News & insights
Expert advice, market updates, and guides to buying, selling, and renting in Pattaya from the team at Alan Bolton Property Consultants.
Thailand is fast-tracking a law to allow 99-year leases for residential and commercial property. Discover the likelihood of it passing in 2025, how it would work, and what it means for foreign buyers in Pattaya.
With Thailand’s condo market facing a major slowdown, could raising the 49% foreign ownership quota be the solution? Explore why now might be the time to allow 100% foreign ownership and how it could help unlock stalled developments in places like Bangkok and Pattaya.
Discover the top 5 new and recent condo developments in Pratumnak Hill, Pattaya. From luxury high-rises like The Riviera Malibu to boutique projects such as Siam Oriental Oasis, explore pricing, facilities, and insider tips from a local real estate expert.
Shane Ruddle observation on how Thai culture handles public confrontation, sparked by an ice truck blocking the pavement in Pattaya. Why no one said anything—and why, as a foreigner, neither should you.
Explore our comprehensive guide on Pattaya property investments, covering rental yields, property costs, and landlord challenges for condos, houses, and villas. Compare real estate with alternative investments like Thai stocks, REITs, bonds, and global equities.
Raimon Land is launching a new ฿3.3B luxury condominium in Central Pattaya. Discover the location, design, facilities, pricing, launch timeline, and why this could be one of Pattaya’s most desirable addresses.
After more than 20 years in Thailand, Shane Ruddle shares why new alcohol laws rarely stick. From cannabis reversals to curfew U-turns, learn why Thai policy changes often fade — and why locals take it all in stride.
Discover whether it's better to hold each Pattaya property in a separate Thai company or group them under one. Learn the pros, cons, costs, and exit strategies involved
Discover how to find the best real estate agent in Pattaya for buying, selling, or renting property. This guide covers market insights, property types, expert tips, and local listings to help you make the right move.