Buying Off-Plan Property in Thailand: Escrow Agreements and Buyer Protection

Buying off-plan property in Thailand can offer attractive prices and payment terms, but it also exposes purchasers to financial risks. Deposits and construction-stage instalments are usually paid directly to the property developer and often form part of the financing used to complete the project. If the developer defaults, becomes insolvent, or fails to complete the development, the purchaser may have difficulty recovering the money already paid.

Sap-Ing-Sith “Renewal” in Thailand: Term Limits, Registration Reality, and Villa Compensation

Sap-Ing-Sith is often promoted as renewable or “ownership-like.” In law, it is a registrable real right with a maximum 30-year term. This article explains what the Act says, what “re-registration” really means, why complex structures do not change the statutory limit, and how improvements/compensation affect leverage at expiry.

Unofficial English Translation: Thailand Contract Committee Notice on Residential Building Construction Contracts (B.E. 2559 / 2016)

This page provides an unofficial English translation of the Thai Contract Committee’s Notice prescribing the business of residential building construction as a contract-controlled business. It sets mandatory requirements and prohibited clauses for residential building construction contracts in Thailand and became effective on 1 January 2017.

Disclaimer: This is an unofficial translation provided for information and reference only. For legal compliance and interpretation, rely on the official Thai text published in the Royal Thai Government Gazette and obtain professional advice where necessary.

Thailand Residential Building Contracts: Contract Control Rules (2016)

Since 1 January 2017, residential building construction contracts in Thailand are subject to mandatory contract control under Thai consumer protection law. This article explains the legal background, key requirements, and practical implications for building contract templates.

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