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Hi Jim It is quite common for purchases to involve handing over large amounts of cash. There is no negative connotation as in a western country. There are situations however when it may well be in your own best interests to retain a clear paper trail, for example should litigation subsequently...

Public announcements about clamp-downs or inquiries about property ownership in Thailand occur every one or two years in Thailand, and are nothing unusual ... generally with little real follow-up action taken. The pleasing thing about this announcement is that there is not one mention of...

OK he cannot make claim for ownership (legally). You have three options: 1. Write it off to experience and walk away 2. Get on a plane NOW and take control - call it a working holiday. Take a copy of the Will. Obtain a copy of the title deeds from the Lands Dept (if you don't have it)...

There are many people out there looking for reliable info on Thai property lawsa ... and there are many sites that will turn up in a google search on thailand real estate ... but many of them are maintained by property developers, etc. One site that provides reliable free info - and which I have...

OK I realise this is an old thread but here goes ... 1. You don't say whether the guy minding the property is Thai or foreigner ... only a Thai can make a claim on the property (google on "adverse posession"). Either way you need to take control of the situation as I am sure the rent is more...

I realise that this is an old thread .. and that this is very obvious to some readers but ... it's HOT in Krabi. We live in Chiang Mai and took a holiday in Krabi in what was not meant to be the hottest time of the year ... we had a young child at the time and could do very little outside ...

A cautionary tale in this thread that underlines the need for very careful research before committing to property (and any other substantial investment) in Thailand. Always: 1. Use google/bing/ etc to search on the name of the developer and the development to see any feedback from other...

Yes a minor can own land in Thailand - there are pros and cons to this approach based on your specific personal circumstances - you need to research this carefully A minor under 15yo cannot make a Will in Thailand and you cannot make one for him/her Legally speaking, no, the guardian...

Hi Ted, Sorry but that is incorrect. There is however an internet myth that Amercans can buy land in Thailand due to a treaty between the two countries known as the Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations. In fact that treaty specifically excludes the right to own land in Thailand