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.
Sukanya Gale, Co-Owner of The Riviera Group, opens up the side of development buyers never see: the decisions made years before launch, why unit layouts are the hardest mistake to fix, what real luxury actually feels like, and how trust is protected when a project's plans have to change.
Thura Soe (Abar) on the discipline behind live special effects, zero tolerance for risk and the infrastructure that could help Pattaya compete for more mega-events.
Shaun Venter on atmosphere, consistency, leadership and why ego should never run the business.
Varvara Davydova on growing up between cultures, the responsibility of interpretation, making the law understandable and her dream of Thai citizenship.
For Scott Finsten, Pattaya's next great opportunity lies beyond its beaches. With the right infrastructure, services and regulations, the city can become the gateway to one of Southeast Asia's most compelling cruising regions.
After more than 40 years in property across the UK, the Middle East, Australia and Southeast Asia, Nigel Cornick FRICS has watched confidence rise, credit tighten and entire markets reset. His conclusion is simple: one successful development proves very little. Longevity is the real test.
Gerald Enright on market cycles, tenant expectations, artificial intelligence and the integrity required to build a lasting real-estate business in Thailand.
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.
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.