Welcome to the land of smiles. You should find a growing grin upon your face, or you may need to be resurrected. Whether you are a working professional, a retired couple, an entrepreneur, single, or come with a large family, your new home and more smiles are waiting for you here.
What is your ideal real estate and environment combination? Stop and envision it for a moment. Other than an arctic or desert biome, your dream home is waiting for you in Thailand. My home in the US was very cold, and I am overjoyed to live in what is essentially a permanent summer. However, on islands, in the mountains, and in Bangkok, I have experienced temperatures that will force you to don another layer. Most often, the jacket you will need is one to guard against rain.
Climate aside, how does your dream home appear in your vision? I have a few friends in real estate here, and I have seen multi-million dollar luxury pool villas in the city, a bi-level condo with high floor views that face the sunset and sunrise, and standalone houses in quiet, secure neighbourhoods. Regardless of your needs and desires, Pattaya real estate can make your dreams become a reality.
I have lived in Thailand for 12 years. I have lived in the south, on islands east and west, in the mountains of the north, and in the farming lands of central regions. I have lived in a condo where I could see the sunset behind an island from my bed, a house inside a luxury resort, a cramped studio, a shophouse over a business, and even a bamboo house on an island with no glass in the windows or ceiling under the roof (au natural).
Perhaps you are looking for more comfort than a bamboo hut, and your vision is new home construction. On that link, there is a guide to help you in building your dream home in Pattaya, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Hua Hin or wherever you choose. Like anywhere, a strong construction company with a history of satisfied customers is vital. While real estate agents, builders, or accountants are gathering your information, be sure to get to know them as potential service providers.
You could be in Thailand to continue your career or build a new one. There are many options here as well. The government of Thailand has invested in vast infrastructure projects of ports, rail, and motorways, as well as offering more visa options for foreign investors. Maybe what you are looking for is commercial space. Thailand is ready to help you build a strong export business.
If you need an office and professional spaces, a server room, a restaurant, or a manufacturing facility, existing properties and land for development are available. I arrived in Thailand while working in the marine industry, building yachts and teaching sailors. We needed a new production facility, and where better to build yachts than on the ocean’s edge?
We thought there was no way we could find an affordable facility to move into and continue production. We looked at several properties with our agent. Some were out of our price range. Then we were taken to a tiny lot we could not build a dinghy on. Yet another was in such a poor state that it would cost twice as much to repair. As our agent began to understand what we were looking for during this process of elimination, she took us to what we had envisioned, oceanside.
You will have questions that need answering regarding visas, work permits, business licensing, accounting, and more. The best place to start is the kingdom’s government department websites. A great real estate agent can find you the property you need. However, in my experience here, the profession to invest in is your accountant.
If you are considering doing business here, follow this link to the Federation of Accounting Professions and look into their services to keep the dream you are about to live. It is also wise for retirees to have a strong partner in an accountant or legal team with concierge services. They will be able to navigate the language and regulatory barriers.
A good accounting firm becomes a concierge and will assist you greatly with visa and license applications, 90-day reporting, work permits, contract negotiation, and more. Thai people love to provide full services and exceed your expectations. Help them by taking the time necessary for them to get to know you. If they do not have an in-house service that you require, they will give reliable recommendations from their vast network of relationships built over years of operation.
Chokh di, or good luck in finding your new home or business location. I have never felt freer, and I hope you get to feel that same sensation.
