After more than 40 years in hospitality across three continents, Mark van Ogtrop argues that
the industry still rests on a few timeless principles. For investors, the most important is
equally simple: location defines demand.
After 45 years of welcoming guests, Rob Rijnders explains why unforgettable hospitality is rarely about the room or the breakfast. It is about recognition, anticipation, genuine human warmth and the small moments that make a guest feel truly noticed.
Rony Fineman reflects on arriving in Pattaya in 1986, developing homes at exactly the right
moment, why hotels became the long-term plan, and what the city must get right next.
After nearly 25 years in Pattaya real estate, I have learned that finding the right property is about considerably more than bedrooms, bathrooms and price per square metre.
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.
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.
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