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The Rise of Pet-Friendly Condominiums in Thailand

A Guide for Buyers As Thailand’s real estate market evolves, a growing number of developers are recognizing the importance of pet-friendly living spaces. With an increasing number of residents prioritizing their furry companions, pet-friendly condominiums are becoming a popular choice for buyers. This guide explores the benefits of pet-friendly developments, what to look for, and some top...

New Build Stories: Inside the Design and Build of Life Saga

In this episode of New Build Stories, BOAT chats with Gian Marco Campanino, art director of The Italian Sea Group, and interior designer Mark Berryman on the 65 metre Admiral superyacht Life Saga The owner of Life Saga “doesn’t go indoors unless the weather is diabolical,” says the yacht’s captain. So the creation of the boat was focused very much on maximising outdoor...

The DBX is the Family-Friendly Aston Martin

Aston Martin chose to debut its first SUV, the DBX, last November in both Los Angeles and Beijing. Launching in China makes total sense, because the Chinese now have the biggest auto market in the world, and they’re in love with both high-end luxury cars and SUVs. Introducing the car, Aston Martin Lagonda President and Group CEO Andy Palmer pointed out, “DBX is a car that will give many people their...

The Lamborghini 2020 Huracan Evo Spyder

Lamborghinis seem to bring people together, particularly pearl green, sleek ragtops like the 2020 Huracan Evo Spyder. With the cabin exposed to the sky, it dares onlookers to engage. “Talk to me,” the Spyder purrs—and people do. Here’s what happened when Penta took out the Evo Spyder for a spin: pedestrians, other drivers, all and sundry felt an urgent need to make friends. Folks ask to swap...

MEET THE NEW 2020 DODGE BARRACUDA

2020 Dodge Barracuda is highly expected to be the next big muscle car on the block, as many muscle car enthusiasts have already started comparing it to the SRT Challenger. It is quite difficult to say whether or not the new Barracuda car will perform better than the Challenger will. However, one thing is certain that the chance of a new muscle car production begins, is always good to hear. If you are...

Bugatti Chiron Passes 300-MPH Barrier with 304-MPH Run, Sets World Record

Ever since the Bugatti Chiron was launched, with a 261-mph speed limiter, we've been desperate to know what it could manage if let off the leash. Now Bugatti has done that at the vast Ehra-Lessien test track in Germany; the car smashed both the production-car record and the 300-mph barrier. Factory test driver Andy Wallace, who previously set production-car records in both the Jaguar XJ220 and...

18 hours in Dubai!

There’s so much to see and do in Dubai that you wouldn't get through it all in one week, let alone one day. But, if you’ve got less than 24 hours to make your way through the city’s biggest and best attractions, this is how to make it count. 8 am Start your day with a morning drive in the desert. Half-day tours are available from Arabian Adventures. These take a drive through the Dubai Desert...

Phuket is transforming from a beach getaway to urbanised holiday spot

Non-beach-related activities hold their own in the popular Thai resort hub amid improving air linkages Phuket is transforming into a more well-rounded destination as a preponderance of visitors takes advantage of the Thai resort island's expanding air transport infrastructure. Tourists as well as property seekers are finding new purpose in the renowned island in the Andaman Sea: spending time and money...

Thailand real estate: relentless, expensive, and highly desirable

Will buyers ever tire of the Land of Smiles? For Australians, the phrase ‘the lucky country’ has strong resonance. The nickname, coined by author Donald Horne in his novel of the same name, has been used to describe the Antipodean nation’s weather, lifestyle and is often invoked to describe its good fortune from gold rushes to economic booms. Despite its roots Down Under, the description could...

Why retirement real estate is now one of Thailand’s fastest-growing property segments

The luxury senior housing industry is dawning on the kingdom as more and more Thais retire in independence Thailand is greying fast. The kingdom holds the highest share of elderly people of any developing nation in East Asia and Pacific, the World Bank reported. As it stands, 11 percent of the Thai populace, representing 7.5 million people, are aged at least 65 years. The figure in 1995 was 5 percent; by...

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