@KrabiMan
American expat in Thailand
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About me
American
Lives in Krabi
Speaks English- Thai - Moderate
Registration: 31 January 2015
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Making a will, owning a condo in Thailand by bobmomusic
How should one go about registering a will for my wholly owned condo in Bangkok and other assets?
@bobmomusicContact a lawyer, provide him a list of your assets and your beneficiary information. Similar to making a will at home. Have it witnessed and sealed with instructions to only be opened by an attorney or registered official with a witness Read More
Buying a small hotel in Thailand. Questions. by SnowHater
Hello, guysWell, one of my weirdest dreams. To buy a small hotel and to move to Thailand.I've read everything I found. Ive studied everything I could. But still.I know it will be complicated and doubtful in terms of big profits. But this is the case ...
We have some small hotels for sale in Krabi if you are interested Read More
opening company by GuestPoster85
hello All , I am planning a move to Thailand and thinking about starting a cargo company that facilitates trade between my home country and Thailand.I need to understand the process of opening a cargo company in Thailand, including the necessary ...
Do you have experience in logistics and shipping? There are numerous import/export licenses your company will need to obtain. And you you will need to to be well versed on customs duties and regulations as there are strict regulations on the amounts ... Read More
Owning a Condo w/non immigrant O-X Visa by Paul_Adams
I noticed the Thai eVisa site says the following about this Visa: Can purchase condominium (proceed in accordance with the Condominium Act).Does anybody know the details about this? Thanks!
@Paul_AdamsI am a Permament Resident of Thailand and have owned a law firm here for 20+ years, specializing in real estate.You can own a condominium in your own name on any visa.You can own a house in your own personal name, but not the land. That ... Read More
Owning a Condo w/non immigrant O-X Visa by Paul_Adams
I noticed the Thai eVisa site says the following about this Visa: Can purchase condominium (proceed in accordance with the Condominium Act).Does anybody know the details about this? Thanks!
You can purchase a condominium with any type of visa Read More
Land Lease by ScubaInstructors
Looking for a copy of a land lease I could modify to suit my needs. Does anyone have a standard copy? Wife owns land, and has put a fair bit of money into it, Durian is being grown and so large yield have been taken for a few years. Wife has not ...
@ScubaInstructors If you have a registred marriage in Thailand the Land Department will not allow you to make a Long Term Lease on the land in yur wife's name Read More
Finding an Expat lawyer in Phuket by scbrock
HelloCan someone recommend an expat lawyer in the Phuketarea. I have Googled this and only get hits for Englishspeaking lawyers or services for foreigners.
Hughes Krupica are western attorneys in Phuket Read More
Family Lawyer by thailanderphotography
Good afternoon I need a lawyer in Thailand specializing in Thai-Wester family problems, involving a child, who is honest and reasonably priced, can someone help me about that ?? Thanks.
Where are you located? Read More
Wills in Thailand by sasjim
My husband and I, have owned our home, here in Hua Hin for 12 years. The land is owned by the project owner. We have been advised to draw up Thai wills. Our Australian wills, leave our estate to each other on our deaths and then ...
Wills in Thailand are pretty straightforward. Our law firm has written hundreds for foreigners over the years.You can have a separate will for your properties in your home country and a will for your Thai assets only. You should name an Executor ... Read More
housing in Krabi by the ultimate renegate
Hi everyone, bonjour tout le monde! I would like to know whether the real estate market took a dip because of Covid in Krabi or stayed the same = plateau? Does anyone know? Thanks Merci! The Dude
Are you looking to buy or to rent? Property sales prices have come down, but depending on the location, rental prices not as much Robert Read More
Krabi and Ao Nang by Guest234878
Hi all: My name is Walt and I am a teacher from Alaska. I am 1 year from retirement and I have some questions about moving to either Krabi/Ao Nang. What can I expect to pay for a modest 2 bedroom home off of the beach area? I have a Thai friend ...
There is a Facebook page Krabi/Ao Nang Real Estate where you can find lots of houses to rent in every price range. For commercial property, Ao Nang is expensive on a relative basis to Krabi Town and other parts of Thailand. Anything near the beach ... Read More
Non-hotel license? Any info? by GuestPoster6871
Hi I’m joanna from England and my husband and I own a villa here in Koh Samui. The villa is on a private gated estate . We rent our villa out and have done so occasionally for the last year. It’s 3bed with a pool. We have been told that ...
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Non-hotel license for villa rental??? by Roseymcdonough
Hi I’m joanna from England and my husband and I own a villa here in Koh Samui. The villa is on a private gated estate . We rent our villa out through an agent and have done so occasionally for the last year. It’s 3bed with a pool. We ...
For a foreigner owning a house and leasing land, or leasing the house and land, you would need to change the Purpose of Use of the house from Residential to Rental Property. You need permission from the developer of the project. This document is ... Read More
Thai Airways by Rejoice
Greetings, Have you flew with Thai Airways (TG)? What are your experience with the airline? TG made an announcement with Reuters news yesterday. TG will suspend their flights to Los Angeles (LAX) and Rome from October 25. TG will cease their ...
I was a Gold Card member for 20+ years. They were an award winning airline during that time. Due to mismanagement and corruption, the airline is now overpriced (20%-40% on most sectors), and services have plummeted. After losing my luggage on 3 ... Read More
Loan in Thailand by PtitBen
Hello, I am an expat in Thailand for nearly 3 years and I want to buy a flat. What are the formalities to get a loan? Which bank? any advice? Thank you ;)
The Thai banks are not interested in your overseas assets or income, so you have to just delete that from any conversation. They are only concerned with Thai assets, property or income derived in Thailand Read More