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Mae Rim Oasis Resort und Spa Co. Ltd. Main Shareholder, Architects



Main Shareholder:
Khun Korakoj Tan
Khun Korakoj is a very sincere business partner and a very good friend of us since more than 20 years. She is the main shareholder of the company.


Architects:

Thomas Reimmann
Thomas and his crew made all the arrangements with the 16 landowners. Further, he is in charge of the landscaping.

Khun Teerawut Intaramongkol (Bert)
He is the main architect for the whole resort

Directors:

Andy Mannhart
Veronica Mannhart

Sunday, December 2, 2007

Initiator




Initiator

Having both an eduction in the hotel field, we have since years the dream for our own restaurant or small hotel. Systematically we were browsing Asia and Switzerland for the ideal places. Top on our list was Thailand.
When we received the invitation from Hans Knecht for his house-warming party in Chiang Mai in November, things speeded up. Hans Knecht, who was living his whole live in Asia and used to be 23 yaers ago our best man when we married in Singapore. Andy impatiently as ever, when an idea is close, could not wait until November. His business in China, Mannhart Consultants as handed over successfully to Reto Tomasini. So we visited Chiang Mai in August 2007. And without hesitation after seeing the stunning properties of Hans and Thomas, the nice landscape of outside of the city of Chiang Mai and the comfortable climate, were 100% sure that this will be our new challenge, building a small Boutique Resort Hotel in Chiang Mai.

Mae Rim, Na Huek

Na Huek

Na Huek is a small Thai village about 35 minutes away from Chiang Mai Airport and the City Centre.
Mae Rim, which is the most visited tourist place, with attractions like:
To get a total picture on what Thailand, Chiang Mai, Mae Rim has to offer, what climate to expect, what culture to see, what history the area has, the transport system and so on, please visit the following webpage: Please note our Resort is on the northern route out of town, where you will find most tourist attractions.

http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/7153/cmai.htm

If you have time, surf the net and you will fine all the information you may require.

Our Land in Mae Rim - Na Huek


Our Land
We found a nice piece of land with a spectacular view into the mountains and the jungle of Chiang Mai. A river in the back and rice fields in front. Nature pure, something like Paradise

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chinag Mai


Chiang Mai, a city surrounded by a ring of mountains, has weathered seven hundred years of fascinating history. Chiang Mai has its own very distinctive culture, arts, festivals, and traditions as well as an exciting mix of local, ethnic as well as expatriate communities from all over the world. It has been voted one of the top destinations to live in Asia and is a modern and cosmopolitan city, while not having lost its traditional old charm.




The Royal Family



The Royal Family The Royal Family is highly revered. No lack of respect or criticism is accepted. The law of lese majeste is alive and well. In many country areas the Royal Anthem is played at eight o'clock in the morning, and at six in the evening when everything grinds to a halt. Be mindful even of offending images of HM the King such as stepping on bank notes, coins etc.



Thai Culture


Do not be embarrassed when you see Thai people kneeling or even crawling before their elders and betters, it is for them perfectly acceptable and in no way humiliating - but you do not need to follow suit. Thai humour is splendid and often very bawdy, however it is sometimes difficult to translate foreign humour, so do not be offended if no one laughs at your jokes. The class system flourishes in Thailand, so that things you can do and say with one person may not go down at all well with another. If you learn a little Thai from a friend who may use lots of slang, another friend will know exactly where you have been ? so be careful! Accent has little place in Thai so by changing the words you use you can easily alter your social position. It is better not to ask negative questions as Thais do not know whether to say yes or no in reply. Yes in Thai can mean many things. "Yes, I heard you but I haven't a clue what you mean". "Yes, I heard you, I understand what you want but I don't agree with you and I won't do it". Yes, I heard you, I agree with you and I will try and do it". Try to keep calm and relaxed whatever the provocation or however frustrated you may be. Be polite, smile, try and make a joke, don't rush things and try to speak softly. Thais are adept at working things out in their own way and they do not like confrontation. Do not show too much naked flesh in the cities or even at lakes or waterfalls although on the beach it is acceptable.