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Kirby Scofield

Founder of BAANLYY · International real estate broker, investor & relocation specialist

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A RealTrends-verified #2 team in Las Vegas and Nevada — one of America’s top brokerages, which Kirby still leads today alongside BAANLYY.

#2
Las Vegas & Nevada team
$209.7M
Sold in 2025 · 479 deals
$2B+
Career sales volume
7,500+
Career transactions
5.0★
1,057 Zillow reviews
4.9★
342 Google reviews
15+ yrs
Broker since 2010
MRP · RSPS
Designations
Scofield Group ↗RealTrends Verified ↗Zillow · 5.0★ ↗LinkedIn ↗

Independently verified by RealTrends (2025) and Zillow. Scofield Group is an independent Nevada brokerage.

Kirby Scofield is the founder of BAANLYY, the independent English-language knowledge platform for living in Thailand, and the founder and broker of Scofield Group, an independent Nevada real estate brokerage. As an international real estate broker, investor and relocation specialist, his work centres on one question: how can someone move, live and invest across borders with clear, honest, verifiable information?

Working across international real estate markets and Thailand's rental and investment landscape, Kirby has walked buildings, pulled land and immigration records, tracked rents and yields across Bangkok's neighbourhoods, and guided renters, buyers, retirees, digital nomads and corporate movers through the practical realities of visas, banking, contracts and settling in. BAANLYY is where that field research becomes structured, citable guidance.

Every article Kirby publishes on BAANLYY is written from primary and official sources — Thai Immigration, the Land Department, the Board of Investment, the Revenue Department, the Bank of Thailand and other authorities — and is reviewed and dated so readers always know how current it is. BAANLYY is a data-and-tools platform and knowledge hub, not a broker or property manager, and never takes paid placement in its editorial content.

Credentials

Professional background

Expertise

Areas of expertise

Relocating to ThailandForeign property ownership in ThailandThailand rentals and lease agreementsThailand real estate investment and rental yieldsThailand visas (DTV, LTR, retirement, Elite, education, marriage)Bangkok neighbourhoods, condominiums and towersCost of living, banking and money transfers in ThailandInternational relocation and cross-border investing
Published work

Guides & research by Kirby Scofield

Thailand Visa Knowledge CenterProperty Education CenterRelocation HubMarket Data & TrendsMoney & BankingBangkok NeighbourhoodsCulture & EtiquetteHistory of Thailand
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Latest research & reporting

Moving Pets to Thailand: A Housing Planning Guide
Moving a dog or cat to Thailand requires two separate plans: lawful animal importation and housing that genuinely accepts the animal. Complete the Department of Livestock Development process first, then verify the building's written pet rules before committing to a lease.
Pet Friendly · October 1, 2026
Renting While Waiting for Long-Term Visa Approval in Thailand
A pending visa application is not the same as an approved visa or an extension of current immigration permission. Housing should preserve flexibility until the applicant has verified approval, issuance requirements and a lawful timeline for remaining in Thailand.
Visa & Housing · September 17, 2026
Choosing an International School by Bangkok District: An Evaluation Framework
The right school district depends on the child's curriculum, admissions stage, support needs and daily transport — not a universal league table. Verify the school's legal status, approved curriculum, quality-assurance evidence and actual commute before choosing housing.
Education · August 24, 2026
Living Near BTS or MRT: How to Evaluate a Daily Commute
Distance to a station is only one part of a commute. Measure the full door-to-door trip, including the walking route, station entrance, wait, transfers, destination exit and final connection at the times you will actually travel.
Transport Impact · August 13, 2026
Choosing a Bangkok Neighbourhood: A Practical Framework
Skip the "best neighbourhood" rankings. This is a step-by-step framework -- rail line first, life-stage fit second, unit third -- for choosing where to live in Bangkok based on your own commute, budget, and daily routine.
Neighborhood Guides · August 6, 2026
Health Insurance Requirements for Thai Long-Stay Visas
O-A retirement visa applicants need USD 100,000 in health coverage; the related O-X visa carries a lower, older THB 400,000/40,000 minimum; LTR applicants can substitute a bank deposit; and DTV applicants may not need insurance at all, depending on the embassy. Here's what's confirmed against official Thai government sources, and what to double-check before you buy a policy.
Healthcare · August 6, 2026
Coworking Spaces and Remote-Work Setup in Thailand
A look at the DTV visa, internet infrastructure, and coworking scene that make remote work in Thailand practical in 2026 -- plus the SIM and TM30 rules newcomers often miss.
Neighborhood Guides · August 6, 2026
Finding Pet-Friendly Condos in Thailand: How to Verify a Building's Pet Policy
A listing labelled "pet-friendly" is only a lead, not proof. Verify the current condominium regulations, juristic-person procedures, landlord permission and lease terms for the exact animal before paying.
Pet Friendly · August 6, 2026
Thai Public Holidays and Songkran: What Closes and When
Government offices, banks, and the Immigration Bureau close nationwide for Songkran (April 13-15, 2026) and 17 other gazetted holidays confirmed against the Bank of Thailand's official calendar. Here's exactly what shuts down, what stays open, the corrected 2026 alcohol-sale rules, and how to avoid a paperwork delay.
Neighborhood Guides · August 6, 2026
Drinking Water and Water Quality in Thai Condos
MWA and PWA treat water to WHO standards at the source, but a 2024 Bangkok condo outbreak shows the real risk is in poorly maintained rooftop and underground storage tanks.
Healthcare · August 6, 2026
Buying vs Renting in Thailand as a Foreigner: How to Decide
Buying gets you a freehold condo title (within the 49% foreign quota) or a capped 30-year leasehold; renting keeps you liquid and mobile. Here is what the law, the taxes, and a 2025 Supreme Court ruling actually mean for your decision.
Foreign Buyer · August 6, 2026
Emergency Numbers and Safety Basics for Foreign Residents in Thailand
Thailand has no single 911 — dial 191 for police, 199 for fire and rescue, 1669 for ambulance, and 1155 for the English-speaking Tourist Police. Here is what to save in your phone before you need it, verified against each service's own official page.
Neighborhood Guides · August 6, 2026

Get in touch

Kirby also leads Scofield Group, an independent Nevada brokerage covering Las Vegas, Henderson and Summerlin — the place to start if you’re selling a U.S. home before a move abroad. For anything Thailand, reach BAANLYY by email (best for international) at hello@baanlyy.com, or on LINE @baanlyy within Thailand.

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Last reviewed 1 July 2026. BAANLYY provides general information only — not legal, immigration, tax or financial advice.