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" There is no ideal solution. Just less worse solutions " I want land on the Mekong. Maybe Cambodia, Laos or Vietnam. Thanks

" your only short term downside will be foreclosure purchases in the Sails for a couple of years (if you can swing it). These potential foreclosures will pay for your residence in the future. " My guess (which MAY have more merit in Florida, if anywhere) is that underfunded speculators comprise much of that 60% you quoted. Folks that have been thru this for the past 7 years are not speculating now. We are cashing in on previous speculations. Newbies (who usually don't have the funds to weather a storm) are still speculating on loan. This money will be called eventually. This will result

Sounds like Eric was going to rent from Gary in the past. Eric backed out after the fact. Eric is now the landlord looking for a renter. If a lease is solid in Thailand (is it?) then Eric's tenant should be secure within the realm of the lease. Maybe.

The Sails is a solid choice. Even if half of that 60% are underfunded speculators who will default if things are worse that stagnant, you will be in top notch diggs and your only short term downside will be foreclosure purchases in the Sails for a couple of years (if you can swing it). These potential foreclosures will pay for your residence in the future. The Sails is in a great location. Jomtien will NEVER be Pattaya (thank god) and (it) may be something... different (more lucrative). If you can get a corner unit (are there corners in a sail?) that would be the best [bet]. Ed

So if you open a beer bar or do any business that is for profit then that business can purchase land and property and have 100% ownership of businesses assets regardless of business owners nationality?

Good question. Does Thailand recogize common law wife?

If she has the long term documented income and proper credit history to qualify for a mortgage she will have a mortgage in her name.

If she makes enough $ to qualify for a mortgage why does she need your money? This will be your mortgage, correct?

Look at all the unfinished condos. The finished empty condos that wont rent for the $$$ needed for speculator to pay mortgage. If you are long term (at least 10 years) then the overpriced new project would be the way to go. You may run negative equity till after mort rates stop rising. Won't matter if you are long term though. Especially if your purchase and move are based on quality of life. I personally see no risk of having to chase prices anytime soon; anywhere.

If you marry a Thai girl and purchase property and eventually divorce, who gets the property? Is everything half like in the U.S.? Can a foriegner who owns property via the Thai/Falang union retain the property when he is a divorced falang? Widowed falang? Any other info related to property aquired via the falang/thai girl marriage that I have not asked would be appreciated. Thanks

Prices for economy are $280.00 more from Dubai than two months ago. Business class is the same.

I'm sure the problem is not with you or other sex tourism oriented couples. The potential problem is with folks who want to bring familys to Pattaya and Jomtien. These are not Family destinations. If us perves get corraled out of town in the future the area will crash economically. There's plenty of beach in Thailand to go around. This little section is for sex tourism. If not; it will be a high rise ghost town.

If I buy Euros with U.S. Dollars and exchange the Euros for Baht; will I be ahead?

A nice apt in pattaya rents for $150.00 per month. 10 years from now the same apt may cost $225 You done missed the boom. No need to buy anytime soon.

go to the end of second road and make second left on to Naklua Rd. Look for sign. What soi is the sign tween?

Would you let a BG live there? I'd only be there 10 days every 2 months. I'd pay for it though. Great price by the way. I'll be there 03/26

I'm from South Florida so maybe I'm used to it but you won't be walking or carrying your clubs. Drink water! not beer or soda.

Do you have a "power of Attorney" option in your country? If you don't have to have a physical and it's all about paperwork, Power of Attorney" should work.

I wish I knew about Pattaya and Phucket, Kho Samui, etc 5 years ago. I did good speculating in the Florida boom but like you I have no clue where to work $$$ now or in the near future. I'm still unclear on the laws and/or enforcement related to running an internet porn site from Thailand. It seems that an internet related venture that is based in Thailand but not dependent on Thai's spending their meager funds on the venture would be the way to go for me. You could always day trade equitys and derivatives. I must say; I truly don not know what I'm talking about. I've just got l

30,000 Baht per month would rent a stunning condo. 30,000 Baht X 3 months = 90,000 Baht. 90,000 Baht X 10 years = 900,000 Baht. 2,000 Baht per day to spend living life. 2,000 Baht per day X 90 days = 180,000 Baht. 180,000 Baht X 10 years = 1, 800,000 Baht. 1,800,000 Baht + 900,000 Baht = 2.7 million Baht Of course all this means nothing if you are really bringing your wife to Pattaya. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? I was surprised how many Euros had there significant other with them in Pattaya. Kinda like b

I love Pattaya. I'll be there every two months for two week whoremonger visits. I just wouldn't buy anything in any second world country (or any country) at the end of a real estate boom. Koh Chang, with it's clean air and beaches and it's limited number of lots will be tempting when the number of "reduced price" revisions stop increasing (usually a good sign that price decreases have ceased). We are in the early cycle of "reduced price" revisions.

That "forecaster" must have 20 condos sitting idle to claim 20% or any % on the positive side during this early stage of over capacity and rising mort rates, cycle. In a couple of years you will be able to buy back your condo for 750,000 baht. Look at all the empty, unfinished buildings in Jomtien. Look at the rising crime rate. Look at the nasty air. Smell the sewers as you try to eat your food in an open air resturant. Look, smell, taste the raw sewerage beach from Satahip to Chonburi. If you didn't buy in 2000 and sell in late 2005 you missed the boat. Kho Chang (with it's

Is there an income tax ya have to pay Thailand for that 4% ?? Is there anything like FDIC in Thailand?? Thanks

sounds like he needs to go to cambodia