@Roger ******

That is OK, max 2 times a year leisure, with work (site visits in Thailand) 3-4 times a year. 2020-2024 zero times.

The question by

@Robert ********

was "How do you own a property in Thailand".

@Robert ********

I own a condo in Bangkok since 2008, never been on any visa, only on visa exemption (now 60 days, before June 1. 2024. it was 30 days).

Khon Kaen, wonderful people there, as in the whole Isan.

In the city, we got lost, could not find our hotel. Emerged from a wrong way street, right into where police squad was after motorcycles without helmets.

The police commander (could speak good English) , asked my daughter what is happening.

She spoke Thai to him.

The commander ordered his policeman, on a big white BMW motorbike, to lead us to our hotel. No fine, no bribe.

I will never forget that scene.

I loved Khon Kaen. Been there 3 times, days and 6 nights. My Thai daughter loved the University, she was even invited to give a short speach, how Australia sees Isan.

She said, she had watched the historical movies about King Naresuan and she understands the pride . The University bears that name.

They would greet you with a redcarpet, at that rental expense.

@Brandon ***********

That is how I got legally married in Thai in 2003. It was then 30 days visa exemption.

More important, that legal marriage in Thai played a big role in everything that followed (moving the family to Japan), now yellow book atop of family's blue book in the condo I own.

Complicated it gets but much easier than if the marriage had occurred outside of Thai. Wife did not change her name.

@Brandon ***********

That is how I got married in Thai. Like a tourist, Now, it became an asset for house papers.

Investor? You would n.ot come here for that advice

@Istvan ********

In August 2024, I visited all Thai banks, none would even talk about opening an account with them. Now, even more strict, not even the eVisa (90 days) would let you in.

@Samuel *****

"Okay I have the next dumb question. My buddy is trying to transfer money from Bank of America to Bank of Thailand."

Bank of Thailand is not a retail bank that deals with general public. It is Thai Central bank, no individual accounts nor money can be sent to there by individuals.