{"id":2626,"date":"2026-09-17T21:06:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T14:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.jftb-real-estate-phuket.com\/?p=2626"},"modified":"2026-09-29T16:46:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T09:46:14","slug":"%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%b2%d0%be-%d1%81%d0%be%d0%b1%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b2%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%bd%d0%be%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b8-%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d0%b7%d0%b5%d0%bc%d0%bb%d1%8e-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%be%d1%82%d0%b8%d0%b2-%d0%bf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jftb-real-estate-phuket.com\/ru\/freehold-vs-leasehold-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"\u041f\u0440\u0430\u0432\u043e \u0441\u043e\u0431\u0441\u0442\u0432\u0435\u043d\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0438 \u043d\u0430 \u0437\u0435\u043c\u043b\u044e \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0442\u0438\u0432 \u043f\u0440\u0430\u0432\u0430 \u0430\u0440\u0435\u043d\u0434\u044b \u0432 \u0422\u0430\u0438\u043b\u0430\u043d\u0434\u0435: \u0440\u0443\u043a\u043e\u0432\u043e\u0434\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e \u0434\u043b\u044f \u0438\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u0430\u043d\u043d\u044b\u0445 \u043f\u043e\u043a\u0443\u043f\u0430\u0442\u0435\u043b\u0435\u0439 \u043d\u0430 2026 \u0433\u043e\u0434."},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For foreign property buyers, understanding <strong>freehold vs leasehold Thailand<\/strong> ownership is one of the most important steps before paying a reservation fee or signing a contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freehold and leasehold are not simply two ways of describing the same property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They represent different legal rights, different time horizons and potentially very different resale positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most international residential buyers, the clearest form of direct freehold ownership is an eligible condominium unit registered in the foreign buyer\u2019s own name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leasehold gives the buyer the right to use property for a defined period. For ordinary immovable property leases in Thailand, the standard maximum registered term is generally 30 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Villa transactions require particular care because the land, building, lease and other registered rights may not all belong to the same person or have the same duration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most important question is therefore not:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is the property advertised as freehold or leasehold?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u042d\u0442\u043e:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What exactly will be legally registered in the buyer\u2019s name?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Updated: September 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide provides general property information only and is not legal advice. Any ownership structure, lease agreement or property transaction should be reviewed by an independent qualified Thai lawyer before a buyer makes a binding commitment or significant payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freehold vs Leasehold Thailand: Quick Answer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freehold means ownership without the expiry date of a lease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most foreign residential buyers, the most straightforward example is a qualifying condominium unit registered in foreign freehold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leasehold gives the lessee the right to use a property for a defined period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For ordinary leases of immovable property in Thailand, each registered lease term is generally limited to a maximum of 30 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 30-year registered lease should not be treated as equivalent to permanent ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A promise of future renewal should also not automatically be valued as though another 30 or 60 years are already registered and secured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For villas, buyers must look beyond the marketing label and understand the relationship between the land, the building and the rights registered at the Land Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freehold vs Leasehold Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Criterion<\/th><th>Freehold<\/th><th>\u0410\u0440\u0435\u043d\u0434\u0430<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Core right<\/td><td>\u0421\u043e\u0431\u0441\u0442\u0432\u0435\u043d\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c<\/td><td>Right to use property for a fixed period<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Expiry<\/td><td>No lease expiry<\/td><td>Defined expiry date<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Common foreign-buyer use<\/td><td>Eligible condominium unit<\/td><td>Villas and other land-linked structures<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Typical duration<\/td><td>Ownership continues until transferred<\/td><td>Up to 30 years per ordinary registered lease term<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Renewal<\/td><td>Not applicable<\/td><td>May be agreed separately<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u041f\u0435\u0440\u0435\u043f\u0440\u043e\u0434\u0430\u0436\u0430<\/td><td>Ownership transferred subject to applicable rules<\/td><td>Value affected by remaining lease duration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main issues<\/td><td>Title, eligibility, foreign quota, encumbrances<\/td><td>Duration, lessor, registration, assignment, succession, renewal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main villa issue<\/td><td>Foreign land ownership restrictions<\/td><td>Relationship between land, lease and building rights<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The legal structure should be evaluated before comparing price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Foreigners Own a Condo Freehold in Thailand?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u0414\u0430.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foreigners can own qualifying condominium units in their own name under Thailand\u2019s condominium ownership framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key limitation is the foreign ownership quota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u0418\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u0430\u043d\u043d\u0430\u044f \u0441\u043e\u0431\u0441\u0442\u0432\u0435\u043d\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c, \u043a\u0430\u043a \u043f\u0440\u0430\u0432\u0438\u043b\u043e, \u043e\u0433\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0447\u0438\u0432\u0430\u0435\u0442\u0441\u044f <strong>49% of the aggregate unit area of the registered condominium project<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This does not mean foreigners collectively own only 49% of every individual unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If an eligible condominium is transferred into foreign freehold, the foreign buyer owns that unit according to the registered condominium title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 49% restriction applies at condominium-project level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u0414\u043b\u044f \u043f\u043e\u043a\u0443\u043f\u0430\u0442\u0435\u043b\u0435\u0439, \u0441\u0440\u0430\u0432\u043d\u0438\u0432\u0430\u044e\u0449\u0438\u0445 <strong>freehold vs leasehold Thailand<\/strong> structures, a qualifying foreign-freehold condominium is usually the clearest form of direct ownership available to a foreign individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Official information on property registration and foreign ownership is available from Thailand\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.go.th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u0414\u0435\u043f\u0430\u0440\u0442\u0430\u043c\u0435\u043d\u0442 \u0437\u0435\u043c\u0435\u043b\u044c<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a broader explanation of foreign ownership structures, see <a href=\"\/ru\/foreign-land-ownership-in-thailand\/\">\u0418\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u0430\u043d\u043d\u0430\u044f \u0441\u043e\u0431\u0441\u0442\u0432\u0435\u043d\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c \u043d\u0430 \u0437\u0435\u043c\u043b\u044e \u0432 \u0422\u0430\u0438\u043b\u0430\u043d\u0434\u0435<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should Be Checked Before Buying a Foreign Freehold Condo?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before paying a significant deposit, buyers should confirm that the development is legally registered as a condominium and that the specific unit has a valid condominium title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The available foreign quota should also be verified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other checks normally include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u0437\u0430\u0440\u0435\u0433\u0438\u0441\u0442\u0440\u0438\u0440\u043e\u0432\u0430\u043d\u043d\u044b\u0439 \u0432\u043b\u0430\u0434\u0435\u043b\u0435\u0446<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>mortgages and other encumbrances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>outstanding common-area fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0443\u0441\u043b\u043e\u0432\u0438\u044f \u043f\u0435\u0440\u0435\u0434\u0430\u0447\u0438<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>condominium management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>applicable sinking fund<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0432\u0430\u043b\u044e\u0442\u043d\u0430\u044f \u0434\u043e\u043a\u0443\u043c\u0435\u043d\u0442\u0430\u0446\u0438\u044f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Land Office transfer requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A property brochure describing a unit as \u201cforeign freehold\u201d does not remove the need to confirm that the unit can actually be transferred within the available foreign quota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the wider purchase process, see <a href=\"\/ru\/buying-property-in-thailand\/\">\u041f\u043e\u043a\u0443\u043f\u043a\u0430 \u043d\u0435\u0434\u0432\u0438\u0436\u0438\u043c\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0438 \u0432 \u0422\u0430\u0438\u043b\u0430\u043d\u0434\u0435<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Foreigners Own Land in Thailand?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a general rule, foreign individuals cannot directly own land in their personal name through the ordinary residential purchase process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Narrow statutory exceptions exist, but they are not the normal route used by international villa buyers in Phuket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why buying a villa is legally different from buying a foreign-freehold condominium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A villa purchase can involve several separate elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ownership of the land<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u043f\u0440\u0430\u0432\u043e \u0441\u043e\u0431\u0441\u0442\u0432\u0435\u043d\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0438 \u043d\u0430 \u0437\u0434\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>registered lease rights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u043f\u043e\u0432\u0435\u0440\u0445\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0438<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0434\u043e\u0433\u043e\u0432\u043e\u0440\u043d\u044b\u0435 \u043f\u0440\u0430\u0432\u0430<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u043f\u0440\u0430\u0432\u0430 \u0434\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0443\u043f\u0430<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>future transfer rights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The buyer needs to establish exactly who owns each element and what rights will actually be registered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does Chanote Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chanote, also known as Nor Sor 4, is Thailand\u2019s highest-standard land title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It records formally surveyed boundaries and registered land ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, a Chanote does not remove Thailand\u2019s restrictions on foreign land ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A listing described as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Freehold villa with Chanote<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">does not automatically mean:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A foreign buyer can personally own the land in freehold.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Chanote identifies the legal land title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The buyer\u2019s eligibility to own that land is a separate issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due diligence should therefore examine the registered owner, boundaries, mortgages, servitudes, access, leases and other registered rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does Leasehold Mean in Thailand?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leasehold gives the lessee a legal right to use property for a defined period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For ordinary immovable property leases, Thai law generally limits each lease term to a maximum of 30 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lease may later be renewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, a future renewal is not the same legal asset as having another 30-year term already registered from the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This distinction is fundamental when comparing <strong>freehold vs leasehold Thailand<\/strong> property structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main <strong>freehold vs leasehold Thailand<\/strong> difference is therefore the permanence of ownership compared with the finite duration of a registered lease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does 30+30+30 Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u0412\u044b\u0440\u0430\u0436\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435 <strong>30+30+30<\/strong> is frequently used in Thai property marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It usually describes an initial 30-year lease together with contractual arrangements or promises relating to future renewals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It should not be presented as though the buyer receives a registered 90-year lease on day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first registered term and future renewal promises do not have the same legal character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A buyer should therefore value the property primarily according to the rights that already exist and can be independently verified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lease marketed as 30+30+30 should not automatically be priced as though 90 years are guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thai Supreme Court Decision 4655\/2566<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thai Supreme Court Decision No. 4655\/2566 has attracted considerable attention because it involved an initial 30-year lease together with arrangements relating to two further 30-year periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The case highlights the legal risk of attempting to create a structure that effectively resembles a 90-year lease while ordinary lease law limits the initial registered lease term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decision should not be simplified into the statement that every renewal clause is invalid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more useful lesson for a buyer is this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A presently registered lease and a contractual promise concerning a future renewal are not the same right.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact wording, payment arrangements and enforceability of renewal provisions should be reviewed independently by a Thai lawyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Lease Registration Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For leases exceeding three years, Land Office registration is particularly important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A buyer should therefore review the lease that will actually be registered, rather than relying only on a reservation agreement, sales presentation or developer brochure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The registered documentation should clearly identify:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the parties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the lease term<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the rights granted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u043f\u0440\u0430\u0432\u0430 \u043d\u0430 \u0443\u0441\u0442\u0443\u043f\u043a\u0443<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>succession provisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u043f\u0440\u0430\u0432\u0430 \u0441\u0443\u0431\u0430\u0440\u0435\u043d\u0434\u044b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>termination conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>treatment of buildings or improvements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more valuable the property, the less acceptable it is to leave these questions unclear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the most important resale considerations when comparing <strong>freehold vs leasehold Thailand<\/strong> properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens if the Landowner Sells?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A properly registered lease does not simply disappear because ownership of the underlying property changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, that principle should not automatically be extended to every separate contractual promise attached to the transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Future renewal undertakings, purchase options, guarantees or other agreements may require separate analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why buyers should distinguish between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>rights registered against the property<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u0438<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>promises contained only in private contracts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The difference can become critical during resale or a dispute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can a Foreigner Own the Building but Not the Land?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u0412\u043f\u043e\u043b\u043d\u0435 \u0432\u043e\u0437\u043c\u043e\u0436\u043d\u043e, \u0434\u0430.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thai law can distinguish ownership of a building from ownership of the underlying land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This can be relevant in some villa transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A registered right known as <strong>\u043f\u043e\u0432\u0435\u0440\u0445\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0438<\/strong> can, depending on the structure, allow a person to own a building, structure or plantation situated on land owned by another party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may sometimes be used alongside a land lease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But superficies is not a magic solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lawyer should verify:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>who legally owns the building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>how ownership is evidenced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0437\u0430\u0440\u0435\u0433\u0438\u0441\u0442\u0440\u0438\u0440\u043e\u0432\u0430\u043d\u043e \u043b\u0438 \u044d\u0442\u043e \u043f\u0440\u0430\u0432\u043e<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>how long the right lasts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>whether it is transferable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>what happens when the underlying lease or right expires<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For complex villa structures, see <a href=\"\/ru\/%d0%ba%d0%be%d0%bc%d0%bf%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%ba%d1%81%d0%bd%d0%b0%d1%8f-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b5%d1%80%d0%ba%d0%b0-%d0%bd%d0%b5%d0%b4%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b6%d0%b8%d0%bc%d0%be%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b8-%d0%b2\/\">\u041a\u043e\u043c\u043f\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0441\u043d\u0430\u044f \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0432\u0435\u0440\u043a\u0430 \u043d\u0435\u0434\u0432\u0438\u0436\u0438\u043c\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0438 \u0432 \u0422\u0430\u0438\u043b\u0430\u043d\u0434\u0435<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What About Usufruct?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usufruct is another legal right recognised under Thai law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can grant a person rights to possess, use and enjoy property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is not the same as ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is also different from leasehold and superficies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These rights should not be treated as interchangeable simply because all of them may appear in transactions involving foreign buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appropriate structure depends on the property, the parties and the buyer\u2019s objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Thai Company Freehold the Same as Foreign Freehold?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u041d\u0435\u0442.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a Thai company owns land, the company is the registered landowner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The foreign shareholder does not personally become the owner of that land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foreign buyers should also be extremely cautious about arrangements involving nominee shareholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thai nominee shareholders cannot lawfully be used simply to disguise foreign ownership of land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A legitimate Thai operating company and a company created primarily to hold property on behalf of a foreigner are not the same thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Company structures require independent legal and tax advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They should never be sold to a foreign buyer simply as \u201cforeign freehold.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freehold or Leasehold: Which Is Better?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no universal answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many foreign buyers seeking straightforward long-term ownership, a properly selected foreign-freehold condominium provides a comparatively clear structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The buyer owns the unit without a lease expiry date, subject to the normal condominium and ownership requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That does not mean every foreign-freehold condominium is a good purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price, location, management, common fees, construction quality, rental demand and resale liquidity still matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leasehold can also make sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The real question is whether the price properly reflects the limited duration and legal structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Can Leasehold Make Sense?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leasehold can be economically rational when the buyer understands the finite nature of the right and the price reflects it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, a buyer who intends to use a property for a defined period may prefer a high-quality leasehold villa in an exceptional location to an inferior freehold alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the remaining lease term matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lease with 29 registered years remaining is not economically identical to the same property with 14 years remaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The villa may look exactly the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The legal asset does not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u041f\u0440\u0438 \u0441\u0440\u0430\u0432\u043d\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0438 <strong>freehold vs leasehold Thailand<\/strong> opportunities, price should reflect this difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Remaining Lease Term Matters at Resale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freehold ownership does not lose years simply because time passes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leasehold does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every year that passes reduces the remaining registered lease term unless a new lease is subsequently granted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That can directly affect resale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A leasehold buyer should therefore ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If I sell this property in ten years, how many registered years will the next buyer actually receive?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This question can be more useful than comparing today\u2019s freehold and leasehold asking prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A buyer should think about the exit before completing the entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Villas Require More Than a Freehold or Leasehold Label<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Villa transactions often involve several legal components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The land may be owned by one person or company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The building may have a separate legal status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There may be a registered lease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There may be superficies or other registered rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There may also be contractual promises relating to renewals, transfer or future purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foreign buyers should separate those components rather than accepting a single label such as \u201cfreehold villa\u201d or \u201cleasehold villa.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before buying a villa, ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u041a\u043e\u043c\u0443 \u043f\u0440\u0438\u043d\u0430\u0434\u043b\u0435\u0436\u0438\u0442 \u0437\u0435\u043c\u043b\u044f?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u041a\u043e\u043c\u0443 \u043f\u0440\u0438\u043d\u0430\u0434\u043b\u0435\u0436\u0438\u0442 \u0437\u0434\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What right will be registered?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u041a\u0430\u043a \u0434\u043e\u043b\u0433\u043e?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can the right be assigned?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can it pass to heirs?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What happens if the landowner sells?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0427\u0442\u043e \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0438\u0437\u043e\u0439\u0434\u0435\u0442 \u043f\u043e \u0438\u0441\u0442\u0435\u0447\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0438 \u0441\u0440\u043e\u043a\u0430 \u0430\u0440\u0435\u043d\u0434\u044b?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What rights will the next buyer receive?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those questions matter more than the marketing terminology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 Update: 75% Foreign Condo Quota and 99-Year Leases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thailand has discussed proposals to increase the foreign condominium ownership quota and introduce longer property rights or lease periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One widely reported proposal involved increasing the foreign condominium quota from 49% to 75%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another involved property rights or lease periods of up to 99 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These proposals have created understandable confusion among buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of September 2026, buyers should <strong>not assume that these proposals have replaced the existing general legal framework<\/strong> for ordinary foreign residential purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Property decisions should be based on the law actually in force at the time of the transaction, not anticipated future legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The current official framework should be confirmed through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.go.th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u0414\u0435\u043f\u0430\u0440\u0442\u0430\u043c\u0435\u043d\u0442 \u0437\u0435\u043c\u0435\u043b\u044c<\/a> and the buyer\u2019s independent Thai lawyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freehold vs Leasehold Thailand: Common Buyer Mistakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assuming Chanote Means a Foreigner Can Own the Land<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chanote identifies a high-standard registered land title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It does not override foreign land ownership restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treating 30+30+30 as a Guaranteed 90-Year Lease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initial registered term and future renewal arrangements are legally different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thinking the 49% Condo Quota Means You Own Only 49% of Your Condo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Incorrect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The quota applies to the aggregate area of foreign-owned units within the condominium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relying Only on the Developer\u2019s Foreign Quota Statement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foreign quota availability should be independently verified during the transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treating Thai Company Ownership as Personal Foreign Freehold<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a company owns the land, the company owns it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The foreign shareholder does not personally become the registered owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assuming Leasehold Is Always a Bad Investment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u041d\u0435 \u043e\u0431\u044f\u0437\u0430\u0442\u0435\u043b\u044c\u043d\u043e.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A properly structured leasehold property can make sense when the price reflects the remaining term, legal structure and future resale position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Due Diligence Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before committing to either a freehold or leasehold property, foreign buyers should verify:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u0437\u0430\u0440\u0435\u0433\u0438\u0441\u0442\u0440\u0438\u0440\u043e\u0432\u0430\u043d\u043d\u044b\u0439 \u0432\u043b\u0430\u0434\u0435\u043b\u0435\u0446<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>exact title document<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0438\u043f\u043e\u0442\u0435\u0447\u043d\u044b\u0435 \u043a\u0440\u0435\u0434\u0438\u0442\u044b \u0438 \u043e\u0431\u0440\u0435\u043c\u0435\u043d\u0435\u043d\u0438\u044f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u044e\u0440\u0438\u0434\u0438\u0447\u0435\u0441\u043a\u0438\u0439 \u0434\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0443\u043f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>foreign condominium quota where applicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0441\u0440\u043e\u043a \u0430\u0440\u0435\u043d\u0434\u044b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0420\u0435\u0433\u0438\u0441\u0442\u0440\u0430\u0446\u0438\u044f \u0432 \u0437\u0435\u043c\u0435\u043b\u044c\u043d\u043e\u043c \u0443\u043f\u0440\u0430\u0432\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0438<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u043f\u0440\u0430\u0432\u0430 \u043d\u0430 \u0443\u0441\u0442\u0443\u043f\u043a\u0443<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>succession provisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0441\u043e\u0431\u0441\u0442\u0432\u0435\u043d\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c \u043d\u0430 \u0437\u0434\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0440\u0430\u0437\u0440\u0435\u0448\u0435\u043d\u0438\u044f \u043d\u0430 \u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0438\u0442\u0435\u043b\u044c\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>relationship between land and building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>payment obligations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0443\u0441\u043b\u043e\u0432\u0438\u044f \u043f\u0435\u0440\u0435\u0434\u0430\u0447\u0438<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>future resale mechanics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>rights a future purchaser will actually receive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Independent legal due diligence should be carried out for the buyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The buyer should not rely solely on documents or explanations provided by the seller, developer or sales representative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See our complete <a href=\"\/ru\/%d0%ba%d0%be%d0%bc%d0%bf%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%ba%d1%81%d0%bd%d0%b0%d1%8f-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b5%d1%80%d0%ba%d0%b0-%d0%bd%d0%b5%d0%b4%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b6%d0%b8%d0%bc%d0%be%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b8-%d0%b2\/\">\u041a\u043e\u043c\u043f\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0441\u043d\u0430\u044f \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0432\u0435\u0440\u043a\u0430 \u043d\u0435\u0434\u0432\u0438\u0436\u0438\u043c\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0438 \u0432 \u0422\u0430\u0438\u043b\u0430\u043d\u0434\u0435<\/a> \u0433\u0438\u0434.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u041f\u0440\u0430\u0432\u0438\u043b\u043e \u043f\u043e\u043a\u0443\u043f\u0430\u0442\u0435\u043b\u044f JFTB<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before comparing properties, compare the legal rights being sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two villas can have the same number of bedrooms, similar sea views and similar land sizes while representing completely different legal and investment propositions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One may offer clearly registered and transferable rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another may depend heavily on future contractual promises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The correct order is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Property \u2192 Title \u2192 Ownership Structure \u2192 Contract \u2192 Price<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not the other way around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A low price does not compensate for rights the buyer does not fully understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A proper <strong>freehold vs leasehold Thailand<\/strong> comparison should begin with the rights being transferred, not with the property\u2019s marketing label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions About Freehold vs Leasehold Thailand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does freehold mean in Thailand?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freehold means ownership without a lease expiry date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most foreign residential buyers, the clearest example is an eligible condominium legally registered in foreign freehold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can foreigners own condos in Thailand?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u0414\u0430.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foreigners can own qualifying condominium units subject to the legal foreign ownership quota and applicable transfer requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the foreign condominium quota?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foreign ownership is generally limited to 49% of the aggregate unit area of the registered condominium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can foreigners own land in Thailand?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foreign individuals generally cannot directly own land through the normal residential purchase process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Narrow statutory exceptions exist, but they are not the standard route for foreign villa buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long can a lease last in Thailand?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An ordinary registered lease of immovable property generally has a maximum term of 30 years per lease term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can a 30-year lease be renewed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A later renewal may be agreed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the future renewal should not be treated as though an additional registered 30-year term already exists today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is 30+30+30 the same as a registered 90-year lease?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u041d\u0435\u0442.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initial registered lease and future renewal arrangements are legally different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does a long-term lease need to be registered?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registration is particularly important where an immovable-property lease exceeds three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The buyer should verify exactly what will be registered at the Land Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can a foreigner own a villa building without owning the land?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u041f\u043e\u0442\u0435\u043d\u0446\u0438\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u043e.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Land and building ownership can be legally distinct, but the precise structure and supporting documentation need to be independently reviewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Thai company ownership foreign freehold?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u041d\u0435\u0442.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a Thai company owns the land, the company is the legal owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is leasehold always worse than freehold?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u041d\u0435\u0442.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A leasehold property can make sense if the rights are properly structured and the price reflects the finite duration and resale implications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Has Thailand increased the foreign condo quota to 75%?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of September 2026, buyers should not assume that the proposed 75% quota has replaced the existing general framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are 99-year residential leases now generally available?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of September 2026, buyers should not assume that a general 99-year residential lease regime has replaced the ordinary lease rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u0417\u0430\u043a\u043b\u044e\u0447\u0438\u0442\u0435\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0430\u044f \u0442\u043e\u0447\u043a\u0430 \u0437\u0440\u0435\u043d\u0438\u044f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The debate over <strong>freehold vs leasehold Thailand<\/strong> should not be reduced to competing marketing labels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These structures represent different legal rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foreign-freehold condominium ownership can provide a comparatively clear ownership structure when the unit qualifies under Thai law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leasehold can also be appropriate when the registered term, price, contract and resale expectations are properly understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Villa transactions require additional attention because land ownership, building ownership and contractual rights may be separated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most important rule is simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Buy the legal rights you can verify, not the label used to advertise them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For foreign buyers in Phuket, due diligence is not an administrative step that comes after choosing the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is part of choosing the property itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a wider overview of purchasing in Phuket, see <a href=\"\/ru\/%d0%bf%d0%be%d0%ba%d1%83%d0%bf%d0%ba%d0%b0-%d0%bd%d0%b5%d0%b4%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b6%d0%b8%d0%bc%d0%be%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b8-%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d0%bf%d1%85%d1%83%d0%ba%d0%b5%d1%82%d0%b5\/\">\u041f\u043e\u043a\u0443\u043f\u043a\u0430 \u043d\u0435\u0434\u0432\u0438\u0436\u0438\u043c\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0438 \u043d\u0430 \u041f\u0445\u0443\u043a\u0435\u0442\u0435<\/a>, or <a href=\"\/ru\/%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b0%d1%82%d1%83%d1%81\/%d0%b4%d0%bb%d1%8f-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%be%d0%b4%d0%b0%d0%b6%d0%b8\/\">view properties for sale in Phuket<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources and Official References<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Official property-registration and foreign-ownership information is available from Thailand\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.go.th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u0414\u0435\u043f\u0430\u0440\u0442\u0430\u043c\u0435\u043d\u0442 \u0437\u0435\u043c\u0435\u043b\u044c<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The legal framework governing ordinary leases, ownership rights and related property arrangements is based primarily on Thailand\u2019s Civil and Commercial Code, Condominium Act and Land Code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because laws, regulations and administrative practice can change, buyers should confirm the current position with the relevant Land Office and an independent qualified Thai lawyer before completing a property transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For foreign property buyers, understanding freehold vs leasehold Thailand ownership is one of the most important steps before paying a reservation fee or signing a contract. 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