Can a Forienger put his name in Blue Book

Post by **pal52** » August 9, 2015, 10:14 am

I have bought a Condo & the Chanote is in my name.
The Blue Book I have been given only has the Builders name in it.
Has anyone who has bought a Condo had their name put in the Blue Book.
I want to put my sons name in the blue book but I have been told I need the Builder to sign the documents as they are the Principle name in the book.

Post by **kubotatim** » August 9, 2015, 10:44 am

Is your son Thai? you can have a yellow book, blue books are only for Thais.

Post by **pal52** » August 9, 2015, 10:54 am

kubotatim wrote:Is your son Thai? you can have a yellow book, blue books are only for Thais.

Yes my son is Thai

Post by **kubotatim** » August 9, 2015, 11:01 am

He can have it in his name then, get a new one removing the builder as he no longer lives there.

Post by **kubotatim** » August 9, 2015, 11:02 am

The blue or yellow book are only to record who lives in the property not who owns it.

Post by **pal52** » August 9, 2015, 11:19 am

kubotatim wrote:He can have it in his name then, get a new one removing the builder as he no longer lives there.

He can have his name in it but I do not want to go to the Ampur office wait in a Q & be told I need to get the builder to sign to put his name in it.

Logic tells me if I take the Chanote & my passport I should be able to add his name to the blue book but this is Thailand.

At present there is only one name in the book which is the builders.
I have been told only the Principle name in the book (the builder) can add another name.

Post by **pal52** » August 9, 2015, 6:06 pm

pal52 wrote:
kubotatim wrote:He can have it in his name then, get a new one removing the builder as he no longer lives there.
He can have his name in it but I do not want to go to the Ampur office wait in a Q & be told I need to get the builder to sign to put his name in it.

Logic tells me if I take the Chanote & my passport I should be able to add his name to the blue book but this is Thailand.

At present there is only one name in the book which is the builders.
I have been told only the Principle name in the book (the builder) can add another name.

Have contacted the builders today. They do not know if they have to sign paperwork to add a name to the blue book.
Will go to Ampur office tomorrow with passport & Chanote.
If builders signature is required they have said they will come to Ampur Office.
Will post what happens for future reference & information to other members etc.

Post by **pal52** » August 11, 2015, 11:10 am

Have been to Government office today & put my sons name in the Blue Book for the Condo.
Needed 2 copies of Chanote (in my name). 2 copies of my Passport, 2 Copies of my passport translated into Thai.

I asked if I could put my name in the Blue Book.
Talked to one of the Supervisors & she informed me if I go back Thursday with same paperwork again plus the proof I have paid for the Condo (reciept I Got from Land Office with Chanote which I have).

I also need to go back with a Government officer (eg, Policeman, Govt.School Teacher ).
They must appear in person with their ID Card to sign to say I am the person which my Passport shows.

They will then add my name to the Blue Book for the Condo.

Post by **kubotatim** » August 11, 2015, 1:43 pm

I have been told cannot do! so i look forward to your experience. Good Luck.

Post by **pal52** » August 11, 2015, 3:10 pm

Have made arrangements to go on Monday with a Govt official will let you know what happens

Post by **wazza** » August 12, 2015, 4:55 am

So why are you not transferring the Condo into your name ? Maybe its not completed ??

The other thing you need to be clear on, is that the entire ownership of this condo block is at least 51% Thai if Im not mistaken ?

eg 100 Condos and 51 of them are in Thai ownership

Post by **pal52** » August 12, 2015, 5:37 am

Condo is completed & is more than 51% Thai owned.
The Chanote is in my name I so why not put my name in the Blue Book if it is possible as proof of adress/residence.

Post by **wazza** » August 12, 2015, 5:55 am

Good luck with your visit to the Govt office. Take a cut lunch and originals of all your documents with you, as Im sure you might be 1 copy short and that could cost you hours ...

Post by **wazza** » August 18, 2015, 6:22 am

How did you go ??

Post by **maaka** » August 18, 2015, 6:36 am

yes, how did it go

Post by **pal52** » August 18, 2015, 7:11 am

Went yesterday & my name was put in the Blue Book as the owner of the Condo.
However they explained that I could not use the Blue Book as proof of residence.
I had to apply for a Yellow book for proof of residence which I did yesterday.
My sons name was also put in the Blue book as Principal resident.

Post by **pal52** » August 18, 2015, 8:02 am

pal52 wrote:Went yesterday & my name was put in the Blue Book as the owner of the Condo.
However they explained that I could not use the Blue Book as proof of residence.
I had to apply for a Yellow book for proof of residence which I did yesterday.
My sons name was also put in the Blue book as Principal resident.

An interesting point which was brought up was that a foriegner can put his name in any blue book as the owner as long as he can prove he has paid for the property.
I will confirm this on my next visit