Transactions · Records

Official receipt records for Thai property.

Keep a permanent, reconciled record of every transaction payment.

Answer first

Retain every official Land Office receipt, tax record, bank transfer, foreign-exchange document, professional invoice and signed closing statement. Match each item to the transaction and store clear digital copies with protected originals.

01

Which official records belong in the file?

  • Land Office receipts;
  • tax and duty records;
  • registered transfer documents;
  • mortgage payoff or release records;
  • juristic-person receipts where applicable.
02

Which bank records should be matched?

  • deposit payments;
  • purchase balance;
  • foreign-exchange records;
  • fees and remittances;
  • seller proceeds.
03

How should the file be indexed?

Use the property address or unit, transaction date, payer, recipient, purpose and amount so each record can be traced quickly.

Continue through Money, Owners and the directory.

Reconcile the file before leaving closing.

Confirm every expected document and receipt has been received.

Review money guidance
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which receipts should be kept?

Keep Land Office, tax, bank, professional-fee and handover records connected with the transaction.

Are scans enough?

Keep clear digital copies and protect original documents where the original may later be required.

How should payments be reconciled?

Match each receipt to the contract, closing statement and bank transaction.

Sources & References

Sources & References

Primary and official sources are cited above. Government rules, fees and procedures in Thailand change over time and vary by office; always confirm current requirements with the relevant authority before relying on them. BAANLYY never takes paid placement in editorial content.

Kirby Scofield
By Kirby Scofield
Founder of BAANLYY · International real estate broker, investor & relocation specialist
Last updated 15 July 2026 · Last reviewed 15 July 2026