
Thailand’s New Accommodation Law: What It Means for Hotels, Airbnb and Short-Term Rentals
Thailand is preparing to replace the Hotel Act B.E. 2547 (2004). In July 2026, the House of Representatives accepted in principle proposed amendments to the
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Thailand is preparing to replace the Hotel Act B.E. 2547 (2004). In July 2026, the House of Representatives accepted in principle proposed amendments to the

The appeal is obvious. A lifetime usufruct registered on a Chanote gives the holder rights of possession, use, enjoyment, and even rental income, all without

Thailand remains a top destination for conferences, trade shows, and corporate events in the region. However, new rules on visa-exempt entry have created a real

Thailand’s enforcement of restrictions on foreign land ownership and nominee arrangements has become increasingly active during 2025 through 2026. The latest development, dated yesterday, is

Thailand’s nominee problem has long been discussed in hushed tones at expat dinners and property expos, with some less scrupulous agents offering various means of

This guidance is intended for foreign nationals and Thai nationals who are the subject of a formal investigation into alleged nominee shareholding arrangements. Such investigations

The Hotel Act: Why Nightly Rentals Are Illegal Thailand’s legal framework imposes strict prohibitions on short term rental activity, particularly within condominium buildings. Under the

Thailand’s Board of Investment has revised its project monitoring schedule, replacing twice-yearly progress reports with quarterly submissions. The first deadline is 31 May 2026. This

Thailand’s proposed 3-million-baht investment visa could create a new pathway for long-term stay through property investment. But with key regulations and certification procedures still unpublished, the program remains unavailable for now.

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical tree indigenous to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, where its leaves have been used in traditional practices for centuries. In
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