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 […]

Apartment in Bang Bao, Koh Chang, with Panoramic Ocean Views This corner apartment is located on the upper level of a luxury development with a great 180° sea view overlooking Bang Bao Bay in the Southwest of Koh Chang. The unit is accessed by private steps and covers a total area of 120sq.m. There are two bedrooms, a lounge and a fully fitted kitchen as well as a balcony with amazing views over the bay. The apartment is completely furnished to a high standard and fully air-conditioned throughout. The condo complex has great facilities including a large seafront swimming pool and a 300 metre pier. The apartment is held under a Freehold title which means that foreigners can buy and own in their own name. At the moment the apartment is rented out to guests and currently generates a great return on investment of 6%. The price for the same size of unit in the same development is 17 million Baht so this represents a proper bargain.

For Sale or Lease This is an excellent opportunity to take over an extremely successful Italian Restaurant on Koh Kood island. Koh Kood currently has very few international restaurants and this restaurant is perhaps the best known, having been established for over ten years. The business is situated on a 600 square metre plot and occupies the ground floor of a 200 sqm, two-stoery building that has two bedrooms upstairs offering the possibility of owner accommodation. The restaurant currently caters to 70 diners with comfortable seats for 35 people indoors and 35 more on their outdoor terrace. There is plenty of space for more if required and the large upstairs terrace is another seating possibility. Also on the ground floor is the large kitchen, pizzeria, customer bathroom and a storage area. The business is located in the most central area of Koh Kood. This is area is becoming Koh Kood’s main place to go for restaurants, bars, coffee shops and out-of-hotel entertainment. There are also local administration and infrastructure such as the police station, government office, hospital and bank with one the island’s two ATM machines. Since the business is so well established one of its major benefits is that […]