 Ton Company Ltd.
Pierre-Yves Loriers is better known under his nickname Ton. He started Ton Company Ltd in year 2000. Ton company has over 50 architectural and construction projects under its belt in Krabi.
The team at Ton Company., Ltd. includes 18 people including licensed architects, licensed structural engineers, draftsmen, foremen & project managers. Ton company Ltd., is the leader in architecture, design, and construction management in Krabi. บริษัทต้นคือ ผู้นำทางด้านงานสถาปัตยกรรม การออกแบบ และบริหารงานก่อสร้างในจังหวัดกระบี่ เรามีทีมงาน สถาปนิก วิศวกรช่างเขียนแบบ โฟร์แมน และผู้จัดการโครงการรวมทั้งหมด 18 บุคลากรที่คอยสร้างสรรค์ผลงานให้แก่ลูกค้าของเรา Ton Company also owns a holiday Pool Villa called “ Baan Oriental” in Ao Nang Beach and operates 4 others luxury holiday pool villas in Krabi. |
 The design and construction of Baan Kantiang See, a unique villa-only family resort in Koh Lanta, is Ton Company’s biggest project to date. Here, Pierre-Yves Loriers (Ton), the managing director, explains some of the challenges involved and how they were overcome to create this beautiful new holiday complex. “Our clients approached us in April 2007. After two years of searching for the perfect piece of land, they had finally found their ideal spot: nearly 6.5 rai on a steep hillside overlooking the breathtaking Kantiang Bay in the south of Koh Lanta. They wanted to create a family-friendly, villa-only resort, with large individual units and a central pool – all with panoramic sea views. They had a clear concept of what was required: it was then up to us to transform that into reality.
Engineering challenge
“Our first site visit gave us an idea of the task that lay ahead. The land – then barren scrubland - is steeply sloping, and mostly rock with little to no topsoil. There was no water, electricity, or access road. Our in-house engineers did a thorough survey of the area, then worked alongside the architects to create strong and stable retaining walls, required both for the actual house construction, and also for the landscaping - to prevent erosion while allowing proper drainage. All foundations needed to be raised as it was impossible to embed them in the rock.” |
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Husqvarna is the global leader in outdoor power products fo forestry, park maintenance and lawn and garden care. Their range is designed for consumers as well as professional users and includes lawnmowers, garden tractors, trimmers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers and chainsaws as well as products for irrigation and gardening equipment such as pruning shears, rakes and shovels. UK and US readers may know their equipment better under brand names Flymo and Gardena. "We are very excited to be associated with the Husqvarna brand family," says Pierre-Yves Loriers (Ton), the managing director. "Its ideals and strategy fit perfectly with out own philosophy of cost-efficiency, environmental awareness and high levels of customer care." |
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 Sittiporn Chouypasit (Sit) is Ton Company's in-house structural engineer, providing expertise in the design of concrete, wood and steel structures. After graduating in Civil Engineering frome Technology Mahanakorn University in Bangkok in 2002, he returned to Krabi to do sub-contraction work. He has been full-time with Ton Company for more than 4 years.
Why does Ton Company have an in-house engineer? What is your role?
“My job as a structural engineer is to create the basic frame for any building, the beams and columns – so you could argue it’s a pretty fundamental role. It’s a mix of technical know-how, safety considerations and knowledge of available materials. Many pure design firms simply outsource a completed plan to an engineer for the structural analysis. But by working with the architects and clients during the planning itself, I can help the team achieve the design goals in a way that is both cost efficient and makes the building as comfortable as possible.” |
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We are very proud to introduce Miss Thitima Boonserm as our new "Senior Project Manager."
She comes with 14 years of professional work experience in architecture and construction. Originally from Krabi she received a Bachelor Degree in Landscape Architecture from the prestigious Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok in 1992 and started her career with top rated firm Architects 49 in Bangkok.
In 1999, she joined Orlando, Florida-based Edward D. Stone Junior & Associates as member of the design staff and was promoted to Associate in 2001. She practiced at EDSA for about 4 years then returned back to Thailand and joined Landscape Architects 49 as an Associate from 2006 to 2009.
At Architects 49 , she was responsible for all overseas projects from Abu Dhabi-UAE to Kuala Lumpur. She also worked on residential, commercial and government projects throughout Thailand. Her comprehensive work experience in project management, architecture and construction will make her an extremely valuable addition to our team.
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With investor confidence left in tatters by last year's political upheavals, the BOI is going on the offensive to tempt international capital back to Thailand
In the past, political upheavals in Thailand have in general caused only a short-term impact on the economy.
Thailand's current political situation however coincides with a global economic slowdown, proposing a far greater challenge than in the past to attract foreign investors to Thailand.
The Board of Investment (BOI), the government agency responsible for providing incentives to sitmulate investment in Thailand, has announced that its top priorties for 2009 will include new investment promotion measures, overseas road shows and the establishment of more oversea offices.
The Department of Export Promotion, the Office of th BOI, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand are planning to arrange road shows to the Middle East and Asia to restore confidence in the Thai economy and promote Thailand's tourism industry. The Prime Minister will be invited to lead the road shows, to be organized from January to April 2009
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Some of the most important things to think about before, during and after a property is built are energy consumption, space requirements, assets, water and waste management systems and the day-to-day service delivery that the building will employ once it is ready for use.
These considerations are often not taken on board early enough in the design and development stages. Identifying the building´s ultimate purpose, tenant requirements or expectations and foot traffic patterns, for example, require the kind of foresight that can make all the difference to the long-term success and value of a particular development.
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Saksit Namwong (Tor),
from Loei in north-eastern Thailand, is a graduate of Mahasarakham University (MSU). After gaining a degree in architecuture he broadened his knowledge and experience through working in the fields of urban planning, interior design and traditional furniture making, as well as for architectural firms such as Charoen and Associates in Bangkok. He joined Ton company as senior architect in 2007.
Coming from Bangkok, what do you make of the housing scene in krabi?
"There are currently very few players in the market, but it is an area with huge potential. As more people come here to build, urban planning becomes very important. We should be concerned that Krabi develops into a place that people want to live in and that retains some of its orginal character and charm.
"For example, many people complain about the hundreds of shop houses no being built. This is because they tend to look fairly generic. I think that these type of buildings do have their place in a growing town but the key is to give them character and style so that the streets are not boring."
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 Finding a competent and reliable contractor is the first step to a successful and satisfying building project.
Your best bet is a reality check from those in the know: friends, neighbors, or co-workers who have had improvement work done. Get written estimates from several firms. Ask for explanations for price variations. Don’t automatically choose the lowest bidder.
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Khun Sittiporn (Tut) and Khun Surasit Poonperm (Man) are foremen at Ton Company in Krabi. they are in charge of supervising the construction sites with the Engineers and Architects.Theyexplains in plain English how to sort Road access, Water and Electricity issues before building your dream house in the land of smiles.
Many people find themselves buying/leasing undeveloped land in rural areas with a plan to build a house.
Government road
In Thailand, a government road may be little more than a dirt or sand track. Regardless of the condition for the road, buying land on a government road is the safest bet because you will be guaranteed access. A government road should be on the government map at the land office unless it has recently become a government road. In either case, you must have your lawyer check if the road you are on is actually a government road.
If the government road is in poor condition, and you want to spend some money to develop it, most local governments will be happy to let you do so.
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