A radical, controlled answer to "And then what?"
A calm look at what the recent DSI action may really mean for Pattaya, foreign homeowners and the future of a more transparent property market.
After nearly 25 years in Pattaya real estate, I have learned that “expensive”, “cheap” and “good value” are three very different things.
Most building problems start with the land, not the house. Title deeds, access, drainage, permits, and realistic budgets — what to check before your first baht disappears into the ground.
Thailand’s nominee crackdown has created plenty of fear. But nobody seems to be answering the most obvious question for existing foreign homeowners.
Hans van den Born explains why Thailand remains an attractive base for Dutch business - and why patience, trusted relationships and a long-term view matter as much as the opportunity itself.
We asked Gavin Perfect, a British structural engineer and Founder & Director of ESS Developments, the company behind Zensiri Projects in Pattaya, what buyers should look for when assessing the construction quality of a property. Gavin explains why good design begins beneath the finishes, how buyers can recognise genuine quality and why modular construction may transform Pattaya's housing market.
People occasionally ask me whether Thailand is safe.
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...