The sleepy town of Trat is changing. It’s growing fast, as over ten new hotels in the last couple of years suggests, and increasingly foreign residents of Thailand are realising that the Trat mainland is a great place to live. This villa is a great example, built by a European ex-pat to Western standards but retaining the attractive peak-roofed design of classic Thai architecture it enjoys terrific sea views from its location on the Laem Sork peninsula. This new private villa was completed in September 2014. It is a large dwelling that the owner also uses as a homestay business. It is situated at Huang Nam Khao on a 1.5 rai plot of Chanote land. that is delimited by a border wall. The closest neighbours are pineapple fields and trees, just to emphasise the tranquillity of the location. The property comprises two self-contained dwellings, upstairs and downstairs. Upstairs there are four large rooms with a very large open patio living space with three bedrooms each with shower and toilet. Also there is a living-room with built-in kitchen. Downstairs there is the homestay living space that features a large kitchen and living-room and an ensuite bedroom. All of the house has been constructed to very […]

A large a popular French/Thai restaurant business is available for sale with all fixtures and fittings as a ready-to-run going concern business. The restaurant currently  has a capacity of 56 diners but has plenty of space for further expansion. It is located on a 5 Rai plot of Chanote title land that is included in the sale. It is a situated a few minutes drive from Trat town, a few kilometres down the road that leads to Laem Sork – the ferry terminal for Koh Kood. There is a lot of passing traffic and the restaurant also has a loyal customer base of Trat residents. There is great potential for development of the resort side of this business as there are six bungalows and lots of room on the huge land area for further growth. The restaurant itself comprises one large dining area with a separate VIP room and there is a huge terrace that can also accommodate a large number of guests. In the back are 3 rooms which comprise the kitchen and preparation areas.  Outside there is also a big room with an imported glass frontage. Another room is separated from the main restaurant room by a small bridge feature […]

Two excellent plots of Chanote title land totalling 1,048 square metres (2.62 Ngan) are for sale in a unique location on the mainland in Trat province close to a lovely beach and the Koh Chang ferry terminals. The land has been split into two equal plots that are a perfect size for a good-sized private home with a garden. The plots are on a quiet side road but are just 1km from lovely Ao Tan Beach, only 600m from Sun Sea View Marina and Santhiya Pier and a 12-minute drive from Trat Airport. Ao Tan Beach The only approach by road drops down to reveal a beautiful, sheltered bay with clear blue water and idyllic views of Koh Chang island. On the beach road, there are a small number of bungalows for rent and seafood restaurants. It’s a lovely, quiet beach in the week that is popular with Thai visitors on weekends. Sea Sun View Marina This nearby marina boasts wet and dry docks (at very reasonable rates) for all seagoing vessels. From the Santhiya Pier, a private shuttle boat transports customers from the mainland to the Santhiya Tree Koh Chang Resort (formerly Panviman). Private transport can be arranged for […]

Resort in Bailan Beach An excellent opportunity is available to purchase a turnkey Resort in Bailan Beach. This Resort is one of the most highly rated on Koh Chang and the painstaking efforts of the current owners to establish it as such mean that it represents a rare chance to step into a Koh Chang Resort that is already wildly successful. So if the business is so successful then why are the owners selling? They have decided reluctantly that Thailand is not for them and relocating to Europe. Here is a full inventory of what is included in teh sale: Non movable items: 7 spacious tiled, air-conditioned, furnished bungalows with patios in the garden 2 backpacker/staff rooms of very high quality 2 furnished rooms on upper area with bathrooms and patios A fully fitted restaurant with a guest toilet in the restaurant Fully fitted catering kitchen Swimming pool Laundry Workshop Storage Room Tool Room All set in a tropical landscaped garden with walkways and lighting Movable items: All furniture in all bungalows (see photos) Linen / Towels Crockery Kitchen fixtures and fittings including a large catering fridge, a double door fridge/freezer, 2 single door fridges and a deep freeze (bought […]