How much is a studio or 1-bed at the Riviera for a year?
Today ฿17,000–36,000 a month, median ฿23,000, nearly always fully furnished on a 12-month lease. Six months usually costs 10–20% more and is easier to get in low season.
Which tower is better, north or south?
For the sea view, north (nearer the beach, wider panorama). For quiet and price, south — the same layout is often ฿1,000–2,000 cheaper. From the 25th floor up both towers see the bay.
What does a unit cost and what is the yield?
A 35 sqm 1-bed is ฿3.5–5M, 2-beds from ฿8M; today's listing median is ฿4.55M. At ฿23,000 rent that is about 6% gross before the common fee (around ฿45–50 per sqm a month).
Can a foreigner buy at the Riviera?
Yes, within the building's 49% foreign quota — free quota at the Riviera is in demand, so we request the quota letter from the juristic office before a deposit. Other units are bought through a Thai company or as leasehold.
How far is the beach?
About 200 m along Soi 16, a 3-minute walk. Wong Amat beach is calm, without rows of loungers and bars; the nearest restaurants and Wano Sushi are 5 minutes away.
How do I rent at the Riviera safely?
Send us the unit reference (WG-…) from the site on WhatsApp or Telegram — we confirm it is still free, match the owner to the chanote, show it in person and prepare a lease in English. Deposit only after signing.