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Can foreigners own property in Thailand?
Yes, a condo, outright, within the 49% foreign quota. Land, no. Here is what foreigners can own, what they can lease, and the structures to avoid.
Checked 16 Oct 2026Leasehold in Thailand: the 30-year rule and what happens at renewal
How a registered lease works, why leases over three years must be registered, what it costs, and why "30 + 30 + 30" renewals are no longer something to rely on.
Checked 16 Oct 2026Tax on rental income for foreign owners in Thailand
Rent from a Thai property is taxable in Thailand whether you live here or not. How it is calculated, the 15% withholding for non-residents, and the filing deadlines.
Checked 16 Oct 2026Is Airbnb legal in Thailand? Short-term rentals and the Hotel Act
Paid stays of under a month need a hotel licence or an exemption, condos can no longer qualify as hotels, and enforcement in Phuket has stepped up. Here is where the line sits.
Checked 16 Oct 2026TM30 explained: reporting foreign guests and tenants
Every landlord, host or owner who has a foreigner staying must tell Immigration within 24 hours. Who files, how to do it online, and the fines.
Checked 16 Oct 2026Buying and selling costs in Thailand: transfer fee, taxes and who pays
The costs paid at the Land Office when property changes hands: the 2% transfer fee, business tax or stamp duty, and the seller's withholding tax, with a worked example.
Checked 16 Oct 2026Land and Building Tax: what owners pay each year
The annual tax on property in Thailand, the rates for main homes, second homes and commercial use, and the 2026 payment timetable.
Checked 16 Oct 2026Visas for property owners in Thailand
Owning property in Thailand does not give you a visa. These are the options owners actually use, from the 30-day exemption to the DTV, LTR and Thailand Privilege.
Checked 16 Oct 2026