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Contractor

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In Topic: 90 Year Lease

2011-11-10 00:57:12

bitewhentested, on 2011-11-09 11:20:14, said:

thanks lobo something positive just what i wanted some good advice im single have no children so what happens in 30 years is not in the least important
i dont need to worry about weather i can pass it on to family as i dont have any just want a nice little house peaceful sit and read my book and have a gin and tonic lol

thanks again

In your case, a 30 year lease would be fine maybe, and I know people who live happily in such circumstances.

I do not know anyone who has lived in Thailand long enough to actually test the renewing of their lease for another 30 years. What I do know is that there are plently of lawyers and agents who will take money from you promising that this can happen. Also, we do not know what the property ownership laws will be like in the future, so there is always a risk.

If you are not fussed about who gets the house when you pass on, then I am sure you can relax, enjoying your book and a G&T! Good luck.

In Topic: Copied Bank Statements?

2011-10-29 20:53:45

My appendices contained scanned in copies of my statements, with part of the sort code and account number blacked out (for my security).

In Topic: Housing Market In Cm After Flooding

2011-10-27 15:14:38

seekingfriends, on 2011-10-27 12:38:04, said:

i would never buy a condo . esp with the thai climate . its like living in a box. or prison cell . a house is the way to go . i am sure living in a condo takes years off your life. james hat yai

The horror stories I hear regarding farang property ownership in Thailand are to do with houses, not condos.

In Topic: Health Tourists’ Will Pay The Price For Their Nhs Debts

2011-10-27 15:04:40

Long overdue, but I wonder how long before it is being challenged under human rights legislation!

In Topic: Ban On Non-Eu Foreign Spouses Under The Age Of 21 Entering The Uk Is Unlawful

2011-10-14 14:38:18

manarak, on 2011-10-13 21:43:37, said:

Contractor, on 2011-10-12 17:16:49, said:

ThaiVisaExpress, on 2011-10-12 16:58:56, said:

Great news

Not for those for whom the ban was designed to protect perhaps.

Immigration through arranged/forced marriages (whether for religious or financial reasons) can lead to suffering and abuse, and I can see why the Government was trying to do something about it.

so... forced marriage is ok from 21 and up??

putting a ban based on age was nonsense.

Er, No, and as far as I am aware no-one has said or inferred that. The ban was to try and protect the most vulnerable - and I agree that better legislation is needed. Read the dissenting judgement of Lord Brown.

All bans and restrictions based on age can be criticised, and often are by interested parties.