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Real estate

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Investing in Thai Property: New-Build Versus the Resale Market6 minSeptember 11, 2026
Investment

Investing in Thai Property: New-Build Versus the Resale Market

The Thai property market is going through an interesting phase, not least with the proliferation of new condominium developments. This article explores the advantages and disadvantages of buying a flat in a new development compared with buying on the resale market.

Eric Auguin6 min
Pool Villa in Pattaya: Ownership and Rental Yield3 minJuly 4, 2026
Real estate

Pool Villa in Pattaya: Ownership and Rental Yield

Pool villa in Pattaya: what a foreigner can actually own, the 30+30+30 lease, the Chanote title, taxes and a rental yield of 5.5 to 8%.

Eric Auguin3 min
Buying property in Pattaya: the 7 fatal mistakes French buyers make and how to avoid themAugust 4, 2025
Real estate

Buying property in Pattaya: the 7 fatal mistakes French buyers make and how to avoid them

Overvaluation, ignored ownership rules, unread contract clauses and forgotten charges: the seven mistakes that wreck a Pattaya purchase, and the fixes.

Eric Auguin
Phuket property prices in 2025: how much does a 3-bedroom beachfront villa cost?August 4, 2025
Real estate

Phuket property prices in 2025: how much does a 3-bedroom beachfront villa cost?

Price per square metre and full budgets by beach, from Kamala to Rawai, for 3-bedroom beachfront villas in Phuket, plus the criteria that move the price.

Eric Auguin
New versus older property in Thailand: comparing prices, charges and tax for 2025August 4, 2025
Real estate

New versus older property in Thailand: comparing prices, charges and tax for 2025

Price per square metre, monthly charges, transfer fees and property tax: a point-by-point comparison of new build and older stock in Thailand for 2025.

Eric Auguin
Wong Amat Beach: where to stay, what to see and what to do7 minJanuary 7, 2025
Real estate

Wong Amat Beach: where to stay, what to see and what to do

Wong Amat Beach is the quietest stretch of north Pattaya: clean sand, clear water, a residential feel. Where to stay, what to do, where to eat, how to get around and what to know before you go.

Eric Auguin7 min
Jomtien Beach: Where to Stay, What to See and Do8 minJanuary 7, 2025
Real estate

Jomtien Beach: Where to Stay, What to See and Do

Six kilometres of sand, a floating market, a night market and direct access to Koh Larn: Jomtien is the calm, family side of Pattaya. Accommodation, activities, restaurants, day trips and practical tips.

Eric Auguin8 min
Pratumnak Soi 5: the complete guide to the heart of Pratumnak8 minJanuary 7, 2025
Real estate

Pratumnak Soi 5: the complete guide to the heart of Pratumnak

Wedged between Jomtien and central Pattaya, Pratumnak Soi 5 concentrates quiet beaches, upmarket addresses and one of the tightest property markets in the bay. The complete neighbourhood guide.

Eric Auguin8 min
Jomtien or Pratumnak: Which Pattaya District to Buy In9 minJanuary 7, 2025
Investment

Jomtien or Pratumnak: Which Pattaya District to Buy In

Two neighbouring districts, two entirely different investment cases. Prices per m², rental yields, tenant profiles and lifestyle compared — with a clear answer depending on whether you want income or capital.

Eric Auguin9 min
Pratumnak Property Projects: What to Buy and How9 minJanuary 7, 2025
Investment

Pratumnak Property Projects: What to Buy and How

Pratumnak concentrates Pattaya's premium stock on a hill that cannot expand. Property types available, how the purchase works for a foreigner, recent developments and the risks worth weighing.

Eric Auguin9 min
Airbnb in Thailand: What the Law Actually Allows7 minJanuary 1, 2025
Investment

Airbnb in Thailand: What the Law Actually Allows

Letting a Thai property for under 30 days is illegal without a hotel licence, and enforcement has tightened. The rules, the penalties, the legal alternatives, and what changes when the owner is foreign.

Eric Auguin7 min
Investing in Luxury Property in Pattaya: the Embassy Condominium Project7 minJanuary 1, 2025
Real estate

Investing in Luxury Property in Pattaya: the Embassy Condominium Project

Pattaya, a coastal city famous for its sunny beaches and lively nightlife, is drawing more and more property investors. Among the projects currently in favour, the Embassy Condominium stands out for its strategic location and its luxurious facilities. This premium development close to Jomtien beach promises an opulent way of life.

Eric Auguin7 min