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Thailand's Foreign Condo Quota Reform: What the 75% Proposal Really Means
A draft proposal to raise Thailand's 49% foreign condo ownership cap to 75% has been under cabinet study since 2024, but nothing has passed into law. Here's what's actually on the table, why it matters, and what it could mean for Pattaya.
7/29/2026
thailand-market
Why a 40-70% Mortgage Rejection Rate Is Reshaping Thailand's Condo Market
Thai banks are rejecting up to seven in ten mortgage applications for lower-priced homes, choking domestic demand even as foreign buyers keep transferring condos in Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya. Here's what the rejection crisis means for anyone buying with cash.
7/28/2026
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Buying an Apartment in Pattaya in 2026: What You'll Actually Pay
From beachfront studios to Pratumnak villas, here's what buyers actually pay for an apartment in Pattaya in 2026 — broken down by property type, district and budget.
7/27/2026
world-market
Europe's Golden Visa Shutdown: Where Residency-by-Investment Buyers Are Looking Now
As Spain, Malta and other EU countries close their property-linked golden visas, investors chasing residency through real estate are widening their search. Thailand's LTR visa and 3-million-baht property route are emerging as practical alternatives — here's how they compare.
7/26/2026
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Chonburi Condo Transfer Statistics 2025: What the REIC Numbers Reveal
REIC's 2025 transfer data shows Chonburi condo volumes softening even as Bangkok and the Eastern Seaboard hold their share of foreign buying. Here's what the numbers actually mean for anyone buying in Pattaya.
7/26/2026
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U-Tapao Airport Expansion and What It Means for Pattaya Property
The long-delayed U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Aviation City project finally has a start date. We break down what the ฿290 billion deal means for property values along the Eastern Seaboard — and how it fits into a national condo market that's actually cooling.
7/26/2026
pattaya-news
Pratumnak Hill Pattaya Property Investment: Why 2026 Is a Turning Point
Pratumnak Hill is quietly outperforming much of Pattaya's condo market thanks to scarce buildable land, beachfront views and rising demand from quality-conscious buyers. Here's what's driving Pratumnak Hill property investment right now — and what to check before you commit.
7/25/2026
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Bangkok's ฿25-30 Billion Dutch Embassy Land Sale Rewrites the Record Book
A 20-rai diplomatic plot on Wireless Road is poised to become Thailand's most valuable land sale ever, with estimates reaching ฿25-30 billion. Here's why the deal matters far beyond Bangkok's CBD.
7/25/2026
world-market
Australia's Foreign Buyer Ban Now Runs to 2029 — Where Does That Leave Buyers?
Canberra has extended its ban on foreign purchases of established homes to 30 June 2029, locking overseas buyers out of the resale market for another two-plus years. For property investors who had Sydney or Melbourne on their shortlist, the door just got harder to open — and freehold-friendly markets like Thailand's condo sector are picking up the conversation.
7/25/2026