Publications
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As a part of our corporate social responsibility commitment DUENSING KIPPEN provides regular legal column contributions to numerous international, national and local hard and soft copy publications including: our regular legal column in The Phuket News newspaper, Mondaq, the Danish - Thai Trade News, Tropical Living magazine, Director magazine, Exotiq magazine, Samui - Phangan Real Estate magazine, The Pattaya Mail newspaper, Samui Express newspaper, Chiang Mai Mail newspaper and many others. We also make these publications available here below.
You Must Follow The Law When Building In Thailand . . . . . . But There Are Exceptions
One of the most significant land use laws in Thailand is the Building Control Act (1979) (the “Act”). The Act regulates what and where can build in Thailand. To that end it empowers the Minister of the Interior to issue ministerial regulations (“MR”).
Having a building permit in Thailand does not guarantee it will be built or stay built…here’s why
Recent media reports have cited certain development projects, which are not progressing and are currently stalled purportedly due to legal issues relating to their building permits. Although these projects have obtained a building permit for the construction of the project, they are still facing challenges. Why?
Investing in Thailand – Real Estate Law Basics
Foreign Ownership Thai Law basically restricts foreigners from buying or owning land under freehold title, however there are exceptions that male it possible for foreigners to own land in the following circumstances: The Board of Investment (BOI) and the Industrial Estates Authority has power to permit promoted companies to own land for the purpose of the promoted business.
Leasing Property in Thailand? – Danish Chamber of Commerce of Thailand asks; Olaf Duensing answers
Leasing Property in Thailand? – Danish Chamber of Commerce of Thailand asks; Olaf Duensing answers
MISPLACED HOPES FOR LONGER LEASE TERMS IN THAILAND: the JFCC is heading down the wrong road
It is well known that ownership of land by foreigners in Thailand is restricted. Thus, a long term leasehold is often the best option for a foreigner to invest in real estate.