Banyan Golf Estates

rascal · Novice Joined: 03 Jul 2007 Posts: 3

Can anyone please advise their knowledge and positive, negative feedback on Banyan Golf Estates.

We are considering purchasing a home there, and not presently being resident in Hua Hin, would welcome any comments on this new development.

big jimmy · Specialist Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 184

There are over 500 homes to sell..thats a lot of buyers...I pass the development on the way to my house and it sure is massive....my builder is sceptical that Banyan can attract so may buyers also the golf course is to be funded by the house purchasers......thats what I heard.........there are many rumours fly round HH...you pays your money and you takes your chance...

rascal · Novice Joined: 03 Jul 2007 Posts: 3

Thank you big jimmy

A few years ago we almost purchased in Palm Hills, now sorry we didn't, prices have gone up and it's a principle thing now.

We're interested in a green setting, excellent quality, golf course if possible but not absolutely necessary. Doesn't have to be big, only me and my young wife.

Any recommendations?

Appreciate the feedback.

malcolminthemiddle · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 7:48 pm Post subject:

The Banyan brochure looks very impressive

JW · Ace Joined: 11 Sep 2005 Posts: 1455 Location: hua hin

Very ambitious project, 500 units to sell and manage. Its a huge undertaking
and i wish it well, good for Hua Hin.
Brochures dont sell houses in my book!
The land where the golf course is being built is absolutely beautiful - they should have a great course at the end of the day.

DawnHRD · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:42 am Post subject:

Where is it? I'm losing track of all these places. Only just found out where Black Mountain is a couple of weeks ago! Duh! Rolling Eyes

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big jimmy · Specialist Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 184

Just after soi 116 on the right as you go to Pranburi..

caller · Ace Joined: 04 Jun 2005 Posts: 1921 Location: Londonistan

JW · Ace Joined: 11 Sep 2005 Posts: 1455 Location: hua hin

Hi Caller,

In my opinion its a sign of confidence in Hua Hin and Thailand, its a huge amount of investment. As a golfer its another big plus. I must say that i dont like such huge estates, i think it could end up looking a bit ugly - but thats just me. The guy who came up with the initial idea is a good friend and is man with huge passion and vision - i have great respect for what he has started.
For sure it will not be what everyone wants - but you cant please everyone!

gooze · Specialist Joined: 20 Apr 2007 Posts: 170

I agree tottaly with JW.

Hua Hin is now the golfing center of Thailand, so the more new courses the better. This project will bring in huge ammounts of money for the whole area. It will create jobs and prosperity for more Thais not to mention the odd farrang or two.

I two know the developer, he has a proven track record both here and in his native homeland and I for one appplaud his vision and tenacity to forfill his intentions and his vision.

Good luck to them.

caller · Ace Joined: 04 Jun 2005 Posts: 1921 Location: Londonistan

Thanks for the answers JW & Gooze.

I looked at their website but there's not much there yet, I'm assuming they are linked to the operation in Phuket?

I like golf because it got me into walking, then hiking, and then strolling up mountains. From Richmond Park to bush walking, From Hounslow Heath to the SW Coastal Path. I enjoyed the walking more than the ball hitting thing. Last time I was on a golf course, I kicked the ball around as much as I hit it. Although last time on a driving range, and the first time for a long time, in Oz not long ago, I surprised myself at how well I did, but there were 'roos to aim for!

I just worry that golfers paradise it may be, but the countryside will continue to be affected. The affects of that are already being felt and this will add to it, if not managed correctly.

What do you think?
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JimmyGreaves · Guru Joined: 17 Oct 2005 Posts: 593

Got to agree, the countryside is getting hacked to pieces, 100 year old trees are being destroyed and possibly wildlife that goes with it. Went for a bike ride this morning through the zephyr valley it was so beautiful riding through the higher ground where no developments have taken place and the smells wow. I can only see this disappearing soon just like so much of the landscape that has already gone.

A balance would be nice but it looks as though supply is meeting the demand for the new projects and too hell with the rest, money makes the world go round Sad

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gooze · Specialist Joined: 20 Apr 2007 Posts: 170

CALLER:

I think im pretty sure that this development is tottally independent and not connected to the project in Phucket with a similar name. If this information is incorrect my apologies.

gaijin · Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:08 pm Post subject:

Golf course estates are becoming very popular all around the world. Hua in no exception to the international trend. Is it good for HH? Well on this forum from time to time we talk about what the place will be like in say 10 years from now.

HH’s development projects seem partly aimed at local Thais, partly at tourists and partly at farang residents. There have been a number of quality developments attracting big money from both Thais and farangs. This seems to be taking HH into being an upmarket resort town, with increasing sophistication of both the service sector and shopping. HH’s golf courses seem to be it a major drawcard, so yet more developments like Palm Hills, Black Mountain etc can be expected. These in turn have a kick along effect for other developments.

Greater HH is geographically speaking becoming quite a large place. I can never seem to find any reliable figures for the permanent population, but it has got to be quite large by now.

Once the freeway link to Bangkok is finished, which one day sooner rather than later, it will be, I would expect to see HH grow ever faster than it is today. TCCL has announced they are building a Thai Disneyland south of HH heading towards Cha Am. Whilst there has not been any news on this development for some time, TCCL are a major corporation with a prevent track record, so I wouldn’t write off that project as simply being something that will never eventuate.

So does HH need another golf course estate? I think you will find that the demand is there, and that it will not be a case of there being too many of such developments. How many of us would like to have bought into Palms Hills 5 years ago? I wish I had. Now I could not afford to do so. Still, that’s life.

Roel · Specialist Joined: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 190 Location: Krabi

This is probably how locals reacted when entrepeneurs started building the third casino in Las Vegas. There is no way back guys. Whether we like it or not. Hua Hin and Cha-am will grow towards each other creating the second largest city in Thailand within a decade or two. That is my humble wild guess anyway.
Investors attract new investors and they will all have the same goal: return on investment through profit and value appreciation. So they all welcome Carrefour and new golf courses.
In the long run however certain consumer prices might decrease. It happened in Pattaya. For example: five years ago everybody went to Bangkok to buy a computer (same as many HH residents do now). Since tuk.com came to Pattaya no need for that anymore (price wise). Let the competition begin!
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