{"_editor_airtable_record_id":"recBe7FJzA6mTjRMZ","ai_json_enabled":true,"answer":"Begin with the title documents and ownership structure (e.g., Chanote title and how the title is held), plus the contract and seller authority. Then gather encumbrances and any leases, road access details, permits, utilities connections, and estate or common-area rules and fees. Include rental restrictions if applicable, building condition reports, and the expected transfer costs. Request these items in writing and have an independent Thai lawyer check them. The goal is to confirm the exact property, ownership route, and conditions before moving forward, ensuring the documentation supports the intended use of the property.","answer_source":"openai_conversational_breadcrumb","category":"Due Diligence","category_slug":"due-diligence","confidence":"grounded_in_approved_property_guide_context","created_at":"2026-10-18T19:28:23+00:00","daily_publish_cap":3,"date_published":"2026-10-18","display_date":"2026-10-18","drip_batch":"2026-10-19","drip_status":"daily_auto_published","freshness_warning":"Property availability, prices, ownership rules, taxes, fees and legal requirements can change. This guide is general information only. Buyers, sellers, renters and investors should confirm current details with a qualified Thai lawyer, licensed agent, accountant or relevant professional before signing or transferring funds.","id":"hua-hin-property-guide--daily-20261019-03-564740bd5e","image_ids":["[\"[\\\"img-hhpg-due-diligence-for-buyers-21ea1d4c\\\"]\"]"],"json_url":"/answer/which-documents-should-i-request-first-to-start-due-diligence.json","last_updated":"2026-10-18T19:28:23+00:00","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":true,"published_at":"2026-10-18T19:28:23+00:00","qa_id":"hua-hin-property-guide--daily-20261019-03-564740bd5e","question":"Which documents should I request first to start due diligence?","question_intent":"evidence","rss_enabled":true,"rss_pub_date":"Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:28:23 GMT","schema_enabled":true,"site_key":"hua-hin-property-guide","slug":"which-documents-should-i-request-first-to-start-due-diligence","source":"daily_auto_hua_hin_property_guide","source_record_ids":["[]"],"source_type":"daily_auto_hua_hin_property_guide","source_urls":["[]"],"status":"published","tags":["[\"conversation follow-up\"","\"daily_property_guide\"","\"Due Diligence\"","\"daily_auto\"","\"digital_twin\"]"],"updated_at":"2026-10-18T19:28:23+00:00"}