Foreign Condo Ownership in Thailand — A Complete Guide for Foreign Buyers

Thailand’s Upcoming Visa Changes: A Simple Guide to the New Rules

In this episode, Pear from Siam Legal provides a factual clarification on the comprehensive immigration adjustments approved by the Thai Cabinet on May 19, 2026. The discussion addresses the structural modifications to the Kingdom’s entry frameworks, including the planned revocation of the 60-day visa exemption scheme and a restructuring of short-term entry allowances, while emphasizing that current entry policies remain fully operational until 15 days following publication in the Royal Gazette. The episode outlines the strategic implications for long-stay travelers and digital nomads relying on serial visa-free entries, evaluates localized extension mechanics via the TM7 and TM30 compliance frameworks, and provides a comparative analysis of long-term pathways including the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), LTR, and Thailand Privilege frameworks.   𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 https://www.siam-legal.com/legal_services/thailand-visa-services.php [https://www.siam-legal.com/legal_services/thailand-visa-services.php]   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SIAM LEGAL INTERNATIONAL (Bangkok Office) 18th Floor, Unit 1806 Two Pacific Place, 142 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Phone: TH: +66 2254 8900 Email: info@siam-legal.com Website: https://www.siam-legal.com/ [https://www.siam-legal.com/] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us across platforms: 📌Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/ [https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/] https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/📌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/ [https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/] https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/📌X: https://x.com/SiamLegal [https://x.com/SiamLegal] https://x.com/SiamLegal📌TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal [https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal] https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal📌LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/] https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/📌YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal [https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal]

Foreign Condo Ownership in Thailand — A Complete Guide for Foreign Buyers

In this episode, Pear from Siam Legal delivers a rigorous legal analysis of the statutory frameworks governing foreign real estate investments under the Thailand Condominium Act. The discussion explores the mandatory 49% foreign freehold space quota limitations across domestic developments and evaluates the structural legal risks associated with alternative long-term leasehold structures. Additionally, the episode outlines exact compliance protocols enforced by the Thailand Land Department regarding cross-border capital repatriation, including the technical execution of Foreign Exchange Transaction (FET) workflows, title deed verification protocols, and the active regulatory crackdowns targeting illegal nominee corporate holdings.   Learn more about Buying Property in Thailand as a Foreigner: https://www.siam-legal.com/realestate/thailand-property-how-to.php [https://www.siam-legal.com/realestate/thailand-property-how-to.php]   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SIAM LEGAL INTERNATIONAL (Bangkok Office) 18th Floor, Unit 1806 Two Pacific Place, 142 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Phone: TH: +66 2254 8900 Email: info@siam-legal.com Website: https://www.siam-legal.com/ [https://www.siam-legal.com/] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us across platforms: 📌Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/ [https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/] https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/📌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/ [https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/] https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/📌X: https://x.com/SiamLegal [https://x.com/SiamLegal] https://x.com/SiamLegal📌TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal [https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal] https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal📌LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/] https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/📌YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal [https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal]

Navigating the K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa Process — Strategic Case Management for Thai-American Couples

In this episode, Holly from Siam Legal provides an authoritative, step-by-step analysis of the K-1 fiancé(e) visa process for U.S. citizens sponsoring a Thai partner. The discussion details the multi-tiered regulatory framework spanning U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the National Visa Center (NVC), and the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok. Key focus areas include strict adherence to federal poverty income guidelines, structural evidence of a two-year in-person meeting history, and the management of procedural timelines ranging from 10 to 18 months. Additionally, the episode outlines strategic legal workflows to mitigate risks associated with complex cases involving prior overstays or visa rejections, while explaining the structured government fee schedules required from petition to green card adjustment.   Learn more: https://www.siam-legal.com/US_Visa/k1-visa-thailand.php [https://www.siam-legal.com/US_Visa/k1-visa-thailand.php]   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SIAM LEGAL INTERNATIONAL (Bangkok Office) 18th Floor, Unit 1806 Two Pacific Place, 142 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Phone: TH: +66 2254 8900 Email: info@siam-legal.com Website: https://www.siam-legal.com/ [https://www.siam-legal.com/]   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us across platforms: 📌Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/ [https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/] https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/📌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/ [https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/] https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/📌X: https://x.com/SiamLegal [https://x.com/SiamLegal] https://x.com/SiamLegal📌TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal [https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal] https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal📌LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/] https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/📌YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal [https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal]

The Premier 10-Year Expat Pathway — Securing Your Future with the Thai LTR Visa for Highly-Skilled Professionals

In this episode, Lenny from Siam Legal highlights the elite opportunities available to senior experts through the "Highly-Skilled Professionals" category under the Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa framework. This episode explores how this premium 10-year residency program serves as a stable, long-term base for global talent operating within Thailand's targeted strategic sectors, including digital technology, automation, and aerospace. It provides a clear strategy for satisfying the Board of Investment (BOI) criteria—such as individual annual salary benchmarks of $80,000 USD and explicit specialization demands—while detailing the significant corporate and personal lifestyle benefits, including a flat 17% personal income tax rate, annual immigration reporting, and fast-track airport privileges.   Learn more: https://www.siam-legal.com/thailand-visa/ltr-visa-thailand-highly-skilled-professionals.php [https://www.siam-legal.com/thailand-visa/ltr-visa-thailand-highly-skilled-professionals.php]   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SIAM LEGAL INTERNATIONAL (Bangkok Office) 18th Floor, Unit 1806 Two Pacific Place, 142 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Phone: TH: +66 2254 8900 Email: info@siam-legal.com Website: https://www.siam-legal.com/ [https://www.siam-legal.com/]   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Follow us across platforms: 📌Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/ [https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/] 📌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/ [https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/] 📌X: https://x.com/SiamLegal [https://x.com/SiamLegal] 📌TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal [https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal] 📌LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/] 📌YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal [https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal]

The Premier 10-Year Expat Pathway — Securing Your Future with the Thai LTR Visa for Remote Professionals

In this episode, Pear from Siam Legal outlines the elite opportunities available to corporate remote workers through the "Work-from-Thailand Professional" category under the Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa framework. This episode highlights how this premium 10-year residency program serves as a stable, long-term base for high-earning professionals employed by major global enterprises. It provides a clear strategy for meeting the Board of Investment (BOI) criteria—including individual annual salary benchmarks of $80,000 USD and corporate employer standards—while detailing the significant lifestyle benefits of the visa, such as fast-track airport lanes, annual immigration reporting, and complete tax exemption on foreign-sourced income.   Learn more: https://www.siam-legal.com/thailand-visa/ltr-visa-thailand-work-from-thailand-professionals.php [https://www.siam-legal.com/thailand-visa/ltr-visa-thailand-work-from-thailand-professionals.php]   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SIAM LEGAL INTERNATIONAL (Bangkok Office) 18th Floor, Unit 1806 Two Pacific Place, 142 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Phone: TH: +66 2254 8900 Email: info@siam-legal.com Website: https://www.siam-legal.com/ [https://www.siam-legal.com/] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us across platforms: 📌Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/ [https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/] https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/📌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/ [https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/] https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/📌X: https://x.com/SiamLegal [https://x.com/SiamLegal] https://x.com/SiamLegal📌TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal [https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal] https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal📌LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/] https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/📌YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal [https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal]