One of the terms that you will often hear spoken in a real estate office is “off-plan”. These are units that are made available by the developer at the initial stages of the project, often before ground has been broken. The prices are usually considerably lower at this stage and you will have the opportunity to choose the best units in the project. Prices also tend to increase during construction with...

Pattaya is a great place to live and visit, but one thing that makes it appeal to so many Thais is that it is so easy to get to other parts of the country direct from Pattaya. Here are the places where you can catch a bus to other areas of the country. Bangkok From the Roong Reuang Bus Station on North Pattaya Road, it is possible to get a bus to Ekamai, Mor Chit and Sai Tai. The buses leave every 30...

With the rainy season drawing to a close and the high season almost upon us, it may be a time to ensure that your air conditioning systems are working correctly. It is advisable that you get your units serviced at least once a year so that they stay in optimum condition. However, inevitably, things go wrong, and you will need to carry out some running repairs. Knowing whom to call can be a challenge, and...

Anyone who has been living or even visiting Thailand in the last couple of years will be aware that the Thai Baht is appreciating at an incredible rate. In fact, since 2018, it has been the best performing in emerging Asian currency with year-on-year growth of 8% against the US dollar culminating in a six-year high. What are the reasons behind the Thai Baht’s strength? There are several reasons behind...

If you own a business in Pattaya, there is one service that you can’t do without and that is an accountant. Your accountant will calculate your Withholding Tax, VAT and monthly transactions to ensure that you comply with Thai law. Also, they will complete you financially statement and submit it for auditing along with establishing how much tax you should pay. Your accountant should be someone that you...

Many people who come to Pattaya decide to get a tattoo done while they are here. There are many reasons for this, such as having a reminder of their holiday, but more often than not it is because they are considerably cheaper than in other parts of the world. The skill of the artists is first-class with all reputable shop using new needles for each client. Health and hygiene are paramount in these...

Pattaya has some fantastic 5-star hotels, fabulous condos, luxury villas along with an excellent selection of guesthouses which are strategically located for some of the city’s favourite attractions. You will find guesthouses all across the city but here are seven that are in great locations and give guests precisely what they are looking for. Nicky’s Guesthouse Nicky’s Guesthouse is located on Soi...

Oktoberfest is traditionally celebrated in Theresienwiese, Munich in Germany and this year is being held between September 21 and October 6. It has been staged for over 200 years and initially was to celebrate the wedding of Bavaria’s Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. The traditional festivities involve drinking plenty of beer, feasting on quality food and horse racing....