Sukhothai Inter Law - Property Lawyer Koh Samui

  With more people choosing to live in condos and apartments in Thailand, the government has introduced updated rules for rental businesses. These changes, brought into effect by the Consumer Protection Board in 2024, aim to make rental agreements clearer and fairer for both tenants and landlords. The new regulations are known as the “Stipulation of Residential Property Leasing as a Contract-Controlled Business B.E. 2567 (2024).” What’s New in the 2024 Regulations? The updated rules apply to property owners or companies that rent out five or more residential units, excluding dormitories and hotels, which follow different regulations. Below are the key updates in the 2024 rental regulations: Lease Agreements Must Be Transparent: Rental contracts must still be provided in Thai, and the law requires that they include more detailed information to ensure fairness to tenants. Any clauses that give the landlord the right to terminate the lease must be highlighted, making them easy to spot. Up

  If you’re planning to work in Thailand, you might have heard that you need a medical certificate to get or renew your work permit. Many people wonder why this is necessary. Simply put, Thailand has regulations to ensure that the workplace remains safe and healthy. Under the Foreigners’ Working Management Emergency Decree, anyone who wants to work in Thailand must show that they are in good health. This means you need a medical certificate that proves you don’t have any serious health issues that could affect you or those around you at work. Specifically, the certificate must confirm that you do not have a mental illness and are free from six particular health conditions: Leprosy  – A chronic infectious disease that can lead to severe disfigurement. Tuberculosis (TB)  – A serious infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs. Drug Addiction  – Dependence on illegal or prescription drugs. Alcoholism  – Addiction to alcohol, which can affect work performance and safety. Elephantiasis

  If you’re a foreigner living in Thailand on a Non-Immigrant visa and you’re planning to stay for more than 90 days, there’s something important you need to do. Every 90 days, you have to let the Immigration Bureau know where you’re staying. This rule is part of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522, and it means filling out a form called TM.47. Be sure to do this either 15 days before or up to 7 days after the end of each 90-day period. If you miss the deadline, you could be fined. The standard penalty is THB 2,000, but it could go up to THB 5,000 if you’re taken into custody. Also, if you leave Thailand and come back, the 90-day count starts over from the day you return. It’s easy to mix up the 90-day report with your visa extension, but they are different things. Even if you’ve just extended your visa, you still need to do the 90-day report if it’s due. The immigration officers won’t necessarily remind you about this, so it’s important to keep track on your own. Here are the ways you can d