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Last updated: May 19, 2026
Market Trends by Area
Current property prices and performance metrics across Pattaya's key districts (2026 data).
| Area | Price/sqm | YoY Trend | Rental Yield | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Pattaya | ฿65,000–95,000 | +8% | 6–8% | High |
| Jomtien | ฿55,000–85,000 | +12% | 7–9% | Very High |
| Pratumnak | ฿75,000–120,000 | +6% | 5–7% | Medium-High |
| Naklua/Wong Amat | ฿80,000–150,000 | +5% | 5–6% | Medium |
| East Pattaya | ฿35,000–55,000 | +15% | 8–10% | Growing |
| Na Jomtien | ฿45,000–70,000 | +18% | 7–9% | High Growth |
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Annual Rental Income:฿180,000
Annual Expenses:฿24,000
Net Annual Income:฿156,000
Gross Yield:6.0%
Net Yield:5.2%
Payback Period:19.2 years
Investment Guides
Foreign Ownership Rules
- •Foreigners can own condos freestanding (up to 49% foreign quota per building)
- •Land ownership requires Thai company structure or long-term lease (30+30 years)
- •BOI-promoted companies may hold land for business purposes
- •Usufruct agreements provide lifetime usage rights
Buying Process
- •Due diligence: Title deed search, EIA reports, developer track record
- •Reservation fee: ฿50,000–200,000 (deducted from purchase price)
- •Sales agreement: 30% within 30 days, remainder at transfer
- •Transfer fees: ~6.3% total (split negotiable between buyer/seller)
- •Foreign exchange: Funds must be transferred from overseas in foreign currency
Tax Considerations
- •No annual property tax for residential under ฿50M assessment
- •Rental income tax: 5–35% progressive (can deduct expenses)
- •Transfer taxes: ~2% specific business tax or 0.5% stamp duty
- •Capital gains taxed as income in year of sale
- •Withholding tax at transfer: 1% of appraised or actual value (higher)
Market Outlook 2026
- •EEC (Eastern Economic Corridor) driving major infrastructure investment
- •High-speed rail to Bangkok (completion 2028) will boost property values
- •Tourism recovery exceeding pre-COVID levels
- •New luxury developments in Na Jomtien and Pratumnak corridors
- •Rising demand from Russian, Chinese, and Indian buyers
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Last updated: May 19, 2026
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