REAL ESTATE LAW

How can foreigners own real estate in Phuket? What are the law's requirements? One of the best ways to answer this question is to classify Real Estate into four categories land, house, villa, and condominium. Also, what about the sale and purchase process? Below is the information in brief. 1. LAND Sections 86 to [...]

In General, a foreigner doesn't allow 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]