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Can a foreigner lease or buy land in Ko Phangan for building a rental property?

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I ask a top lawyer Thai today if say a company had a 15 year lease is it legal in Thai law to get an option for a 30 year lease at the end of the 15 they said not a problem only if want to have a 30 year to start with a 30 year extension

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How can I apply for an Ed visa for my daughters from the UK?

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the school needs to provide you with the papers you need most will only do this once you have paid the school admissions fee

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Can a foreigner lease or buy land in Ko Phangan for building a rental property?

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yes but Thais own 51% of the company so have control

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Can a foreigner lease or buy land in Ko Phangan for building a rental property?

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the company is 51% Thai

If it’s commercial land you cannot own in your own name rubbish you say this came out of a Thai lawyers mouth a few days ago during a meeting

Also if you have a lease make sure it has a clause to pass the lease over if you die

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Can a foreigner lease or buy land in Ko Phangan for building a rental property?

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I was told by a lawyer a few days ago I cannot own any land nor can I have a commercial lease or rental in my own name

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What are the best ways to protect your assets when considering marriage to a Thai woman?

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Rent don’t buy

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What are the challenges of opening a bank account in Thailand for expats?

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Is that amount for a debit card ?

Because on my online banking I’m quite sure it’s 2m a day

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Can I drive a motorcycle in Thailand with a UK driver's license and get insurance?

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Go to goverment office in your area for driving licence and take test

If your U.K. licence allows you to drive bike up to 125 cc I think you get licence for car and motor bike in Thai I’ve just done in on Samui

You need certificate from immigration and medical

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Does Thai Air Asia check carry-on luggage weight of 7kg?

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Try not to fly with them

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What are the best options for carrying money to Thailand without incurring high fees?

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I think you said it commission for the seller

I remember decades ago when you walked into a uk bank the staff always trying to sell insurance

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