What's happening in and around Hua Hin
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…
A friend of mine once told me that if you have the luxury to live anywhere you want you should always choose a resort city. He himself, an avid skier chose to live in Vail Colorado, a famous ski resort city in the States. For me, after living in Hua Hin for many years I…
From March 10th thru the 13th, Black Mountain Golf Club was ground zero for the best golf in the kingdom when it recently hosted Thailand’s largest professional sports event, with the highest cash prize, the “True Thailand Classic 2016 Presented by Chang”. Thailand’s True Corporation and ThaiBev, brewers of Chang Beer invested more than Bt180…
Michael Janssen is the new General Manager at the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort. What is your full name and age? My name is Michael Janssen and I’m 44 years old. What is your current Job Position? I am the general manager of luxury resort InterContinental Hua Hin Resort. How long have you lived in Hua…
Has stress invaded your lifestyle? Do you need a getaway to rejuvenate not only your body but especially your mind and soul? For a lot of people the answer to the latter questions would be “yes”, and if that’s the case, and you are living in or visiting Hua Hin the Chiva Som is for…
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.
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