The Pattaya Nominee Raids Have Started. But Perhaps That Is Not Such Bad News
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.
Is This Pattaya Property Overpriced? How I Really Judge Value
After nearly 25 years in Pattaya real estate, I have learned that “expensive”, “cheap” and “good value” are three very different things.
Dreaming of Building Your Own Home? Start With the Land, Not the House.
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.
And Then What?
Thailand’s nominee crackdown has created plenty of fear. But nobody seems to be answering the most obvious question for existing foreign homeowners.
Doing Business in Thailand: Opportunity Rewards the Well Prepared
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.
Pattaya Property Construction Quality: A Structural Engineer’s View on What Buyers Should Look For
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.
30 Year Lease on Thai Property . The Undisputed Truth
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.
The uncomfortable truth about leasehold villas in Thailand
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.
The Invisible Work Behind a Real Estate Commission
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.
Thailand’s Nominee Company Crackdown: What Foreign Homeowners Should Really Understand
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...