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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

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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.

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

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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