BrianDNation

Everyone has already explained it well that house ownership by a foreigner isn't legal but there are ways around it. Using a Thai corporation is one way to do it but be very careful: The business must be legitimately engaged in business activities ... Read More

@thailand4me That does seem to be the most economical/sensible route to go. Are there places around here for the elderly to go to and socialize? Socialization would be about the only thing missing from hiring a private care-taker. Read More

Does the person need to be physically there? What pops into my mind is hiring someone in India or the Philippines for something like $5-$7/hour to remote in and help him. And if it's something that he doesn't need to physically do, maybe just pay ... Read More

For the E-visa, they typically want to see the flight departing Thailand and hotel you'll stay in. If they're asking for the arrival ticket, they may be trying to make sure that you're not already in Thailand since this service cannot be used when ... Read More

@ThailandHereIComeYou sure about that? Not everyone who lives here loves their home country... some of us might have even left because we don't like our home lol Read More

I noticed a review put on the Aranyaprathet/Poipot gate listing on google from just 4 weeks ago complaining about Thailand not allowing re-entry same day. He claims after 3 hours of negotiating with a "good reason" that he was able to get them to ... Read More

Aranyaprathet GateYes, i expected to see people talking about this change online. I certainly didn't imagine that it happened to me though. Read More

@Leeds forever!When i tried to come back, the Cambodian officer warned me that i need to spend one night then advised i don't let them stamp my passport and go ask thai immigration first. Sure enough, thai immigration told me i could not go back the ... Read More

I did a border run to extend my stay in June 2023. The only issue is thailand now requires you to stay 1 night in the other country before you can come back when doing a land crossing. Was doable but sucked i left all my stuff in a hotel in the ... Read More

@Leeds forever!Thanks. I did happen to find them after posting and turns out they'll deliver for free if orders are over 2500 THB. Not exactly the best price considering this bottle in Poland sells for like 300 THB in every convenience store but ... Read More

Answer from an alternate lawyer:Yes, using a Thai corporation for a foreigner to own property is technically illegal. They have only ever seen one case where the government ever did an audit. They said if an audit happens, you can say you haven't ... Read More

That's going to depend on the dealer, I'd imagine. Some might do the full service for you and others might leave you on your own. Read More

@FredIt's an addiction to just swipe a card and get what you want, when you want it. Some people really need to see the money in their hand to not spend it on unnecessary stuff. I can understand all of this. For me, credit cards are a gateway to ... Read More

The certificate of residence doesn't really mean that you need to "prove" residency as it may seem. This had me freaked out when I ordered my Tesla last month. You just go to Immigration with the TM.18 which is the application for certificate of ... Read More

I think this covers it well.[link under review]Makes sense that realtors and local lawyers would not make any comment on the more recent laws regarding dormant companies to own land so they can make money, But I'm confused as to why the lawyer ... Read More

@brucejommsI utilize my American credit card for most of my purchases. No foreign transaction fees and 1.5% cashback so it's far better than losing some value to commission when exchanging money. I use my Thai ATM card anytime there is an issue ... Read More

@Leeds forever!That's interesting, because my lawyer advised against using the corporation to do any kind of business activity. I had sought advice from a 2nd lawyer regarding the property purchase and everything matched what the first lawyer said. ... Read More

I just bought a house in Thailand this year. You need to find 2 thai people to form a company. After a couple of weeks, they can make you a shareholder at 49% and the only director that can make any decisions. You won't fully own the property but ... Read More

So the obvious solution is to just buy the case in Thailand. And to my surprise, the exact one I need is available there. so I'm going to do that. I'm still curious about whether customs might give issues regarding number of bags or the sports ... Read More

Update:Getting my own lawyer made perfect sense. There was a lot of small things to consider just in case the sale fell through or a problem was found with the title deed or whatever. Protections are now in place as they should be.Regarding using a ... Read More

I've found a few law firms. Some are very small. Is there any way to verify legitimacy of a law firm other than google reviews? I presume they must have a license I can ask to see? Any advice how to check their history and know if they are any good? Read More

@Leeds forever! There is some concern with the Chinese developers because some have just taken people's money and bankrupt the company without ever building anything on the land. New developments can be a risk. Read More