What are the legal ways for expats to recover their rental deposit in Thailand?

rental issues deposit recovery Thailand housing OCPB complaint expat advice

January 29, 2020

5 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello everyone,

I just have one question. Is there any legal and easy way to get the deposit of my rent back?

I  know i m not the first one and i will not be the last one with this problem, but please share with me your thoughts.

Thank you very much

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The conversation revolves around recovering a rental deposit in Thailand. It suggests starting with a complaint to the Office of Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) for assistance. Some users share experiences and offer to help with the process if receipts and a contract are available.

ᘻᗅᖶᖶᗁᕦᙛ *******

Not on planet earth

5 years ago

Siddhartha *********

5 years ago

Siddhartha *********

5 years ago

Siddhartha *********

Well then save your time,, tip it. And let Karma do job!!!

5 years ago

Gonçalo *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Siddhartha ********

it was not that much dont worry

5 years ago

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Gonçalo *********

A-I-*****

Yes. We have successfully handled countless of these types of cases... and still regularly do.

5 years ago

Gonçalo *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Ah ok i send you soon i have receipts and the contract is that enough?

5 years ago

Gonçalo *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@A-***

oh really do you want to take care of this one?

5 years ago

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Gonçalo *********

Garrett ***********

Yes, start a complaint with the OCPB (Office of Consumer Protection Board). The call center number is 1166.

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5 years ago

Gonçalo *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Garrette ***********

thank you very much

5 years ago

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Gonçalo *********

Mark ******

If it’s equivalent to one month’s rent and you haven’t yet paid your last month...........

5 years ago

Siddhartha *********

What does your contract say??? Months?? Or from to..??? Get some Thai to get translated,,, or take together and try to crack issue.. anything but don't call your ex.. 555

5 years ago

Gonçalo *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Mark *****

its 2 months. The landlord said i have to stay all year i stayed from february 2019 to january 2020. She said she doesnt give me because they count 14 months per calendar year

5 years ago

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Gonçalo *********

Cameron ********

You could try to whistle for it

5 years ago

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Cameron ********

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