Superficies in Thailand: Video Guide for Foreigners

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.

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A short video from ThaiLawOnline on the right of superficies in Thailand. Below the video you will find the key points in writing, common questions and a link to our full guide.

Key points

  • A superficies lets you own buildings, structures or plantations on land owned by someone else (Section 1410 of the Civil and Commercial Code).
  • It can be for a fixed term of up to 30 years, renewable, or for the life of the landowner or of the superficiary (Section 1412).
  • Unless the agreement says otherwise, it can be transferred and inherited (Section 1411).
  • It must be registered at the Land Office.
  • Foreigners often combine it with a lease or a usufruct to protect a house built on Thai land.

These points summarise the law as set out in our full guide, Superficies en Thaïlande, which is reviewed regularly. The video gives an overview; the written guide is the up to date reference.

About this video

TitreSuperficies Right en Thaïlande
ChannelThaiLawOnline on YouTube
LangueAnglais
Published13 June 2025
Regarder sur YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=ujkLk8ayIQg
Full written guideSuperficies en Thaïlande

Foire aux questions

Can a foreigner own a house in Thailand through a superficies?

Yes. A registered superficies lets a foreigner own the building while the land belongs to someone else.

How is superficies different from usufruct?

A superficies gives ownership of the building on the land. A usufruct gives the right to use and take income from the property but no ownership.

How much does a superficies agreement cost?

Our personalised Thai and English superficies agreement is 3,900 THB.

Get help from ThaiLawOnline

We prepare a personalised Thai and English superficies agreement for 3,900 THB. Read the full guide: Superficies 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.

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