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AI in Real Estate: The Push for 80% Automation by 2027

AI in Real Estate: The Push for 80% Automation by 2027

How AI like Leo 2.0 is automating 80% of real estate workflows by 2027, and what it means for buyers and agents in Thailand's property market.

October 1, 2026
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Thailand's Grey Hotel Market: 80,000 Unlicensed Properties and the 2026 Amendments Explained

Thailand's Grey Hotel Market: 80,000 Unlicensed Properties and the 2026 Amendments Explained

80,000 unlicensed properties, a 2026 Hotels Act amendment, and what it really means for foreign condo owners renting short-term in Thailand.

October 1, 2026
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US Treasury Yields Hit 5.31%: Worst Quarter Since 1994 and What It Means for Thailand Property

US Treasury Yields Hit 5.31%: Worst Quarter Since 1994 and What It Means for Thailand Property

10-year Treasury yields jumped 87.1 bps to 5.31%, the worst quarter since 1994. What it means for global investors and Thailand property buyers in 2026.

October 1, 2026
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White Label Real Estate Partnerships in Thailand: 50/50 Splits and the Break-Even Point

White Label Real Estate Partnerships in Thailand: 50/50 Splits and the Break-Even Point

How white label and sub-agent partnerships work in Thai real estate: commission splits, payout schedules, break-even deal counts, and key risks for 2026.

October 1, 2026
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Nominee Structures in Phuket: 3 Years in Prison and Fines up to 1 Million Baht

Nominee Structures in Phuket: 3 Years in Prison and Fines up to 1 Million Baht

Nominee land structures in Phuket carry up to 3 years in prison and fines to 1M baht. Learn the legal alternatives: leases, superficies, condo freehold.

October 1, 2026
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AI in Real Estate: 28,000 Hours Saved and What Still Doesn't Work in Thailand

AI in Real Estate: 28,000 Hours Saved and What Still Doesn't Work in Thailand

SERHANT.'s S.MPLE 2.0 saves agents 31 minutes per query, but CMA and compliance tools fail in Thailand. Here's what actually works for Thai property.

September 30, 2026
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Thailand Hotel Licensing in 2026: 8 Rooms Without a License and a 6-Month Wait

Thailand Hotel Licensing in 2026: 8 Rooms Without a License and a 6-Month Wait

How to legally rent out property in Thailand in 2026: the 30-day rule, the 8-room exemption, licensing timelines, ownership structures, and key risks.

September 30, 2026
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Thailand's 160 Billion Baht Flood Canal: What It Means for Land Investors in 2026

Thailand's 160 Billion Baht Flood Canal: What It Means for Land Investors in 2026

Thailand approved a 160 billion baht flood canal for the Chao Phraya floodplain. Key facts, timelines, and risks for land investors in 2026.

September 30, 2026
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AI in Real Estate: What Actually Works in Thailand in 2026

AI in Real Estate: What Actually Works in Thailand in 2026

A practical look at which AI tools actually work for Thai property in 2026, from S.MPLE 2.0's Dot assistant to why automated yield calculators fail.

September 29, 2026
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Thailand Company Registration in 2026: 4 New Dates That Change the Villa-Buying Game

Thailand Company Registration in 2026: 4 New Dates That Change the Villa-Buying Game

Thailand's 2026 DBD rules end nominee shareholder schemes for land villas. Key dates, IBAS checks, and a step-by-step guide for foreign buyers.

September 29, 2026
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Thailand's August 2026 Nominee Crackdown: What Foreign Property Owners Need to Know

Thailand's August 2026 Nominee Crackdown: What Foreign Property Owners Need to Know

Thailand's August 2026 circular targets nominee land structures. Key facts, risks, penalties, and legal alternatives for foreign property owners explained.

September 29, 2026
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10-Year US Treasuries Break 5%: What It Means for Phuket Real Estate in 2026

10-Year US Treasuries Break 5%: What It Means for Phuket Real Estate in 2026

US Treasury yields hit 5.2%, highest since 2007. See what it means for Phuket real estate deals, installment plans and ROI thresholds in 2026.

September 29, 2026
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