Buying in Thailand
Buying property in Thailand as a foreigner
Foreigners can own a Thai condominium in freehold within the 49 percent foreign quota of a registered project. This hub walks through the full process, the real costs, the bank documentation that makes foreign ownership possible, and how to complete a purchase from Europe without flying in. Information is current as of July 2026; laws, tax rates, and bank practices change, so confirm every step with a licensed Thai lawyer before you commit funds.
How does the buying process work at a glance?
- 1
Confirm the building has foreign quota
Foreign freehold ownership is capped at 49 percent of each condominium project. Get the quota status confirmed in writing before you pay a deposit.
- 2
Run due diligence on title and building
Have an independent lawyer check the Chanote title, the seller's authority, juristic debts, and building rules before signing the sale contract.
- 3
Move funds from abroad correctly
Wire the purchase price in foreign currency and collect the bank's FET form for each transfer. This paper trail is required for foreign freehold registration and later repatriation.
- 4
Budget the fees and taxes
Plan for the 2 percent transfer fee, either 0.5 percent stamp duty or 3.3 percent specific business tax, and seller-side withholding tax. Confirm the split in the contract.
- 5
Transfer at the Land Office
Complete the registration in person or remotely with a power of attorney. You receive the updated title deed in your name.
Which guide should I read first?
Foreigner buyer process
How Foreigners Buy a Condo in Thailand 2026: The Full Process
Step-by-step guide for foreigners buying a Thai condo in 2026: the 49% foreign quota, freehold vs leasehold, due diligence, funds transfer, and transfer day.
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Buyer cost planning
Thailand Property Fees and Taxes for Foreign Buyers 2026
Transfer fee, stamp duty, specific business tax, and withholding tax explained for foreign condo buyers in Thailand, with a worked example and who usually pays what.
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Funds transfer process
FET Form Explained: How to Transfer Purchase Funds from Abroad Correctly
What the Thai FET (foreign exchange transaction) form is, why foreign condo buyers need it for freehold registration, and how to wire purchase funds step by step.
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Remote buyer process
Buying Bangkok Property Remotely from Europe: Process, Power of Attorney, Timeline
How European buyers purchase a Bangkok condo without flying in: remote shortlisting, power of attorney for the Land Office, funds transfer, and a realistic week-by-week timeline.
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Most foreign buyers focus on central Bangkok buildings with strong resale liquidity, walkable transit, and healthy juristic management. Start with the areas that match your budget and daily routine.
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