@Kevin *********

I personally am still gaining information about which way is the best for me. That involves fully understanding the fine print of each also. Again, this is still a few years out and not happening next week as maybe my post comes across as.

To my knowledge, there is no property tax in Thailand. This eliminates costly monthly maintenance fees associated with a nice condo at $500-600 a month that i have been looking at. Having some land will also allow me to continue quite a few of my hobbies with addition of shop or garage. Private pool also.

I have been a construction contractor for 30 years and have professionally done every trade, so maintenance of a home is simple for me.

@Michael *******

maybe you can clear this up for me. I had heard that potentially you cannot work on your own vehicle? Or potentially no engine swaps unless certified mechanic. Is this true?

@Kevin *********

it is one of the reasons.

@Kevin *********

Crime is getting pretty bad here. Many large stores shut down due to theft. The laws make theft under $1000 basically a parking ticket. Downtown Portland is very unsafe now, even during the day. Lots of fentanyl use.

I am actually in the Sexton Mountain neighborhood in Beaverton. It has finally migrated larger than Portland and is starting to hit my neighborhood. I won't walk the dog at night now without some sort of personal protection.

Portland is a dumpster fire compared to what it was just even 15 years ago.

How long have you been away?

@Kevin *********

Beaverton actually. Won't step foot in Portland for years now. Main reason for wanting to move.

@Michael *******

i have been scouring the fb adds in Thailand for about a year now. Definitely some fun stuff there. Finally get my hands on a Skyline or something I can't get here. 👍

@Sandra *****

you are welcome to live your life exactly as you see fit for yourself. You literally know zero about me. Some people must create. It is not always for wealth or fame. The products I sell are build with my own hands at a lower than competitive rate. I create a service for people. A needed service. I get paid to provide that service. This is the modern world. Happy tidings do not give shelter, a job does though.

@Tony *********

thank you. Ya, my post may have sounded urgent, but any of this is still 2-3 years out at best.

After more research, there is a specific program for foreigners eligible for a long term visa that CAN purchase up to 1rai (0.4acre) of land. Investment in "Thailand" of 40million baht, which can include the purchase price of the house/villa/land. This program is only available in BKK and Pattaya apparently though.

For my situation, this fits extremely well. So I guess the answer is yes, a foreigner can own land if they fit in those parameters.