Bangkok is a booming business and startup hub, with important geographic, political and economic clout in the heart of the South East Asian Region. On top of this, the City is a top destination for Expats from around the world. Especially those, looking for a balance between professional opportunities and an enjoyable relaxed lifestyle. This positive tailwind, has inevitably had…Read More
While Bangkok is an amazing business, cultural and entertainment hotspot, it can be a notoriously unfriendly place for “pet parents”! Despite having an abundance of accommodation options from single houses, serviced apartments and luxury condominiums, few buildings in the capital allow pets. With many buildings, taking hardline enforcement measures against both renters and owner occupiers that try to secretly sneak…Read More
Bangkok is an amazing city, with dramatically different neighborhoods that offer enormously varied lifestyle options. However the sheer size of the Capital and it’s multitude of areas can quickly overwhelm and confuse! Where to live, is often a highly personal decision based on an individual’s situation and preferences. While there is definitely no “one size fits all” solution to living…Read More
Are you relocating to Bangkok for the first time? Moving to the City, for a short course or an internship? Or simply, unsure of your professional or personal situation? One’s personal situation and circumstance, often means that flexible rental terms such as “month-by-month” or short-term leases (1-3 Months) are often a preferred rental option! However despite this large demand for…Read More
Initially announced over 2-months ago, the “New Rental Law” is now in full effect. The discrete announcement by the Contract Committee of the Consumer Protection Board, was followed by a raging storm of confusion, disbelief and general uncertainty by the general public. This hot button topic, that inevitably pits the landlord community against renters, has been a popular talking point…Read More
Coming-up with a list of Bangkok’s most desirable and expensive neighborhoods is not difficult. As traditionally business, retail and leisure activities have primarily clustered in Central Bangkok often referred to as the Central Business District (CBD) by the Capital’s property professionals. So what are the main Central Bangkok areas that are considered CBD? Sukhumvit – Nana – Asoke – Phrom…Read More
Planning and budgeting for a relocation is no easy task, as estimating the “costs of living” in a foreign city can be a wildly confusing affair. Since accommodation costs, will inevitably makeup a big chunk of an individual’s monthly expenses, expats relocating to Bangkok are often faced with the challenge of estimating local rental rates. The big question: “How much…Read More
Thonglor has undoubtedly cemented its brand appeal as Bangkok’s glamorous and ultra-desirable enclave. To those unfamiliar with the neighborhood, Thonglor is arguably the local equivalent to LA’s Beverly Hills or even London’s Soho. Immediately associated to the Ferrari driving and Hermes toting hip crowd of socialites that roam its “sois”, it is definitely the place to see and be seen!…Read More
Running in parallel to its more illustrious counterpart Sukhumvit, Rama 4 Road is currently a major roadway connecting the 3 sections of the core Central Business District (CBD) notably Silom-Sathorn, Lumpini-Ploenchit, and Sukhumvit. Despite its geographic proximity to the prime areas of Bangkok, the road’s general development has often lagged behind its neighbors. With most city dwellers traditionally viewing the…Read More
Bangkok’s property market, is constantly a whirlwind of big headlines; from record shattering land deals, launches of exclusive super luxury residences, to announcements of multi-billion baht mega projects. This bewildering cacophony of buzz, inevitably awakens a confusing array of emotions from excitement, thrill to general confusion! As a property investor, it is important to navigate these turbulent waters with a…Read More