Thread: Is it a good time to buy rice/farmland.?

Actually, never mind, I'm just juggling you bud.

Enjoy the scrub.

Originally Posted by Pragmatic

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

You may be forced to sell and split any profit 50/50. At least that is what I had to do in the US. An equal split in all personal property is also required in Thailand if purchased while married.

I understand but can I just say I'm happily married and no visions of getting a divorce.

Divorces are actually very different than to the West.

One member can't just decide they want one and that's it. They need to show (and prove, if need be) a legit reason for it. This reason can't have happened more than 1 yr previous, etc etc.

If either is opposed to it, it's as much as a 'mind field' as Chico buying his land.

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

A claim on the land, as a falang? Extraordinary.

A farang can inherit land on the death of his wife. He can hold the land for 12 months and then the land has to be sold/given to a Thai. Check it out CJ. It's about the only time a farang can own land in Thailand.

Originally Posted by Pragmatic

A farang can inherit land on the death of his wife. He can hold the land for 12 months and then the land has to be sold/given to a Thai. Check it out CJ. It's about the only time a farang can own land in Thailand.

Yes, I was aware of that but to my mind it hardly means ownership.
You've got 12 months to move your shit out.
End of story.

Originally Posted by Luigi

^^ Actually they can, 1 rai, 40m+ investment etc.



So who owns it? Do you know?

The crown.

^^^^
Not so sure about that. I had a UK friend get divorced from his Thai wife a couple of years ago and all he had to do is go down to the Amphur and sign some papers. He said it was easy as chips, to quote him exactly.

Originally Posted by Luigi

Originally Posted by Pragmatic

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

You may be forced to sell and split any profit 50/50. At least that is what I had to do in the US. An equal split in all personal property is also required in Thailand if purchased while married.

I understand but can I just say I'm happily married and no visions of getting a divorce.

Divorces are actually very different than to the West.

One member can't just decide they want one and that's it. They need to show (and prove, if need be) a legit reason for it. This reason can't have happened more than 1 yr previous, etc etc.

If either is opposed to it, it's as much as a 'mind field' as Chico buying his land.

After 4 years of separation you can divorce without agreement.

Chico has never bought land his wife has.

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

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Not so sure about that. I had a UK friend get divorced from his Thai wife a couple of years ago and all he had to do is go down to the Amphur and sign some papers. He said it was easy as chips, to quote him exactly.

Was she contesting it?

If it's amicable then you just go down and sign.

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

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Not so sure about that. I had a UK friend get divorced from his Thai wife a couple of years ago and all he had to do is go down to the Amphur and sign some papers. He said it was easy as chips, to quote him exactly.

Both have to agree though.

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

You've got 12 months to move your shit out. End of story.

No you have 12 months to find a buyer. Ask the right price and you may come up trumps. Something is better than nothing. A Dutch auction springs to mind.

Originally Posted by Luigi

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

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Not so sure about that. I had a UK friend get divorced from his Thai wife a couple of years ago and all he had to do is go down to the Amphur and sign some papers. He said it was easy as chips, to quote him exactly.

Was she contesting it?

If it's amicable then you just go down and sign.

Ha did yours agree

bet she ran as you where a cheap charlie condo buyer.

Originally Posted by Pragmatic

No you have 12 months to find a buyer. Ask the right price and you may come up trumps. Something is better than nothing. A Dutch auction springs to mind.

Hmmm, maybe. I wish you luck if you should ever have to go down this road.

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

Not so sure about that. I had a UK friend get divorced from his Thai wife a couple of years ago and all he had to do is go down to the Amphur and sign some papers. He said it was easy as chips, to quote him exactly.

If both parties agree to the divorce and all claims are amicably settled then I'm told in and out 20 minutes.

So your second sentence also refers to a contested divorce. Any contested divorce is a mine field, no matter the country.

His was not contested and very simple to do. Mine was contested and took two years and a lot of money. Wouldn't wish it on anyone.

Could always go for adverse possession.

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

Hmmm, maybe. I wish you luck if you should ever have to go down this road.

Not a chance in a million years.

Jeez all you guys talking about Divorce,find the right lady and you have it made.

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

I had a UK friend get divorced from his Thai wife a couple of years ago and all he had to do is go down to the Amphur and sign some papers. He said it was easy as chips, to quote him exactly.

Yup, my old mate Sherlock got divorced in an afternoon. A few papers to sign by both parties and job done.
She agreed to it of course and did quite nicely out of the deal, got the house etc.
He was just pleased to be shot of the whole affair.
He legged it back to the ME and earnt some more money and has now got another young thing.
Dajavu methinks.

Originally Posted by Chico

Jeez all you guys talking about Divorce,find the right lady and you have it made.

I'm not braggin but my missus does everything for me. I don't put toothpaste on my brush. I've never cut my nails in 11 years. I get massaged every night before bed etc. I could go on but.................

Originally Posted by Chico

Well Today before the Mango tree got felled,my wife took along some food and had a little chat with the tree.

He assures me we are in for some very good luck as friday is a good day to cut trees.

I'm sorry, mate but are we to understand that your good wife is of the male persuasion?

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

I'm sorry, mate but are we to understand that your good wife is of the male persuasion?

Live and let live. You poof Chico.

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

Originally Posted by Chico

Well Today before the Mango tree got felled,my wife took along some food and had a little chat with the tree.

He assures me we are in for some very good luck as friday is a good day to cut trees.

I'm sorry, mate but are we to understand that your good wife is of the male persuasion?

You wish

Does anyone know if I can provide links instead of posting pics.

Originally Posted by Chico

You wish

Errrr..... nope, I don't think I do.

Or perhaps I just don't care.

You married a bloke, a tree, a lady person.... each to their own mate, each to their own.