We have compiled a number of links below pointing to information on various subjects. We believe the information below will provide you with an overall guide to Pattaya, Jomtien, the Eastern seaboard, and Thailand in gerenral.
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 International Schools |
| Due to the extensive "Foreign" work force employed in
Thailand with company's such as GM and BMW having major
manufacturing plants here in the Eastern Seaboard
region, there's no shortage of fine International
Schools. We can advise you on the current curriculums,
accreditation, reputation, transportation and school fee
structure.
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| International
Hospitals |
| The Eastern Seaboard is very fortunate in having several
extremely well equipped, world class hospitals,
including Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, Pattaya
International Hospital and in Bangkok the famous
Bumrungrad Hospital. We can provide you with an
assessment of the benefits of each of these hospitals,
introduce you to the staff, and register you with the
hospitals. |
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| Banks
and Financial Institutions |
| We can advise you on the advantages and disadvantages of
the various local banks together with the foreign banks
that exist in Thailand. We will advise you on the
necessities of a Tor Tor 3, and other local banking
requirements. We can arrange appointments for you to
meet with bank staff and assist you in opening bank
accounts with your chosen bank. |
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| Lawyers and the Law |
| While the law in Thailand is very similar to that in the
Western world, the biggest problem is that all government
documents are prepared in the Thai language. We can introduce
you to respected and trusted law firms in the region to assist
you with any legal requirements you may have. |
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| Post Office and
Utilities |
| We will also introduce you to the Post Office, ISP's,
Telephone Authority, Electrical Authority and Water Authority
locations and procedures, as failure to pay any of their bills
on time can result in the service being cut swiftly. |
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| TV Service Providers |
| Local Television is broadcast in Thai language, so you
will most likely want to consider the UBC Satellite TV
and Sophon Cable TV operators. Between them they offer
well over 100 channels in English, French, Italian,
German, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese and Indian languages.
Subscription prices are very reasonable and services are
quite good. |
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| Transportation |
| Pattaya has many choices of taxi service from motorbike
taxis, Songtow's (pickup trucks), private hire limos and
buses. We can advise you on the rental or purchase of a
motor vehicle, and assist you in obtaining a Thai
Driver's license. We can also provide you with maps of
the area, and details on motor vehicle insurance
requirements. |
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| Supermarkets
and Food Supplies |
| The Eastern Seaboard has a number of top quality
Supermarkets such as Foodland, Tescos Carrefour, Big C
and Tops, all stocked with a variety of local and
imported goods, some of them open twenty four hours a
day. There are also a number of local foreign operated
grocer shops, delicatessens, butchers and continental
bakers for all those special needs. So if it's your
favourite breakfast cereal from back home, fresh bread
or frozen foods, or that special coffee you love, we can
show you the best places to shop for your food and
grocery needs. |
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| Shopping |
| Thailand is a shopper's paradise, and Pattaya is no
exception. We can show you the major shopping centres
such as Royal Garden and the Pattaya Festival Centre,
Tukom IT center, The Outlet Mall and also the various
local shops and market stalls for those cheaper items. |
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| Restaurants |
| Pattaya is one of Asia's biggest beach resort tourist
destinations and abounds with world class restaurants,
with hundred's of restaurants with every nationality
catered for. From the fresh local seafood to Western
fast-food such as McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, Dunkin
Dohnuts, etc, to the local fast food such as noodle
shops and barbeque chicken stands, to 5 star dining,
every taste and culinary desire is catered for. We can
provide you with recommendations and assessments of the
majority of well known dining establishments in the
area. |
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| Entertainment |
| The Eastern Seaboard is famous (or infamous, depending upon
your point of view) for its nightlife. You can take your pick
from the extravagant cabaret shows of Tiffany's; to the Irish
pubs, the German Brau Haus, the English pubs, the Hi-tech
discotheques such as the Palladium; there is something here to
cater for every night owl. |
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| Health and Leisure |
The Eastern Seaboard has in excess of 20 world class golf
courses in the immediate vicinity. Coupled with the numerous
beach side leisure activities, tennis courts, water skiing,
horse riding and top class fitness centres and gymnasiums,
Pattaya and district has everything to keep you in good health
and top physical shape.
We can show you the best facilities and arrange memberships
where appropriate. |
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| Land Measurement |
Thailand has a unique land measurement system that you
will need to understand if you plan to buy a property in
Pattaya. The common terms you will hear are Rai or
Tarang Wah. See the diagram opposite which give the
conversion to Metric and Imperial measurements. Rai
A Rai is the largest unit in the Thai system and is
equivalent to 1600 square metres, 2.53 Rai is an Acre
and 6.25 Rai is a Hectare.
Tarang Wah
Most smaller land plots are measured in Tarang Wah which
is 4 square metres, 400 Tarang Wah in a Rai. TW = 4 x m sq
Ngan
Larger plots may be measured in Ngan, a Ngan is 100
Tarang Wah or 400 square metres, 4 Ngan is a Rai. NGAN = 100 x TW or 400 m sq
Tarang Met
A Tarang Met is 1 square metre. TM = 1 m sq |
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| Land Ownership |
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is "Can
a Foreign National own land outright?" The answer is No. But
there are legal ways, within the Thai company structure, that
will allow a foreigner to exercise sole control over the Thai
company and their investment.
Depending on your individual circumstances, the most common
way is to set up a Thai company with the specific purpose of
owning the property. There are also other ways to purchase
property which are used by expatriate buyers.
Thai Nominee
This is the easiest method of house purchase, all you need to
complete this form of house purchase is money and a Thai
national who is willing to own a property that you the buyer
have paid for. The nominee is usually a Thai wife or partner
and can be risky if the relationship fails at some time in the
future.
Lease with option to buy
This is probably the safest way to buy a house and land in
Thailand. You still require a Thai Nominee but the deal is
made safe for the buyer by having a 30+30+30 year lease
registered on the land. There is a tax payable on the lease
income however this is minimal. The lease is a legally binding
document registered at the lands office. The initial term of
the lease as well as the extension periods are declared as
paid in advance and incorporated into the agreement is an
option allowing the Lessee (buyer) to purchase the land
outright should the law change and permit foreigners to own
land in Thailand. This is the closest you can get to freehold
property ownership in Thailand.
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A Nominee with Mortgage
This is a very safe method of house and land purchase. Once
again you will need a Thai Nominee in order to effect a
property purchase in this manner. Instead of a lease
agreement, this purchase method relies upon a mortgage to
secure the buyers investment. The way this works is, the buyer
has a Thai Nominee to buy the property then the property is
registered as mortgaged at the lands office. Once again there
is a tax applicable to this, it is however minimal. The
property cannot be sold until the mortgage lender signs the
title documents declaring the mortgage cleared. This once
again gives 100% control over the property although not
ownership. The buyer may remove the nominee should any
problems arise and transfer in a new nominee at any time.
Via a Thai Registered Company
This is probably the most popular method of property
ownership. To own property through a company you need 7
(seven) partners (shareholders) including yourself. Each of
the six Thai shareholders have a portion of the 61% that must
be owned prior to the house purchase (this is reduced to 51%
after the house is purchased). There is only one director (the
buyer) who is also sole signatory for the company. The buyer
will also have to obtain documentation through the lawyer who
forms the company giving the buyer 100% control of the
company. Being a company, there will be a tax obligation, as
there would be in any country, however the costs here are
minimal and your lawyer will have an accounting department
able to assist you with the above. |
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| Land Documents |
To rightly own property in Thailand you will need to have the
correct documents in your name (Company/ Nominee name) and in
your possesion. In Thailand the Title Deed is know officially
as Nor Sor 4 Jor or more commonly as the "Chanote". Another
ownership document is the "Confirmed Certificate of Use" known
as "Ngor Sor Saam Gor" in the Thai language.
The Title Deed (Chanote) is the purest form of land ownership.
It ensures easy transfer, one original set is kept in the
District Land Office where the registration of land transfer
takes place, and the other original set is given to the owner
of the land. Look for the red coloured crest at the head of
the certificate.
Confirmed Certificate of Use (Ngor Sor Saam Gor)
This document certifies the right to use land and is often
issued pending title deed. Transfer of the certificate is
mainly completed at the District Land Office or Branch
District level, as the case may be. Look for a green coloured
crest at the head of the certificate. |
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