Buying land in Thailand as a Foreigner (Part 1) My experience 2022

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  • In this video I go over three ways foreigners can buy/aquire land in Thailand, the risks and possible ways to mitigate those risks.
    I also show you the piece of land that we purchased in North-east Thailand, in the province of Nong Bua Lam Phu.
    ⏰ Time Stamps ⏰
    0:00​ Intro
    0:23​ Setting the scene - I bought some land in Thailand
    3:29​ Nong Bua Lam Phu Province, Thailand
    7:33​ This is the piece of land that we bought
    9:17​ 3 ways foriegners can buy/aquire land in Thailand (Overview)
    10:27​ Setting up a Thai company
    10:43​ Buying land through a Thai company - The risks
    12:15 Buying lang through a Thai person
    12:44 Buying lang through a Thai person - The risks
    13:45 30 year Leasehold Agreement
    14:15 30 year Leasehold Agreement - The risks
    15:05 Which option did I choose to buy the land?
    16:05 How much did I pay for the land?
    18:03 What we liked about this property, the boxes it ticked
    19:41 Final words about buying land in Thailand
    20:33 Thank you for watching
    If you want to watch Part 2:
    Buying land in Thailand as a Foreigner ( Part 2 ) One Year Later 2023 - Where are we now?
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    About me:
    My name is Klaus (also go by Freddy), a former bean counter making up for lost time.
    In 2018 I left the nine to five world to chase new experiences at home and abroad.
    March 2020 comes along and the world stops, so did the ability to travel.
    The global situation meant that I was to be separated from the mrs and little one for the next 12 months.
    I came back to Thailand in March 2021 with the intention to join my little family.
    Originally I started this channel because I thought I would need something to keep me occupied while living in Thailand, something to keep me out of trouble ..
    With a young daughter you quickly learn that spare time is a thing of the past :)
    If I can add a few videos here and there just for the memories, ill be happy :)
    Thank you for watching.
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  • @freddyjingjo
    @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    ⏰ Time Stamps ⏰
    0:00​ Intro
    0:23​ Setting the scene - I bought some land in Thailand
    3:29​ Nong Bua Lam Phu Province, Thailand
    7:33​ This is the piece of land that we bought
    9:17​ 3 ways foriegners can buy/aquire land in Thailand (An overview)
    10:27​ Setting up a Thai company
    10:43​ Buying land through a Thai company - The risks
    12:15 Buying lang through a Thai person
    12:44 Buying lang through a Thai person - The risks
    13:45 30 year Leasehold Agreement
    14:15 30 year Leasehold Agreement - The risks
    15:05 Which option did I choose to buy the land?
    16:05 How much did I pay for the land?
    18:03 What we liked about this property, the boxes it ticked
    19:41 Final words about buying land in Thailand
    20:33 Thank you for watching

    • @milkybar06
      @milkybar06 ปีที่แล้ว

      what happens if yu have more children?

    • @gossipopithecus
      @gossipopithecus ปีที่แล้ว

      could you help me please. I am new about companies and ownership. How do you buy as a foreigner, do you buy outright or there is a way to borrow from the bank in Thailand or your home country? I live in UK, but I am not rich or anything. I am married to Thai woman for 10 years, we would like to move to Thailand in the future, but I am confused. Do you renew Thai married visa every year or you did something else to settle in Thailand? Could you please answer. Thank you!

  • @mcdonalddavid9486
    @mcdonalddavid9486 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Enjoyed the video and wish you all the best. Another option is to do a combination of 2 of your options. You could buy the land in your wifes name as you have done, then do a 30 yr legal lease of the land from your wife to you with the price you paid for the land being rent paid in advance for 30yrs. With this lease being more than 5 or 7 yrs you can attend your local land office and place an enforstract on the Chanote in your name as the legal tenant of the land. Further to this if you build on the land you have legal ownership of the building via yellow book etc.

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you for your comment, sounds like there are many ways to structure.. in my case it’s just a gift to my daughter.. store of value for her 🙏

    • @LWPowers
      @LWPowers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@freddyjingjo In that case, why didn’t you create a trust in your daughter’s name, with you as the director of the trust, and the. place the land in the trust?

    • @chanyuthariyakulchai2788
      @chanyuthariyakulchai2788 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      good choice^^

    • @geraldlat7462
      @geraldlat7462 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A yellow book is proof of address and confers no ownership or other rights whatsoever.

    • @dotcom2528
      @dotcom2528 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As a foreigner you can own a house, yellow book is NOT ownership it is adress where you reside, house ownersip is not issied by Landoffice or Amphur or Tetsabaan, it is another office that I forgot the name of.

  • @davidconnelly2008
    @davidconnelly2008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I have bought my daughter 2 plots of land in Petchabon province where our house is
    I love the village life and the neighbors are like family
    My daughter can run around and not worry about getting hit by a car or truck
    I trust my wife and my Thai family 100% or I never would of got married in the first place
    There is risk in everything you do but even if it doesn’t work out at least my daughter has something
    I don’t understand all these guys are so worried about their wife’s stealing everything….why would you marry someone like that?
    Great video and all the best to you
    We started in Phuket and I am so happy not to be there to be honest
    Family is everything good on you

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for sharing, wish you well 🙏

    • @Nordic_Sky
      @Nordic_Sky ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why would you marry someone like that? Because she was different when you married her. At that time, you both loved each other. Now you both hate each other, and you are screwed.

    • @gossipopithecus
      @gossipopithecus ปีที่แล้ว

      could you help me please. I am new about companies and ownership. How do you buy as a foreigner, do you buy outright or there is a way to borrow from the bank in Thailand or your home country? I live in UK, but I am not rich or anything. I am married to Thai woman for 10 years, we would like to move to Thailand in the future, but I am confused. Do you renew Thai married visa every year or you did something else to settle in Thailand? Could you please answer. Thank you!

  • @Ingmar-Berg
    @Ingmar-Berg ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the good video and advice, enjoyed watching, happy days there✌️

  • @davidwilliams7552
    @davidwilliams7552 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video mate, appreciated.

  • @PPCCO.
    @PPCCO. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The video I've been looking for

  • @jeanpierre9839
    @jeanpierre9839 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect video. Very informative.

  • @innuendo4469
    @innuendo4469 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Super useful video, thank you!!

  • @ProlineITW
    @ProlineITW ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great info and good luck 👍

  • @edwardng5101
    @edwardng5101 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wonderful straight forward video sharing good info for expats. best wishes for you and your Thai family.

  • @Lao_bae
    @Lao_bae 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You made a great choice, the land price is very reasonable, you have conveniences of the major roads. Beautiful and wise decision. 👍

  • @phoenixknight8837
    @phoenixknight8837 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the info.

  • @jamessanchez6512
    @jamessanchez6512 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    As an Aussie looking to buy in Thailand atm, I appreciate you sharing your experience and all the other information in this video!

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cheers 👍 good luck

  • @billsimpson2392
    @billsimpson2392 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good stuff Fred 👍

  • @PATThaiA
    @PATThaiA ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're on the button.Niice video,All the best in the future..

  • @lakewoodmontessori4353
    @lakewoodmontessori4353 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing great information. 🙂
    It doesn't look like I will be a landowner in Thai.
    Ana is adorable!🥰

  • @abritishexpatinthephilippines
    @abritishexpatinthephilippines 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Adam and Jane another delightful little video showing your journey here in the Philippines 🤗😀♥️♥️

  • @francus7227
    @francus7227 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    WOW ! ! ! ! That price makes me feel FANTASIC right now !
    I bought two pieces of property just outside of Korat in a "village" of about 300 too.
    18m × 54m each.
    36m × 54m total.
    About 0.5 acres or 1.25 Rai.
    I got each for 200,000 Baht/$6,000 Usd..... total $12,000.
    They are adjacent to her property 18m × 54m.
    Combine???
    0.75 acres or 1.8 Rai....
    I went with #2 also.
    The swimming pond, car port, patio with roof, a 2023 Isuzu V-Cross, braces for her daughter and both nieces, private school, and of course her mom..... are all way more expensive than a plot, or two.
    I'm 58.
    I've never had more fun SPENDING money in all my life.
    I hope your happiness continues.
    Thank you for the clip....
    If you want swimming pond ideas. No chlorine ! ! !. Just let me know. It's CHEAP. Teaching a child to swim is IMPORTANT. All three (daughter and two cousins) are swimming like PLA (fish).
    Thanks again.

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Congratulations on your purchase and good luck 🙏

  • @jacobfernando6214
    @jacobfernando6214 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great information. Thanks.

  • @rainerhasler135
    @rainerhasler135 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hi Freddy! Thanks for your overview of the how to buy land in Thailand issue. I live in Chiang Mai and married my Thai wife 2014. I bought land on the name of my wife in the village where she was living with her mother. My lawyer recommend me to sign an Usus Fructus - contract which would give me the right to live in my house till I die. Even if my wife wanted to sell the house, I have to live in it or rent it for my own benefit.
    After 9 years my wife declared that she will leave me. By the law the Thai wife gets 50% of the selling prize. If I want to stay in my house then I have to give her 50% of the value of the house which I don't have. Besides that the house would still be on her name, which is a strange situation, when you once designed and build a house for the common purposes. So I have to sell my house and decide whether I buy a condo, rent a house or go back to Europe. But for same cases it may be interesting to know about this Usus-Fructus-contract: Use of the fruits, which we know as well in Europe.

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Rainer, thank you for sharing your story and sorry to hear about your situation. Sounds like the usufruct was a good choice. In my case the land is a gift to my daughter. No plans to build there, we live 10 hours away in Pattaya. Nowadays vacant/unused land is being taxed at a premium in Thailand so we’ve asked the family to figure out something in terms of using the land to avoid the extra tax. Am posting a follow up to this video soon. Thanks again 🙏

    • @user-lh4in4rx1f
      @user-lh4in4rx1f ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@freddyjingjo Unused plots in Pattaya usually have some kind of small farm, like 10-12 papaya trees. Previously, the plots simply stood empty, but in 3-4 years, small gardens, or farms, were planted on almost all of them. I think they do it just to avoid taxes.

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fructus is the best way as far as I know .. for me 🤔 it’s not a crazy amount of money and its a gift to my daughter. Ppl will always hate but its a gift i don’t need or want oversight over a gift 👀

    • @anthony7091
      @anthony7091 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sorry, am confused.
      Did you end up with a usufruct agreement?
      I have one but tessabaan would not allow me to own the house regardless whether others have done or not!

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @anthony7091 Usufruct is a good option if you as the foreigner plans to live on the property. This land is in my wifes name and will be transferred to our daughter when she becomes an adult (its a gift).

  • @patrickmassocco6759
    @patrickmassocco6759 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much for all your informations.

  • @turningpointaustralia9531
    @turningpointaustralia9531 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video Mate

  • @chanchuckwow
    @chanchuckwow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video. Cool village, I'm sure Van Damma would love to kickbox train there :) Congratulations on being a property owner.

  • @abritishexpatinthephilippines
    @abritishexpatinthephilippines 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey guys very interesting video, watched it to the end, yes here in the Philippines the same rules basically apply so option two is the best as it's a commitment for your new family after all🤗😀♥️♥️

  • @tovielu5461
    @tovielu5461 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the info. It’s very help for the foreigners are want to buy the land in other countries.

  • @BigDaddy4Real
    @BigDaddy4Real 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great info!

  • @RM-hx7lj
    @RM-hx7lj 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lovely to see a man of personal integrity… regardless of the outcome, this is for your daughter 🙏🙏

  • @robertw1962
    @robertw1962 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nicely done!

  • @MsJamiewatt1
    @MsJamiewatt1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks freddy gave me some insight thanks jamie

  • @maneemechai4799
    @maneemechai4799 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so happy for you guys .nice property .good investment .

  • @ubonrat8653
    @ubonrat8653 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Good for you Freddy for buying and good for you for making a video, there will always be the critics who say don't do it. I have a usufruct agreement on both of our properties and enjoy life in Isaan. I admire thailand for protecting their country, Australia, Canada etc should have done the same a long time ago

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers mate 🙏

    • @ebaystars
      @ebaystars ปีที่แล้ว

      hahaha you mean the original native owners ??? - London is now Russian thanks to the stupidity of corrupt money-making governents

  • @kingsexploits
    @kingsexploits 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your choice was very good and it is ultimately to your precious little princess and a flat/square lands are more expensive than others in any part of the world. Lovely video. Thanks.

  • @craighoward4446
    @craighoward4446 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the info

  • @AllSpace
    @AllSpace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    pretty well much said, take the 3 precautions mentioned, its enough to make one think investing

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching 🙏

  • @Piyawat1985
    @Piyawat1985 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow, I am a Thai person and always like to buy land and I was thinking your decision is awesome to buy for future of your family and the price absolutely will increase in double within 5-10 years as the land located on the village and close to 2 sides of concrete road especially one side is main road. 😃

  • @Lao_bae
    @Lao_bae 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awwwe for your daughter, absolutely reasonable decision.

  • @user-gu7rm3rf8c
    @user-gu7rm3rf8c 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good luck for your life…Good information.. You are good father and makes cry

  • @jf4595
    @jf4595 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice & peaceful area!

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching 🙏

  • @bubbleno7
    @bubbleno7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live in Nong Bua Lamphu also in a village called Hin Lap Nong Sawan.
    I think the village you are referring to is called Ban Phan Don the road 228 a very busy road heads towards Si Bun Rueang from Nong Bua Lamphu. I'm of the age were I like peace and quiet so have retired here now 6 years, away from tourist destinations. Liked your blog.

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you 🙏 super pleased to see that someone who lives nearby got to see the video

  • @hk0born
    @hk0born ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing this story of selfish-less, love and giving! Everyone has its own reasons to back up their actions. Money may not be an issue…as long as the land glow on the buyer!

  • @niwata6908
    @niwata6908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’ve done the right thing and it’ good for your family.

  • @robertnorkus5582
    @robertnorkus5582 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video

  • @Lao_bae
    @Lao_bae 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New house blessing ceremony. Beautiful tradition.

  • @RodRockets
    @RodRockets ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work mate. My mrs and I bought a 800sqm block in home town in 2018.
    It’s in her name. We’re both living in Australia. One day will build retirement home and do 6 months there/6 here.
    Basic principles when buying land, due diligence make sure no finance owing, Chanote at land office is witnessed, a clear sales contract written up from buyers solicitor for seller. In process now looking at 2 properties next to ours and acquiring them. Unfortunately have the negative comment people don’t have a clue.. except google.

  • @markmeenaghan934
    @markmeenaghan934 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like the back part of the land. Would use that as the entrance. Plant stuff as a sound buffer on main road side.

  • @QuynhNguyen-jq2oj
    @QuynhNguyen-jq2oj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Vietnam the same ..thank you for your make vlogs these ..keep safe

  • @LWPowers
    @LWPowers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thank you for discussing this important topic.
    If it were me, I might have had my Thai attorney create a trust to benefit my daughter, which I would control until my daughter turns 18.
    The trust would hold title to the land.
    I would also execute a loan agreement with the trust, and lend the trust the money to buy the land. You can always forgive the loan and interest or any portion thereof.
    I would execute a 30 year lease of the land with the trust.
    Finally, I would obtain a usufruct for the house.
    Most kids aren’t mature enough to handle money at 18 anyway.

  • @mojo3772
    @mojo3772 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good one mate, many congrats. Question: can you possibly put a business on it (such as a restaurant) to go with the potential future house; if you may choose to build one? cheers and best wishes

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are a few businesses on that main road (general stores, food stops, gas stations), shouldn’t be a problem if that’s what one wanted to do..

  • @Zain792
    @Zain792 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    More Nong Bua Lam Phu content please, my wife live just few block from where you live, Greating from Bahrain 🇧🇭

  • @bubbleno7
    @bubbleno7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A few misinformed people say the price you paid was high. I beg to differ because a block that size would cost one million in the back streets. But as your block of land has prime position on a main highway and you could open a shop or store the price goes up. Just my unqualified opinion.( Position, Position )

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers 🙏 It’s hard to critic or guesstimate how much a piece of land is worth from a video or even from real estate website without actually being on the ground 👍

  • @wendyon4517
    @wendyon4517 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The price is surprising to me for it being so rural. I paid about the same for my slightly smaller piece of land in rural Japan where the cost of living is much higher. It's at the edge of a city of 500,000 but countryside. We can buy huge plots of land (4 rai or more) in the real countryside but along roads for about 1/4 the price but in Japan convenience is the cost.
    Since you aren't planning to build the land will definitely increase in value at its location.

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for your comment, yah I paid for the land.. my work is done here 🙏

  • @dotcom2528
    @dotcom2528 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To midigate risk with company ownership....
    Start a (holding) company, buys land with a morgage stamped in the charnot where you privately is the lender.
    Start a second company (diffent directors) that leases the land from the first company and pays some rent yearly. You might want to do stuff while living in Thailand.... the second company can be set up to operate/run any type of business. And if you wish to buy some other property or "flipp" you already have your "holding" company for that.

  • @alexandrerocha1392
    @alexandrerocha1392 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!!!

  • @jasenwright1178
    @jasenwright1178 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just looking that the land you are showing has . 1. Blacktop hard top road access. 2 Poled power access. I hope you may also have water ? A well if needed is not that expensive! Walls establish land markers! Check that they are in the place as per the land office drawings! Thai's do tend to build walls over the demarked lines. Wall could end up being on the neighbors land! Good luck! * I think my kids had to be 18 to get ownership of the house ? I will check that out!

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good advice, cheers 🙏

    • @hanscarlsson7276
      @hanscarlsson7276 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, if you buy land in Thailand, don't buy anything less than a Nor Sor Saam deed. Make sure you can get electricity and water, some local planning or council rules may prevent you from obtaining those necessities.

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hanscarlsson7276 good advice 🙏

  • @markdam
    @markdam 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    what is the little parking area and building in back is that als yours?

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Apparently it used to belong to the local school, now its administered by local government/council etc. usually during local elections for ppl to cast votes.

    • @markdam
      @markdam 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome congratulations for your daughter becoming a landowner I don't know if I'm going to marry when I come to Thailand so I have to consider all my options Land least might not be too bad for 30 years

  • @ArthurLiotis
    @ArthurLiotis 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Brilliant block of land and consideration for your daughters future…
    A corner block on the highway opens up a multitude of business opportunities from beverage stop to hamburger barn…trust me, I’m Greek Australian and I know. I’m looking at retiring in Isaan and renting my home in Australia in order to live like a king 👑 in my twilight years 😊😊

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks mate 🙏 and wish you well

  • @ThePt898
    @ThePt898 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hope u r father and ur daughter be happy and stay Thailand forever…with happy enjoy success….

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks mate, much appreciated 🙏

  • @bamboozle999
    @bamboozle999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video, thanks. Just wondering if there would be a price difference between freehold and the 30 year leasehold? Also how about the second 30 years, how would that be priced? Could you use your 1.8m piece of land as an example? Many thanks

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for watching 🙏 The main reason why a foreigner would choose a 30 year lease over buying in the name of a thai person is that its the closest a foreigner can come to actually owning or having exclusive possession over the property for agreed period of 30 years. Im not sure there is a set way of calculating the lease cost. Ive heard of people paying the whole 30 year lease upfront (usually the value of the property, and slightly discounted?), I would imagine most agreements involve paying month to month over 30 years. Its really up to what the lessee and lessor agree upon. With the 2nd 30 year lease, Real estate agents will tell you that the renewal clause in the contract ensures a smooth transition to a 2nd 30 year lease .. but at the end of the day the owner has to come with you to the land office to register the new 30 year lease. There is nothing in the contract that can force them to renew if they change their mind or choose not to (This is Thailand).

  • @georgeh1352
    @georgeh1352 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Good for you mate, you've done right to give your cute beautiful daughter a legacy near her Thai relatives.

  • @miketzai9209
    @miketzai9209 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi good vid, you make here a good vid because your sound is very clear, its a interesting thing y speak about, you speak in a good speed where everybody can here what y say.
    Maybe you can make a vid about how to find good people too build a house, is it better to find people from western world to build a house, i not know but i think you know some people in Thailand and maybe therefore you can make such a vid
    If not its ok, your vid will still be good.
    Stay safe
    Rak Thais RAk Thailand samer

  • @kevinwaters5872
    @kevinwaters5872 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You seem a nice , honest person. But you will always be a farang , good luck in the future. As they say , you can spend your money any way you want , but can only spend it once.

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wise words and very true 🙏

  • @tommylee8865
    @tommylee8865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think you made a good choice mate Im from north east Thailand love my city , btw your little one she is a sweetheart 💕 hope you like อิสาน musics😁✌️

  • @gray2942
    @gray2942 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Mate wish you all the best with the land.
    There's one other way to tie up the land with a 30 year lease.
    It's called a Usufruct which is when at the time of setting up the 30 year lease the Usufruct and 30 year lease is noted on the back of the official land paper at the local land office. This then means that that piece of land cannot be borrowed against ( something that Thais do a lot and quite often loose to the local loan sharks ) or sold for the duration.
    You didn't buy land in Thailand you paid for it mate.

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks mate, I did my research and discovered about Usufructs after the fact.. sounds interesting but you are right.. at the end of the day we don’t buy we just pay :)

    • @anthony7091
      @anthony7091 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Usufruct is for life if not operating a business on the land.

    • @anthony7091
      @anthony7091 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Anyway it doesn’t matter as he clearly says he bought for his daughter and has no intentions of living there!
      If l could turn back, l would do the same. Land on a main road here in Thailand attracts a premium price.

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@anthony7091 thank you for watching 🙏

  • @johngledhill2970
    @johngledhill2970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I worked out a better way to own land as a farang.my wife's sister found 4 Rai, with full Chinote, just before the Ko Lanta ferry for 2m., I made a legal loan to her for half the land(1m.), I then made a legal lease agreement for 25years, that way I get the land and retain control of the 1m., if she tries to sell the land I can recall the loan and get my money back. We have built an Ayutthaya wooden house on the land and I have got the Tabien Baan(yellow book) in my name.

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice mate, wish you good luck. For me land is for daughter, store of value for her.. 🙏

    • @MsJaqstar
      @MsJaqstar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm a lady married to a Thai guy but I'm the one with the money. I was a bit disappointed when I saw all the draw backs, especially because his kids and ex-wife are super greedy and happy to take what they can for nothing. So, your way of doing it works for me. I'm going to ask the lawyer to do it this way.

    • @brunoheggli2888
      @brunoheggli2888 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Or you could forget land and just buy a thailand stock etf and hope for the best!

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How did you go a year later?

  • @jampasurprenant1794
    @jampasurprenant1794 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was interesting about buying a land in Thailand, but my situation is definitely different I myself was born in Thailand and only being a Thai citizen for 20 years then became the US citizen for more than 50 years actually I was born in Bangkok both of my parents are dead and left us some land for all of us myself and my siblings, I myself
    Almost 75 years old would love to retire and die where I was born.
    I enjoyed your story about buying a land in Thailand absolutely very interesting to learn all about a foreigns cannot buy a land in Thailand.

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If you are born here, all you need is the cash, flash 😮

  • @zohar956
    @zohar956 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    now mate, you have to purchase a primarily farm land (NAA') for your lovely daughter as I did for my 2 kids.
    enjoyed your video. wish you luck.

  • @llewellynlombard7428
    @llewellynlombard7428 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All three of your options hold no ground for you as a foreigner in any way or other in Thailand. It does not matter if you are the majority shareholder or not, which in your case it is not. The only time you own something in Thailand is when your money stays in your offshore banking account. You as a foreigner have zero rights. It does not matter if you have the best lawyer in the land. Renting on a signed agreement and a six-month up payment system is your best bet. No other deal will get you more satisfaction and better results than that. Have a good relationship with your land owner and you are in pound seats. All changes/improvements whatsoever you want to do, consult them and if permission is granted put it on paper and signed at a Police Station. Each person has a copy and everybody is happy. There might be a fee involved but much less than what you stand to lose in total.

  • @Faryalfamily
    @Faryalfamily 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for sharing the important information. All these options are really risky if you have only limited money. If you are screwed then game over.
    Is there any way to come to Thailand and get the citizenship through the neutralisation process?
    I mean no marriage, no work visa.
    Maybe come as a tourist then extend the visa for 5 years. Then apply for the citizenship?
    Can you please advise on that?
    We are currently on turkey but willing to move.

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      visaguide.world/asia/thailand-visa/citizenship/ 🙏

  • @pmrose18
    @pmrose18 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bought 8 rai for 800k ten years ago (100k rai) Hua Hin area, road , electric, water

  • @clausbohm9807
    @clausbohm9807 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeh, we own a house and land outside Udon Thani north about 12 Km and off the main road on 2021.

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice one 🙏

    • @clausbohm9807
      @clausbohm9807 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@freddyjingjo When I get back I will see if you want to meet up!

  • @LaMaiStyle
    @LaMaiStyle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I recognize udon airport. Fly in and out to visit family when I’m in Thailand

  • @bounthavygoytphoneyavong3204
    @bounthavygoytphoneyavong3204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What up... Family ...u smart man...

  • @ninjaturtle6106
    @ninjaturtle6106 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In Malaysia..a Foreigner can own land in his/her name depending on the title. Anybody can own a CL title land (Country Lease) but not an NT (Native Title). However CL lands are way more expensive than NT lands. Mainly bcos banks prefer to finance CL lands with higher margin. The reason is, incase of foreclosure, there's more market for CL.

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🙏

    • @ninjaturtle6106
      @ninjaturtle6106 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@freddyjingjo
      I forgot to mention that Native Title lands can be subleased for 30 yrs like in Thailand.

  • @LaMaiStyle
    @LaMaiStyle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That seems like a lot of money. In the states, a property lot in a nice subdivision goes for about $80,000.

  • @inked-qt
    @inked-qt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can fully understand buying near family especially with a young daughter. Same situation as us with a 4 year old we have 4 rai and built a nice modern house on it for well under 2m baht total. A bit amazed at you paying 2m for land alone but hard to judge location etc from a TH-cam video.

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I hear you there mate 🙏 it was kinda pricey but now it’s hers forever, what’s done is done ✔️

  • @tanchye1720
    @tanchye1720 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You bought this land at the suburb areas. A land at the village will be much cheaper if one intended to buy.
    I bought a piece, an area of a tennis court in Laem Thong, Nakhon Phanom for my god son whom I help to care for him since he was born. I also sponsor in his university education in BK now & he will be graduating at the end of this year, 2022.
    I knew his dad 30yrs ago when he was working as a construction worker in Singapore.
    p.s. Best wishes to you & your family.
    You have a beautiful daughter. 👧

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah wow, much respect mate 🙏

  • @tuffynor
    @tuffynor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good land smart buy. Busy main road, that land will only increase in value.

  • @Nogod14
    @Nogod14 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sorry just a question. When you said the leasehold option, if the Thai owner of the land passes away…. You didn’t mean that the relatives can take the land back within the 30 year agreed lease ? Do you mean at the end of the lease ? Surely if you’re 10 years in and your landowner dies they can’t just break contract once they have inherited it. I get they can stop agree to not renew it after 30 but can you just clarify this

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The contract is a contract, but yes once the lease is over they as owners can take back the land. These things are all theory based because 30 years is a long time.. not sure how many cases (good or bad) are documented :)

  • @fl1barrypiper793
    @fl1barrypiper793 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @14:30 If you have a lease, aren't you safe for at least the term of the lease (30 years in this case)? Even if the original owner dies and the new owner doesn't want you on their property, there is nothing they can do about it because you have a lease. Are you saying the new owner can cancel the lease?

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Correct, you are safe for the original term of the lease. Where it gets precarious is when renewing or extending on a new lease

  • @mitmobile5755
    @mitmobile5755 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Beginning interesting are the Mitel aend the aend 🧐

  • @mdsantoro21
    @mdsantoro21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it zoned residential or commercial since it’s on the hwy?

  • @Ned88Man
    @Ned88Man ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey man. I am also living in Nong Bua Lam Phu...What part are you in?

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  ปีที่แล้ว

      We dont live there, we are in Pattaya at the moment. The land is on the main Hwy to bangkok, opposite “phandon village” where the family lives

  • @GlowWorm1974
    @GlowWorm1974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    was hoping for info about houses that sit on land, can aussie build house and own the building, on leased land, then sell the house and profit after lease finish?

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Anything you build on the land is yours. It’s possible to resell the house to someone else along with the lease (the land owner would have to be in agreement).

    • @GlowWorm1974
      @GlowWorm1974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@freddyjingjo thanks, good videos also, thanks

  • @quackersna
    @quackersna ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. My lot here is double the average size, but my house is on 2 acres. I'm not sure what I would even build on 0.35 acres. Is that the average lot size in Thailand?

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Land here is measure in Rai (40m x 40m) so yes very common

    • @quackersna
      @quackersna ปีที่แล้ว

      @@freddyjingjo ty for the info. I like how it's right on a highway. Would be a great business location.

  • @chiraglucky6271
    @chiraglucky6271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Agree

  • @jimsinthailand
    @jimsinthailand ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you pay cash oronthly installment?

  • @canadians2214
    @canadians2214 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My comment is how come ex pats buy land in northeast Thailand, because it is cheap. I saw on the map it is way up there near Laos. I surely would not want to live that far away. What you described about the village with a very small population, where do you buy all of your food stuff, and all other commodities. Which probably would be quite expensive. I know my title says Canadians(where I was born and raised) but I am American by (immigration). My American side of me goes back about 200 years. This is about all I have to say. When are you planning the construction of your home, I would to follow along on this process.

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your comment, no plans to build anything on the land, let alone live there at this stage. Happy to leave all that work to the daughter 🙏 if anything changes we will be sure to document the process here. Thanks again 🙏

  • @jomontanee
    @jomontanee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your daughter is so adorable💞💗💕 You just get one new subscriber now! ME!!
    Ps. A new law of Thailand require you to cultivate something on your land or you will be charged tax hugely.

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks, the family are planting something or other next month. Works for me 🙏

  • @TheArtofEngineering
    @TheArtofEngineering 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Isaan is the best... love the food...love the earthy people!!!

  • @joet2975
    @joet2975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yeah nothing like overpaying for land on a noisy busy road that you don't intend to build on. What was it that PT Barnum once said?

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching 🙏

  • @supersonicsid5930
    @supersonicsid5930 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the information, I would love to buy a 3 bedroom property with pool and a bit of garden but I’m already married to a Vietnamese, I don’t want to lease for a 30 year period and setting up a company I would have to submit my accounts, hire an accountant and form a proper business. I don’t want to do any of former . It’s a shame the laws are so stringent as the property in Thailand is at least 3 or 4 times cheaper than it is in Vietnam. Your daughter is as cute as a button, cheers .

  • @jpark7777
    @jpark7777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you have a lender that will finance Americans purchasing Condos in Thailand? Thank you

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s a long conversation, consult an expert that can give you up to date information

  • @Nautilus1972
    @Nautilus1972 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's the last place in Thailand I'd set up home, but each to their own. That looks extremely expensive too, for such an undesirable area of Thailand. Looks about 200K tops.

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup that pretty much sums up the video :) cheers 🙏

    • @ebaystars
      @ebaystars ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah I was surprised at the price we have prime land here (we are developers) in Pran Buri 20km south of Hua Hin and we are selling it at 2m for now inland 1.5 km where chanote land "on the beach" is 45million TB! Being married helps the situation too Just give the land to your wife forget all this ownership crap, if you love and trust her that goes a long way in Thailand to having a comfortable life - secure future - but of course I married a Chiang Rai (Up North lady, culturally VERY different)!

  • @navajo6931
    @navajo6931 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice village
    I am indigenous Montagnard Jarai I like to visit Thailand one day my sister refugees in Thailand

  • @brunoheggli2888
    @brunoheggli2888 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How about buying land in Uganda?

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Uganda 🇺🇬 is a bit out of my territory :)

  • @mitmobile5755
    @mitmobile5755 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1.600m2one Rai 40•40m,Nan400m2 20•20m,
    Hong 100m2 20•5m

  • @jasenwright1178
    @jasenwright1178 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    There's an arrogant foreigner here in Rayong that is known for boasting about what he has and what he has bought! I asked him, how can you call it 'Your land, your house'? He replied : 'Everything is in his wife's name. She was gambling and drinking and became 'unstable'. *( True) So, he says he went to a Thai lawyer and got all the land and properties signed over to him so she could not access any value! I replied then she is technically NOT the legal owner and you being a foreigner cannot own land! He replied: The Lawyer has all the paperwork and he is a good friend of his! There you go! Work that one out! When the 'wife's' family want money --the wife will have to obey! The arrogant foreigner will get a gun to his head! Thai company as in #1 must be 51% in Thai name(s). Max you may get is 49% --beware! You do not control the company and the signatories could be 'fixed'. #2 . You do not own the land. #3 Leasing for 30 years? I don't know of anyone who has done that has reached the 30 years as yet as this law hasn't been in place for 30 years at time of posting! Most want to 'sell out ' cheaply during the latter years of the lease! Serious loss of value! Beware the lease may NOT be re validated or re issued! Good luck with your venture and beware of who you deal with! I hope you can speak Thai!!

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🙏

    • @Owlerycrinkie0918
      @Owlerycrinkie0918 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would never buy any land/property in Thailand. Too many risks and I don’t trust anybody. I’d rather just rent until I die if I were to retire in Thailand.

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Owlerycrinkie0918 valid point 🙏

    • @ebaystars
      @ebaystars ปีที่แล้ว

      oh yes another horror story

    • @titiwa5768
      @titiwa5768 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Reality.

  • @margarettownsley9500
    @margarettownsley9500 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the video I’ve enjoyed your information at least your daughter will inherit the land I personally don’t have enough trust to put anything in someone else’s name but I understand we are all different

  • @dels_sai
    @dels_sai 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here in the Phils., we call it house blessings. We invite a priest to bless every corner of the house with neighbors and friends and lots of foods🙂

  • @CryptoCoinGrowth
    @CryptoCoinGrowth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Different for us citizens.. Pursuant to the provisions of the U.S.-Thai Treaty of Amity, American citizens or American corporations can own entities here in Thailand in a manner substantially different from other foreign nationals. So notably, Americans can own a company or companies essentially a hundred percent.

    • @freddyjingjo
      @freddyjingjo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The target is different for everyone I would imagine 🙏 homework is essential 👍 good luck

    • @jasenwright1178
      @jasenwright1178 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Correct ! I bought land and built a factory on 14 Rai --Working for an American company investing and setting up here in Thailand. Again, a good lawyer was essential!

    • @ubonrat8653
      @ubonrat8653 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@paulbarclay4114 No they cannot, you have to be a Thai citizen

    • @ebaystars
      @ebaystars ปีที่แล้ว

      yes