Can a foreigner own a condo in Thailand?

Yes, a condo unit can be registered freehold in your name if the purchase money comes from abroad and foreigners hold no more than 49% of the unit area in the building. Whether quota is still available in a given building has to be confirmed with the developer and the Land Office. The legal basis is in our freehold vs leasehold guide.

Is a 30+30+30 villa leasehold safe?

Under the Civil and Commercial Code a lease of immovable property can be registered for up to 30 years, with a possible renewal of up to another 30. Promises of further terms in a contract are not guaranteed by law. Before you sign, check what exactly is registered at the Land Office.

Has Thailand passed the 75% foreign quota and 99-year leases?

No, neither has been passed as of October 2026. Both ideas have been discussed since 2024 but have not been enacted. Our separate answer links to the laws in force.

Does buying property in Thailand give you a visa?

There is no visa for buying a condo. Immigration can extend the stay of an investor who owns a condo worth THB 10 million or more on a Non-Immigrant visa, one year at a time, and wealthier buyers can look at the LTR visa or the paid Thailand Privilege membership. Details are in our answer on property and visas.

Can I rent out my condo on Airbnb?

Not legally as of October 2026: paid short stays fall under the Hotel Act, and condo units cannot get hotel status. A new accommodation bill went to the cabinet on 29 September 2026, but the old law applies until it is published. See our short-term rental guide.

How do I check a developer before buying off-plan?

Look the project up in our registry, which shows stage, floors, official valuation and a source for every field. The developer card shows the company and its status in the company registry. If a project is not in any government registry yet, ask the developer for its permit numbers.

Thailand property for foreigners

Where to start

Freehold or leasehold: what a foreigner can own and what can only be leased
Phuket new developments: projects on sale with a dated starting price from the developer website
Pattaya new developments: Jomtien, Pratumnak, Wongamat and the centre, with a starting price where the developer publishes one
Samui, Phangan and Krabi new developments: projects on sale with a check date
Shortlists: ready-made selections by budget, area, completion date and terms
Project registry: every building from government registries, including completed ones not on sale
Phuket by area: official condo valuations by subdistrict and who each area suits
Pattaya by area: official valuations by Chonburi subdistrict and who each area suits

Listings on sale now

The new developments catalogues for Phuket, Pattaya, Samui, Phangan and Krabi show only projects that are on sale right now. Starting prices and terms come from developer websites, each with a check date, and prices older than 60 days are hidden. There are no paid placements. Tenure and available foreign quota are confirmed project by project.

Shortlists by budget and terms

Presale: projects at launch
Developer instalment plans: pay in stages without a bank
Under THB 5M and THB 5-10M
Studios to rent out: units under THB 5M
Ready condos and ready or 2026 completion
Villas: what is being built and sold
Near the beach: within 500 m of the sand
Freehold: condos within the 49% quota
Rental programmes: terms as stated by developers
Branded residences and golf
SET-listed developers: projects by listed companies

Pattaya shortlists

Jomtien and Pratumnak
Wongamat and Naklua and central and north Pattaya
Pattaya presales and ready in Pattaya
Pattaya under THB 3M, by the sea and villas

Shortlists by area and brand

Bang Tao, Layan and Laguna Phuket
Kamala
Patong and Kathu
Kata and Karon
Rawai and Nai Harn
North, near the airport: Nai Yang and Nai Thon
The Title and The Title presale

Project and developer registry

The project registry is built from government registries: stage, floors, official valuation per m², owning company and a source for every field. It includes completed buildings that are not on sale, which helps with resale checks. Developer cards show the company, its status in the company registry, and its projects in the registry and on sale.

The Treasury valuation is used for taxes and transfer fees, it is not a sale price. Subdistrict medians for Phuket are on the Phuket page.

Buying guides and answers

Freehold or leasehold: the 49% quota, 30-year land leases and the laws behind them
Short-term rentals: why Airbnb in condos is not legal
75% quota and 99-year leases: what is discussed and what applies
Property and visas: stay extensions, LTR and Thailand Privilege

Areas to buy in

For daily life and what is nearby, see the area pages for Pattaya (Jomtien, Pratumnak, Wongamat, central Pattaya) and for Phuket: Bang Tao, Laguna, Layan, Surin, Kamala, Patong, Karon, Kata, Nai Harn, Rawai, Chalong, Phuket Town, Mai Khao.

Everything on this site explains rules and data, it is not legal advice. Have an independent lawyer check the documents before any purchase.

What property can a foreigner buy in Thailand

So Origin Kata Phuket

Phyll Krabi

RHEA by Sansiri

So Origin Bangtao Beach

The Title Heritage Bang-Tao

The Title Legendary Bang-Tao

The Modeva Bang-Tao by The Title

The Olive by The Title

The Title Serenity Naiyang

Layan Verde

Anchan Indigo I

Anchan Sunscape

Aquarous Jomtien Pattaya

Baan Ninya Krabi

Banyan Tree Beach Residences Oceanus

Botanica Pru Jampa

Copacabana Beach Jomtien

Grand Florida Beachfront Condo Resort Pattaya

Grand Solaire Pattaya

Origin Residences Phuket Bangtao

BRISA Patong by Sansiri

CANVAS Cherngtalay

CANVAZ Palette Cherngtalay

dcondo Vite Pattaya

Coming soon

Ocean Oasis Phuket

Andaman Boutique Residences II

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