{"ai_json_enabled":true,"answer":"Check the reservation document for refund triggers and whether the money is held in escrow or a trust account. Confirm who has authority to release funds and whether the deadline requires inspection of documents before money moves. Ask for the exact name of the bank or trust holder, and request written confirmation that deposits are not released until specified due-diligence matters are satisfied. Ensure you have immediate access to all supporting documents (title searches, permits, plans, inspection reports) and that you can rely on independent verification. If possible, have a Thai lawyer review the terms and consider adding a conditional completion that ensures funds stay protected until due diligence confirms acceptable results.","answer_source":"openai_conversational_breadcrumb","category":"Due Diligence & Contracts","category_slug":"due-diligence","confidence":"grounded_in_approved_property_guide_context","conversation_depth":1,"conversation_followup_type":"evidence","conversation_parent_slug":"what-should-be-checked-before-paying-a-reservation-deposit","conversation_reason":"Addresses the risk of funds while due diligence is ongoing, a natural next step after learning about deposit terms.","conversation_root_slug":"what-should-be-checked-before-paying-a-reservation-deposit","created_at":"2026-10-03T19:39:30+00:00","daily_publish_cap":3,"date_published":"2026-10-04","display_date":"2026-10-04","drip_batch":"2026-10-04","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":"daily-20261004-03-f6077fd4e7","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-verify-the-deposit-is-held-securely-and-refundable-if-due-diligence-fails.json","last_updated":"2026-10-03T19:39:30+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_at":"2026-10-03T19:39:30+00:00","question":"How can I verify the deposit is held securely and refundable if due diligence fails?","question_intent":"evidence","rss_enabled":true,"rss_pub_date":"Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:39:30 GMT","schema_enabled":true,"site_key":"phuket-property-guide","slug":"how-can-i-verify-the-deposit-is-held-securely-and-refundable-if-due-diligence-fails","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":"2026-10-03T19:39:30+00:00"}