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The unsold story According to independent reports from two of my acquaintances there is a web site that has published a story saying that this magazine has been sold. It’s simply not true.

I

won’t

name

the

site

for

a

couple

of

reasons. The first is that I have visited it and

Dave Buckley talks about how false rumours can be damaging to any business

cannot find the story to verify its existence and, before commenting in detail, I think it is best to get my facts straight. Maybe the site’s owner should do the same. Secondly, I don’t see why I should give the site free publicity when it is doing the magazine a disservice.

I don’t know if the spreader of this rumour is simply misinformed or feels he has something to gain from circulating this nonsense. Either way, in terms of its potential impact on REm it could be harmful as it might create instability and uncertainty among clients.

Several years back I saw a super film starring Paul Newman called Absence of Malice. I commend you to

see it. In a nutshell it is the story of how an untrue story is deliberately leaked to a reporter to cause the Newman character considerable problems. I believe the American defence, absence of malice is akin to the UK’s “published in good faith”. In other words if the reporter and the journal that publishes an untrue story can demonstrate an absence of malice towards the person on the receiving end then, supposedly, they can’t be successfully sued for lible.

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I am fully prepared to concede there might be no malice whatsoever in the story about this magazine’s sale. But the point of the Newman film – and mine too for that matter – is that having no ill intent is of little or no consolation to the person or organisation on the wrong end of a false story.

By the way, Newman extracts a very satisfying revenge on the reporter (played by Sally Field), but I won’t give any more away.

To happier thoughts ... this publication sees the celebration of our 150th issue. I can only claim about one-third of the credit – if credit is the right word – having become involved a little while before issue 100.

Those who have been in Pattaya a while will know that this can be a “here today, gone tomorrow” kind of place so for this magazine to have survived so long is an achievement for all involved over the past 12 years.

In future the magazine will have more general interest content while retaining a strong real estate theme. We have given the design a bit of a tweak, but have opted not to totally throw the baby out with the bathwater regarding the look and feel of the mag. I hope you like the subtle changes.

news • property

Big support for property show The Mayor of Pattaya City, Itthipol Kunplome, recently met the organisers of the Pattaya Property Show planned for January and expressed his delight that the city will be hosting the event.

He told them real estate plays a very important role in Pattaya’s future, so to have a top international property exhibition here is most welcome. He also offered to assist the organisers to ensure that visitors were aware of the event, by helping with publicity, including hosting a press conference at City Hall.

The real estate industry support is clear, with more than 70 per cent of the stand space confirmed already, two months before the show opens, endorsing the organisers plans to launch this major event in Pattaya.

The four-day exhibition, which will take place at the Hilton Pattaya on January 9-12, has already attracted more than 40 leading developers and realtors including Universal Group,

A+ Properties, Kingdom Property, The Urban, Siam Royal View, Orion, Raimon Land, Ocean Residential Property, The Villa, Riviera, Beach Properties, New Nordic and Compass Real Estate.

Mike Bridge, one of the organisers from Exact Trading said: “We always felt that the city deserved to have its own exhibition to support its growing local property industry and since launching the event through our media partners, we have been pleasantly surprised by the reaction.

“Apart from the large number of leading developers who have confirmed participation, we have already received enquiries from attendees and investors from as far away as the UK, Singapore and India asking for details.”

Property Report, The Pattaya Condo Guide, Real Estate Magazine (Russian Edition), Pattaya Today, REM (this magazine) and True Vision’s Money Channel Hot Property Show,

Plenty to smile about – the mayor of Pattaya Itthipol Kunplome meets the organisers of Pattaya’s first Property Show Mike Bridge (left) and Charlie Warner from the Silvermover company which is marketing the event.

are all media sponsors. The show’s marketing campaign started back in September and will increase during the next two months to include locally and nationally.

The Pattaya Property Show’s Platinum sponsor is the Universal Group and A+ Property are the show’s Gold sponsor. Entry to the exhibition is completely free, and general information including opening times is already available in English, Thai and Russian at www. pattayapropertyshow.com

Representatives of all 13 member companies of the Real Estate Broker Association – Eastern Seaboard (REBA-ES) gained their Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) accreditation after attending an intensive week-long course at the Artrium Hotel in Bangkok last month.

The much respected qualification is internationally recognised and “members attended because we are committed to improving the standard of our real estate business here in Pattaya and Thailand,” said a REBAES spokesman.

He added: “The public can be assured that when they consult REBAES member companies they are talking to the most accredited, qualified, knowledgable and trusted professionals in the region.”

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Every REBA-ES member takes a CIPS

advertisers • page numbers

A+ Property Exhibition Centre

33

AAAA Properties

85

Acorn Distribution

82-83

Acorn Gastropub Aeras (The Urban)

84 Inside front cover

Arcadia Beach Resort (HH)

45, 47, 49

ASAP Yacht Chandlery

91

BBX Barter Company

88

Beach Properties

70-71

Centara Grand Residence (Tulip)

24-25

City Center Residence (Matrix)

57

Coastal Real Estate

95

Colliers International

36-37

Compass Real Estate

54

Cosy Beach View

53

Cube, The (Tudor Group)

66-67

C-View (Heights Holdings)

42

Del Mare (Porch Land)

39

East Coast Real Estate

41

Elegance Condominium @ Cosy Beach

75

Euro Design

81

FARANG Services

4-5, 7

Global Property (Global Solidor)

99

Golden Homes Real Estate

10-11

Golden Tulip Hotel & Residence (Tulip)

20-21

Green Field Villas 5

86-87

Jones Lang LaSalle

73

Kvik Kitchens

77

Laguna Beach Resort – The Maldives (HH)

43

Lion Bar

101

Masters, The

29

Matrix Group

63

Mosaic, The

54

Nam Talay (Nova)

65

Ocean Pacific (Nova)

1

Paradise City Property

16-17

Pattaya Channel

89

Pattaya Realty

14

Pattaya Realty Commercial

15

Porch Land

Between 40-41

Real Estate Broker Association

108-109

Rightmove Brokers

38

Riviera, The – Wongamat Beach

Back cover

Sands Condominium

31

Serenity Wongamat (Nova)

69

Sky, The – Jomtien (Matrix)

Cover, 61

Southpoint (Kingdom Property)

Inside back cover

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Town & Country Property

8-9

Ville, The

51

Vision, The (Matrix)

59

Waterfront Suites & Residences (Tulip)

22-23

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contents • news general

cover story

leisure

The Sky showroom is launched

Home from home

78•weekend traveller: How the Royal Cliff lived up to expectations and delivered a birthday to remember for our correspondent.

26•in a rush: In

12

this month’s Star Matrix have completed their newest showroom for their high

Interview

rise The Sky development which will be built in Soi Watboon,

Chris Hemsworth

Jomtien. But you need to go to their head office to see it!

on the differences

actor

between playing James Hunt in the

film

Rush

(out on DVD this month), and Thor in Marvel’s Thor,

the Dark World.

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18

Stick or twist – why the shape of condos may never be the same again!

56

Aeras, a combination of high and low rise is planned for Jomtien.

Read the top of the

72•Quiz time: It’s 50 years since that infamous day

box! Bart Walters on

in Dallas when American President John F Kennedy

the rules for buying.

was assassinated. How much can you remember?

Hilton is best for design Hilton Pattaya has been named Asia’s winner at the 2013 World Travel Awards for Asia’s Leading Design Hotel. The award was presented at the 20th World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia gala ceremony at Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa in Dubai early in October.

“This highly coveted design award is testament that Hilton Pattaya stands out as a distinctive, best in design and luxurious hotel that will excel in the keenly competitive hospitality industry in Thailand and Asia,” said Rudolf Troestler, general manager, Hilton Pattaya.

Centara Grand now open

The Centara Grand Phratamnak Resort has opened its doors to guests and staged a series of open evenings for the media and agents to mark the event. The stunning no-expense spared luxury resort will feature a Ruffinos restaurant on the top floor which is also home to a gymnasium and large swimming pool. Rooms have every modern amenity.

Key Visa on the move Key Visa, the visa arrangers and passport renewal company that formerly operated in Soi LK Metro, have moved to new offices right next to Big C South Pattaya.

The move should make it a lot easier for clients to park nearby.

Only the address has changed – phone numbers for the team remain the same.

cover story • dave buckley

Sky showroom is launched Matrix starts the big chanote handover on three projects

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Hundreds of chanotes ready to be distributed. The Matrix trio are (from left) head of sales Patrick Shinnors, CEO Miki Haim and Miki’s partner in the company Raz Shai.

ctober turned out to be an exceptionally busy month in the life of the Matrix Developments group with two key events grabbing all the attention.

First, the final touches were added to the new showroom for The Sky development which can be found in the main Matrix office on Pratumnak Hill. As this magazine went to press an opening party was due to be held there.

Secondly, Matrix chief executive Miki Haim called an impromptu press conference to announce that the company is preparing to start distributing approximately 700 chanotes to owners in their Paradise Park, Sunset Boulevard 1 and The View projects.

Miki also announced another significant development, namely that construction work will start this month (November) on their City Center project close to Soi Arunothai.

And all this is on top of the normal business of getting units sold in other projects such as The Amazon where construction is 50 per cent towards completion and The Vision (35 per cent done).

Sneak preview I managed to get a sneak preview of The Sky’s new showroom and was very pleasantly surprised by what I saw. “We’ve introduced a new colour palette,” explained Matrix marketing manager May Watson. “We’ve decided to break away from brown!”

Breakaway they have. What first struck me about the showroom was the airiness and brightness of the rooms. Light (aqua style) blues have been introduced alongside subtle greys, cremes and, of course, white.

As can be seen in these pictures, the result is very pleasing to the eye.

The Sky will be a 30-storey tower in Soi Watboon, Jomtien. The majority of the 293 units (from the eighth floor and above) will have sea views. There are 14 different types of unit and each will be fully furnished

with the exception of soft furnishings such as curtains and bed linen.

Residents will enjoy a 24th-floor swimming pool, gym and sauna and on the fourth floor there will be a cinema showing children’s films such as cartoons during the day and movies for the grown-ups in the evening.

Prices start at Bt1.49m for a studio – at the time of writing there was one remaining. A one-bed unit costs a little more than Bt2m.

Head of sales Patrick Shinnors said: “Now is the right time to get in on The Sky. With prices starting from the Bt44k per sqm mark that’s very reasonable for the area. It presents an ideal opportunity for investors.”

The Sky plan to provide a shuttle bus linking the project to the beach and the nearby markets.

Construction is expected to start in Q3 next year with an anticipated completion date of the end of 2016.

Away from The Sky the news is great for those 500-plus people who bought in Paradise Park nearby.

Starting now Matrix will be contacting owners one-by-one to give them the chanotes on their units. “It’s just one more example of how we keep our promises,” said CEO Miki Haim.

Owners at The View and Sunset Boulevard 1 will also be receiving

certificates showing their legal ownership over the coming weeks.

“It has been – and will still be – a slow and laborious process,” said Miki, “but we are delighted to be nearing the end. There are many legal procedures to go through before we can have over the chanotes.”

Approval process From the start of any project through to completion the process involves gaining EIA (Environmental impact Assessment), City Hall, Treasury Department and Land Office approvals. “In all we needed more than 10 meetings to get to where we are today,” added Miki.

He said that the setting up of the juristic body at Sunset Boulevard 1 was also under way after a considerable wait.

Miki said of the chanotes: “This is an important day for us at Matrix. But not just for Matrix. We are building trust here for property development in Pattaya as a whole.”

He paid special tribute to his staff members: “We have a very professional team of 80 people here at Matrix. We keep everyone focussed and we are very happy that we have two projects under construction and two others that we have launched.” |

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special report • dave buckley

Stick or twist?

Why high rise buildings may never look the same again ...

W

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hen Pattaya resident Ray Hunt told me about a building concept he is involved in promoting I asked him if I needed to look at the calendar.

“Why?” he asked. “So I can check it’s not April Fool’s Day,” I replied.

I said it in a joking and, I hope, not unfriendly way, but there is many a true word spoken in jest and I really did wonder if he was trying to have me on in what he was saying.

“No, seriously,” he insisted, “I’m representing a company whose concept is to build tower blocks in which each floor revolves independently. That way, once in motion, the building will never look the same again.”

I had never met Ray before and we were chatting before the first Round Table dinner hosted by Southpoint developers Kingdom Property at the Grand Hyatt Erawan in Bangkok.

The fact he had been invited to the event gave him a certain credibility and he didn’t look the type to smoke whacky baccy so I decided to pay a little more attention. “Tell me more,” I said.

Visuals needed He said it might take a while and really he needed the visuals on a computer to better explain the concept. So we agreed to meet at his house close to Soi Khao Talo and go through it.

I consider myself to be as cynical as the next man – maybe more so

after so many years in journalism and hearing some fairly far-fetched stories. That said, I try to keep an open mind. However, I would own up to thinking that this all sounded a little too good to be true.

Ray is Asian Business Development director for Dynamic Architecture – a company headed by Italian-based architect Dr David Fisher.

No video Here on a static printed page it is difficult to convey what’s involved, but I’ll give it my best shot without the aid of video.

As Ray told me ... the concept is for each floor of a tower block to revolve independently so tenants will enjoy 360° views around the clock.

Over the years I’ve sat in a few revolving restaurants such as the one here at the top of Pattaya Park.

Imagine that repeated all the way up the tower and you start to get the idea.

The floors revolve very slowly so there is no feeling of motion sickness.

Of course the floors are totally separate and between each of them wind turbines are located, generating enough power to keep the building revolving, the tower’s units in power and still have enough left over to sell back to the local grid.

“The gap between the floors carries an added bonus of reducing the wind resistance of the building by up to 60 per cent,” said Ray. “We aim to set a new standard for ‘green’ buildings.”

Facing page: the twister at night boldly throws out colours.

Left: The architect with the big idea – Dr David Fisher.

All tall buildings must be built in such a way they can tolerate movement under high wind conditions.

“I spend a lot of my time in Hong Kong,” said Ray, “and the lean in some of the towers there can be considerable which means that sometimes a building will be totally blocked out by another, yet at other times you can see some of it. Our buildings will be able to accommodate greater seismic shifts because the movement is not transmitted through the building in the same way as it would be in a single structure.”

At present no fully functional Dynamic Tower is in existence.

“Though we have had a lot of interest shown in major world cities such as Paris, London, New York, Moscow, Shanghai, Dubai and Rio,” said Ray who added that he thought that the Brazilian city might well be the first to feature one of these towers.

Could it be that everyone is waiting for someone else to go first?

Ray shrugged his shoulders in a way that suggested there might be something in that but added: “I think Thailand is the right place for a concept such as this. People are always looking for something to help them stand out from the crowd. This building will certainly help a developer achieve that.”

Economies of scale play a big part in a building such as the “twister”.

For example, Ray talks in terms of 78 storeys as being an optimum size.

Construction times are reduced considerably when compared to a more conventional building because all the units are pre-fabricated off site before being assembled around the spine. A building that might take 30 months to construct can be erected in 18 months is the claim.

Heavy equipment “This means we can work more efficiently,” said Ray. “Many tall buildings need a large land mass at the base to allow heavy equipment on site. Once we have the spine of the building built we don’t need that.”

A Dynamic Tower may contain as many as 10 elevators in the spine, some of which can be used for transporting your car to your unit provided you live on one of the upper floors. That’s right, you can park in your own space – a sort of Vroom with a View!

The thought of having my crumpled car parked in my unit didn’t appeal but, let’s be honest, units in a prestigious block such as the type Ray represents are not likely to be owned by a guy who runs around in a Honda City, are they? | l Interested in knowing more?

Ray can be contacted on +66 (0)8753 30168 or you can email him at r.hunt@ dynamictower.net.

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Above: Never the same again ... the “twist” in a Dynamic Tower can be very exaggerated, a gentle curve, or anything in between.

star interview  by the interview feed The name on everyone’s lips, Chris Hemsworth, 30, who stars as British Formula One driver, James Hunt in the action movie, Rush, is finally proving his acting chops.

The 6ft 3in muscular blonde Australian actor is primarily known for playing the lead in Thor, as well as reprising the famed Nordic hammer-wielding god in Thor, The Dark World which is out this month.

Hemsworth, who got his start on the Aussie soap operas Neighbours, and Home and Away, has also starred in Snow White and the Huntsman, Red Dawn, and The Cabin in the Woods.

Married since 2010 to Spanish actress, Elsa Pataky (Fast and the Furious films), 37 (who was formerly in relationships with Adrien Brody, followed by Olivier Martinez), the happy couple are raising their daughter, India, born in London in May last year, in Los Angeles.

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From Huntsman to Hunt, Chris Hemsworth is making his mark

Strolling around Sydney – Chris Hemsworth with his Spanish actress wife Elsa Pataky and their daughter, India, who was born in May of last year.

The Interview Feed: Did you know much about Formula One racing before this film?

Chris Hemsworth: I wasn’t immersed in the Formula One world prior to this and I wasn’t necessarily a fan, but I read the script and I think it captured that world so well. I think whether you are a fan or not, you’ll have some understanding for it.

And the sexiness and the gallantry of Formula One in those days was hugely appealing to me, besides the story. The rivalry between those two guys and the psychology behind what they did was fascinating. Four, five guys were dying per year in the ’70s and prior to that, even more.

And you think why would you do that as a job, basically for entertainment?

And secondly, what does that do to you? So, you see two different versions of that, the by-products of that world: one is Niki Lauda, who is incredibly calculated and focused, and then James Hunt is head down, adrenaline driven, a different version certainly, on and off the track.

TIF: You didn’t know about James Hunt at all?

CH: No, not really. He was one of those people I kind of knew about vaguely but Lauda was more familiar and I’d heard about his accident.

TIF: Was it fun to act the playboy?

You were very convincing.

CH: (laughs) Okay, I will accept that.

Anytime you get to play a character that does not want to conform to any particular rule or standard of society, and he was certainly I think the biggest example of that, as far as what I have been exposed to, just wanting to do what he wanted to do and love or hate, agree with it or not, I think that you have got to respect that; the fact that he did everything his way.

Chasing his own shadow He did what he wanted to do and especially being in a business where there’s so much censorship, where you have to be so careful about what you say and what you do, looking at the way he acts, I thought, (laughs) ‘I would like do so some of that at certain times’. And I’m not talking about the women, I am talking about the reaction he has to a reporter at one point. And just the way he says

experience, (laughs) and it wasn’t that fun at times. With mountain climbing and fast climbing, I have broken this and that but something about the achievement afterwards and the accomplishment or the way that it forces you to be 100 per cent present, you can’t be thinking about something else.

Easily distracted And I certainly get pretty distracted easily and in school it was pretty hard to sit still and focus on anything unless it was something I was really interested in.

TIF: Are you interested in car racing?

CH: My dad used to race motorbikes, right up to superbikes before I was born so I was always around the environment.

TIF: What kind of bikes did you have yourself?

CH: I had dirt bikes as a kid, not much anymore. My wife rides motorbikes more than I do, she’s more of an adrenaline junkie than I am (laughs).

TIF: So you ride together, she takes you to places and stuff?

CH: No, that would be embarrassing

Hemsworth (above) plays UK Formula 1 champion James Hunt (pictured below) in Rush which looks at Hunt’s rivalry with Niki Lauda (pictured at foot of page).

wouldn’t it? (laughs) If I was on the back? Yeah. That’s not going to do me any good. (laughs) But I was never a race car fan. We kind of grew up surfing and doing other things.

TIF: What do you like about acting?

CH: It’s a combination of things. I think because there’s no repetition is a big one. I don’t very often get bored in this business because there’s a constant movement and there’s travel but the biggest thing is that I do love acting.

Between action and cut which is all of 30 seconds, two minutes at the most sometimes, is that moment where you sink into something. I think you’ve got to have pride in what you do and there have been times I haven’t been proud of my work so you don’t want so many people to see it.

Who inspired me But, it’s nice to be a part of something where from working with Hans Zimmer, who did the music for the film, Peter Morgan who was writing the script, and Ron Howard directing, those guys have inspired me to get into the business. 

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what he really wants to say and he doesn’t care about consequences.

But there are also times, I think, when he was kind of chasing his own shadow; he was trying so hard to be himself and not conform to something and he then became a cliché of himself at times, which I think he was probably aware of. There were plenty of stories that weren’t in the film where he pushed it way too far (laughs).

TIF: He was obviously a huge competitor on and off the track.

For you, growing up with three brothers, how competitive are you?

CH: Yeah, as brothers, the three of us growing up were competitive.

We were that way in sport as well as everything else we were doing as kids, which is the way I think most young kids are. And I think more than competitiveness, it was sort of the immediacy that certain kinds of activities are and then they become addictive. That is why we do any adrenaline-based, driven activity.

TIF: Like what?

CH: Like mountain climbing. A lot of the time, people talk about the actual

star interview  by the interview feed

Making his mark

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This month Chris Hemsworth will reprise his role as Thor in Thor, The Dark World. He co-stars with Anthony Hopkins (below) and Natalie Portman (foot of the page) is the second film inspired by the Marvel Comics’ superhero. Release date in Thailand is slated for the 7th of November.

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TIF: This was your first movie that was in reality and not fantasy.

CH: Yeah.

TIF: So do you think it will be a new start for you?

CH: I love the fantasy world, and the things that I have been doing, but it was nice to not be wielding some sort of weapon, (laughs) to have a much more character-based smaller story and there’s a bit more satisfaction because you have a bit more understanding of what’s happening through it as well.

There’s so much special effects and green screens and what have you on something like Thor, that it’s easy to kind of lose touch with what is going on, where as with this, everything we were doing was pretty much going to be what it was going to look like, and I think we all kind of felt that from the beginning.

TIF: What about the physical preparations?

CH: That was painful. I would rather have to put on weight than have to lose it. (laughs) Basically I went from lifting weights, eating lots of protein to the opposite, running, cardio, under eating, over training and I have said this before, but my wife was pregnant at the time and she reminds me that I was moodier than she was. (laughs) TIF: How much weight did you lose?

CH: I went from about 215 to 195, which was painful.

TIF: How has fatherhood changed you?

CH: I think you don’t tend to sweat the small stuff as much. All of a sudden, and once again, whether you want to be or not, you have got to be present for that, and I absolutely want to be.

In perspective But it puts things in perspective. We hear it a lot but all of a sudden you go, ‘Oh, that’s what it’s all about.’

And everything else is driving and supporting her now as opposed to my own personal ego and whatever I want.

You tend to think, ‘Well okay, how does this affect the family now? Where are we going to be in the world when

we shoot this?’ And so, yeah, you start to think about things differently. But when we were shooting this film, and a friend of mine was talking about the way kids own their environment and come in and especially at that age, they are unaware of the separation between them and you, everything is just part of what they want and they will pick this up and they will have that and they will throw that over there and they will talk to you and maybe they won’t.

Kid-like attitude And there was sort of an element in James where it was a kid-like kind of attitude about his world. It was sort of, ‘I’ll have that; no I won’t’ (laughs) and that was the strange correlation I found around what was going on in my life and with that character.

TIF: You just turned 30. How do you feel?

CH: One of my best mates just turned 30, and he was like, ‘What happened to my twenties? I can’t believe I’m 30.’ And I was like, ‘I hadn’t thought about it until you said it like that.’ (laughs). But honestly, since that conversation I went, ‘Well yeah, I am not in high school, but I still feel like I am.’ This is a guy that I went to high school and grammar school with and it still feels like we are in high school sometimes.

TIF: Would you ever shoot a movie if your wife was in it?

CH: Sure, if the right thing came along. I wouldn’t want her to get sick of me though. (laughs) It might be too much of a good thing. (laughs) TIF: What kind of driver are you?

CH: I am pretty safe, especially when the baby seat is in the back even when she is not sitting in it.

TIF: If you don’t like racing, what did you like as a kid?

CH: Surfing, that would probably be what I grew up doing the most, which was the more sort of adrenalinefuelled activity I think and riding dirt bikes. As kids, we lived out in the bush and we used to injure ourselves quite often, whether it was that or rope swings and things that we would build in the backyard. |

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wining • dining

the chow hound Hunting down meals and deals ...

Chinese food just like back home?

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Special note was taken of the big round family-style tables in the rear … nice touch!

he Hound has been to China and eaten Chinese food in Chinese restaurants made by real Chinese people. It wasn’t what he expected. Spring rolls, Kung Pao Chicken,Wonton Soup, Beef Chow Mein … that’s Chinese food right?

You’d be hard pressed to find any of those dishes on the streets of Shanghai or Beijing, but London, New York or Sidney? Absolutely!

The Chinese food The Hound grew up with is the Western version, decidedly aimed at our palates.

That’s the concept behind Chow Box, a new addition to restaurant row on Thappraya Road near Pratumnak Hill and directly across from Mata Hari. Chinese food … just like back home. It is easy to spot with its classically Chinese pagoda façade complete with tiled roof, blood red walls and those crazy Chinese dog-lions at the entrance.

Attention to detail As he entered the temple-like entrance, The Hound couldn’t help but marvel at the attention to detail the interior designers of The Chow Box had paid.

The colours, the artwork, the furniture actually make this one of the most up-scale Chinese joints The Hound has ever eaten in.

Special note was taken of the big round familystyle tables in the rear … nice touch!

The extremely charming manager, Khun Ann greeted The Hound wearing a classical Chinese dress and speaking perfect English, just like back home. The Hound called up three dishes, flirted with the hostess and took in the atmosphere, just like back home.

The Hound’s food came out in exactly the order he’d hoped. The Wonton Soup was savoury and smooth with Chinese cabbage and shrimp filling. The Hound unashamedly picked up the bowl to get the last bits.

The Spicy Kung Pao Chicken was as The Hound had remembered from back home. It was shiny with the sweet sauce and full of cashew nuts, onion and sprinkled with sesame seeds. The Hound sounds a warning on this dish … emphasis should be placed on the “spicy” part. It is sneaky hot and The Hound found himself, as he often does, ordering another beer to help with the heat (just like back home).

Charming hostess The charming hostess Ann suggested a glass of St Helena Chardonnay with the last dish, the crispy duck with rice pancakes. The only thing The Hound could think to say was: “Sounds like a good idea.”

The duck was a nice mix of really crispy shreds and chunkier medium-done pieces.

The little rice pancakes came out in the still steaming basket. It’s the kind of thing The Hound will continue to assemble and eat until someone comes to take the plate away. The Hound has a theory that an instantly addictive substance is included in the sauce recipe.

Khun Ann tried to coax The Hound into testing the famous fried ice cream dessert, but he reluctantly resisted.

Rubbing his belly and wagging his tail, The Hound couldn’t help thinking: “If we would have had a Chinese place like this back home … I’d have eaten a lot more Kung Pao Chicken.”

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Thailand’s biggest property exhibition opens in Pattaya

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ollowing their rapid growth during 2013, A+ Property Sales and Rentals have now opened the largest permanent property exhibition centre in Thailand. Located on Sukhumvit Road, Pattaya, between Underwater World and Tesco Lotus, this is truly a one-stop shop for all your property requirements.

A+ is a British and Scandinavianowned company with its head office in the new One Patio Plaza on Pattaya Second Road next to Tiffany’s Night Club and behind the new Burger King. Now with a staff of 17 who collectively speak many different languages, their modern, professional approach to the local property market is a breath of fresh air.

There are more than 20 of the top local developers exhibiting at the centre offering a wide range of properties at many different locations. Also on display they have an extensive selection of resale properties from Bt1m condos to luxury seven bedroom villas fetching Bt50m and more. If you’re looking to buy a business or some land, then look no further as they have that too.

There is also a good choice of properties for rent for long and

short term ranging from studios at Bt10,000/month to luxury homes with their own private swimming pool. Covering the area from Wongamat/Naklua in the north right down to Na Jomtien in the south, they are likely to have the right property at the right price for even the most discerning renter.

The developers on show include Powerhouse, Global Top, Heights Holdings, Orion, The Dusit Group, Elegance, Nordic Group, Club Quarters, The Vineyard, Amaya Hill and The Cube to name but a few. You can get full information on all of the different projects as well as viewing most of the properties on DVD. Why run around all over the city to find what you are looking for when they probably have it there all under one roof? You will also find some favourable prices and payment terms on offer which are not available direct from the developer or other brokers.

The Ten Owners Club A+ are also launching a very exciting shared ownership project this month which will open up a new opportunity for both the regular visitor to Pattaya who either can’t afford to, or prefers not to, purchase his own property,

For further details of EXPO and how to get there, please see the A+ ad on the facing page.

as well as those looking for a solid investment.

This concept, commonly called fractional ownership these days, is often confused with timeshare purely because each property has several owners, but that really is where the similarity ends. The A+ scheme offers 10 per cent shares in the property (hence the name) where each owner is entitled to use the property for five weeks every year.

An owner can buy up to four shares if he/she wishes and enjoy 20 weeks use of the property annually for 10 years. Then, after 10 years the property is sold and each owner receives 10 per cent of the sale proceeds for each share owned. This eliminates the worry that many people have that they will not be able to sell on their share when they decide to do so.

With prices starting at just Bt250,000 for a 10 per cent share in a luxury studio close to the beach on Pratumnak Hill, a visit to EXPO to find out more at an obligationfree presentation could be time well spent. This concept could even be an attractive proposition to people living in Pattaya permanently – find out how by contacting A+. |

special report • dave buckley

Aeras mixes high and low

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estled between sois 17 and 18 at the southern end of Jomtien Beach will be the latest project from The Urban property group – Aeras. The development will combine high and low rises with the fourstorey Aeolus in front of the 38-storey Aether.

All units in this super new addition to the everdeveloping Jomtien beachfront will have a sea view because the living units in Aether start on the sixth floor above several floors of parking, an amazing lobby area shown above and common areas such as the kids’ room and a squash court.

The development overall will contain 329 units – 30 studios, 248 one-bedroom, 42 two-bedroom, six duplexes and three penthouses.

All the 26sqm studios will be in the high rise and pre-sale prices for these start at around Bt2.2m. As is usual prices for a one-bedroom unit rise in direct relation to the floor there are on and the size of the unit. On the sixth floor a one-bedroom of 35sqm is on offer at just over Bt3m, while on the 24th floor one of a similar size would cost close to an extra Bt1m.

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In the low rise there are only 12 units so, as one might expect, the sizes are generally bigger, with the smallest being 48sqm and the largest 176.5sqm. Presale prices range from just over Bt4.5m up to a little under Bt18.5m for the penthouse.

As part of a pre-sales promotion several units will be made available fully furnished.

The developers say the property will have “a daring and inspirational facade and special lighting designs” and facilities will be comparable to those found in a five-star hotel.

The Urban group are no strangers to building in the city. They have a project of the same name in the city centre close to The Avenue. In addition they have developed Sixty Six Condominium (recently voted best boutique condo on the Eastern Seaboard) which is in Soi 1 Pattaya. Also they have completed The Gallery and are building Acqua, both alongside Jomtien’s Second Road. l Those interested to know more about Aeras are welcome to visit the large Acqua showroom or ring 082 441 3553; www.theurban-property.com.

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The Prim is in prime position

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t’s no exaggeration to say that launches from the Prochland Group seem to be coming thick and fast now and this month we can report that the company’s eighth project – the Prim Grand Condo – has now officially been introduced.

Khun Chitsanucha Phakdeesaneha, the chief executive of Porchland, launched the Bt250m project which sits on one rai, in Naklua Soi 12 close to Wongamat beach.

The development has already received its EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) approval and will start construction this month. It is expected to completed in the first quarter of 2015.

The Prim Grand Condo is a modern concept focused on space and privacy. It’s a single, eight-storey building with a natural surrounding landscaping. Just 64 units are planned. These will be one- and three-bedrooms sized from 40-190sqm.

Good feedback Interiors will have the quality items that we have come to expect as standard from Porchland. “Past projects have always received very good feedback from foreign customers,” said a spokesman.

The Prim Grand Condo project is brim full of facilities such as swimming pool, restaurant, bar and Jacuzzi – all on the roof.

The condo will overlook the ocean plus the Sanctuary of Truth, the wooden carved sculptures which serve as the reflection of an ancient vision of earth, ancient knowledge and Eastern philosophy.

The project has sold about 40 per cent and the company expects to close sales by the end of this year.

Hence, next month they will start to pile, ensuring it makes swift progress. |

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construction • update

HH projects in Wongamat and Jomtien progressing at pace Here is the latest update on how Heights Holdings’ projects in the Wongamat and Jomtien areas are pressing on...

Club Royal (above) Piling at Phase 2 of Club Royal on Naklua Soi 12 continues to progress with 37 per cent of piles completed across Buildings C & D. Work on the foundations and exterior skeleton of Buildings C & D is expected to start this month (November).

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Wong Amat Tower (left, middle two pictures) Structural work on the Wong Amat Tower is finished, with tiling now complete throughout the rooftop pool, and the framework of the rooftop Jacuzzi is ready.

The ground floor pool structure is done, along with structural work on the separate, covered parking complex.

Architectural work has begun on the lobby area and open area seating lounge. Both main passenger elevators are installed, while aluminium window and balcony frames are in place in units up to the 25th floor.

Laguna Beach Resort Jomtien (left) Interior and exterior plastering throughout Building A of Laguna Beach Resort Jomtien now stands at 90 per cent complete, with installation of electrical and plumbing fixtures in place across the majority of apartments.

The structural skeleton of Building B is now complete up to the 7th floor, with interior walls in place up to the 6th floor. Structural work continues on the basement level of Building C.

events • promotions

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s if the recent thunder storms were not enough, November provides Pattaya with two more reasons to light up the night sky.

The first is Loy Krathong, the second most important festival in the Thai calendar, which this year will be celebrated on November 17.

During Loy Krathong, the centuries-old festival of water and light, Thais release colourfully decorated krathongs – slices of banana tree trunk decorated with flowers, joss sticks and candles – wherever they can find water. In Pattaya, that tends to be on the beach, at the Floating Market or at Mabprachan Reservoir.

Also look out for thousands of sky lanterns – hot air paper balloons with a small fire suspended beneath. It is considered good luck to release a sky lantern, and many Thais believe they are symbolic of problems and worries floating away.

Fireworks competition The night sky will also be lit up on November 29 and 30 when the International Fireworks Competition returns to Pattaya for the fourth year.

Despite losing most of its participants last year when government support was withdrawn, the four teams from Canada, China, Singapore and the USA still put on a colourful spectacle along Beach Road.

Two of the best vantage points to see the show are the Holiday Inn Pattaya and the Hilton Pattaya, both of which are offering food and beverage promotions during the event.

The Holiday Inn offers uninterrupted views of the display from its infinity pool with a BBQ seafood buffet and unlimited soft

drinks, beer, wine, sparkling wine and welcome drink at Bt2,290 net per person (7-12-year-olds Bt690). Its Café G terrace will also provide an extensive BBQ seafood buffet, unlimited soft drinks, beer and wine at Bt1,890 net per person for the duration of the contest.

For reservations phone 038 725 555 or email info@holidayinn-pattaya.com.

 Lanterns and kratongs in the Loy Krathong celebrations.  Last year’s International Fireworks Competition.

events • promotions

 Three days of international dragon boat racing are in store when the second Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show gets under way in Jomtien.

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The Edge on Hilton’s 14th floor is celebrating the occasion with a seafood buffet at Bt1,800 net per person, including a glass of welcome sparkling wine, and an extensive wine buffet for an additional Bt1,150. Hilton’s Horizon on the 34th floor will offer a set menu at Bt2,500 or Bt3,000 net per person, including a welcome drink, for guests who arrive before 8pm. Non-dining guests will have access after 8pm at Bt1,850 net per person which will include free flow of wine, beer, pouring spirits and soft drinks.

For reservations phone 038 253 000 or email pattaya.info@hilton.com.

Pattaya Boat Show Ocean Marina Yacht Club is to stage the second Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show on Jomtien Beach between November 22 and 24. The three-day event is expected to attract more than 3,000 visitors and will include the Pattaya International Dragon Boat Regatta from 10am to 3pm each day.

The show is expected to attract more than 100 national and international exhibitors, including boat dealers, boat toys, boat services and luxury products. It will also include a free sunset yacht trip at 5pm each day and conclude with a classic car show.

Equestrianism takes centre stage in November with dressage competitions and the start of the new polo season at Horseshoe Point.

The International Riding School at Horseshoe Point will stage three days of competition for the Thailand leg of the FEI World Dressage Challenge and

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the qualifying round of the Dressage for Thailand Championship between November 8 and 10.

The FEI World Dressage Challenge is designed to give less experienced dressage riders the opportunity to compete internationally without having to leave their own country. It is divided into 12 geographical zones, each made up of between four and six countries. It offers five performance levels and two age groups – 12-15 years and 16 and older.

Horseshoe Point also sees the return of polo with the Thai Polo Club staging the season-opening club chukkas on November 16 followed by the First Chukkas Cup on November 22 and more club chukkas on November 30.

International cricket Horseshoe Point will also be the secene of an international cricket match on November 17 when the Pattaya Cricket Club takes on the touring Cavaliers CC from India in a one-day game starting at 11am.

Pride of place on the music scene goes to the two-day River Jazz Festival on November 30 and December 1 at Asiatique The Riverfront near the Mae Nam Hotel, Bangkok.

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November 30 is Singaporean singer Olivia Ong and English jazz-funk band Shakatak, while topping the bill on December 1 is Natalie Cole, daughter of the great Nat King Cole.

Her hits include Miss You (Like Crazy) and This Will Be (An Everlasting Love).

The shows start at 6.30pm each day with admission costing Bt2,000 for a one-day pass and Bt3,500 for a two-day pass. Tickets are available from www.thaiticketmajor.com, major Cineplex outlets and Tesco Lotus.

Top pianist Internationally-renowned French pianist Richard Clayderman will also perform in concert at CentralWorld LIVE Arena on the 8th floor of Central World Plaza, Bangkok, on November 13 from 8-10pm.

Clayderman sprang to fame in 1976 when he won an audition to record Ballade pour Adeline, which sold 22 million copies in 38 countries.

He has clocked up worldwide record sales of about 70 million and has no fewer than 267 gold and 70 platinum discs to his credit.

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 Horseshoe Point is to host the Thailand leg of the FEI World Dressage Challenge for younger riders.  Natalie Cole, daughter of Nat King Cole, headlines the River Jazz Festival.  French pianist Richard Clayderman is in concert at CentralWorld.  The polo season will get under way at Horseshoe Point.  Bira Circuit hosts the season finale of the Supermoto dirt bike competition.

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Sensation Night with Richard Clayderman cost between Bt1,800 and Bt4,500 with VIP packages costing Bt7,000. They are available from www.thaiticketmajor.com or by phoning the call centre on 02 262 3456.

Supermoto finale Motorsport action sees the final Supermoto dirt bike races at Bira kart circuit on November 9 and 10.

Supermoto combines a tarmac and dirt track course and invariable leads to close racing.

The main Bira circuit sees three days of competition in the popular low-cost Nitto 3K saloon car competition for the Thailand championship on November 1-3.

The fourth and final event of the Thailand Pro Racing Series 2013

will be held at the Bira main circuit on the weekend of November 2324 with practice scheduled for the previous Friday.

With the festive season just around the corner, the Pattaya Players are gearing up for their fourth annual Christmas pantomime with a production of All At Sea on November 22, 29, 30 and December 1, 3 and 6. Admission to the show is free as a gesture of thanks from the Pattaya Players for the support and dedication audience members have shown during the last five years of the troupe’s existence.

This year’s show features the escapades of Sinbad the Sailor, who sets out to thwart the designs of the evil pirate Blackbeard and win the hand of the lovely Charlotte.

All At Sea will be performed at the following venues: November 22 – The Venue, Jomtien (7pm); November 29 – Jameson’s Irish Pub (7pm); November 30 – Garden International School, Bangchang (12.30pm); December 1 – White Horse Tavern at Eastern Grand Palace Hotel (2pm); December 6 – Indian By Nature Restaurant, Jomtien (6.30pm).

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 Cheerleading World Championships will be decided at Bangkok’s Impact Arena.

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Events taking place at the Impact Arena, Bangkok, during November include the seventh Cheerleading World Championships and the 30th Thailand International Motor Expo.

The biennial Cheerleading World Championships on November 23 will attract teams from more than 20 countries with Thailand the reigning champions in two of the seven disciplines – group stunts mixed and partner stunts.

The International Cheer Union, established in 2004, comprises of 105 member National Cheer Federations and 3.5 million athletes across the globe.

The Thailand International Motor Expo will be staged between

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November 28 and December 10 at Impact Arena’s Challenger 3. Opening hours are 12 noon to 10pm Mondays to Fridays and 11am to 10pm on Saturdays and Sundays and public holidays. Admission to the Expo is Bt100 for adults and free for children less than 120cm tall.

Theme of this year’s show is Innovative Energies – World-Changing Vehicles.

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 All the latest models will be on show at the International Motor Expo.

Details of published events are correct at the time of going to press but are subject to change without notice.

Readers are advised to check with event organisers.

regular columnist • bart walters

American journalist and property investor Bart Walters has been living in Thailand for more than 13 years, first in Bangkok, then in Phuket and Pattaya and recently he moved back to Bangkok.

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

Read the top of the box!

Know the rules before buying property in Thailand

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hen I was a kid, my family would occasionally get together and play board games. Usually, the more simple the better as my brothers were much younger than I. But, every now and then my Mom would drag out the Monopoly board for the “big kids”, including my aunt, uncle, mom and dad.

Invariably everyone would become disenchanted with the game within an hour because I owned most of the property, had all the money and everyone was paying me rent. “You can’t mortgage property to buy other property!” my mother would protest.

To which I would promptly reply, “Read the top of the box mother … it’s in the rules”. As it turns out, there are all kinds of tricks and pitfalls in the game of Monopoly, but

Last week I heard some misguided English lady telling her friend, “Well, most people don’t know about them because they have never read the rules. As everyone abandoned the game for something less stressful, I was incredulous and pleaded “For Chrissake, the rules are printed right inside the top of the box” … but nobody wanted to know.

Not surprisingly, I feel the same way about the property game in Thailand. Ignorance is not bliss.

you can only own half the condo”. I wanted to punch her in the troat, too.

comparison results

Buying Country Price/Sqm

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Gross Rental Yield

Rental Income Tax

Cambodia 2,913 5.33% Hong Kong

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Indonesia 2,544 7.05%

Roundtrip Cost

Capital Gains Tax

14% 8.44% 20% 12.16%

2.77%

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20% 26.37% 20%

Malaysia 2,629 4.87% 22.42%

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Singapore 17,709 2.41% 15.13%

Vietnam

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5.5% n/a 

Philippines 2,807 7.06% 5.13% 18.23% 32%

Thailand 3,282 6.29%

Buy-to-let Income Rating

4.67%

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3.8% 6.89% 37% 

n/a n/a 20% 6.2% 25% 

Wishing things were simple will not make them so. Assuming things are the same as in your home country is the ultimate expression of arrogance and you will be punished for it. If you want to play this game and win, please read the top of the box.

For those who are apathetic or just plain lazy, I’ve decided to summarise some of the more misunderstood or misinterpreted rules right here in my column this month.

Ownership The next time I hear some foreigner whine, “Oh, well you can’t own land in Thailand” I’m going to punch them in the throat. Perhaps I’m being too harsh. Most people are only parroting what they’ve been fed by “property experts” in their own country, paranoid about real estate investor’s money flowing out to greener pastures. So let’s set the record straight.

First of all, not all property involves land. In Thailand, foreigners can own condos outright in their own name. Last week I heard some misguided English lady telling her friend, “Well, you can only own half the condo”. I wanted to punch her in the throat too.

Somewhere along the line she had heard that foreigners can only own 50 per cent of a condo and gotten it all wrong. I could just imagine her painting a line down the middle of the floor to delineate which part she owned. 

regular columnist • bart walters

thailand: transaction costs

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Legal Fees

Who pays?

Bt20,000-30,000 (US$667-1,000) buyer

Notary Fee

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seller

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Deed of Sale

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0.50%

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Condominium buildings are allowed to have 49 per cent of the ownership be foreigners; the other 51 per cent is titled to Thai individuals or Thai companies.

Usually the mix is more like 40/60. However, there are no condos foreigners cannot own.

If the condo you fancy is not allocated for foreign ownership, you can form a Thai company to facilitate the purchase. When done properly, nothing is shady or illegal. There is no danger of some government raid to strip you of your property.

Remember, this is Thailand; for every unreasonable law, there is a cottage industry built on getting around it.

You can use the same instrument to own a house that includes land. That’s right … your Thai company can own land. Every few years, some big land office will get a new boss that will come in riding a white horse wielding a flaming sword and pledging to “crackdown” on all this foreign ownership. It seems to happen in Phuket about every five years.

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Inexperience Newbies and inexperienced property punters all quake in their boots, but then the crisis is over after a few headlines. Usually someone takes the crusading land czar to the back room and explains how things really work and “voila” … crackdown over. I’ve seen a

So, in the end you own your house, you own controlling interest in the company that owns the land, and you own an ironclad lease on the land.

dozen or so sieges come and go and nobody loses their house.

If you want to make sure you are extra bulletproof, there are some steps you can take to make sure you’re safe. First off, don’t use nominees as shareholders in your Thai company.

As a foreigner, you can own controlling interest in your company, and be the director, but you cannot own more than 49 per cent. In fact it is recommended that you own significantly less than that to avoid attention.

So, you’ll have a shortlist of Thai shareholders in your company. The quick and easy way is to let your legal advisor plug-in nominees that you don’t even know.

I recommend finding real Thai people that you know at least a little bit. In this way it does not appear that the company was formed entirely for the purpose of skirting the prevailing land ownership laws.

If you are building a house it

is possible to indemnify yourself against legal issues by separating the ownership of house and land.

Use a company to own the land and lease it to yourself for 30 years with options to renew for another 30.

Take the lease to the land office, pay the taxes and get the document stamps. Purchase the house (the building) in your own name. You can own a house in your name, just not land. So, in the end you own your house, you own controlling interest in the company that owns the land, and you own an ironclad lease on that land. In essence, you “double own” it.

After 14 years in Thailand, I know about 10 people who have lost their houses. All of those people are Americans who “owned” houses in the US and lost them to the bank.

The only people I know who have lost their houses in Thailand are the really clueless blokes who thought putting it in their Thai wife’s name was a good idea. If you Townhouse project in Manila.

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Who Pays?

Who Pays?

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1% - 3%

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5%

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0.4% - 1%

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5%

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Sale and purchase of land deed 1%

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Legal Fee

0.50% - 1.50%

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Registration Fee

0.20%

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5%

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Costs paid by seller

5%

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Other Fees MYR180 (US$58)

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1.40% - 4.00%

Costs paid by seller

2.00% - 2.75%

Roundtrip transaction costs

3.40% - 6.75%

are concerned about the property ownership laws in Thailand … read the top of the box.

Not all

Lawyers If you doubt your ability to interpret the rules, I recommend you get a lawyer to read the top of the box and explain it to you. Yes … forgive me … I said the “L” word.

There are three things you need to understand about lawyers working here in Thailand.

First off, most lawyers aren’t; particularly if they are foreigners.

Foreigners are not allowed to practice law in Thailand.

Usually a foreign run law office is fronted by someone with lawyer status in their own country, who has sufficiently learned a particular field or fields of law here in Thailand and has partnered with or employs real Thai lawyers.

Secondly, not all lawyers are Satan. In my home country, proudly the most litigious nation on the planet, lawyers are the scourge of the earth. They are, however, a necessary breed of remora. Nobody, and I mean nobody, could navigate the sea of American legal nonsense without help from some form of interpreter or medicine man.

Thailand isn’t that bad, but it’s working hard to get there. Here in Thailand, most of the lawyers you’ll deal with set up shop based on one particular aspect of law, like land purchase or company formation.

For the most part, legal eagles I’ve

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my home country, proudly the most litigious nation on the planet, lawyers are the scourge of the earth.

dealt with have been knowledgeable and instrumental in getting deals done. Get a little help from your friends and choose a legal specialist someone highly recommended.

Finally, not all lawyers are created equal. Just because your friend found a shop that was brilliant at getting his Issan sweetheart a visa to meet good old mum and dad in Newcastle, doesn’t mean you want them setting up your Thai company to purchase a house. Most legal shops specialise in one thing like visas, or accounting. Make sure you find a recommended and reputable property law specialist.

And one more thing … don’t get cheap; you get what you pay for.

Taxes And speaking of accounting (pardon the abrupt segue), this leads me to a completely new paragraph on the top of the box you’ll need to comprehend completely … taxes. Whether you are purchasing a property to live in, rent

out or flip; you are going to incur one or a battery of taxes. Not having at least a rudimentary understanding of what to expect could leave you crying in your beer with no money to pay for it.

If you buy a condo in your own name and eventually sell it, you will hopefully make a profit and will incur a certain amount of capital gains tax. That amount is calculated differently depending on how long you’ve owned the property. Less than five years will cost you a percentage of the profit. More than five years will cost less.

If you buy a condo or house using the Thai company structure, you will need to hire an accountant to keep the books for you and pay a nominal amount of tax every year to keep the company alive and owning your property. (An added expense with the Thai company purchase plan) When you sell the property you have two options. You can actually transfer the title to the new owner Project in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

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thus incurring a certain amount of transfer fee and capital gain taxes depending on how long you owned the property.

Or, you can simply transfer your shares in the company to the new owner and incur only the expense it cost for your lawyer to draw up the papers and execute the change of ownership. (This is one advantage of the Thai company ownership scenario.)

If you buy a house using the hybrid ownership plan where you personally own the house but control the land with a Thai company, a sale gets a little complicated and you definitely need to speak the “L” word aloud and get an expert in these matters.

Should you decide to rent out your property, the tax structure on this business endeavor is a little different. Rental income paid to an individual is calculated at the personal income tax rate. Most Thai people collecting rent either in cash or deposit to them personally do not claim it as income and pay no tax. Yes, this is tax evasion and is illegal. I’ve never heard of anyone being caught, but I’ve only seen it in its small scale individual form. Most foreigners I know just follow suit. Keep in mind, it is against the law. Personally, I love living in Thailand and would try to steer clear of committing offences that could get me uninvited.

Additionally, paying the taxes you owe on rental income does have its advantages, particularly if you ever want to borrow money. As every season passes, I see more and more opportunities for foreigners to establish credit and borrow money. Just like back home, your ability to repay the loan is based on your income. If you don’t pay the taxes on income derived in this country, you don’t get credit for it.

It’s something to think about next time you consider cheating the tax collector.

Rental income paid to a company is calculated at a business revenue rate. Because it is run through your company, a good accountant should be able to offset expenses and maintenance fees to

Many foreigners buy a piece of land to build their own house and figure, “Hey, I’ll build a

vietnam: transaction costs

Who Pays?

VAT 5%

buyer

Registration Fee for Real Property

buyer

1%

Registration of Title VN$20,000 (US$1)

buyer

Notary´s Fees

seller

0.2%

Land Use Right Transfer Contract VN$10,000 (US$0.6) Costs paid by buyer

6%

Costs paid by seller

0.2%

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couple more, sell them and pay for my own.” It sounds like a good idea, but is fraught with pitfalls.

This is where you may be pushing the envelope too far.

help soften the blow. Some companies are set up in such a way that the money that goes in your pocket is treated as a loan payback and escapes taxation altogether. Finding a shrewd lawyer to set up your purchase in the beginning is the key.

Developer hat In the event you try to put on the developer hat by building and selling property, beware … this is a whole new game and a different box top entirely. Many foreigners buy a piece of land to build their own house and figure, “Hey, I’ll build a couple more, sell them and pay for my own.” It sounds like a good idea, but is fraught with pitfalls. This is where you may be pushing the envelope too far.

There is a long list of businesses the Thai government doesn’t want individual foreigners participating in and property development is one of them. Taxes on small scale development of this kind are extremely punitive.

Country comparison After reading the last 2,000 words or so, you may conclude that it’s all too complicated and you’ll just rent a place. If the truth be told, it’s not that bad. Again, when compared to the piles of paperwork and long list of professional payroll you’ll be supporting, participating in the property game in my home country is far more complicated than here in the land of smiles.

But nobody is reading the magazine because they are comparing a property purchase in Thailand to one in their home country. Let’s compare playing the game to other countries in the region. Let’s read the top of real competition’s boxes.

All of the countries in this region have upsides and down. When it comes to pure “round trip” costs, which is what it costs from buy to ultimate sale; Thailand and Malaysia look like the best deal. Unfortunately Malaysia has some pretty brutal taxes on rental income.

Each of these countries has land ownership laws similar to Thailand’s, with slight variations on the same theme; foreigners cannot own land. The periphery rules you may want to review when comparing these venues have to do with visa laws, retiree programs and property owners rights when it comes to disputes with tenants. But that sounds like fodder for “Read the Top of the Box II”.

Most people engage in board games to relax and have a good time. For me, a game like Monopoly is stimulating, but I wouldn’t call it “fun”. Perhaps it’s because it is the only board game available that involves the use of money. Even if it’s play money, I take it seriously.

And after more than a decade of playing real life monopoly here in Thailand I realise the correlation.

The guy who usually wins is the one who thoroughly reads the top of the box! |

health • dr iain corness

Dr Iain Corness (right) 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.

DVT isn’t just for the fly guys

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ow everyone in the world, other than a few farmers in outer Mongolia, has heard of the “Economy Class Syndrome”, in which you end up getting blood clots in the legs from being squeezed into seat 176A at the rear of the Economy section of Plummet Airlines.

The rationale is that after sitting in 176A for the 12-hour flight to bring the bad news to Outer Mongolia, the blood flow in the legs slows so much that clotting forms and you end up with a DVT, or more correctly Deep Vein Thrombosis.

This has produced a group of nervous airline passengers, cowering in fear, waiting for hijacking or DVTs.

Firstly

Dangerous habits Those who can afford it, upgrade to Business Class and sit there drinking G&Ts feeling totally pampered and safe from DVT. Unfortunately, it is still possible for yout to get a DVT while sitting with the aforementioned G&T in seat 12A as well.

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their work habit was dangerous, allowing the blood to pool up in their legs, and secondly, they had

bladder control.

However, there are many other ways of getting your DVT, and you don’t have to buy an expensive ticket, plus fuel surcharge to get one. You can get one sitting in front of your work computer. Dearie me, your computer is now a killer.

Backing up this contentious claim is one of the world’s respected medical publications in which Professor Richard Beasley of the Medical Research Institute in New Zealand studied patients admitted to hospital with DVT and found that only 21 per cent had travelled on long distance flights, while 34 per cent were sedentary office workers who would sit in front of computer screens for three to four hours at a stretch without getting up, and do this for up to 14 hours a day.

This showed two factors. Firstly their work habit was dangerous, allowing the blood to pool up in their legs, and secondly, they had magnificent bladder control.

While I was joking about the bladder control, I would postulate that to be able to sit for four hours at a time, these office workers were

not drinking enough fluid, leading to thickening of the blood, and even more likelihood of blood clots. Look around your office, how many of the staff have a water jug, or even a glass of water on their work station?

Shut off supply What can a DVT do? What happens is very understandable. The clot breaks off from the deep vein and then travels upwards towards the heart. In doing so, it will go from major, large diameter blood vessels into smaller and smaller again.

Eventually, dependent upon the size, the clot will become wedged in a very small vessel and shut off the blood supply to that area.

If the blockage occurs in the lung, the condition is called a Pulmonary Embolism (PE). PE causes or contributes to up to 200,000 deaths annually in the United States.

There is some good news in all this, if pulmonary embolism can be diagnosed early and appropriate therapy started, the mortality can be reduced from approximately 30 per cent to less than 10 per cent.

Still, 10 per cent is a little too high for my liking. So what can you do to prevent getting a DVT? Apart from the obvious maintenance of good health with sensible eating and drinking and regular checkups, the important preventive factors include getting up and walking around at least every hour (both in the office and from seat 176A), drinking plenty of water and taking 100mg of aspirin every day.

By making it less likely that a clot can form, you remove the dangers of DVT. Go and get a glass of water now!

And use it to swallow your aspirin. |

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Coffee break

Did you know...

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2. Celine Dion won the Eurovision Song Contest representing which country?

3. Robin Hood Airport is close to which British town?

4. Which planet has the shortest day?

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Decode this John F. Kennedy quote by deciphering the missing letters. We’ve given you two to start.

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quiz • questions

Shots that shook the world 1. How many shots were fired at the presidential cavalcade (above left) as it passed along Elm Street, Dallas, on November 22, 1963?

2. What was the name of the building where Lee Harvey Oswald (pictured above right when he was shot dead by Jack Ruby) worked and from where the shot that killed JFK was reportedly fired?

3. How many people were in the presidential limousine, a Lincoln Continental Towne, at the time of the shooting?

4. What is the name of the hospital where JFK was taken? Clue: It is also the name of a movie, released last month, which recounts the events of the assassination.

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5. For whose murder, 45 minutes after the shooting of JFK, was Lee Harvey Oswald initially arrested?

Fifty years ago this month, US President John F. Kennedy was shot dead in Dallas, Texas. What do you know about the events and characters associated with that day?

Answers are on Page 74

6. What country manufactured the rifle that Oswald bought by mail order for $21.99 and which he used during the assassination?

What make of rifle was it?

7. How did the assassination of JFK made an accidental celebrity of Abraham Zapruder, a Dallas manufacturer of women’s clothing?

8. What macabre artifact related to the assassination was auctioned in Los Angeles in 2010 for more than $87,000?

9. What happened to the 1961 Lincoln Continental in which JFK was travelling and where can it be seen today?

10. Who was the Secret Service agent who jumped onto the back of the presidential limousine (pictured below) in an attempt to protect its occupants?

11. Where was Lyndon B. Johnson (pictured below, left) when he was sworn in as the 36th President of the United States ?

12. How did John F. Kennedy become a war hero and a recipient of the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroic conduct?

13. Kennedy was the only President ever to win a Pulitzer Prize.

What was the title of his 1957 best seller and what was controversial about the award?

14. At which historic event did JFK famously say “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country?”

15. Which country did Lee Harvey Oswald live in between 1959 and 1962?

16. Who did Oswald attempt to kill on April 10, 1963?

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quiz • answers

1. Three. One shot missed the limousine, another struck Kennedy and Texas Governor John Connally, and another struck Kennedy in the head.

2. The Texas School Book Depository.

JFK was allegedly shot at from the sixth floor.

3. Six – JFK, Jacqueline Kennedy, Texas Governor John Connally, his wife Nellie and Secret Service Agents William Greer (driver) and Roy Kellerman.

4. Parkland. Lee Harvey Oswald’s body was also taken there.

5. Dallas Police Officer J D Tippet.

He saw a man that resembled descriptions of the assassin. It turned out to be Oswald. As Tippet left his patrol car, Oswald shot him multiple times.

6. Italy. A 6.5mm ManlicherCarcano rifle, also used by the Italian military at the time, was found on the 6th floor of the Book Depository.

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7. Abraham Zapruder took the most famous film of the Kennedy assassination. He did not want to sell the rights to his film, but was eventually persuaded to, giving the initial installment to the widow of Officer J D Tippet.

8. It was Lee Harvey Oswald’s original coffin. The coffin held the body of JFK’s accused assassin until 1981 when it was exhumed

 Lee Harvey Oswald's original coffin, exhumed in 1981 and auctioned for more than $87,000 to a private buyer in 2010.  JFK relaxes in the PT boat he commanded in WW2. He became a war hero by rescuing his crew when the boat was sunk by a Japanese destroyer.  Parkland Hospital where both Kennedy’s and Oswald’s bodies were taken.  The fully restored Lincoln Continental Towne in which JFK was assassinated.

The vehicle was retired from presidential service in 1977 and is now on display at the Henry Ford Museum in Michigan.

to determine that the remains were those of Oswald and not a look-alike who was actually a Soviet agent.

9. The vehicle was rebodied and upgraded at a cost of $500,000.

It was put back in service and used by Presidents Johnson, Ford and Carter before being retired in 1977. It is now on display in the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.

10. Clint Hill. Hill, 82, is the last surviving passenger of the presidential limousine which arrived at Parkland Hospital.

11. Johnson was sworn in aboard Air Force One as the plane sat at Love Field in Dallas at 2:37pm, just over two hours after the shots were fired.

12. He saved the crew of the PT boat he commanded after it was hit by a Japanese destroyer in 1943.

Kennedy towed a badly burned crewman through the water with a life jacket strap clenched between his teeth.

13. The book is Profiles in Courage.

John F. Kennedy is credited as its author, but there are credible allegations that most of it was the work of his speechwriter, Theodore Sorensen.

14. He spoke the words at the Capitol Building during his inauguration after taking the Presidential oath on January 20, 1961.

15. Russia. Oswald, a former US Marine, defected there in October 1959 but returned to the United States in June 1962.

16. Retired US Major General Edwin Walker. Oswald fired his rifle at Walker through a window from less than 100 feet away. The bullet struck the window-frame and Walker’s only injury was bullet fragments to the forearm.

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advertorial • kvik kitchens

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hailand, with its laid-back charm and tropical climate has always been an easy place to live, but it is not always an easy place to set up a thriving and long-term business.

You need the right connections and backing, and of course a quality product. People in Thailand want only the best quality and service and a company they know and trust.

One company that is trusted for the quality of its products and services is Kvik, the top Danish kitchen brand. Kvik already runs 11 successful stores across Thailand and is seeking partners to aid even further expansions around the country. A new Pattaya-based location is of high priority, since it is sure to thrive.

Thomas E Sørensen; Business Development director for Kvik says: “Kvik’s business is based on strong relationships with our partners. We train, supply and support each of them with the experience and expertise that has brought us huge success across the European markets. A partner has to maintain our core values which are targeted towards giving customers the best experience with our products and services.”

So far in Thailand, this strategy has been a great success. Kvik recently celebrated the opening of its 11th store.

This success is not just down to the appeal of Danish design, which is renowned for being innovative and contemporary, but also because people like to work in spaces where form closely follows function. Kvik is renowned for paying meticulous attention to how people use and

Kvik decisions are the best ones interact with spaces in their every day lifestyles, and designs its kitchen spaces accordingly.

“Take our ‘Sociable Kitchen’,” Mr Sørensen says, “with its large multifunctional work island placed in the centre of the room, it becomes the beating heart of the home. It’s where family and friends gather for food preparation, a good laugh or deeper conversation.”

Typical philosophy The philosophy that kitchens shouldn’t be places where you slave joylessly over your cooking is typical of Kvik.

The set-up in Thailand has exceeded all expectations and Thailand is now considered as the home market in Asia from which to expand. That’s why Kvik has invested in production and warehouse facilities in Bangkok, to quickly meet a massive growing demand. In fact, the name Kvik means ‘fast and smart’

in Danish, but could also refer to their growth strategy here in Asia. And to continue this growth the company needs the right partners. They want people who are passionate about the products.

The company provides a full package business module including business academy (training), sales support, IT systems, marketing promotions and campaigns. This is to insure the best possible platform for their new partners. If you think that you are up for the challenge and have the experience to run a successful business here in Pattaya you should get in touch quickly.

As Mr Sørensen says: “We have gone from two to 11 stores in only 12 months and another four are under construction. We are growing at a phenomenal rate and the opportunity is still available to become part of Kvik.

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weekend traveller • bart walters

The Royal Cliff Resort – old school intimacy

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or the past year, I’ve been giving boutique hotels and guesthouses all my travel lodging business. I suppose I was being hip and trendy and saving a little cash in the process. The other weekend I wanted none of that. It was my birthday and a nice stay in a professionally run resort was on my list of gifts to myself.

After perusing my favourite travel assistance website Agoda, I found just what the doctor ordered; The Royal Cliff Resort on Pratumnak Hill in Pattaya.

There are plenty of resorts in Pattaya that are newer and more recognized, but for Bt2,900 per night in a waterfront mini-suite, I knew I had found a good deal.

The Royal Cliff is on the Pattaya

side of Pratumnak Hill down a private drive leading to the Peach Convention Center. The Royal Cliff and the Sheraton are the primary choices for conventioneers at Peach, so besides being a gorgeous seafront resort, it is a fully-functioning business traveller hotel with several meeting rooms.

Quick service As I arrived around the 2pm check-in time, the parking lot and lobby were madness. Sensing my trepidation, a guest relations staff member grabbed my bags and ushered me directly to an open desk clerk and had a key in my hand within 10 minutes.

The promotion they ran must have been a success as all the minisuites were taken. I gleefully accepted

The Royal Cliff Resort is actually made up of four distinctly different wings.

their apologies and a free upgrade to a honeymoon suite.

The Royal Cliff Resort is actually made up of four distinctly different wings: The Royal Cliff Beach Terrace, The Royal Cliff Beach Hotel, The Royal Cliff Grand Hotel, and The Royal Wing Suites and Spas. I was escorted to a waterfront view Honeymoon Suite in The Grand Hotel. It was spectacular.

This room was extremely well designed and complete with a canopy bed, a 46” LCD TV in the lounge area, and a big balcony perfect for sunbathing, reading a good book and listening to the waves crash.

The Royal Cliff is a sprawling tropical garden-encased resort with an emphasis placed on choices.

Choices of things to do … choices

Edgeless pool Without a doubt the swimming pools at The Royal Cliff Resort are an attraction in themselves. After cruising a few laps for exercise every morning in the big pool I enjoyed the first coffee of the day at the swim-up cave-like bar. The edgeless pool down by the sea was breathtaking. I haven’t just hung out by the pool in years.

The other main attraction at The Royal Cliff Resort is the restaurants; in total there are 10. Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Italian and European eateries ensures guests will

never get bored with the food. There’s Breezio with tapas and barbeque down on the beach; Thailand Tatler Award-winning Caprice offers a fine dining taste of the Riviera; Chamu with its trendy sushi bar and Japanese cuisine; Spacious Chrysanthemum offers Chinese and Cantonese delights; Maharani is a cozy and warm Indian restaurant, Rossini claims to be “the godfather’s favourite” and The Royal Grill Room boasting the only underground wine cellar in Thailand. A person could eat themselves silly at this resort.

I took one dinner at The Royal Grill Room and was royally impressed.

The staff had me sample a few wines and canapés in the wine cellar before choosing a bottle. The wine list is a little overwhelming with choices. Settling on a Malbec, I scoured the menu chockful of a selection of grilled meats and seafood. Ultimately settling on a roast duck breast seasoned with Chinese five-spice and accompanied with a brandy pepper sauce. It was delicate and decadent at the same time.

The dessert was a bubbling gooey chocolate soufflé with raspberry sorbet and coconut ice cream. I left the Royal Grill Room with a food buzz and the other half of my wine to finish with my feet up, watching my 46” TV and listening to the waves outside.

The Royal Cliff Resort didn’t have to tell me “make yourself at home” … it was just implied.

What impressed me most about The Royal Cliff Resort was its

Resorts this size and bigger can easily get impersonal.

Some are understaffed and guests are left wanting.

intimacy. Resorts this size and bigger can easily get impersonal. Some are understaffed and guests are left wanting. Some are poorly run and guests can feel neglected.

Well trained But this big resort manages to project a feeling of “we’ll take care of you”. I knew who the maid on my wing was.

The bartender at the swim up bar had my coffee ready every morning.

On the morning I was to check out, one of the lobby staff called to set a time to pick up my bags and take them to the lobby. These were people who have been trained. This is a hotel competing for my business.

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about what to eat … it is the kind of place that keeps you on the property once you get there.

Watching sunset on the first evening, I could see clusters of Thai kids dragging their tired carcasses out of one of the six swimming pools facing the sea. The predominant nationalities of the guests were Thai.

One nice couple explained to me that the husband had attended a trade show at the Peach Convention Center a while back and had chosen this resort every year for a family vacation. “The kids are crazy for these swimming pools,” he said.

“Their favourite is the new infinity edge down by the beach.”

In fact most of the Thai people I encountered were pairing the school holiday with the end of low season prices to get the most for their vacation budget. It was nice to see so many families having a good time.

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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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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 Century Chonburi: Designed by Nick Faldo, this is an inexpensive 18-hole, par 72 course, often not too busy during the week. Clubhouse has little to commend it, but this is reflected in low green fees. Tel: 081 304 1545 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

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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

Whatever standard you play to you will find a course to suit within an hour’s drive.

Here are just some of them.

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 The Emerald: Close to Bang Chang, Emerald is another course where Nick Faldo has left his mark. He designed this in conjunction with the late Desmond Muirhead. Many holes test accuracy, not length, of drive. Tel: 038 941 111

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Pattaya Country Club: located 25 kms outside Pattaya on Route 36 is popular with expat golfers. This 18-

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

bars • restaurants

Bars Bamboo Bar: live music nightly in this busy bar and streetside lounge.

Close to Walking Street entrance.

Tel: 038 232 315, Fax: 038 232 315, email: bamboopattaya@hotmail.com Booze Lounge: situated on the Dark Side in Soi Khao Talo this airconditioned bar combines low prices with good music. Tel: 087 747 8555, email: info@loungebarpattaya.com Caddy Shack: as the name suggests, it’s a haven for golfers. Airconditioned with outdoor terrace and swimming pool and rooms to rent upstairs. 388/385 M10, Soi 17. Tel: 038 300 683, Fax: 038 300 682, email: enquiries@caddyshack-pattaya.com Green Bottle: cosy, well-run pub with a good reputation and central location. 216/3 M10, 2nd Road.

Tel: 038 429 870, email: dianagrp@ loxinfo.co.th Jameson’s: Irish pub with strong food offering. Popular with locals and tourists alike. Good place to unwind.

80/164 Moo 9, Soi Sukrudee (Soi AR) right next to Nova Park. Tel: 038 361 873-4 Fax: 038 361 873, email: info@ jamesons-pattaya.com Metro: an air-conditioned sports bar boasting free pool tables and numerous screens on which to watch top sports events. Soi LK Metro, 33/8536, Moo 10 close to Soi Buakhow.

Tel: 038 425 874, email: info@metroapartments-pattaya.com Punch & Judy: this is a London-style pub with good food and competitive prices. Frequent promotions. Almost opposite the Caddy Shack in Soi 17.

Tel: 038 413255

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Shamrock: fun and lively Britishrun ‘family’ bar, an oasis of sanity among the bars of Pattayaland, South Pattaya. Tel: 038 425 417 email: pattayashamrock@yahoo.com Witherspoons: A typical Britishstyle pub with inexpensive meals available while you watch the football on one of its numerous screens.

Rooms also available. Soi Buakhow near Soi Diana Inn. Tel: 038 721 121

Need to be fed and watered?

You’ll find a warm welcome at any of the following ...

Restaurants Ali Baba: Good quality Indian restaurant with a fine selection of authentic dishes. 1/13-14, Pattaya Central Road close to the beach. Tel: 038 361 620

Mata Hari: close to the Thappraya Road turn-off towards Pratumnak.

Specialises in fine European and Thai cuisine at prices less than you might expect. Tel: 038 259 799, email: info@ mataharirestaurant.com

Alt Heidelberg: German sausages and imported sauerkraut dominate the menu, good location. 273 M10, Pattaya Beach Road, South Pattaya.

Tel: 038 421 258

PIC Kitchen: classy Thai food in a traditional atmosphere. Soi 5, Pattaya 2 Road. Tel: 038 428 374, 428 387, Fax: 038 422 773, email: picpih@ loxinfo.co.th

Blue Olive: Slightly tucked away off Thepprasit Soi 8 this restaurant it worth digging a little to find. Mediterranean food is the speciality. Chef also produces Mexican food. Tel: 038 416 285, email: blueolivepattay@hotmail.com

Pig and Whistle: British pub grub in ample portions served by well-trained staff. 217/34 Moo 10, Pattaya City. Tel: 038 361 315, Fax: 038 361 272, email: info@pigandwhistlepattaya.com

Bruno’s: Renowned for serving classy reasonably expensive French cuisine, more than 150 wines available. A place to impress. 306/63 Chateau Dale Plaza, Thappraya Road, Pattaya. Tel: 038 364 600-1, Mobile: 081 861 5612, Fax: 038 364 602, email: reservations@brunospattaya.com Cherrys: You get a lot for your money here. European and Thai food.

Be careful not to fill up on the salad bar which is free when ordering a main course. Their buffet nights get crowded. In Third Road opposite the former X-Zyte Disco. Tel: 086 3145819 Ciao: Decent pizza and pasta in this established Italian restaurant in Pattaya Klang Road. 038 710 614 Hard Rock Café: International restaurant cum bar with large cocktail menu and mainly American influenced cuisine. DJs spin discs and house band performs cover versions.

429 Moo 9, Pattaya Beach Road. Tel: 038 428 755, Fax: 038 421 673. Open: Mon-Sun 11.00 to 02.00 JJ Pizza Bar: authentic pizza cooked in wood fire ovens, reasonably priced.

325/85 M.10, Soi Pattaya-land 2, Pattaya Beach Road. 038 424 128 Lobster Pot: huge restaurant serving all seafood, specialising in lobster and tiger prawns. Walking Street opposite Pattaya Soi 14, South Pattaya. Tel: 038 426 083

Queen Victoria Inn: traditional English pub with excellent menu and a good selection of imported beers on tap. 437/137-8 Soi Yodsak (Soi 6), Pattaya.038 425 418, 362 523, Mobile: 086 060 6210, Fax: 038 424 941, email: mail@queenvicpattaya.com Rice Mill: Cantonese restaurant offers dim sun and all-you-can-eat buffet on weekends. Royal Garden Plaza, 218 Beach Road, Pattaya. Tel: 038 421 120 Royal Cliff Beach Hotel: huge complex containing 10 restaurants, including the delicious Maharani Indian restaurant. 353 Pratumnak Road. Tel: 038 250 421, Fax: 038 250 511, 250 513, email: info@royalcliff.com Shenanigans: bar and restaurant serving traditional Irish pub-style fayre and drinks with daily food specials. In Jomtien Complex which also has daily promotions such as “Toss the Boss”. If he loses the drinks are on him. Tel: 038 303 490.

The Sportsman: traditional pub fayre with Thai food. Top Sunday carvery, extensive wine list and many imported beers. Soi 13, Beach Road.

Tel: 038 710 609 Sugar Hut Restaurant: in hotel of the same name, expensive, but worth it. Thai cuisine. 391/18 Moo 10, Thappraya Road. Tel: 038 364 186,251 686, Fax: 038 251 689, email: sugar-hut@cnet.net.th, open: 07.00-24.00

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Strong sales At some point one would expect this to cease, questioning where the demand is coming from yet new developments, particularly in the Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya regions, continue to sell well, with many of the well-established developers still achieving strong sales figures.

The Nation has reported that by the end of last year, the top seven Thai developers had shown an increase of 23 per cent on total sales year-on-year.

This can only mean that demand is also continuing to grow, both domestically and internationally. MBK Guarantee Co Ltd was established to introduce what is potentially the first financing product for foreign buyers of Thai property.

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The MBK Group is a public listed company, involved with three shopping centres (including the world famous MBK shopping mall), five hotels and three golf courses. As well as having a famous rice brand, they have numerous subsidiary companies across the whole of Thailand.

Successful products Over several years, MBK Guarantee have developed a series of very successful mortgage products which they are proud to offer to all those interested in investing in Thai property.

Focusing on the freehold property market, they have solutions available for those looking to purchase condos, villas, houses or land.

The most sought-after option for foreign buyers is that of freehold condominiums, particularly with the Government allowance of direct foreign freehold ownership.

MBK-G are pleased to be able to offer loans of up to 60 per cent of the valuation or purchase price (whichever lower), for terms of up to 10 years at rates based on the MLR (minimum lending rate) of Thanachart Bank + 2 per cent.

Low minimum With no upper limits on loan amount and a low minimum restriction of Bt1m per loan, this product has gained great interest and they now have client portfolio which truly spreads across the globe. A key strength of the MBK products is that there are no requirements for a Thai spouse or a Thai work permit and they can recognize income from the majority of countries.

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If a development is not on the list, then no need to worry; MBK-G regularly inspect new developments for a small fee to cover travel expenses and will arrange to do so as soon as a new application is received.

With land, house and villa financing available, this has become a popular option for Thai locals and Thai companies alike. With a few more requirements in terms of company documents, and different products available, this is something we like to discuss on a case-by-case basis.

Documents required The typical documents we require for loan applications in an individual’s name are as follows:l MBK application form l Passport l Latest six month bank statements l Proof of income l Credit bureau report l Sales and Purchase Agreement/ Title Deeds l Other upon request MBK charge a very competitive lender’s fee of 1.25 per cent of loan amount for condos, 1.5 per cent for houses, villas and land.

Along with this, they like to ensure that our applicants are fully covered for worst case scenario, offering an optional life insurance policy through providers that they work closely with, ensuring that the loan is fully covered if the worst was to happen, protecting an applicant’s family and their future.

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roperty finance in Thailand has long been extremely difficult for foreigners to obtain. Due to regulations and perceived risk, banks have tended to reserve their finance options for Thai nationals only, with the rare circumstance of allowing a foreigner to act as guarantor only.

Even with this lack of financing available, the demand for Thai properties has remained high and continues to grow.

One of the main changes to be seen in Thailand is that even with the constant increase in supply, properties are still increasing in value and price per sqm is rapidly going upwards (the condo price index soared by 9.39 per cent in Q1 of 2013 according to the Bank of Thailand).

mystery columnist • our man at large

Our man at large looks at the effects of the recent bad weather and gain solace from the fact that Pattaya seems better equipped than many other places in Thailand to withstand the rigors of storms and flooding. Indeed is could be to the city’s long-term benefit. It really does seem that ...

Every cloud has a silver lining

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ith recent the heavy rains and flooding that was experienced by many parts of Thailand after a tropical storm hit Vietnam, I am sure many of us were casting our minds back to the severe floods of a couple of years ago when many industries were severely affected by the aftermath.

Flooding seems to becoming more and prevalent in many areas of the world and perhaps it was just Thailand’s turn back in 2011.

I was working in the real estate industry at the time and it is fair to say that there were very few properties available with many Bangkokonians evacuating themselves to Pattaya.

This was obviously a major shortterm boost and from my experience, many were pleasantly surprised by

the city, especially the Jomtien and Naklua areas.

Although Pattaya frequently experiences flash flooding, we are rarely affected to the same degree that other areas experience and for this we should be grateful.

I think that

Coastal city There are, of course, the natural reasons for this such as Pattaya being a coastal city and it being easy for the water to run directly into the sea, sadly often taking much of the beach with it as we have seen again this year.

However, I think that recent improvements in the city’s infrastructure should also take some credit. I think that many of us who are long-term residents in Pattaya are often frustrated by the

improvements

over the past 12-18 months we have seen some serious in the city’s infrastructure, certainly where the drainage is concerned.

length of time it takes to get things done here, often where City Hall is concerned but I think that over the past 12-18 months we have seen some serious improvements in the city’s infrastructure, certainly where drainage is concerned.

For example, in the Naklua area the storm drains are being improved in areas that had previously been prone to flooding such as Soi Wongamat and Soi 16. New piping is also being put in, that is of a considerably larger diameter than previously. One of the main problems before was flood water backing up and coming out the drains.

This was exasperating the problem, not just with flood water but now with raw sewage – it was certainly not a pleasant experience and one that could be potentially

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dangerous. It is not just Naklua that has seen these improvements; there are others areas of the city where attempts are being made to improve the drainage systems and the overall state of the city.

Walking experience The recent improvements on Beach Road have made it easier for flood waters to drain away with improved drainage direct into the sea. At the same time City Hall has also improved the walking experience and making the road more passable for vehicles so this should be for everyone’s benefit.

All in all these improvements have hopefully started to reduce the chances of Pattaya being the subject of severe flooding in the future and potentially reducing the incidences of flash flooding that can be so damaging for shop keepers.

Cynics may argue that the reason behind these improvements is the rumours that Bangkok is sinking; whether these are true of not is something that will remain to be seen but maybe the improvements are as a direct result of this an the city not wanting to get left behind as a major business hub in the region.

I am a frequent visitor to Chiang Mai and this is one of the issues that they are preparing for. The general consensus there is that the business hub will move more towards the north. However the city itself often suffers from serious flooding when the River Ping bursts its banks or again with water backing up from the

drains. It appears to me that they are some way behind Pattaya in terms of roadside drainage so perhaps this really is an opportunity that Pattaya can capitalise on.

As it is difficult for any layman to predict weather patterns it makes me wonder what the future holds for region.

It does appear to me that Pattaya and the surrounding areas do seem to be one step ahead of a lot of the competition. The natural surroundings reduce the chances of flooding and when this is coupled with the improvements in the infrastructure already mentioned it is easy to see why Pattaya is at the forefront of taking the country forward.

This, when coupled with the fact that we already have an international airport close by, can only benefit the area for business and tourism. The area is ideal for business with the many industrial estates in the region being too high above sea level to be seriously affected by flooding.

This was one of the major problems in Bangkok with many of the yards holding already manufactured cars coming under several feet of water.

Car industry hit The cars were destroyed causing billions of baths worth of damage and resulting in some manufacturers pulling out of Thailand altogether. Not only did this harm the car industry but it had a knock-on effect that also hit the country’s reputation as being a manufacturing force.

The area is ideal for business with the many industrial estates in the region being too high above sea level to be seriously affected by the flooding.

However, when it comes to Chonburi and Rayong Provinces, the region is booming with these industrial estates and the BOI backing so it is ideally placed for increased investment from both at home and overseas.

This brings me round to the obvious connection with the real estate industry here in Pattaya.

We know that it is already thriving with the number of condos and housing developments that are springing up around the city but many have questioned whether this is sustainable in the long term.

Enhanced reputation Although the connection is perhaps a little loose I would argue that the recent flooding has further enhanced the reputation of the Pattaya. We have once again remained relatively unscathed and have in fact benefitted from the adverse weather.

So every cloud does indeed appear to have a silver lining as far as Pattaya is concerned. If industry and business continues to move out of Bangkok and down to Pattaya this can only benefit everyone.

Let’s see how long the trend continues, but assuming that it does, the future for Pattaya is looking very bright indeed.

I hope you weren’t directly affected by the flooding last month, certainly not in a negative way at least.

If things continue in the same way we will all see the benefits. |

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have lived all my life hoping to come across a ‘barn find’. That’s where you discover an old car that has been left in a barn, the owner died and nobody knew it was there, until you come across it and claim ‘finder’s keepers!’

Some of these barn finds can bring millions of dollars at auction, and I was reminded of this by notification from the international auction house Coys.

One of the most important E-Type Jaguars to be discovered in recent years and found in a barn near Le Mans in France. Chassis number 40 was left in the barn in 1974 and was there until discovered by Coys a few weeks ago. It has never moved although the engine was fired up some five years ago and turns over freely.

“This is a really amazing find which has got the Jaguar world really excited,” said Chris Routledge, managing partner at Coys. “The 1961 car is in amazing condition considering where it was left and interest is going off the scale.”

He added: “But this is not the only Jaguar find, we are also selling an

XK120 Roadster reported to have a competition history that was found in a lock-up in Essex. The last XK that we sold in this condition made over £90,000 and we expect the E-Type to do exceptionally well.”

Other cars featured in the Spirit of Motoring Auction included a rare Connaught L3 racing car from the collection of heavy metal rock god Ian Hill of Judas Priest, one of the finest Jensen “Interceptors”, a Vignale FF model that the auction house has never seen before, as well as a fabulous example of early motoring, a Ford Model T Speedster.

Landmark sale Chris Routledge said: “After the landmark sale of the Douglas Potter Jaguar in April, which made headlines around the world, it is fantastic to be able to sell two more super rare Jaguars which have lain undisturbed for so many years.”

So I’ve missed the boat again, but if you have a locked barn in the otherwise vacant lot behind you, let me know first! |

Above: Found in a barn near Le Mans in France – an E-Type Jag that’s attracting lots of interest.

Right: Judas Priest guitarist Ian Hill put a rare Connaught L3 racing car from his collection up for auction.

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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 Chayapruk, 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.

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.

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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, CIPS 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 (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 Principal: Roman Durksen

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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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

agents • directory 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 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), CIPS, 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, CIPS

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.

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

Jones Lang LaSalle Thappraya Road, near Hanuman Statue Services: property sales and leasing; property management; consultancy; project management; and valuation T: +66 (0)38 252 588 E: Tim.Gladwin@ap.jll.com W: joneslanglasalle.co.th W: jllresidential.in.th Principal: Tim Gladwin 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 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, CIPS 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, CIPS

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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

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Pattaya Exclusive Properties 680/8 Nova Mirage, Naklua Soi 16 T: + 66 (0) 38 368 368 M: +66 (0)89 266 8665 or (0)89 831 4602 E: sales@pattayaexclusiveproperties.com W: pattayaexclusiveproperties.com 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 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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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), CIPS 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, CIPS

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)

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developers • directory Anaakot Group Development 138/1 Moo 12, Soi Chayapruk, Jomtien Project: Sixtythree@12 T: +66 (0)38 231544 M: +66 (0)8780 33329 E: info@anaakot-group.com W: Anaakot-Group.com Contact: Jason Young Blue Sky Developments Co Ltd 933 Ruamtanuthai Building, 11th floor, Mahachai Road, Wangburapapirom, Phranakorn, Bangkok T: +66(0)81 8180874 E: pornthepchawla@gmail.com W: blueskydevelopments.co.th Principal: Pornthep Chawla (Dev) Boutique Corporation 170/67 21st floor, Ocean Tower 1, Soi Sukhumvit 16, Ratchadaphisek Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 T: +66 (0)86 378 7777 E: pattama@boutiquecorporation.com W: boutiquecorporation.com Principal: Pattama Piyamaneeporn Bravo Thai Lifestyle Co Ltd Projects: The Vineyard I, II & III and Amaya Hill near Lake Mabprachan M: +66 (0)89 8677 969 E: terry@siamdevelopments.com W: siamdevelopments.com Principal contact: Terrence Allen Collins

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CSP Projects Chaiyapruk 2 over rail track on left opposite 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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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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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, Nam Talay and Serenity Wongamat 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 Projects: Patta Village and Patta Town T&F: +66 (0)38 371 555 E: info@poompattapattaya.com W: poompattapattaya.com

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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 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, Acqua 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

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 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 and Golden Tulip Hotel & Residence (both 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), 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 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 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

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