An article in Thailand Real Estate magazine from December 2008, right during the thick of the world wide economic collapse, includes some notable quotes from major property developers in the Khao Yai area that highlight why Khao Yai land values continued to increase dramatically while property prices other places in Thailand and around the world [...]
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Tree planting event in Khao Yai
Plant A Tree Today Foundation (PATT) joined with property developer Raimon Land to plant trees in the Khao Yai area. PATT is apparently located in Baan Sap Tai which is adjacent to Khao Yai National Park and close to the well know wineries of PB Valley and Granmonte. Raimon land has been involved with and [...]
Rainy season best time to buy Khao Yai land
Most people become shut-ins during rainy season, rarely venturing out as the heavy rains set in during the months of August and September. So most don’t think about looking at property during this time of year. But this is actually the best time of year to make a deal on Khao Yai land. With fewer [...]
Road project debate not finished
Despite Abhisit putting the Thanarat Road expansion project on hold the debate is not over. According to a story in the Bangkok Post, Interior Minister Chavarat Charnvirakul has thrown his support behind the project. The same contentious issues are being debated, including the argument that widening is needed for safety reasons – disputed by those [...]
Khao Yai road expansion shelved
The expansion of Thanarat Road leading from Pak Chong to the entrance of Khao Yai National Park has been shelved, according to news reports. The story of how the road expansion project was tearing out dozens (hundreds?) of large trees 50 years old and older made the news ever day this week. The outcry from [...]
Outcry over Khao Yai road expansion project
We have seen it ourselves and were very disappointed to see so many old trees being cut to widen Thanarat Road starting at the interchange with Mittraphap. It seems we aren’t the only ones upset about it. The outcry from visitors and residents was enough that the project has been on the evening news and [...]
Chart of land prices Khao Yai Land View area
Price appreciation has been steady and accelerating in the Khao Yai Land View area. The chart below shows actual average prices for bare land in the area near but not adjacent to Kirimaya resort, which includes Khao Yai Land View and nearby real estate.
These are actual average selling prices in millions of Thai baht per [...]
Khao Yai – the Next Great Place to Retire
Retiring overseas has long been a hot topic. Lots of people do it and thrive. Others struggle. It’s all about location, location, location, of course. And it’s more than picking a country; you need to pinpoint where in your country of choice is the best location. Several places in Thailand have been favorite retirement destinations, [...]
Khao Yai to be the next Hua Hin
The Property Scene column in the January 18, 2010 issue of The Nation suggested that Khao Yai will be the next Hua Hin in terms of development and appreciation in property prices. Hua Hin has long be a favorite of Bangkokians who want a vacation home that is away from the bustling metropolis but not [...]
Better Weather at Khao Yai Land View
Those people who have lived in the area for a while have no doubt noticed the local variations in weather around Khao Yai, Pak Chong, Moo Sii and the Khao Yai Land View area, particularly during rainy season. While areas just a few kilometers west and northwest of Land View often experience very heavy rains, [...]