Ownership & Legal
Freehold, leasehold, Chanote titles, due diligence and inheritance: how foreigners safely own property in Thailand.
Developer red flags in Phuket: how to spot a problem project
Signs of an unreliable developer and a troubled off-plan project in Phuket: land, permits, contract, guarantees, sales tactics. Red-flag checklist, case, FAQ.
Property due diligence in Phuket: a pre-purchase checklist
Legal due diligence on Phuket property before buying: land title, permits, foreign quota, encumbrances and the contract. A step-by-step checklist. FAQ.
FET in Thailand: how to transfer money for property correctly
What FET (Foreign Exchange Transaction) is in Thailand: when it is mandatory for freehold, how to obtain it, and why leasehold needs no FET. Step by step. FAQ.
How to choose a developer in Phuket: a 2026 due-diligence checklist
How to choose a reliable developer in Phuket: track record, land title, permits, finances, contract and red flags. A due-diligence checklist. FAQ.
Inheriting property in Thailand: what a foreigner should know
How property is inherited in Thailand by a foreigner: freehold condos and the one-year nuance, leasehold by contract, villa via company, a Thai will. FAQ.
Owning a villa via a Thai company: how it works and the risks
How to own a villa with land in Thailand via a Thai company: the structure, requirements, real economic substance, and nominee-shareholder risk. Case, FAQ.
How to verify a Chanote title in Thailand: a land-document guide
What a Chanote and other Thai land titles are, how to verify them before buying, what to check in the documents and how to avoid risks. Table, case, FAQ.
Freehold vs leasehold in Thailand: the difference, benefits and investor choice 2026
How freehold differs from leasehold in Thailand: lower entry, flexible payment, conversion to freehold while quota lasts, 30+30 renewal. Why leasehold wins.
Can a foreigner buy property in Phuket: the full 2026 guide
How a foreigner can legally buy an apartment or villa in Phuket: freehold quota 49%, leasehold 30+30, a Thai company, transferring money and FET. Breakdown.