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Daily analysis of the Thai and Pattaya property markets — prices, foreign buyer trends, new developments and investment guides.

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The Pattaya Condo Market for Retirees: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know in 2026

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The Pattaya Condo Market for Retirees: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know in 2026

Retirees remain one of the most consistent buyer groups in Pattaya's condo market, but the visa rules underpinning their long stays have tightened. Here's what a retirement-focused buyer needs to understand about financing, insurance and where demand is concentrated along the Eastern Seaboard.

8/13/2026

Why a 40-70% Mortgage Rejection Rate Is Reshaping Thailand's Condo Market

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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.

8/13/2026

Thailand Real Estate Market 2025-2026: Condo Transfers, Foreign Quota Trends and Pattaya Prices

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Thailand Real Estate Market 2025-2026: Condo Transfers, Foreign Quota Trends and Pattaya Prices

Nationwide condo transfers slipped through 2025 while foreign buyers held their share and Pattaya prices kept climbing. Here's what the numbers mean for anyone buying into Thailand's property market now.

8/13/2026

Eastern Seaboard Condo Oversupply Risk: What Pattaya Buyers Should Know

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Eastern Seaboard Condo Oversupply Risk: What Pattaya Buyers Should Know

Pattaya's skyline keeps growing even as tens of thousands of units sit unsold. Here's what the oversupply numbers actually mean for buyers weighing a purchase on the Eastern Seaboard right now.

8/13/2026

Buying an Apartment in Pattaya in 2026: What You'll Actually Pay

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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.

8/13/2026

The Condo Transfer Process for Foreign Buyers in Thailand: A Step-by-Step Guide

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The Condo Transfer Process for Foreign Buyers in Thailand: A Step-by-Step Guide

Buying a condo in Thailand as a foreigner comes down to one make-or-break document and a handful of fees most buyers underestimate. Here's exactly how the transfer works, step by step.

8/13/2026