The Dust Is Starting to Settle

Recognition, Awards & Applause: 23 Years of Town & Country Property

After more than 23 years in Pattaya property, KC Cuijpers looks back at Town & Country Property’s development experience, RE/MAX chapter, recognition and the reputation built by listening first.

Houses for Sale in Pattaya: What 23 Years in Property Taught Me Before You Buy

Buying a house in Pattaya is easy. Buying the right one is something else. In this in-depth guide, KC Cuijpers shares what 23 years in Pattaya property taught him about location, ownership, due diligence, costs, rental potential and resale.

Thailand finally published the numbers. So what do they actually tell us?

Foreign investment, legal foreign ownership and illegal nominee ownership are three different things. The latest government figures finally give us some numbers to work with.

The Eastern Seaboard Has Changed: Why Relationships, Skills and Quality of Life Still Matter

Frank Holzer on the region's evolution from manufacturing base to international business ecosystem, the skills challenge and why trust still matters as much as infrastructure.

What Makes a Condo a Good Buy in Pattaya?

10 things I look at before telling a buyer: "Yes, this one makes sense."

What Actually Makes a Good Property Investment in Pattaya?

Rental return, capital growth and the numbers that really matter

Thailand’s Nominee Crackdown: Should Foreign Homeowners Be Afraid?

Over the past few months I have been getting more questions about Thai companies, nominee shareholders and foreign property ownership. Lately, the questions have become much more direct.

International Schools in Pattaya: Great for Some Families, Not Automatically for Everyone

When foreign families move to Pattaya, one of the first questions is often about schools. Which international school is best, where should we live, and how long will the school run take every morning?

Freehold or Leasehold Condo in Pattaya? I Know Which One I Prefer.

If a foreign buyer asks me whether I prefer freehold or leasehold ownership in a Pattaya condominium, my answer is very simple.

Living in Pattaya: Much More Than the Old Reputation

After nearly 30 years in Pattaya, I still find one thing difficult to explain to people who have never really lived here: Pattaya is alive. Not only during the day, not only during high season and certainly not only in the tourist areas. Food, shops, services and people are around almost 24 hours a day, and that makes everyday life remarkably easy.

Do You Need a License to Sell Real Estate in Thailand? Perhaps You Should.

One thing still surprises many foreign buyers when they arrive in Thailand: there is no compulsory nationwide professional licence for real-estate agents comparable with the licensing systems used in many other countries.