{"ai_json_enabled":true,"answer":"Request the building permit, approved plans, completion or inspection records where applicable, and evidence that the building sits within the correct land boundaries. Compare the documents with the actual structure, including extensions, pools, walls and outbuildings. Unapproved changes can affect insurance, finance, resale and future work. A lawyer and qualified inspector should review both the paperwork and the physical property. The visible evidence can guide the question, while current details still need confirmation. Treat the answer as background for a more specific follow-up.","category":"Due Diligence & Contracts","category_slug":"due-diligence","confidence":"generated_from_public_sources","created_at":"2025-11-04T11:26:00+00:00","daily_publish_cap":2,"date_published":"2025-11-04","display_date":"2025-11-04","drip_status":"published_seed","freshness_warning":"Property prices, availability, construction progress, rental rules and legal requirements can change. Confirm current details with the developer, seller, property manager, Thai lawyer or qualified adviser.","id":"qa-00039-how-do-i-check-building-permits-and-ap","image_ids":[],"json_url":"/answer/how-do-i-check-building-permits-and-approved-plans.json","last_updated":"2026-07-16T11:03:21+00:00","public_disclaimer":"This is general property guide information only, not legal, tax, financial or investment advice. Confirm the current position before signing documents or transferring funds.","publish_status":"published","published_at":"2025-11-04T11:26:00+00:00","question":"How do I check building permits and approved plans?","question_intent":"manual","rss_enabled":true,"rss_pub_date":"Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:26:00 GMT","schema_enabled":true,"site_key":"khao-lak-property-guide","slug":"how-do-i-check-building-permits-and-approved-plans","source":"editorial_rebalance_v1","source_record_ids":[],"source_type":"editorial_rebalance_v1","source_urls":[],"status":"published","tags":["manual","reviewed"]}