Developers and projects

What to Do If a Developer Delays Property Completion in Thailand

Has a developer delayed property completion in Thailand? Learn how to review the SPA, document the delay, issue a formal notice, claim compensation or terminate the contract and request a refund.

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Frequently asked questions

Default normally begins after the handover date stated in the SPA has passed, including any contractual grace period. A date shown in marketing materials carries less weight than the deadline in the signed agreement.

Review the SPA, record the original deadline, request a written explanation and ask for an updated construction schedule. Any verbal promise from the project team should be confirmed in writing.

Stopping payments without written authority can be risky. The SPA may still require the buyer to follow the payment schedule. A suspension should rely on the contract, a written agreement with the developer or advice from a Thai lawyer.

Compensation depends on the SPA, property type and applicable consumer-protection rules. The contract may provide a daily or monthly penalty, a liability cap and a method of settlement.

The amendment should be reviewed before signing because it may affect the original delay claim. It should preserve developer liability, compensation rights and the consequences of a further extension.

Termination may be considered when the delay exceeds the period allowed by the SPA, construction stops or the developer fails to address formal demands. The refund procedure depends on the agreement and circumstances of the breach.

The buyer should first send a formal written notice. If the dispute remains unresolved, the next options include an independent Thai lawyer, the Office of the Consumer Protection Board, mediation or civil proceedings.