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eal estate<br />

phangan<br />

BUYING • RENOVATING INVESTING • LIVING<br />

CLEAN THE<br />

GREEN WAY<br />

eco friendly products for the home<br />

designing and planning<br />

HOT<br />

PROPERTY<br />

taling ngam beachfront haven<br />

YOUR LIVING ROOM


EDITOR'S LETTER<br />

2013 is here and over the last month <strong>Samui</strong> and<br />

<strong>Phangan</strong> have been abuzz with tourists, visitors and<br />

locals filling the restaurants, baking on the beach and<br />

enjoying all that the islands have to offer.<br />

The property market is in good spirits and there is<br />

a growing interest in investment again as well as<br />

owning a slice of paradise – which is great for all of<br />

us and can only mean a booming year ahead and<br />

smiles on all of our faces.<br />

We start this year with a focus on living with tips and<br />

tricks on how to create the perfect living spaces and<br />

some beautiful furnishings to really accent your living<br />

areas. We also delve into owning the fractional way,<br />

or owning full stop – with some hot properties and<br />

developers who have some great stuff on offer.<br />

This year has already had a great start and it can only<br />

get better from here – we wish you all the best this<br />

year and let's all cross our fingers it's a prosperous<br />

one for the locals, the islands and all of us!<br />

Jade Moore<br />

editor<br />

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contents<br />

inside & out<br />

14 Retail Therapy<br />

Sofa So Good<br />

18 Architect's Talk<br />

Design A Living Room<br />

22 Retail Therapy<br />

Lay It On The Table<br />

26 Superior Interior<br />

Living Room Décor Ideas<br />

30 Food For Thought<br />

Summer Salads<br />

34 Retail Therapy<br />

Living Accents<br />

38 Outdoor Living<br />

Building Your Own Sala<br />

realty in focus<br />

46 Property Report<br />

Liability For Construction Defects<br />

48 Legal Buzz<br />

Property Ownership<br />

52 Tax Corner<br />

Business Tax Issues<br />

54 Island Scoop<br />

News From The Islands<br />

58 Developer In-View<br />

Luxury Villas Siam<br />

64 Hot Property<br />

Taling Ngam Haven<br />

18<br />

76<br />

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66 Villa Rental<br />

Find Your Perfect Island Retreat<br />

70 Personal Profile<br />

Claudio Cerquetti<br />

76 Feature<br />

Beach Republic<br />

island life<br />

90 Close Up<br />

The Cliff Bar & Grill<br />

94 Green Scene<br />

Clean The Green Way<br />

98 Eco Outdoor<br />

Koi Heaven<br />

102 Home Help<br />

Selling Your Home?<br />

life on the isles<br />

110 Koh <strong>Samui</strong> Map<br />

111 Koh <strong>Samui</strong> Living<br />

114 Koh <strong>Phangan</strong> Map<br />

115 Koh <strong>Phangan</strong> Living<br />

the legal arena<br />

118 Land Title Deeds<br />

119 Chanote<br />

124 Tips For Starting The Biz English<br />

126 Tips For Starting The Biz Chinese<br />

134 Tips For Starting The Biz German<br />

136 Tips For Starting The Biz Russian<br />

138 Tips For Starting The Biz French<br />

144 Building Regulations<br />

directory<br />

146 Island Contacts<br />

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inside & out l retail therapy<br />

SOFA… SO GOOD<br />

There is nothing better than coming home from a<br />

long hard day at work, leaving your cares at the front<br />

door and flopping down on to a big comfy sofa and<br />

letting the worries of the day float away. These days<br />

you can find many sofas that combine comfort with<br />

aesthetically pleasing designs or if you want to go that<br />

extra mile you can even custom design your own for<br />

that little bit of wow factor!<br />

Visit www.oriental-living.net for these and other stunning<br />

homewares<br />

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1. Arc Sofa - Corner 43<br />

2. Maitake Sofa - Corner 43<br />

3. Morel Sofa - Corner 43<br />

4. Panu Sofa - Corner 43<br />

1.<br />

2.<br />

3.<br />

4.<br />

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“Your Independent <strong>Estate</strong> Agent”<br />

Est. 2008<br />

RENT<br />

Villa • Bophut • Ref: S414<br />

25,000 THB per month (12 month contract)<br />

A 2 bed, 2 bath, single storey house with a walled<br />

in garden, 2 communal pools, parking and security.<br />

Close to Fisherman’s Village and all amenities.<br />

RENT<br />

Apartment • Bangrak • Ref: S306<br />

From 4,500 THB/night<br />

Spectacular sea and mountain views, central<br />

location for all ages and lifestyles. Top fl oor (4th), 2<br />

bedrooms, western kitchen and wrap around terrace.<br />

SALE/RENT<br />

Villa • Namuang • Ref: S299<br />

15,000,000 THB • From 6,000 THB/night •<br />

60,000 THB/month<br />

Modern and uniquely designed 3 bed villa on the<br />

hillside with open views, fl oor to ceiling windows in<br />

every room. Indoor and outdoor entertaining areas.<br />

Townhouse • Choeng Mon • Ref: S297<br />

From 3,000 THB/night<br />

2 storey house plus mezzanine kitchen, spacious,<br />

2 bedrooms, restaurant, communal pool and gym,<br />

10 minutes walk to the beach. Ideal for families.<br />

Duplex • Big Buddah • Ref: S059<br />

7,500 THB/night • 85,000 THB/month<br />

3 bed, two fl oor apartment with full western kitchen,<br />

interior designed throughout, communal pool and<br />

underground parking. Short term lets only.<br />

Villa • Plai Laem • Ref: S238<br />

19,000,000 THB • from 8,000 THB/night •<br />

66,000THB/month<br />

Beachside terraced 4 bed villa with restaurant,<br />

pool table, pool with swim up bar in a small gated<br />

project. Great rental investment, ideal for families.<br />

SALES • RENTALS • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT<br />

RENT<br />

RENT<br />

SALE/RENT


Mobile : +66 (0)80 535 1725<br />

Office : +66 (0)77 425 679<br />

info@overseaspropertyportfolio.com<br />

www.overseaspropertyportfolio.com<br />

SALE<br />

Townhouse • Bangrak • Ref: S265<br />

3,990,000 THB<br />

2 bed, 2 bath semi-detached house over 2 fl oors, sat<br />

in well maintained landscaped gardens, communal<br />

pool, parking, close to the beach and amenities.<br />

SALE<br />

Townhouse • Bophut • Ref: S349-S354<br />

5,800,000 to 8,900,000 THB<br />

Completed project: 2/3 beds, semi-detached townhouses,<br />

all with sea views, communal pool landscaped gardens,<br />

ideal holiday home/rental investment<br />

SALE<br />

Villa • Maenam • Ref: S410<br />

15,950,000 THB<br />

Spread over 3 fl oors, this villa has 5 beds, 5 baths,<br />

private pool, double garage, quiet location. Ideal for<br />

a family looking for a permanent residence.<br />

Land • Bophut • Ref: S246<br />

4,250,000 THB<br />

Exceptional and unobstructed sea views overlooking<br />

Koh <strong>Phangan</strong>, chanote land title, 1564 sqm, water<br />

and electric, close to Fisherman’s Village.<br />

Townhouse • Choeng Mon • Ref: S341<br />

8,500,000 THB<br />

Large house 2 beds, 2 baths, spread over 2.5 fl oors,<br />

partial sea views, 2 communal pools, reception,<br />

gym, private garage, close to great beaches.<br />

Villa • Bang Po • Ref: S327<br />

35,000,000 THB<br />

Perched on the hillside with 180° spectacular views,<br />

from sunrise to sunset. Modern design, 4 beds, 4<br />

baths, large infi nity edge pool, spacious rooms.<br />

119/20 <strong>Samui</strong> Town Center, Moo 1, Bophut, Koh <strong>Samui</strong><br />

SALE<br />

SALE<br />

SALE


inside & out l architect's talk<br />

designing and planning<br />

YOUR LIVING<br />

ROOM<br />

The living room is the space where guests are<br />

entertained and where one makes the first impression.<br />

In many houses, it is also a kind of Family room,<br />

where the family sits together to watch TV or have<br />

discussions and hang out and is probably the most<br />

used room in many people's houses.<br />

Before building your living space there are many things<br />

to consider including technical issues, but don't forget<br />

the most important thing is how you live as a family or<br />

a group and how to best use the space to suit your<br />

needs.<br />

Below are some great architectural tips to help you<br />

get started...<br />

WHAT ARE THE PLANNING CONSIDERA-<br />

TIONS FOR A LIVING ROOM?<br />

• Number of persons to be seated or entertained.<br />

• Seating arrangement.<br />

• Size of furniture.<br />

• Space allowance for furniture.<br />

• Space around the furniture for passage and<br />

accessing.<br />

• Traffic passage between main door and doors<br />

leading to other rooms.<br />

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Photo courtesy of Oriental Living<br />

WHAT ARE THE TYPICAL PIECES OF FURNI-<br />

TURE IN A LIVING ROOM?<br />

A living room has furniture for seating, conversation<br />

and viewing TV. Generally in most houses there will be<br />

the main, primary conversation group and a smaller,<br />

secondary conversation group. The typical pieces<br />

of furniture and the sizes in a living room are below<br />

however furniture sizes may vary slightly.<br />

• Sofas – Two Seater Sofas- 4'6" x 2'6", Three Seater<br />

Sofas -7'0" x 3'0" or 6'6" x 2'6" and Single Seater<br />

Sofa – 2'6" x 2'6" or 2'3"x2'3"<br />

• Armchairs – 2'0" x 2'4", 2'3" x 2'4" etc<br />

• Sofa-cum-bed or Divan – 2'6" x 7'0"<br />

• Centre Table - Rectangular- 2'0" x 1'3", 3'0" x<br />

2'0" etc<br />

• Circular- 3'0" dia., 2'6" dia.<br />

• Side Table - Square- 1'8"x1'8", 1'6" x 1'6" Circular-<br />

2'0" dia, 1'8" dia.<br />

• Lamps - various<br />

• Show Case or TV/Music Unit – 4'0" to 5'0" in length<br />

and around 1'6" wide.<br />

• Bookcase - various<br />

• Card Table – 3'0" x 3'0"<br />

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WHAT ARE THE SPECIFIC SPACE ALLOW-<br />

ANCES IN A LIVING ROOM?<br />

When designing, adequate floor space should be<br />

provided for the furniture groupings so as to allow<br />

for easy movement around the furniture and allow<br />

comfortable conversation. There is nothing worse<br />

than having to navigate your way through furniture and<br />

hurting yourself on corners! Planners have established<br />

the minimum distances for comfortable movement<br />

as well as the maximum distance for comfortable<br />

conversations. They are listed below:<br />

• A minimum of 5'0" between opposite sofas and<br />

a maximum of 6'0" for comfortable conversation.<br />

• A minimum space of 2'0" for circulation between<br />

tall furniture.<br />

• At least 1'6" for circulation between low furniture.<br />

• A minimum of 3'0" behind an occupied chair, to<br />

permit a person to pass by.<br />

• At least 5'0" distance between the TV and the<br />

seating for comfortable viewing.<br />

• Seating arranged around a 10'0" diameter circle<br />

makes a comfortable grouping for conversation.<br />

WHAT ARE THE IDEAL POSITIONS OF DOORS<br />

AND WINDOWS IN A LIVING ROOM?<br />

• Door openings in a Living room should be located<br />

so as to give enough wall space for the furniture<br />

arrangements.<br />

• It is preferable to have the main entrance door<br />

directly opposite the door leading to the other<br />

rooms, as the main traffic lane can be short and<br />

space is not wasted for movement.<br />

• It is even better if the main door and the door leading<br />

to the other rooms are close to each other in one<br />

corner of the living room, as the rest of the room can<br />

be used for the furniture and space for movement is<br />

reduced considerably.<br />

• Windows should be located so that a seating<br />

arrangement can face the window, since looking<br />

out while having a conversation is quite interesting.<br />

• There should be convenient access to the windows<br />

to enable easy opening and drawing of curtains.<br />

Also furniture should not block the windows.<br />

• The TV position should be fixed such that it is not<br />

opposite a window, as the TV screen will reflect the<br />

light from the window.


inside & out l retail therapy<br />

LAY IT ON<br />

THE TABLE<br />

A coffee table is an integral part of any living room...<br />

where else will you rest that glass of wine?! There<br />

are many different options from modern to antique to<br />

refurbished and even using something that was never<br />

intended as a coffee table as your centrepiece such as<br />

an old door. By changing up your coffee table every<br />

couple of years you can give your living room a brand<br />

new look and feel...so go on....lay it all on the table!<br />

Visit www.oriental-living.net for these and other stunning<br />

homewares<br />

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1. Paloc Coffee Table - Corner 43<br />

2. Asala Coffee Table - Ikea<br />

3. Replica Noguchi Table Black Base - Nathan Rhodes<br />

4. Rreplica Caulfield Coffee Table Stainless Steel Base<br />

Black Top - Nathan Rhodes<br />

1.<br />

2.<br />

3.<br />

4.<br />

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The Emerald Tongson<br />

The Emerald Tongson Development results from a vision to create an innovative<br />

design with iconic modern, yet tropical architecture in an environmentally<br />

sensitive haven. This exclusive ocean front compound of only four 2 bedroom<br />

pool villas along one of the most inspiring shore lines of Choengmons Tongson<br />

Bay presents a new cool approach to exclusive tropical living.<br />

Features:<br />

• Car park with 4 lots<br />

• Common entrance lounge<br />

• Built to marine environment standard<br />

• Low consumption LED light features<br />

• Copper/Silver mineral pool treatment<br />

• Total villa size: 200-220m2<br />

JMan Marina Co Ltd<br />

Mobile: +66 (o) 8 1893 5996<br />

www.jman-marina.com Email: info@jman-marina.com<br />

8/10 Moo 5 Bophut Koh <strong>Samui</strong> 84320 Thailand


inside & out l superior interior<br />

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LIVING ROOM<br />

DÉCOR IDEAS<br />

Your living room is a statement piece as it is normally<br />

the central area where family, friends and guests<br />

gather. A few simple living room updates can make the<br />

world of difference, giving you a big design impact for<br />

very little effort or cost. Follow these great decorating<br />

ideas for transforming your living room from so-so to<br />

absolutely stunning!<br />

STYLE WITH PURPOSE<br />

Create a stylish bookshelf by choosing items that work<br />

together and create balance. Pick two or three colours,<br />

and then space the hues throughout the shelves<br />

evenly, but not symmetrically. Add stacks of books<br />

to stagger the height of your accessories throughout<br />

the shelf.<br />

HANGING LIGHTS<br />

Instead of traditional table or floor lamps, hang a<br />

pendant light above your side tables for an updated<br />

look.<br />

MIx AND MATCH<br />

Inject playfulness into your living room with pillows. The<br />

key to combining a variety of fabrics is finding prints in<br />

similar colours.<br />

STYLISH DIVISION<br />

If your home's entryway opens into your living room,<br />

define the spaces with a sleek room divider. You can<br />

try adding a glass panel to separate the entry from the<br />

living room, creating a sense of division, while keeping<br />

the space's open and airy feeling.<br />

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OVERSIzED ARTWORK<br />

Hang a large piece of artwork. Not only does it create a<br />

focal point for the room, but it's also a quick and easy<br />

fix for filling an empty wall.<br />

CUSTOMISE FURNISHINGS<br />

Dress up upholstered furniture with nail head trim. Even<br />

spacing between the nail heads is essential to creating<br />

a professional-looking piece, but try different spacing<br />

widths to add visual interest.<br />

CREATE A GALLERY<br />

Gather an assortment of prints and photos to create<br />

a gallery wall, the perfect focal point for a living room.<br />

Arrange the pieces asymmetrically to add interest and<br />

give more personality to the room.<br />

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RECOVER A CHAIR<br />

Update a classic chair with contemporary fabric and<br />

use a confident mix of vintage pieces with modern<br />

textiles to define a living room<br />

WALLS WITH TExTURE<br />

Add texture and interest to your walls with contemporary<br />

wallpaper or brightly coloured cloth.<br />

ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS<br />

A detailed ceiling can complete the look of any room.<br />

Wood beams with exposed knots and grain can create<br />

texture and add warmth.


CRAFTED LIVING SPACES<br />

Oriental Living is a contemporary Asian furniture gallery featuring exclusive award-winning brands<br />

with an extensive range of handcrafted furniture and home decor objects.<br />

SAMUI 9/18 Moo1 Maenam, Koh <strong>Samui</strong> 84330, Thailand T +66 (0) 77 247 675 E info@oriental-living.net<br />

PHUKET 424 Srisoonthorn Road Cherngtalay, Phuket 83110, Thailand T +66 (0) 76 325 419 E info@oriental-living.net


inside & out l food for thought<br />

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SUMMER SALADS<br />

The weather is heating up and<br />

our bodies are starting to crave<br />

lighter food. There is nothing<br />

easier than throwing together<br />

a salad – you don't even need<br />

a recipe, simply throw all your<br />

favourite vegetables, herbs and<br />

even fruits into a bowl and dress<br />

it with a delicious dressing and<br />

you're ready to go! Here are two<br />

salads to help inspire your next<br />

creation...


LEMON & THAI BASIL PRAWN SALAD<br />

INGREDIENTS<br />

• Fresh uncooked prawns - peeled and deveined<br />

• 4 cloves garlic - chopped<br />

• Thai Basil - small handful chopped finely<br />

• 1 small lemon or lime<br />

• Fresh grated ginger<br />

• 1 tbs coconut oil<br />

Sauté garlic and herbs in coconut oil over medium<br />

heat add shrimp and cook until just pink. Squeeze over<br />

some fresh lemon/ lime juice and remove from heat<br />

DRESSING INGREDIENTS<br />

• Sesame oil<br />

• Rice wine vinegar<br />

• Touch soy sauce<br />

• 1 clove garlic finely chopped<br />

• 1tsp grated ginger<br />

Mix all dressing ingredients together well (put in a jar<br />

and shake!)<br />

Serve prawns with couscous, rice or quinoa to give<br />

this salad more body, mix in some lettuce leaves and<br />

other greens, the Thai basil, top with prawns and pour<br />

over the dressing for an amazingly refreshing and<br />

delicious salad!<br />

CUCUMBER & CORIANDER SALAD<br />

INGREDIENTS<br />

• Cucumber - 1, traditional small sized chopped<br />

• Tomato - 1 small (preferably heirloom variety),<br />

chopped<br />

• Red Onion - 1/2 cup, finely chopped<br />

• Coriander - a handful, chopped<br />

• Lemon Juice - 1 tbsp<br />

• Salt<br />

• Pepper<br />

Mix all the above together and keep in the refrigerator<br />

for at least half an hour before serving. Enjoy!<br />

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inside & out l retail therapy<br />

LIVING ACCENTS<br />

Every living room requires accessories to really bring<br />

out the personality of the room as well as make it<br />

inviting, warm and reflect who you are as a single,<br />

couple or a family. You do not have to go overboard.<br />

Select a few key pieces to really make the room pop<br />

they can be quirky, modern, antique or a complete<br />

mix for something really different. Have fun, play<br />

around and don't take it too seriously!<br />

Visit www.oriental-living.net for these and other stunning<br />

homewares<br />

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1. Howard Elliott 21184 Talida Mirror - Amazon.com<br />

2. Tibia Pendant Lamp - Corner 43<br />

3. Fjälltåg Cushions - Ikea<br />

4. Replica Front Design Rabbit Lamp - Nathan Rhodes<br />

1.<br />

2.<br />

3.<br />

4.<br />

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AngthongVillas<br />

Sunset Sea and Mountain Views Lipa Noi<br />

Lots for Sale<br />

1.4 Million Baht per Rai<br />

Lots From 497,000 Baht<br />

“Земельные участки на продажу: - от 1,4 млн. бат за 1 “рай” (1600 кв. м),<br />

Земельные участки, площадью менее 1 “рая” - от 497 000 бат”<br />

C5<br />

568<br />

Sqm<br />

B3<br />

1068 Sqm<br />

C6<br />

604<br />

Sqm<br />

B4<br />

1220 Sqm<br />

Sold<br />

C7<br />

692<br />

Sqm<br />

C8<br />

628<br />

Sqm<br />

C Lots: 875 Baht Per Sqm<br />

B5<br />

1276 Sqm<br />

C9<br />

800 Sqm<br />

C9<br />

756 Sqm<br />

B1<br />

1600 Sqm<br />

B1<br />

1536 Sqm<br />

• Ready to build all Chanote Title<br />

• Approved Plans in place (2-5 Bedrooms)<br />

• Electric and water to lots<br />

• Additonal Lots Available for investment<br />

INVESTORS WELCOME !<br />

B Lots:<br />

1,000 Baht<br />

Per Sqm<br />

Angthong Villas Tel: +66 (0)8 9972 1539<br />

E-mail: karamat2011@hotmail.com<br />

www.samuivilla.asia<br />

Sea Scale Tel: +66 (0)8 1499 9353<br />

B Lots: 1.6 Million Baht Per Rai<br />

C Lots: 1.4 Million Baht Per Rai


inside & out l outdoor living<br />

The last two issues we have shown you how to build<br />

the basis of your sala. This issue we complete the sala.<br />

The sala roof can be done in several ways, but here is<br />

a technique that requires a small amount of materials<br />

and that will make the sala durable. The first step of<br />

the process is to install the top plates over the 4×4<br />

wooden posts.<br />

Use 4×4 beams and install them in a professional<br />

manner. Consider asking a friend to hold the beams<br />

into place, while you drive in the screws.<br />

HOW TO BUILD SALA TOP PLATE<br />

In this image, you should notice the proper technique<br />

to join the top plates. Therefore, you have to cut their<br />

ends in an L-shape and join them together on top of<br />

the posts. After you join the top plates, you have to drill<br />

pilot holes and drive in several 6” screws.<br />

HOW TO BUILD SALA ROOF<br />

Afterwards, install 2×4 rafters, to build the main frame<br />

of the roof. The procedure is straightforward, if you use<br />

the right techniques and tools. First, cut a 6×6 king<br />

post (4” high) and secure it into place by installing two<br />

opposite rafters, with 4” screws (toenail the rafters to<br />

the king post).<br />

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BUILD YOUR OWN SALA<br />

THE LAST INSTALMENT<br />

Next, install the rest of the 2×4 intermediate rafters, as<br />

in the image. Work with great care and make sure the<br />

intermediate rafters are placed symmetrically. Secure<br />

them to the top plates and to the king post with several<br />

4” screws, as in the image.<br />

The roofing of your sala can be done in several ways:<br />

on one hand you can install 2×4 wooden boards,<br />

while on the other hand you can use large sheets of<br />

plywood and roofing paper. Irrespective of your choice,<br />

we recommend you to secure the wooden boards or<br />

the plywood sheets with appropriate screws, every 10”<br />

along the rafters.<br />

HOW TO BUILD A SALA ROOF PLANS<br />

After you have installed the wooden boards or the<br />

plywood sheets, you have to cover the surface with


oofing paper. Next, you should install asphalt shingles,<br />

wooden shingles or metal sheets.<br />

From our experience, we can say that the costs are<br />

similar, therefore you have to choose the option that<br />

suits your needs and tastes. Work with great care and<br />

make sure the nails don’t go through the roofing (use<br />

1/2” roofing nails).<br />

HOW TO BUILD SALA RAILINGS<br />

Building the balusters of the sala is an essential task of<br />

your project, therefore you have to tackle it with great<br />

care and attention. There are many design options to<br />

choose from, therefore you should choose the one that<br />

fits your tastes.<br />

In our example, we have used 2×2 balusters, placed<br />

every 3”. The balusters should be 28-32” high, but you<br />

can adjust them according to your needs.<br />

In order to build the balusters, you have to use proper<br />

techniques. The bottom and top railings should be<br />

secured with screws driven at angle, or locked with<br />

corner brackets.<br />

HOW TO BUILD SALA FRIEzE<br />

Use 2×4 boards to build the bottom and head rail of<br />

the frieze and 2×2 molding to build the balusters. In<br />

addition, make sure everything fits into place properly<br />

and has a neat look. In order to secure the balusters<br />

into place, drive nails through the bottom and top rail<br />

in the balusters.<br />

Fill the cracks and holes with wood putty and leave it<br />

to harden. Sand the wooden surfaces of the square<br />

sala with medium-grit sandpaper and protect the<br />

construction against water damage, by applying<br />

several coats of varnish.<br />

Building the perfect sala is a subjective matter,<br />

therefore we recommend you to choose its design<br />

and size from the very beginning, according to your<br />

needs and tastes.<br />

Source: http://www.howtospecialist.com<br />

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Villa Size : 900 sq.m.<br />

No. of Bedrooms : 4<br />

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BOPHUT VILLA<br />

PRICE : THB 36,500,000<br />

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Property Type : Beach Front Villa<br />

Location : Bophut<br />

Land Size : 630 sq.m.<br />

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Land Size : 500 sq.m.<br />

Villa Size : 130 sq.m.<br />

No. of Bedrooms : 3<br />

Facilities : Private pool<br />

BANG RAK VILLA<br />

PRICE : THB 39,000,000<br />

HB027<br />

Property Type : Beach Front Villa<br />

Location : Bang Rak<br />

Land Size : 844 sq.m.<br />

Villa Size : 250 sq.m.<br />

No. of Bedrooms : 3<br />

Facilities : Private pool<br />

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BOPHUT VILLA<br />

PRICE : THB 35,000,000<br />

HV084<br />

Property Type : Ocean View Villa<br />

Location : Bophut<br />

Land Size : 1,600 sq.m.<br />

Villa Size : 640 sq.m.<br />

No. of Bedrooms : 4<br />

Facilities : Private pool<br />

BOPHUT HILL VILLA HV123<br />

PRICE : THB 22,000,000<br />

Property Type : Ocean View Villa<br />

Location : Bophut<br />

Land Size : 800 sq.m.<br />

Villa Size : 600 sq.m.<br />

No. of Bedrooms : 4<br />

Facilities : Private pool<br />

HEADLAND VILLA<br />

PRICE : THB 27,750,000<br />

HB052<br />

Property Type : Ocean Front Villa<br />

Location : Taling Ngam<br />

Land Size : 464 sq.m.<br />

Villa Size : 121 sq.m.<br />

No. of Bedrooms : 2<br />

Facilities<br />

access<br />

: Private pool and beach<br />

CHAWENG NOI<br />

PRICE : THB 14,000,000<br />

HG076<br />

Property Type : Ocean View Villa<br />

Location : Bang Po<br />

Land Size : 556 sq.m.<br />

Villa Size : 232 sq.m.<br />

No. of Bedrooms : 3<br />

Facilities : Private pool<br />

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LAMAI VILLA<br />

PRICE : THB 16,000,000<br />

HV122<br />

Property Type : Ocean View Villa<br />

Location : Lamai<br />

Villa Size : 300 sq.m.<br />

No. of Bedrooms : 4<br />

Facilities : Private pool<br />

BIG BUDDHA VILLA<br />

PRICE : THB 12,900,000<br />

HV115<br />

Property Type : Ocean View Villa<br />

Location : Big Buddha Beach<br />

Land Size : 448 sq.m.<br />

Villa Size : 435 sq.m.<br />

No. of Bedrooms : 5<br />

Facilities : Private pool<br />

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LIPA NOI – 1.4 RAI B142<br />

PRICE : THB 33,000,000<br />

Th is beautiful piece of beach land is located<br />

in the south-west of the island. Featuring<br />

22 meters white sandy beach frontage with<br />

full infrastructure present. Benefi ting from<br />

spectacular views to the West, and within a<br />

secure development with Chanote title.<br />

CHAWENG – 3,084 SQ.M. V175<br />

PRICE : THB 13,500,000<br />

Fantastic panoramic ocean views showing<br />

most of famous Chaweng Bay from these<br />

3,084 sqm. Located in one of the most<br />

privacy area which is on the top of the<br />

hillside area, and adjacent to Chaweng<br />

beach. Th is land is perfect for someone who<br />

would like breathtaking scenery the gulf of<br />

Th ailand.<br />

LIPA YAI – 8 RAI V181<br />

PRICE : THB 10,000,000<br />

Superb panoramic ocean view land located at<br />

Lipa Yai, just 5 minutes from Public Beach.<br />

Th e land benefi ts from ocean view of gulf<br />

of Th ailand which probably the best sunset<br />

view of the island. Th is is perfect for new<br />

development or investment in the future.<br />

BOPHUT – 1,376 SQ.M. V177<br />

PRICE : THB 4,800,000<br />

Breathtaking panoramic ocean views over<br />

looking Gulf of Th ailand and view of <strong>Phangan</strong><br />

Island. Perfect plot to build a dream luxury<br />

villa and great location for residence area. Just<br />

5 mins. to fi sherman’ s village and 10 mins. to<br />

Famous Chaweng Area. Full access through<br />

the land with all mandatory infrastructure;<br />

water and electricity. Do not miss a chance<br />

to own this now!!!<br />

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TALING NGAM – 3 RAI V173<br />

PRICE : THB 21,000,000<br />

3 rai (4,800 sqm.) stunning hillside land<br />

plot located in Taling gnam, exclusive and<br />

private area on the south west of the island.<br />

Th e land has sunset sea views across the south<br />

west coast of Koh <strong>Samui</strong>, views over Ang<br />

Th ong National Marine Park and the famous<br />

Five Islands. Infrastructure in place; 3-phase<br />

electricity, concrete road and underground<br />

water.<br />

BOPHUT – 1564 SQ.M. V148<br />

PRICE : THB 4,250,000<br />

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developments as sit on the best location of<br />

this area. Land come with 2 road acesses so<br />

multiple layout can be create. Th e owner got<br />

this land direct from original land owner and<br />

price is lower than the market value now.<br />

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LEAM YAI – 26.3 RAI B005<br />

PRICE : ON APPLICATION<br />

Th is land is located on the northwest headland of the island. Th e<br />

land is on the hillside but slopes towards the beachfront, with 420<br />

metres of beach frontage. Th e site has great sunset and sunrise<br />

views and panoramic sea views overlooking Koh <strong>Phangan</strong> to<br />

the north. It is 800 metres from the ring road and 13-km from<br />

Chaweng and the airport; about 10-15 minutes drive away.<br />

Th is land is perfect for a hotel/resort project or vacation<br />

villas because of the tranquility and privacy. Set in beautiful<br />

surroundings, lush tropical green hillside forest and<br />

landscaped with an array of coconut trees. Th e site comes<br />

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BEACH FRONT VILLAS<br />

PRICE : PRICE ON APPLICATION<br />

Property Type : Beach Front Villa<br />

Location : Bophut<br />

Land Size : 1,000 sq.m.<br />

Villa Size : 430 sq.m.<br />

No. of Bedrooms : 4<br />

Dhevatara Residence has been designed to maximize enjoyment<br />

of the <strong>Samui</strong> climate and completely encompasses the concept of<br />

the indoor/outdoor tropical living experience. It’s a villa where the<br />

natural, peaceful environment is an integral part of any stay. Large<br />

open terraces and garden areas; bi-folding glass doors creating a totally<br />

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in addition to the private entrance onto a tranquil stretch of beach.<br />

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ealty in focus l property report<br />

LIABILITY FOR CONSTRUCTION<br />

DEFECTS IN THAILAND<br />

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In real estate acquisitions, in particular when it<br />

comes to new buildings, an important part of the<br />

process is managing issues related to construction<br />

defects. Such defects may range from small snags<br />

to major problems. From the legal point of view, the<br />

responsibility for the rectification of the defects stands<br />

in the foreground.<br />

The defects warranty by the contractor (in the case<br />

of a construction agreement) or seller (in the case of<br />

a house sale and purchase agreement) includes an<br />

obligation to provide the building in a condition that<br />

was agreed upon in the contract between the parties,<br />

including exhibits such as copies of construction<br />

drawings, bill of quantities, etc. The warranty applies<br />

for a certain period of time, the defects liability period,<br />

which starts with the acceptance and handover of<br />

the building.<br />

1. DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE OF CON-<br />

STRUCTION WORKS<br />

If defects of a new building are discovered at an early<br />

stage, before or upon delivery of the works, there are<br />

generally two options for the employer of construction<br />

works:<br />

The construction works are rejected and not accepted<br />

as complete, due to major defects and/or works that<br />

are not according to the contractual specifications.<br />

The construction works are accepted as complete,<br />

however a list of minor defects is submitted to the<br />

developer for rectification and repair. In this case,<br />

these defects would be considered notified and the<br />

defects liability period would stop running, i.e. the<br />

liability period would not be an issue any more for<br />

the employer with regards to these defects. It should<br />

be noted that the use of a house by the employer<br />

in principle can constitute an implied acceptance.<br />

An implied acceptance however requires that the<br />

purchaser’s actions create the impression that he really<br />

wants to accept the construction works as defect free.<br />

2. DEFECTS NOTICE<br />

If a defect is discovered after delivery and acceptance<br />

of the works, the developer, or seller respectively,<br />

should be notified immediately. Usually, the contract<br />

will set forth formal requirements of the notice which<br />

need to be observed, in many cases a specific and<br />

detailed procedure is stipulated in the contract. If the<br />

contract does not address this issue, the applicable<br />

Thai laws then need to be reviewed to determine the<br />

right procedure. Accordingly, the notification should be<br />

sent by registered mail and a reasonable time period<br />

should be given for rectification. The defects should be<br />

identified in a “defects list”. The defects liability period<br />

is inhibited upon delivery of a formal notice. Therefore,<br />

the developer will still be liable for rectification of the<br />

defects if the notice period expires after delivery of<br />

the notice.<br />

3. DEFECTS LIABILITY PERIOD<br />

Primary means to determine the duration of the liability<br />

period for defects is again the agreement between<br />

the parties and its specific terms and if it does not<br />

address the issue, pertinent Thai lawsneed to be<br />

reviewed. For construction works, the rules for the<br />

hire of works according to Section 587 ff. of the Thai<br />

Civil and Commercial Code (“CCC”) apply. According<br />

to Section 601 CCC, no action against the contractor<br />

can be entered into later than one year after the defect<br />

appeared.<br />

According to Section 600 CCC, the contractor is liable<br />

for defects of a building (except wooden building)<br />

within only five years after delivery of the work. This<br />

is the maximum defects liability period from delivery,<br />

also in the case of hidden defects. The terms of<br />

Section 600 CCC only apply if the contract does not<br />

say otherwise. Section 600 II CCC sets forth that no<br />

limitation shall apply if the contractor has concealed<br />

the defect. For the purchase of an existing house, as<br />

opposed to the hire of construction works, Sections<br />

472 ff. CCC, apply. No action for liability for defects<br />

can be entered into later than one year after discovery<br />

of the defect. It is however important to note that the<br />

defect must have existed at the time of delivery. If the<br />

duration of the liability is reduced to an unduly short<br />

period, consumer protection laws may to be taken into<br />

consideration as well.<br />

4. LIABILITY PERIOD IN CASE OF PURCHASE<br />

OF A CONDOMINIUM UNIT<br />

For the defects liability for units of a new condominium<br />

unit, specific rules apply. They are set forth in the<br />

Condominium Act and its respective regulations. An<br />

official template for condominium sale and purchase<br />

agreements, issued by the Ministry of Interior, sets forth<br />

a minimum defects liability period of two years for nonstructural<br />

defects and five years for structural defects.<br />

These minimum requirements are compulsory and<br />

cannot be abrogated by agreement. Consequently,<br />

shorter defects liability periods would not be honored<br />

by a court and replaced by the minimum periods. The<br />

standard agreement further sets forth an obligation<br />

of the seller to remedy defects within a time period<br />

of 30 days. Please note that the aforementioned only<br />

applies for new freehold condominium units, not for<br />

resale transactions or apartment buildings without<br />

a condominium license or for leasehold interest in<br />

condominium units.<br />

Source: FRANK | Legal & Tax www.frank-thailand.com<br />

info@frank-thailand.com<br />

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ealty in focus l legal buzz<br />

This article was written by<br />

Jeffrey Martin,<br />

Senior Associate withLimcharoen,<br />

Hughes & Glanville (<strong>Samui</strong>).<br />

For further information,<br />

please contact our<br />

Koh <strong>Samui</strong> office at 07 724-6185<br />

or email Jeffrey@Limcharoen.com.<br />

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PROPERTY OWNERSHIP<br />

IN THAILAND<br />

Koh <strong>Samui</strong> is fast receiving recognition as a high-end luxury tourist<br />

destination, and second home for well-to-do investors and retirees.<br />

From beachfront villas, to panoramic hillside apartments, the real estate<br />

options available in <strong>Samui</strong> rival the world’s top destinations. However,<br />

foreign persons looking to acquire long term interests in real estate within<br />

Koh <strong>Samui</strong> should be aware that the land laws in Thailand are distinct<br />

from those in some other jurisdictions. Most strikingly, subject to certain<br />

exceptions, in Thailand, foreigners are prohibited from acquiring freehold<br />

interest in land.<br />

This article explores the legal structures available to foreigners wishing to<br />

invest in real estate within Thailand.<br />

LEASEHOLD<br />

Foreigners are entitled to acquire a maximum 30 year lease over land. That<br />

lease is registered in the relevant land office thereby securing the lessee’s<br />

interest in the land. While it is possible for the lessee to obtain options to<br />

renew the lease for subsequent 30 year terms, those renewal options may<br />

not be registered in the land office. As a consequence, the lessee only has<br />

a contractual right to renew the options, which may be difficult to enforce<br />

after the expiry of the first 30 year term, particularly if the lessor sells its<br />

interest in the land or passes away.<br />

Given that a lease provides little security beyond the initial 30 year term, on<br />

its own, it is generally the least advantageous option available to foreign<br />

investors. Nonetheless, as explained below, the acquisition of a registered<br />

lease is an important component of the ideal legal structure available to<br />

foreign investors.<br />

OWNERSHIP OF BUILDINGS<br />

Foreign investors should be aware that Thai law does permit foreign<br />

persons to acquire ownership of buildings situated on land, which may<br />

indeed provide greater security to the investor. However, it is important to<br />

ensure that the paperwork exhibiting ownership of any buildings is in order<br />

to avoid complications upon re-sale.<br />

SHARE OWNERSHIP<br />

According to Thai law, a limited Thai company is permitted to acquire<br />

ownership of land, and a foreign person is permitted to acquire a minority<br />

interest in a limited Thai company. A limited Thai company must have at


least 3 shareholders, the majority of which must be Thai individuals or entities (i.e., if there are 3 shareholders, 2<br />

shareholders must be Thai; and if there are 4 shareholders, 3 must be Thai). In addition, those Thai shareholders<br />

must collectively own 51% of the shares, although land office practices generally favour a 61% Thai holding.<br />

It is extremely important to note that Thai law requires that the Thai shareholders be genuine investors and not<br />

merely “nominee” or “sham” shareholders, as the use of such nominee schemes are illegal in Thailand.<br />

PROTECTED LEASEHOLD STRUCTURE<br />

A number of savvy investors in Koh <strong>Samui</strong> have elected to employ a so-called protected leasehold structure.<br />

Using this structure, a limited Thai company acquires ownership of land (see above). Furthermore, the foreign<br />

investor sets up an offshore company, which in addition to acquiring a 30 year lease over the land (along with the<br />

contractual rights of renewal described above), acquires 39% of the shares in the Thai land holding company, and<br />

may or may not acquire ownership of any structure located on the land. In addition, the Thai land holding company<br />

is set up with special Articles of Association, which provide certain “veto” rights to the minority shareholder (i.e.,<br />

the offshore company), which will prevent the majority Thai shareholders from prejudging the foreign investment,<br />

and in some instances may secure the contractual lease renewals.<br />

CONDOMINIUM UNITS<br />

As an exception to the general rule, foreigners are permitted to acquire title tantamount to freehold ownership<br />

of a registered condominium unit. In accordance with the Condominium Act BE (2522) (1979) (as amended),<br />

foreign investors are permitted to own up to 49% of the private living space of a registered condominium building.<br />

The remaining 51% of the private living space of a condominium building must be owned by Thai individuals or<br />

qualifying Thai companies. The take up of condominium units by Thai persons in resort areas such as Koh <strong>Samui</strong><br />

is usually much less than in urban areas such as Bangkok, and consequently, in order to comply with the Thai<br />

ownership quota, the majority of “Thai-owned” units are often leased to foreigners.<br />

This article is intended to provide a general survey of land laws in Thailand, and is in no way comprehensive. As<br />

in any jurisdiction, one should always consult with legal counsel before entering into any significant transaction.<br />

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A contract involving a real estate transaction usually includes a provision<br />

for fees and taxes. Very often the burden of payment of such fees and<br />

taxes is contractually shifted to the purchaser.<br />

It is already common knowledge that the Condominium Act No. 4 B.E.<br />

2551 (“CA”), specifically restricts the freedom of contract in this regard<br />

and regulates which party is subject to the payment of the specific<br />

business tax (“SBT”) when it comes to the transfer of a condominium from<br />

a developer to a purchaser. The restriction for condominium developers<br />

requesting payment of the SBT from the purchaser through a clause in the<br />

condominium sale and purchase agreement is well documented in the CA.<br />

Interestingly, certain regulations applicable prior to the CA seem to be well<br />

forgotten by condominium developers in Thailand. Therefore, contracts<br />

entered into prior to the enactment of the CA also frequently include<br />

clauses that shift the burden of the SBT payment to the purchaser.<br />

Developers are insisting on such payment in accordance with such an<br />

agreement by arguing that the CA which outlaws such a provision was<br />

not applicable on the date of execution of the agreement. Many buyers<br />

are unaware that such clauses have been unenforceable even prior to the<br />

enactment of the CA.<br />

Sections 35bis, 35ter and 35quarter of the Consumer Protection Act in<br />

conjunction with the corresponding Announcements for Condominium<br />

Business stated well before the applicability of the CA that the SBT is<br />

payable solely by the developer. Such regulations specifically overrule any<br />

contract term entered into by the developer and the purchaser relating to<br />

the SBT liability of the purchaser.<br />

Since the SBT at its current rate of 3.3 percent of the purchase price is a<br />

significant cost to the developer, it is not uncommon that the developer<br />

refuses to accept the applicability of the Consumer Protection Act<br />

and is unwilling to transfer the condominium to the purchaser without<br />

receiving the SBT amount first. In such an event will the purchaser need<br />

to enforce the contract and the law. However, the settlement of the issue<br />

of SBT liability or the settlement of other contractual issues between the<br />

parties through the local courts can be agonisingly slow. It is therefore<br />

important to understand that the parties have the option to settle their<br />

dispute fast and efficient through the mechanism of “alternative dispute<br />

resolution”. The “alternative” means “other than going to court”. One<br />

such longstanding alternative gaining evermore international recognition,<br />

is arbitration. Arbitration is the most commonly used formal alternative to<br />

domestic court proceedings, especially for disputes between parties in<br />

different countries. From a legal perspective Thailand was a relative “late<br />

comer” to the arbitration scene, enacting its first law governing arbitration<br />

in 1987. Then in 2002 Thailand enacted the current Arbitration Act which


eplaced the 1987 law. The Arbitration Act governs not only domestic, but also any international arbitrations<br />

conducted in Thailand.<br />

In order to submit a dispute to arbitration, it is required that both parties agree to it. Section 11 of the Arbitration<br />

Act defines such an arbitration agreement as “an agreement by the parties to submit to arbitration all or certain<br />

disputes which have arisen or which may arise between them in respect of a defined legal relationship, whether<br />

contractual or not. An arbitration agreement might be in the form of an arbitration clause in a contract or in<br />

the form or a separate agreement.” The arbitration agreement needs to be in writing and signed by both parties.<br />

Thus, it is not possible for one party to unilaterally and without the approval of the other party to submit a dispute<br />

to arbitration. If the parties failed to include an arbitration clause to an agreement and a dispute arises, the dispute<br />

must be settled by the local courts as long as both parties do not agree to arbitration proceedings. Therefore, it is<br />

advisable to include a well drafted arbitration clause in an agreement, preferably in the initial contract document,<br />

before any dispute that requires a third party adjudicator arises. In our experience, once such a dispute arises,<br />

getting the parties to agree on anything, including how to resolve the dispute can be very difficult, if not impossible.<br />

But if you are going to use the arbitration alternative then its is highly advisable to select and include in your<br />

arbitration agreement a professional arbitration institute that can provide the procedural and administrative<br />

support requisite for the conduct of proper arbitration proceeding. Internationally, perhaps the most commonly<br />

known such institute is the International Chamber of Commerce’s International Court of Arbitration (the “ICC”)<br />

which is headquartered Paris, France but which conducts arbitrations worldwide. Founded in 1923, the ICC<br />

established its own rules of arbitration that govern the proceedings between the parties themselves and between<br />

the parties and the ICC. These rules of arbitration are “universal” and govern all ICC proceedings worldwide.<br />

Locally, Thailand established its own “Thai Arbitration Institute of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Office, Office of<br />

the Judiciary” (the “TAI”) to provide arbitration services within Thailand. The TAI also has its own rules that govern<br />

its arbitration proceedings. Finally, the Board of Trade of Thailand also offers arbitration services which are provided<br />

by its “Thai Commercial Arbitration Institute” and which are conducted under its own rules.<br />

The parties to an arbitration agreement are free to choose what rules should govern the arbitration proceedings by<br />

choosing one of the aforementioned service providers. It should be noted that the choice of the service provider<br />

not only has an impact on the fees charged for the arbitration service, but could also have an impact on the<br />

recourse a winning party has to claim for compensation for legal fees incurred during the arbitration proceedings<br />

Arbitration proceeding are generally quick, in fact the ICC rules generally require a decision and an award within<br />

8 months of the arbitrator’s appointment. In the case of the TAI it is within 6 months of such appointment.<br />

Arbitration proceedings can be conducted in any language the parties choose. In general, the parties get to<br />

chose the arbitrator, thus they control their competence and may even select someone with particular expertise<br />

and experience relevant to the dispute at hand. And an award issued by any of the above mentioned arbitration<br />

institutes is enforceable in any country that is the signatory to the 1958 U.N. Convention on the recognition and<br />

Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (“New York Convention”). Thailand is a signatory to the New York<br />

Convention and an arbitration award made here will be enforceable outside of Thailand in any other signatory<br />

country (currently 145 countries worldwide). And pursuant to the Arbitration Act any such award will also be<br />

enforceable inside of Thailand.<br />

Accordingly, formal arbitration can be an outstanding alternative to Thai court proceedings in enforcing your<br />

contractual rights, whether it relates to the unlawful contractual obligation to pay SBT or any other contractual<br />

dispute.<br />

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REPLAY<br />

Aspiring to the very best in elegant living, Replay<br />

Condominiums affords a rare opportunity to those<br />

seeking to own a condominium offering unparalleled<br />

levels of quality, creativity, diversity and community.<br />

Set in the heart of <strong>Samui</strong> Island at Bophut beach,<br />

Replay Condominium enjoys what is arguably <strong>Samui</strong>’s<br />

most prestigious and sought-after address.<br />

With its superb concept, stunning coastline,<br />

magnificent golden beaches and with a wealth of<br />

leisure activities including Replay Sport Area Club<br />

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comprising of an Oceanside tennis court, tropical<br />

island swimming pool, street basket ball, state of the<br />

art health and fitness, and kids playground, Replay<br />

Condominium is becoming the most sophisticated and<br />

cosmopolitan residential project on <strong>Samui</strong>.<br />

With it's recent official launch, Replay makes island<br />

living accessible to all with low entry price points – so<br />

now everyone can own a slice of paradise!<br />

For more information visit www.replaysamui.com or<br />

email danai@replaysamui.com


TIME TO SPARK!<br />

SPARK! is a group of spectacular international<br />

volunteer circus performers who come together<br />

to bring joy to groups of disadvantaged children<br />

in refugee camps, migrant schools, hospitals and<br />

orphanages along the Thai Burmese border.<br />

They reach over 4,000 children each year with their<br />

circus-style fire show, playshops and donations of<br />

toys, art supplies, and creative tools. SPARK's goal<br />

is to lighten their days with magic, wonder, laughter<br />

and smiles. SPARK! is completely volunteer based,<br />

POWER UP<br />

Following the recent electricity blackouts on and<br />

around Koh <strong>Samui</strong> island, numerous residents and<br />

business owners have decided to install their own<br />

sustainable electricity generators.<br />

With reports of more blackouts to follow and<br />

considering that <strong>Samui</strong> is in the busy season, it is<br />

understandable that many business and property<br />

owners are concerned about the potential financial<br />

losses that a new extended power interruption might<br />

bring along.<br />

There are various suppliers of emergency backup<br />

systems on the island, with a range of available models<br />

and sizes to suit varying customer requirements;<br />

however most dealers will acknowledge that the<br />

CUMMINS’ brand is the prestige name of sustainable<br />

power generators and emergency backup systems<br />

worldwide.<br />

Adept Asia currently has a limited selection of genuine<br />

CUMMINS’ brand generators, complete with Stamford<br />

and relies entirely on your generous donations and<br />

community support.<br />

With recent fundraisers on Koh <strong>Phangan</strong> at <strong>Samui</strong><br />

Sanctuary as well as Koh <strong>Samui</strong> at Bandara Resort<br />

and Spa, the tireless efforts of SPARK do not go<br />

unnoticed. If you would like to make a donation or<br />

join SPARK and help those in need (as well as have<br />

an absolute ball doing so!) then see their website for<br />

details www.sparkcircus.org or visit their facebook<br />

page www.facebook.com/sparkcircus.<br />

Alternators and automatic transfer switch, in stock on<br />

the island, ready for immediate installation.<br />

If you have a hotel, resort, restaurant, rental property<br />

or any other business, you should consider installing a<br />

sustainable power supply. There is a limited availability<br />

for immediate installation, so make sure to inquire as<br />

soon as possible.<br />

For more information, please contact Mr. Lea Prince<br />

by phone on +66 (0) 819 783 712 or by e-mail at<br />

info@adeptasia.com.<br />

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L U X U R Y<br />

V I L L A S<br />

Luxury Villa Siam is a small independent company<br />

owned and run by English born Tim Keates and Helen<br />

Dix. Established in July 2009, after Tim and Helen<br />

refurbished one of their 3 bedroom villas.<br />

Having built over thirty villas on the island whilst<br />

working in the construction industry, it became obvious<br />

to Tim and Helen that there was a huge potential to<br />

improve their own property, with the aim of making<br />

it more appealing to guests and therefore more<br />

profitable, and so began Luxury Villa Siam's entrance<br />

in to the luxury villa rental and sales arena.<br />

Luxury Villa Siam's flagship villa and one of its first<br />

creations - Baan Lily, is a beautifully designed and<br />

furnished villa set within vast lush tropical gardens,<br />

affording guests privacy alongside a private 12 x 6m<br />

pool. Complete with a 6 seat jacuzzi, Baan Lily is the<br />

perfect home away from home where you can relax<br />

and unwind on a well-earned holiday.<br />

Next to the crystal blue pool, a shaded Thai-style sala<br />

with seating for 6 and an accompanying barbecue<br />

makes for an ideal setting for outdoor dining and<br />

entertaining with friends and family alike. The<br />

surrounding koi pond adds a further air of tranquillity<br />

and peace, completing this outdoor haven.<br />

The villa itself is spacious and grand with high vaulted<br />

ceilings, allowing a feeling of freedom and space. With<br />

its large split-level open plan living areas, Baan Lily<br />

boasts a large and comfortable sofa, a 42 inch flat<br />

screen TV with DVD player and Satellite TV channels<br />

as well as an i-pod dock for hours of entertainment.<br />

The dining area flows directly from the living area with<br />

a striking and elegant dining table for 8 and an intricate<br />

and sizeable stone carving of Ganesha perched above<br />

for a true Thai experience. A fully-fitted Western<br />

style kitchen complete with marble bench tops, gas<br />

hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle,<br />

toaster and all the amenities are available, giving you<br />

everything you may require during a luxury stay.<br />

The master bedroom set to the far left of the house<br />

and accessible from both inside and outside the villa<br />

boasts a stunning 4 poster bed, a walk-in dressing<br />

room, a sleek and stylish en-suite with a bath that<br />

accommodates two people for those romantic<br />

evenings as well as bespoke walnut furnishings<br />

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throughout. The master bedroom also has it's own<br />

large private balcony accessed via large glass double<br />

doors, which affords views of the beautiful gardens<br />

and pool.<br />

The second bedroom located at the back on the far<br />

right of the villa has a comfortable king size bed with an<br />

adjoined well-appointed en-suite bathroom, tastefully<br />

decorated with Thai ornaments and artwork for a<br />

spectacular luxury vila experience.<br />

The third bedroom, located at the front of the villa<br />

on the far right, again has its own king size bed and<br />

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double glass doors, leading out to a small patio and<br />

views overlooking the swimming pool.<br />

The success of Baan Lily within the first year of rentals,<br />

allowed Tim and Helen to complete a second villa,<br />

adding to their collection – Baan Rattana. Similar in<br />

style to Baan Lily, Rattana boasts 3 bedrooms and 3<br />

bathrooms with each bedroom hosting large sliding<br />

glass doors opening on to views of its stunning<br />

infinity-edge swimming pool. The pool itself affords<br />

views of Koh <strong>Samui</strong>'s incredible jungle and mountains,<br />

making it truly special. Open-plan living and dining as<br />

well as fully-fitted modern Western kitchen, easy and<br />

comfortable design and set within large lush gardens


has seen Baan Rattana become a very popular holiday<br />

choice with visitors to Koh <strong>Samui</strong>.<br />

Shortly after the completion of Baan Rattana, yet<br />

another villa was added to Luxury Villa Siam's<br />

portfolio...... but this time the villa was designed with a<br />

distinct Balinese edge and style!<br />

Baan Batur was constructed with 3 separate buildings<br />

in order to maximise outdoor spaces and living. The<br />

3 stunning bedrooms all open directly on to the vast<br />

wooden decking that surrounds the private 12x5m<br />

swimming pool.<br />

Each of Batur's bedrooms offer a high-standard of<br />

comfort as well as walk-in wardrobes and stunning<br />

en-suite bathrooms. Baan Batur's master bedroom<br />

offers that something extra special with its Balinese<br />

flavour, including a walk-in wardrobe, an en-suite with<br />

twin vanity units and the wonderful addition of a large<br />

jacuzzi tub for an amazing luxury experience.<br />

True to Luxury Villa Siam's building ethos, Batur's living<br />

areas are open plan with all the modern conveniences<br />

of home and set within meticulously designed tropical<br />

gardens affording guests privacy with spectacular<br />

mountain views.<br />

Luxury Villa Siam's villas are conveniently located<br />

between the very popular Fisherman's Village in<br />

Bophut and the busy heart of <strong>Samui</strong> – Chaweng,<br />

where shopping, dining, drinking and entertainment<br />

can be found.<br />

Stunning palm fringed white sandy beaches offering<br />

relaxation as well as an array of watersports coupled<br />

with a thriving nightlife makes Koh <strong>Samui</strong> an ideal<br />

holiday destination and Luxury Villa Siam's villas are<br />

simply the perfect retreat for families, couples or friends<br />

looking for the privacy, space and serenity a private villa<br />

offers without losing access to shops, restaurants and<br />

evening entertainment.<br />

Luxury Villa Siam villas are all available for rent or<br />

sale - separately or as a whole business. For more<br />

details please contact Helen + (0) 66 87 922 8381<br />

www.luxuryvillasiam.com<br />

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69/93 Moo 5, T. Maenam Koh <strong>Samui</strong>, Suratthani, Thailand 84320<br />

Tel: +66 (0)77 247 796, Fax: +66 (0)77 247 768<br />

Mobile: +66 (0)8 1921 1473<br />

E-mail: nite_stone@hotmail.com


BRAND NEW HOUSE FOR SALE<br />

Great location, only a few minutes walk to Bang rak beach and a beautiful sunset.<br />

2 en suite bedrooms, 1 kids bedroom, European kitchen, fully teak furnished.<br />

Price on sale 7,500,000THB<br />

Call for viewing +66(0) 81 261 3083


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HOT PROPERTY<br />

TALING NGAM BEACHFRONT HAVEN<br />

DETAILS<br />

• A huge Private Mansion/Masterhouse<br />

• Separate Guest house on the beach<br />

• Private Cinema<br />

• Fully equipped Gym with full size boxing ring<br />

and sea views<br />

• Expansive pool with sea views<br />

• Set on stunning untouched white sandy beach<br />

• Amazing sunset views<br />

• Outdoor bar<br />

• PLUS HUGE Guest Area with<br />

• 2 x private 3 bedroom villas<br />

• 4 x Studio apartments<br />

• Private Pool<br />

• Beach Access<br />

Land size 2 Rai + ( 3400 m2) - Chanote.<br />

PRIvATE AREA<br />

Private Mansion / Masterhouse: 30 m x 12 m, 2<br />

Floors = 720 m2 (2400 M3)<br />

Guest house:13.5 m x 5.5 m = 75 m2 ( 400 m3)<br />

Gym: 13.5 m x 5.5 m = 75 m2 (400 m3)<br />

Pool 1: 12 m x 4 m = 48 m2 ( plus Jacuzzi )<br />

GUEST AREA<br />

Apartments (x4): 4 m x 8.5 m = 34 m2<br />

Villas (x2): 7 m x 10 m = 70 m2 x 2 floors = 140<br />

m2<br />

Guest Pool:16 m x 6 m = 96 m2 (plus Jacuzzi)<br />

Price: 160 Million Thb.<br />

Incl. all indoor and outdoor furniture and fittings,<br />

Cinema, Gym and all equipment<br />

For information contact:<br />

sales@gosamuivillas.com<br />

www.sibajapalmssamui.com<br />

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HOW TO FIND YOUR PERFECT ISLAND RETREAT<br />

Villa rental is fast becoming the preferred holiday accommodation<br />

option for a vast majority of vacationers to Koh <strong>Samui</strong> and<br />

Koh <strong>Phangan</strong>.<br />

Renting a villa as a family or group of friends can<br />

prove far more economical in the long run than hotel<br />

accommodation and can afford you the luxury and<br />

privacy you seek on a holiday without breaking the<br />

bank.<br />

For longer term lets, there is a multitude of options<br />

from private owners to agent lets ranging from basic to<br />

6 star luxury – all you need to do is spend some time<br />

finding the right villa for your long-term living needs.<br />

Holiday villas are generally fully furnished and include<br />

a full western kitchen with appliances, towels and bed<br />

linens, water and electricity and will normally include a<br />

maid service who will come once or more a week to<br />

change linen and tidy the villa, as well as a maintenance<br />

person to take care of the gardens and pool if included.<br />

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There are a host of other optional services on offer such<br />

as a private chef, babysitting, pre-arrival shopping,<br />

laundry, driver or car hire, butler, island tours, personal<br />

training, massage and spa treatments, Thai cooking<br />

lessons...simply do your research and ask lots of<br />

questions when selecting your villa to see what is<br />

available to you during your stay.<br />

If booking your villa from outside of Thailand, it<br />

may be wise to use one of the more established<br />

and recognised agents to ensure you are getting<br />

what you pay for. While it may seem cheaper to go<br />

directly through the home-owner, agencies usually<br />

have representatives in <strong>Samui</strong> and <strong>Phangan</strong> who<br />

can advocate on your behalf. That can include minor<br />

repairs or even moving you to another property if you’re<br />

not satisfied with your original choice. That’s something<br />

that the owner can’t help you with.


<strong>Samui</strong> Beach Village<br />

VILLA LETTING AGENTS<br />

Prices can vary greatly depending on the location of<br />

the villa (closer to the beach or beach-front means you<br />

will pay for the access and view!), the size/bedroom<br />

numbers, the facilities, services and the standard of the<br />

villa - with several levels of luxury available! There are<br />

hundreds of villas available on the islands starting from<br />

basic, mid-level, luxury and beyond – it’s truly reliant on<br />

your budget and your requirements - either way, you<br />

will not be stuck for choice.<br />

Generally a deposit of 50% or more is required to<br />

secure the villa of your choice prior to your holiday<br />

and the remainder paid in full upon arrival, this may<br />

vary from agent to agent. Read the rental agreement<br />

very carefully to make sure you understand what’s<br />

provided as well as any and all conditions, exclusions,<br />

inclusions, costs and penalties.<br />

When you decide on the ideal holiday villa to suit your<br />

needs, you can relish in the fact that you will enjoy<br />

privacy, space and of course the beautiful tropical<br />

surrounds of Koh <strong>Samui</strong> and Koh <strong>Phangan</strong>. Happy<br />

holidaying!<br />

ADVANCE INTER DEVELOPMENT 077 231 625 PALM GROUP ASIA 085 795 9393<br />

ADVANTAGE HOLIDAY VILLAS 077 418 891 PHATHONG RESIDENCE 089 813 5715<br />

BAM BUH 086 061 4280 PLUMERIA PLACE RESIDENCE 077 430 043<br />

GO SAMUI VILLAS 081 787 2853 RBC PROPERTIES 089 894 9088<br />

HORIZON HOMES 077 417 005 SAGE LAND & HOUSE 089 016 9750<br />

INFINITY RESIDENCES & RESORT 089 666 0610 SAMUI BEACH VILLAGE 077 418 256<br />

KALARA INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES 077 246 100 SAMUI DIAMOND PROPERTIES 087 895 4132<br />

KOH SAMUI LAND & HOMES 089 474 1837 SAMUI ESCAPES 077 425 136<br />

KOH SAMUI PROPERTIES 077 484 770 SAMUI ESTATE CORPORATION 077 414 222<br />

LAAN DARA SAMUI 077 414 204 SAMUJANA 081 968 5811<br />

LUXURY VILLAS AND HOMES 077 427 648 SAMUI-PHANGAN PROPERTIES 087 180 7247<br />

LUXURY VILLAS SIAM 087 922 8381 THAILAND RETREATS 077 427 774<br />

LAEM SOR VILLAGE 081 406 1065 THE PARK 077 601 108<br />

OVERSEAS PROPERTY PORTFOLIO 080 535 1725 THE PHUFAR RESIDENCE 081 535 9100<br />

PAI LEAM HOUSE 085 782 4910 THE SEA 077 960 567<br />

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CLAUDIO CERQUETTI<br />

CAPTURING SAMUI...<br />

WhAT bROUGhT YOU TO SAMUI?<br />

Ten years ago I was working in Japan producing<br />

editorial content for photographic technical books and<br />

Thailand was my destination for more relaxed days.<br />

hOW DID YOU bEcOME A PhOTOGRAPhER?<br />

I opened my company 28 years ago in Rome,<br />

transforming my original passion for visual arts that<br />

started when I was teenager.<br />

My family conssists of architects, civil engineers,<br />

painters and sculptors.... so becoming a photographer<br />

was a natural consequence.<br />

WhAT KInD Of PhOTOGRAPhY SERvIcES DO<br />

YOU OffER?<br />

<strong>Real</strong> <strong>Estate</strong> and Resort Groups imagery for Sales and<br />

Marketing, Architectural, Lifestyle, Spa, Professional<br />

Food and 'anticipated views' to show unfinished <strong>Real</strong><br />

<strong>Estate</strong> projects to look as they are 100% ready to sell.<br />

WhAT IS YOUR fAvOURITE TYPE Of PhOTOGRA-<br />

PhY?<br />

Any photography with my retina. Such a superior tool,<br />

it makes everything looks amazing.<br />

DO YOU PREfER DIGITAL PhOTOGRAPhY OR DO<br />

YOU MISS fILM PhOTOGRAPhY?<br />

Definitely digital, is the only format I can deliver straight<br />

to the client. Nowadays, anyway, on my 32Megapixels<br />

camera the quality is practically equivalent to film. But<br />

I have been working for the first 15 years of activity<br />

just on film.<br />

hAvE YOU EvER ShOT AnYOnE fAMOUS?<br />

I mostly hate celebrities and fake myths for masses.<br />

But the famous subjects I have shot, are certainly the<br />

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interiors of Giza Pyramids, some Ancient Roman Cities<br />

lost in the Moroccan desert, few Icelandic volcanoes,<br />

Lhasa Potala and other Tibetan far away temples, the<br />

Angel Jump in Venezuela, a battleship full of World War<br />

Bombs in the bottom of Sudan’s Red Sea, or Angkor<br />

Wat three dimensional tours and several UNESCO<br />

world heritage beauties, and a lot more.<br />

WhAT MAKES YOUR PhOTOGRAPhY SERvIcES<br />

DIffEREnT TO OThERS AvAILAbLE In SAMUI?<br />

My photos help sell a product within one click. I have<br />

written 26 books on technical photography which<br />

have been sold worldwide, my portfolio comprises<br />

of 130 <strong>Real</strong> <strong>Estate</strong> properties and the biggest and<br />

best Resorts Groups (Intercontinental, Conrad,<br />

Anantara, Hilton, W etc). I have the only one specific<br />

work permit for photography in <strong>Samui</strong> as the Chief<br />

of Immigration on this Island recently told me. I also<br />

taught photography at the Academy of Arts in Rome in<br />

the 90’s which helps give me even more depth to areas<br />

of knowledge and work.<br />

ARE ThERE AnY TIPS OR TRIcKS YOU WOULD TELL<br />

PEOPLE fOR TAKInG A GREAT PhOTO?<br />

Look, Look, Look. Camera is the last thing to think<br />

about.<br />

WhAT IS ThE STRAnGEST jOb YOU hAvE bEEn<br />

ASKED TO ShOOT?<br />

May be to shoot an underground waterfall into a<br />

Mexican cave, at the bottom of a dark hole 120 metres<br />

down into the earth. Or Pashupatinat sacred area in<br />

Kathmandu.<br />

For further information contact Claudio on<br />

+66 (0) 8727 04972 or fantasyatwork@yahoo.com


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ARUN BLS 001<br />

Location : Bophut-Koa Pra<br />

Land Size : 1 Rai 1 Ngan 77.3 Sqw.<br />

Access : Public<br />

Title Deeds : Chanote<br />

Price : 4,000,000 THB<br />

MARK LAND BLS 004<br />

Location : Bophut<br />

Land Size : 0 Rai 3 Ngan 91 Sqw.<br />

Access : Public<br />

Title Deeds : Chanote<br />

Price : 5,500,000 THB<br />

BANDARA BLS 002<br />

Location : Bophut<br />

Land Size : 1 Rai 3 Ngan 96 Sqw.<br />

Access : Public<br />

Title Deeds : Chanote<br />

Price : 8,500,000 THB<br />

MONTILA BLS 005<br />

Location : Bophut<br />

Land Size : 1 Rai 2 Ngan 86 Sqw.<br />

Access : Public<br />

Title Deeds : Chanote<br />

Price : 6,800,000 THB<br />

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SUTTILAK BLS 003<br />

Location : Angthong<br />

Land Size : 13 Rai 2 Ngan 2 Sqw.<br />

Access : Public<br />

Title Deeds : Chanote<br />

Price : 22,000,000 THB<br />

CHANWENG SOI10 BHS0003<br />

Location : Bophut<br />

Land Size : 1 Ngan 15 Sqw.<br />

Access : Public<br />

Title Deeds : Chanote<br />

Price : 5,700,000 THB


T: 077 426 936 F: 077 426 946 M: 081 691 1719 Patrick 081 958 5444<br />

www.bs-landandhouse.com E: info@baansuaylandandhouse.com<br />

118/1 Moo 1 Koh <strong>Samui</strong> Ring Rd. (Opp Big C), Bophut, Koh <strong>Samui</strong>, Suratthani<br />

Mr. JIM HOUSE BHS004<br />

Location : Bophut<br />

Land Size : 0 Rai 0 Ngan 55 Sqw.<br />

Access : Public<br />

Title Deeds : Chanote<br />

Price : 5,000,000 THB<br />

LUXURY VILLA HS0066<br />

Location : Bang Por<br />

Land Size : 0 Rai 0 Ngan 225 Sqw.<br />

Access : Public<br />

Title Deeds : Chanote<br />

Price : 35,000,000 THB<br />

TOWNHOUSE HS266BS<br />

Location : Lamai<br />

Land Size : 0 Rai 0 Ngan 42 Sqw.<br />

Access : Public<br />

Title Deeds : Chanote<br />

Price : 2,300,000 THB<br />

BAAN WHITE HOUSE HS0136<br />

Location : Angthong<br />

Land Size : 1 Rai 0 Ngan 0 Sqw<br />

Access : Public<br />

Title Deeds : Chanote<br />

Price : 23,000,000 THB<br />

BAAN TALAY KEAW BHS0005<br />

Location : Ban Bang Rak<br />

Land Size : 0 Rai 1 Ngan 70 Sqw.<br />

Access : Public<br />

Title Deeds : Chanote<br />

Price : 9,900,000 THB<br />

2 VILLAS HS 217JA<br />

Location : Chaweng<br />

Land Size : 1 Rai 1 Ngan 7 Sqw.<br />

Access : Public<br />

Title Deeds : Chanote<br />

Price : 29,500,000 THB<br />

*THOSE PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE


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OWNING YOUR SLICE OF PARADISE<br />

Since it first opened in 2009, Beach Republic has<br />

made a name for itself as a world class beach<br />

club and hotel residences. It’s sophisticated yet<br />

completely unpretentious atmosphere, beautiful<br />

setting, and unique style has continued to make it<br />

a must visit destination for guests from around the<br />

world. It’s Sunday Sessions – featuring The Ultimate<br />

Sunday Brunch Club is a weekly affair that is a hit<br />

with tourists and locals alike and has been featured<br />

by both The New York Times and CNNGo.com – Fah<br />

Thai even called it the island’s best Sunday Brunch.<br />

Adjacent to the Beach Club is Beach Republic The<br />

Residences, which comprises 39 private pool villas<br />

and deluxe apartments. In addition to being available<br />

for nightly rental, many of the rooms are for sale via<br />

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Beach Republic’s exciting new fractional ownership<br />

option. An increasing popular form of ownership<br />

around the world, fractional ownership allows the<br />

owner to purchase only the time that he or she wishes<br />

to use and all maintenance and upkeep is taken care<br />

of by the resort.<br />

To learn more about fractional ownership at Beach<br />

Republic and in general, <strong>Samui</strong> Phagnan Property<br />

<strong>Magazine</strong> recently sat down with Beach Republic’s<br />

Director of Sales Robert Pestello.<br />

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1.What is the proper role of fractional ownership<br />

in the world of international property?<br />

For the buyer, fractional ownership offers owners<br />

access to high-end properties at a low price point,<br />

while providing for a level of flexibility and convenience<br />

that is simply not possible via sole ownership. For the<br />

developer, fractional ownership allows access to a far<br />

greater number of potential buyers while allowing for<br />

increased overall revenue.<br />

2.Is it suitable for use with investment property?<br />

In relation to hotels, resorts, and high-end residential<br />

real estate, fractional ownership can be a strong fit.<br />

However, investment property in terms of commercial<br />

space is unproven.<br />

3.How much of a premium should you expect to<br />

pay compared with the same property sold as a<br />

conventional 100% ownership?<br />

It is fair to pay a premium of anywhere from 1.4 to 2.7<br />

times. However, the premium can fluctuate greatly<br />

depending on many factors including the quality of<br />

use plans, amenities, location, and overall desirability<br />

of the project.<br />

4.How should management charges be<br />

controlled?<br />

Management charges should be 100% transparent<br />

PERIOD. An annual report with all costs should be<br />

provided to owners. Where the amount paid has<br />

surpassed the actual cost, the difference should be


efunded to the owner or applied to the following<br />

year’s charges.<br />

5.Who is buying? Which nationalities? Which<br />

type of people?<br />

As a resort in Koh <strong>Samui</strong>, Thailand we see interest<br />

from Australians, New Zealanders, Europeans, and<br />

North Americans. Convincing Asian nationalities of the<br />

benefits and opportunities of fractional ownership has<br />

been more challenging. Most of the buyers at Beach<br />

Republic are middle aged, middle to upper class and<br />

buy for both use and investment.<br />

6.Where and what type of property are they<br />

buying?<br />

Around the globe, developments located adjacent to<br />

golf courses, ski resorts, and beaches are especially<br />

popular. A unique amenity can increase sales<br />

dramatically. For example at Beach Republic The<br />

Residences, many owners are motivated by the fact<br />

that they receive privileged access to the Beach<br />

Republic Ocean Club, which has been called a mustvisit<br />

destination by international media such as The<br />

New York Times and CNNGo.com.<br />

7.Why are they buying?<br />

More and more people are realizing the tremendous<br />

advantages of fractional ownership. This includes<br />

gaining access to a luxurious asset at a fraction of<br />

the normal price, 5-star resort service, worry free<br />

maintenance and security, and hassle free living.<br />

8.Is an exchange programme important?<br />

While it may be important to certain buyers, in terms<br />

of the success of a fractional development, it is not at<br />

all necessary.<br />

9.Why do you think you have made a success out<br />

of fractionals?<br />

Our fractional product offers the client stunning private<br />

pool villas and penthouses, top of the line facilities<br />

at Asia's hippest ocean club, strong branding, and<br />

a highly attractive investment opportunity. Also, our<br />

profile has been raised tremendously by our multiple<br />

wins at the Thailand Property Awards. Furthermore,<br />

I believe in a very straightforward and low-key sales<br />

approach.<br />

10.Who should fractional ownership be aimed at?<br />

This depends entirely on the use plan, price points,<br />

amenities, location, and investment potential.<br />

11.What is your top tip for people wanting to<br />

develop a fractional project?<br />

Ensure that you are offering a top-notch product in a<br />

high demand location with an attractive price and a low<br />

key and straightforward sales approach.<br />

For more information about fractional ownership at<br />

Beach Republic, visit BeachRepublic<strong>Estate</strong>s.com or<br />

call Robert Pestello on +66 (0) 89 011 9538.<br />

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BEACH LAND FOR SALE<br />

LAND FOR SALE<br />

KOH SAMUI (Bang Kao)<br />

5 Rai and 231 Talangwah 8925 m2.<br />

(Chanote title)<br />

Bang Kao – also known as Laem Set beach - are<br />

amongst the least developed part of Koh <strong>Samui</strong><br />

with only a few resorts and luxury villas spread at<br />

leisurely intervals along the beach.<br />

THB 7,500,000 PR. RAI<br />

OTHER ACTIVITIES NEARBY THE LAND:<br />

The Butterfl y Garden, Buffalo Show, Tropical Zoo<br />

and the Aquarium<br />

DISTANCES FROM IMPORTANT PLACES:<br />

Airport .............................................. 40 minutes<br />

Seatran Ferry .................................... 30 minutes<br />

Raja Ferry ......................................... 20 minutes<br />

Golf Course ...................................... 40 minutes<br />

Chaweng Beach ............................... 30 minutes<br />

Lamai Beach .................................... 15 minutes<br />

For more information about this land please contact: 081 261 3083<br />

prajuapthaen@hotmail.com


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TIME TO TAPAS<br />

@The Cliff Bar & Grill<br />

Opened in April of 2004, The Cliff Bar & Grill has<br />

cemented it's place on the island as one of the musteat<br />

destinations in Koh <strong>Samui</strong>.<br />

Set high within the mountainous section on the ringroad<br />

between Chaweng and Lamai, the restaurant<br />

affords diners expansive spectacular views of Crystal<br />

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Bay, a nearby beach known for it's deep crystal clear<br />

waters and white powdery sand.<br />

The Cliff founded itself and it's stellar success on<br />

Mediterranean cuisine, with a strong focus on<br />

Portuguese and Italian dishes coupled with high quality<br />

imported meats and produce and local fresh seafood.


Chef Sergio Martelli ,The Cliff's long-standing Italianborn<br />

Chef spent many years on Koh <strong>Samui</strong> before<br />

becoming one of the restaurants integral ingredients.<br />

The Cliff's signature dishes, such as the New Zealand<br />

mussels in a creamy white wine sauce, Portuguese<br />

Piri Piri Chicken marinated in a spicy 'piri piri' sauce<br />

and cooked on a charcoal grill, a selection of imported<br />

Australian steaks cooked to your liking or for those<br />

looking for that true island experience, you simply<br />

cannot go past the Zarzuela De Marisco – a seafood<br />

platter with imported Live Atlantic Lobster, King<br />

Scallops, NZ Mussels Calamari, Prawns and Fresh<br />

Fish Served with Spanish rice, Salad or French Fries.<br />

Joining Chef Sergio in more recent times is the young<br />

and passionate Adrian Torres Pallomino. Originally<br />

from Peru, Adrian has cooked all over the world from<br />

his homeland, to New Zealand, Spain and now the<br />

island of Koh <strong>Samui</strong>.<br />

Adrian's addition to the kitchen saw a new path<br />

emerge for The Cliff, with an invigorating and inspired<br />

Tapas Menu becoming a part of the restaurants<br />

culinary offerings. Rooted in traditional tapas styles<br />

with the occasional modern twist, the Tapas menu<br />

offers diners the chance to share plates and the dining<br />

experience together.<br />

The menu offers diners seafood, meat and vegetarian<br />

options to suit all tastes. The Pimientos Del Piquillo<br />

Rellenos De Atun Blanco are simply delicious –<br />

delicately roasted piquillo peppers generously stuffed<br />

with onions and white tuna, or the Albondigas De<br />

Carne De Cerdo En Salsa De Tamate – pork meatballs<br />

filled with the perfect balance of herbs and spices<br />

smothered in a pomodoro sauce.<br />

A vast selection of wines are available to perfectly<br />

compliment each Tapas dish as well as those on the<br />

main menu with The Cliff also serving an amazing list<br />

of cocktails to satisfy even the most discerning of<br />

drinkers.<br />

You will find the Tapas menu available all day through<br />

until 6pm, perfect for day-time dining in the Koh <strong>Samui</strong><br />

sunshine where the views at The Cliff are at their most<br />

spectacular and you simply cannot afford to miss this<br />

epicurean destination with the most commanding of<br />

island views.<br />

Visit www.thecliffsamui.com for more information or to<br />

make your reservation.<br />

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We are expert in curtain services<br />

for more than 20 years<br />

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www.suratbaansuy.com


island life l green scene<br />

CLEAN THE GREEN WAY<br />

eco friendly products for the home<br />

Instead of using harmful chemicals to clean around<br />

your home, there are some easy to make and effective<br />

home recipes for cleaning products that are a safer<br />

alternative to using shop-bought chemical based<br />

products. The use of environmentally friendly cleaning<br />

products can:<br />

• Decrease exposure to ingredients that may be<br />

harmful to your health<br />

• Provide your home environment with cleaner air<br />

• Save money if you make your own cleaning<br />

products<br />

• Reduce use of non-renewable resources<br />

Here are a few recipes for happy home cleaning...<br />

GENERAL HOUSEHOLD<br />

ALL PURPOSE LIqUID CLEANER<br />

• 1 tablespoon baking soda<br />

• 2 tablespoons liquid soap<br />

• 1 gallon hot water<br />

• 1 tablespoon of washing soda<br />

• 1 tablespoon of borax<br />

Add baking soda and liquid soap to hot water. Add<br />

washing soda to remove heavy grease, or borax to<br />

disinfect or kill mildew.<br />

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WINDOW CLEANER<br />

• 2 teaspoons of white vinegar<br />

• 1 litre warm water<br />

Mix 2 teaspoons of white vinegar with the warm water.<br />

Use crumpled newspaper or cotton cloth to clean.<br />

Only use the black and white newspapers, not the<br />

coloured ones. Don't clean windows if the sun is on<br />

them, or if they are warm, or streaks will show on<br />

drying. Be sure to follow the recipe, because using<br />

too strong a solution of vinegar will etch the glass and<br />

eventually cloud it.<br />

FLOOR CLEANER & POLISH<br />

VINYL AND LINOLEUM: mix 1 cup vinegar and a few<br />

drops of baby oil in 4 litres warm water. Use sparingly<br />

on lineoleum.<br />

WOOD: apply a thin coat of 1:1 vegetable oil and<br />

vinegar and rub in well. painted wood: mix 1 teaspoon<br />

washing soda into 4 litres hot water. brick and stone<br />

tiles: mix 1 cup white vinegar in 4 litres water; rinse<br />

with clear water.<br />

Most floor surfaces can be easily cleaned using a<br />

solution of vinegar and water. For damp-mopping<br />

wood floors: mix equal amounts of white distilled<br />

vinegar and water. Add 15 drops of pure peppermint<br />

oil; shake to mix.


BATHROOM<br />

GROUT CLEANER<br />

• 3 cups baking soda<br />

• 1 cup warm water<br />

Mix baking soda with warm water into a paste. Scrub<br />

into grout with a toothbrush or sponge and rinse.<br />

For stubborn stains, leave paste on grout for an hour<br />

before rinsing.<br />

GARDEN<br />

WEED CONTROL<br />

Purchase higher concentrate vinegar (10 percent, as<br />

opposed to the 5 percent concentration of household<br />

vinegar) from a hardware store. Spray undiluted<br />

vinegar directly on weeds and in cracks in sidewalks<br />

and driveways to kill weeds.<br />

KITCHEN<br />

ALL-PURPOSE SANITIzER<br />

Fill a spray bottle with equal parts water and white<br />

vinegar to sanitize surfaces and remove food odors.<br />

Use distilled water if you plan to reuse the spray at a<br />

later time, as tap water mixed with vinegar will smell<br />

over time.<br />

OVEN CLEANER<br />

• ¼ cup water<br />

• ¾ cup baking soda<br />

• ¼ cup salt<br />

Moisten oven surfaces with sponge and water. Use<br />

3/4cup baking soda, 1/4cup salt and 1/4cup water<br />

to make a thick paste, and spread throughout oven<br />

interior. (avoid bare metal and any openings) Let sit<br />

overnight. Remove with spatula and wipe clean. Rub<br />

gently with fine steel wool for tough spots.<br />

HOME FURNISHINGS<br />

CARPET<br />

• 1 Baking soda (or cornstarch)<br />

• Crushed Lavender Flowers<br />

• To eliminate odours, sprinkle baking soda over<br />

carpet, let stand for 30 minutes, then vacuum. (Add<br />

lavender flowers for scent.)<br />

WATER RINGS ON WOOD<br />

Water rings on a wooden table or counter are the result<br />

of moisture that is trapped under the topcoat, but not<br />

the finish. Try applying toothpaste or mayonnaise to a<br />

damp cloth and rub into the ring. Be careful not to run<br />

too vigorously so as not to mar the finish. Once the ring<br />

is removed, buff the entire wood surface.<br />

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LUxURY 3 BEDROOM VILLAS FOR RENT OR SALE<br />

We feel our beautiful villas offer great style and elegance at an excellent price. All<br />

of our villas have spacious open plan living areas, bespoke furniture and are set<br />

in landscaped tropical gardens with private pools. Conveniently situated between<br />

Bophut Fisherman’s village & Chaweng.<br />

For viewings please contact Helen +66 (0) 879228381<br />

Fore more information please see our website www.luxuryvillasiam.com


FOR ALL YOUR VILLA RENTAL & SALES NEEDS<br />

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island life l eco outdoor<br />

Koi fish are known to stand for good fortune and good<br />

luck. There was an old fable that stated a Koi fish could<br />

try to climb up the falls at a specific point on a river<br />

to become a dragon. The Koi symbolizes a person’s<br />

ability to aspire to be a better, more advanced part<br />

of the universe....so why not aspire to build your own<br />

pond and increase your chances of a better life and you<br />

and your family can have fun doing it!<br />

THE BASICS<br />

You will want to make sure that you make a larger<br />

pond if you are intending it to be used for Koi, they<br />

grow quite large and take up a good amount of room.<br />

Your Koi pond should be at least 1000 gallons. You will<br />

also want your Koi pond to be about 4 to 5 feet deep.<br />

LOCATION<br />

Make sure to choose a good location for your Koi<br />

pond. Most people choose to have the pond be within<br />

close proximity to the house, that way it can be enjoyed<br />

more often. Make sure that you can keep an eye on<br />

your pond from where it is located. Other animals will<br />

be attracted to your pond and this can be very harmful,<br />

if not fatal for your Koi. You will also want to not place<br />

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CREATE YOUR OWN<br />

KOI HEAVEN<br />

your Koi pond near any trees or bushes, this will help<br />

keep the pond clean and you won't have to spend time<br />

removing the leaves and debris from the Koi pond.<br />

Although it is perfectly fine to place your pond in a<br />

shady spot for mainly Koi, if you want to grow plants,<br />

such as water lilies, then consider putting it in a place<br />

that will get sun.<br />

DIGGING IN<br />

Now you will need a rope to determine the size of your<br />

Koi pond. Lay the rope out and mark the areas that you<br />

want your Koi pond to cover. After you have decided<br />

on your shape, measure your width and length. Next,<br />

add the depth twice to those measurements, then<br />

add an extra foot and a half for overlap and this will<br />

determine your pond liner dimensions. You will dig out<br />

the shape that you have laid out.<br />

Dig a step around the edge of your Koi pond, one foot<br />

deep and one foot wide.<br />

Dig from that point on, creating a slope to the end<br />

which will be deeper; this will be where your waterfall<br />

will be, if you are to have one.


Place your pond filter in position and then level the<br />

filter into that location. A hole should be dug out for<br />

your plumbing to your pond filter and waterfall. You<br />

can put shrubbery around this area after you are done<br />

for decoration.<br />

LINING<br />

Go ahead and place your pond underlay in your Koi<br />

pond hole. Cut around it, you can cut this with scissors,<br />

or another cutter of your choice. Now lay your rubber<br />

pond liner into the hole, on top of the underlay and<br />

simply unfold it into place. Make sure the liner is laid<br />

out evenly into the pond. Try to work out any wrinkles,<br />

although some will remain. The small amount of<br />

remaining wrinkles will work themselves out as you add<br />

the water into the Koi pond.<br />

Begin putting your stone around the edge of your Koi<br />

pond folding your pond liner up behind the stone to just<br />

above water level. You should have purchased stone to<br />

be large enough to be stable without needing mortar. If<br />

you purchased smaller stone, or expect to be walking<br />

in that area, then you will want to mortar the stone into<br />

place for stability. Wedge soil in place to hold the liner<br />

in place against the stone.<br />

FILLING<br />

Now you can begin filling your Koi pond with water.<br />

Stop filling the pond when the water has reached a<br />

few inches from the top. If you need to adjust your<br />

Koi pond to make sure it is level or work out any large<br />

wrinkles, do this now.<br />

It is a good idea at this point to add some dechlorinator<br />

to your Koi pond to remove chlorine. This<br />

is also the best time to add your plants to your Koi<br />

pond and to also add some packaged bacteria to<br />

your Koi pond to seed your filter and pond. Any good<br />

fish or pet store should be able to advise you on the<br />

best chemicals to use to aid the environment you have<br />

created for your Koi.<br />

HOT TIP - Add your Koi over several weeks, adding<br />

just a few at a time; this will help to establish the proper<br />

bacteria in your Koi pond.<br />

You are now ready to sit back and enjoy the fruits<br />

of your labour. There's nothing more satisfying then<br />

enjoying a relaxing afternoon by your new Koi pond<br />

that you built yourself....and maybe a little bit of magic!<br />

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island life l home help<br />

TIPS ON THE<br />

BEST WAY<br />

TO SELL YOUR HOME<br />

Even the most gorgeous of homes may need a helping<br />

hand to move it on to the next owner. What you may<br />

love about your house or villa, others may not. Below<br />

are some tips to make sure you sell as quickly as<br />

possible and get the highest sell price!<br />

PRICE IT RIGHT<br />

Find out what your home is worth, then shave 15 to 20<br />

percent off the price. You’ll be stampeded by buyers<br />

with multiple bids - even in the worst markets - and<br />

they’ll bid up the price over what it’s worth. It takes<br />

real courage and most sellers just don’t want to risk<br />

it, but it’s the single best strategy to sell a home in<br />

today’s market.<br />

HALF-EMPTY CLOSETS<br />

Storage is something every buyer is looking for and<br />

can never have enough of. Take half the stuff out of<br />

your closets then neatly organise what’s left in there.<br />

Buyers will snoop, so be sure to keep all your closets<br />

and cabinets clean and tidy.<br />

LIGHT IT UP<br />

Maximize the light in your home. After location, good<br />

light is the one thing that every buyer cites that they<br />

want in a home. Take down the drapes, clean the<br />

windows, change the lampshades, increase the<br />

wattage of your light bulbs and cut the bushes outside<br />

to let in sunshine. Do what you have to do make your<br />

house bright and cheery – it will make it more sellable.<br />

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PLAY THE AGENT FIELD<br />

A secret sale killer is hiring the wrong agent. Make sure<br />

you have an agent who is totally informed. Find an<br />

agent who embraces technology – a tech-savvy one<br />

has many tools to get your house sold.<br />

CONCEAL THE CRITTERS<br />

You might think a cuddly dog would warm the hearts of<br />

potential buyers, but you’d be wrong. Not everybody is<br />

a dog- or cat-lover. Buyers don’t want to walk in your<br />

home and see a bowl full of dog food, smell the kitty<br />

litter box or have tufts of pet hair stuck to their clothes.<br />

It will give buyers the impression that your house is<br />

not clean. If you’re planning an open house, send the<br />

critters away for the day.<br />

DON’T OVER-UPGRADE<br />

Quick fixes before selling always pay off. Mammoth<br />

makeovers, not so much. You probably won’t get your<br />

money back if you do a huge improvement project<br />

before you put your house on the market. Instead, do<br />

updates that will pay off and get you top dollar. Get a


new fresh coat of paint on the walls. Clean the curtains<br />

or go buy some inexpensive new ones. Replace door<br />

handles, cabinet hardware, make sure closet doors are<br />

on track, fix leaky taps and clean the grout.<br />

TAKE THE HOME OUT OF YOUR HOUSE<br />

One of the most important things to do when<br />

selling your house is to de-personalise it. The more<br />

personal stuff in your house, the less potential buyers<br />

can imagine themselves living there. Get rid of a<br />

third of your stuff – put it in storage. This includes<br />

family photos, memorabilia collections and personal<br />

keepsakes.<br />

THE KITCHEN COMES FIRST<br />

You’re not actually selling your house, you’re selling<br />

your kitchen – that’s how important it is. The benefits<br />

of remodelling your kitchen are endless, and the best<br />

part of it is that you’ll probably get 85% of your money<br />

back. It may be a few thousand dollars to replace<br />

countertops where a buyer may knock $10,000 off the<br />

asking price if your kitchen looks dated.<br />

ALWAYS BE READY TO SHOW<br />

Your house needs to be "show-ready" at all times – you<br />

never know when your buyer is going to walk through<br />

the door. You have to be available whenever they want<br />

to come see the place and it has to be in tip-top shape.<br />

Don’t leave dishes in the sink, keep the dishwasher<br />

cleaned out, the bathrooms sparkling and make sure<br />

there are no dust bunnies in the corners. It’s a little<br />

inconvenient, but it will get your house sold.<br />

THE FIRST IMPRESSION IS THE ONLY<br />

IMPRESSION<br />

No matter how good the interior of your home looks,<br />

buyers have already judged your home before they<br />

walk through the door. You never have a second<br />

chance to make a first impression. It’s important to<br />

make people feel warm, welcome and safe as they<br />

approach the house. Spruce up your home’s exterior<br />

with inexpensive shrubs and brightly colored flowers.<br />

Happy Selling!<br />

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life on the isles l koh samui map<br />

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LIVING IN KOH SAMUI<br />

Koh <strong>Samui</strong>’s enduring appeal as one of the world’s<br />

top holiday destinations has inspired many people to<br />

relocate to the island, either choosing to make it their<br />

permanent home or spending extended amounts of<br />

time living what those in less blessed locations would<br />

understandably consider an idyllic lifestyle.<br />

In the last ten years, the island has developed into<br />

a full service destination and the range of facilities,<br />

amenities and services has therefore expanded<br />

considerably, making <strong>Samui</strong> one of very few places<br />

in the world where you can literally choose your<br />

preferences, both in terms of the way you pass your<br />

days and nights and also the amount of money you<br />

want to spend.<br />

Although the island’s tourist and residential worlds<br />

often collide, they can also be very distinctive. But in<br />

terms of choice, both groups benefit from the island’s<br />

incredibly diverse and eclectic offerings, whether in<br />

terms of accommodation, retail, dining, entertainment,<br />

health or adventure. As a long term resident on <strong>Samui</strong>,<br />

if you stop to consider the sheer extent of comfort and<br />

convenience on offer around the island<br />

today it’s sometimes difficult to remember that you<br />

are living on a small island in the Gulf of Thailand. As<br />

soon as you leave the beach you are spoilt for choice<br />

- shopping malls such as Tesco Lotus and Big C stock<br />

all the daily necessities and more, specialist outlets like<br />

Tops Supermarket and Villa in Lamai offer indulgent<br />

imported goods, while 7Elevens, Family Mart outlets<br />

and local shops make impulse buying a an easy option,<br />

even at 4 in the morning. A selection of fresh food<br />

markets also cater to an ever growing Thai community<br />

with everything from rice by the kilo to fresh Tiger<br />

Prawns sold by the kilo at what are very reasonable<br />

prices when compared to the deli counters of most<br />

western supermarkets.<br />

For those who prefer to dine out, <strong>Samui</strong> has developed<br />

a deserved reputation a s gourmet paradise with an<br />

enviable choice of restaurants, their menus often<br />

created by chef’s of international repute and wine lists<br />

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that rival those in some of the world’s top city bistros.<br />

Excellent Thai food is also readily enjoyed, either<br />

roadside at one of the island’s many affordable local<br />

eateries or in more opulent surroundings accompanied<br />

by five star service and stylised, cultural designs and<br />

entertainment.<br />

The <strong>Samui</strong> party scene has also developed in leaps<br />

and bounds in the last few years, sophisticated Beach<br />

Clubs like Beach republic and Nikki Beach serve top<br />

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class food and beverage choices in chic poolside<br />

surroundings. They also host regular parties with<br />

international DJs and performers. Western style pubs<br />

and nightclubs line the popular tourist strips, with<br />

sports bars like The Islander and Bondi in Chaweng<br />

showing live international sporting events.<br />

Those in search of a more healthy, green lifestyle on<br />

<strong>Samui</strong> can easily avoid the tourist bustle. The quiet<br />

beaches on the island’s south coast still feel relatively<br />

untouched by development and many small residential<br />

communities have emerged in places like Baan taling<br />

Ngam and Lip Noi, where the pace of life is slow and<br />

the tropical landscape still untroubled by crowds and<br />

commerce. Spas and wellness centres offer a wide<br />

range of treatments and therapies to rejuvenate tired<br />

souls, while yoga, meditation and other more spiritually<br />

inspired activities can be studied and practiced at<br />

various centres around the island.<br />

Families are increasingly well catered for on <strong>Samui</strong> and<br />

the island now boasts its very own International School<br />

(ISS), as well as several other learning institutions<br />

catering to to both Thai and expatriate students.<br />

The island’s clubs and organisations often organise<br />

family friendly gatherings, regular Walking Streets<br />

offer festival style outings and there are also several<br />

restaurants that cater for children’s parties.<br />

With so much on offer to residents, <strong>Samui</strong> has now<br />

become as much a place to live as it is a place to<br />

visit. It is now a multi-faceted residential island with<br />

an enviable range of services and facilities to choose<br />

from, all of which combine to offer permanent and long<br />

stay‘<strong>Samui</strong>ans' one of the most appealing and diverse<br />

tropical lifestyle experiences on the planet.


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LIVING IN KOH PHANGAN<br />

Stunning beaches, an affordable lifestyle and an<br />

appealing island environment have drawn a growing<br />

number of visitors and residents to Koh <strong>Phangan</strong>’s<br />

tropical shores. Many of the island’s visitors choose to<br />

stay longer than they originally planned and this has led<br />

to the establishment of a sizeable foreign community of<br />

long stay tourists, working residents, business owners<br />

and retirees. The number of foreign investors choosing<br />

Koh <strong>Phangan</strong> as their second home is increasing every<br />

year, with easy transport access, a fast developing<br />

infrastructure and a range of lifestyle and hospitality<br />

services all adding to the island’s growing appeal.<br />

Koh <strong>Phangan</strong> is a rare island escape just a short boat<br />

ride from Koh <strong>Samui</strong>’s more developed and commercial<br />

environment. This means residents and visitors can<br />

enjoy the unspoiled beauty of some of Thailand’s finest<br />

beaches while still having access to the comforts and<br />

benefits of a modern lifestyle. The recent growth in the<br />

number of luxury hotels and private villas on the island<br />

has prompted the emergence of more upmarket retail,<br />

dining and entertainment choices, with cool nightspots<br />

and restaurants opening in the more popular beaches<br />

like Haad Rin and Thong Nai Pan. As Koh <strong>Phangan</strong><br />

evolves from a backpacker haven in to a full service<br />

destination, the island is attracting those with the<br />

spending power to combine natural escape with a<br />

sophisticated island lifestyle.<br />

The Thai government and its tourism authority has long<br />

been promoting Koh <strong>Phangan</strong> as an eco-destination<br />

in order to transform the island’s reputation from party<br />

venue to tropical escape, promoting Koh <strong>Phangan</strong>’s<br />

natural beauty and untainted environment to the world.<br />

Eco-adventures and marine based activities are widely<br />

available to visitors and residents with mountain biking,<br />

diving, wake boarding and jungle treks all on offer to<br />

encourage a more sensitive approach to island life that<br />

also minimises the impact on the island’s ecosystem.<br />

On a practical level, the opening of a modest Tesco<br />

Lotus Supermarket, combined with a significant<br />

increase in the number of foreign run businesses<br />

has had a real impact in terms on the ease of living<br />

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on Koh <strong>Phangan</strong>. Designer boutiques, international<br />

cuisine, real estate agents and developers are all<br />

gradually changing the island landscape, yet the<br />

laid back lifestyle has thus far survived and the local<br />

people are known for their commitment to preserving<br />

their traditional culture. Whether selling the daily catch<br />

from their boats, chatting with friends in the shade of<br />

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the village ‘sala’ or celebrating weddings with dances<br />

and local music, local people remain distinctively Thai<br />

in many ways. As for the foreign residents, the ease<br />

of life, natural beauty and diversity of lifestyle choices<br />

make Koh <strong>Phangan</strong> a unique destination as either a<br />

permanent or second home.<br />

REAL ESTATE OF KOH PHANGAN<br />

Koh <strong>Phangan</strong>’s real estate sector has grown as the<br />

island has developed and become more popular<br />

with visitors from around the world. Investment<br />

opportunities abound, whether it is raw beach and<br />

mountain land, off plan residential purchases or<br />

completed luxury villas for sale. Prices are considerably<br />

lower than they are on Koh <strong>Samui</strong>, which often attracts<br />

adventurous investors looking for an affordable slice<br />

of paradise. Restrictive ownership laws in Thailand,<br />

however, mean buyers are advised to go through<br />

reputable law firms when considering any purchases<br />

on Koh <strong>Phangan</strong>. As is the case on Koh <strong>Samui</strong> or<br />

Phuket, it is important for anyone considering an<br />

investment to thoroughly research the laws and<br />

regulations, as well as to ensure that any land titles are<br />

thoroughly checked and that the most secure method<br />

of purchase is found to guarantee a trouble free, longterm<br />

investment. It is advisable to<br />

research construction firms employed to guarantee<br />

that their reputation is solid and that any previous<br />

projects have been successfully completed.


the legal arena l land title deeds<br />

LAND TITLE DEEDS IN THAILAND<br />

There are two main types of land ownership in Thailand which we should explain<br />

RIGHTS OF POSSESSION<br />

Firstly there is the right of possession, for example, land that has been used by a family for generations to the<br />

benefit of the land and they have possession rights of the land under the civil and commercial code. Such titles<br />

are Sor Kor 1,Tor Bor 5 , 6 or Sor Por Gor 4. These titles basically are only family possession rights and generally<br />

only used for farming. These titles can not be bought or sold and no building rights or legal acts would be allowed<br />

on the land. I do know of cases where families being in possession of certain pieces of land for generations have<br />

been able to upgrade them to regular land title deeds but this is not generally the case and any serious investor<br />

would not normally give any credibility to these titles of possession.<br />

RIGHTS OF OWNERSHIP<br />

Usually we are looking for land title deeds giving right of ownership not possession. Here there are basically three<br />

title deeds:- Chanote, Nor Sor 3 and Nor Sor 3 Gor. The most sought after titles are the Chanote and the Nor Sor<br />

3 Gor as both these titles have legal documents of Rights of Ownership and can be sub-divided into smaller plots<br />

and planning permission and any such legal acts can be carried out immediately on the land.The only difference<br />

with the Nor Sor 3 is that although legal documents are issued for the land it has not been accurately surveyed<br />

which can lead to problems in verifying actual land area. And if any legal act is to take place on this land it must<br />

be published for at least 30 days.<br />

As we have been saying all the way through if it is not clear 100%, seek the advice of a legal professional in this<br />

field, as there are also many other issues that are important to consider such as servitude, access and rights<br />

of way.<br />

LAND MEASUREMENT & SURVEY<br />

Land in Thailand is measured in Rai, Ngan and Talang Wah.<br />

• 1 Wah= 4 sqm<br />

• 1 Ngan= 100 Wah or 400 sqm • 4 Ngan= 1 Rai or 1600 sqm<br />

In comparison to Western Standards:<br />

• 2.50 Rai= 1 Acre<br />

• 6.25 Rai= 1 Hectare<br />

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Bedroom Area (Passion 60.3 SQ.M.)<br />

Replay can’t be happier for the fantastic<br />

response its development, located in<br />

between the Fisherman’s Village and<br />

Bangrak, has had. The condominium,<br />

which has its own private beach, has 408<br />

units and Phase One of the unique and<br />

affordable complex is almost complete.<br />

Ownership transfers will begin as early<br />

as this month with the first batch of<br />

occupants moving in next month. Facilities<br />

now ready include the 400-square-meter<br />

swimming pool and a state of the art fitness<br />

center.<br />

SAMUIMODERNISM<br />

Building E Update Progress 16 October 12<br />

Phase Two, due for completion in the second quarter of 2013, will include 70 high-end<br />

residences, a small shopping center, an art gallery and an international restaurant.<br />

The project’s completion was slightly delayed due to the many changes, such as the addition<br />

of the gallery, shopping mall and restaurant that came up after the plan had been finalized. But<br />

all’s well that ends well, so to speak.<br />

The team behind Replay is looking forward to exciting times ahead starting with the formal<br />

opening of the first phase of the condominium project. The event promises to be a momentous<br />

occasion – it will be a great opportunity for Phase One residents to get to know each other shortly<br />

before they start moving in.


“See different thing, See thing differently ...”<br />

“See different thing, See thing differently ...”<br />

The team is also excited about the coming<br />

year. Replay recently acquired six more plots of<br />

land on the island and plans to develop a wider<br />

range of accommodation, including those<br />

geared towards locals who are starting to show<br />

an interest in investing in real estate along with<br />

their western counterparts, a move that is<br />

certain to bolster the confidence of the project’s<br />

foreign investors.<br />

The locations of the new developments<br />

have yet to be revealed. The team, however, had<br />

earlier released plans for a 72-unit complex in<br />

Cha-am near Hua Hin aimed at people wishing<br />

to live within driving distance of the country’s<br />

capital Bangkok. The development is aimed at<br />

young professionals who work from home but<br />

still need easy access to the capital as well as<br />

commuters looking for an alternative to living in<br />

the city.<br />

“The Cha-am project is expected to start<br />

construction next year”<br />

Telephone: +66 077 448 201<br />

E-Mail: info@replaysamui.com<br />

WebSite: www.replaysamui.com<br />

Passion 60.3 SQ.M.<br />

facebook.com/replaysamui<br />

Cozy 52.0 SQ.M.<br />

Room Studio 26.0 SQ.M.


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TIPS FOR STARTING A NEW BUSINESS<br />

Are you planning to start your own business for the first time in Thailand? If so, we hope this useful information<br />

will help put your business on the right track.<br />

The simplest and easiest sort of company for foreigners to form with a small business is a Thai Limited Company.<br />

In Thailand, a Limited Company is a company with up to 100 shareholders, who share the same business<br />

purpose and is formed with a Capital divided into equal shares.<br />

GETTING STARTED<br />

To set up a company, you must first have the memorandum that can be acquired at the registration office. To<br />

properly register, you are required to provide the authorities with details of your company and list a minimum<br />

of three shareholders (who can either be Thai or foreign nationals or both). At least seven days after you first<br />

approach the department, you can call a shareholder’s meeting to reach an agreement on the purpose of your<br />

business and set up the company’s operational rules.<br />

Having agreed on the purpose of your business, you can then apply for business registration at the same<br />

department. If you cannot agree on company rules, you can refer to those stated in the Civil and Commercial<br />

Code’s partnership and companies section.<br />

SHARES<br />

Besides the issues of business registration, you must also make sure that your company’s shares are worth no<br />

less than 5 baht each. These shares can be transferred or even sold if the company has no regulations on this<br />

matter.<br />

Every shareholder must be given a share certificate, a document that guarantees their status as a shareholder.<br />

Should anyone wish to transfer their shares to another party; they have to fill in the share transfer form that<br />

confirms the deal between the transferor and transferee.<br />

The company also has to have in its possession a register of shareholders that contains a record of all the<br />

company’s shareholders. The book is evidence that will identify the company’s shareholders.<br />

SHAREHOLDERS AND CHAIRPERSON<br />

A Limited Company’s shareholders can be either Thai or foreign nationals or both, but the percentage of shares<br />

held by foreign national plays a significant role in determining the nationality of your company, which may impose<br />

serious limitations on the company’s rights, such as landownership.<br />

If less than 49% of your company’s shares are held by foreigners, your company is considered a Thai company.<br />

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However, if foreign nationals hold more than 49% of the shares, your company is a foreign company.<br />

The significant differences between Thai and foreign companies operating in Thailand lie in their rights to buy and<br />

own properties or other businesses. It is therefore important, especially for those in real estate and development<br />

businesses, to know and remember that unless your company is Thai, you are restricted in the ability to possess<br />

and obtain land and property in this country without an exemption granted by the government.<br />

Foreign companies are also restricted to certain activities and to proceed with certain operations the company<br />

will have to apply for permission from the government. In such instances, applications will be considered case<br />

by case. They will also face tough scrutiny and strict restrictions on their right to operate and ability to run their<br />

business. These companies will be treated in the same way as foreign nationals seeking jobs in Thailand.<br />

If you are registered as a Thai company, you are automatically granted the right to purchase and own properties<br />

and other business and will be treated the same way as a Thai citizen. However, according to new legislation that<br />

has recently come into effect, the Land Department’s staff are now required to thoroughly investigate your Thai<br />

shareholders’ sources of income. Thai shareholders in a company wishing to purchase properties in Thailand<br />

have to declare their income and provide the authorities with evidence that proves their ability to co-invest with<br />

other foreign shareholders in the same company. Only those successful in convincing the authorities are granted<br />

the right to purchase and possess land. Companies with approval from the Land Department can then proceed<br />

with their applications for land title deeds or other certificates of use and possession.<br />

LITTLE THINGS THAT MATTER<br />

A company limited has to have its own board of directors to act on behalf of the company. This panel will,<br />

however, act under the regulations and agreements approved by the shareholders. Appointing directors or<br />

removing any of them requires shareholders approval.<br />

At the end of the company’s financial year, within five months, it shall be the duty of the company to present the<br />

balance sheet to the Department of Business Development (DBD). If your company fails to present the balance<br />

sheet, the company will be fined up to 50,000 baht and the company’s board of directors may also be fined up<br />

to 50,000 baht. If the committee refuses to pay the fine, the police can appeal to the court for a warrant and file a<br />

lawsuit against the resilient parties. Withdrawal of the company’s business registration is also another penalty the<br />

company may face, should they not provide the authorities with the necessary statement.<br />

Information courtesy of Khun Surin Puangpakdee Senior Lawyer NSP&Laws Firm +66 077 458 204<br />

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Translation courtesy of Jade Fang Jman Marina +66 08 1893 8366<br />

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Translation courtesy of Marion Siepe +66 08 0041 5004<br />

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Translation courtesy of Thai Property +66 08 6948 4443<br />

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Translation courtesy of Laurent <strong>Samui</strong> <strong>Phangan</strong> Properties +66 08 9587 2850<br />

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the legal arena l building regulations<br />

BUILDING REGULATIONS ON KOH SAMUI<br />

In order to build on Koh <strong>Samui</strong> you must first obtain a building permit from the municipality office<br />

and your building must meet certain requirements, depending on the location of the land on which<br />

you wish to build.<br />

There are 4 defined areas for land depending on its distance from the beach.<br />

(See diagram on opposite page)<br />

STAGE 1. Land up to 10 Meters from the beach. The law states that no construction is permitted<br />

within this area.<br />

STAGE 2. Land up to 50 Meters from the beach. Within this area you are permitted to construct a<br />

single storey building only It’s height cannot exceed 6 Meters (including the roof) and the<br />

building cannot exceed the maximum allowed area of 75 Square Meters.<br />

STAGE 3. Land up to 200 Meters from the beach. Within this area you are permitted to build up to<br />

a maximum height of 12 Meters (including the roof). The maximum allowed size is 2000<br />

Square Meters.<br />

STAGE 4. Land located more than 200 Meters from the beach. Within this area, building of up to<br />

12 Meters in height (including the roof) can be constructed.<br />

In addition, all buildings must now be constructed with peaked roofs, flat roofs are no longer permitted.<br />

Information courtesy of Manit Tajew (Senior Lawyer Miklaw Associates)<br />

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ISLAND CONTACTS<br />

PROPERTY DEVELOPERS/ ESTATE AGENTS<br />

ADVANCE INTER DEVELOPMENTS ....................077 231 625<br />

ADVANTAGE PROPERTY ....................................081 892 6372<br />

ANGTHONG APARTMENTS ...................................077 430 326<br />

ANGTHONG VILLAS.............................................089 972 1539<br />

AQUALINA SAMUI ................................................084 322 4680<br />

ARTRIUM SUITES ................................................087 607 6078<br />

BAAN FAA SAI BY ANGTHONG HILLS ..................086 256 555<br />

BAAN RAK TALAY ................................................. 077 430 326<br />

BAANSUAY LAND & HOUSE .................................077 426 967<br />

BAMBUH ...............................................................086 061 4280<br />

BANG MA-KARM LAND ........................................085 198 8918<br />

BANGPOR VILLA ..................................................081 341 4755<br />

BAN SWEET COCONUT ......................................089 500 9800<br />

BASE DEVELOPMENTS ........................................077 961 762<br />

BEACH REPUBLIC ............................................... 089 011 9538<br />

CD&P .....................................................................081 924 9574<br />

CHAWENG COVE BEACH RESORT .....................077 422 509<br />

CHAWENG SILA .....................................................077 430 779<br />

CHEONGMON GARDENS ...................................086 043 5438<br />

COUNTRYSIDE PROPERTY ...............................089 866 2062<br />

DHEVATARA PROPERTY .......................................077 430 326<br />

DREAMCOAST DEVELOPMENTS .......................081 082 9355<br />

ECO REAL ESTATE ASIA .......................................077 961 991<br />

EMERALD RESIDENCE .......................................081 903 8003<br />

EXCLUSIVE VILLA ...............................................084 708 1501<br />

FUNCTION HOMES ................................................077 430 540<br />

HALCYON SAMUI PROPERTIES .........................089 971 7194<br />

HILLSIDE VILLAGE...............................................081 903 8003<br />

HOLLYWOOD VILLA .............................................083 396 0244<br />

HORIZON HOMES ..................................................077 417 005<br />

INFINITY SAMUI ...................................................089 666 0610<br />

IPM SAMUI ............................................................081 894 4093<br />

KOH SAMUI LAND & HOME .................................089 474 1837<br />

KARMA SAMUI........................................................077 413 901<br />

KOH PHANGAN HOLIDAY HOMES .....................087 898 3918<br />

KOH SAMUI PROPERTY ........................................077 230 606<br />

KALARA INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES .............077 246 100<br />

KIRIKAYAN ..............................................................077 247 867<br />

LAAN DARA SAMUI ................................................077 414 204<br />

LAEM NOI LAND ...................................................081 903 8003<br />

LOTUS TERRACES ..............................................089 972 3043<br />

MANDALAY GARDEN ...........................................080 523 4488<br />

MANGROVE VILLA ..............................................081 374 0014<br />

MINI GOLF ............................................................081 787 9148<br />

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MOBY DICK GUESTHOUSE ................................081 892 1990<br />

NARAI KIRI............................................................081 537 3088<br />

NARESH..................................................................077 426 944<br />

OCEAN 11 BEACH FRONT RESIDENCE ............089 813 5715<br />

OCEAN 13 THE RESIDENCES ............................085 885 3434<br />

OVERSEAS PROPERTY PORTFOLIO ...............080 535 1725<br />

PALM CREEK RESIDENCE ..................................081 374 0014<br />

PALM GROUP ASIA ..............................................085 795 9393<br />

PLAI LAEM VILLAS ...............................................085 782 4910<br />

PEARL PROPERTY ..............................................081 370 2480<br />

PHATHONG RESIDENCE ....................................089 813 5715<br />

PLUMERIA PLACE..................................................077 430 043<br />

PROPERTYBROKERSTHAI.COM<br />

RBC PROPERTIES ..............................................089 894 9088<br />

REPLAY SAMUI .................................................... 077 448 201<br />

ROYAL SAMUI HEIGHTS .......................................077 414 222<br />

SAMRAN GARDENS ............................................089 474 1837<br />

SAMUI BURI BEACH RESORT ...........................077 447 275-9<br />

SAMUI ESCAPES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ....077 245 136<br />

SAMUI ESTATES CORPORATION .........................077 414 222<br />

SAMUI PHANGNAN PROPERTIES ......................081 979 0679<br />

SAMUI QUICK SALE ............................................081 082 4030<br />

SAMUI SANCTUARY ............................................084 689 7081<br />

SAMUI VILLAS & HOMES ......................................077 427 648<br />

SAGE LAND & HOUSE .........................................089 016 9750<br />

SAMUI RESOTEL BEACH RESORT ......................077 422 374<br />

SAMUI BEACH VILLAGE ........................................077 430 326<br />

SAMUI DIAMOND PROPERTIES .........................087 895 4132<br />

SAMUJANA ........................................................... 081 968 5811<br />

SEA VIEW LAND FOR SALE ..............................081 651 1444<br />

SHAMBALA SUNSET BEACH VILLA ....................089 972 1539<br />

SIAM IMMO COMPANY ........................................081 850 6475<br />

SINTHORANEE PROPERTY ..................................077 414 222<br />

TALING NGAM TROPICAL VILLA .........................089 651 0302<br />

THAI PROPERTY ....................................................086 948 443<br />

THAILAND RETREATS ...........................................077 427 774


THE EMERALD THONGSON ...............................081 893 5996<br />

THE MANDALAY VILLAS ......................................085 797 0477<br />

THE PHUFAR RESIDENCE .................................081 535 9100<br />

THE ROYAL MOUNTAIN .......................................081 956 1636<br />

THE SEA KOH SAMUI ............................................077 961 982<br />

THONG NAI PAN ESTATE ....................................083 391 8159<br />

TONGTIP MANSIONS ..........................................081 476 2646<br />

TROPICAL HOME ................................................082 179 3933<br />

VERTICOLOR SAMUI ............................................077 914 000<br />

VILLA SOPHIA & VILLA COCONUT .....................087 823 7371<br />

X2 RESIDENCES ..................................................082 495 2525<br />

LEGAL SERVICES<br />

LIMCHAROEN HUGHES & GLANVILLE ................077 246 185<br />

BIG BUSINESS .......................................................077 413 764<br />

BLUMENTHAL RICHTER & SUMET.......................077 231 732<br />

CHARNDELL DISPUTE MANAGEMENT................02 514 9170<br />

IPM SAMUI ............................................................081 894 4093<br />

DFDL .......................................................................077 246 081<br />

MANIT ASSOCIATES ..............................................077 458 135<br />

NAT ACCOUNTING .................................................077 246 249<br />

NAI ANDREW PARK .............................................081 830 4462<br />

NSP & LAWS FIRM .................................................077 458 204<br />

SUKHOTHAI INTER LAW .......................................077 430 642<br />

VITTAYA BUSINESS LAW OFFICE .......................077 484 470<br />

WONDERFUL SERVICES ....................................081 086 5141<br />

LIGHTING SYSTEMS<br />

CREATIVE SYSTEM PROJECTS ....................... 080 698 6811<br />

FIBER OPTICS ........................................................077 448 077<br />

JMAN LTEK LED-LIGHTING ................................ 081 893 5996<br />

AV INSTALLATION SYSTEM ................................089 971 5775<br />

HOME & DECOR<br />

BEAUTIFUL WORLD ............................................081 956 0337<br />

CERA .......................................................................077 247 805<br />

ETERNAL FLAME .................................................089 772 1589<br />

GOLDEN DRAGON .................................................083 646 555<br />

NUTTARAT DECORATE ........................................077 920 266<br />

ORIENTAL LIVING ..................................................077 247 675<br />

SALAK THAI ............................................................077 234 368<br />

SEASIDE DÉCOR ................................................. 083 390 3711<br />

SURAT BAANSAUY ..............................................081 691 1719<br />

SECURITY SYSTEMS<br />

B-SMART SYSTEMS ..............................................077 248 362<br />

CREATIVE SYSTEM PROJECTS ....................... 080 698 6811<br />

AUDIO VISUAL INTERIOR DESIGN<br />

AV INSTALLATION SYSTEM ................................089 971 5775<br />

AVIVA .......................................................................02 685 3676<br />

CREATIVE SYSTEM PROJECTS ....................... 080 698 6811<br />

GARDEN & LANDSCAPE<br />

BOTANICAL DESIGNS LANDSCAPING...............084 315 9742<br />

HELICONIA LANDSCAPE GARDEN ....................081 090 5489<br />

KITCHEN HARDWARE<br />

FRANKE KITCHENS ...............................................02 236 9777<br />

H.A.FELE.................................................................077 423 073<br />

IKON KITCHEN .....................................................089 972 2789<br />

I.P.M. SAMUI .........................................................081 894 4093<br />

KITCHEN STUDIO ..................................................077 423 073<br />

RS VENTURE ......................................................02 662 3571-3<br />

SWIMMING POOLS<br />

CP POOL .................................................................077 234 410<br />

DES JOYAUX ..........................................................077 247 588<br />

JD POOLS ...............................................................077 427 356<br />

PURA POOLS .........................................................077 960 565<br />

TSP POOLS ............................................................077 234 034<br />

DESIGN SERVICES<br />

3D ARCHITECT ..................................................... 077 238 962<br />

ARCHITECTUAL VISUALISATIONS .......................077 247 862<br />

BOTANICAL DESIGNS LANDSCAPING...............084 315 9742<br />

OPEN DESIGNER.................................................089 890 4960<br />

SAMUI GRAPEVINE .............................................080 620 9964<br />

SIL ARCHITECTS .................................................083 690 9700<br />

THAI REVIVAL DESIGN ........................................089 612 0684<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

ANNE SOPHIE SAMUIPICS .................................080 102 9791<br />

CHRONOS DYNAMICS ........................................081 894 4513<br />

CLAUDIO / FANTASYATWORK.COM ..................087 270 4972<br />

HELICAM AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY ....................089 874 7464<br />

ORIENTAL LIVING ..................................................077 247 675<br />

ENGINEERING SERVICES<br />

EASTERN TECHNICAL ENGINEERING ................077 295 316<br />

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HOME SERVICES<br />

AUTOMATIC GATE ...............................................081 892 1066<br />

CERIS LAFARGE ROOFING ..................................02 586 5600<br />

ECO PEST CONTROL ..........................................085 791 2496<br />

EUROPEAN RAIN GUTTERING .............................077 423 073<br />

EZ DOCK (THAILAND) ...........................................077 426 955<br />

FAR THAWEE PORN ...........................................077 245 570-1<br />

INFINITY HOME MANAGEMENT ...........................077 426 608<br />

JOHNSON HEALTH TECH .....................................076 304 040<br />

NITE STONE ...........................................................077 247 769<br />

SAMUI MASTER WATER ........................................077 427 726<br />

SEARA SPORTS .....................................................076 355 040<br />

SUNFLEX ASIA .......................................................077 414 412<br />

THE STONE DOCTOR .........................................087 282 4930<br />

TRUE VISIONS .......................................................077 231 490<br />

UNIVERSE LOGISTICS ........................................086 344 4989<br />

FINANCE SERVICE<br />

GFS AUSTRALASIA ..............................................085 795 9393<br />

INSURANCE SERVICES<br />

CT TRADING INSURANCE ....................................038 420 618<br />

ENSURE ASIA .........................................................077 417 015<br />

PROJECT MANAGEMENT<br />

ADEPT ASIA ..........................................................081 978 3712<br />

DMA .......................................................................085 790 1520<br />

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RS BUILT .............................................................086 271 0156<br />

SIL ARCHITECTS .................................................083 690 9700<br />

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES<br />

ADEPT ASIA ..........................................................081 978 3712<br />

BLUE BUILDING ..................................................... 077 430 411<br />

EXIM STUDIO .........................................................02 934 7921<br />

PALM CONSTRUCTION .........................................077 961 991<br />

P&W CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ................077 238 182<br />

RS BUILT .............................................................086 271 0156<br />

SAMUI VILLAS & HOMES ......................................077 430 326<br />

SEA B.C...................................................................077 960 584<br />

TROPICAL BUILDERS ............................................077 602 262<br />

MAINTENANCE SERVICE<br />

ADEPT ASIA ..........................................................081 978 3712<br />

MANAGING SAMUI .................................................077 430 010<br />

SQUEAKY CLEAN WINDOWS .............................087 013 7650<br />

OTHER<br />

BANGKOK AIR WAYS .........................................077 422 512-9<br />

BLUECHIP INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY .........089 651 0020<br />

FIREWORKS SAMUI ............................................087 263 4371<br />

SAMUI RESCUE .............................077 421 444/087 263 4371<br />

TESCO LOTUS .......................................................077 245 400<br />

TS-TEAK ...............................................................081 893 4933<br />

LEISURE SAMUI<br />

100 DEGREE EAST DIVE CENTER .......................077 245 396<br />

BBC CAFÉ ..............................................................077 425 089<br />

CHANTARA JUNK BOAT ......................................087 064 3126<br />

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SAMUI ..................077 484 548<br />

HARLEY DAVIDSON BANGKOK ............................02 934 4855<br />

MAGNOLIA SPA ......................................................077 601 133<br />

MAX MURPHY ........................................................077 413 614<br />

MINI GOLF ............................................................081 787 9148<br />

MOBY DICK IRISH BAR .......................................081 892 1990<br />

OCEAN 11 BEACH FRONT RESTAURANT ...........077 245 134<br />

OCEANS ELITE CHARTERS ..................................077 427 244<br />

RAJDHEVEE CLINIC ..............................................077 430 702<br />

PAUL ROPP SAMUI ............................................086 270 3060<br />

WECI & COMPUTER INSTITUTE ...........................077 233 101


� e Chantara Junk Boat is one of the most breathtaking ways to enjoy Koh <strong>Samui</strong><br />

and her surrounding islands. With group trips three time a week to Koh <strong>Phangan</strong><br />

and private tours available, what better way to experience<br />

the stunning blue waters of the � ailand gulf.<br />

Visit www.junk-boat-cruise.com<br />

For more information or phone 087 064 3126/077 426 741 to book now.<br />

Group trips three time a week : Tuesday, Saturday(9am-5pm), � ursday sunset trip(11am-7pm).


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Samujana is an exclusive collection of spacious individual and decadent<br />

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Perfectly perched on a <strong>Samui</strong> Island hillside with pure sea views, direct beach<br />

access and boasting some of Asia’s largest private pools, each uniquely designed<br />

villa offers an impressive photo scene of both sea, neighbouring islands, and hills.<br />

With seamless and attentive hospitality services, your Samujana investment<br />

promises to soar beyond expectations with fantastic rental returns in an everpopular<br />

Thai island destination. Immerse yourself in the splendour of <strong>Samui</strong>’s<br />

shoreline and experience Samujana.<br />

www.ownsamujana.com . own@samujana.com . +66 80 886 4226


LUXURY REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS<br />

ESTATE AGENCY • HOLIDAY VILLAS • SIGNATURE WEDDINGS<br />

Phone: +66 (0) 81968 3486, +66 (0)77 427 648 ext. 108 Email: sales@epsamui.com<br />

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<strong>Samui</strong> Villas & Homes Co Ltd. 11/7 Moo 1, Bophut, Koh <strong>Samui</strong>, Surat Thani 84320 Thailand

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