Clueless Land Office Clerks

Clueless or clever?
I do not know which law give you the right to own a house??
The Condo act says you can own 49% of the estate.
What about a mobile home??
And 5555 to you!!

I believe that many Thais think of us falang that object to ''backhanders''as truly Kee-nee-ow.Especially when they have accepted it as a way of life!Even the poorest Thai that can't participate,seems to accept this!

As TB says,it is their way of life.Some more influential Thais don't have to pay money,but there is hope that favor from their influence and power will be in play!Falangs have NO power,nor influence,so cash is the only medium sought!Unfortunately many falangs feel they are being unfairly picked upon,which isn't necessarily the case!

I agree,it is a matter of priorities in one's life,whether to pay or offer to pay!For instance,it has been my experience that those wanting to take their partner to falangland and are willing to pay the extra fees through agents,have success,while those that don't get a hit and miss situation.

Therefore,if I wanted to take my family to America,I would pay EXTRA to insure the process.It is apparent that ''agents'' have in-place backhanders to deal with!Have your ever been waiting in line at someplace like Bangkok Immigration,when an agent appears with several peoples passports and they get processed ahead of you?

I can still enjoy living here,not paying extra fees,In most cases,as I only have a few priorities that might demand a payment,school fees come to mind even though,in thisparticular school, they are free to most!

jackspratt wrote:

oangh wrote:Clueless or clever?quote]

Do you know of a law that says he can't own a house?

Where has he said anything about a condo, or an estate for that matter?

555

Jack is right . I dont no any law about that, and I dont know how to registre a house in the LAND office!

I have siad it before, it is my understanding although NOT confirmed ( but that is ongoing as we speak) that a Farang ( foreigner can in fact own the land and the house .
The mute point is that Thais do not want to advertise that and also it ain't retroactive.
But I do understand that should I wish to do so I can transfer all my land into my name . So there is a law, it is just that no-one wants to use it.

i was at the land office last week with a good freind and his partner sorting a lot of paper work out. 4 to 5 hrs. for me. the thai official was brilliant. and told me things i did not know that i could do legally. a real gentleman. yes there are some. malc

MALC wrote:i was at the land office last week with a good freind and his partner sorting a lot of paper work out. 4 to 5 hrs. for me. the thai official was brilliant. and told me things i did not know that i could do legally. a real gentleman. yes there are some. malc

Happy to read some positive remarks, MALC.

I always wonder why there are so many so ready to attack Thailand's people, but want to live here. While my experiences with visas, extensions, a yellow book, opening bank accounts and getting a drivers license could be called "few" in the eyes of expat vets, the experiences have all been positive for me.

You are going about it the wrong way, Dahm

Get the relevant form printed out from the internet, research the rules and go in to the land office prepared. Give the girl the form reference if necessary.

If you come across as an arrogant farang - and I am not saying you are but "clueless" clerks may suggest you lack some social skills - you will forever be ripped off here whether it's in government offices or by builders.

pamudon wrote:You are going about it the wrong way, Dahm

Get the relevant form printed out from the internet, research the rules and go in to the land office prepared. Give the girl the form reference if necessary.

If you come across as an arrogant farang - and I am not saying you are but "clueless" clerks may suggest you lack some social skills - you will forever be ripped off here whether it's in government offices or by builders.

Errr..uh...this is already done. Awhile ago. It's over. I was correct in the assessment, handling, and execution of the resolution. But thanks.