A lot of the foreign buyers we work with aren't just looking for a place to live — they want a condo that can also earn its keep. The good news is that renting out a Thai condo is completely legal for foreign owners. The part that trips people up is how you rent it out, since Thailand draws a hard line between long-term leasing and short-term, Airbnb-style stays. Here's what's actually allowed, what you...
If you've been researching property in Thailand recently, you may have come across unsettling headlines about a government "crackdown" on foreign ownership. It's a real development — but it's also widely misunderstood. The changes target illegal nominee structures, not legitimate foreign buyers. Here's what actually happened, and how to make sure your purchase is protected either way. What Changed in...
Pattaya has quietly become one of Thailand's strongest property markets for foreign buyers. In Q1 2026, Chonburi province — Pattaya's home province — led the entire country in foreign condo transfers, with roughly a third of all condos sold to foreigners nationwide located here. Here's what's driving that, what things cost in 2026, and what to know before you buy. Pattaya Condo Prices in...
Buying property in Thailand as a foreigner comes with a different set of taxes and fees than buying at home, and 2026 makes the numbers matter more than usual: it's the first year Thailand's Land and Building Tax applies at full statutory rates, with none of the pandemic-era discounts that softened bills between 2020 and 2025. Here's what to budget for, from the day you sign the sale agreement to the...
Phuket and Bangkok are Thailand's two biggest draws for property investors, but they reward very different strategies. Bangkok offers liquidity, infrastructure-driven appreciation, and a deep long-term rental market. Phuket offers higher yield potential through tourism-driven short-term rentals and a lifestyle property that doubles as a holiday home. Here's how the two markets actually compare in 2026,...