Kan Eang@pier is one of the enduring icons of the good life in Phuket. For many years, the restaurant has served up sumptuous seafood cuisine in a dreamy seaside location. This month we talk to Chanintat Pachantabutr, a second-generation member of the founding family, who has an engaging manner and wisdom beyond his years.
Are you originally from Phuket?
Yes.
Would you mind to telling us about your education?
I completed my high school diploma at British International College in 2003 and then went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree from Trent University in Peterborough, Canada in 2007.
How did the family business start?
My father opened Kan Eang restaurant, now branded as Kan Eang@pier, Chalong Bay over 30 years ago. Both of my parents have been in the hospitality business for a significant amount of time now. They started Phuket Cabana on Patong Beach in 1977 which is now called Impiana Resort and Spa. In 2002, my father founded Patak Co., Ltd. our real estate development company, focusing on building residential communities in the Chalong area. Currently we are close to opening a new stylish townhome project, comprising 44 units, starting price from 2.5 to 5.0 million Baht.
Could you tell me about your work in general?
My time is mostly spent on the real estate projects. I coordinate with architects, contractors, and my team. After our morning briefing at Patak Villa’s Offices, I usually go straight to Kan Eang@pier to oversee the day’s preparations. I enjoy a little peace and quiet in the mornings, having a cup of coffee at our restaurant by the seaside, while I check my ‘to-do list’.
Apart from the morning briefing, I also like to spend time surveying our construction sites, making sure that everything is going as planned and every detail is as it should be. As the day is winding down at Patak I usually go home, do some exercise and then head back to Kan Eang@pier again.
What’s your view on how to be successful in business and life?
You’ve always got to aim to grow the business. Stagnation is the beginning of failure. My philosophy is not to follow the herd, or try to keep up with what our competitors are doing. I prefer to analyse the situation, set realistic objectives and then concentrate on implementation.
I believe that success in life involves finding a reasonable balance between work and recreation.
Tell us about your style of leadership.
Agree on a course of action with all concerned. After that it’s all about inspiration, motivation and encouragement.
What is the distinctive attribute of your business?
Patak Co., Ltd. has always held value as its highest priority, that is, value for money for our customers. This breeds loyalty.
Whereabouts do you live in Phuket?
I live in Patak Villa, our development, near the Chalong Circle. It’s very pleasant and convenient for traveling to both the Patak Villa and Kan Eang@pier offices.
Where is your favourite place in Phuket?
Kan Eang@pier.
What do you like most about living in Phuket?
This is where I was born and so of course, I love it because it’s my home.
What's the worst thing about living here?
Even if I reflect at length, I honestly can’t think of anything.
How old are you?
25.
What is you marital status?
I’m not married.
Tell us something about your family?
I'm the middle child. I’ve an older sister, May, and a younger brother, Mann. We have wonderful parents.
What does the family like to do to relax?
We like going out to sea and Coral Island. The guys love fishing and the girls like to relax on Coral Island’s Banana Beach.
Could you tell us about your lifestyle?
I enjoy working, partying, boating.
What’s your favourite sport?
I love football. But since I’m working most of the time, I’m trying to pick up golf instead. At the moment I’m still stuck on the golf driving range.
How would you rate the quality of your life?
Ten out of ten.
Are you involved in any local charities, clubs or associations?
I’m a member of the Phuket Real Estate Club. I like to ‘tamboon’ (offering alms to the monks) once in a while. I just came back from a fund-raising event to build a Buddhist crematorium in Phang Nga Province.
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