{"ai_json_enabled":true,"answer":"It depends entirely on the agreement. Some deposits may be refundable only under specific conditions; others may be forfeited if the buyer withdraws. Buyers should not rely on verbal promises. Refund conditions, due-diligence periods, deadlines and failure scenarios should be written clearly before funds are paid.","category":"Reservation Agreements","category_slug":"reservation-agreements","confidence":"general_guide_information","created_at":"2026-07-06T16:45:00+07:00","daily_publish_cap":3,"date_published":"2026-07-06","display_date":"2026-07-06","drip_status":"published_stage4_local_expansion","freshness_warning":"Property availability, prices, ownership rules, taxes, fees and legal requirements can change. Confirm current details with a qualified Thai lawyer, licensed agent, accountant or relevant professional before signing or transferring funds.","id":"qa-00044-is-a-reservation-deposit-refundable-in-thailand","image_ids":["img-hhpg-reservation-agreements-00b46cad","img-hhpg-reservation-agreement-signing-24bd08dd"],"json_url":"/answer/is-a-reservation-deposit-refundable-in-thailand.json","last_updated":"2026-07-06T16:45:00+07:00","public_disclaimer":"This website provides general Hua Hin property guide information only. It is not legal, financial, tax or investment advice.","publish_status":"published","published_at":"2026-07-06T16:45:00+07:00","question":"Is a reservation deposit refundable in Thailand?","question_intent":"hua_hin_localised_property_guide","rss_enabled":true,"rss_pub_date":"Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0700","schema_enabled":true,"site_key":"hua-hin-property-guide","slug":"is-a-reservation-deposit-refundable-in-thailand","source":"research_seed","source_record_ids":[],"source_type":"research_seed","source_urls":[],"status":"published","tags":["reservation deposit"]}