Income Openings
It may be necessary to establish an income while living at Laplair Forest Lakes.
There are some investment opportunities, that need development, and one already established business is available, if taken at the same time as the property purchase.
In Business Over 10 Years
Online English Language Teaching
This is firmly established and currently nets around $1500 a month, as it stands. Gross over $3500.
(Using sub-contract teachers, from UK, US, Thailand).
The business could - without too much effort - be increased to double that and more, but will require extra input time on the computer.
This teaching online business can be included in sale of property, (as an incentive) at $45,000. Otherwise will sell, lock, stock and all essential details, at $105,000.
See more, here.
Franchise Cost: $11,595 but with plot of land, $2,900.
Owners of Laplair are the owners of Cream Cake English, Thailand.CreamCakeEnglish.com
Remote Living
Subdividing the land can be completed immediately as it is already zoned for this.
Example: Creation of any number of individual plots/lots can be made and sold, as required.
Income Growing Peppercorns
Black Peppercorns Growing & Marketing Operation
This can be developed as described, here.
This lucrative enterpirse has been set in motion already. The specific variety of black peppercorn used produces an extremely pungent spice which is in strong demand.
Depending on the quality, sells for 120 Thai baht up to 200 Thai baht per kilo. Each peppercorn vine produces around 5kg of peppercorns a year.
The vine offshoots can be cut and planted, and when the new roots take can be sold for 125 Thai baht a plant, set in a black plastic growing bag.
Offshoots of existing vines are used for replanting additional parent vines.
Many peppercorns vines have been planted next to established mango trees. These vines can be pruned and the cuttings used to produce thousands of peppercorns.
Peppercorns, King of Spices
Local selling price for black peppercorns lowest 88 baht, but more likely 150 to 250 baht/kg and even more, when sold online, and to identified buyers.
Approx 10-13kg per plant per year. (1kg/vine/wk)
Estimated income 100 plants, 88 thb/kg/yr - 88,000 THB
Estimated inc. 1000 plants, 88 thb/kg/yr - 880,000 THB
Est. inc. 10,000 plants, 200 thb/kg/yr - 20,000,000 THB
Native Trees
1300 Native trees (planted in 2019). 13 different varieties have been selected. These include; Pa Yoong (Thai Rosewood), Dang Redwood, Mahogany, Sak Tong (Golden Teak), Ching Chan, Krisana (Agar), Yang Na (Gurjam), and others. Trees should be ready in 7-12 years
25 Mature native trees.
I Thai Rosewood or Padauk (both growing) tree, girth of 50cm and 2m in length, fetches 1 million baht.
Other varieties, with the same sizes, can be sold for ½ million baht. If sold to waiting buyers in China, the price can be 3 times that shown.
To speed up the growth, steps can be taken:
Provide nutrients, full sun, mulches, water very frequently in dry season.
Extra watering, nutrient, mulches and so on, has been applied to existing trees since planting.
Current tree stocks valued at 700 million baht at logging stage. Approx 20 million USD, less extration and handling.
Mr Atthaphon Chareonsa, Director-General of the Department of Forestry said that the reason that the first 3 types of rosewood rosewood are soaring. it that it has become of huge value to Chinese people. Anyone who has collected red wooden furniture will be considered wealthy.
List of More Viable Businesses
See some more suggestions of businesses that could well work from this location. SEE HERE
Eco-Resort: Create an eco-friendly resort that offers accommodation options such as luxury tents, treehouses, or bungalows. Emphasize sustainability and eco-tourism, and provide guests with access to the lakes, hiking trails, and nearby attractions.
Adventure Tours: Organize and offer adventure tours that take advantage of the area's jungle, natural beauty and activities.
Photography Workshops/Tours: The area is visually stunning, offer photography workshops or tours. Help visitors capture the beauty of the landscape by providing photography lessons, guided photo walks, or even drone photography services.
Wellness and Fitness Camps: Organize wellness and fitness camps that combine activities like yoga, meditation, hiking, and outdoor workouts. These camps can attract both individuals and corporate groups looking for team-building and wellness retreats.
Event/Wedding Venue: Utilize the scenic lakeside setting as an event or wedding venue. Offer wedding planning services, catering, and other event-related facilities, taking advantage of the natural beauty as a backdrop for special occasions.
Nature Zoo: Collect local wildlife and show them off in a fitting location. There's room for birds and mammals; elephants, monkeys, geese, monitors, and much more.
Elderly People's Home
Care homes in the US are expensive and an alternative is to provide long term care for more adventurous elderly seniors in Thailand.
Health personnel is very reasonable making this venture an easy choice.
Some development would be required; like more huts and facilities. Qulaified staff is readily available at very acceptable rates
English language camp
The current owners, both have worked in English language tuition all their lives.
An English camp would do well here, where students come to stay and immerse themselves in the language for a weekend, a week and longer.
Fishing Destination
A glorious five-acre lake fringed by quiet lakeside walkways and beyond that the jungle. Fish amongst a tropical garden of vivid plants, ponds and sound of running water.
Many fish species already established in both lakes, more can be added. Live fish can be had locally.
Health Spa / Weight Loss Center
IDEAS: Long-term weight-loss success is har but never possible. Stay in your natural, tempting environment. Spending weeks here at our fitness retreat with a scientific plan and caring fitness experts, you can't fail to lose.
Set up a program designed to help attendees reconnect with themselves and nature and taking more control of your health and wellbeing.
Instead of temporary health treatments, you're enjoying health transformation.
Provide: Daily Personal Training, Weight Loss Panel, Massages, Spa, Excursions and more.
Grow & Sell PomPoms
That's not the actual botanical name of this so beautiful tree.
They are quite rare and around 1000 growing at Laplair. Some mature, some half way grown, some planted last year.
A person-height tree, well rounded, with blossoms, sells for around 315 THB ($20). They can be propagated from cuttins of 12 inches to 24 inches. The cuttings as thick as a wrist do best - grow fast and big. Smaller cuttings take a full year to become big enough sell.
The leaves all drop off, before the yellow flowers come; and take on a very Japanese art style.
