Thailand property buying guides

Foreigners can own a Pattaya condo freehold in their own name if the building’s 49% foreign quota has room and the money arrives from abroad in foreign currency. Rules, costs, process and pitfalls.

Buying a condo in Thailand costs a 2% transfer fee, 3.3% specific business tax or 0.5% stamp duty, withholding tax, plus a sinking fund and common fees. Rates, who pays, a worked example and the full process.

Wongamat and Naklua are Pattaya’s priciest and quietest, Pratumnak suits retirees, Jomtien offers value with a big Russian and European community, Central Pattaya rents easily, East Pattaya is villas. Prices and who each area suits.