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Legal Guides for Thai Rentals

Plain language guides to Thai rental rules for Koh Samui tenants: what a landlord may deduct, when a lease must be registered and where the commitments sit.

Rental agreement and passport used as proof of accommodation for a DTV visa

Proof of Accommodation for a DTV Visa

Which documents prove residence for a DTV visa on Koh Samui: the lease details immigration accepts, how lease term lines up with visa term, and the TM30.

Written by Camille Ferrand

Documenting the condition of a rented property in Thailand at move in

Rental Deposits in Thailand Explained

How rental deposits work in Thailand: typical sizes on Koh Samui, what a landlord may deduct, why disputes start, and how to document a home at move-in.

Written by Camille Ferrand