2019

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....

In Pattaya, you will find a wide range of accommodation available, ranging from budget hostels to 5-star hotels. With the advent of Airbnb, it is hardly surprising that the city has seen an increase in the number of serviced apartments that are available to provide some competition. Pattaya has literally dozens of serviced apartments but here are six of the best in Central Pattaya. Nova Park Nova Park is...

Although it is a commonly discussed topic, here at Pattaya Prestige Properties we frequently get asked about what foreigners need to do to buy a property in Thailand. Naturally, they want to know the laws and what is legal and what isn’t. Other questions we get usually get asked concern the process of buying a property and being made aware of any potential pitfalls. In this article, we briefly touch upon...

Even in the rainy season, Pattaya experiences some fantastic weather, and it seems a shame not to get out into the great outdoors. Yes, there is plenty to do indoors in Pattaya, but there are equally as many things to do if you explore a little bit. Many of the options are things that we wouldn’t do back in our home countries. Here are our 7 suggestions for things that you could try: Ramayana Water...

Pattaya has always had a low season with it traditionally running from the start of March until the end of October. However, Songkran in April has still managed to provide a boost even if it was only for a week or two. The low season appears to be getting longer with fewer and fewer western tourists coming during this period and the traditional high season still falls well short of where it used to be a...