Thailand is preparing a new cycle of official property appraisal values for 2027–2030. For property buyers and investors, the significance is not that Thailand is introducing a new property tax, but that the official valuation base used in several taxes, fees and government assessments may change from January 2027. The current official appraisal cycle covers 2023–2026. Thailand’s Treasury...
Bangkok is not one property market. It is a collection of residential markets shaped by business districts, mass transit, international schools, hospitals, shopping, embassies, corporate employment and increasingly sophisticated luxury developments. A condominium on Wireless Road, a family residence in Phrom Phong, an investment unit near Rama 9 and a riverside branded residence may all be described...
Thailand’s residential rental rules changed materially on 4 September 2025, when new controlled-contract rules issued by the Office of the Consumer Protection Board came into force. The changes affect qualifying residential rental businesses and cover lease contracts, security deposits, advance rent, utility charges, invoices, property inspections, repairs and termination rights. The most...
Thailand real estate investment can still offer attractive opportunities for international buyers in 2026, but successful investing increasingly depends on asset selection, legal structure, purchase price, genuine rental demand and resale liquidity. Thailand is not one single property market. Phuket, Bangkok, Pattaya, Hua Hin and Chiang Mai serve different buyers, tenants and investment...
Legal and practical guide for international property buyersUpdated 17 September 2026 Buying property in Thailand as a foreigner requires understanding the legal difference between condominium ownership, land rights, leasehold structures and ownership of buildings. A foreign buyer may directly own a qualifying condominium unit in their own name, while land ownership is generally restricted. Villas...
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