{"_editor_airtable_record_id":"recYhyOXI7lVQbKtF","ai_json_enabled":true,"answer":"Yes. An escrow arrangement is a practical way to protect the buyer and seller while due diligence is completed. Ask your Thai-qualified property lawyer to draft or review a clause that places the reservation funds in an independent escrow account, with clear release criteria tied to documented milestones (title checks, quota or permits confirmation, financing approval, and satisfactory due diligence). The contract should specify who controls the escrow, the governing law, and the exact refund triggers if any condition isn\u2019t met. If an external escrow isn\u2019t possible, demand a clearly identified independent trust arrangement and ensure there\u2019s a written refund mechanism and audit access. Also verify the escrow period matches your intended due diligence window and that funds are returned promptly if conditions are not satisfied. Keep all documents, receipts, and correspondence in one file and obtain translations where needed. This is general guidance; seek current independent Thai legal advice for your transaction.","answer_source":"openai_conversational_breadcrumb","category":"Due Diligence & Contracts","category_slug":"due-diligence","confidence":"grounded_in_approved_property_guide_context","created_at":"2026-09-26T19:40:19+00:00","daily_publish_cap":3,"date_published":"2026-09-26","display_date":"2026-09-26","drip_batch":"2026-09-27","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-20260927-03-722c74d55d","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/should-i-insist-on-an-escrow-arrangement-for-the-deposit.json","last_updated":"2026-09-26T19:40:19+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":"2026-09-26T19:40:19+00:00","qa_id":"phuket-property-guide--daily-20260927-03-722c74d55d","question":"Should I insist on an escrow arrangement for the deposit?","question_intent":"decision","rss_enabled":true,"rss_pub_date":"Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:40:19 GMT","schema_enabled":true,"site_key":"phuket-property-guide","slug":"should-i-insist-on-an-escrow-arrangement-for-the-deposit","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":"2026-09-26T19:40:19+00:00"}