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Confirm the current position before signing documents or transferring funds.","publish_status":"published","published_at":"2026-07-11T04:44:07+00:00","question":"What is withholding tax on a property sale?","question_intent":"manual","rss_enabled":true,"rss_pub_date":"Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:44:07 GMT","schema_enabled":true,"site_key":"khao-lak-property-guide","slug":"what-is-withholding-tax-on-a-property-sale","source":"manual","source_record_ids":[],"source_type":"manual","source_urls":["https://www.rd.go.th/english/6045.html","https://www.rd.go.th/english/37748.html"],"status":"published","tags":["manual","reviewed"]},{"ai_json_enabled":true,"answer":"Specific business tax can apply to certain sales of immovable property treated as commercial or profitable, subject to exemptions and fact-specific rules. If it does not apply, stamp duty may be relevant instead. The seller\u2019s acquisition date, use and legal status can affect the result. Obtain a current calculation before agreeing how costs will be shared. This is general educational information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Property structures, taxes, licences and registration practice can change or depend on the facts. Use an independent Thai lawyer and, where relevant, a qualified accountant before committing money or signing documents.","category":"Property Costs and Taxes","category_slug":"property-costs-and-taxes","confidence":"generated_from_public_sources","created_at":"2026-07-11T04:44:07+00:00","daily_publish_cap":2,"date_published":"2026-07-11","display_date":"2026-07-11","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-00061-when-can-specific-business-tax-apply","image_ids":["klpg_img_0413","klpg_img_0419","klpg_img_0420","klpg_img_0423"],"json_url":"/answer/when-can-specific-business-tax-apply.json","last_updated":"2026-07-11T04:44:07+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":"2026-07-11T04:44:07+00:00","question":"When can specific business tax apply?","question_intent":"manual","rss_enabled":true,"rss_pub_date":"Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:44:07 GMT","schema_enabled":true,"site_key":"khao-lak-property-guide","slug":"when-can-specific-business-tax-apply","source":"manual","source_record_ids":[],"source_type":"manual","source_urls":["https://www.rd.go.th/english/6045.html","https://www.rd.go.th/english/37748.html"],"status":"published","tags":["manual","reviewed"]},{"ai_json_enabled":true,"answer":"The Revenue Department\u2019s stamp-duty schedule includes leases of land and buildings. The amount depends on rent, key money and lease period, and the responsible party should be identified. Registration fees and other taxes can also arise. A long lease should be reviewed and costed as a complete transaction rather than treating stamp duty as the only expense. This is general educational information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Property structures, taxes, licences and registration practice can change or depend on the facts. Use an independent Thai lawyer and, where relevant, a qualified accountant before committing money or signing documents.","category":"Property Costs and Taxes","category_slug":"property-costs-and-taxes","confidence":"generated_from_public_sources","created_at":"2026-07-11T04:44:07+00:00","daily_publish_cap":2,"date_published":"2026-07-11","display_date":"2026-07-11","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-00062-is-stamp-duty-payable-on-leases","image_ids":["klpg_img_0413","klpg_img_0420","klpg_img_0423","klpg_img_0419"],"json_url":"/answer/is-stamp-duty-payable-on-leases.json","last_updated":"2026-07-11T04:44:07+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":"2026-07-11T04:44:07+00:00","question":"Is stamp duty payable on leases?","question_intent":"manual","rss_enabled":true,"rss_pub_date":"Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:44:07 GMT","schema_enabled":true,"site_key":"khao-lak-property-guide","slug":"is-stamp-duty-payable-on-leases","source":"manual","source_record_ids":[],"source_type":"manual","source_urls":["https://www.rd.go.th/english/37773.html"],"status":"published","tags":["manual","reviewed"]},{"ai_json_enabled":true,"answer":"Budget for land and building tax where applicable, insurance, utilities, internet, security, common or management fees, pool care, garden care, air-conditioning service, pest prevention, repairs and periodic repainting or roof work. Rental owners also need cleaning, linen, guest support, commissions, accounting and tax. Ask for real historical bills rather than using a seller\u2019s round-number estimate. This is general educational information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Property structures, taxes, licences and registration practice can change or depend on the facts. Use an independent Thai lawyer and, where relevant, a qualified accountant before committing money or signing documents.","category":"Property Costs and Taxes","category_slug":"property-costs-and-taxes","confidence":"generated_from_public_sources","created_at":"2026-07-11T04:44:07+00:00","daily_publish_cap":2,"date_published":"2026-07-11","display_date":"2026-07-11","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-00063-what-annual-costs-should-a-villa-owner","image_ids":["klpg_img_0366","klpg_img_0262","klpg_img_0257","klpg_img_0393"],"json_url":"/answer/what-annual-costs-should-a-villa-owner-budget-for.json","last_updated":"2026-07-11T04:44:07+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":"2026-07-11T04:44:07+00:00","question":"What annual costs should a villa owner budget for?","question_intent":"manual","rss_enabled":true,"rss_pub_date":"Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:44:07 GMT","schema_enabled":true,"site_key":"khao-lak-property-guide","slug":"what-annual-costs-should-a-villa-owner-budget-for","source":"manual","source_record_ids":[],"source_type":"manual","source_urls":["https://www.rd.go.th/english/6045.html","https://www.rd.go.th/english/37748.html"],"status":"published","tags":["manual","reviewed"]}]}