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A Ta.Bian.Baan or Tabien Bahn or “house book” is an administrative document that gives the address of the house and states the persons who live in it. A Tabien Bahn could, but does not need to, state the name of the owner. There are 2 types of Ta Bian Baan:…

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The Escrow Act B.E. 2551 (“Escrow Act”) came into effect on May 20, 2008.  The Escrow Act applies to any reciprocal contract; although, it is not mandatory to use the services of an escrow provider.  Prior to the Escrow Act, there were no specific escrow regulations in Thailand.  Rather, the…

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Land ownership in Thailand is a right exclusive only to Thai nationals.  This notwithstanding, foreigners desiring to acquire some lands are not left without options. There are a number of legally sanctioned ways to acquire interest over lands in the Kingdom.  However, most foreign nationals are only aware of company…

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Is it worth investing in pre-construction condominium projects? This question becomes even more significant in the recent surge of consumer cases against developers of uncompleted and stalled condominium projects in Thailand.  If you are a potential investor, it is prudent to initially weigh the pros and cons as well as…

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Due diligence is defined in legal circles as the diligence reasonably expected from and ordinarily exercised by a person who seeks to satisfy a legal requirement or to discharge an obligation.  In terms of purchasing property, due diligence refers to the care a reasonable person should take before entering into…

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