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Siam Square - Bangkok

Often considered as the center of the city, Siam Square is the perfect place for upmarket shopping and business. Alike Bangkok, this expensive district is made of contrasts, where radiates a feeling of creativity and where trends emerge. This is the posh symbol of the city, as Fifth Avenue is to New York City. In the last few years, new luxury malls have been built, which gives a sense of open-air shopping complex to Siam Square. However, the neighbourhood kept its identity and traditional local shops are still hidden in the lanes that expect to be explored.

Market overview

Investing in Thailand is nowadays a credible option to consider. With a healthy economy, excellent infrastructures, a major tourist attraction, a structured real estate market offering a good quality for its value, a low taxation and a clear law regarding real estate property, the country mixes all the required elements to realize a safe investment.Thanks to the stunning attractiveness of the region, the real estate market in Thailand knows a steady evolution of prices while offering one of the most luxury properties of the region. Due to its strategic location, its high-end infrastructures and its international airport, the area offers unique conditions to invest in an attractive and dynamic area. Facing this fondness, the local real estate has been modelled according to the new demanding inhabitants. The real estate offer perfectly meets the various expectations through different types of investments, from rental to residential, by way of speculative investments. Besides, the occupancy rate of rental properties remains high -around 75%-, which is a good element to know for future investors.

Buying basics

In Thailand, the law considers that a foreigner cannot own a land. The land where is built the property will be rented for a period between 30 and 90 years. Besides, the purchase is made in foreign currency (the bath, which is the Thai currency is not used).
As for the purchase of a condominuim, the buyer will receive a "full ownership title" thanks to the "condominuim license" but only if the good is legally registered as such.
It is encouraged to contact a professional of the real-estate market in the area to know the different steps of the buying process. It is well advised to be careful of unscrupulous vendors who might propose you a land or even a property he does not own.
Before any purchase, it is also recommended to examine the different legal documents such as the owner of the property, the plans...

Low Season
May 01 - Oct 31

The period from May to October corresponds to the rainy season. As the country is close to the equator, the effects of the monsoon are reduced even if the sea can be rough.The region enjoys a tropical wet climate with  steady and warm temperatures all over the year. During this period, it is not always raining but there are high rainfalls with overcast sky. However, this season can be a nice way to discover the island without the traditional crowds of tourists and benefiting from attractive prices.

High Season
Nov 01 - Apr 30

From November to April, it is the dry season. The month of March can be the best compromise between crowd and weather : tourists are fewer and prices are cheaper while the monsoon has not starting yet. This period provides an enjoyable climate to take advantage of the dream beaches and discover the stunning landscapes and temperatures are around 30 degrees.

Peak Season
Dec 01 - Feb 28

The period from December to February is the best one as the weather is dry, it hardly ever rains, there is a blue sky and temperatures are pleasant and not particularly too much high. However, it also corresponds to the busiest period of the year. Mainly in January and February, hordes of tourists arrive in Thailand to discover the stunning landscapes. Prices skyrocket and places are crowded.

Jim Thompson Museum

Jim Thompson was a famous American businessman and an avid collector of Asian works of art who initiated the silk trade in Thailand. He mysteriously disappeared in Malaysia and his house turned into a museum. This elegant residential enclave sits on the bank of the Saen Saeb Canal and is an entire place dedicated to Southeast Asian art and culture. This is the best place to discover magnificent collections of Thai statues and masterpieces, in a cosy atmosphere of a private house.

Lumphini Park

Over 57 hectares spreads the Lumphini Park which was created in 1920 in the heart of the capital. It was named in tribute to Buddha's birthplace in Nepal. This greenery spot is the best place to escape from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, wihtout leaving the city. Offering tranquility and fresh air, the Lumphini Park is made of shaded paths, a large artificial lake and splendid lawns. The park provides various facilities such as playgrounds for kids, open-air concerts in Sunday afternoon, as well as paddle boats on the lake. The area is also home to varans and geckos and you can attend tai-chi-chuan or even aerobics classes with locals.

Chatuchak market

The Chatuchak market is the largest and most interesting market of the city. Situated on the North side of Bangkok, it welcomes over 15,000 merchants who sell all types of things from food and beverages to clothing, by ways of Thai items. This is the excellent opportunity to bargain-hunt, to negotiate and above all to uncover good bargains while strolling in the nice alleys.

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Bangkok is the vibrant capital of Thailand, in South-East Asia. Originally a fishermen village created in 1782 on the riverbank of the Chao Phraya river, it became an overactive megalopolis characterized by a lively atmosphere. Bangkok is the largest city of Thailand, with almost 15 million inhabitants. The river separates the city into two parts: the right bank hosts the historical and winding districts whereas the left bank, more developed, is home to the main tourist venues as well as the business center and the modern skyscrapers.This is a city of contrasts with action at every turn. Luxury malls compete with the sea of boutiques and local markets. Extravagant high-end hotels welcome you with the same famed Thai hospitality. This is ...
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