Guide

Property Sales & Investment

What foreigners can own, buying off-plan, loans, moving money into Thailand, and the fees and taxes when you sell.

Chapters in This Guide

Golden spires of the Grand Palace in front of Bangkok's high-rise skyline under a blue sky
Thailand Property Ownership for Foreigners: A Legal Guide
You can own a condo outright. Land and villas need a lease, a company or a Thai spouse.
June 9, 2023
Bangkok high-rises at dusk, the MahaNakhon tower lit blue among lit office and condo towers
Quick Guide to Purchasing Off-Plan Properties in Bangkok
Off-plan versus resale: the discount, the risk and how the payments actually work.
July 28, 2023
Thai baht banknotes scattered with silver and gold baht coins
Foreign Exchange Transaction Form: Buying Property in Thailand
The one document that lets you buy as a foreigner and later take your money out.
August 26, 2023
Stacks of Thai baht coins over banknotes and a calculator, overlaid with a glowing financial chart
Can Foreigners Secure Property Loans in Thailand?
Yes, through UOB and MBK Guarantee. On worse terms than a Thai buyer gets.
October 22, 2023
The Chao Phraya River curving through Bangkok at dusk, lit towers and an expressway along its banks
Buying Property in Bangkok as a Foreigner
Freehold or leasehold, the steps and how foreigners finance a Bangkok condo.
August 28, 2023
Hands typing on a laptop with floating tax icons for property, documents and calculations
Property Taxes and Fees When Selling a Condo in Thailand?
Expect roughly 7 to 8 percent of the sale price in tax and fees.
December 29, 2023

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