Ownership & Legal
Freehold, leasehold, Chanote titles, due diligence and inheritance: how foreigners safely own property in Thailand.
Buying property in Thailand from the UAE: taxes a Dubai resident will meet, money transfers, LTR visa and Dubai vs Phuket
For UAE residents buying property in Thailand: Thai taxes on rent and sale, the 180-day rule, AED to THB transfers, LTR visa and Dubai vs Phuket compared.
Buying property in Thailand from the USA: what Americans can own, FBAR and Form 8938, taxes and money transfers
US citizens buying property in Thailand: 49% condo quota, leasehold, company; FBAR and Form 8938, US tax on rent, FET wires and the Amity Treaty myth.
Escrow in Thailand: When It Exists in a Property Purchase and What Replaces It So Your Money Is Not Sent “Into the Void”
Is there escrow when buying property in Thailand? Where it is possible, what replaces it (cheque, lawyer, staged payments) and how to protect your money.
How to own property in Phuket as a foreigner: how it actually works on the island
How foreigners own property in Phuket in practice: the 49% quota by project, villa estate structures, the Phuket Land Office deal and Layan vs Patong.
Property lawyer in Phuket: what they do, when you need one and how to choose
What a property lawyer in Phuket does at each stage, which documents you need for freehold vs leasehold, when a lawyer is essential and how to pick one.
Power of attorney for a Thai property deal: how to arrange it from abroad so the Land Department accepts it and you keep control
How to arrange a power of attorney (POA) for a Thai property purchase from abroad: form, apostille or legalisation, translation, powers, term and revocation.
Marrying a Thai Citizen and Owning Property in Thailand: What a Foreign Spouse Can and Cannot Do, How to Structure the Purchase and Protect Your Money
What marriage to a Thai citizen changes for buying property: land, condos, sin suan tua, prenuptial agreements, divorce and inheritance. A legal guide for investors.
The 49% Foreign Quota in Thai Condos: How to Check It Before You Pay and Be Sure Freehold Is Available to You
How to check the 49% foreign quota in a Thai condo before you pay a deposit: who counts as a foreigner, which documents to request, FET, off-plan and resale traps.
Superficies in Thailand: The Right to Own a Building on Someone Else’s Land — How It Works and the Catch
What superficies (building right) means in Thailand: registration, term, inheritance, how it differs from leasehold and usufruct, foreigner risks, checklist.
Usufruct in Thailand: a lifetime right to land and a home — how it works and where the catch is
What usufruct means in Thailand: a lifetime right to use land and a house, registration, term, inheritance, risks and how it compares with leasehold.
Hotel Licence in Thailand: Why It Decides the Fate of Your Rental in Phuket
What a Hotel Act licence is, how it differs from ownership, how to verify it for a project and what it means for rental income and resale in Phuket.
Airbnb in Phuket: What Is Legal and What Is Not — A Guide for Condo Owners
Can you rent a Phuket condo on Airbnb? The 30-day line, the Hotel Act, condominium bylaws, legal rental formats and the traps for foreign owners.
Market News: Thailand’s DBD Reveals Exact Figures on Foreign-Held Land for the First Time
On 7 September 2026 DBD revealed exact figures: 1.06 million rai and 76,840 condo units held by foreign firms. What it means for company-held villas.
Market News: Thailand Launches Fifth Phase of Nominee Structure Crackdown — What It Means for Villa Ownership Through a Company
On 20 July 2026, Chiang Mai raids exposed a 31-company nominee network worth 633m baht. What this means for owning property in Thailand through a Thai company.
Property scams in Thailand and how to avoid them
Real property scams targeting buyers in Thailand: fake title, nominee structures, phantom yield guarantees, unlicensed agents — and how to protect yourself.
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, 30+30 renewal. Why leasehold wins.
Can a foreigner buy property in Phuket: the full 2026 guide
Three legal routes: freehold condo in the 49% quota, 30-year leasehold, or a villa via a Thai company. Costs, FET and what each route really gives you.