robertroper

Am I doing the correct thing.  Advice would be appreciated.

I have just purchased my first new condo in greater Bangkok and now intend to seek a qualified lawyer in order to make a will to be mirrowed on my UK will, leaving this condo to my Thai wife (have been married over 30 years and have the required marriage certificate in Thai/English).  My wife owns her own townhouse.

Advice in respect of the following:

1.   Should I seek online a Thai lawyer or can any members recommend one?  I understand it is only a few thousand baht for this service.

2.   If I decide to rent the property out (furnished or unfurnished) and managed by an agent, any foreseeable problems? and

3.   If I decide to sell the property thru an agent at a later date, again, any problems that I should be aware of?

Advice and comments would be appreciated.

I'm sure this subject has been asked many times therefore please accept my apologies.

I wish to transfer a large amount of money from my UK bank to Thailand in order that I can purchase a townhouse in my Thai wife's name.

What is the procedure therefore in transferring funds.  Should I transfer direct to my Thai bank account or to that of my wife's Thai bank account and what, if any, forms are required for such a transfer?

Information would be greatly appreciated.

I am British and am currently on a non immigrant O visa multiple.

Just before my visa runs out I wish to apply for a retirement visa.  I am over 50 years of age and have more than the required B800,000 in a Thai bank account.

What is the procedure for obtaining this visa.

Thank you.

Can anyone please tell me where I can obtain The Financial Times newspaper in English in Bangkok.Thanks