Industry News & Updates

From an agent’s perspective, when we take a step back to look at the market, property sales on Koh Samui in 2025 are showing resilience, despite the challenging environment in which we operate. It’s not just global volatility, but more importantly, ongoing uncertainty surrounding the legal ownership for foreign investors of freehold landed property. What …

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The Future of Real Estate: How AI is Transforming Luxury Living AI: Already Embedded in Everyday Life Artificial intelligence is not a distant concept; it is already deeply integrated into everyday life, often without people even realising it. From personalised recommendations on social media to AI-powered search engines, intelligent algorithms shape much of what we …

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Thailand Moves Towards Legalising Casinos: A Game-Changer for the Economy Recently announced on many reputable news outlets including Reuters, Thailand is on the verge of a major economic shift as plans to legalise casino-entertainment complexes move closer to reality. With the government approving a bill in principle, these large-scale projects are set to transform key …

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Recent changes to Phuket’s building regulations, which took effect on December 14th, 2024, have created new possibilities for hillside development across the island. A Cabinet decision has repealed the longstanding restriction on construction above 80 metres, allowing developments in designated areas up to 140 metres above sea level. This move is expected to create significant …

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In this article, we will explore Thailand’s proposed changes to its tax laws, which may require individuals residing in Thailand for over 180 days to pay tax on foreign income, even if that income is not brought into the country. While the draft law is still in the early stages, we will focus on its …

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According to the Bangkok Post, the Thai government’s proposal to extend land lease periods for foreigners to 99 years is currently under review, with key legal amendments needed before any significant progress can be made. On June 18, 2024, the Ministry of Interior, which oversees the Department of Lands, was authorised to study the feasibility …

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