Can a US citizen own land in Thailand is a common question as one tends to think about the US Amity Agreement. According to the Chief Registrar, Phuket Provincial Land Office the answer is simple! A US citizen may own any property in Thailand but not the land. This applies to all foreign nationals in [...]
If you are buying property in Thailand then speak to us at Siam Legal for property advice. With an excellent reputation in Thailand and the expatriate community and a law office in all the major cities in Thailand we at Siam Legal can assist you today. Call us toll-free from the US or from the [...]
If you are considering leasing property in Thailand there are a few important issues to remember before signing any agreement. Speak to an attorney in Bangkok with regards to leasehold agreements . Once you find property which you like and would be looking at leasing always speak to an attorney first as the [...]
Property taxes in Thailand is not the same as back home as they do not have CGT (Capital Gains Tax). There is a different system which is used as explained below. As there is no Capital Gains Tax in Thailand the income from the property sale is viewed as a normal income. This would be [...]
What is your property classed as – a villa or a condominium and how does Thai law decide what to define your property as. The answer lays in the Thai statues for a definition. Each area much like the West has zoning laws and this one can find at your local Tambon Administration Organization (OrBorTor) [...]