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Power of Attorney for Real Estate Purchase and Sale in Thailand

The world that existed before the pandemic is gradually regaining familiar shape, with essential institutions and routes reopening. Yesterday, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs resumed acceptance of powers of attorney from Russian citizens for legalization for further use abroad. This important update primarily concerns those who wish to buy or sell real estate in …

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Life After the Amnesty

On July 31, 2020, the visa amnesty comes to an end. The chances of it being extended are decreasing every day. However, there is still no official information on what will happen to foreigners in Thailand after the amnesty ends. Possible scenarios include permission to stay upon obtaining a letter from a consulate, paid extensions …

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Tax Reporting on Bank Accounts

Last year, the Law “On Amendments to the Tax Code” (No. 48) came into force, which affects private individuals who regularly receive funds into their bank accounts in Thailand. Banks are required to report all annual transactions on personal accounts to the Revenue Department in the following cases: — If the number of incoming transactions …

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Resale of a Developer Contract

Under conditions of widespread quarantine, purchasing real estate on the secondary market has become more complicated. To register a transaction at the Land Department, either the buyer and seller must be personally present—which is not always possible at the moment—or a power of attorney is required. If both parties have been abroad for a long …

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Guaranteed Rental and Force Majeure

The purchase of condominium units from a developer with subsequent guaranteed rental income is a very common practice, especially in Phuket. Many property owners hand their units over to management companies and regularly receive income either as a fixed guaranteed amount or as a percentage of rental revenue generated by the management company. This raises …

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Property Insurance

Everyone living in Thailand or planning a long-term stay eventually faces the issue of insurance. At a minimum, this includes health and accident insurance, since medical treatment in Thailand is quite expensive, and a hospital visit without insurance can result in a significant bill. However, many people forget that it is important to insure not …

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