MontMari materials
Breakdowns of areas, buying, documents, ownership costs and real-estate deal practice in Thailand.
01.10.2026
A practical guide for families moving to Pattaya from the UK, Europe, the US or Australia: which school systems exist, what a year really costs in…
29.09.2026
Real recordings of the geckos, birds, cicadas and frogs you hear in Thailand, a 1-minute quiz, calm night sounds for sleep, and a sober look at…
25.09.2026
Thai banks raised their ATM fee for foreign cards in 2026, and the old 220 baht figure in most guides is out of date. Here is…
30.07.2026
What You Need to Know in 30 Seconds On September 9, 2025, the Royal Gazette published a royal decree on land expropriation in the tambons of…
30.07.2026
What you need to know in 30 seconds We didn’t go looking for news. We read the official registries instead: ONEP’s environmental impact registry, the Royal…
30.07.2026
What you need to know in 30 seconds We checked 46 projects and rumors used between 2018 and 2026 to sell real estate in Pattaya, Jomtien…
30.07.2026
What you need to know in 30 seconds Pattaya’s current planning document - the EEC land use plan - contains no FAR, no OSR and no…
30.07.2026
What You Need to Know in 30 Seconds There is no single comprehensive plan currently in force for Pattaya. Zoning is governed by the EEC land-use…
30.07.2026
What you need to know in 30 seconds EECiti (EEC Capital City) is a planned new business and residential city in the Huai Yai tambon, Banglamung…
30.07.2026
What you need to know in 30 seconds The construction contract for the high-speed rail line linking Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao via Pattaya was signed…
30.07.2026
What You Need to Know in 30 Seconds U-Tapao is the only EEC megaproject that has actually gotten underway. The Notice to Proceed (NTP) was issued…
30.07.2026
What you need to know in 30 seconds EEC (Eastern Economic Corridor) is a government program for developing eastern Thailand: Chonburi, Rayong, Chachoengsao, plus parts of…
30.07.2026
What you need to know in 30 seconds Building height on Pattaya’s coastline is limited not by the master plan (which has been cancelled) but by…
30.07.2026
What You Need to Know in 30 Seconds Pattaya’s 2558 (2015) master plan is no longer in effect. It stopped applying around the turn of 2019-2020,…
17.07.2026
Thailand runs on UTC+7 all year and never changes its clocks, so the gap with Europe, North America and south-east Australia shifts twice a year. Here…
17.07.2026
A practical guide to Thailand's place on the map: neighbours, regions and coasts, straight-line distances and nonstop flights from Europe and Australia, main airports, seasons by…
17.07.2026
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. Everything about living there, tourism, and property investment opportunities. Exclusive listings curated by Montmari Asia.
17.07.2026
A practical guide to renting a villa in Phuket for a month or longer: where to live, what villas cost by size and season, how the…
17.07.2026
Find out the best time to fly to Thailand, what to expect from rainy-season weather, and how to pick the perfect time for your trip.
17.07.2026
A guide to Thailand's weather: a detailed breakdown of the climate by month, the rainy season, and the dry season. Plan your perfect vacation!
17.07.2026
The 60-day visa exemption ended on 15 September 2026. Here is what British, American, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and European travellers need now, from the 30-day…
17.07.2026
Everything a foreign buyer needs to know about Thai real estate in one place: where to buy, what it costs, how the purchase works, how to…
17.07.2026
Foreigners can own a condominium unit in Thailand freehold, within the 49% foreign quota and with funds sent from abroad in foreign currency. Houses and land…
17.07.2026
A practical guide for foreign buyers of apartments in Phuket: how freehold and leasehold work, what you pay at the Land Department, how the main areas…
17.07.2026
What is a condominium in Thailand, in plain terms? We break down how it differs from an apartment, foreigners' ownership rights, and the nuances of buying.…
17.07.2026
Find out which sea washes Thailand's most popular resorts - Phuket, Pattaya, and Samui. We compare the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand to help…
17.07.2026
Looking for a long-term apartment or villa rental in Thailand? A detailed guide to renting in Thailand: prices, required documents, and key nuances. We'll help you…
10.07.2026
An honest breakdown of every Pattaya district: who each one suits, what the infrastructure, prices, and property market look like. Interactive map - click a district…
26.05.2026
Buying property in the tropics often turns into buying a “pig in a poke”. Behind the glossy renders in catalogs hide engineering time bombs: from mould…
10.05.2026
The TDAC is mandatory for every foreigner entering Thailand. A field-by-field walkthrough of the official free form, with answers to the questions the manual leaves open:…
06.05.2026
You can buy a condominium in Pattaya without living in Thailand. Here is how remote viewings, due diligence, payment from abroad and a power of attorney…
06.03.2026
A detailed guide to parking at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): passenger drop-off, short-term and multi-day parking, costs and practical tips.
25.11.2025
A foreigner buying a condominium in Thailand must prove the money came from abroad in foreign currency. Here is how to send it from a UK,…
29.10.2025
How to file the 90-day report (TM47) in Thailand: deadlines, filing window, fines, online filing and documents. Includes a calculator: enter your entry date to get…
29.06.2025
Updated: 11/17/2026 If you rent or own accommodation in Pattaya - apartment, house, condo - and want to apply for a bank account, get a driver’s…
02.03.2025
Pattaya is not only the center of nightlife and entertainment, but also a prestigious destination for wealthy travelers and investors considering the purchase of real estate.…
01.03.2025
Thai property passes under Thai law whatever your nationality. This guide explains how a Thai will and a home-country will work together, who inherits without a…
28.02.2025
Pattaya and Phuket are two of the most popular destinations in Thailand for foreigners to buy real estate. However, Pattaya has a number of advantages over…
28.02.2025
Choosing between a house and a condominium in Pattaya requires careful analysis of various factors including cost, amenities, legal aspects of ownership and living conditions. It…
