Since 2003, Town & Country Property has combined hands-on Pattaya property experience with chamber involvement, community leadership, award recognition and an active role in the region’s future.
Thailand’s nominee crackdown created plenty of noise and nervousness. But as the dust starts to settle, the picture looks more practical: illegal structures remain the target, while properly structured foreign residents and businesses should not automatically fear the worst.
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.
A radical, controlled answer to "And then what?"
If your property is currently held by a Thai Co., Ltd., do not panic. Audit first. Restructure only after you understand what you already have.
Nominee companies are under pressure. Now a renewable 30-year lease is being promoted as the safe answer. Before paying one baht, ask what happens to your home, your money and your children when the clock runs out.
Why classic realtors do a lot more than “just open the door” Many people look at a real estate commission and think: “Nice job. Show one house. Shake one hand. Collect money.” If only.
A practical view on Thailand’s increased scrutiny of nominee shareholders, and why ordinary foreign homeowners should focus on compliance, not panic. By KC Cuijpers Over the past months, there...
Walk down Pattaya’s Beach Road at night and you’ll see it: glittering high-rises with only a handful of lights on. To the casual observer, it looks like a ghost town. “Empty condos,” people say. “Dev...
By Cees Cuijpers, Founder & Managing Director, Town & Country Property In an era defined by disruption, digitization, and shifting consumer behavior, the real estate industry stands at a c...
The recent Gen Z movement in Nepal made me pause - not because I’m chasing trends (I had to Google what Gen Z even meant), but because it stirred something deeper. Born in 1962 and raised in Holland,...
When I moved to Thailand permanently in 1997, it wasn’t just the beaches, the climate, or the business opportunities that drew me in—it was the food. I was head-over-heels in love with Thai cuisine....