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Deciding where to buy property in Thailand is as important as deciding what to buy. Each region has its own character, price level, lifestyle and rental appeal — and the right choice depends on how you plan to live. This guide walks through Thailand’s main property markets for foreign buyers, and where each one shines. How to choose where…

Property due diligence in Thailand is the single step that protects your money — the careful checking that happens before you sign and pay. Skipping it is how buyers end up with disputed titles, unbuildable land or debts they didn’t know about. Done properly by an independent lawyer, it’s straightforward. Here’s the checklist to work through on every…

Knowing how to buy property in Thailand the right way turns what feels like a daunting process into a straightforward one. The steps are well-established, and with a good agent and an independent lawyer, hundreds of thousands of foreigners have done it smoothly. Here’s the whole journey, from first idea to keys in hand. How to buy…

The cost of buying property in Thailand goes beyond the sticker price. On top of the purchase price, you should budget roughly 2–6% for transaction costs, plus legal fees and some ongoing charges once you own. Here’s exactly what to expect, so there are no surprises at the Land Department. What the cost of buying property…

If you’re a foreigner buying a home, understanding freehold vs leasehold in Thailand is the single most important thing to get right. It decides what you actually own, how secure that ownership is, and what happens when you come to sell. The one rule everything hinges on Under Thai law, only Thai nationals can own land. As a foreigner,…

The 15th edition of the PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards was celebrated on Wednesday, 18 November, during a glamorous ceremony at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok. The Awards honoured the kingdom’s most outstanding property developers, developments, and designs across 44 categories. Representatives of approximately 30 shortlisted companies safely gathered at the highly anticipated…

With Covid 19 shutting down international arrivals at Suvarnabhumi, Thailand’s International Airport, you would think the Real Estate Market in Hua Hin would be taking a big hit. The reality, though, Hua Hin has seen an explosion of property buyers, with most coming from Bangkok. After spending several months in a Bangkok Condo during the…

Only a decade ago the area was a rural pineapple field in the foothills west of Hua Hin. Today, it is a vibrant community growing bigger each year. Black Mountain is located just 12 kilometers west of Hua Hin. It is close enough to take full advantage of the city and beaches, while living in…

Grahame Beecham and Eakkarat Suppagarn are both well know figures in Hua Hin’s Real Estate scene. Eakkarat is the developer of the highly successful Smart House developments, building 8 separate developments in Hua Hin. Grahame Beecham was the sales manager for another highly successful Hua Hin developer for years before leaving 18 months ago to…

Whether you are trying to buy or sell a home, thinking like a house hunter is critical. Buyers have a “checklist” and want a home that will “check” all of their boxes.  Everyone’s list is different, but some features are on most people’s lists so they are deemed hot.  As a seller, it’s important to…