1.1   Owning Property in Thailand

This article mainly covers ownership of property by a foreign individual by himself or by a company he sets up. It does not cover ownership of properties by large companies.

The property ownership laws of Thailand are somewhat nationalistic, whereby foreign individuals can legitimately secure property only in certain ways. The main issue is real estate, but similar laws cover other items. If you are not legally established in Thailand and following procedures, then you will take risks.

Foreigners can buy some things outright. Other things must be leased or bought properly. The most common methods of properly securing property are:

Ten Things You Should Not Forget When Buying to Let

For many ‘buy-to-let looks’ an attractive income investment in a time of low rates and stock market volatility.

But while buy-to-let may no longer be the hot property it once was, as an income investment for those with enough money to raise a big deposit it looks attractive, especially compared to low savings rates and stock market volatility.

Beware though, many investors who bought in the boom struggled as mortgage rates rose before the base rate was slashed to 0.5 per cent - and one day interest rates must rise again.

Lower house prices, rising rents and improving mortgage deals are tempting investors once more.

If you are planning on investing, or just want to know more, we tell you the ten essential things you should to consider for a successful buy-to-let investment.

Like any investment, buy-to-let comes with no guarantees, but for those who have more faith in bricks and mortar than stocks and shares here are Ten Things You Shouldn’t Forget:

Buying any Real Estate in Thailand, be it a house or a condo, always requires the services of a law firm. Once you have decided which real estate you are going to purchase, always consult a lawyer before signing any documents. The lawyer will do a title search and check the contracts before signing. Also note the type of Title Deeds in Thailand. If you are buying a condo off plan, you would need legal advice as to buying in pre-construction projects. There is also the cost of transfer for your condominium and Thailand property taxes.

1.1   Bars & Clubs

Glamorous ladyboy cabarets in Alcazar to entertain all the family, sunrise beers with the boys, and delicious nights spent with nubile local women on Walking Street, are just a few of the nighttime pursuits Pattaya has to offer.

That said, although famous as somewhere where you can find ‘love’ as easy as a full English breakfast, there are ample opportunities to just dance, drink, and observe humanity. Live music, plenty of pubs, and nighttime shopping all broaden Pattaya’s after-dark potential beyond meeting promiscuous girls or boys. A few venues with hip modern interiors and names like Mantra or Differ are even something sophisticated.

http://www.clubinsomniagroup.com/pattaya/

http://www.alcazarpattaya.com/

http://www.differ-pub.com/index2.html

http://www.walkingstreetpattaya.net/

Life often revolves solely around food in Thailand, with work and duty merely filling the time in between. Pattaya restaurants offer plenty of choice. Thai cuisine has a worldwide fashion-food appeal these days, and in Pattaya there are a huge selection of vendors and restaurants which allow you to try everything the country’s street stalls and kitchens have to offer. Pattaya’s international popularity is reflected in its vast selection of international restaurants serving food from all around the globe at prices to suit all palates.

Land office power of attorney (example)

For the registration of rights or transfer of ownership over immovable property by someone else than the owner. The land offices in Thailand only accept the official Thai script land office power of attorney. Below the translated Tor.Dor.21 land office power of attorney.