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\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to Buy a Condo in Thailand as a Foreigner: The Ultimate Legal Guide\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Thailand remains one of the most attractive destinations in Southeast Asia for property investment, retirement, and holiday homes. For foreign nationals looking to invest, purchasing a condominium is the most straightforward and legally secure route to real estate ownership.<\/p>

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However, while Thai law welcomes foreign buyers, it imposes strict statutory conditions under the Condominium Act B.E. 2522 (1979)<\/b>. Failing to comply with these financial and legal regulations can lead to a rejection of ownership transfer at the Land Department.<\/p>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Can a foreigner legally own a condo in Thailand? Yes, under freehold ownership (Chanote).<\/b> However, Section 19 of the Condominium Act dictates that foreigners can collectively own no more than 49% of the total saleable area<\/b> of all units within a single condominium project.<\/p>

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The remaining 51% of the saleable area must be owned by Thai nationals or Thai juristic entities. This is commonly referred to as the “Foreign Quota.”<\/b> Before signing any contracts, you must verify with the condominium\u2019s juristic office that the foreign quota for that specific building has not been exceeded.<\/p>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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To legally register a condo under a foreigner’s name, the purchase funds must be handled strictly according to the Bank of Thailand’s regulations:<\/p>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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