Renting on a DTV: Signing a Long-Term Lease in Thailand

In this episode, Pear from Siam Legal talks about the legal reality of Renting on a DTV: Signing a Long-Term Lease in Thailand and how to manage a 12-month contract when your visa stamp is only for 180 days. Pear looks at the updated 2026 rental protections from the OCPB (which now cover a much wider range of landlords) and explains your rights regarding deposit caps and government utility rates. This episode also looks at the legal requirement for registering longer leases and how to make sure your housing situation stays stable for the full five years of your visa. Learn more: https://www.siam-legal.com/thailand-visa/dtv-visa-thailand.php ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SIAM LEGAL INTERNATIONAL (Bangkok Office) 18th Floor, Unit 1806 Two Pacific Place, 142 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Phone: TH: +66 2254 8900 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.siam-legal.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us across platforms: 📌Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/ 📌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/ 📌X: https://x.com/SiamLegal 📌TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal 📌LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/ 📌YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal