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 [...]
Red flags to look out when investing in a company
No one has a perfect record when it comes to investing in stocks. It is [...]
How to invest in stocks (Part 1)
I am a firm believer in the stock market. I believe that despite all the [...]
Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) and Mortgage Servicing Ratio (MSR)
On 28th June 2013, the Singapore government introduced the Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) as [...]