Thailand Property Guide
Guides for foreign buyers in Thailand — ownership, taxes, visas, Phuket areas, and the practical buying process.
ROI calculation for a Phuket condo — how to model the math
How to model ROI for a Phuket condo — gross yield, cost stack, net yield, capital appreciation, total return. Mechanics over specific numbers.
Short-term rental in Thailand — Hotel Act 2004 reality and Phuket enforcement
How the Hotel Act 2004 treats Airbnb and daily rentals in Thailand, what's legal in 2026, and the Phuket enforcement that ended the grey zone.
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.
Surin area guide — Phuket's quieter premium beach enclave
Surin Beach property guide for foreign buyers — premium boutique area between Bang Tao and Kamala, fine dining cluster, ultra-prime villas.
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.
Taxes and fees when buying property in Thailand — full 2026 breakdown
Thailand property taxes for foreigners in 2026 — transfer fee, SBT, stamp duty, withholding tax, Land & Building Tax, rental income, capital gains.
Thai tax residency — the 183-day rule and the 2024 remittance change
How Thai tax residency works for foreigners — the 183-day threshold, the 2024 Por. 161/2566 remittance change, and impact on property owners.
Thai company structures for property ownership — what changed in 2024–2025
Thai-majority companies holding land for foreigners — when it's legitimate, when it's nominee fraud, and how 2024–2025 enforcement changed the calculus.
Usufruct, superficies, habitation — alternative real rights for foreigners in Thailand
The three Thai real rights beyond ownership and lease — how usufruct, superficies, and habitation differ in term, transfer, and inheritance.
Withholding tax on property sale in Thailand — how the Land Office calculates it
How Thailand's withholding tax on property sales works for individuals vs companies, the cost-deduction table, and why it acts as de facto CGT.