Révisé par ThaiLawOnline, un cabinet d'avocats thaïlandais agréé exerçant en Thaïlande depuis 2006. Avocate thaïlandaise en charge du dossier : Wichuda Atthamethakon, LL.M., licence du barreau thaïlandais 3149/2556.
Dernière mise à jour :
A short video from ThaiLawOnline on legal due diligence and contract review for foreigners buying property in Thailand. Below the video you will find the key checks in writing, common questions and a link to our full guide.
Table des matières
Key points
- Check the title deed at the Land Office itself, not only a copy: the type of title (a Chanote is the strongest), the registered owner and every registered right.
- Look for encumbrances such as a mortgage, lease, usufruct or superficies registered against the land.
- Verify building permits, zoning and land use rules before you commit.
- Foreigners generally cannot own land in Thailand; condominium units can be owned within the 49 percent foreign quota of the building.
- Have the sale contract reviewed before paying a deposit: deadlines, refund terms and who pays transfer fees and taxes.
These points summarise the law as set out in our full guide, Vérification préalable des biens immobiliers en Thaïlande, which is reviewed regularly. The video gives an overview; the written guide is the up to date reference.
About this video
| Titre | Buying Property in Thailand? Legal Due Diligence & Contract Review for Foreigners |
| Channel | ThaiLawOnline on YouTube |
| Langue | Anglais |
| Published | 18 July 2025 |
| Regarder sur YouTube | youtube.com/watch?v=3veuji-d5y0 |
| Full written guide | Vérification préalable des biens immobiliers en Thaïlande |
Foire aux questions
Why is due diligence important when buying property in Thailand?
Because the registered title, encumbrances and permits decide what you actually buy. Problems found after transfer are far harder and more expensive to fix.
Un étranger peut-il posséder des terres en Thaïlande ?
Generally no. Foreigners can own a condominium unit within the foreign quota, and can use land through a registered lease, usufruct or superficies.
How much does ThaiLawOnline charge for property due diligence?
Our flat-fee property legal package starts at 19,900 THB and is adapted to the value and risk of the purchase.
Get help from ThaiLawOnline
Our flat-fee forfaits juridiques immobiliers start at 19,900 THB and include title deed verification and contract review. Read the full guide: Diligence raisonnable en Thaïlande.
ThaiLawOnline has advised foreigners in Thailand since 2006, entirely online, in English, French and Thai. Prendre rendez-vous pour une consultation or write to info@thailawonline.com.
More ThaiLawOnline videos
- Testament en Thaïlande
- Testament de vie en Thaïlande
- Le divorce en Thaïlande
- Garde d'enfants en Thaïlande
- Mariage en Thaïlande
- Usufruit en Thaïlande
- Superficies en Thaïlande
- All videos
Actualités juridiques thaïlandaises, gratuites par courriel
Des informations claires et concises sur les changements législatifs thaïlandais concernant les étrangers : propriété, visas, mariage, affaires et testaments. Un court courriel par mois, envoyé par un cabinet d’avocats établi depuis 2006. Zéro spam, désabonnement possible à tout moment.