{"_editor_airtable_record_id":"recUS5tCEErBG6f3i","ai_json_enabled":true,"answer":"Ask the reservation document to spell out escrow or trust arrangements: who holds the funds, where they\u2019re kept, and under what conditions they\u2019re released. Confirm the exact refund triggers (e.g., title, permits, financing, due diligence) and who can authorize refunds. Require a written schedule of release steps, the parties who must sign, and any deadlines that do not remove your rights to inspect documents. Keep all evidence in one file: title searches, permits, plans, translations, inspection reports and receipts. If possible, have the terms reviewed by an independent Thai lawyer to ensure the deposit is truly held in escrow and that release conditions are legally enforceable. Only proceed if due diligence is satisfied and the funds are protected by a clear, written agreement.","answer_source":"openai_conversational_breadcrumb","category":"Due Diligence & Contracts","category_slug":"due-diligence","confidence":"grounded_in_approved_property_guide_context","created_at":"2026-09-22T23:15:37+00:00","daily_publish_cap":3,"date_published":"2026-09-22","display_date":"2026-09-22","drip_batch":"2026-09-23","drip_status":"daily_auto_published","freshness_warning":"Property prices, availability, construction progress, rental rules, development policies and legal requirements can change. Confirm current details with the developer, seller, property manager, qualified Thai lawyer or appropriate professional.","id":"phuket-property-guide--daily-20260923-03-5b221dba26","image_ids":["[\"[\\\"phpg_img_949eca25_007\\\"\"","\"\\\"phpg_img_949eca25_009\\\"\"","\"\\\"phpg_img_949eca25_010\\\"\"","\"\\\"phpg_img_949eca25_006\\\"\"","\"\\\"phpg_img_949eca25_008\\\"]\"]"],"json_url":"/answer/how-can-i-ensure-the-deposit-is-held-in-escrow-and-release-terms-are-clear.json","last_updated":"2026-09-22T23:15:37+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":true,"published_at":"2026-09-22T23:15:37+00:00","qa_id":"phuket-property-guide--daily-20260923-03-5b221dba26","question":"How can I ensure the deposit is held in escrow and release terms are clear?","question_intent":"evidence","rss_enabled":true,"rss_pub_date":"Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:15:37 GMT","schema_enabled":true,"site_key":"phuket-property-guide","slug":"how-can-i-ensure-the-deposit-is-held-in-escrow-and-release-terms-are-clear","source":"daily_auto_digital_twin_property_guide","source_record_ids":["[]"],"source_type":"daily_auto_digital_twin_property_guide","source_urls":["[]"],"status":"published","tags":["[\"conversation follow-up\"","\"daily_property_guide\"","\"Due Diligence & Contracts\"","\"daily_auto\"","\"digital_twin\"]"],"updated_at":"2026-09-22T23:15:37+00:00"}