Koh Samui

philly · #1 26-07-2008, 19:56

AFTER several months of construction, the home of English football superstar David Beckham is finally finished.

The Bt400 million vacation home is located in an eight-acre area in Ban Tai, guaranteed very private and secluded from the hustle and bustle of the big town.

The house has three floors and offers a beautiful view of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Mu Koh Angthong.

Lucky tourists who go on snorkeling trip to Mu Koh Anthong and Koh Wautalab might have a chance to see the house of the football superstar as it is painted in a very striking white color standing out in the green hills.

Beckham hasn’t had any chance to stay in the house so far because of his busy schedule.

But a source told Samui Express before that the football star has been to the island twice before to personally see the location of the house.

He came to Samui using his private jet. Almost no one new about his whirlwind visit, except a guard at the airport.

His Samui home is also not easy to access as it is built on a hill surrounded by forests. The source said Beckham loves a resort-style residence and likes to spend time by the sea. He has always wanted a private beach, the source added.

A source in the real estate and property business said the purchase of Beckham’s property was negotiated by a broker who made Bt100 million from the transaction.

The price of the land is Bt300 million and the cost of construction is around Bt100 million.

Beckham’s wife, Victoria, was said to be very happy with the new house as they have as neighbor their friend, Sven Goran Eriksson.

It was Eriksson who suggested to Beckham to buy the property when the latter was still playing for Manchester United.

The 32-year old Beckham and wife Victoria recently bought a house in Los Angeles, for about Bt560 million.

This transaction was well known but the couple kept the acquisition of the Samui property under wraps.

Beckham is said to be impressed with the pristine beaches of the island.

Another famous football player, Wayne Rooney, has also been reported to have bought a land on Samui where he also plans to build a luxury home.

From Beckhamâ€™s Samui home completed

Crustasian · #2 26-07-2008, 20:16

Whow - my life is now complete.I can go to Samui and be able to rubber neck at some over paid soccer po0fters house.

webner · #3 26-07-2008, 21:11

Who cars for this old football furt !!!!

11 · #4 26-07-2008, 22:22

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Originally Posted by philly

A source in the real estate and property business said the purchase of Beckham’s property was negotiated by a broker who made Bt100 million from the transaction.

The price of the land is Bt300 million and the cost of construction is around Bt100 million.

Wow! Yet another level of pricing in Thailand ... absolutly stupid farang pricing!

So expect Samui prices to get pushed up to stratospheric levels - the top must be in now!

ub2yoo · #5 26-07-2008, 22:36

5555 Poor David, so many homes and no time to live.

He just gave away his Palm Villa to his in-laws.

Beckham gives in-laws $16mn Palm home - Real Estate - ArabianBusiness.com

marc26 · #6 26-07-2008, 22:40

they just had the ESPY's here in states
it is ESPN's award show

Bechham and his wife were in the front row
she just looked totally lost and just clueless

ub2yoo · #7 26-07-2008, 22:46

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Originally Posted by marc26

they just had the ESPY's here in states
it is ESPN's award show

Bechham and his wife were in the front row
she just looked totally lost and just clueless

I would love to know what his motives still are.

It can't be just changing the Soccer world in US....

I also would love to know whether these are his motives or his wifes

marc26 · #8 26-07-2008, 22:48

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Originally Posted by ub2yoo

I would love to know what his motives still are.

It can't be just changing the Soccer world in US....

I also would love to know whether these are his motives or his wifes

his soccer career is coming to a close
he is just marketing to a new market

his wife is an afterthought in states

sting · #9 27-07-2008, 00:27

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DREW · #10 27-07-2008, 01:18

does anyone have a pic of the home?

Drew

snorter · #11 27-07-2008, 01:33

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Originally Posted by marc26

Bechham and his wife were in the front row
she just looked totally lost and just clueless

Niether of them are as clueless as they appear, they've made millions out of their image and 'Posh' was the driving force behind that........

Firecat · #12 27-07-2008, 01:53

I was under the impression that foreigners are not allowed to buy land in Thailand.

Simbo · #13 27-07-2008, 11:31

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Originally Posted by Firecat

I was under the impression that foreigners are not allowed to buy land in Thailand.

I somehow think he has the financial resources to set up a small company and go down that road.

snorter · #14 27-07-2008, 11:35

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Originally Posted by Simbo

I somehow think he has the financial resources to set up a small company and go down that road.

...he would still need a Thai major shareholder though, wouldn't he?

I wonder who he used.........

Simbo · #15 27-07-2008, 11:47

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeell there is a certain Thai 'businessman' with connections to Manchester albeit the other side. 55555555555

snorter · #16 27-07-2008, 12:54

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Originally Posted by Simbo

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeell there is a certain Thai 'businessman' with connections to Manchester albeit the other side. 55555555555

I was thinking more in terms of a secret mia noi, tucked away up in the backwaters of Issan.

I can picture becks turning up for a holiday at his new gaff with Posh, Boston and Twinkle (or whatever his kid's names are) and the mia noi has moved the whole family down from Nakhon Nakhnowhere.........

faultytowers · #17 27-07-2008, 13:50

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Originally Posted by snorter

I was thinking more in terms of a secret mia noi, tucked away up in the backwaters of Issan.

"Thai Spice" !!!!!

Mav · #18 27-07-2008, 16:30

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Originally Posted by faultytowers

"Thai Spice" !!!!!

"Sticky Rice Spice" ???

mars · #19 27-07-2008, 20:40

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Originally Posted by Mav

"Sticky Rice Spice" ???

or Posh Rice

marc26 · #20 27-07-2008, 23:47

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Originally Posted by snorter

Niether of them are as clueless as they appear, they've made millions out of their image and 'Posh' was the driving force behind that........

i see all the money in Hollywood
i thin once you reach a certain level, the money just flies in, you dont have to be a rocket scientist
he seems like a bright guy

Simbo · #21 28-07-2008, 00:11

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Originally Posted by marc26

i see all the money in Hollywood
i thin once you reach a certain level, the money just flies in, you dont have to be a rocket scientist
he seems like a bright guy

Ever seen him try to string a sentence together on TV? Just goes to show you don't have to be educated to be rich, just clever.

Talbotman · #22 28-07-2008, 02:57

I have met MET DAVID BECKHAM 2 times he visited my thai stepsons school in east ham i spoke to him for a couple of minutes he was a genuinely nice guy the time he put off with those kids that day was imense.

about 15 months later me and my mate crossed his path again in Huahin WHERE HE was staying at the chivasom resort 23,000 bhat a night (too rich even for bono 5555) he was with his mrs walking through huahin night market spoke to him again
he is still a down to earth cockney at heart its his mrs who sets up all the deals she comes across as a power mad ***** who is the boss of the partnership.

LivinLOS · #23 28-07-2008, 09:45

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Originally Posted by marc26

he seems like a bright guy

Your sarcasm is getting subtler.. I hope..

nelsonone · #24 28-07-2008, 10:20

sorry but I just don't get the fascination with Samui's Beaches...they are all muddy tidal flats...Patong Beach is better than anything on Samui....and I won't use it

what the hell would the Beckhams do on Samui....wear their backpacks down to Chaweng for a night at the "mango"

Talbotman · #25 28-07-2008, 11:21

Probably Better For Them In The Privacy Stakes To Be In Samui Rather Than Phuket

Sorry To Disagree With You Nelson But Lamai Beach Kicks Patongs Butt ! But Not For Nightlife May I Quickly Add.

marc26 · #26 28-07-2008, 12:43

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Originally Posted by nelsonone

sorry but I just don't get the fascination with Samui's Beaches...they are all muddy tidal flats...Patong Beach is better than anything on Samui....and I won't use it

what the hell would the Beckhams do on Samui....wear their backpacks down to Chaweng for a night at the "mango"

thats funny you say that
i always thought the same but thought i was just being critical

the beaches in Phuket are much better

Captain · #27 28-07-2008, 14:38

I thought there were no private beaches in Thailand. Not allowed by the law. Sure you can block the way to the beach but you can reach them from the seaside.

Ranger J · #28 28-07-2008, 15:19

Obviously he is sick of pumping a plastic doll.

With 10,000 odd working girls in Samui, I wouldn't say the guy is stupid - he has discovered the 'real' LOS! 5555

Simbo · #29 28-07-2008, 22:28

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Originally Posted by Talbotman

I have met MET DAVID BECKHAM 2 times he visited my thai stepsons school in east ham i spoke to him for a couple of minutes he was a genuinely nice guy the time he put off with those kids that day was imense.

about 15 months later me and my mate crossed his path again in Huahin WHERE HE was staying at the chivasom resort 23,000 bhat a night (too rich even for bono 5555) he was with his mrs walking through huahin night market spoke to him again
he is still a down to earth cockney at heart its his mrs who sets up all the deals she comes across as a power mad ***** who is the boss of the partnership.

So she is Thai Spice then!

Tommychrk · #30 28-07-2008, 23:20

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Originally Posted by nelsonone

sorry but I just don't get the fascination with Samui's Beaches...they are all muddy tidal flats...Patong Beach is better than anything on Samui....and I won't use it

Just spent 8 days on Lamai and it is very different from your description, quite nice white sandy beach and very clean water. Mud?? Dont think so 55555

IJ · #31 28-07-2008, 23:57

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Originally Posted by nelsonone

sorry but I just don't get the fascination with Samui's Beaches...they are all muddy tidal flats...Patong Beach is better than anything on Samui....and I won't use it

what the hell would the Beckhams do on Samui....wear their backpacks down to Chaweng for a night at the "mango"

jees nels .have you seen patng beach lately? i was htere in may and it was trully shocking.dirty with litter and the water filthy.....havent been to samui for 2 years but i found chaweng and lamai beaches very nice compared to patong beach......

marc26 · #32 29-07-2008, 00:50

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Originally Posted by IRISH JONNY

jees nels .have you seen patng beach lately? i was htere in may and it was trully shocking.dirty with litter and the water filthy.....havent been to samui for 2 years but i found chaweng and lamai beaches very nice compared to patong beach......

i was at Patong Beach in June a few times and it always looked ok to me

Dodger · #33 29-07-2008, 01:05

Go back and remember Loops picture and then realise only seeing a snapshot of the beach in two places and at two different times is very hard to compare.

I understand Nelsons point for the snapshot I saw of Chaweng beach, yes it was very shallow and at low tide did reveal mud flats and rocks.

I have also seen the mud flows into Patong sea turning parts of the water brown and sometimes the beach is messy with litter left from the tourists.

Don't think you should start trying to pick what you feel is the best beach in Samui to compare to Patong as its not the best on the island, generally the beaches on the westside of Phuket are better in my opinion than Samui's, taking all seasons etc into consideration.

nelsonone · #34 29-07-2008, 05:54

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Originally Posted by Tommychrk

Just spent 8 days on Lamai and it is very different from your description, quite nice white sandy beach and very clean water. Mud?? Dont think so 55555

maybe you didn't see it when the tide was out or it you had the right season Tommy....Lamai can be every bit as bad as Chaweng at low tide or on its bad days

I guess beaches are like gals.....whats pretty to some is not to others

Tommychrk · #35 29-07-2008, 13:26

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Originally Posted by nelsonone

maybe you didn't see it when the tide was out or it you had the right season Tommy....Lamai can be every bit as bad as Chaweng at low tide or on its bad days

I guess beaches are like gals.....whats pretty to some is not to others

During 8 days there saw it at low tide and high tide and in front of Lamai Wanta at least there were no mud at any given time. Beach was nice at both tides.