I have been "told" many times that the setback, for planting trees, from a property line is two meters, I have also "heard" that it can be 1/2 meter and have seen oil palms planted at 1 meter.

Does anyone know a correct answer? or is there one?

I am not aware of the official limits, but I can tell you when I was building a house and landscaping in Khon Kaen all we had to do was get the neighbors to sign an agreement saying we could build / plant close to the boundary . Did not cost anything and the man from the land office had all the forms.

I have been "told" many times that the setback, for planting trees, from a property line is two meters, I have also "heard" that it can be 1/2 meter and have seen oil palms planted at 1 meter.

Does anyone know a correct answer? or is there one?

I think it would be similar to most civilized countries ,where it dictates that you cannot/should not allow your tree to encroach or overhang anothers property.

I have not heard of an actual setback distance, so its probably better to plant after consultation with the other property owner. I recollect when I suggested planting euca,s on 6 rai we (she) bought ,I was told in short order that you dont plant trees when your land adjoins rice fields because of the shade factor.

Thanks for the quick replies, looks like a visit to the land office might answer the question.

I have been "told" many times that the setback, for planting trees, from a property line is two meters, I have also "heard" that it can be 1/2 meter and have seen oil palms planted at 1 meter.

Does anyone know a correct answer? or is there one?

I think it would be similar to most civilized countries ,where it dictates that you cannot/should not allow your tree to encroach or overhang anothers property.

I have not heard of an actual setback distance, so its probably better to plant after consultation with the other property owner. I recollect when I suggested planting euca,s on 6 rai we (she) bought ,I was told in short order that you dont plant trees when your land adjoins rice fields because of the shade factor.

Doesn't seem to be a problem with planting trees right next to the property line in my mooban in Pathum Thani.  Note, a mooban, not farm land.

Note, tho, buy Thai law, the neighbor's mangoes than hang over on your side of the lawn are YOURS, and vice versa.

Mac

I have been "told" many times that the setback, for planting trees, from a property line is two meters, I have also "heard" that it can be 1/2 meter and have seen oil palms planted at 1 meter.

Does anyone know a correct answer? or is there one?

I think it would be similar to most civilized countries ,where it dictates that you cannot/should not allow your tree to encroach or overhang anothers property.

I have not heard of an actual setback distance, so its probably better to plant after consultation with the other property owner. I recollect when I suggested planting euca,s on 6 rai we (she) bought ,I was told in short order that you dont plant trees when your land adjoins rice fields because of the shade factor.

Your rice-growing neighbour was also probably concerned about leaching of acids from the euca. leaf litter. A native species, preferably with free fruit overhanging the boundary!, might have been more warmly received.

I have been "told" many times that the setback, for planting trees, from a property line is two meters, I have also "heard" that it can be 1/2 meter and have seen oil palms planted at 1 meter.

Does anyone know a correct answer? or is there one?

I think it would be similar to most civilized countries ,where it dictates that you cannot/should not allow your tree to encroach or overhang anothers property.

I have not heard of an actual setback distance, so its probably better to plant after consultation with the other property owner. I recollect when I suggested planting euca,s on 6 rai we (she) bought ,I was told in short order that you dont plant trees when your land adjoins rice fields because of the shade factor.

Your rice-growing neighbour was also probably concerned about leaching of acids from the euca. leaf litter. A native species, preferably with free fruit overhanging the boundary!, might have been more warmly received.

Must have been the "power of suggestion". I went up to the block the other day and found that the neighbour had planted a double row of eucalyptus on top of the bung wall dividing our paddies.

I "bought" a piece of property some time back and the next door owner had planted his palm trees 1 meter from the property line. His mother was nice enough to come over, be for I asked, and advise me that he who came first got to plant where he wanted.

So who knows, talking usually helps, but not always.

I "bought" a piece of property some time back and the next door owner had planted his palm trees 1 meter from the property line. His mother was nice enough to come over, be for I asked, and advise me that he who came first got to plant where he wanted.

So who knows, talking usually helps, but not always.

So true, I have my doubts as to whether there is legislation in Los re property lines,I know from experience that if you want a boundary fence you pay for it yourself.