The phrase “beachfront” is sometimes used for properties that whilst enjoying reasonable access to the sea is really quite some distance away from it. Creative developers might give a “beachfront connotation” to a project that has an ocean view or be on a road that will eventually lead to the beach. However, most of us […]
Top 5 Thai Language Schools in Pattaya (2021)
For people over the age of 50, it is relatively easy to obtain a retirement visa to stay in Thailand. Many international residents work in the Kingdom with business visas and work permits. Then for tourists who have found that they want to explore living longer in the country, getting an education visa is often […]
Why is Home Staging Important?
Anyone who has seen the film “American Beauty” will be sure to have noticed Annette Bening’s superb performance as the somewhat obsessive property realtor who goes to great lengths to achieve her mantra of “I will sell this house today”. Her preparations include house staging as a means to achieve this goal. So what do […]
Top 6 Low-Rise Condos in Pratumnak (2020)
Translated from the Thai language “Prathumnak” means “The Royal Palace”. This area of Pattaya is named because the Royal Family has a Residence here and obviously with just prestigious neighbours, the area has gained in popularity as a much sought after address. Also in deference to the Royal family, the earliest condos constructed in the […]
The impact of successive waves of Covid
The worldwide Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent financial fallout has led to a search by any potential buyers of property here for people who are desperate to sell at virtually any price. Quite clearly, there has been an upturn in property owners wanting to sell, and the astute buyer can latch onto a bargain if […]
Top 5 Housing Projects in Jomtien (2020)
Jomtien is exceptionally desirable with developers, and much of the available land is in short supply. The area also has more of a family-friendly feel although Central Pattaya is within easy reach should you wish to venture there. Most of the high-quality housing projects are off the beaten tracks but still within easy reach of […]
Pattaya’s Darkside Illuminated
Although some rather creative bar and restaurant owners have given a fun nod to The Star Wars reference, the real reason for this area known as the Darkside is not at all sinister and has nothing to do with Storm Troopers. It refers to a time (a decade or more ago) when there was far […]
Top 6 High-Rise Condos in Central Pattaya (2020)
The beauty of living right in the city centre apart from the apparent ease of being able to walk to a favourite restaurant, shopping mall or entertainment venue, is the fact that by night there are beautiful views to be had looking out over the city lights. It makes high-rise condominiums a desirable option, especially […]
Thailand’s Social Economic Situation
Now at the end of October 2020, the current protests in Bangkok show little sign of abating, and along with the economic effects of the stringent measures taken by this government to avoid the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic, tensions are still high. The protests now encompass demands that the entire system, including the monarchy, […]
Top 6 Housing Projects in Huay Yai (2020)
Ever since improvements have been made to the infrastructure of the East Pattaya area, most notably the extension of the railway line road, Huay Yai has become a trendy area. An increasing number of quality villages have been built here. The ex-pat community takes up many as they offer prices generally lower than those in […]
