Real Estate Law in Phuket

Sale of Condominiums in Thailand: Trends and Legal Insights for Foreign Buyers

Sale of Condominiums in Thailand: Key Insights for Foreign Buyers Condominiums remain the most secure and legally straightforward form of real estate ownership for foreigners in Thailand. Unlike other types of property, a condominium can be purchased under freehold ownership, meaning full ownership is legally registered in the foreign buyer’s name. This legal certainty is [...]

By Golawphuket|2026-01-17T11:44:05+07:00February 3, 2024|All insights & Updates, REAL ESTATE LAW|

Foreign Property Ownership in Phuket | Legal Guide for Investors

Owning Real Estate in Phuket: A Legal Guide for Foreign Investors Phuket remains one of Thailand’s most attractive destinations for foreign investors, international companies, and high-net-worth individuals. However, real estate ownership by foreigners in Thailand is strictly regulated, and structuring a transaction incorrectly can expose buyers to serious legal and financial risks. This guide [...]

By Golawphuket|2026-01-18T13:24:10+07:00June 23, 2023|REAL ESTATE LAW|

Acquisition of Land by a Foreign Investor

In General, a foreigner isn't allowed to obtain land in Thailand. However, in the case of an investor who invests 40 million Thai baht in minimum, Sections 96 bis and 96 ter of the Land Code of Thailand allow such an investor to have the ownership of land for the resident. This article summarizes [...]

By Golawphuket|2024-05-21T23:40:02+07:00June 11, 2023|REAL ESTATE LAW|

Foreign Ownership of Land as A Statutory Heir

In General, a foreigner doesn't allow to obtain land in Thailand. However, in case of inherited as a statutory heir, Sections 87 and 93 of the Land Code of Thailand allow foreigners to have the ownership of land. This article summarizes the rules for obtaining land by a foreigner by inheritance as statutory heirs as [...]

By Golawphuket|2023-06-12T05:10:17+07:00June 11, 2023|INHERITANCE LAW, REAL ESTATE LAW|

Superficies and Usufruct in Thailand

What is the difference between Superficies and Usufruct? This is one of the most frequently asked questions for the real estate investor. This article is going to give you the main differences in the rights and duties between them. Ownership Rights and Rights of Use Superficies give you ownership rights above the 'BUILDINGS'. It [...]

By Golawphuket|2023-06-06T16:03:54+07:00March 16, 2022|REAL ESTATE LAW|

Rights of Usufruct in Thailand

Usufruct is one of the real rights under the Civil and Commercial Code of Thailand (CCC). In this article, we are going to give you essential information about it, including its meaning, period of time, compensation assignment, inheritance, etc. Meaning Usufruct means rights to the possession of immovable property, including the use, enjoyment, and [...]

By Golawphuket|2023-06-06T16:06:13+07:00February 23, 2022|REAL ESTATE LAW|

Land & Condo Registration Fee Reduction 2022

This article brings you news about the land and condo registration fees. Following successful reform in the past, on January 18, 2022, the Government Gazette website published the Ministry of Interior's announcement on the collection of fees for registration of rights and juristic acts under the Land Code. Effective from January 18 to December [...]

By Golawphuket|2023-06-06T16:08:06+07:00February 9, 2022|All insights & Updates, REAL ESTATE LAW|

Rights of Habitation in Thailand

In this article, we are going to give you essential information about habitation in Thailand under the Civil and Commercial Code of Thailand (CCC). This right is an optional personal real right to have the right to occupy and use a building as a dwelling place. Meaning Thai law doesn’t give a definition of [...]

By Golawphuket|2023-06-06T16:10:39+07:00January 12, 2022|REAL ESTATE LAW|

Rights of Superficies in Thailand

As you may well know, foreigners aren’t allowed to have ownership rights over land. But that doesn't include the house and buildings built upon or under the land! In this article, we’re going to talk about "rights of superficies," which separate the ownership rights between the land and the building upon or under it. [...]

By Golawphuket|2023-06-06T16:18:46+07:00November 24, 2021|REAL ESTATE LAW|

Yellow Book! How You Can Have One?

Yellow Book Definition The yellow book is one type of household registration book or the so-called "Tabien Baan". It's issued by the district office or the local municipality and shows those who live in and have domicile in the house or condominium. It serves as proof of residence and is often required for various [...]

By Golawphuket|2024-04-17T11:51:40+07:00November 10, 2021|REAL ESTATE LAW|