Surprised? Money talks everywhere, doesn’t it? Town & Country Property is one of the leading Pattaya real estate agencies. Since 2003, we’ve been active on the Eastern Seaboard, dealing with hundreds of mainly foreign clients. Why mostly foreign investors? Simple. It’s not in the nature of most Thais to work with an agent — even a seasoned property expert who can offer great benefits. Many fear a “middleman” will cost them more. Oh well… The fact that our client base merely consists of foreign investors is simply explained because it is not in the nature of most Thais to work with an agent. Even though this agent is a seasoned property expert and able to offer great benefits to every one of their clients. It is not part of a Thai’s DNA to use the services of a “middleman”, as they fear it is going to cost them more… Oh well…

Why Thailand Is a Top Choice

Before we zoom in on Pattaya property, let’s look at Thailand as a whole. Thailand is the only country in central Asia never colonised, reaping huge rewards from its strategic location. Bangkok is barely an hour’s flight from four rapidly growing frontier markets — Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar — giving access to cheap labour and nearly 200 million consumers. With a population of around 70 million and a rising middle class, Thailand’s economy thrives on exports — from supermarket goods to the hard drives and memory inside your PC. Steady growth has made Thailand one of Asia’s most dynamic countries, attracting foreign investment from all over the world. The Thailand property market ranks among Asia’s most popular for foreign investors — if not the most popular.
Foreigner in Pattaya is holding Thai Bank

Where the Money Goes

Bangkok, with over 16 million people, is the largest city in Indochina. Its real estate market is stable but vast, with neighbourhoods forming their own sub‑markets. If the capital isn’t your style, smaller cities like Nonthaburi or Chiang Mai offer expat‑friendly amenities. Resort destinations like Hua Hin, Phuket, Samui, or Koh Chang have off‑seasons and lower occupancy rates — lacking the “staying power” of Bangkok’s multinational base.

And Then, There’s Pattaya

Pattaya has been our professional focus since 2003. As one of Thailand’s bigger cities, it’s always attracted foreign buyers. Town & Country Property has been dealing with foreign investors here in Pattaya for nearly 20 years now. Right next to the ocean, with property prices far lower than Bangkok, Pattaya–Jomtien is a favourite for retirees and young investors priced out at home. Historically, the Pattaya property market relied heavily on tourism and foreign capital — from Westerners, China, Russia, Japan… We’ve seen them come and go. A few years back, the secondary market took a hit when many Russians pulled out due to a weakened Ruble. In past years, the Pattaya property market relied heavily on tourism and foreign capital. The property market with affordable condos and houses for sale has always been backed by foreign capital from Westerners, China, Russia, Japan… And we see them come and go… Like a few years back when the secondary market was hit hard as many Russians pulled out from the market due to a weakened Ruble. The strange and almost unpredictable mechanism of the currency exchange market reaps unparalleled benefits for some. One’s downfall raises other’s infinite heights… Currency fluctuation of Ruble to Thai Baht We are known, as one of the most reputable property brokers in Pattaya, for our ability to deliver amazing deals to our clients. Taking advantage of currency fluctuations, we often satisfy both parties concluding our property deals. SAMPLE “GBP Client” bought a THB 10 million property at a currency exchange rate of THB 75 to GBP 1 and paid GBP 135,000 for it. Years later he sold it at only THB 7 million. (Exchange rate: THB 36 to GBP 1) Conversion: GBP 195,000 (profit GBP 60,000). Everyone is happy. Currency in globe comparison when change to Thai Bath

The Melting Pot Advantage

In Pattaya’s mix of nationalities, good deals are always possible. Property here may not have Asia’s highest capital appreciation (we’d give that crown to Cambodia), but the market has proven resilient over the past decade. Thailand’s economy has a long history of bouncing back — even in more uncertain times than now. The Thai Baht has fluctuated less than currencies like the Singapore dollar or Japanese yen in the past decade. But markets always move — and there are deals to be made either way.

Final Word

If you want your money to talk in Pattaya and you’re ready to explore property investment in Thailand, talk to the experts at Town & Country Property. We’ve been doing it for years — and we know how to make the numbers work for you.

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