Dear All,

It gives me ENORMOUS pleasure in informing you all, that the Panorama Pool Villas development is now:

cableless – wireless – lineless and poleless!!!

If there are any readers of this bulletin that are totally ‘clueless’ as to the reasons for our jubilation – then I am ‘speechless’.

They are gone! They are no more! They are deceased! They have expired!*

I am of course, referring to the overhead power lines - they have disappeared, along with the poles!

It has taken some time to fulfil the dream of not having cables strung across the horizon and obstructing our wonderful views.

Despite frustrating bureaucrats, seemingly endless red tape, and efforts by the ‘Preservation of Cables Worldwide Organisation’ to stop us, not to mention global warming and the FIFA World Cup 2010, we eventually had them (the cables) removed. (… a bit like England’s World Cup football team really - unappealing, useless, overrated, and  subsequently, justifiably ousted).

Before you ask: YES! Of course there is an underground electrical supply to replace it.

Look below to see the ‘Before & After’ photographs (just in case there are some Doubting Thomases out there) … and NO, I have not been cheating with  image editing software.)

Simply click on any one of the thumbnails to open a full sized photograph. Clicking on each photograph will advance you to the next one in a ‘Now you see – now you don’t’ sequence.

If you would prefer to download your own automatic sldeshow then click here

*(Acknowledgements (apologies) to John Cleese and Graham Chapman.)

For those of you that are really into cranes, jibs, and safety slings (or lack of them), poles, cables, and hanging workers, you may view the complete library here.

WARNING: Viewer discretion is advised. The file at the above link contains graphic images that some viewers, in particular Health and Safety Officers, may find disturbing.

Have fun!

Martin

01. View from SW corner of club house garden looking towards the entrance to the development.01.a. After02. View from the club house veranda looking towards plot 25 in the background02.a. After..03. View from the club house veranda looking towards plot 25 in the background. Zoomed03.a. After04. View from the West side of the club house swimming pool looking towards plot 13 in the background04.a. After05. View from the West side of the club house garden looking towards plots 13, 14, and 15 in the background05.a. After06. View from the veranda of Aqua show house plot 17, looking towards the mountain of Khao Takiab in the NE06.a. After07. View from the veranda of Aqua show house plot 17, looking towards the mountain of Khao Takiab in the NE. Zoomed07.a. After08. View from the veranda of Aqua show house plot 17, looking towards the club house08.a. After09. View from the veranda of Aqua show house plot 17, looking towards the club house09.a. After10. View from the master bedroom of the Aqua show house plot 17, looking across the pool at the sala10.a. After11. View from the veranda of plot 25 looking North towards the club house11.a. After12. View from the garden of plot 25 looking towards the mountain of Khao Takiab in the NE12.a. After13. View from the garden of plot 25 looking towards the mountain of Khao Takiab in the NE. Zoomed13.a. After14. View from inside entrance gate looking West into the development14.a. After

Indeed, seeing IS believing. I see the progress of our new show houses every day – however, you do not. So, I decided to take some photographs so that you too - can believe.

I am told (but then I am told many things) that the Nature 2 Show House will be finished by the end of June. (That’s June of this year for you cynics.)

I, like many of you, (sixteen to be precise) are really looking forward to all 3 of the Show Houses being completed and when they are finished, I shall be writing to all sixteen of you so that you can come and have a look at the Real Thing. Thank you for your patience thus far and I can assure you that you will not be disappointed.

Just a recap: the Nature 3 is our 2-bedroomed baby of 200 square metres, the Nature 2 is 3-bedroomed with 217 square metres and the Nature 3 is also 3-bedroomed with 243 square metres total living area. Prices are as per the price list found here.

 Do not forget that we will fully furnish (fitted furniture is included in the price) the villas at COST PRICE.

How?

We buy directly from the factory and pass on that saving to you.

I should not need to point out that the views from the Nature 1 Show House are exceptionally outstanding and the view across the top of the beautifully gardened Club House is indeed a joy to behold.

Take a look below at the photographs that I took at lunchtime today. (Click to enlarge.)

Higher resolution photographs can be found here.

View from Nature 1 Show House Master Bedroom.View from Nature 1 Show House Sala.Nature 3 Show Houise on plot 44View from Nature 1 Show House Master Bedroom - zoomed. Nature 1 Show House on plot 49.View from Nature 1 Show House swimming pool.Nature 2 Show House on plot 46

Welcome to the new look Panorama website. Do you like it?

Personally, I do, not just because I had an input into the different theme but primarily because the old website looked dreary - informative but dreary. The new one looks refreshing, appealing to the eye; more colourful and more tropical methinks. Rather befitting of the The Panorama Pool Villas.

What are your thoughts?

1. The old one was alright - don’t know why you bothered.

2. I miss the panning panoramic view on the home page.

3. I enjoyed spending an eternity scrolling through the information to find what I was looking for.

4. I much prefer dank dusty dreary sites.

5. The new one is FAB!

6. I had so much fun trying to find all the information I thought I already knew the location of.

7. The new one is SUPER and my congratulations to the GM for his supreme efforts.

8. I hope that the villa prices have not increased to cover the cost of the new website.

9. I don’t give a d_ _ _ what your b_ _ _ _ _ website looks like - just reduce the price of the villas.

10. We love your website and that handsome hunk of a GM. (Secretary of the Panorama Fan Club).

Why, thank you. (Blush).

I shall write again soon.

Martin

General Manager

The Panorama Pool Villas.

Dear All,

We have had several enquiries regarding our Nature 3 Promotion and most enquirers have additionally asked if we provide competitive payment terms and/or offer finance.

Whilst we do not, as a developer, offer finance, we have devised what we believe to be a ground-breaking payment plan over 24 months that is interest free. This 24-month payment plan may be applicable to all villa sales. (Please ask for details.)

Is the payment plan set in stone?

Not necessarily. If you have an alternative proposition - then by all means propose it.

Check out the information below and let me know what you think.

Martin A. Gray

General Manager

The Panorama Pool Villas.

Dear All,

May I please draw your attention to our Nature 3 Promotion, the details of which are below? (Plots outlined in red are the promotional plots.)

The details include the payment structure and the benefits of the Nature 3 Villa and also, a plot plan so that you can easily identify the locations.

Floor plans of the Nature 3 Villa can be found here, here and here (scroll down the page).

Should you wish further details, please do not hesitate to contact me at this address.

Martin.

Martin A. Gray

General Manager

The Panorama Pool Villas.

PANORAMA POOL VILLAS - NATURE 3 PROMOTION 5.9 MTHB
Nature 3 (Standard - Fitted Furniture)					5,900,000.00 THB
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
DEPOSIT	15%	On signing contract			*870.000.00
2nd PAYMENT	15%	Foundations complete			890.000.00
3rd PAYMENT	15%	Roof completion			890.000.00
4th PAYMENT	15%	Construction and landscaping completed			890.000.00
5th PAYMENT	40%	Transfer of property and land			2,360,000.00
* Less Reservation Fee 200,000THB				TOTAL = 5,900,000.00
Nature 3 (Fully Furnished)					6,200,000.00 THB
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
DEPOSIT	15%	On signing contract				*910.000.00
2nd PAYMENT	15%	Foundations complete				930.000.00
3rd PAYMENT	15%	Roof completion				930.000.00
4th PAYMENT	15%	Construction and landscaping completed				930.000.00
5th PAYMENT	40%	Transfer of property and land				2,480,000.00
* Less Reservation Fee 200,000THB			TOTAL = 6,200,000.00
PROMOTIONAL DEAL 1. Nature 3 villas and plots sold ‘FCFS’. Buyers select their own plot – see allocated plots below 2. Reservation Period – 10 banking days; Fee, 200,000 THB 3. Plots originally allotted as Nature 2 plots may still be sold with Nature 2 villas – the price as per the Price List.   Nature 3 facts; 200 m2 total living area (2152.80 feet2) Two bedrooms Two bathrooms Swimming pool (7.2 x 3.8) Sala Popular rental size 4-5 months build time Extremely competitive loose furniture package.     Click thumbnail to enlarge.

Dear All,

“What a difference a day makes.”

Or, to be more precise; what a difference a few months make. Please take a look at the Panorama progress photographs below; I am absolutely certain that you will be pleasantly surprised. The Club House in particular looks wonderful now that it is surrounded with greenery.

Let me know your thoughts – we welcome that.

Regards,

Martin

Dear All,

We narrowly missed having severe snow blizzards here in Hua Hin and we feel very fortunate that the temperature did not fall below 19C/66F degrees. (… and that was not considering the wind-chill factor.) How I managed to keep warm without central heating and my Barbour is beyond me.

Now the temperature is a very comfortable 32C/90F thank you, and the threat of the cold spell continuing, seems to have lessened.

Welcome to Paradise at Panorama.

How has the weather been where you live?

A big ‘Thank you’ to Erich and Ursula for the photo. I felt ‘chilled to the bone’ just looking at it.

Moving swiftly on; and starting with an apology for not having posted a newsletter earlier, I am pleased to write that we are busy.

The definition of busy in this instance, means that we now have an additional five villas under construction plus one of the distressed sales being bought. So, that’s six in total.

This is keeping everyone busy and I am no exception insomuch that every new villa owner wants to have their own personal touch to their villas which requires that modifications to plans are necessary. 

Yes, we don’t just build a house with a ‘like it or leave it’ attitude, we actually encourage owners to have their own input of ideas, thus the villa becomes their ‘home’.

Look at the photographs below to see the progress on the plots that, a few weeks ago, were empty. Try to spot the ‘U’ shaped concrete structures. They house the villa’s electricity and water meters, and telephone connection point. Virtually all have been completed which means that, in a very short space of time, the electric cables will go underground.

Eureka!

I know that this is Panorama and not Syracuse, however, the joy and excitement that I will experience when the cables go underground will be enough for me to run naked around the development.

Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment. (I can already, imagine your replies – please, be nice.)

Finally, it is a pleasure to welcome new visitors and, incorporate new countries to our mailing list such as, Finland, New Zealand and the Isle of Wight. (Say ‘Hello’ to Chillerton for me.)

I wonder who will be the first to dispute that the IOW is a country.

Enjoy the photographs and; if you wish to moan – tell me. If you wish to praise – tell everybody.

Thank you and Cheerio,

Martin

Plot 57 from plot 26Plot 49 from plot 55Swimming pool pipe work plot 46-2Swimming pool pipe work plot 46Precast concrete for plot 46 Plot 46 from plot 51 Plot 44 from plot 52Plot 18 work restarted 2Plot 18 work restarted Breaking ground plot 6

Click on the image to enlarge.

As usual, your comments are welcome.

Thank you,

Martin

Please click on the thumbnail to view.

Often, it is said, that “two’s company, three’s a crowd”. Well, there are some ‘odd’ situations that spring to mind where ‘3’ is the perfect number however, you will have to read my autobiography to find out more about that.

We at Panorama Pool Villas, in our efforts to satisfy our client’s desires, have designed a two-bedroomed villa called the Nature 3.

Yes I know! Why would we give a 2-bedroomed villa an identifying number of ‘3’?

Don’t ask me. It would be easier to answer the ultimate question “of life the universe and everything”.

However, what I can tell you, is that the Nature 3 does indeed, have 2 bedrooms with a living area of just under 200 m2 (2,153 ft2), two ensuite bathrooms, an 8 x 4 m2 swimming pool, and a private sala for those masseurs/masseuses to massage and relax your body whilst you sip a Pimm’s® Number 1.

Prices start at 5,500,000 THB. That’s

102,546.00 GBP

112,344.00 EUR

163,900.00 USD

As with all our villas, the price includes the villa and the land which is fully landscaped and has planted gardens all around.

Below is a floor plan of the Nature 3. (Click on the image to enlarge.)