{"ai_json_enabled":true,"answer":"That is a red flag; you should pause and request the key documents before proceeding. Ask for corporate documents showing who can sign for the company (directors or authorized signatories) and verify the signer\u2019s identity against the title or land records. If the seller is a company, obtain the latest company registration, board resolutions or power-of-attorney details and confirm signing authority with the registry. For resale, ensure the name on the title matches the seller and check any marital or estate issues that could affect signing authority. For off-plan, confirm who owns the land, who will sign, who receives payments and which entity promises completion. If documents are missing or inconsistent, do not sign or transfer funds; seek independent Thai legal advice and consider including a conditional agreement that allows time to obtain the necessary documents. In some cases, you may require an escrow arrangement to protect the deposit. The goal is to confirm who actually has authority to sell and what remedies exist if authority cannot be established. This is general guidance; obtain current independent Thai legal advice for the transaction.","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":"consequence","conversation_parent_slug":"how-do-i-verify-the-developer-or-seller-has-authority-to-sell","conversation_reason":"Missing or unclear signing authority documents create serious transfer risks; the next step is to manage those risks and obtain proper authorisation.","conversation_root_slug":"how-do-i-verify-the-developer-or-seller-has-authority-to-sell","created_at":"2026-10-15T19:45:07+00:00","daily_publish_cap":3,"date_published":"2026-10-16","display_date":"2026-10-16","drip_batch":"2026-10-16","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-20261016-03-b42c0c73d1","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/what-if-the-seller-s-signing-authority-documents-are-missing-or-unclear.json","last_updated":"2026-10-15T19:45:07+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":"2026-10-15T19:45:07+00:00","question":"What if the seller's signing authority documents are missing or unclear?","question_intent":"consequence","rss_enabled":true,"rss_pub_date":"Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:45:07 GMT","schema_enabled":true,"site_key":"phuket-property-guide","slug":"what-if-the-seller-s-signing-authority-documents-are-missing-or-unclear","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":"2026-10-15T19:45:07+00:00"}