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Can a Foreigner Own Land in Phuket?

Thailand Property Ownership · 2025-09-15

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As a general guide, foreign individuals cannot directly own Thai land simply because they buy a villa or move to Phuket. Limited statutory exceptions exist, but they are narrow and should never be treated as the normal purchase route. A buyer must identify exactly who owns the land, what right the buyer will register, how long that right lasts, and what happens on sale, death, default or a change of landowner. Independent Thai legal advice is essential before paying a reservation fee.

Ask the buyer-side lawyer to produce a one-page ownership diagram showing the land, building, condominium unit, company or registered rights, together with duration, transfer, succession and default consequences. Confirm the current Land Office and bank requirements before money moves.

This is general guide information only; obtain current independent Thai legal, tax, financial or technical advice for the specific transaction.

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