Seems I chose the wrong time to retire in Hua Hin . . .

[Winkie]

Condos do not have to be apartments.

There are condominum developments of detached houses. The only difference between a Condo House and a Single House is that it is on Common Land, often with Pools and Gyms and Clubhouses.

Because it is a Condominium, you legaaly own it 100%

On the negative side the Condo House is subject to similar rule to Condo Apartments

Not sure if this is what you are looking for, but its an alternative that has not been expressed in this thread yet.

Good luck

Winkie

[igor1]

Tuktukmike,

I agree that if the relevant thai ministries would decide to critically review the share structure of small companies that currently own say 1-3 pieces of land and decide that these were invalid and had to be liquidated the property market around the thai coast would be in big trouble.

As far as I know however they have not hinted at doing this. The directive everyone is taliking about is quite clear about that the review should take place at land transfer (not share transfer or an overall overwiew of fixed property holding companies)

Do you know something I do not or do you have another interpretation that I might have overlooked?

[gaijin]

From time to time there are various paranoid stories about the “risks” of investing in Thailand. Yes Thailand is not the U.K., Europe or Australia (which is why we love the place), and different rules will apply from time to time. However, Thailand is firmly anchored in the direction of becoming a major economic force. At present it has the 22nd largest economy in the world. The increasing integration with the world economy by any country means that capricious acts of economic xenophobia are less likely.

If you want to make the move, and can afford the move, then consult a good local lawyer, and make sure that you have your structures set up correctly. The same advice applies no matter where you want to settle/invest.

[johnrxx99]

I should just like to second that, very impressed by the admin.
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Thai me to the moon

[tuktukmike]

[Burger]

TTM wrote:

[JW]

Ouch!

[clive]

Well yet again ttm and the moderators have lost the plot and forgotten the original thread. I have stated before that I believe Farangs driving around in expensive suvs with the names of land agents emblazoned on them only serve to antagonise the local middle class. Farang developers manipulating the rules of their host country to cheat that countries government of revenue serve to antagonise the government officials and staff. I myself was sent a message by a high official in Hua Hin on Friday that the reason that I could progress no further with my request was because the developer involved had quote" cheated his government" and I have to say I see no reason to disbelieve him. These are the very people who can sway a government and actively incite the lower class's If you think logically about the present political situation in Thailand then you will understand that there is a caretaker government currently installed. They are attempting to be all things to all people as they are all seeking re-election I believe in October. Unfortunatley the vast majority of Thai people have had very little or no education and are easily led by powerfull people. Khun Thaksin may have become very arrogant, not dissimilar to at least two recent PMs in the UK but he understands that Thailand needs to accomodate the outside world to progress. I sincerely hope that the Thai rak Thai are reinstalled at the next election and that Khun Thaksin can drive home his message about taking on board the sensible fair farang. If you lie and cheat then I hope you receive your just rewards. My message to everyone is sit back and behave sensibly, after the election we will see the resumption of normal service.

[Lev]

[tuktukmike]

Burger,

Not quite correct.

As Lev well knows the post you mention was not done by myself and all was explained to Lev when i returned from UK.

I dealt with what was going on at that time and for now i will leave it at that.

Lev,

Thought you were on about the tuk-tuks, my mistake.

But i thought you were better informed at the time.

Getting back on subject,

I read this today,

Lists Attached to the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (1999)

LIST ONE

The businesses not permitted for foreigners to operate due to special reasons:

(1) Newspaper business, radio broadcasting or television station business.

(2) Rice farming, farming or gardening.

(3) Animal farming.

(4) Forestry and wood fabrication from natural forest.

(5) Fishery for marine animals in Thai waters and within Thailand specific economic zones.

(6) Extraction of Thai herbs.

(7) Trading and auctioning Thai antiques or national historical objects.

( Making or casting Buddha images and monk alms bowls.

(9) Land trading.

How do property developers get work permits?

Buying up large pieces of land and reselling them must be land trading or not.

I also heard that Farangs can not get work permits as sales agents but of course this info may be wrong,

Mike, Tuk Tuk Trader

And not a food company XXXXXX

[tuktukmike]

BTW before anyone asks i did not put that mr cool on number 8.

Seems something wrong with the set up.

OUCH,

Mike.

[clive]

Quote from ttm.

(9) Land trading.

How do property developers get work permits?

Buying up large pieces of land and reselling them must be land trading or not.

I also heard that Farangs can not get work permits as sales agents but of course this info may be wrong,

Mike, Tuk Tuk Trader

And not a food company XXXXXX[/quote]

Mike that is a rather nieve question. This is Thailand, how do you get anything in Thailand?

[tuktukmike]

Me Naive, thanks

Let me supply the way forward.

Put your companies in the thai wif
es name and hey presto all ok.

I will ask our friendly imm person about this as it seems unclear as to who can legally do what when it comes to property or land.

Great time to get into the leasing market though.

Mike.

[Burger]

[clive]

TTM, how did your imm officer become friendly?