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Above:Okay Airways will become the latest Chinese carrier to spread its wings to Chiang Mai.

Okay Airways will become the latest Chinese carrier to spread its wings to Chiang Mai, a favourite Thai destination for mainlanders.

The full-service airline looks set to operate three flights a week non-stop from Nanjing in eastern China to Chiang Mai starting in July.

Chiang Mai airport general manager Visutr Chantana confirmed Okay’s descent to the northern city, joining six Chinese carriers that have already made Chiang Mai their port of call.

Above:Some 26 international and local airlines operate regular flights to Chiang Mai airport.

The Tianjin-based airline intends to use a single-aisle Boeing 737 jet on its maiden flight to Chiang Mai, its third Thai port after Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) and Krabi in southern Thailand.

Chiang Mai has direct connections with seven to eight southern Chinese cities, said Gp Capt Visutr.

Some 26 international and local airlines operate regular flights to Chiang Mai airport. Chinese airlines serving Chiang Mai include Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shangdong Airlines and low-cost carrier Spring Airlines.

Above:Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand grew 31% in the first quarter to 2.6 million.

Okay wants to tap surging Chinese travel demand to Chiang Mai and Thailand in general. Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand grew 31% in the first quarter to 2.6 million.

That figure represents 28% of just over 9 million international arrivals over the period as recorded by the Tourism and Sports Ministry.

Last year saw a 30% jump in Chinese passing through Chiang Mai airport to reach 700,000. This year the tally is expected to reach 1 million, he said.

The ministry expects foreign travellers to Thailand to reach 32 million in 2016, up from nearly 30 million last year. Arrivals from China, which jumped 71% to 7.9 million last year, are projected to reach 10 million this year.

Above:The ministry expects foreign travellers to Thailand to reach 32 million in 2016.

Source: Bangkok Post

The weather of Northern Thailand, including Chiang Mai, differs from the traditional divisions of spring, summer, autumn and winter. Instead, the region has three distinct seasons: the cool season, hot season and rainy season. Chiang Mai is known as the ‘cool capital’, and in comparison to the sweaty heat of Bangkok, the climate is far more agreeable.

Cool season in Chiang Mai

The most popular time for visiting Chiang Mai ( weather wise) is the cool season, which runs from December to the end of February. It is in fact pleasantly chilly in the evenings, and if you are planning on visiting Chiang Mai at this time of year, it would be wise to bring all-weather gear along; particularly if you intend hiring a motorcycle to get around, or going on a mountain trek. However, don’t leave out your summer clothes, as midday temperatures can climb well into the 30s (Celsius).

Hot season in Chiang Mai

Try to avoid a holiday to Thailand during this time (April-June) as unless you are completely accustomed to tropical heat, you will find the humidity utterly draining. Despite all the moisture in the air, however, there is virtually no rain during this period. The lack of water with blazing heat and slash-and-burn agricultural practices causes the usually lush green jungle that covers the surrounding hills to turn a charred brown from fires that burn almost constantly from January until the rains arrive. Not only does this affect the vegetation, but a trademark ‘hot season haze’ hangs over the entire city, obscuring the beautiful vistas.

The weather starts heating up in Chiang Mai around early February, and by mid-March, the nippy nights of December are nothing but a pleasant memory, with daytime maximums regularly reaching 40°C.

Rainy season in Chiang Mai

The southwest monsoon usually arrives from India at the end of May, and from then until November the weather in Chiang Mai and northern Thailand is very wet. The rainy season is characterized by torrential downpours, but they tend to be sudden bursts that only last for an hour or so rather than a steady stream of water.

Although mosquitoes are rife during this time, the rainy season is otherwise a pleasant time to visit the north. The rains bring respite from the heat, and the landscape returns to its strikingly-gorgeous shade of green. Rainfall is usually heaviest in September, with an average precipitation of 250mm.

Source：One stop Chiang Mai

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The Banyan Tree Group’s Laguna Lăng Cô resort is the first and largest world-class integrated resort in Vietnam. The development includes Banyan Tree and Angsana branded hotels and spas, an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Sir Nick Faldo, private villas and residences, convention facilities, and a plethora of recreational activities for guests of all ages. The latest addition to the portfolio of luxury residences available for sale at Laguna Lăng Cô is the Laguna Park Golf Residences. With an appealing address adjacent to the golf course, homeowners can enjoy an amazing vista of the golf greens, as well as a safe and secure environment with easy access to quality recreational facilities within the resort destination.

Project Info – Laguna Park Lăng Cô

• Laguna Park golf residences overlook the Sir Nick Faldo-designed golf course and mountains, with peaceful canal view on the other side
• A small number of corner-units are available – they come with greater overall land area with additional side lawns offering more private green garden space
• Price from HK$2.1M (approx HKD1,070 psf)
• The residences come with 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (total built-up area from 195.6 sq.m.)
• 20% down-payment upon signing contract and progressive payments thereafter
• Expected Rental Yield of 6% p.a.
• 12-18 months construction period
• Available on a 70-year leasehold basis for foreigners

About the Laguna Lăng Cô Integrated Resort

Laguna Lăng Cô is the first and largest world-class integrated resort in Vietnam, and a premium second home destination development in Central Vietnam. The 280-hectare community, which marks the first project in Vietnam for the Banyan Tree Group, resides near Lăng Cô Bay and is framed by a three kilometre beach overlooking the East Sea, an area renowned for its pristine coastline, natural scenery, and proximity to UNESCO World Heritage sites. The integrated resort is a strategic investment jointly developed by the Banyan Tree Group, the Nan Fung Group, and HSBC.

Above: The Laguna Lăng Cô integrated resort includes Banyan Tree and Angsana branded hotels and spas, and an 18-hole golf course

Above: The renowned Banyan Tree villas at Laguna Lăng Cô have breathtaking ocean views

Above: The Angsana branded hotel offers luxurious suites and hotel room options for travelers

Above: Residents of Laguna Park can access the clubhouse of the golf course

Above: The 18-hole Nick Faldo-designed golf course

Above: Residents of Laguna Park can access the myriad of premium dining establishments in the integrated resort

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Japanese tenants are popular among Bangkok property investors as they typically take good care of their units and are meticulous about timely rent. In partnership with Sansiri, we would like to invite you to join our upcoming event in Hong Kong to preview Sansiri’s latest freehold condominium project, Mori Haus, situated in T77 – the new Japanese residential community (Sukhumvit 77) of Bangkok. Mori Haus is a Thai-Japanese Resort Condo, the first of its kind in Bangkok, please contact us for more information on this new project.

*** Bangkok’s First Thai-Japanese Resort Condo from HKD980,000 ***

Introducing Mori Haus: 

Introducing T77 – Bangkok’s First Japanese Residential Community by Sansiri

T77, situated on Sukhumvit soi 77 is Bangkok’s first Japanese residential community built by Sansiri with its own international private school (Bangkok Prep School) and community shopping mall (Habito).

Habito – Set amidst one of Bangkok’s fastest growing residential areas, Habito aims to capture the interest of the prosperous demographic residing in nearby communities and shoppers from further afield attracted by Habito’s sought-after offerings.  Of particular note the retail and F&B composition will include coveted Japanese brands to entice the burgeoning Japanese population, estimated to be the largest expatriate community in Thailand with over 150,000 people

Bangkok Prep School – The latest addition to the T77 Japanese residential community is the new secondary campus of Bangkok International Preparatory & Secondary School (Bangkok Prep), one of Thailand’s leading British co-educational school

The Bangkok Rental Market for Japanese Tenants

Above: Gateway Ekamai is a lifestyle shopping mall offering a remarkable ambience of Japanese lifestyle for clients

Above: The Thai Baht is currently at a low of around 4.55 against HKD

Above: Thailand approved the construction of a high speed rail connecting Bangkok and cities like Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Kunming (China). Expected to be completed by year 2021, this provides great prospects for property investors in Bangkok

Above: The BTS Group and Sansiri formed a joint-venture to develop premium residential projects in Bangkok

Key features of MORI HAUS:

• Freehold condo from HKD980,000
• Average price HKD2,800 per sq.ft.
• Down-payment 25% now and 75% at completion in Q4, 2017
• 70% financing available for foreigners
• Fully furnished including appliances and kitchenware
• Sizes from 35 – 117.5 sq.m.
• 1-bed, 2-bed & 3-bed units
• 3-Beds 3-Baths units are also available
• Located in prime location of T77 (Sukhumvit soi 77), it is Bangkok’s first Japanese residential community built by Sansiri with its own international private school (Bangkok Prep School) and community shopping mall (Habito)
• Mori Haus is Bangkok’s First Thai-Japanese Resort Condo
• 5 minute walk from T77 to Onnut BTS station – Sukhumvit Line, 3 stops from Thonglor
• Full condo facilities including swimming pool with jacuzzi and kid’s pool, gym, garden and outdoor recreation area, greenery deck, laundry, 24-hour security, shuttle bus service (subject to change), limited edition bicycles (HAUS x Tokyo Bike), bike racks, concierge and parking spaces
• Expected rental yield of 6% p.a.

The cultural and natural wonderland of Chiang Mai has strong investment potential due to various factors such as the impending high speed rail from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, retail developments, and infrastructure projects.  Golden Emperor and Sansiri, the leading developer in Thailand, hosted a seminar and exhibition in Hong Kong to provide insights into the investment potential of Chiang Mai and to preview its latest freehold condominium project, dcondo Nim (starting price HKD570,000). Over 300 investors attended the Chiang Mai investment event over the weekend.

Above: dcondo Nim, Sansiri’s latest project in Chiang Mai, was featured at the event

Above: Over 300 investors attended the Chiang Mai property exhibition over the weekend

 Above: Terence Chan, Director of Golden Emperor Properties, provided a presentation and analysis of the Chiang Mai property market