Chanote (Nor Sor 4 Jor) — the strongest land title in Thailand
Chanote is Thailand's only fully-surveyed, transferable land title. How to read it, why it matters for foreign buyers, and how weaker titles compare.
Glossary
Single-term explainers (Chanote, Nor Sor 3, etc.).
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Thailand Condominium Act — Section 19/2 foreign ownership quota
Thailand's Condominium Act of 1979: how Section 19/2 sets the 49% foreign-ownership quota and how juristic persons manage registered condos.
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FET form (Foreign Exchange Transaction) — what foreign buyers need to know
The FET form (formerly Tor Tor 3) explained — what it is, why it's required for foreign condo registration in Thailand, and how to obtain one.
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Foreign Business Act of Thailand and how it affects property buyers
Thailand's Foreign Business Act 1999 explained — restricted activities, the 49% foreign-shareholding rule, and how it affects property structures.
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Nor Sor 3 Gor — the second-tier land title in Thailand
Nor Sor 3 Gor (น.ส. 3 ก.) explained — what this Thai land title means, how it differs from Chanote, when it's acceptable for foreign buyers.
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Sor Kor 1 and weaker Thai land titles — what to avoid
Sor Kor 1, Por Bor Tor 5, Nor Sor 2 and other weaker Thai land titles — what they are, why they're problematic, and why foreign buyers should decline.
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Tabien Baan — the Thai house registration book explained
Tabien Baan (ทะเบียนบ้าน) explained — the Thai house registration book, the difference between blue and yellow versions, and why it matters for owners.
