Married To Thai National

[PattayaPhom]

So if a foreigner is married to a Thai national and that Thai wishes to purchase land with money that has been accumulated jointly since being married, why are land offices still requesting that the foreigner signs a declaration stating the funds were the Thai's prior to marriage?...surely that is illegal?

[Pib]

Why should it be illegal since it's Thai law.

[mike123ca]

To ensure that you have no claim to the land.

As a added bonus, if your wife passes away and their is a will stating that you are to receive all her property. If their is any land, you will be required to sell it within a year.

[TommoPhysicist]

Because you (the foreigner) aren't allowed to own land, in person or by proxy.

If you buy with joint money, the land will be 50% yours and so not lawful.