Practical articles for expatriates who live in Phuket or are preparing to settle there. This section brings together the subjects that come with life abroad, such as insurance, legal questions, visas and immigration. It is written for residents and newcomers who want clear information before they decide.
Acquiring real estate in Phuket is a relatively straightforward process, even for first-time buyers. However, to ensure a smooth property transfer, it is essential to understand the necessary documents and the procedures involved. This article outlines the steps and documentation required for the property transfer at the Phuket Land Department. The journey of purchasing a property in Phuket …
The Thai Non-Immigrant “O-X” (long-term resident) visa allows nationals of 14 countries (including France, Canada, the United States, etc.), aged 50 and over, to stay in Thailand for up to 10 years (renewable every 5 years). The visa costs 10,000 baht. Obtain a long-term Thai visa through strategic investment. This visa requires a 10 million THB investment and a valid non-immigrant visa with …
In Phuket real estate and in Thailand in general, it is common to invest in off-plan new rental property programs that are not yet completed (similar to Sale before Completion – VEFA in France). However, this means waiting for the delivery, sometimes 1 or 2 years before receiving the first rents. To address this issue, several developers offer “cashback”: if the buyer chooses to pay 100% for the property upon signing the…
Phuket Immigration is refusing to accept applications for one-year extensions unless the foreigner provides a copy of the Chanote land title for property where the foreigner is staying ‒ even if the foreigner is only renting the
Foreigners are not allowed to directly own the land on which a house is built. However, they can purchase a house or villa along with the surrounding land through a Thai company, which is called Thai company freehold. In this scenario, the Thai company owns the property as an asset. Although foreigners cannot own more than 49% of a Thai company, lawyers usually set up a company where the remaining…
Though, as it is all over the world, there are various means by which to take Title for your Property. For straight purchase of raw, undeveloped, or agriculturally zoned parcels of land, an individual foreigner can own Leasehold Title, registered for up to 90 years, as is common in other parts of the world, mostly for very valuable locations. On the other hand, the land can be fully Owned on Freehold, Fee Simple, Title by…
With the increasingly chaotic traffic, a road code that is different from what we are used to, and other drivers whose behavior can sometimes be unpredictable, it is of the utmost importance to have reliable vehicle insurance in Thailand. Whether you drive like a pro or not, whatever your…
First-class medical treatment can prove to be particularly expensive, especially so for foreigners. Even though the cost of living is lower in Thailand than in Europe, a serious illness can make a significant dent in your bank account. And what’s worse: without adequate health insurance, urgent care could…
Your home usually represents your largest investment. It only makes sense then that it should be adequately protected. The brokers at AA Insurance work closely with a wide range of companies insuring homes and their contents. These companies offer various types of policies to protect your home, some of which…
