Living in Paradise Suphaphon Sinnaro & Matthias Abold

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1 Living in Paradise Welcome to Baan Metawi, our residence in Pak Naam, a district of Chumphon. Well known for a mid sized, quite colourful fishing port, lively markets and shops for locals. Plenty of shrimp farms, coconut, rubber, palm oil plantations as well as a stunning and spectacular mangrove national park. Famous for its natural beauty, largely untouched by mass tourism with plenty of unspoilt exotic beaches. Chumphon and especially Pak Nam are characterized by the lack of tourists. Unlike famous tourist hubs in Thailand, like Hua Hin, Phuket, Koh Samui and Patthaya there are very few tourists here. Most are just passing through Pak Naam, coming from the train station or airport to take a trip at one of the 3 ferry companies to Koh Tao (the diving island), Koh Phangan (the full moon party island) or Koh Samui (Thailand's 3rd largest island). The word Koh means island in Thai. There are only a few exceptions without the Koh, most famous is Phuket, the largest island in Thailand and Pak Naam, which technically is an island, as we are separated from the mainland by a natural/ artificial sea water canal. However, this canal is at some points only a few meters wide and at low tide one can just avoid not to be grounded when using a kayak. It takes about 3 hours with a kayak and is actually big fun and adventurous; you will also get a wonderful view of the national park. Pak Naam has a circumference of about 30 km. Good quality but little used roads often alongside the sea shore, which is ideal for fantastic bicycle tours. At times when there is no sea view then you experience wonderful palm, coconut and rubber plantations, as well as interesting jungle areas and natural hills. The absolute highlight of Pak Naam is the national park. This includes many uninhabited islands and a large mangrove forests, which can be explored exclusively by boat or partly experienced at the national park centre. Also, there are 5 beautiful sandy beaches in Pak Naam alone.

2 The Location Nestled in a residential area in the district of "Pak Naam", the property is located at the rear end of the neighbourhood; a sea water canal forms a natural border with a beautiful jungle view. The residence is about 13 km from the centre of Chumphon. The sea is about 2 km away with several beaches and a national park within a 5 to 10 km range. In walking distance (1 to 2 km) you will find several 7/11, Mom & Pop shops, Banks, ATM's, green and seafood markets, a hospital, MD's, pharmacies, local restaurants and several temples, great view points and a picturesque and busy fishing port. Our postal address is: 510/115 Mu 8 Pak Nam, Amphoe Muang Chumphon, Thailand In Thai, it looks like this: 510/115 หม 8 ต. ปากน า อ. เม อง จ. ช มพร Just google these coordinate below for the exact location as well as a satellite picture: 10 25'30.4"N 99 14'26.3"E Or contact us via The Compound info@metawi.com On the compound (over m²), you will find the main house with a guest apartment, a kitchen and utility house, a pavilion, a 50 m² large, skin friendly, salt water pool (no chlorine needs to be added), a spacious tropical garden as well as access to the seawater canal and transition to the guest apartment. A total of 9 apartments are available. At the moment, 8 are rented to Thais (without access to the property). These are gradually being converted to western standard flats. There are mango, papaya, lime, banana trees, as well as passion fruit and pineapple. All surrounded by many tropical trees. The resort styled property has a high western standard. The entire property is continuously maintained, which is imperative in the sub tropical climate and proximity to the sea. The whole open area (pool, tropical garden, decking, pavilion, sea water canal) is not visible from the street and gives a very private feeling, ideal for day dreaming and relaxing. The only ones you will share this area with are us, your host family. Some of our guest also uses the area, together with the quite reliable internet, for working. 5 people live permanently in the main house and a housekeeper takes care of all chores during the day. The Interior Marble floor tiles cover the 60 m² guest apartment inside. Furthermore, you will find a fully tiled bathroom with fixtures, kitchenette (various cabinets and drawers, pan, pot, water cooker, oven etc.), and a walk in closet, leather couch in the living area, tables and chairs. The bedroom is equipped with a health friendly air conditioner, a 5ft double bed and bedding. In addition, it is equipped with several other furniture, refrigerator, ventilators as well as a covered terrace.

3 Surrounding & Infrastructure The province is called Chumphon and the provincial capital has the same name and Pak Naam (literally "mouth of the water"), a district of Chumphon city, is some 13 km from the centre. We are about 500 km south of Bangkok. Chumphon city has a population of about 50,000 and some 15,000 Burmese are presently working in the various fish factories. Myanmar, formerly Burma, is only about 40 km away. Life in Chumphon is original and relaxed, the location is characterized by its nature, the silence and the absence of tourists. It is the real Thailand here, shaped by the sea, fishing, and coconut, rubber and palm plantations; there is neither traffic jam nor rush; locals treat each other with respect and friendliness. Nevertheless, the infrastructure is excellent. A 4 to 6 lane highway leads from Bangkok via 500 km quite interesting and diverse landscape to Chumphon. If you were to travel on this highway a further km south, you would arrive in Singapore. Chumphon has its tiny little airport, which offers twice daily one hour flights to Bangkok and back as well as several 1 st and 2 nd class sleeper cabin to Bangkok. A further airport with several domestic and international connections is only 180 km south, in the province of Surathani. Chumphon is about 4 driving ours north of Krabi and about 5 hours northeast of Phuket; a 3 hours drive south of Hua Hin. There are 5 hospitals in Chumphon, the next one is just about 1 km away from the property and various MD's and dentists. There are 3 large supermarkets about 15 to 20 km away, plenty of small shops and more than 15 7/11 (3 of them in Pak Naam). Various night markets with astonishing good and cheap food, fish, fruit and green markets. You will find several large and mid sized DIY shops, plenty of banks, atm's, hairdresser, barbers, massage, cosmetic studios, cosmetic surgery clinics, many local hotels, some of them quite tasteful and new, a Novotel with a golf course is just 2 km from the property. There a plenty of Cafe s from easy till quite fancy. Hundreds of restaurants (Thais eat out almost daily) starting with very good and fresh street food and plenty of quite good Thai restaurants. There are 3 KFC's in Chumphon, however more and more local restaurant do offer, from the Thai's perspective, "exotic" western food, which is a bit more pricier but still mostly cheaper than in Europe. The province of Chumphon has over 200 km coastline with plenty of beautiful, often quite deserted beaches. The most famous and absolutely stunning beach, Haad Tung Wua Laen or Cabana Beach, is just about 25 km away from us. A quiet, coastal road to Cabana Beach is one of the most beautiful cycle or motorbike tour the province has to offer. Those looking for lots of nightlife, international shopping fun and bustle, might want to rethink their holiday plans for Chumphon and opt for Hua Hin, Patthaya, Koh Samui or Phuket instead. Nature loving locals and foreigners who appreciate the peace and serenity are regular visitors to Chumphon. However, we do have buzzing fresh food markets and the fishery harbour is quite quirky and original; an attraction by itself. The lack of internationality and fame of Chumphon, is last but not least well compensated for its quite attractive cost base. To the contrary, being free of traffic jams, stress and hectic as well as the high quality of life and stunning surrounding, makes life here close to paradise.

4 The Prices Prices & Services according to lengths of rental: Inclusive internet, use of the pool, garden and pavilion Inclusive bikes and kayaks Exclusive utility costs (electricity, water, trash disposal) Motorcycle can be rented for 200 Baht/day (about 5/day) stays from 1 month till 3 months: 26,000 Baht/month (about 650/month) 22,000 Baht/month (about 550/month) (max. 2 PAX) without booking the Optional Service Package ; see below when booking the Optional Service Package ; see below stays from 3 months till 12 months: 20,500 Baht/month (about 513/month) 17,000 Baht/month (about 425/month) (max. 2 PAX) without booking the Optional Service Package ; see below when booking the Optional Service Package ; see below stays from 12 months onwards: 17,000 Baht/month (about 425/month) 14,000 Baht/month (about 350/month) (max. 2 PAX) without booking the Optional Service Package ; see below when booking the Optional Service Package ; see below Optional Service Package (for the whole rental time): * 10,000 Baht/month (about 250/month) cost for electricity and water washing & ironing of all clothes 1 x per week cleaning of the flat blanket, sheets, pillow case, towels and bath mats 2 x per month change of bed & pillow sheets and blanket Help with Thai administration including translation for Visa, driver s license or bank matters Help filling in forms help with embassy matters, heath and other insurances, life certificate for foreign pensioners Transportation to Thai authorities, MD s, banks in Chumphon within scope of the ordinary copy, printing and scanning within scope of the ordinary upon arrival, half day tour around local sights min. 1 x per week carpool to shops in Chumphon and min. 1 x every 2 months carpool to Hua Hin 2x per month pick up from airport, railway station, and ferry piers within Chumphon once per month 1 hour per guest Thai massage at the premises 5 days per month use of motorcycle, petrol not included first time incidentals (Kleenex, toilet + kitchen paper, soap, dishwasher detergent, sponge) 1 bottle (1.5 l) drinking water per day when booking 12 months onward twice yearly pickup from Bangkok Airport included; when booking 3 to 12 months first time pick up from Bangkok Airport included *** the optional service package does not include third party cost Payment, Cancellation, Notice: For all stays, there will be a written long term rental contract. After conclusion of the rental contract cancellation is subject to one month's notice at a month's end. Payment monthly in advance; the first month's payment is due when the rental contract is concluded including 1 month's rent security deposit. Payment is either cash in Thai Baht or via remittance to our Thai bank account. Alternatively, a bank remittance to our German account (the exchange rate will be fixed 6 months in advance). Information on our website has precedence!

5 The Guest Apartment Small terrace and main entrance door. Transition to pool/garden Sleeping room Walk in closet Bath room Kitchenette and cabinets Living area, small table, couch, book shelfs Front terrace

6 The Estate

7 Impressions of our daily life