Can you carry a knife in Thailand? Carrying a knife is one thing (if not picked up by bag searching etc), but carrying it around when outing, eating etc is not necessary. If there’s any incident involving the police or other officials, and your knife is found,...
Now is a good time to buy below pre-pandemic market prices and wait for prices to rise as the world reopens for business. This will start as soon as international borders reopen and especially when the Chinese have confidence in international travel again. How much...
Why can’t foreigners buy land in Thailand? Foreigners are prohibited from owning land in Thailand under the Land Code Act, making it impossible for foreigners to obtain full ownership of land and homes in Thailand. Foreigners are permitted to own a unit in a...
Can foreigners get a mortgage in Thailand? Getting a mortgage in Thailand for foreigners Few foreigners are allowed to borrow money from banks in Thailand. This is because: You must be married to a Thai person to get a loan – and can prove that marriage with...
Given the restrictions on land ownership, foreigners cannot own a villa directly, but they must purchase a rental agreement. Generally, the process is straightforward and you should expect to be offered a 30-year lease for any villa or house, which is the maximum...
