Property rental laws

Short Term Rentals in Thailand: Legal Prohibition, Penalties and the Landed Property Exception

The Hotel Act: Why Nightly Rentals Are Illegal Thailand’s legal framework imposes strict prohibitions on short term rental activity, particularly within condominium buildings. Under the Hotel Act B.E. 2547 (2004), any property rented on a nightly or weekly basis for … Read More

Regulation of Short-Term Condominium Rentals in Thailand

Thailand has witnessed a fundamental shift in travellers’ accommodation preferences, driven largely by digital platforms such as Airbnb. This evolution has led many condominium owners to attempt to profit from the demand for short-term stays, effectively transforming residential units into … Read More

Thailand Strengthens Consumer Protections with New Residential Leasing Regulations

Several mandatory provisions have been introduced into short-term leases to address longstanding tenant grievances. Thailand’s Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) has enacted stricter regulations for the residential leasing sector.  The new rules, which come into effect on September … Read More