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Thailand Developer Check 2026: 6 Documents to Verify Before Your First Payment

Thailand Developer Check 2026: 6 Documents to Verify Before Your First Payment

Buying off-plan in Thailand? Verify DBD extract, Chanote title, EIA, construction licence and finances before your first payment. Key risks explained.

October 28, 2026
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Renting an Apartment in Phuket and Pattaya in 2026: Prices and Deposits

Renting an Apartment in Phuket and Pattaya in 2026: Prices and Deposits

Renting in Phuket and Pattaya in 2026: 1-bed from 8,000 THB, 3 months due at move-in, electricity at 4.42 THB/kWh and how to protect your deposit.

October 28, 2026
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Working in Thailand as a Foreigner: Work Permit vs DTV Remote Work (2026)

Working in Thailand as a Foreigner: Work Permit vs DTV Remote Work (2026)

Work permit or DTV? 5-year visa, 180 days per entry, 10,000 THB fee, 500,000 THB proof of funds. What foreigners can legally do in Thailand in 2026.

October 28, 2026
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Thailand Visa-Free Stay Cut to 30 Days, With a Two-Entry Land Border Cap

Thailand Visa-Free Stay Cut to 30 Days, With a Two-Entry Land Border Cap

From 15 Sept 2026 Thailand visa-free stays drop from 60 to 30 days, with only two land or sea entries per year. What to do if you live or travel here.

October 27, 2026
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Is Thailand Safe in 2026? Rip Currents, Jellyfish, Scooters and Scams

Is Thailand Safe in 2026? Rip Currents, Jellyfish, Scooters and Scams

Is Thailand safe? Rip currents of 4-8 km/h, jellyfish, scooter risks and Bangkok scams explained, with clear rules on what to do and what to avoid.

October 27, 2026
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Thailand Tourist Laws 2026: Vapes, Alcohol Hours and Drones

Thailand Tourist Laws 2026: Vapes, Alcohol Hours and Drones

Thailand 2026 rules for visitors: vape ban up to 10 years, alcohol sold 11:00-24:00 from 29 May, drone registration within 30 days, plus cannabis rules.

October 27, 2026
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10% Developer Commission in Thailand: When the Money Actually Arrives

10% Developer Commission in Thailand: When the Money Actually Arrives

Developer commissions of 5-10% in Thailand arrive in tranches over 18-36 months. See rates by deal type, partner splits and risks to avoid.

October 26, 2026
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Phuket BOI Crackdown 2026: Only 8 of 360 Companies Passed the Check

Phuket BOI Crackdown 2026: Only 8 of 360 Companies Passed the Check

Only 8 of ~360 Phuket companies claiming BOI passed checks in 2026. Land seizures, deportation risks and the legal ways foreigners can still own property.

October 26, 2026
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What to Pack for Thailand 2026: Medicine Rules and Packing List

What to Pack for Thailand 2026: Medicine Rules and Packing List

Thailand 2026 packing guide: 30-day medicine limit, FDA permit for 31-90 days, food limits of 5 kg and 10 kg, plus what to buy locally.

October 26, 2026
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Oil at $110 and 3.7% Inflation: What It Means for Thailand Property Investors

Oil at $110 and 3.7% Inflation: What It Means for Thailand Property Investors

Brent at $110.23 and PCE inflation at 3.7% point to higher US rates. See what the dollar-baht shift means for Thailand property buyers in 2026.

October 26, 2026
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Phuket 2026: 13,779 Unsold Units Against the Myth of Scarcity

Phuket 2026: 13,779 Unsold Units Against the Myth of Scarcity

Phuket 2026: 13,779 unsold units worth 176bn THB. See why scarcity is a myth, key risks of leasehold and rentals, and what a smart deal looks like.

October 26, 2026
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DTV vs Thailand Privilege in 2026: 500,000 THB and 180 Days

DTV vs Thailand Privilege in 2026: 500,000 THB and 180 Days

DTV or Thailand Privilege in 2026? Compare 500,000 THB funds, 180-day stays, LTR 50,000 THB fee, new rules from Aug 31 and Sept 15, and who needs which.

October 26, 2026
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