How Can I Verify Foreign Quota & Independent Advice before Proceeding?

Start by asking the project for its official foreign-ownership quota status and how much is still available. Request documents or a letter from the land office confirming the quota and the unit’s eligibility, and cross-check this with the property title papers to ensure the unit is within the quota. Engage an independent Thai lawyer to review the sale contract, title documents, and any vendor disclosures—make sure the lawyer has no ties to the seller or their advisers. Avoid using advisers connected to the seller for due diligence. Compare the property’s projected costs and ongoing fees against the disclosures, and verify permits and encumbrances through the correct government records. Document every check in writing and obtain written confirmations of protections like refund rights or termination if quota or documents are not correct. If quota is uncertain or if the adviser is not independent, consider other options or properties and seek independent tax or financial advice about implications.