What is the visa and tax situation for renting out property in Thailand on a retirement visa?

I thought a blanket ban. But like so much else in Thailand that might be subject to what authorities in a given area wish to do. We are back into the TM30 thing again for precisely that reason. Also I don't know the status of precedent/case law in Thailand - how much the Hua Hin case sets a precent or at least so until tested. RE the condominium act hheaven knows whether there has been a case. Certainly numeroous condos are full of a lot of bluster on the about going to the police, etc, to scare tenats trying to rent out and those trying to rent. I've seen it to work. Having your car locked in a car park does put you off but as to real force of law? Cough. Surely these would be civil cases anyway. And Thai owners will simply "wing it" anyway. As a foreigner the situation may be less easy, less negotiable and who wants another imponderable to worry about?

@Mark ********

to the best of my understanding Airbnb / short term rental is not illegal in Phuket - I believe villas cannot have more than 4 bedrooms or rent to more than 20 guests per night

@John *********

@Heidi *******

Yep, that is the Thai terminology, though "homestay' has crept in. The association is with agritourism. And it covers a multitude of possibilities, some very basic - sleeping on floors, etc. Though there is pleasant accommodation too, if never highly luxurious.

@Sandra *********

Where are you living? I'm trying to explore nice ocean areas.

@John *******

partially wrong, under current Thai law only 30 year lease is recognized.

Please don’t play with my words. I sure it is clear to everyone,other than yourself, my meaning

@Heather ******

of course you can. And you should. If/when you decide to work, then get a work visa

@Andrew ******

a gite is similar to a home stay.

@Andrew ******

I think it’s a French word