Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Huge 1 Bedroom Sea View Condo for Rent on Pratumnak Hill

Fully furnished 98 SQM 1 Bedroom Condo for Rent in Cosy Beach on Pratumnak Hill 

36,000 THB/ Month


Modern furnishings, built in wardrobe, air con, and wi-fi internet with separate office.



Seaview Living Room has private balcony, cable and satellite along with flat screen tv.

Bedroom also has private balcony, sea views and is complete with linens, and flat screen tv.



Modern kitchen includes refrigerator, microwave, flatware and trash compactor.



Building amenities include covered parking, security with key card access and CCTV, swimming pool, sauna, fitness center, and concierge.



For more information or to arrange a viewing Email
Brian@bigmangoproperties.com
Property id # 20404

3 Bed 3 Bath Pool Villa in Soi Siam Country Club for Sale

East Pattaya Pool Villa for sale just off Soi Siam Country Club 5.78 MB


This big 2 story house sits on 1.5 Rai of land and has 120 SQM of living space.


Beautifully landscaped yard and big private swimming pool.


Big European kitchen with 4 burner stove, western oven and hood



Covered poolside patio to sit and relax



For More information or to arrange a viewing Email
Brian@bigmangoproperties.com
Property id # 27859

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

1 Bedroom Condo for Rent in The Urban Pattaya

45 SQM 1 Bedroom Condo  now available in The Urban Condo Complex in South Pattaya!

The Urban Pattaya is conveniently located right off of Pattaya 2nd Rd and soi 15 right behind The Avenue Shopping Center

 

The living Room is fully furnished including flat screen TV, air con and a private balcony



The bedroom also has air con along with king size bed, full linens, flat screen TV and built in wardrobe





Kitchen includes granite counter tops, 2 burner electric stove with hood, microwave, kettle, toaster, and refrigerator.



The Urban Pattaya features communal swimming pool, fitness center, business center, restaurant, covered parking, cctv, key card entry and 24 hour security. 

6 Month: 25,000B/Month
1 Year:    23,000B/Month

For more information or to arrange a viewing please email
id# 28586

Private Pool Villa for Sale in East Pattaya

East Pattaya Pool Villa for sale in East Pattaya...Bargain price of only 5,500,000 Baht!


This Private Pool Villa is located in East Pattaya off Soi Siam Country Club and sites on 180 TW of land with 280 SQM of living space.





This property has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms including an en-suite master.

European Kitchen is complete with Refrigerator, Microwave and Western Oven.


Also included is a Furnished Living Room with flat screen TV and as seperate movie room with projector.

 





The house comes fully furnished, full air con, fenced with security gate and alarm system

For more information or to arrange a viewing  please e mail
Property id # 24340





 

Pattaya Police seem to be cracking down on gambling dens

12 “Hi-Low” Gambling suspects arrested at North Pattaya house.

Two days ago a house was raided on Pratumnak Hill. Underground card games and other forms of gambling are not uncommon but perhaps Pattaya's boys in brown are getting some better tips, check out this article from Pattaya One News:

 12 suspected gamblers were caught by Pattaya Police playing the popular dice game “Hi-Low” for money at a house in the Naklua area on Sunday Evening.

Officers received a tip-off about the illegal gambling event which was generating excessive noise alerting others to the gathering.

A team of Police and Police Volunteers made their way to the location and arrested 12 people, 11 men and 1 woman. Evidence seized includes a game-board and dice along with 100 Baht in cash.

The organizer of the event was identified as Khun Paiboon aged 49 who was charged with the offense of gambling along with his friends who were all locked-up pending further investigations.

Monday, July 29, 2013

3 Bedroom 2 bath East Pattaya House for Sale

East Pattaya House for Sale in secure housing estate. Priced for quick sale at 

5,900,000 Baht

 


This house has 3 bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, with 160 SQM of living space on 75TW of land with covered parking. 


The house is fully furnished and ready to move in. The estate offers fitness center, sauna, and communal pool.

 

For more information or to arrange a viewing please e mail
Brian@bigmangoproperties.com

 
+66 (0) 87 134 6605

9 Foreigners arrested at Illegal Casino in South Pattaya


 casino 3 270x200 9 Foreigners arrested at Illegal Casino in South Pattaya

As Tourists or Ex-Pats here in Thailand we all like to indulge once in a while. Lets be honest...who doesn't enjoy a good card game once in a while!Just be careful when thinking you're covered, in the loop, in the kow, or in the right circle. This can happen to you. Found this in PattayaOne.net

 

9 foreign nationals including two Cambodian Casino workers were arrested after Pattaya Police conducted a raid at a 2-storey house on the Pratamnuk Road in South Pattaya early on Sunday Morning.
Police were able to earlier infiltrate the casino which allowed invited players to play poker for money, which is in contravention of Thailand’s Anti-Gambling Legislation.
The organizer of the event was identified as Mr. Matthew Greynom aged 35 from USA. Other poker players at the event were Mr. Brian Thomas aged 46 and Mr. Mark Neddleman aged 67, both US Citizens, along with Mr. Craig Daniel aged 25 from UK, Mr. Frank De Busscher aged 73 from Belgium, Mr. Martin Picheslberger aged 40 from Australia and Miss Monica Lee aged 47 from Canada.
Two Cambodians, one acting as hostess and the other working as Croupier, were also arrested and were known to be paid between 1,500 and 2,000 Baht per day to work at the illegal casino. They would travel from Cambodia where the pair work in Casino’s close to the Thai Border.
107,000 Baht, 1,771 US Dollars and 380 Euros were seized along with casino chips, a computer notebook and a bank book which featured 72 pages of credits and withdrawals between March and July 2013.
All those arrested have been charged and await Court appearances.
- See more at: http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/97012/9-foreigners-arrested-illegal-casino-south-pattaya/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PattayaOneNews+%28Pattaya+One+News%29#sthash.2sj26NoB.5omuMI35.dpuf
9 foreign nationals including two Cambodian Casino workers were arrested after Pattaya Police conducted a raid at a 2-storey house on the Pratamnak Road in South Pattaya early on Sunday Morning.

Police were able to earlier infiltrate the casino which allowed invited players to play poker for money, which is in contravention of Thailand’s Anti-Gambling Legislation.
The organizer of the event was identified as Mr. Matthew Greynom aged 35 from USA. Other poker players at the event were Mr. Brian Thomas aged 46 and Mr. Mark Neddleman aged 67, both US Citizens, along with Mr. Craig Daniel aged 25 from UK, Mr. Frank De Busscher aged 73 from Belgium, Mr. Martin Picheslberger aged 40 from Australia and Miss Monica Lee aged 47 from Canada.

Two Cambodians, one acting as hostess and the other working as Croupier, were also arrested and were known to be paid between 1,500 and 2,000 Baht per day to work at the illegal casino. They would travel from Cambodia where the pair work in Casino’s close to the Thai Border.

107,000 Baht, 1,771 US Dollars and 380 Euros were seized along with casino chips, a computer notebook and a bank book which featured 72 pages of credits and withdrawals between March and July 2013.



All those arrested have been charged and await Court appearances.




Looking to buy rent or sell?

Please e mail brian@bigmangoproperties.com
9 foreign nationals including two Cambodian Casino workers were arrested after Pattaya Police conducted a raid at a 2-storey house on the Pratamnuk Road in South Pattaya early on Sunday Morning.
Police were able to earlier infiltrate the casino which allowed invited players to play poker for money, which is in contravention of Thailand’s Anti-Gambling Legislation.
The organizer of the event was identified as Mr. Matthew Greynom aged 35 from USA. Other poker players at the event were Mr. Brian Thomas aged 46 and Mr. Mark Neddleman aged 67, both US Citizens, along with Mr. Craig Daniel aged 25 from UK, Mr. Frank De Busscher aged 73 from Belgium, Mr. Martin Picheslberger aged 40 from Australia and Miss Monica Lee aged 47 from Canada.
Two Cambodians, one acting as hostess and the other working as Croupier, were also arrested and were known to be paid between 1,500 and 2,000 Baht per day to work at the illegal casino. They would travel from Cambodia where the pair work in Casino’s close to the Thai Border.
107,000 Baht, 1,771 US Dollars and 380 Euros were seized along with casino chips, a computer notebook and a bank book which featured 72 pages of credits and withdrawals between March and July 2013.
All those arrested have been charged and await Court appearances.
- See more at: http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/97012/9-foreigners-arrested-illegal-casino-south-pattaya/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PattayaOneNews+%28Pattaya+One+News%29#sthash.2sj26NoB.5omuMI35.dpuf

Nice 2 Bedroom Villa for rent on Pattaya's Pratumnak Hill

Villas for rent in Pattaya (Pratumnak Hill) Butterfly Garden Villas & Apartments

 The Butterfly Garden Villas and Apartments are nestled between Soi 5 and Soi 6 in the up market area of Pratumnak Hill.




Conveniently situated between the 24/7 city of Pattaya and the sleepy suburban town of Jomtien, you are literally minutes from some of the most exciting holiday areas in all of SE Asia.


The Butterfly grounds contain superior accommodations featuring 2 bedroom villas and apartments available for short term and long term rentals. The rooms feature very substantial furniture and décor. All the rooms in particular unit have a common theme; fabric and furniture are the same in each room. This is truly your home away from home.

 The amenities are complete; there are full kitchens with huge countertops, multi-burner stove tops, ovens, microwaves and washing machines. The TVs are large and flat screen. There is Wi-Fi, cable TV and optional maid service is available. The bathrooms feature Jaccuzzi tubs in the master bedrooms and enclosed shower stall.

Prices for 3 Bedroom Villas from 30,000 / month
For more information please e mail 


Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Huge House for Sale or Rent near Lake Maprachan

Huge Lake Maprachan House now available For Sale or Rent.



This house sites on 4 rai of land and has 700 SQM of living space and features
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 2 Swimming Pools
  • Private maids quarters
  • 24 Hour Security Alarm System
  • Carport   


Located just 5 KM from Lake Maprachan and close to regents School makes this estate a very conveniently located home.


Asking 15,000,000 For Sale or 90,000 Baht/Month Rent




For more information or to arrange a viewing e mail
Brian@bigmangoproperties.com 



2 Bedroom House for Rent in Majestic Residence Pratumnak Hill

Lovely 2 Bedroom boutique house for rent on Pratumnak Hill.

 


This 2 bedroom house sits on 50 TW of land and 120 SQM of living space including a private swimming pool.



Price is 40,000 Baht for contracts of 6 months or more and is available immediately. 




For more information or to arrange a viewing please e mail




 Brian@bigmangoproperties.com


Monday, July 22, 2013

2 Day Buddah Lent has begun in Thailand

Thailand celebrates Asalaha Bucha Day.


All government buildings and institutions will be closed Monday 22 July and Tuesday 23 July for the buddhist holiday known by locals as ASALAHA BUCHA DAY. 


In addition all bars will be closed. Convenience stores such as 7/11 and Family Marts will be not be allowed to sell alcohol until midnight 23 July. For more information on this much respected Thai Buddah Holiday check out the article below i found on Thai Visa.



The Full Moon Day of The Asalaha (the eighth lunar month)

After The Lord Buddha enlighten on the full moon day of the sixth lunar month (Visakha), he spent seven weeks near by the Bodhi Tree. Afterward, he decided to teach the Dhamma to the others, even though there were difficulties for ordinary people to understand. His former teachers were dead, the next group of people he thought of were five ascetics called "Pancavaggi", group of five, who, at that time, lived in a forest named "Isippatanamarukatayawan", the deer park near Baranasi.

On the day before the full moon day of the eighth lunar month, Asalaha, there he was. The next day, the full moon day, The Lord Buddha gave them his FIRST SERMON called "Dhamma-cakkappavattana Sutta" or the Discourse on Setting the Wheel of Dhamma in Motion. Not long after that, the head of the Five Ascetics, named "Kondanna" got "The Eye of Dhamma" and asked for ordination from The Lord Buddha. He became the FIRST MONK in Buddhism. The full moon day of the eighth lunar month became the day that honored the Sangha, or the community of the monks.

ACTIVITIES TO BE OBSERVED ON ASALAHA BUCHA DAY

'TUM BOON': Making merit by going to temples for special observances, making merit, listening to Dhamma preaching, giving some donations and join in the other Buddhist activities.

'RUB SIL': Keeping the Five Precepts, including abstinence from alcoholic drinks and all kinds of immoral acts.

'TUK BARD': Offering food to the monks and novices (in the alm bowl).

Practice of renuciation: Observe the Eight Precepts, practice of meditation and mental discipline, stay in the temple, wearing white robes, for a number of days.

VIEN TIEN': Attending the Candle Light Procession around the Uposatha Hall, in the evening of the Vesak full moon day.

July 23rd
Buddhist Lent Day (Wan Khao Phansa)


The Buddhist rainy season. The rain retreat or Buddhist Lent is marked by two major religious events : one for the entering of the rainy season called "WAN KHAO PHANSA" and for the exit of the rainy season called "WAN OK PHANSA" .

During the rainy season, i.e. three months, approximately July, August, September (depending on lunar months), monks aren't allowed to sleep outside their temple and cannot defrock. This tradition is coming from old times when Buddha stayed in temples during rainy season to avoid killing insects or growing seeds. It is a period for study, meditation and to teach new monks. They are allowed to go out during the day but they must sleep in the same temple every night during three months.

Ordination

Still many Thai men become monks before the rain retreat as it offers a three months time to study the Dharma .

A few days before "WAN KHAO PHANSA", Thai people buy big candles. These candles should by pair. One for the buyer and one to get a mate for next life. When buying the wax candles, the candle is decorated with dragon, flowers and so on...

Donations

One day before the beginning of the Buddhist lent, there is Asalabucha day .This day commemorates the first sermon of Buddha to his five first disciples. One of them asked for being a monk. So this day is sacred because it deals with Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.

Thai people gather in the temple in order to listen to the Dharma. Temples are really crowded for "WAN KHAO PHANSA".

Buddhist sermon

During the Buddhist sermon, some laymen and laywomen prepare the trays dedicated to the monks.

Giving alms

When the Buddhist sermon is finished, Thai people are queuing to fill monks bowl with food.

Giving alms

Thai people are queuing in order to give their donations to the abbot. They offer wax candles but also monk robe, food, lotus flowers, buckets full of useful goods and so on... A Thai greeting towards the monk ( "WAI" ) shall be done before and after the donation.

Candle donation

The Candle Wax procession ("PHITI HAE PRASAT PEUNG" ) in Ubon Ratchatani is the most famous Candle Wax procession in Thailand. There is a night and day parad of huge wax candles. Those wax candles are big enough to last three months during a rain retreat season.

Soon, the abbot is submerged with donations. As usual, some laymen gather the donations in order that new donators can offer their wax candle.

Candle donation

After receiving the donations, the abbot blesses the crowd by sprinkling lustral water (NAM MON) on people. Lustral water is water that has been infused with magical powers or has received a blessing from monks. Thais believe that those who drink lustral water or have it sprinkled on their head, the most sacred part of the body, will be blessed.

Benediction

A thin bamboo stripes is used in Buddhist temples when abbots dip a bunch of it in holy water and sprinkle it on the faithful congregation. it carry the holy water well so giving the blessing of the dharma far and wide.

"VIEN TIEN" happens in the evening. During this ceremony, people turn around the temple three times with a candle in the hand.

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Pattaya will run its annual marathon on July 21st

Pattaya's annual marathon will begin at 04:30 on Sunday 21 July.

Also known as the Kings Cup Marathon it is one of Pattaya's most popular events.

Photo courtesy of Inspire Magazine

 
Pattaya Marathon 21 July 2013 

In addition to the full marathon there will be a half marathon, quarter marathon and a wheel chair race. Participants include not only Thais and local residents but competitors world wide come to take part in this event.


The Colosseum Show Pattaya Grand Opening 21 July 2013 4pm – 6pm

The curtain on Asia’s largest transvestite cabaret show rises on Thepprasit Road in July as the Colosseum Show Pattaya makes its official debut.

Inspire Magazine has just posted the information of this new Cabaret Show on Thepprasit road Jomtien Beach

 The Colosseum Show Pattaya Grand Opening 21 July 2013 4pm – 6pm 

 The curtain on Asia’s largest transvestite cabaret show rises on Thepprasit Road in July as the Colosseum Show Pattaya makes its official debut.

The 400 million baht theater on 16 rai of land is modeled after the Roman Coliseum, with a concrete and glass exterior, elevated stage and interior that can accommodate 1,250 people.
 
Manager Aphinant Bunyaung said the facility will offer fourteen 75-minute performances daily with spectacular lighting, sound and special effects. The theater offers regular seating for 1,000 people with 250 extra seats added for three evening performances. The Colosseum offers 90 restrooms and full elevator access to its many floors.
 
While the theater is already open for test shows, the grand opening will be held in early July. Initially the target audience will be Thai tourists, with marketing done through domestic tour operators. 

Later marketing will be expanded to foreign tourists.
  The Colosseum Youtube Video

Friday, July 19, 2013

Pattaya Real Estate Market is on the move!

I wanted to let everyone know that Pattaya Real Estate Market has merged with Big Mango Properties!


Big Mango Properties has been in business for almost 10 years and carries a very solid reputation in both Pattaya and Bangkok. Our Pattaya Real Estate Market website will remain up as will this blog.

Our other blogs
  • Forrentinpattaya.blogspot.com
  • Forsaleinpattaya.blogspot.com
Will be also continue with many new listings on the way! 

We look forward to this merger giving our clients a much broader database to better your needs as well as a bigger team to better serve new and existing customers. 

You can check out the new changes here at www.bigmangoproperties.com. I can now be reached at Brian@bigmangoproperties.com

Thank you all very much

Kind regards,
Brian Berlin

Friday, July 5, 2013

Pattaya 7/11 and Family Mart now adhering to alcohol sales laws

No more 24 hour beer and booze buying at 7/11 and Family Mart!

 

Looks like the days of Pattaya's reputation as the Wild West may be starting to fade:


Over the last few days wandering in and out of various 7/11 and Family Marts here in Pattaya i have noticed signs on the chillers now warning customers that alcohol will not be sold from 14:00 - 17:00 and after midnight. In family mart the sign read they will not sell after 01:00. These signs also stated that they would not sell until after 11:00 A.M.

If you think this is just another one of Pattaya's attempts to appease the local Boys in Brown you may be surprised! I just went to a local 7/11 to buy some stuff for a late afternoon party and as the girl was ringing up the order she suddenly stopped with a very scared look on her face. She then checked her watch to make sure it was after 11:00. 

I am not sure how long this will last, if it is for good, or just another low season crackdown. One thing i am sure of is that it is for real right now, and that this is the first time i have seen this at local convenience stores here in Pattaya. So unless you have a local mom and pop mini mart close by, you may want to stock up ahead.