Foreign Ownership

Can foreigners own land in Thailand?

For “Can foreigners own land in Thailand?”, the key points are: As a general rule foreigners cannot hold freehold title to land in Thailand. Exceptions exist only where a statute allows it, such as section 96 bis of the Land Code (investment-based residential landholding subject to ministerial approval) or section 27 of the Investment Promotion Act B.E. 2520 for BOI-promoted companies. Condominium units are the clearest exception under section 19 of the Condominium Act B.E. 2522. This is general guidance based on applicable statutes and regulations, not a ruling by a competent official or a court judgment, and no outcome is guaranteed. Please confirm current requirements with the local Land Office or the receiving authority. Check the receiving authority's current requirements before each submission, because the rules are revised periodically. For the exact document checklist, contact the team by phone, LINE @nycli, or email.