Thai cabinet approves 60b baht soft loans for lower-income first-home buyers
[BANGKOK] Thailand’s cabinet on Tuesday approved soft loans worth 60 billion baht (S$2.34 billion) for lower-income first-home buyers, as it seeks to stimulate a sluggish economy via increased household spending. Thai finance minister Apisak Tantivorawong told Reuters the measure was approved at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy is in a slump amid a global slowdown and a decline in exports. …
Hua Hin’s first Marriott Hotels branded hotel welcomes guests
Marriott International, Inc. announced the opening of Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa today under the company’s iconic flagship brand Marriott Hotels. Featuring 322 rooms that combine modern design and Thai Colonial features, the resort is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities located within the serene seaside town of Hua Hin. Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa is located beachfront with 8.7 acres of land and …
Thailand’s sluggish economy has resulted in split property market
Thailand’s capital is split between prime areas where prices are rising and a lower end suffering from reduced local demand “Bangkok, like Las Vegas, sounds like a place where you make bad decisions”, the US film director Todd Phillips once said. Hedonistic Bangkok might have a dangerous reputation but it was the political chaos — which culminated in a military coup in May 2014 …
Asia golf tournaments in Pattaya and Hua Hin hosted by Amari in March 2016
The Amari Pattaya Golf Week and the Amari Hua Hin Golf Week include four rounds of golf at Championship venues and nightly social and entertainment events. BANGKOK, Thailand – Almost 100 club golfers from 10 countries are expected to participated at the Amari Pattaya Golf Week on 6-12 March 2016 and the Amari Hua Hin Golf Week on 13-19 March 2016. These two week-long …
A Cheaper Option To Retiring Abroad
Thinking of retiring abroad? Take the leap! Do you dream about retiring to someone warm and wonderful? You’re not alone, and lucky for you, it looks like retiring abroad is more and more a very financially feasible option. The American dollar is strong compared to most foreign currencies, and American healthcare, real estate and cost of living is much higher than most other places …
X2 Huahin Lebayburi – Pranburi Villa gives the chance to getaway
To raise the CrossTo brand’s motto of “luxury by design,” X2 Huahin Lebayburi – Pranburi Villa is currently offering the ultimate girls getaway “Diva Diversions”, spoiling guests for choice in a wide range of daytime and nighttime activities in which they will be given superstar treatment. BANGKOK, Thailand – Rebranded to become one of the newest members of the luxurious X2 (CrossTo) family, X2 …
Requirements for a Foreigner to Purchase Property in Thailand?
Overall, property laws and homeownership in Thailand has its peculiar specifics but is not so different from purchasing real estate in countries like the U.S., Australia or Germany. The only exception is that foreigners are not allowed to own land. According to the Land Code Act, Thailand’s foreign land ownership restrictions apply to land only, and not a building on it or a condominium …
Rent By The Beach In Thailand From $500 A Month
It’s difficult to beat the beauty of Thailand’s white-sand beaches, often with a backdrop of jungle-topped mountains in the distance. Living on, or near, the expansive coast of this tropical paradise could be your dream retirement. Although more expensive than living in less well-traveled areas, the cost of living can still be surprisingly inexpensive for a life of year-round warm weather and spectacular scenery. …
First Time Home Buyer? Here’s What You Need to Know
It’s been a busy and tumultuous few years for Thailand, but this little nation and its economy have proven surprisingly resilient to change. After a short slump, the real estate market has rebounded and prices for both detached houses and condominiums continue to climb. Whether you’re a native or a foreigner looking to relocate, it’s a great time to buy a home in Thailand…as …
Thailand is among 7 top places in the world to live after retiring – BBC
According to BBC, Thailand is among the world’s top seven countries for retirees to live as it has everything they need and want to make retirement life affordable. Known as the “The Land of Smiles”, Thailand offers expats retiring here plenty to smile about — a low cost of living, tropical clime, culture that respects older people plus no tax on retiree income from …
