Visa After Buying A House

[samuiman]

Hi all,

THANK YOU.

Thanks to all the guys and gals who reply to the queries on this site. Its a great source of information. I am a regular reader but this is only my second time to submit a post as most of my questions have been answered by replies to other members posts!

BACKGROUND.

I have been to Thailand a number of times and like a lot of people on this site have a great fondness for the place. So much so that I bought a 99 year lease on a plot of land in a managed estate and my house is due to be completed in Jan 2005.

QUESTION.

After reading through a number of posts, I noted a number of references to getting a visa a bit more easily if you have invested money in the country. My question is, "does buying a house come under this umbrella? Will I be able to get a visa a bit easier if I have invested more than 3 million Baht in a house?

Thanks in advance for all replies and apologies if this question has already been answered!!!!

Samuiman.

[konangrit]

If you're thinking of the one year extension then no, it only applies to approved condominium projects.

[lopburi3]

As said. No. And you might also want to get real legal advise on that 99 year lease.

[Sunbelt Asia]

99 year lease on a plot of land in a managed estate and my house is due to be completed in Jan 2005.

Sorry to say, no such legal lease exists in Thailand.

www.sunbeltasia.com

[samuiman]

99 year lease on a plot of land in a managed estate and my house is due to be completed in Jan 2005

Ooops. Meant to say 33 year lease that can be renewed at least 3 times.

Thanks to all who have replied so far.

Samuiman.