Occupying land after years? then own it, yes or no?

[KhnomKhnom]

I keep hearing the word of mouth that if a Thai citizen occupies an empty and otherwise not used piece of land, that person can claim it as his own after some number of years.

Is this true or false?

I have taken care of and minimum-occupied an un-sold lot in a mooban, owned by the original developer or his bank. Can I claim that lot? What occupation proof is needed? Legal actions? Thanks

I also hear that Thai government can claim empty unused land after a number of years, true?

[CiaranO]

Are you thai ? If not you can't own land.

It's been said a million times on TV.

[ThaidDown]

Adverse Possession is recognised under Thai law. Section 1382 of the Thai CCC applies.

Not sure if ' taking care' of the plot would qualify but more info here ...

http://www.tilleke.com/resources/land-ownership-through-adverse-possession

[fatfather]

It is quite common in my area, but only Thais who had built their houses on government land, i.e. around the village, because the family clan is growing. Every few years (5-6/7 years) the local land office representatives look around and check the situation and may grant some families proper paperwork if they claim the land officially. Not possible as a farang or for a farang's Thai wife. Not possible for farm land.

Fatfather

[krisb]

Yep its all yours. Now build a big house and put a big fence around it.

[ldnguy]

Ah, the something for nothing generation.

[ToddinChonburi]

But the keys were in it officer

[ToddinChonburi]

And now you owe all the back taxes.