Selling a real estate lease in Thailand — caution, it is not just a matter of “assigning” it
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Ex. What happens if an estate agent in Thailand lies, double deals, cheats or misrepresents…? “Can you count on and trust every single estate agent in Thailand?”
“Assignment” and “Novation” are lofty sounding legal terms frequently used by consultants and lawyers. In Phuket these terms are used especially often in relation to lease agreements.
In Thailand government officials are generally considered much more authoritative than in western countries. Thai culture also considers non‐conflict to be a virtue of...