LegalSpaPlain-English guides to law, property and insurance for foreigners in Thailand

Property in Thailand for foreigners

Foreigners cannot generally own land in Thailand, but they can own condominium units within limits, take long leases and rent homes and offices on the same terms as anyone else.

  1. 01Buying a condo in Thailand as a foreignerHow foreigners can own a condominium unit in Thailand: the 49 percent foreign quota, bringing money in as foreign currency, due diligence, transfer costs and the Land Office transfer.
  2. 02Renting a home in Thailand and registering long leasesHow residential rentals work in Thailand for foreigners: deposits, lease terms, TM30 reporting, utilities, and the rules on registering leases of more than three years up to 30 years.
  3. 03Renting office space for a Thai companyWhat foreign founders should know about office leases in Thailand: registered addresses, typical terms and deposits, serviced offices, and lease details that matter for work permits and VAT.