Glossary
Single-term explainers (Chanote, Nor Sor 3, etc.).
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.
Condominium Act of Thailand — the law behind foreign condo ownership
The Thai Condominium Act 1979 (B.E. 2522) explained — what it does, the 49% foreign quota, juristic person rules, and the proposals to amend it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.