Why is it that foreigners cannot obtain a mortgage from a local Thai bank when purchasing Thai property?
If you are a foreigner, not a Thai local resident, and were to purchase a Thai property, the options to obtain a mortgage are limited. Your only option is to obtain a mortgage with a foreign bank. Moreover, the number of foreign banks granting mortgages [...]
When it comes to investing, nothing travels in a singular direction
There is a concept called contrarian investing. It is an investment style where investors go against the prevailing market trend. While it is simple to understand, it is very difficult, and in almost all cases, impossible to execute. The difficulty presents itself not from the [...]
My review of Nue Epic Asok-Rama 9
The Rama 9 area is Bangkok's second central business district (CBD). With the main business district, the Sathorn financial district, having overcrowding issues, it made sense for many companies to set up their offices in the Rama 9 area. There are many condominiums in the [...]
The revision to the maximum allowable dwelling units. What are they and what does this mean moving forward?
On the 17th of October 2018, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) revised the guidelines on [...]
My review of Kent Ridge Hill Residences
Kent Ridge Hill Residences is the latest in a series of new project launches by [...]
My review of Arena Residences
Arena Residences is an interesting development. Located along Guillemard Road and close to the city, [...]