have already been sold and it is expected that it will sell-out by the middle of the year. La Santier uses only quality

materials and all units come fully furnished to meet the expectation of customers, both Thai and foreign, seeking to buy as a home or for investment. l As this magazine was going to press PorchLand were due to hold a launch event for the sales office of their seventh project – Delmare Bang Saray Beachfront.

Businessmen from the real estate sector congratulate PorchLand management on the laying of the foundation stone.

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Resort style facilities WiFi and Cable TV City Centre location Long term only

rent: 15,000 BAHT per month METRO Jomtien Condo size: 207 sq.m 2 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Euro kitchen

High floor, Duplex unit Stunning 180˚ views Beachfront project Held in Foreign name

sale: 8,500,000 baht

Jomtien

038 267 030-1 • Pattaya 038 723 615-6

SHOWHOUSESHOWCASE

Savanna Sands Soi Watboon (on right after leaving Sukhumvit)

Big themes on a big scale – that’s Savanna Sands

have seen many scale models of projects planned for the city, but few have made me stand back and look again in the same way that the one for Savanna Sands did, writes Dave Buckley. Big doesn’t quite sum it up. It’s a monster; a nice monster but a monster just the same. Four buildings in total – three of 27 storeys plus a seven-storey hotel-styled block intended for 150 serviced residences – and all on a plot of 17,600 sqm. The model can be seen in the recently opened on-site showroom and sales office in Soi Watboon, Jomtien, where you can view all three unit types – studios plus one- and two-bedroom units. The developers, Universal, have gone the extra mile in constructing a showroom that builds anticipation and excitement about what the real thing will look like when it is finished. Savanna Sands will feature 1,499 (if they had said 1,500 I wouldn’t have argued!) condo units. Studios starting at 26 sqm, one beds at 35 sqm and two-beds at 56 sqm. Details of two-floor penthouses on the 26th and 27th floor are available on request. African influences As the name suggests the resort will have several features influenced by the African continent. The brochure for the project says: “The three residential towers are situated around a landscaped tropical paradise that incorporates such facilities as the lazy river that twists around the 42•REm•Issue 144• 05/2013

African-themed paths and bridges while (you are) reclined, floating and lazily propelled without effort. Artificial beaches, shaded tents, water slides and hidden caves are among the many recreational areas of the resort where you can enjoy being ‘where dreams live’.” Savanna Sands is Universal’s second project in Pattaya and comes hot on the heels of the success of Seven Seas, just a short distance away in Soi Chaiyapruk. Panoramic views It is expected that Savanna Sands residents will enjoy panoramic views of Jomtien beach and the countryside to either side from the eighth floor up. The rooms are all tastefully designed and decorated to enhance the feeling of openness in keeping with the Savanna name. The resort will have a fullyequipped gymnasium and spa-like facilities where residents will be able to work up an appetite before enjoying an on-site alfresco dining experience. Communal areas will be “decadently” designed and the towers will each be served by high-speed lifts. The resort will have barbeque areas and shops among its facilities. So it will be selfcontained to the extent that residents may never feel the need to visit the beach which lies approximately a kilometre away. South Pattaya, with all its restaurants, markets and nightlife, is just two kilometres distant. Building work is expected to start early next year. Ω

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SHOWHOUSESHOWCASE factfile Development: Savanna Sands Resort Location: Soi Watbunkanjanaram (Soi Watboon) Jomtien. After joining Soi Watboon from the Sukhumvit Road the site is a little way down on the right Developer: Universal Dreams Developers Co Ltd Architects: inter Arkitek Bankers: K Bank – LH Bank Prices: l Studio from Bt1.3m l One-bedroom from Bt1.8m l Two-bedroom from Bt2.799m l Penthouse prices have not been released yet What’s included: External l Three tiers of elevated pools l Water slides and hidden caves l Fully equipped gymnasium l Health spa l Artificial beaches l Sun lounge areas and shaded tents l Full landscaped in tropical style l Water slides and hidden caves l Lazy river around Africanthemed paths and bridges Internal l European-standard fitted l European-standard fitted shower rooms l All fully furnished l Pre-installed air cond units Further information T: +66 (0) 38 074 625 +66 (0) 915 870 950 (English) +66 (0) 915 870 951 (Russian) +66 (0) 915 870 952 (Thai) E: info@savannasands.com W: www.savannasands.com

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SPECIALFEATURE

Laguna Bay 1 completes

ast month Laguna Bay became the latest project to be completed by Heights Holdings. The development began piling in December 2011 and was completed in April 2013, just prior to this year’s Songkran festivities. An eight-storey, boutique development, Laguna Bay 1 houses 156 studio, one- and twobedroom apartments from 25.5 to 79.5 sqm in size. Situated on Pratumnak Soi 5 Laguna Bay is surrounded by tropical greenery and set on a quiet road leading to the beach. A spokesman said: “The development is in one of the most desirable locations in all of Pattaya and offers a range of first class facilities. These include an

18m rooftop infinity pool, fully equipped rooftop gymnasium, underground parking, free Wi Fi, 24-hour security plus sauna facilities with changing rooms. “Laguna Bay 1 has proven to be an extremely popular project with the vast majority of units sold well in advance of completion. Just two weeks ago the project was completed with owners now taking occupancy of their apartments.” Prices start from Bt1.69m, with a final few units of freehold foreign ownership available. For further information, or to request pricing and availability, please contact info@heights-holdings. com or call +66 85 282 6454. l You can find full project information on the website – www.lagunabay1pattaya.com.

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l Two designer sauna rooms with changing area l Large tropical atrium with lush landscaped gardens l Free wireless internet l Private balcony in every apartment l Luxury reception area with hotel-like concierge services l Underground parking

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Protected by the cloak of anonymity our Undercover Agent has been supplying us with thought-provoking and (we hope) amusing articles for close to two years now. The good news is he will be continuing to write for us; the not-so-good news is that he feels he has said all he can about his life in property so this is his real estate sign-off...

Reflections on the ever changing face of Pattaya

have been writing these articles for the best part of two years now and in this short time I have seen a number of changes in the property market around our city. I think I have tried to cover most of these in previous articles and I have felt recently that I have been going over old ground. Therefore this article will be the last in the series on life as a real estate broker. However, my undercover talents will be put to good use in other areas in future issues! So you haven’t heard the last from me – yet! In previous articles I have tried to give you a few anecdotes about the customers who come to our office. I am sure other agents experience similar things and when we get together we share our experiences – usually over a beer or three! Customers are obviously the most important factor in our, or any other line of business, and therefore

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By undercover AGENT we need to take care of all their needs and wishes wherever we can. Sadly, I’ve discovered that requests from owners, buyers and tenants can be a little on the extreme and unreasonable side! I often look back with a wry smile when I recall some of the characters I have met and continue to meet. In seems no sooner does one leave than another one comes along to take their place! Long term (six weeks!) tenants Over the years I have experienced customers wanting 50 per cent discounts because they believe they will be long-term tenants – and by that they mean six weeks! I have also experienced owners pulling out of sales at the last minute because they promised the condo to a friend for a week’s holiday in six months’ time! We regularly get tenants wanting deposits back after breaking several clauses in contract and then they

Sadly, I’ve

discovered

that requests from owners, buyers and

tenants can be a little on the extreme and

’’ unreasonable side!

think that the owners or agents are being unreasonable by charging for damage or departing early! I have also experienced tenants paying deposits on a series of properties while they decide which one they want and then wondering why they don’t get them back after the owner may have spent money on the condo to meet the tenant’s demands. The stories are endless but many are of a similar ilk and are in danger of becoming repetitive! A job in real estate provides an excellent opportunity to meet new people. As a broker you interact with people from all walks of life and backgrounds – not something that is always possible in our home countries. I feel that this broadens one’s horizons and also your mind. The broker’s job means that you get to know the city and surrounding areas very quickly which is an

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advantage when you want to go to different restaurants or bars around the city that you may not otherwise discover. Generally, but by no means is this always the case, agents work closely together and although there is the obvious competition, we do, in the main, try to help each other. This element of working together is something that is often not fully appreciated by customers who are often embarrassed to tell us that that they have also been out with another agent – or they criticise another agent who is often a friend! This is something that we actually expect, especially if you are new to the city. While I have been writing these articles I have also tried to give some insight into the local property market.

Honest opinions I have tried to be as unbiased as I possibly can and give my honest opinions of how I think the market may change over the next few years. As I have said before, we have seen wholesale change recently, both in terms of the demographics but also in terms of the size of the condos that people require and also the durations that people want to rent for. We are seeing more and more families coming to the city, often from 52•REm•Issue 144•05/2013

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seeing more and more families

coming to the city,

often from Eastern Europe, and the rooms they require are not small studios in the centre of the city.

Eastern Europe, and the rooms they require are not small studios in the centre of the city but often one, twoor even three-bedroom condos close to the beach. These tenants tend to stay for the shorter term and are on holiday. Other short-term visitors are looking for small studios in the centre of the city. These are often golfers who are looking to benefit from the cheaper green fees in the low season. The advantage with the smaller studios in the centre of the city is the fact that they are extremely attractive as they are easy to rent in the high season and premiums can be charged accordingly. Investors are attracted to these, often because of the lower initial outlay. Changing markets, both in real estate and also in other markets, is something we must try to manage to the best of our ability. We try to advise customers to the best of our ability but they are many situations we have no control over. I don’t think many people would have believed you if a few years ago you told them that Pattaya would be a popular destination for families, but that is what is happening. Changes are happening all the time and are something that many developers are constantly monitoring. In my time in the real estate

industry I have seen places like Bang Saray become popular locations for both business and for people to live. It was not that long ago that Bang Saray was seen as being “a long way” from Pattaya. Land prices have rocketed and the Cartoon Network Park will be opening soon. This is again another major development that will encourage more and more families to come to the area. Airport expansion It will be interesting to see what changes happen over the next few years. The airport at U Tapao is expanding all the time making Pattaya more accessible and with Highway 7 now coming direct into Central Pattaya the Suvarnbhumi Airport is only around one and a half hours away. The industrial estates are forever expanding and the Thai government is encouraging further investment so the long-term prospects are looking good. Perhaps now would be the time to invest in property here in Pattaya? Anyway, as always space is short so for the final time in this guise I will encourage you to enjoy Pattaya and all that it has to offer whether you are here for the short or the long term. Keep enjoying the Land of Smiles! See you next issue...

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Robin’s Nest 33/42-44 Moo 10 Soi Diana Inn T: +66 (0)38 720 194 or +66 (0)89 928 7080 W: robinsnestpattaya.com

Mantra Restaurant & Bar Pattaya Beach, Pattaya T: +66 (0) 3842 9591 E: email@mantra-pattaya.com W: mantra-pattaya.com

Starbucks Coffee Company Lido Pattaya Royal Garden Pattaya Stylo Pattaya Beach Road Tuk Com South Pattaya Central Festival T: 038 710 087 E: customercomment@ starbucks-thailand.com W: starbucks.co.th

Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa Beach Road, Pattaya T: 038 412 120 E: pattayamarriott@minornet.com W: marriott.com/PYXMC

Sportsman Pub & Restaurant Soi 13, Pattaya Beach Road T: +66 (0)38 710 609 or +66 (0)86 834 3729 W: sportsmanpub.com

Coco’s Bistro & Coffee Lounge Soi Chaiyapruk, Jomtien T: 038 074 675 E: madeup@cocospattaya.com W: cocospattaya.com

Holiday Inn Pattaya 463/68 Pattaya Sai 1 Road, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi T: +66 (0)3872 5555 W: holidayinn.com/pattaya

The Village Shopping Centre Junction Soi Chaiyapruk and Sukhumvit Road T: 038 074 647-8 W: thevillagepattaya.com

Shenanigans Irish Pub Jomtien Complex Condo Thappraya Road, Jomtien T: 038 303 490 E: info@ shenanigansthailand.com W: shenanigansthailand.com

Bangkok Hospital Pattaya Highway 3, Naklua T: 038 259 999 Emergency: 1719 E: inquiry@bph.co.th W: bangkokpattayahospital.com

Tequila Reef Cantina Soi 7, Pattaya Tel: (038) 414-035 E: info@tequilareefpattaya.com W: tequilareefpattaya.com

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American journalist and property investor Bart Walters has been living in Thailand for 10 years, first in Bangkok, then in Phuket and now in Pattaya. Bart publishes his inside views on Pattaya and its property market in various print and online publications including International Living and Escape America. He can be contacted at bkkbart@gmail.com

Ban Amphur … ‘it’s so far away!’

very time I explain to someone where I live, I get the same response. When I say I live in a quaint little fishing village on the beach, they are all ears. But, when I tell them it is 3 kilometers past The Ambassador City complex they kneejerk respond, “Oh, it’s so far away?” “Far away from what?” I retort. That’s when they get that look on their face; like cows watching a train go by. They don’t know what they mean, but I do. Far from Walking Street … far from traffic jams … far from beer bars … far from timeshare salesmen, massage hawkers and jetski scammers. I am a proud resident of Ban Amphur … The Anti-Pattaya. Ban Amphur is famous for two things; right-off-the-boat fresh seafood and the nicest beach on the Chonburi coast. And now it seems that the local powers-that-be are ramping up to enhance my little hamlet’s charm, if

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By bart walters that is indeed possible. Ban Amphur is transforming itself into the hip little enclave every real city needs. Let’s start with the beach. I don’t know exactly how long Hat Ban Amphur is, but I can tell you it takes a good 20 minutes at pace to march from the rocky outcrop on the extreme southern end to the end of the double granite jetty that shoots out into the Gulf of Thailand to the extreme north.

Golden sand The slowly sloping golden sand is easily three times wider than any beach in Jomtien or Pattaya, and exponentially deeper than Bang Saray to the south. A public children’s park and playground is nestled in the shade just opposite the massive parking lot on the north end. You’ll know you’re in Ban Amphur when you see the giant three-bladed windmill AIS

A paved and

palm-shaded walkway a few

metres wide stretches the length

’’ of the entire beach.

constructed at the mouth of the small harbour. This public end of the beach offers clean restrooms and a wellstocked Thai mini-mart. There’s also a concrete raised stage for the many holiday festivals held in Ban Amphur. A paved and palm-shaded walkway a few metres wide stretches the length of the entire beach. The first hundred metres or so features a cluster of beach chairs with umbrellas and tables available for anyone to lounge and treat themselves to fresh grilled seafood and ice cold beverages. This little hideaway is wellknown to Thai families and that’s mostly who you’ll see napping in the shade or frolicking in the calm clear water. In-the-know foreigners and local residents like me mingle seamlessly with Thai families all basking in the glory of what a beach is supposed to be. Ban Amphur beach is idyllic

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but not perfect. On occasion, litter from visitors and fishing boats have smudged the land and seascape. Some botched attempts to extend the shaded corridor had uglied-up the sandy stretch with exposed blue pipes from ill-conceived irrigation systems. New trees planted too close to the water and at the wrong time of year had the southern end looking like Normandy after D-Day. But now all that has changed. Last week I strolled down to Hat Ban Ampur to get some exercise and tranquility. Much to my surprise, several crews of Thai workers were feverishly planting a majestic double row of mature coconut palms all the way up the beach connecting with those already adorning the northern end. These guys appeared to know what they were doing. What’s more, this wasn’t some private contractor or someone’s uncle landscaping my little heaven. These were crews from the public works department of Ban Amphur complete with a fire engine that apparently comes every day to make sure the thirsty palms have enough water and take a proper hold in the sand. I was duly impressed. As I started my walk, I also noticed that these workers had cleared tons of debris, both natural and man-made. Concrete tables that had been badly damaged over the past few years were undergoing repair. Tile-roofed salas were also getting a facelift and good graffiti scrubbing. And low and behold, I couldn’t believe what I saw next. “My Buddha … are those actually trash cans?” You heard it here first. Actual trash receptacles on a Thai public beach! And, I saw actual public servants meandering up the walkway emptying them. Times they are a changing! When I got to the jetty end of the beach more renovations were apparent. A big Kobelco digging machine was slaving away at the mouth of the little harbour and landing. This part of the village was always kind of nasty, with years of silt deposits and derelict fishing boats clinging to the muddy shore. It appears that this end of the canal

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The owners of the lighthouse restaurant facing this

landing must be ecstatic to see the sunset view improving

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of their eyes.

is getting dredged and big modern storm drains are being installed. The owners of the lighthouse restaurant facing this landing must be ecstatic to see the sunset view improving right in front of their eyes. And the public works don’t stop there. After driving around for a bit, it appeared to me that every major street in Ban Amphur Village has been turned to rubble and a new drainage system is being installed everywhere. From what I could see, the roads will widen significantly upon repaving with new concrete. According to the manager from one major restaurant: “The Or Bor Tor (village boss) is spending a lot of money to make the village beautiful for visitors coming from Pattaya and Bangkok.” Real attraction His comments are a hint about the real attraction of Ban Amphur. What is now being billed as “The Ban Amphur Seafood District” (BASD) is the why hungry Bangkokians would drive two hours for a meal. I can see the BASD from my balcony. Anyone who has had the fortune to dine in this area will have their favourite restaurant and dish. Some of these super-casual seafood joints are huge, seating up to 300 people. Others are quaint and small, featuring only a handful of

tables. They all have a few things in common. The food comes right off one of the boats you see put-putting by in the water. The preparation of the food follows the Thai philosophy of seafood preparation; don’t get too fancy, use fresh ingredients and let the fish do the talking. The dining rooms are open air with the natural light-show of sunset conducted over the Gulf of Thailand every night. These places are all staffed with energetic young crews that may or may not speak English (or Thai), but they do their very best to get it right. Double-decker busloads arrive on weekends for a taste of one restaurant’s famous black-pepper crab. Preecha is a huge waterfront eating palace with tank after tank of sea-fare to choose from. The nighttime entertainment at Preecha is unique as a projector system appears out of the beach and shows all manner of old music and variety shows on a giant “drive-in” style screen. Several other “Thai country style” places are also packed with customers every weekend in the BASD. To be honest, I’ve tried them all and never been disappointed. In step with the big facelift Ban Amphur is getting, the newest and hottest addition to the line-up is uber-hip Tree @ Sea. (This place has been reviewed last month by Pattaya Living’s Nite Owl).

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Tree @ Sea is a step-up in elegance, but retains casual beach flair. Live music and an extensive foreign food menu make it something different. And, I must admit, the service is remarkably better than what I’ve come to expect in Ban Amphur. The BASD is a legitimate tourist destination, especially for Bangkok Thai families. On the weekends the parking lots are packed with vehicles bearing Bangkok licence plates. This is more evidence that Pattaya’s tourism target is gaining layers. Thais and foreigners are all flocking to Pattaya for different reasons. But Ban Amphur isn’t some new phenomenon. This place was getting notice during the last big property boom and subsequent bust. Before theAsian currency crisis in 1997, this whole region of Sukhumvit Road was bristling with new development and activity. Unfortunately, most of the developers were inexperienced or had not made contingency plans when the currency-quake of ’97 killed quite a few projects. Many of the survivors have yet to fully recover. Consequently, if you want to rent or purchase a property in Ban Amphur, it can get a little challenging. Of the four big developments on Ban Amphur Beach, only Ban Somprasong has maintained a high value for its co-owners. This is the big low-rise at the north end of Ban Amphur Beach with all the big frangipani trees and bougainvillea. According to some owners I know, the management has not been without its problems, but things have run relatively smooth. When you find one of these units for sale they aren’t exactly giving them away. I’ve never seen one advertised for less than Bt90,000 per sqm. During the past year or so, a rash of renovations has taken place in Ban Somprasong with some spectacular results. The balconies in this building could house three of the studios on offer from the new high-rises. The double row of houses in the front of this building are interesting 60•REm•Issue 144•05/2013

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row of houses in the front of this building

are interesting because they give their owners the luxury of a gorgeous complex, direct beach access and all the privacy of a house.

because they give their owners the luxury of a gorgeous complex,direct beach access and all the privacy of a house. A few of those are being renovated as well. Krisida Golden is quite spectacular from the outside, but many units remained unfinished or unoccupied. Krisida Golden is putting on a brave face, but struggling. Prices for units in this building are all over the place. I’ve seen some as cheap as Bt45,000 per sqm, but nothing you wouldn’t need to spend some time and money on. The gorgeous swimming pool under the dome on the 33rd floor makes it tempting. Krisida is a building that could desperately use a change in management and turn around. No one I’ve talked to has a clue if there are any plans to do so. Consistent rentals The VIP building is in a similar situation. They have a great location and some nice big units, but they barely survived the past decade and a half. Some owners have enjoyed some consistent rentals from what insiders tell me. STS Beach Resort is easily the ugliest building on the beach. I don’t think that thing has seen a scrap of paint since 1996. Again, an inexperienced developer got stuck with a ton of unsold units. The building was supposed to operate as a Condotel, but failed. Units range from

bare shell to extravagantly furnished super-cribs. A small cadre of foreigners have purchased some units at very low prices and turned them into unique and stunning homes. Recently this group joined forces with a Thai contingent and started the long process of voting in a new committee, throwing out the management and turning the building around. I’ve seen buildings turn around in Thailand before. It always takes longer than you think. There is a nice row of houses between Ban Somprasong and STS Beach Resort. They’ve got no sea view, but do enjoy private access to the beach. They are nothing spectacular farang-style bungalows built by Thais. They appear to be three-bedroom, two storey houses on square lots about a third of a rai. The last three built are selling for around Bt7m. Parcels of land suited to building more luxury sea front condos are scarce. I’d expect more low-rise condos and houses on the land I see vacant. Neighbours Na Jomtien to the north and Bang Saray to the south have all jumped on the new high-rise gravy train, but not Ban Amphur. The most interesting property currently available in Ban Amphur Village is a kooky Swiss Architect’s vision of a beach house. It is indeed right on the beach and right in the middle of Ban Amphur’s Seafood

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District. It has five or six bedrooms depending on how you count; and the whole thing is kind of an indoor/ outdoor affair with trees growing through an open light-well in the centre. The poor owner apparently didn’t project the increase in popularity of the neighbours and his quiet little get away became a little too busy for his taste. He is asking around Bt2m. It would make a great guesthouse, restaurant and/ or nightclub. Property shopping in Ban Amphur isn’t for someone who needs a brochure and a payment plan. It is best to find an agent familiar with the intricacies of the buildings. My recommendation is to be bold and just go to some of these buildings and ask for a list of condos for sale. Drive around slowly and look for one-off signs advertising houses for sale. Not many agents know this area and none of them like to drive there. (Maybe because it’s so far?) Besides being an increasingly desirable getaway, Ban Amphur is actually quite easy to live in without venturing into frenetic Pattaya. The open air Thai market opens most days and has a great variety of fruits and vegetables as well as takeaway Thai food.

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Chock-full of ... As you might imagine, there are several places to buy fresh seafood. We rounded out the shopping venues for farangs last year with the appearance of a mini-Tesco. BA is chock-full of banks, pharmacies, a post office, hardware stores, and places to get your car fixed. With very little effort, a resident of BA could go for weeks without getting out of the Na Jomtien sub-district. Earlier in this article I said Ban Amphur has two selling points, but I’d like to add a third. Besides beaches and seafood, this little village has soul. Travel to almost any other part of Pattaya and foreigners are likely to be treated like tourists. In Ban Amphur, I feel like a welcomed guest, but not a cow to be milked. By the grace of the Thai residents, I am allowed to fit in. 62•REm•Issue 144•05/2013

The open air Thai market opens most days and

has a great variety of fruits and vegetables as well as

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Thai food.

In a country whose native culture sometimes makes it hard to find common ground, Ban Amphur is an oasis of acceptance. Last week I was gathering with other residents and visitors of Ban Amphur for drinks and dinner … and sunset. We all watched the glowing orange ball melt into the Gulf of Thailand. The sky changed to streaks of pink and blue, everyone cooled down and someone turned on the music. I spotted an Aussie friend with his Thai wife and their rambunctious son, darting around on the beach in his Spiderman outfit. That’s what this place is all about; the

sun, the sea, the food … and the people. Now I’m keeping a keen eye on the progress of this infrastructure push. It certainly looks like we are in for some big changes. I just hope what appears to be responsible development continues. Good or bad, nothing happens quickly in Ban Amphur. So, I’ll do what the rest of us BA residents do; love it today ... and hope it doesn’t go away. And, the next time someone wrinkles up their nose when I tell them where I live and says: “Ban Amphur … it’s so far away!” I’ll just say: “Yes, you’re right … it is far away.” Bart Walters

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Photographs on these pages are courtesy of Chaianan Rohloff (yellow edges);Peter Kraemer (black edges) and Alain Muhleman (white edges).

Details of the venue for the May Movers & Shakers in Bangkok had yet to be confirmed as this magazine went to press but devotees of these networking events can be assured it will be top drawer as usual. The pictures on this page come from the March event held at the Glaz Bar in Bangkok’s Plaza Athénée, a Royal Meridien hotel. We understand that at the April meeting it was hoped that a guest appearance would be made by the two Manchester United stars who were here to promote a Legacy of Legends charity event (see Pattaya Living supplement). The M&S extravaganza will be back in Pattaya on Friday, 14 June at the Holiday Inn’s Havana Bar.

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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

Anaakot Group Property Consultants 138/1 Moo 12, Soi Chayapruk, Jomtien T: +66 (0)38 231544 M: +66 (0)8780 33329 E: info@anaakot-group.com W: Anaakot-Group.com Principal: Jason Young

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. REBA (Thailand): This is the nationwide 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. More overleaf

Arise Asia 477/25 View Talay 5C, Thappraya Road Second Office: 415 Pratumnak Hill Soi 6 T: +66 (0)38 075 610 M: +66 (0)85 228 8911 (Thanya) or (0)89 555 7177 (office) E: info@ariseasia.com W: ariseasia.com Principal: Thanyamai Totharong (Thanya) Memberships: CRS, REBA (Thailand), REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR Benchmark Asia Property Co Ltd 315/309 M12, Thepprasit Road 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 Big Mango Properties Main office: 406/370 Nongprue, Jomtien Second Road (opposite Tony’s) T: +66 (0)38 304 048 or (0)896 852 198 M: +66 (0)89 685 2198 Second office: North Pattaya – Wong-Amat Residence, 505/1 Moo 5, Soi 16 Naklua Road T: +66 (0)371 3118 M: +66 (0)247 20774 E: michael@bigmangoproperties.com W: bigmangoproperties.com Principal: Michael Barricelli Bizhouse Co Ltd 324/22 Moo 9 Central Pattaya Road near junction with Third Road T: +66 (0)38 416 322 M: +66 (0)89 0924593 E: info@bizhouseproperty.com W: bizhouseproperty.com Principal: Richard Arthur Century 21 – B2 Real Estate 315/2 Moo 9, ( Soi Lengkee ) Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 T: +66 (0)38 421 652 M: +66 (0)90 125 3200 E: fery@b2realestate.com W: b2realestate.com Principal: Fery Horvath

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All Siam Properties M: +66 (0)87 068 5159 E: info@allsiamproperties.com W: allsiamproperties.com Membership: TREA

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Coastal Real Estate Office 1: 216/62 M10, Soi 13 (Soi Diana next to Mega-Break) T: +66 (0)38 421 580 Office 2: 426/1 M12, Jomtien Beach T: +66 (0)38 231 443 M: +66 (0)81 269 0742 E: info@coastalrealestatepattaya.com W: coastalrealestatepattaya.com Principal: Kevin Mattson

Colliers International Thailand 519/4-5 Second Road, opposite Central Festival, Pattaya Beach T: +66 (0)38 427 771 F: +66 (0)38 427 772 M: +66 (0)85 2828 120 E: info.pattaya@colliers.com or mark.bowling@colliers.com W: colliers.co.th Principal: Mark Bowling Memberships: RICS

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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 Delight Real Estate Co Ltd 308/58-59 M12 Thappraya Road T: +66 (0)38 251 415 M: +66 (0)89 542 3041 (Eng/Ger/Dutch) E: info@delight-realestate.com W: delight-realestate.com Principal: Anne-Marie Adriaans 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

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.

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 Five Star Villas & Condos Pratumnak – Tara Court 388/109 M12, Pratumnak 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), REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR, TREBS

Global Property Global Solidor Enterprise Co Ltd North Pattaya – 157/142 Moo 5, Naklua Road T: +66 (0)38 427 364 M: +66 (0)82 469 5551 or +66 (0)81 838 1390 E: info@global-solidor.com W: global-solidor.com Principal: Rainer Heinzmann Memberships: REBA-ES 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) 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 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

a g e n t s 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 Principals: Tim Bunker and Peter Randall Memberships: REBA (Thailand), REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR One Stop Real Estate 219/14 M9, Soi Yamato T: +66 (0)38 710 699 or (0)38 710 725 M: +66 (0)819 454 845 E: onestop@realesthai.com W: real-estate-thailand.com Principal: Mark Welch Memberships: CRS, REBA (Thailand), REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR

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

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Pattaya Realty 219/1 Tipp Plaza, Second Road T: +66 (0)38 412 301-2 6,968,000 M: +66 (0)89 833 6175(CS5049) orSale(0)89 832 7226 Sale 11,900,000 (HS5005) Central Pattaya - Foreign Name: E: info@pattayarealty.com W: pattayarealty.com (HR1449) (CR3816) Principal: Stuart Daly Memberships: CIPS, REBA (Thailand), VJ Vil age REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR Advertisements: Pages 14 and 15 int size 190 m sq, ext size 540 m sq, 3 beds, 3 baths, fully fitted kitchen, high quality furnishings, Internet, close to local amenities, security alarm, covered car park, 24hr Security.

Brand new condominium in Pattaya int size 104 m sq, 3 beds, 3 baths, fully furnished, fully fitted kitchen, communal gardens, communal swimming pool, car park, 24hr Security.

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Paradise City Property 116/27 M9, Pattaya Klang opposite Big C Extra (formerly Carrefour) T: +66 (0)38 373 966 M: +66 (0)81 761 3238 E: pattaya@paradisecityproperty.com W: paradisecityproperty.com Principal: Gavin Perfect Pattaya Bay Real Estate 405/23 Soi Bongkot T: + 66 (0) 38 374 623 M: + 66 (0) 811 580 065 (English) + 66 (0) 807 247 476 (Thai) E: info@pattayabayrealestate.com W: pattayabayrealestate.com Principal: Mal Patterson Pattaya Estate Agents (PEA) Car Park, Tesco-Lotus, South Pattaya M: +66 (0)819 458 650 (Thai) or (0)86 080 3098 (Eng) E: info@pattaya-estate-agents.com W: pattaya-estate-agents.com Principal: Sununtha Bun-um (Boom)

Pattaya Jomtien Property 75/49 Soi 5 Immigration, Beach Road, Jomtien (75m from Immigration Office) T: +66 (0)38 756 755 M: +66 (0)85 129 5657 (Thai); or +66 (0)85 667 3687 (English) E: sales@pattaya-jomtien-property.com W: pattaya-jomtien-property.com Principals: Kevin and Chanram Hurst

: int size 225 m sq, ext size 328 m sq, 3 beds, 2 baths, fully furnished, fully fitted kitchen,private gardens, private swimming pool, covered car park, 24hr Security.

East Pattaya :Ext size 420 m sq, 4 beds+ maid's room, 3 baths, fully furnished and kitchen, security alarm, private gardens communal swimming pool, covered car park, 24hr Security.

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Situated on top of Pratumnak hill, Spectacular sea and city view For special pre-launch prices in the highest building in Pattaya!

Premier Homes Real Estate Co Ltd 240/21 Jomtien Beach Road T: +66 (0)38 231 931 M: +66 (0)81 634 2915 E: premier@loxinfo.co.th (HS0247) W: premierinternational.com : Principals: Clayton and Supap Wade Memberships: www.pattayarealty.comCIPS, RETS (Thailand), NAR Baan Balina I

Rent 35,000 / month

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Na jomtien:Bali Style,Int size 300 m sq, ext size 560 m sq, 3 beds, 3 baths, high quality furnishings and fully fitted Euro style kitchen, maid's room, Private gardens, private swimming pool, covered car park, 24hr Security.

Pratumnak:int size 48 m sq, Studio apartment, fully furnished, fully fitted kitchen, beautiful sea views, communal gardens, communal swimming pool, car park, 24hr Security.

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Sale 29,000,000 Jomtien: Fully renovated to a very high standard with 4 beds, 4 baths, fully furnished,

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Opposite Bangkok Pattaya Hospital East Pattaya:4 beds, 3 baths, fully furnished and kitchen, washing machine, Private gardens, private swimming pool, covered car park, 24hr Security.

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The Regents Superior detached, two storey house, int size 650 m sq, ext 1400 m sq,

4 bedrooms + en suite, 5 bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen + food storage room, Jacuzzi, private landscaped gardens, large private swimming pool, separate self-contained 1 bedroom + en suite guest house with AC, security alarm, covered car park ,electric gate.

Our office address: 219/1 Tipp Plaza, Pattaya 2nd Road. Next to Mike Shopping Center, Nongprue Chonburi 20150

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Rightmove Pattaya 369/1 M9, Units 8&9 PS Bowl, 2nd Road T: +66 (0)38 361 212 M: +66 (0)89 253 5607 E: info@rightmovepattaya.com W: rightmovepattaya.com Principal: Craig Turner Memberships: REBA (Thailand), REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand) Sallmanns (Eastern Seaboard) Ltd Near Hanaman Statue, Jomtien T: +66 (0)38 252 588 M: +66 (0)87137 0392 E: pattaya@sallmannsthailand.com W: sallmannsthailand.com Principal: Tim Gladwin 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

Siam Properties Main office: 313/27 M10 Pattaya Tai T: +66 (0)38 415 490 F: +66 (0)38 414 693 M: +66 (0)81 861 1907 (Heiner) or (0)81 821 7045 (Porn) Russian: +66 (0)89 245 2890 (Vera) E: info@siamproperties.net or rus@siamproperties.net W: siamproperties.net Second office: 334/14 Soi Welcome, Jomtien Hotel off Jomtien Beach Road T: +66 (0)38 059 637 Principals: Heiner and Porn Moessing Memberships: CRS, REBA (Thailand), REBA-ES, RETS (Thailand), NAR Talay Real Estate Co Ltd 240/18 M5, Naklua not far from Dolphin Roundabout on Second Road T: +66 (0)38 362 352 F: +66 (0)38 362 351 M: +66 (0)87 608 1116 or (0)8 0091 5353 E: info@talayrealestate.com W: talayrealestate.com Principals: Namthip Khanjanavisittaphol (Sandy) and Ted T Okuno Thailand-Property-Gate Head office: 82/9 Langsuan Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Eastern Seaboard office: 449/84, M12, Thepprasit Road W: Thailand-Property-Gate.com E: Stefan@thailand-property-gate.com M: +66 (0)81 835 99 23 Thailiving 306/90-91 M12 Thappraya Road T: +66 (0)38 364 514 M: +66 (0)81 862 7405 E: info@thailiving.net W: thailiving.net Principal: Supaporn Persson (Sara)

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 Advertisements: Pages 8 and 9

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D E V E L O P E R S d i re c t or y Anaakot Group Development 138/1 Moo 12, Soi Chayapruk, Jomtien Project: Sixtythree@12 T: +66 (0)38 231544 M: +66 (0)8780 33329 E: info@anaakot-group.com W: Anaakot-Group.com Contact: Jason Young Blue Sky Developments Co Ltd 933 Ruamtanuthai Building, 11th floor, Mahachai Road, Wangburapapirom, Phranakorn, Bangkok T: +66(0)81 8180874 E: pornthepchawla@gmail.com W: blueskydevelopments.co.th Principal: Pornthep Chawla (Dev) Boutique Corporation 170/67 21st floor, Ocean Tower 1, Soi Sukhumvit 16, Ratchadaphisek Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 T: +66 (0)86 378 7777 E: pattama@boutiquecorporation.com W: boutiquecorporation.com Principal: Pattama Piyamaneeporn

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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 CSP Projects Chaiyapruk 2 over rail track on left opposite Baan Suan Neramit 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 Dusitpattaya Co Ltd Soi Wat Yan off the Sukhumvit near Ban Amphur Project: 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) 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 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 and C-View M: +66 (0)85 282 6454 E: oliver@heights-holdings.com W: heights-holdings.com Principal contact: Oliver Nabarro

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 Matrix Developments 352/202-3 M12 Pratumnak Road Current projects: Art-on-the-Hill, Paradise Park, Sunset Boulevard, The View, The Vision, Amazon Residence and City Center Residence T: +66 (0)38 250 120-1 F: +66 (0)38 250 008 M: +66 (0)87 607 8880 E: info@matrix-developments.com W: matrix-developments.com Membership: AIPP Modus Group 292/1-2 Moo 5 Soi 12, Pattaya-Naklua, Naklua, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 Project: Modus Beachfront Condo T: +66 (0)38 225 999 or (0)38 252 635 M: +66 (0)89-092 1333 E: info@moduspattaya.com or 888modus@gmail.com W: moduspattaya.com Principal: Pimpinan Namthep New Nordic Occupies a large area of Pratumnak. Soi 4 and look for the orange signs Current projects: New Nordic Suites, New Nordic VIP Condominium I, II and III and IV are planned T: +66 (0)38 250 025 M: +66 (0)89 605 4114 E: sales@new-nordic.com W: new-nordic.com Norwegian Properties Group 315/175-180 Moo 12, Nongprue Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 Project: VN Residences 3 T: +66 (0)38 303 310 F: +66 (0)38 252 548 M: +66 (0)89 936 6741 (Eng) or +66 (0)89 834 7664 (Eng and Rus) E: jeanette@vnresidences.com or liene@vnresidences.com W: vnresidences.com Principal contact: Jeanette Eiksund Heltne

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developers 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 and Nam Talay 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 F: +66 (0)27 143 871 M: +66 (0)89 991 1999 Sales office: 193/1 M5 Naklua Road T: +66 (0)38 428 284 or (0)38 428 595 E: info@ppd.co.th W: ppd.co.th Principal: Itthi Chavalittamrong Poompatta Co Ltd 450 M9 Nongprue, Chonburi 20150 Project: Patta Village T&F: +66 (0)38 371 555 E: info@poompattapattaya.com W: poompattapattaya.com 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 Principal contact: Piaras Moriarty

(The) Siam Oriental Trading Co Ltd 267/4 M12, Pratumnak Projects: Siam Oriental Condominium, Siam Oriental Garden, Siam Oriental Twins T: +66 (0)38 250 873 M: +66 (0)84 872 1272 E: sami.sarajarvi@gmail.com W: siamoriental.com Principal contact: Sami Sarajärvi SK Pattaya Development Co Ltd 130/74 M12 Chaiyapruk Road Projects: Mabprachan Garden Resort, Permsub Garden Resort, SK Residence T: +66 (0)38 074 701/10 M: +66 (0)84 872 1272 E: sk_pattaya@yahoo.com W: skpattaya.com Principal contact: Sa-nga Kijsamrej 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 Tropical Dream Pattaya Co Ltd Showroom Pratumnak Road, Soi 6 Projects: Tropical Dream I T: +66 (0)38 252 299 F: +66 (0)38 252 209 M: +66 (0)82 202 0880 E: tropicaldreampattaya@gmail.com W: tropicaldreampattaya Principals: Gery Kis and Sylvie Schäffer Tudor Villas Co Ltd Showroom Pratumnak Hill, Soi 2 Projects: Tudor Court Condominium and The Cube M: +66 (0)81 863 0201 E: tudorvillas@yahoo.com W: tudorcourtthailand.com

Tulip Group Co Ltd 88/58 Moo 4, Bowin Sub District, Siracha, Chonburi Projects: Centara Avenue Residence & Suites Pattaya (behind The Avenue), Centara Grand Residence Pattaya (Na-Jomtien) and Waterfront Suites & Residences (Bali Hai) 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

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) and VI (The Feelture) T: +66 (0)38 757 375-7 M: +66 (0)82 444 1147-8 E: theblue@porchland.com W: porchland.com VSPN Property Co Ltd 162 Moo 2, Sukhumvit Road (next to soi Banglamung 16), 500 metres past Kratingline Tri-junction Project: Seabreeze Villa Pattaya M: +66 (0)84 460 5335 E: seabreeze_villa@hotmail.com W: vspnproperty.co.th Principal: Ukarin Kerdkitsadanont Universal Group Thailand 324/90 Moo 12, Thappraya Rd Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 T: +66 (0)38 074 625 E: universalplus@ymail.com W: universal-thailand.com Principal: Sonia Punjabi

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DEVELOPERS DIRECTORY • 05-06/2013 • Issues 144 and 145

Royal Oak Developments / Royal Jomtien Property Services Co Ltd Projects: Acqua Condominium, The Gallery, SP Townhomes, SP Villages I-V, The Urban, The Urban Suites and Acqua 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 Principal contact: Thanyarak Meesuk

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

Construction Started E.I.A. Approved