Buying process
How to Buy Property in Thailand as a Foreigner: Step by Step
Step-by-step buying flow: from shortlist and checks to transaction registration.
Guides tagged: Due diligence
All LumiThai guides carrying the “Due diligence” tag.
Rent and management
Rental Lease Renewal in Thailand: When to Discuss Rent and Which Terms to Review
When to discuss a rental renewal in Thailand, how to negotiate the new rent, what happens to the security deposit, and which lease terms sho…
Property types and formats
Condo Parking in Thailand: What Rights Does an Apartment Owner Have?
Learn how condo parking rights work in Thailand, when a specific space is assigned to an apartment, and which documents a buyer should revie…
Rent and management
Rental Agent Commission in Thailand: Who Pays and What It Covers
Who pays the rental agent commission in Thailand, how the fee is commonly calculated for 6- and 12-month leases, when it is paid, and which…
Rent and management
How to Avoid Rental Scams in Thailand: 9 Checks Before You Pay
A fake rental listing may use photos of a real property, an attractive price and payment details belonging to someone with no authority to r…
Rent and management
What to Check Before Moving Into a Rental in Thailand: Furniture, Appliances, Meters and Photos
A practical move-in inspection helps document the original condition of a rental property. Learn how to check furniture, appliances, plumbin…
Rent and management
TM30 When Renting in Thailand: Who Files It and What to Check After Moving In
TM30 is Thailand's residence notification for foreign nationals. Learn who is responsible for filing it when renting, which tenant documents…
Legal and ownership
Condominium Committee in Thailand: Who Makes Decisions and Why It Matters to Owners
A practical guide to condominium committees in Thailand: who can serve, how members are elected, what powers the committee has, and which de…
Rent and management
How to Read a Condo Budget and Spot the Risk of Special Assessments in Thailand
Learn how to assess the financial health of a completed condominium in Thailand: which records to request, how to identify budget deficits,…
Rent and management
How to Check Condo Management Quality in Thailand Before Buying
A practical guide to checking a completed condominium before buying in Thailand: finances, reserve funds, meeting records, common areas, bui…
Buying process
Thailand Condo Debt-Free Certificate: What Sellers Need for Transfer
A practical guide to Thailand's condo debt-free certificate: what it confirms, who issues it, when a seller should request it and why it mat…
Legal and ownership
What Is an FET Form and Why Foreign Condo Buyers Need It in Thailand
An FET is bank evidence of funds transferred into Thailand from overseas for a condominium purchase. This guide explains how to send the mon…
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