13 articles
7 minSeptember 11, 2026Yes, a foreigner can buy in Pattaya — but not just anything, and not just any way. Freehold condos, the 49% foreign quota, the 30-year lease, the Thai company, fees and financing: everything you need to know.
3 minJuly 4, 2026The Chanote (Nor Sor 4 Jor) is Thailand's safest land document. Learn how it works, the 49% foreign quota, the taxes and the essential checks before buying in Pattaya.
3 minJuly 4, 2026Transfer fee, withholding tax, the 49% foreign quota and title deeds: the complete guide to property purchase costs in Thailand, with a focus on Pattaya.
3 minJune 3, 2026The 2026 expat tax calendar in Thailand: PND 90/91 forms, getting a TIN, and the double taxation treaties with France and the EU.
3 minJune 3, 2026Employing a nanny, cook or housekeeper in Thailand legally: work permits, social security, sample contracts and median salaries.
3 minJune 3, 2026LTR Visa, Smart Visa and Non-Immigrant O-A: a 2026 overview of Thailand's long-stay visas for expats and retirees.
3 minJune 3, 2026Understand the difference between a Chanote (Nor Sor 4 Jor) and a Nor Sor 3 Gor: level of legal protection, rights granted and what it means when you buy.
3 minJune 3, 2026How to check a Thai condo's foreign quota availability: the letter to request from the juristic person, required documents and timing.
August 4, 2025Transfer fee, stamp duty, withholding tax and specific business tax: what you really pay when buying in Thailand, with freehold and leasehold examples.
August 4, 2025Which Thai developers and agencies take bitcoin, how a crypto property payment works step by step, and what KYC, AML and tax rules apply in 2025.
August 4, 2025Documents to gather, land register checks, physical inspection and title types: the full due diligence checklist before buying property in Thailand.
August 4, 2025Lending conditions, deposit requirements, terms and documents: the three Thai banks that finance foreign buyers, and how to compare their mortgage offers.
