Foreign buyers can legally own qualifying condominium units in Thailand in their own name, provided the legal requirements are satisfied. Understanding how to buy a condo in Thailand as a foreigner requires more than finding a property and agreeing on a price. The condominium must be legally registered, the buyer must qualify under Thai condominium law, sufficient foreign ownership quota must remain...
Foreign Buyers Thailand
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...
Buying property in Phuket can be a sound lifestyle or investment decision, but foreign buyers need to understand the ownership structure, legal checks, total cost and resale implications before committing to a transaction. Phuket offers foreign freehold condominiums, villas, branded residences, resale properties and new developments across very different local markets. The right property is therefore...