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**blackjackiisre** · 09-21-2012, 12:38 PM

I think what you said earleir:

Quote[/b] ]Also, there is something to do with nationalistic attitude as well. The idea that 'Thai land' belongs only to 'Thai people' is still strong.

...that is the real reason that foreigners cannot own land in Thailand. Agriculture, manufacturing, and other aspects directly effecting the gross domestic product of Thailand can be worked out. In regards to foreigners buying land, any foreseen problems dealing with Economics can be solved. However, the attitude that "Thai land is only for Thai people" is something that cannot be changed over night. It's just how the citizens feel, and so long as they feel that way, I really don't think that the laws will change.

I would agree with a law which would allow a Thai/Non-thai married couple to purchase a limited amount of land in the name of the Non-Thai national for living and business. Of course, there would have to be some form of clause which would state something like "in the event of a divorce prior to having children, the land under a non-thai nationals name must be sold." This would keep foreigners from getting married to, and immediately divorcing a Thai partner in order to purchase Thai land.

09-21-2012, 12:38 PM	#2
blackjackiisre Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 507 Senior Member	I think what you said earleir: Quote[/b] ]Also, there is something to do with nationalistic attitude as well. The idea that 'Thai land' belongs only to 'Thai people' is still strong. ...that is the real reason that foreigners cannot own land in Thailand. Agriculture, manufacturing, and other aspects directly effecting the gross domestic product of Thailand can be worked out. In regards to foreigners buying land, any foreseen problems dealing with Economics can be solved. However, the attitude that "Thai land is only for Thai people" is something that cannot be changed over night. It's just how the citizens feel, and so long as they feel that way, I really don't think that the laws will change. I would agree with a law which would allow a Thai/Non-thai married couple to purchase a limited amount of land in the name of the Non-Thai national for living and business. Of course, there would have to be some form of clause which would state something like "in the event of a divorce prior to having children, the land under a non-thai nationals name must be sold." This would keep foreigners from getting married to, and immediately divorcing a Thai partner in order to purchase Thai land.
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