Guides & insights

How to take over a bar in Pattaya: a step-by-step guide

Most bars in Pattaya are sold as a lease takeover. Here is what you are really buying, what to check before you pay a deposit, and how th...

Can foreigners own a business in Thailand? Company, visa and work permit basics

Yes, foreigners can own and run a business in Thailand, but usually not alone. Here is how the 49% rule, companies, visas and work permit...

Renting a hotel in Pattaya: what to check before you sign the lease

Leasing a hotel lets you enter Pattaya’s hospitality market without buying a building. These are the points that make or break a hotel le...

The best areas in Pattaya to buy a business

In Pattaya, location decides who your customers are. An area-by-area guide to where bars, restaurants, massage shops and hotels work best.