{"id":243,"date":"2024-03-13T07:44:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T00:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/lease-agreement-in-thailand\/"},"modified":"2026-11-09T01:02:16","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T18:02:16","slug":"lease-agreement-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/th\/lease-agreement-in-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0e17\u0e33\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e40\u0e02\u0e49\u0e32\u0e43\u0e08\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e32\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32\u0e43\u0e19\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e40\u0e17\u0e28\u0e44\u0e17\u0e22: \u0e04\u0e39\u0e48\u0e21\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e09\u0e1a\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e2a\u0e21\u0e1a\u0e39\u0e23\u0e13\u0e4c\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e04\u0e38\u0e13"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We draft a bilingual Thai and English lease for your property for a fixed 4,900&nbsp;THB, ready in 3 to 5 business days, with guidance for registering it at the Land Office. The Land Office charges its own fee there, about 1.1% of the total rent, plus any key money. If you only need a template, ours start at 790&nbsp;THB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/lease-agreement-in-thailand\/#our-fees\">See what the 4,900 THB lease includes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image Lease Agreement in Thailand\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\" id=\"Foreigner-Happy-with-his-Lease-Agreement-in-Thailand\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/lease-agreement-thailand.webp\" alt=\"Landlord handing keys to a tenant in a Thai condo\" class=\"wp-image-16641 tlo-responsive-img\" style=\"width:500px\" title=\"Foreigner Happy with his Lease Agreement in Thailand\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TL;DR: A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/lease-agreement-in-thailand\/\">lease agreement in Thailand<\/a> is a legal contract that allows you to use land or property. Registered leases can last up to 30 years and can be renewed, but renewals are not automatic. A lease of premises for more than three years must be registered in Thai with the Land Department, or it can be enforced for three years only. Registration protects the lessee, even if the property changes owners. It also includes small fees of about 1.1% of the total rent for the term (a 1% registration fee plus 0.1% <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/glossary\/property-transfer-taxes\/\">stamp duty<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcdd Key Takeaways about Lease Agreement in Thailand<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Foreigners cannot own land outright. <\/strong>This makes long-term leases an important way to use property. They can also build and own structures through \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/superficies-in-thailand\/\">superficies rights.<\/a>\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Written Requirement (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-civil-code\/section-538\/\">Section 538<\/a>)<\/strong>: Any lease that lasts more than three years must be in writing. It must also be registered at the local Land Department to be valid for its full term.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum Lease Term (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-civil-code\/section-540\/\">Section 540<\/a>)<\/strong>: The longest lease term allowed under Thai law is <strong>30 years<\/strong>. Leases for commerce or industry can run for more than 30 and up to 50 years under the Act on Lease of Immovable Property for Commerce and Industry B.E. 2542. The land must be in a commercial or industrial zone or an industrial estate, the lessor must own it, and the lease must be in writing and registered, or it is void. This does not apply to a home or holiday house.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language Requirement<\/strong>: For registration, a <strong>Thai-language version<\/strong> of the lease is required. English-only leases are not accepted at the Land Department.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Automatic Renewal<\/strong> for Lease Agreement in Thailand: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/supreme-court-decisions-about-lease-in-thailand\/\">Thai courts, including the <strong>Supreme Court<\/strong><\/a>, have held that a promise to renew binds the landowner who gave it and their heirs (Decision 4872\/2539) but not a later buyer who has not agreed to it (Decision 6763\/2541), and that renewals stacked from the start to run past 30 years are <strong>void<\/strong> (Decision 4655\/2566). Plan on signing and registering a new lease when the term ends. (See our article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/automatic-renewal-of-a-lease-in-thailand\/\">Automatic Renewal Clauses in Thai Lease Agreements<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#overview-of-lease-agreements-in-thailand\">Understanding Lease Agreements in Thailand<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-legal-framework-of-lease-agreements-in-thailand\">Thai Lease Law: Sections 537-571 Explained<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#3-key-components-of-a-lease-agreement-in-thailand\/\">Key Components of a Rental Contract in Thailand<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#4-special-case-land-leases-and-superficies-rights\">Special Case: Land Leases and Superficies Rights in Thailand<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#lease-agreement-registration-process\">How to Register a 30-Year Lease at the Land Office and Costs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#step-by-step-guide-to-securing-your-thai-lease\">Step-by-Step Guide to Securing Your Thai Lease<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#common-pitfalls-and-frequently-asked-questions-fa-qs\">Common Traps: 30 + 30 + 30 Myths &amp; Court Rulings<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#securing-long-term-property-rights-lease-vs-usufruct-vs-superficies\">Securing Long-Term Property Rights: Lease vs. Usufruct vs. Superficies<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#critical-risks-for-foreigners-to-avoid\">Critical Risks for Foreigners to Avoid<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#real-case-examples\">Illustrative Scenarios<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#why-writing-a-strong-lease-agreement-matters-with-example\">Why Writing a Strong Lease Agreement Matters (With Example)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#fa-qs-about-lease-agreement-in-thailand\/\">FAQs about Lease Agreement in Thailand<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#need-help-drafting-or-reviewing-a-lease-agreement-in-thailand\/\">Need Help Drafting or Reviewing a Lease Agreement in Thailand?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#links\">Links:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#our-fees\">Our fee for a Thai lease<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#free-tools\">Try it yourself first, free<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"overview-of-lease-agreements-in-thailand\"><strong>Understanding Lease Agreements in&nbsp;Thailand<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lease agreement, known as \u0e2a\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e32\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e14\u0e34\u0e19 in Thai for land, is a simple contract. In this contract, the property owner allows someone to use the property for a set time. In return, the person pays rent. You won\u2019t own the property, but you will have strong legal rights. This is true if your lease is well written and registered at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/glossary\/land-office\/\">Land Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Last reviewed: 4 September 2026.<\/strong> Sections 537, 538, 540, 546, 547, 548, 550, 551, 552, 553, 560, 568 and 569 of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/glossary\/thai-civil-and-commercial-code\/\">Civil and Commercial Code<\/a> were each read against the text in our own annotated Code. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/glossary\/supreme-court-dika\/\">Supreme Court<\/a> Decision 4655\/2566 was read against our full summary of it. The Land Office fee, the security deposit convention and the registration steps described below are practice rather than Code provisions and were not verified against a statute. On 6 October 2026 the death-of-tenant risk was corrected after reading Decisions 3254\/2545 and 11058\/2559 in Thai: a lease can pass to the heirs where its terms show the tenant&#8217;s identity was not essential. On 3 October 2026 Sections 538 and 569 were read again in Thai, and the lines on oral leases, the unregistered-lease term, renewal promises, holding the title deed and a no-sale covenant were corrected; the renewal statements now follow our reviewed page on Supreme Court lease decisions. The two case studies further down are illustrative scenarios, not reported cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why choose a 30-year registered lease?<\/strong><br>\u2022 You secure legal use for the full term, even if the land is sold.<br>\u2022 You can register <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/superficies-in-thailand\/\">superficies rights in Thailand<\/a> to own any house you build.<br>\u2022 You avoid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/glossary\/nominee\/\">nominee<\/a> company risks while complying with Thai law<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since foreigners cannot own land in Thailand, leasing (often called a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/glossary\/leasehold\/\">leasehold<\/a>) is a popular way to secure long-term land use. A leasehold lets a foreigner use a piece of land for up to 30 years. They can renew it with a new agreement. This structure enables foreign nationals and investors to participate in the Thai real estate market without violating ownership restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to rent a condo in Bangkok, lease land for your dream home, or start a business, take time to learn how leases work in Thailand. This is important before you sign anything. This guide will help you understand the legal framework and key parts. It will explain the registration process and common mistakes to avoid. You will also find practical tips based on real cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-legal-framework-of-lease-agreements-in-thailand\"><strong>Thai Lease Law: Sections&nbsp;537-571 Explained<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rules for lease agreements in Thailand are called &#8220;hire of property.&#8221; They are found in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-civil-code\/section-537\/\">sections 537<\/a> to 571 of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code. These provisions outline the rights and duties of landlords and tenants, including obligations related to rent, maintenance, and termination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thai courts have often interpreted lease agreements based on these principles. This is especially true for renewal clauses, succession rights, and contract enforceability. If you want to know how the Thai Supreme Court has decided on these matters, check out our article. You can find it here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/supreme-court-decisions-about-lease-in-thailand\/\">Supreme Court Decisions About Lease in Thailand<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What sections 538 and 540 say, in short<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section 538. A lease of land or a building cannot be enforced in court unless there is written evidence signed by the party you are suing. A lease for more than three years, or for the life of the landlord or the tenant, has to be in writing and registered at the Land Office. If it is not registered, it can be enforced for three years only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section 540. A lease of land or a building cannot run for more than 30 years. A longer term is cut to 30. When the term ends the lease can be renewed, but the renewal cannot run for more than 30 years from the day it is made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What this means at the Land Office: the 30 years run from the start date written in the registered lease, and the Land Office will not register a term longer than 30 years. The official form we show further down was registered on 18 December 2557 (2014) for 29 years and 6 months, ending 31 May 2586 (2043), with all the rent, 585,273.46 baht, paid up front. Renewals promised at the start, on the old rent and terms, so that the total runs past 30 years are void (Supreme Court Decision 4655\/2566).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sources: Civil and Commercial Code sections 538 and 540; Supreme Court Decision 4655\/2566. Last reviewed: 31 October 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n<style data-noptimize=\"1\">.tlo-lb{border:2px solid #1E3455;background:#fff;margin:28px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55;color:#1b1b1b}.tlo-lb h2.tlo-lb-h{background:#1E3455;color:#fff;font-size:19px;line-height:1.3;margin:0;padding:12px 16px}.tlo-lb-tabs{position:relative;padding-top:44px;background:#fff}.tlo-lb-tab>summary{position:absolute;top:0;width:33.334%;height:44px;line-height:44px;text-align:center;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;background:#eef0f4;color:#1E3455;box-sizing:border-box;border-bottom:3px solid #1E3455}.tlo-lb-tab>summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.tlo-lb-tab:nth-of-type(1)>summary{left:0}.tlo-lb-tab:nth-of-type(2)>summary{left:33.333%}.tlo-lb-tab:nth-of-type(3)>summary{left:66.666%}.tlo-lb-tab[open]>summary{background:#fff;border-bottom-color:#FECB01}.tlo-lb summary:focus-visible,.tlo-lb a:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #FECB01;outline-offset:-3px}.tlo-lb-sec{padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe2e8}.tlo-lb-sec h3{font-size:17px;line-height:1.35;margin:0 0 4px;color:#1E3455}.tlo-lb-sec h3 small{font-weight:400;color:#555;font-size:14px}.tlo-lb-sec p{margin:0 0 8px}.tlo-lb-text{white-space:pre-line;border-left:3px solid #FECB01;padding-left:12px;margin:0 0 6px}.tlo-lb-note{font-size:13px;color:#555;font-style:italic}.tlo-lb-badge{display:inline-block;background:#FECB01;color:#1E3455;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;padding:1px 7px;margin-left:6px}.tlo-lb-fold{margin:0 0 8px}.tlo-lb-fold>summary{cursor:pointer;color:#1E3455;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px}.tlo-lb-links a{margin-right:14px;font-size:14px}.tlo-lb-cases,.tlo-lb-src{padding:14px 16px;background:#f6f7f9;border-top:1px solid #dfe2e8}.tlo-lb-cases h3,.tlo-lb-src h3{font-size:15px;margin:0 0 6px;color:#1E3455}.tlo-lb-cases ul,.tlo-lb-src ul{margin:0;padding:0 0 0 18px;font-size:14px}.tlo-al{font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;color:#444;margin:0 0 18px}.tlo-al details{margin-top:4px}.tlo-al summary{cursor:pointer;color:#1E3455}.tlo-al ul{margin:6px 0 0 18px;padding:0}@media print{.tlo-lb{border:1px solid #000}.tlo-lb-tabs{padding-top:0}.tlo-lb-tab>summary{position:static;width:auto;height:auto;line-height:1.4;text-align:left;background:none;border:0}.tlo-lb details::details-content{content-visibility:visible;display:block}.tlo-lb-links a{color:#000}}<\/style><script data-noptimize=\"1\" data-no-optimize=\"1\">document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){(function(){var b=document.querySelectorAll(\".tlo-lb-tabs\");b.forEach(function(g){var t=g.querySelectorAll(\":scope>details\");t.forEach(function(d){d.firstElementChild.addEventListener(\"click\",function(e){if(d.open){e.preventDefault()}})})});var s=[];addEventListener(\"beforeprint\",function(){s=[];document.querySelectorAll(\".tlo-lb details\").forEach(function(d){s.push([d,d.open,d.getAttribute(\"name\")]);d.removeAttribute(\"name\");d.open=true})});addEventListener(\"afterprint\",function(){s.forEach(function(x){x[0].open=x[1];if(x[2]){x[0].setAttribute(\"name\",x[2])}})})})();});<\/script><section class=\"tlo-lb notranslate\" data-no-translation data-no-dynamic-translation translate=\"no\" aria-label=\"\u0e01\u0e0e\u0e2b\u0e21\u0e32\u0e22\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e40\u0e01\u0e35\u0e48\u0e22\u0e27\u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e01\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e49\u0e32\u0e19\u0e35\u0e49\"><h2 class=\"tlo-lb-h\">\u0e01\u0e0e\u0e2b\u0e21\u0e32\u0e22\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e40\u0e01\u0e35\u0e48\u0e22\u0e27\u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e01\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e49\u0e32\u0e19\u0e35\u0e49<\/h2><div class=\"tlo-lb-tabs\"><details class=\"tlo-lb-tab\" name=\"tlo-lb-1\" lang=\"en\" data-no-translation><summary>English<\/summary><div class=\"tlo-lb-sec\"><h3>Section 538<\/h3><p>Any lease of immovable property is unenforceable by action without written evidence signed by the party liable. A lease for more than 3 years, or for the life of the lessee or lessor, must also be made in writing and registered, otherwise it is enforceable only for 3 years.<\/p><details class=\"tlo-lb-fold\" open><summary>Full text<\/summary><p class=\"tlo-lb-text\">A hire of immovable property is not enforceable by action unless there is some written evidence signed by the party liable. If the hire is for more than three years, or for the life of the hirer or of the letter, it is enforceable by action for three years only, unless it is made in writing and registered with the competent official.<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-note\">ThaiLawOnline translation<\/p><\/details><p class=\"tlo-lb-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/th\/thai-civil-code\/section-538\/\">Our annotated section<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/searchlaw.ocs.go.th\/council-of-state\/#\/public\/doc\/Qko1NGNVa1FhMG9hTTNGcU9sTGxydz09\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Official text<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"tlo-lb-sec\"><h3>Section 540<\/h3><p>An ordinary fixed-term lease of immovable property is limited to 30 years. Section 540 permits renewal for up to 30 years from renewal. A lease made for a longer term is reduced to 30 years.<\/p><details class=\"tlo-lb-fold\"><summary>Full text<\/summary><p class=\"tlo-lb-text\">Immovable property may not be let for a period exceeding thirty years. If a contract has been made for a longer period, that period shall be reduced to thirty years. The period of hire referred to above may, on its expiry, be renewed, but the renewal must not exceed thirty years from the date of renewal.<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-note\">ThaiLawOnline translation<\/p><\/details><p class=\"tlo-lb-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/th\/thai-civil-code\/section-540\/\">Our annotated section<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/searchlaw.ocs.go.th\/council-of-state\/#\/public\/doc\/Qko1NGNVa1FhMG9hTTNGcU9sTGxydz09\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Official text<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"tlo-lb-sec\"><h3>Section 537<\/h3><p>A lease is a contract by which one party (lessor) gives the other (lessee) the use or benefit of property for a stipulated time, in return for rent.<\/p><details class=\"tlo-lb-fold\"><summary>Full text<\/summary><p class=\"tlo-lb-text\">A hire of property is a contract whereby a person, called the letter, agrees to let another person, called the hirer, have the use or benefit of a property for a limited period of time, and the hirer agrees to pay rent therefor.<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-note\">ThaiLawOnline translation<\/p><\/details><p class=\"tlo-lb-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/th\/thai-civil-code\/section-537\/\">Our annotated section<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/searchlaw.ocs.go.th\/council-of-state\/#\/public\/doc\/Qko1NGNVa1FhMG9hTTNGcU9sTGxydz09\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Official text<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"tlo-lb-sec\"><h3>Section 569<\/h3><details class=\"tlo-lb-fold\" open><summary>Full text<\/summary><p class=\"tlo-lb-text\">A contract of hire of immovable property is not extinguished by the transfer of ownership of the property hired.\n The transferee is entitled to the rights and is subject to the duties of the transferor towards the hirer.<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-note\">ThaiLawOnline translation<\/p><\/details><p class=\"tlo-lb-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/th\/thai-civil-code\/section-569\/\">Our annotated section<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/searchlaw.ocs.go.th\/council-of-state\/#\/public\/doc\/Qko1NGNVa1FhMG9hTTNGcU9sTGxydz09\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Official text<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"tlo-lb-sec\"><h3>Section 3 <small>Act on Lease of Immovable Property for Commerce and Industry B.E. 2542<\/small><\/h3><details class=\"tlo-lb-fold\" open><summary>Full text<\/summary><p class=\"tlo-lb-text\">In this Act: &quot;lease&quot; means a lease of immovable property for commerce or industry with a lease term exceeding 30 years but not exceeding 50 years; &quot;Director-General&quot; means the Director-General of the Department of Lands.<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-note\">ThaiLawOnline translation<\/p><\/details><p class=\"tlo-lb-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/searchlaw.ocs.go.th\/council-of-state\/#\/public\/doc\/b0RzaWRYTU5aYnBMVFJHMzJVMnhtdz09\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Official text<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"tlo-lb-sec\"><h3>Section 4 <small>Act on Lease of Immovable Property for Commerce and Industry B.E. 2542<\/small><\/h3><details class=\"tlo-lb-fold\" open><summary>Full text<\/summary><p class=\"tlo-lb-text\">A lease under this Act must be made in writing and registered with the competent official, otherwise it is void. On expiry of the lease term, the lessee and lessor may agree to extend the lease term for a period of not more than 50 years from the date of agreement, and this must be made in writing and registered with the competent official, otherwise it is void.<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-note\">ThaiLawOnline translation<\/p><\/details><p class=\"tlo-lb-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/searchlaw.ocs.go.th\/council-of-state\/#\/public\/doc\/b0RzaWRYTU5aYnBMVFJHMzJVMnhtdz09\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Official text<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"tlo-lb-sec\"><h3>Section 5 <small>Act on Lease of Immovable Property for Commerce and Industry B.E. 2542<\/small><\/h3><details class=\"tlo-lb-fold\" open><summary>Full text<\/summary><p class=\"tlo-lb-text\">The lessor must be the owner of the immovable property only. A lease of land of more than 100 rai requires the approval of the Director-General, in accordance with the rules, procedures and conditions prescribed in ministerial regulations. The registration of leases under this Act, the determination of the types of commerce or industry for which leases may be made, and the use or change of type of use of the leased immovable property shall be in accordance with the rules, procedures and conditions prescribed in ministerial regulations. The Director-General has the power to revoke the registration of a lease that contravenes or fails to comply with paragraphs two and three.<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-note\">ThaiLawOnline translation<\/p><\/details><p class=\"tlo-lb-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/searchlaw.ocs.go.th\/council-of-state\/#\/public\/doc\/b0RzaWRYTU5aYnBMVFJHMzJVMnhtdz09\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Official text<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"tlo-lb-sec\"><h3>Section 7 <small>Act on Lease of Immovable Property for Commerce and Industry B.E. 2542<\/small><\/h3><details class=\"tlo-lb-fold\" open><summary>Full text<\/summary><p class=\"tlo-lb-text\">Rights and duties under the lease may pass to heirs, and the lessee may sublease or assign the leasehold right, in whole or in part, to a third party, unless otherwise provided in the lease agreement.<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-note\">ThaiLawOnline translation<\/p><\/details><p class=\"tlo-lb-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/searchlaw.ocs.go.th\/council-of-state\/#\/public\/doc\/b0RzaWRYTU5aYnBMVFJHMzJVMnhtdz09\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Official text<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"tlo-lb-tab\" name=\"tlo-lb-1\" lang=\"th\" data-no-translation open><summary>\u0e44\u0e17\u0e22<\/summary><div class=\"tlo-lb-sec\"><h3>\u0e21\u0e32\u0e15\u0e23\u0e32 538<\/h3><details class=\"tlo-lb-fold\" open><summary>\u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e40\u0e15\u0e47\u0e21<\/summary><p class=\"tlo-lb-text\">\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32\u0e2d\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e32\u0e23\u0e34\u0e21\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e19\u0e31\u0e49\u0e19 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class=\"tlo-lb-note\">\u0e15\u0e23\u0e07\u0e15\u0e32\u0e21\u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e43\u0e19\u0e23\u0e32\u0e0a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e08\u0e08\u0e32\u0e19\u0e38\u0e40\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e29\u0e32 \/ \u0e2a\u0e33\u0e19\u0e31\u0e01\u0e07\u0e32\u0e19\u0e04\u0e13\u0e30\u0e01\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e01\u0e24\u0e29\u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32 (Verbatim from the Royal Gazette \/ Office of the Council of State)<\/p><\/details><p class=\"tlo-lb-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/th\/thai-civil-code\/section-538\/\">\u0e21\u0e32\u0e15\u0e23\u0e32\u0e1e\u0e23\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e21\u0e2b\u0e21\u0e32\u0e22\u0e40\u0e2b\u0e15\u0e38\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e40\u0e23\u0e32<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/searchlaw.ocs.go.th\/council-of-state\/#\/public\/doc\/Qko1NGNVa1FhMG9hTTNGcU9sTGxydz09\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"tlo-lb-sec\"><h3>\u0e21\u0e32\u0e15\u0e23\u0e32 540<\/h3><details class=\"tlo-lb-fold\"><summary>\u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e40\u0e15\u0e47\u0e21<\/summary><p class=\"tlo-lb-text\">\u0e2d\u0e31\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e32\u0e23\u0e34\u0e21\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c \u0e17\u0e48\u0e32\u0e19\u0e2b\u0e49\u0e32\u0e21\u0e21\u0e34\u0e43\u0e2b\u0e49\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32\u0e01\u0e31\u0e19\u0e40\u0e1b\u0e47\u0e19\u0e01\u0e33\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e14\u0e40\u0e27\u0e25\u0e32\u0e40\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19\u0e01\u0e27\u0e48\u0e32\u0e2a\u0e32\u0e21\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e1a\u0e1b\u0e35 \u0e16\u0e49\u0e32\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e17\u0e33\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e32\u0e01\u0e31\u0e19\u0e44\u0e27\u0e49\u0e40\u0e1b\u0e47\u0e19\u0e01\u0e33\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e14\u0e40\u0e27\u0e25\u0e32\u0e19\u0e32\u0e19\u0e01\u0e27\u0e48\u0e32\u0e19\u0e31\u0e49\u0e19 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537<\/h3><details class=\"tlo-lb-fold\"><summary>\u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e40\u0e15\u0e47\u0e21<\/summary><p class=\"tlo-lb-text\">\u0e2d\u0e31\u0e19\u0e27\u0e48\u0e32\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e19\u0e19\u0e31\u0e49\u0e19 \u0e04\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e32\u0e0b\u0e36\u0e48\u0e07\u0e1a\u0e38\u0e04\u0e04\u0e25\u0e04\u0e19\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e36\u0e48\u0e07\u0e40\u0e23\u0e35\u0e22\u0e01\u0e27\u0e48\u0e32 \u0e1c\u0e39\u0e49\u0e43\u0e2b\u0e49\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32 \u0e15\u0e01\u0e25\u0e07\u0e43\u0e2b\u0e49\u0e1a\u0e38\u0e04\u0e04\u0e25\u0e2d\u0e35\u0e01\u0e04\u0e19\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e36\u0e48\u0e07\u0e40\u0e23\u0e35\u0e22\u0e01\u0e27\u0e48\u0e32 \u0e1c\u0e39\u0e49\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32 \u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e43\u0e0a\u0e49\u0e2b\u0e23\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e42\u0e22\u0e0a\u0e19\u0e4c\u0e43\u0e19\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e48\u0e32\u0e07\u0e43\u0e14\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e48\u0e32\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e36\u0e48\u0e07\u0e0a\u0e31\u0e48\u0e27\u0e23\u0e30\u0e22\u0e30\u0e40\u0e27\u0e25\u0e32\u0e2d\u0e31\u0e19\u0e21\u0e35\u0e08\u0e33\u0e01\u0e31\u0e14 \u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e1c\u0e39\u0e49\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32\u0e15\u0e01\u0e25\u0e07\u0e08\u0e30\u0e43\u0e2b\u0e49\u0e04\u0e48\u0e32\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32\u0e40\u0e1e\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e19\u0e31\u0e49\u0e19<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-note\">\u0e15\u0e23\u0e07\u0e15\u0e32\u0e21\u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e43\u0e19\u0e23\u0e32\u0e0a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e08\u0e08\u0e32\u0e19\u0e38\u0e40\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e29\u0e32 \/ \u0e2a\u0e33\u0e19\u0e31\u0e01\u0e07\u0e32\u0e19\u0e04\u0e13\u0e30\u0e01\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e01\u0e24\u0e29\u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32 (Verbatim from the Royal Gazette \/ Office of the Council of State)<\/p><\/details><p class=\"tlo-lb-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/th\/thai-civil-code\/section-537\/\">\u0e21\u0e32\u0e15\u0e23\u0e32\u0e1e\u0e23\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e21\u0e2b\u0e21\u0e32\u0e22\u0e40\u0e2b\u0e15\u0e38\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e40\u0e23\u0e32<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/searchlaw.ocs.go.th\/council-of-state\/#\/public\/doc\/Qko1NGNVa1FhMG9hTTNGcU9sTGxydz09\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"tlo-lb-sec\"><h3>\u0e21\u0e32\u0e15\u0e23\u0e32 569<\/h3><details class=\"tlo-lb-fold\"><summary>\u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e40\u0e15\u0e47\u0e21<\/summary><p class=\"tlo-lb-text\">\u0e2d\u0e31\u0e19\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e32\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32\u0e2d\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e32\u0e23\u0e34\u0e21\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e19\u0e31\u0e49\u0e19\u0e22\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e21\u0e44\u0e21\u0e48\u0e23\u0e30\u0e07\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e44\u0e1b \u0e40\u0e1e\u0e23\u0e32\u0e30\u0e40\u0e2b\u0e15\u0e38\u0e42\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e01\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e4c\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e19\u0e0b\u0e36\u0e48\u0e07\u0e43\u0e2b\u0e49\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32\n\u0e1c\u0e39\u0e49\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e42\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e22\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e21\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e44\u0e1b\u0e17\u0e31\u0e49\u0e07\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e49\u0e32\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e1c\u0e39\u0e49\u0e42\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e0b\u0e36\u0e48\u0e07\u0e21\u0e35\u0e15\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e1c\u0e39\u0e49\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32\u0e19\u0e31\u0e49\u0e19\u0e14\u0e49\u0e27\u0e22<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-note\">\u0e15\u0e23\u0e07\u0e15\u0e32\u0e21\u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e43\u0e19\u0e23\u0e32\u0e0a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e08\u0e08\u0e32\u0e19\u0e38\u0e40\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e29\u0e32 \/ \u0e2a\u0e33\u0e19\u0e31\u0e01\u0e07\u0e32\u0e19\u0e04\u0e13\u0e30\u0e01\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e01\u0e24\u0e29\u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32 (Verbatim from the Royal Gazette \/ Office of the Council of State)<\/p><\/details><p class=\"tlo-lb-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/th\/thai-civil-code\/section-569\/\">\u0e21\u0e32\u0e15\u0e23\u0e32\u0e1e\u0e23\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e21\u0e2b\u0e21\u0e32\u0e22\u0e40\u0e2b\u0e15\u0e38\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e40\u0e23\u0e32<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/searchlaw.ocs.go.th\/council-of-state\/#\/public\/doc\/Qko1NGNVa1FhMG9hTTNGcU9sTGxydz09\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"tlo-lb-sec\"><h3>\u0e21\u0e32\u0e15\u0e23\u0e32 3 <small>\u0e1e\u0e23\u0e30\u0e23\u0e32\u0e0a\u0e1a\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e31\u0e15\u0e34\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32\u0e2d\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e32\u0e23\u0e34\u0e21\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e40\u0e1e\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e1e\u0e32\u0e13\u0e34\u0e0a\u0e22\u0e01\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21\u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e2d\u0e38\u0e15\u0e2a\u0e32\u0e2b\u0e01\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21 \u0e1e.\u0e28. 2542<\/small><\/h3><details class=\"tlo-lb-fold\"><summary>\u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e40\u0e15\u0e47\u0e21<\/summary><p class=\"tlo-lb-text\">\u0e43\u0e19\u0e1e\u0e23\u0e30\u0e23\u0e32\u0e0a\u0e1a\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e31\u0e15\u0e34\u0e19\u0e35\u0e49\n\u201c\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32\u201d \u0e2b\u0e21\u0e32\u0e22\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e27\u0e48\u0e32 \u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32\u0e2d\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e32\u0e23\u0e34\u0e21\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e40\u0e1e\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e1e\u0e32\u0e13\u0e34\u0e0a\u0e22\u0e01\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21\u0e2b\u0e23\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e2d\u0e38\u0e15\u0e2a\u0e32\u0e2b\u0e01\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e01\u0e33\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e14\u0e40\u0e27\u0e25\u0e32\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32\u0e44\u0e27\u0e49\u0e40\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19\u0e2a\u0e32\u0e21\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e1a\u0e1b\u0e35\u0e41\u0e15\u0e48\u0e44\u0e21\u0e48\u0e40\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19\u0e2b\u0e49\u0e32\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e1a\u0e1b\u0e35\n\u201c\u0e2d\u0e18\u0e34\u0e1a\u0e14\u0e35\u201d \u0e2b\u0e21\u0e32\u0e22\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e27\u0e48\u0e32 \u0e2d\u0e18\u0e34\u0e1a\u0e14\u0e35\u0e01\u0e23\u0e21\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e14\u0e34\u0e19<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-note\">\u0e15\u0e23\u0e07\u0e15\u0e32\u0e21\u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e43\u0e19\u0e23\u0e32\u0e0a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e08\u0e08\u0e32\u0e19\u0e38\u0e40\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e29\u0e32 \/ \u0e2a\u0e33\u0e19\u0e31\u0e01\u0e07\u0e32\u0e19\u0e04\u0e13\u0e30\u0e01\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e01\u0e24\u0e29\u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32 (Verbatim from the Royal Gazette \/ Office of the Council of State)<\/p><\/details><p class=\"tlo-lb-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/searchlaw.ocs.go.th\/council-of-state\/#\/public\/doc\/b0RzaWRYTU5aYnBMVFJHMzJVMnhtdz09\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"tlo-lb-sec\"><h3>\u0e21\u0e32\u0e15\u0e23\u0e32 4 <small>\u0e1e\u0e23\u0e30\u0e23\u0e32\u0e0a\u0e1a\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e31\u0e15\u0e34\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32\u0e2d\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e32\u0e23\u0e34\u0e21\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e40\u0e1e\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e1e\u0e32\u0e13\u0e34\u0e0a\u0e22\u0e01\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21\u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e2d\u0e38\u0e15\u0e2a\u0e32\u0e2b\u0e01\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21 \u0e1e.\u0e28. 2542<\/small><\/h3><details class=\"tlo-lb-fold\"><summary>\u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e40\u0e15\u0e47\u0e21<\/summary><p class=\"tlo-lb-text\">\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32\u0e15\u0e32\u0e21\u0e1e\u0e23\u0e30\u0e23\u0e32\u0e0a\u0e1a\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e31\u0e15\u0e34\u0e19\u0e35\u0e49 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\u0e21\u0e34\u0e09\u0e30\u0e19\u0e31\u0e49\u0e19\u0e40\u0e1b\u0e47\u0e19\u0e42\u0e21\u0e06\u0e30<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-note\">\u0e15\u0e23\u0e07\u0e15\u0e32\u0e21\u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e43\u0e19\u0e23\u0e32\u0e0a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e08\u0e08\u0e32\u0e19\u0e38\u0e40\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e29\u0e32 \/ \u0e2a\u0e33\u0e19\u0e31\u0e01\u0e07\u0e32\u0e19\u0e04\u0e13\u0e30\u0e01\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e01\u0e24\u0e29\u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32 (Verbatim from the Royal Gazette \/ Office of the Council of State)<\/p><\/details><p class=\"tlo-lb-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/searchlaw.ocs.go.th\/council-of-state\/#\/public\/doc\/b0RzaWRYTU5aYnBMVFJHMzJVMnhtdz09\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"tlo-lb-sec\"><h3>\u0e21\u0e32\u0e15\u0e23\u0e32 5 <small>\u0e1e\u0e23\u0e30\u0e23\u0e32\u0e0a\u0e1a\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e31\u0e15\u0e34\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32\u0e2d\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e32\u0e23\u0e34\u0e21\u0e17\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e40\u0e1e\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e1e\u0e32\u0e13\u0e34\u0e0a\u0e22\u0e01\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21\u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e2d\u0e38\u0e15\u0e2a\u0e32\u0e2b\u0e01\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21 \u0e1e.\u0e28. 2542<\/small><\/h3><details class=\"tlo-lb-fold\"><summary>\u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e40\u0e15\u0e47\u0e21<\/summary><p 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name=\"tlo-lb-1\" lang=\"fr\" data-no-translation><summary>Fran\u00e7ais<\/summary><div class=\"tlo-lb-sec\"><h3>Article 538<\/h3><p>Le louage d&#039;un immeuble ne peut donner lieu \u00e0 une action en ex\u00e9cution en justice s&#039;il n&#039;existe aucun \u00e9crit, de quelque nature que ce soit, sign\u00e9 par la partie tenue. Si le louage est conclu pour une dur\u00e9e sup\u00e9rieure \u00e0 trois ans, ou pour la dur\u00e9e de la vie du preneur ou du bailleur, et qu&#039;il n&#039;a pas \u00e9t\u00e9 fait par \u00e9crit et enregistr\u00e9 aupr\u00e8s de l&#039;officier comp\u00e9tent, il ne peut donner lieu \u00e0 une action en ex\u00e9cution que pour trois ans.<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-note\">r\u00e9sum\u00e9 non officiel<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/th\/thai-civil-code\/section-538\/\">Notre article annot\u00e9<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/searchlaw.ocs.go.th\/council-of-state\/#\/public\/doc\/Qko1NGNVa1FhMG9hTTNGcU9sTGxydz09\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Texte officiel<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"tlo-lb-sec\"><h3>Article 540<\/h3><p>Un immeuble ne peut \u00eatre donn\u00e9 \u00e0 bail pour une dur\u00e9e exc\u00e9dant trente ans. Si le contrat a \u00e9t\u00e9 conclu pour une dur\u00e9e plus longue, celle-ci est r\u00e9duite \u00e0 trente ans.\nLa dur\u00e9e du bail ci-dessus mentionn\u00e9e peut, \u00e0 son expiration, \u00eatre renouvel\u00e9e, mais sans exc\u00e9der trente ans \u00e0 compter du jour du renouvellement.<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-note\">r\u00e9sum\u00e9 non officiel<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/th\/thai-civil-code\/section-540\/\">Notre article annot\u00e9<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/searchlaw.ocs.go.th\/council-of-state\/#\/public\/doc\/Qko1NGNVa1FhMG9hTTNGcU9sTGxydz09\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Texte officiel<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"tlo-lb-sec\"><h3>Article 537<\/h3><p>Le louage de choses est le contrat par lequel une personne, appel\u00e9e le bailleur, convient de laisser une autre personne, appel\u00e9e le preneur, user ou jouir d&#039;un bien quelconque pendant une dur\u00e9e limit\u00e9e, et par lequel le preneur convient de payer un loyer \u00e0 cet effet.<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-note\">r\u00e9sum\u00e9 non officiel<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/th\/thai-civil-code\/section-537\/\">Notre article annot\u00e9<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/searchlaw.ocs.go.th\/council-of-state\/#\/public\/doc\/Qko1NGNVa1FhMG9hTTNGcU9sTGxydz09\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Texte officiel<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"tlo-lb-sec\"><h3>Article 569<\/h3><p>Le bail d&#039;un immeuble ne prend pas fin du fait du transfert de la propri\u00e9t\u00e9 du bien lou\u00e9.\n\nL&#039;acqu\u00e9reur reprend \u00e0 la fois les droits et les obligations du c\u00e9dant envers le preneur.<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-note\">r\u00e9sum\u00e9 non officiel<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/th\/thai-civil-code\/section-569\/\">Notre article annot\u00e9<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/searchlaw.ocs.go.th\/council-of-state\/#\/public\/doc\/Qko1NGNVa1FhMG9hTTNGcU9sTGxydz09\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Texte officiel<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"tlo-lb-sec\"><h3>Article 3 <small>Act on Lease of Immovable Property for Commerce and Industry B.E. 2542<\/small><\/h3><p>Dans cette loi, le bail s&#039;entend d&#039;un bail immobilier \u00e0 usage commercial ou industriel de plus de 30 ans et d&#039;au plus 50 ans ; le directeur g\u00e9n\u00e9ral est celui du D\u00e9partement des terres.<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-note\">r\u00e9sum\u00e9 non officiel<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/searchlaw.ocs.go.th\/council-of-state\/#\/public\/doc\/b0RzaWRYTU5aYnBMVFJHMzJVMnhtdz09\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Texte officiel<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"tlo-lb-sec\"><h3>Article 4 <small>Act on Lease of Immovable Property for Commerce and Industry B.E. 2542<\/small><\/h3><p>Le bail doit \u00eatre \u00e9crit et enregistr\u00e9 aupr\u00e8s du fonctionnaire comp\u00e9tent, \u00e0 peine de nullit\u00e9. \u00c0 son terme, les parties peuvent le prolonger d&#039;au plus 50 ans \u00e0 compter de leur accord, avec \u00e9crit et enregistrement, \u00e0 peine de nullit\u00e9.<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-note\">r\u00e9sum\u00e9 non officiel<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/searchlaw.ocs.go.th\/council-of-state\/#\/public\/doc\/b0RzaWRYTU5aYnBMVFJHMzJVMnhtdz09\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Texte officiel<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"tlo-lb-sec\"><h3>Article 5 <small>Act on Lease of Immovable Property for Commerce and Industry B.E. 2542<\/small><\/h3><p>Seul le propri\u00e9taire peut donner \u00e0 bail. Au-del\u00e0 de 100 rai, l&#039;approbation du directeur g\u00e9n\u00e9ral est requise. L&#039;enregistrement, les activit\u00e9s admises et l&#039;usage suivent les r\u00e8glements minist\u00e9riels. Le directeur g\u00e9n\u00e9ral peut r\u00e9voquer l&#039;enregistrement d&#039;un bail contraire \u00e0 ces r\u00e8gles.<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-note\">r\u00e9sum\u00e9 non officiel<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/searchlaw.ocs.go.th\/council-of-state\/#\/public\/doc\/b0RzaWRYTU5aYnBMVFJHMzJVMnhtdz09\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Texte officiel<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"tlo-lb-sec\"><h3>Article 7 <small>Act on Lease of Immovable Property for Commerce and Industry B.E. 2542<\/small><\/h3><p>Les droits et obligations du bail passent aux h\u00e9ritiers, et le preneur peut sous-louer ou c\u00e9der son droit, en tout ou partie, \u00e0 un tiers, sauf stipulation contraire du bail.<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-note\">r\u00e9sum\u00e9 non officiel<\/p><p class=\"tlo-lb-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/searchlaw.ocs.go.th\/council-of-state\/#\/public\/doc\/b0RzaWRYTU5aYnBMVFJHMzJVMnhtdz09\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Texte officiel<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/details><\/div><div class=\"tlo-lb-cases\"><h3>\u0e04\u0e33\u0e1e\u0e34\u0e1e\u0e32\u0e01\u0e29\u0e32\u0e28\u0e32\u0e25\u0e0e\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/th\/supreme-court-decisions\/4655-2566-lease-term-limit\/\">4655\/2566<\/a> (2023): \u0e2a\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e32\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32 30+30+30 \u0e1b\u0e35\u0e0a\u0e33\u0e23\u0e30\u0e04\u0e48\u0e32\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32\u0e25\u0e48\u0e27\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e49\u0e32 \u0e04\u0e33\u0e21\u0e31\u0e48\u0e19\u0e15\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e32\u0e40\u0e1b\u0e47\u0e19\u0e42\u0e21\u0e06\u0e30 \u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32 30 \u0e1b\u0e35\u0e41\u0e23\u0e01\u0e2a\u0e21\u0e1a\u0e39\u0e23\u0e13\u0e4c<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/th\/supreme-court-decisions\/6763-2541-renewal-promise-does-not-bind-new-owner\/\">6763\/2541<\/a> (1998): \u0e04\u0e33\u0e21\u0e31\u0e48\u0e19\u0e08\u0e30\u0e43\u0e2b\u0e49\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32\u0e15\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e40\u0e1b\u0e47\u0e19\u0e40\u0e1e\u0e35\u0e22\u0e07\u0e1a\u0e38\u0e04\u0e04\u0e25\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34 \u0e44\u0e21\u0e48\u0e1c\u0e39\u0e01\u0e1e\u0e31\u0e19\u0e1c\u0e39\u0e49\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e42\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e14\u0e34\u0e19 \u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e04\u0e33\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e44\u0e21\u0e48\u0e21\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e2a\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e22\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e21\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e49\u0e19\u0e1c\u0e25<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/th\/supreme-court-decisions\/4872-2539-lease-renewal-heir-acceptance\/\">4872\/2539<\/a> (1996): \u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e15\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e2d\u0e32\u0e22\u0e38\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32\u0e1c\u0e39\u0e01\u0e1e\u0e31\u0e19\u0e17\u0e32\u0e22\u0e32\u0e17\u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e23\u0e39\u0e49\u0e16\u0e36\u0e07\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e15\u0e32\u0e22\u0e01\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e2a\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/th\/supreme-court-decisions\/5277-2540-lease-renewal-discretionary\/\">5277\/2540<\/a> (1997): \u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e15\u0e01\u0e25\u0e07\u0e15\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e32\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32\u0e40\u0e1b\u0e47\u0e19\u0e14\u0e38\u0e25\u0e1e\u0e34\u0e19\u0e34\u0e08<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/th\/supreme-court-decisions\/17923-2557-foreign-funded-company\/\">17923\/2557<\/a> (2014): \u0e2a\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e32\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e41\u0e17\u0e49\u0e08\u0e23\u0e34\u0e07\u0e40\u0e1b\u0e47\u0e19\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e32\u0e0b\u0e37\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e02\u0e32\u0e22 \u0e1c\u0e39\u0e49\u0e0b\u0e37\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e0a\u0e32\u0e27\u0e15\u0e48\u0e32\u0e07\u0e0a\u0e32\u0e15\u0e34\u0e1a\u0e31\u0e07\u0e04\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e43\u0e2b\u0e49\u0e42\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e14\u0e34\u0e19\u0e41\u0e01\u0e48\u0e1a\u0e23\u0e34\u0e29\u0e31\u0e17\u0e1c\u0e39\u0e49\u0e16\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e41\u0e17\u0e19\u0e44\u0e21\u0e48\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/th\/supreme-court-decisions\/1925-2517-written-acceptance-lease-renewal\/\">1925\/2517<\/a> (1974): \u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e2a\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e04\u0e33\u0e21\u0e31\u0e48\u0e19\u0e40\u0e1b\u0e47\u0e19\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e31\u0e07\u0e2a\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e17\u0e33\u0e43\u0e2b\u0e49\u0e40\u0e01\u0e34\u0e14\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e32\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e32\u0e43\u0e2b\u0e21\u0e48<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tlo-lb-src\"><h3>\u0e41\u0e2b\u0e25\u0e48\u0e07\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e21\u0e32<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/searchlaw.ocs.go.th\/council-of-state\/#\/public\/doc\/Qko1NGNVa1FhMG9hTTNGcU9sTGxydz09\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e21\u0e27\u0e25\u0e01\u0e0e\u0e2b\u0e21\u0e32\u0e22\u0e41\u0e1e\u0e48\u0e07\u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e1e\u0e32\u0e13\u0e34\u0e0a\u0e22\u0e4c, Office of the Council of State<\/a>, \u0e40\u0e23\u0e35\u0e22\u0e01\u0e14\u0e39\u0e40\u0e21\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d 31 \u0e15\u0e38\u0e25\u0e32\u0e04\u0e21 2569<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/searchlaw.ocs.go.th\/council-of-state\/#\/public\/doc\/b0RzaWRYTU5aYnBMVFJHMzJVMnhtdz09\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Act on Lease of Immovable Property for Commerce and Industry B.E. 2542<\/a>, \u0e40\u0e23\u0e35\u0e22\u0e01\u0e14\u0e39\u0e40\u0e21\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d 31 \u0e15\u0e38\u0e25\u0e32\u0e04\u0e21 2569<\/li><li>deka.supremecourt.or.th, Supreme Court of Thailand decisions database (copy held in our library), \u0e40\u0e23\u0e35\u0e22\u0e01\u0e14\u0e39\u0e40\u0e21\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d 19 \u0e01\u0e38\u0e21\u0e20\u0e32\u0e1e\u0e31\u0e19\u0e18\u0e4c 2569<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-key-components-of-a-lease-agreement-in-thailand\/\"><strong>Key Components of a Rental Contract in Thailand<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A well-structured lease agreement protects both parties and minimizes the risk of disputes. Below are the core elements that should be clearly defined in any Thai lease:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Component<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Description<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Lease Term<\/strong><\/td><td>Maximum 30 years. Leases for commerce or industry can run for more than 30 and up to 50 years under the Act on Lease of Immovable Property for Commerce and Industry B.E. 2542. The land must be in a commercial or industrial zone or an industrial estate, the lessor must own it, and the lease must be in writing and registered, or it is void. This does not apply to a home or holiday house. Clearly state start and end dates.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rental Amount<\/strong><\/td><td>Monthly or yearly rent, with optional clauses for increases.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Payment Terms<\/strong><\/td><td>Due dates, method of payment, and penalties for late payments.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Security Deposit<\/strong><\/td><td>Commonly 2-3 months&#8217; rent, refundable if no damage or unpaid bills.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Maintenance &amp; Repairs<\/strong><\/td><td>Clarify who handles what: tenant for minor issues, landlord for major ones.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Utilities<\/strong><\/td><td>Specify who pays for electricity, water, internet, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Use of Property<\/strong><\/td><td>Define use (residential, commercial) and any restrictions on subleasing.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Termination Clause<\/strong><\/td><td>Outline the notice period and acceptable reasons for early termination.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Renewal Options<\/strong><\/td><td>A renewal promise binds the landlord, and usually the landlord&#8217;s heirs, but not a buyer of the land. Each renewal is registered as a <strong>new lease<\/strong> of up to 30 years from the date of renewal (section 540), and renewals stacked at the outset to go past 30 years are <strong>void<\/strong> (Supreme Court Decision 4655\/2566).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Legal Jurisdiction<\/strong><\/td><td>State that Thai law applies and name the court that would handle disputes.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tenant-duties-keep-the-premises-in-good-order-pay-day-to-day-utilities-and-notify-the-landlord-of-needed-repairs-landlord-duties-handle-structural-repairs-and-defects-if-a-serious-defect-makes-the-property-unusable-rent-can-be-reduced-or-the-lease-cancelled-commercial-and-civil-code-section-552\">Tenant duties: Keep the property in good condition. Pay for daily utilities. Tell the landlord about any needed repairs.<br>Landlord duties: Deliver the property in a good state of repair and make the repairs that become necessary during the term, apart from those the law or custom leaves to the tenant (Civil and Commercial Code <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-civil-code\/section-546\/\">section 546<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-civil-code\/section-550\/\">section 550<\/a>). If part of the property is lost through no fault of the tenant, the tenant may claim a reduction of the rent in proportion to the part lost, and may terminate if what is left cannot serve the purpose of the lease (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-civil-code\/section-568\/\">section 568<\/a>). Where the property is delivered in a condition unsuitable for its purpose, or a defect the landlord can put right is not put right after notice and is serious enough, the tenant may terminate (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-civil-code\/section-548\/\">section 548<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-civil-code\/section-551\/\">section 551<\/a>). Section 552 is a tenant obligation, not a landlord one: it forbids the tenant to use the property for a purpose other than the ordinary one or the one the contract provides.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under Section 538 a lease of land or a building cannot be enforced in court at all unless there is written evidence signed by the party you are suing, so an oral lease of immovable property gives you no claim you can sue on. A lease for more than three years, or for the lifetime of either party, must also be made in writing and registered at the Land Office, or it can be enforced for three years only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A land lease agreement can be set up without any buildings. This lets you own the structures through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/glossary\/superficies-right\/\">superficies<\/a> rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-special-case-land-leases-and-superficies-rights\"><strong>Special Case: Land Leases and <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/superficies-in-thailand\/\"><strong>Superficies Rights<\/strong> in Thailand<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For land leases without existing buildings, you can register a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/superficies-in-thailand\/\">right of superficies (\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e1e\u0e37\u0e49\u0e19\u0e14\u0e34\u0e19)<\/a><\/strong>. This gives the lessee the legal right to <strong>own any structures<\/strong> they build on the land, even though the land itself remains leased. This is a common and strategic option for foreigners investing in property development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"comparison-of-lease-types-in-thailand\">Comparison of Lease Types in Thailand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Lease Up to 3 Years<\/th><th>Lease Over 3 and Up to 30 Years (Registered)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Registration Required<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes (Land Office)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Enforceability<\/td><td>Enforceable in court only if there is written evidence signed by the party you sue.<\/td><td>Fully enforceable under Thai law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum Term<\/td><td>Up to 3 years (registration needed only above 3 years)<\/td><td>30 years (renewable)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ability to Renew<\/td><td>Informal, not guaranteed<\/td><td>Renewal can be promised in the contract, but each renewal is a new registered lease made when the term ends, up to 30 years. Renewals pre-agreed on the old terms to exceed 30 years are void (Supreme Court Decision 4655\/2566).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transferable<\/td><td>Depends on the contract<\/td><td>Often transferable if included<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recommended For<\/td><td>Short stays or low-risk rentals<\/td><td>Long-term living or investment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Land Office Fee<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>1.1% of total lease amount<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lease agreement must clearly show the rental amount and payment terms. This includes how often payments are due and the accepted payment methods. This transparency is essential to prevent disputes throughout the lease term. The lease registration fee is 1% of the total rental value for the lease term. Both parties should consider this fee when negotiating the lease terms. This ensures that all financial obligations are clearly outlined in the rental agreement. A stamp duty of 0.1% is added to that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Termination clauses are important in lease agreements. They explain the conditions that allow either party to end the lease. These clauses should specify <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/glossary\/notice-period\/\">notice periods<\/a> and any applicable penalties for early termination. Clear terms are important to protect both landlords and tenants. This helps avoid misunderstandings during the lease or tenancy. A clear termination clause makes sure both parties know their rights and duties if they need to end the lease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure your <strong>renting contract is<\/strong> clearly defines each party&#8217;s responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, both landlords and tenants should prioritize understanding the Lease Agreement in Thailand to ensure a mutually beneficial arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lease-agreement-registration-process\">How to Register a 30-Year Lease at the Land Office and Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re signing a lease in Thailand for <strong>more than three years<\/strong>, it\u2019s not enough to just have a signed contract. <strong>The lease must be registered at the Land Office<\/strong> to be legally enforceable beyond the first three years. This is something many people don\u2019t realize, and skipping this step can put your entire lease at risk. This is why understanding the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/lease-agreement-in-thailand\/\"><strong>lease agreement in Thailand<\/strong> registration<\/a> process is crucial for both parties involved. <strong>Registering the lease protects the tenant\u2019s rights for the full term.<\/strong> This means the lease will be officially noted on the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/title-deeds-in-thailand\/\"> land title deed (Chanote)<\/a>. This note stays even if the property changes owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-by-step-guide-to-securing-your-thai-lease\">Step-by-Step Guide to Securing Your Thai Lease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before signing any agreement, use this downloadable inspection checklist to verify:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Property boundaries match title deed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilities are functioning properly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No unauthorized modifications exist<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the Land Office, you will need to sign a one-page lease form from the government. This form is in Thai and has the official Garuda seal. This form becomes the legal basis of your lease. The good news is that your lawyer can create a separate, detailed lease agreement (in Thai, English, or both). This agreement will serve as an addendum to the official form. You can add clauses that better protect your interests. These can include who pays for maintenance, the right to sublease, renewal options, or what happens if the property is sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Step<\/th><th>What To Do<\/th><th>Why It Matters<\/th><th>Pro Tips<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1. Shortlist Properties<\/strong><\/td><td>Search online, visit local agents, and inspect properties in person.<\/td><td>Ensures you find a property that fits your needs and budget.<\/td><td>Take photos and notes during visits for easy comparison.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2. Verify Ownership<\/strong><\/td><td>Ask the landlord for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/title-deeds-in-thailand\/\">Chanote (title deed)<\/a> and check their ID.<\/td><td>Confirms the landlord has legal authority to lease the property.<\/td><td>Cross-check the name on the title deed with the landlord\u2019s ID.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3. Negotiate Terms<\/strong><\/td><td>Discuss rent, deposit, lease duration, renewal options, and maintenance.<\/td><td>Sets clear expectations and avoids misunderstandings later.<\/td><td>Get all agreements in writing, verbal promises are hard to enforce.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4. Draft the Lease Agreement<\/strong><\/td><td>Use a bilingual (Thai-English) contract and include all negotiated terms. It will allow you to understand all clauses.<\/td><td>Protects your rights and ensures the contract is enforceable.<\/td><td>Consider having a lawyer review the draft, especially for long-term leases. ThaiLawOnline can do that for you.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5. Register the Lease (if over 3 years)<\/strong><\/td><td>Visit the Land Department with the landlord to register the lease.<\/td><td>Makes the lease enforceable for its full term and protects your long-term rights.<\/td><td>Registration fees total about 1.1% of the rent for the whole term (1% registration fee plus 0.1% stamp duty).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>6. Pay Deposits and First Month\u2019s Rent<\/strong><\/td><td>Transfer funds and get official receipts.<\/td><td>Provides proof of payment and secures your tenancy.<\/td><td>Always use traceable payment methods (bank transfer, not cash).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>7. Move In &amp; Document Condition<\/strong><\/td><td>Take photos\/videos of the property\u2019s condition on move-in day.<\/td><td>Helps resolve disputes over damages when you move out.<\/td><td>Share the documentation with the landlord for mutual agreement.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An enforceable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/lease-agreement-in-thailand\/\"><strong>lease agreement in Thailand<\/strong> <\/a>is key to securing your rights as a tenant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\" id=\"Land-Department-in-Thailand\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/picture-of-a-land-department.jpg\" alt=\"Picture taken in a busy land department in 2015.\" class=\"wp-image-16954 tlo-responsive-img\" style=\"width:600px\" title=\"Land Department in Thailand\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re leasing a house, condo, or land, proper registration is the key to protecting your rights in Thailand. We always suggest getting help from a qualified lawyer. They can assist you in preparing the official lease form and the supporting contract. This will help ensure your investment is secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you sign a lease or rental contract in Thailand, remember to consider extra costs that may come up. These costs can include expenses for construction or renovations if the lease allows it. This can greatly affect the overall budget. Furthermore, landlords may need to consider taxes on rental income, which can vary depending on local regulations. Knowing about these costs helps landlords and tenants prepare for renting in Thailand. It makes them aware of their financial responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Renewing a lease agreement in Thailand needs both parties to be active before the first lease term ends. Renewal terms are not guaranteed, making it essential to negotiate and draft renewal clauses carefully within the lease contract. Well-written renewal clauses help both the landlord and tenant know their rights and duties. This makes it easier to move into a new lease term if both sides agree. This clarity is vital for maintaining a positive leasing relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"common-pitfalls-and-frequently-asked-questions-fa-qs\"><strong>Common Traps: 30&nbsp;+&nbsp;30&nbsp;+&nbsp;30 Myths &amp; Court Rulings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leasing property in Thailand may seem easy, but there are some common mistakes that can lead to big problems later. Here are some of the most frequent pitfalls we see, and how to avoid them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"common-mistakes-to-avoid\"><strong>Common Mistakes to Avoid:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Relying on verbal agreements or unsigned documents<\/strong><br>Always get everything in writing, with signatures from both parties and proper witnesses. Verbal promises, even from trusted landlords or developers, often can\u2019t be enforced in court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Believing the lease automatically continues if the lessee dies<\/strong><br>In Thai law, a lease <strong>normally ends when the lessee (the tenant) dies<\/strong> (Decision 3254\/2545). Your spouse or children can take it over only where the lease is written so that the tenant&#8217;s identity is not essential (Decision 11058\/2559, a plenary ruling). You need to plan for it properly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Not understanding Thai legal terminology<\/strong><br>Lease contracts often include Thai legal language that foreign tenants don\u2019t fully understand. Having the contract translated and explained by a lawyer can prevent misunderstandings and protect your rights.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-famous-30-30-30-90-years-lease-agreement\">The infamous 30 + 30 + 30 = 90 years lease agreement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may have heard developers or agents in Thailand talking about a \u201c30+30+30 year lease.\u201d They say this lets foreigners have property rights for up to 90 years. This sounds appealing, but it\u2019s important to know that under Thai law, only the first 30-year lease is legally enforceable. The contract may have options to renew for more 30-year terms. A promise to renew is not a right attached to the land, so it does not automatically bind whoever buys the land next. Worse, where the renewals are stacked onto the first lease so that the whole arrangement reaches beyond 30 years, the courts will not enforce them <strong>at all<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court settled this in <strong>Decision No. 4655\/2566<\/strong>. A lessor granted a 30-year lease and, on the same day, promised to renew it for two further 30-year terms at the same rent and on the same conditions, with the rent for all three terms paid up front. The Court held that the arrangement showed the parties intended to evade <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-civil-code\/section-540\/\">Section 540<\/a> of the Civil and Commercial Code, which forbids a lease of more than 30 years, so the promises to renew were <strong>void<\/strong>. The lessee then argued that the promises should at least survive as a personal contract binding the lessor, and the Court refused, because that reading would leave Section 540 with no effect at all. Only the first 30 years stand. A renewal is not forbidden in principle, but it has to be negotiated and registered afresh when the term ends, and a new owner of the land is under no obligation to grant one. We set the decision out in full in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/automatic-renewal-of-a-lease-in-thailand\/\">summary and translation of Supreme Court Decision 4655\/2566<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want long-term security, it\u2019s important to understand these legal limits. You should also explore other options. Consider setting up a separate contract or getting professional legal advice. Click here to read about that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/automatic-renewal-of-a-lease-in-thailand\/\">Supreme Court decision that invalidates automatic 30 years renewal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"securing-long-term-property-rights-lease-vs-usufruct-vs-superficies\">Securing Long-Term Property Rights: Lease vs. Usufruct vs. Superficies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 30-year lease is the most popular method for foreigners to secure long-term property rights, but it&#8217;s not the only option. It is important to understand the differences between a lease, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/usufruct-agreement-in-thailand\/\">usufruct rights<\/a>, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/superficies-in-thailand\/\">superficies rights in Thailand<\/a>. Each one has its own protections and limits. Many people mistakenly use these terms interchangeably, leading to significant legal risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/lease-agreement-in-thailand\/\">Lease (Leasehold)<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/usufruct-agreement-in-thailand\/\">Usufruct (\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19)<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/superficies-in-thailand\/\">Superficies (\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e1e\u0e37\u0e49\u0e19\u0e14\u0e34\u0e19)<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Primary Right<\/strong><\/td><td>Right to&nbsp;<strong>use and possess<\/strong>&nbsp;the property.<\/td><td>Right to&nbsp;<strong>use, possess, and enjoy the fruits<\/strong>&nbsp;(e.g., rental income) of the property.<\/td><td>Right to&nbsp;<strong>own buildings, structures, or plantations<\/strong>&nbsp;on another person&#8217;s land.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Maximum Term<\/strong><\/td><td>30 years (renewable by new agreement).<\/td><td>Lifetime of the person granted the right (the usufructuary).<\/td><td>Up to 30 years or for the lifetime of the person granted the right.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Is it Inheritable?<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No.<\/strong>&nbsp;A lease is a personal right that terminates upon the lessee&#8217;s death unless written otherwise.<\/td><td><strong>No.<\/strong>&nbsp;The right expires automatically upon the death of the usufructuary.<\/td><td><strong>Yes.<\/strong>&nbsp;The right to own the structure is transferable and can be passed to heirs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Can you sell\/transfer the right?<\/strong><\/td><td>Only if the lease agreement explicitly allows for subleasing or assignment.<\/td><td>No, the usufruct right itself cannot be transferred.<\/td><td><strong>Yes.<\/strong>&nbsp;The right of superficies can be sold or transferred to another person.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/td><td>Securing long-term residence, building a home (when combined with superficies), or general property use.<\/td><td>Foreign spouses of Thai landowners who want the right to live in and manage a property for their lifetime.<\/td><td>Foreigners who want to&nbsp;<strong>build and own a house<\/strong>&nbsp;on land they do not own. Do note that selling a house without the building is extremely difficult.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Key Risk<\/strong><\/td><td>Terminates on death. Renewal is not guaranteed and depends on the landowner. Unless written otherwise. A lease agreement in Thailand is extremely important to be well written.<\/td><td>Terminates on death, offering no long-term security for heirs.<\/td><td>The right to own the house is secure, but the underlying land is still subject to the land agreement.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"critical-risks-for-foreigners-to-avoid\">Critical Risks for Foreigners to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While a lease is a secure legal instrument, several misunderstandings can lead to devastating consequences for foreign tenants. Be aware of these critical risks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>The Lease Terminates on Death:<\/strong>&nbsp;Under Thai law, a lease is a personal right tied to the lessee unless written otherwise. It&nbsp;<strong>automatically terminates upon the death of the person who signed the lease<\/strong>. It is not inheritable by default (Supreme Court Decision 3254\/2545). A lease of more than 30 years under the Act on Lease of Immovable Property for Commerce and Industry is different: it passes to the heirs unless the contract says otherwise (section 7 of that Act). The exception is a lease written so that the tenant&#8217;s identity is not essential: in Decision 11058\/2559, a plenary ruling, a registered 30-year lease that allowed subletting, with a 1,000,000 THB advance payment for the 30-year term, rent rising every ten years, and no clause ending it on the tenant&#8217;s death, passed to the tenant&#8217;s heirs for the rest of the term. So a well-drafted lease can survive you; a clause that only asks the landowner to <em>consider<\/em> a new lease with your heirs guarantees nothing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The &#8220;90-Year Lease&#8221; Myth (30+30+30):<\/strong>&nbsp;Many developers market 90-year leases structured as an initial 30-year term with two guaranteed renewal options.&nbsp;<strong>They do not give you 90 years.<\/strong> A renewal promise binds the landowner who gave it and their heirs, but not a later buyer who has not agreed to it, and where the renewals are stacked from the start to reach beyond 30 years they are void (Supreme Court Decision 4655\/2566).&nbsp;A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/automatic-renewal-of-a-lease-in-thailand\/\">Supreme Court ruling confirmed that only the first 30-year registered term is legally binding<\/a>. Any subsequent renewal requires a new contract and re-registration, which the landowner is not obligated to grant. Click here to have more information about<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/supreme-court-decisions-about-lease-in-thailand\/\"> Supreme Court decision related to leases in Thailand.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Failure to Register the Lease<\/strong>: A lease longer than three years must be registered with the Land Department. This is needed for it to be legally enforceable for the entire term. An unregistered 10-year lease, for example, is only legally valid for the first three years. If the property is sold after year three, the new owner can evict you. Look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-civil-code\/section-538\/\">section 538 of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Relying on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-nominee-shareholders\/\">Thai Company with Nominee Shareholders<\/a>:<\/strong>&nbsp;Some foreigners are advised to hold property through a Thai company where Thai nationals act as nominee <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/glossary\/shareholder\/\">shareholders<\/a>. This structure is against the law under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/glossary\/foreign-business-act\/\">Foreign Business Act<\/a>. It can lead to serious penalties, like fines, jail time, and losing the property. A registered lease is a much safer, fully legal alternative.<\/li>\n\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"real-case-examples\">Illustrative Scenarios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By addressing these aspects in a <strong>lease agreement in Thailand<\/strong>, tenants can mitigate potential risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Detailed review of the <strong>lease agreement in Thailand<\/strong> is essential for compliance and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"case-study-1-the-unregistered-lease-that-led-to-eviction\">Case Study 1: The Unregistered Lease That Led to Eviction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">John, a retired Canadian expat, signed a 5-year lease for a house in Chiang Mai. He paid rent upfront for the entire term and felt confident because the lease was written, signed, and witnessed. However, the lease was never registered at the Land Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What went wrong:<br>In year 4, the property owner decided to sell the land. The new buyer wanted John to leave so they could redevelop the property. John thought he had one year left on his lease. However, under Thai law, only the first three years of an unregistered lease count. The court sided with the new owner. John was given 30 days to vacate the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lesson:<br>If the lease had been registered, it would have been legally valid for the full 5 years and binding on the new owner. John ended up losing his home and the prepaid rent for the final year. This case clearly shows why registering leases longer than 3 years is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"case-study-2-the-illusion-of-a-90-year-lease\">Case Study 2: The Illusion of a 90-Year Lease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mark and Lisa, a British couple, leased a beachfront plot in Phuket under what was marketed as a \u201c30+30+30-year lease.\u201d The agreement was part of a property development project. The sales team assured them they would have long-term security for a total of 90 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What went wrong:<br>Their original 30-year lease was properly registered. However, the renewal clauses for the second and third terms were not legally enforceable. Years later, the land changed ownership. The new owner refused to honor the promised renewals. Mark and Lisa wanted to claim their rights. Two separate rules defeated them. A promise to renew is a personal contractual right and not a right attached to the land, so a buyer who has not agreed to it is not bound by it. And in Supreme Court Decision 4655\/2566 the Court held that where a lessor grants a thirty-year lease and, on the same day, promises two further thirty-year terms on the same conditions with the rent for all three paid up front, the arrangement shows that the parties intended to evade section 540 and the promises to renew are void. Only the first thirty years stand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a good idea for both parties to carefully review the Lease Agreement in Thailand. This helps make sure all terms are acceptable and reduces the chance of conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lesson:<br>Mark and Lisa were shocked to learn they could not rely on the 30+30+30 promise. Where renewals are stacked from the start, only the first thirty years stand. Any other renewal promise binds the landowner who gave it and their heirs, but not a later buyer who has not agreed to it. A properly drafted lease by a knowledgeable legal team would have explained this and helped them plan accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-writing-a-strong-lease-agreement-matters-with-example\"><strong>Why Writing a Strong Lease Agreement Matters (With Example)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are signing a lease in Thailand, you might find the official lease form very basic. This is especially true if the lease will be registered at the Land Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\" id=\"Standard-Lease-by-the-land-department\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/land-department-lease-agreement-example.webp\" alt=\"Example of standard lease used by the land department\" class=\"wp-image-16957 tlo-responsive-img\" style=\"width:600px\" title=\"Standard Lease by the land department\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see in the image above, this <strong>standard lease form includes only six basic clauses<\/strong>, written in Thai. It includes standard terms like lease duration, payment, and cancellation. However, it does not cover important protections for the lessee, especially for foreigners leasing property in Thailand long-term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a simple <strong>translation of the six clauses<\/strong> that appear on the official form:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>The lessee agrees to lease the land as specified for a total of 29 years and 6 months.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The lessee has paid the full rental fee totaling 585,273.46 baht.<\/strong> (yes, it is a big contract!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The lessee agrees not to request any compensation if the lease is terminated or interrupted before its end.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>This lease ends on May 31, 2586 BE (2043 CE).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>This lease was signed and registered on December 18, 2557 BE (2014 CE).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>This lease cannot be transferred, renewed, or inherited unless otherwise agreed.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These basic clauses may meet registration requirements, but they do not fully protect your rights. This is especially true if you are investing in a long-term lease of a home or land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-a-law-firm-adds-protection-to-your-lease\"><strong>How a Law Firm Adds Protection to Your Lease<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good law firm can create an extra lease agreement. This is sometimes called a lease addendum or supporting contract. It includes more detailed and legally valid protections. This private agreement can be attached to the government form and signed at the time of registration. Here\u2019s what can be included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u2705-clauses-that-benefit-the-lessee\">\u2705 Clauses that Benefit the Lessee:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Pledge of the Title Deed: <\/strong>The lessee can keep the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/title-deeds-in-thailand\/\">original land title deed (Chanote)<\/a> for the term. This does not affect the validity of the lease, which rests on its registration, but a sale or mortgage at the Land Office needs the deed, so holding it makes a dealing behind your back harder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ban on Selling or Mortgaging the Land: <\/strong>You can include a covenant that the lessor will not sell or mortgage the property without your written consent. It cannot stop a sale the Land Office registers, but breaching it gives you a claim for damages, and your registered lease survives a sale in any case (Section 569).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inheritance Clauses:<\/strong> Thai law usually ends the lease when the lessee dies. However, a good agreement can include options for co-lessees. It can also allow sublease rights or make it easier for heirs to talk with the lessor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restrictions on Use: <\/strong>You can specify how the land can be used. It can be for homes, businesses, or other purposes. This gives you peace of mind that the lessor cannot challenge your usage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Termination Conditions:<\/strong> Protect yourself by clearly stating when the lessor can end the lease. For example, this could be due to a breach of contract. Also, include what compensation or time frame applies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoiding Automatic Renewals:<\/strong> Since Supreme Court Decision 4655\/2566, renewals stacked from the start to run past 30 years are void, and any other renewal promise is contractual: it binds the landowner who made it and the landowner&#8217;s heirs (Supreme Court Decision 4872\/2539), but not a later buyer of the land unless the buyer agrees to take it on (6763\/2541). A lawyer can structure the lease with <strong>conditional renewals<\/strong> or <strong>clear re-signing procedures<\/strong> that comply with Thai law.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fa-qs-about-lease-agreement-in-thailand\/\">FAQs about Lease Agreement in Thailand<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-rank058-cost\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How much does a lease agreement cost in Thailand?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>We draft a bilingual lease specific to your property for a fixed 4,900 THB, ready in 3 to 5 business days, with guidance for registration. Our templates cost 790 to 1,490 THB. The Land Office charges about 1.1% of the total rent for the whole term, plus any key money: a 1% registration fee and 0.1% stamp duty. Sources: Ministerial Regulation No. 47 (B.E. 2541) under the Land Code, clause 2(7)(\u0e10); Revenue Code stamp duty schedule, item 1.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1740382278723\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can a lease agreement be written in a language other than Thai?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Section 538 of the Civil and Commercial Code requires written evidence signed by the party liable, and registration where the term is more than three years, but it does not require any particular language, and a bilingual lease is normal. What is in Thai is the one-page instrument the Land Office registers, which is on the Department&#8217;s own Thai form, and Thai courts conduct their proceedings in Thai, so a Thai text is needed in practice. Which version governs is a matter for the contract itself, so a bilingual lease should say in terms which language prevails.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1740382279698\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What happens at the end of the lease term in Thailand?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>At the end of the lease, you must leave the property unless you have agreed to a lease renewal. If the lease cannot be renewed, the tenant is expected to leave the premises. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1740382344196\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can foreigners lease land in Thailand?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. A foreigner can lease land or a building for up to 30 years (section 540). A lease of more than three years has to be in writing and registered at the Land Office, or it can be enforced for three years only (section 538). Renewal is possible, but each renewal is a new registered lease of up to 30 years.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1740382452036\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What legal protections are in place for tenants under Thai lease laws?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A registered lease survives a sale of the land: the buyer takes it over (section 569). The landlord must deliver the property in good repair and make the repairs that become necessary during the term, apart from small ones the law or custom leaves to the tenant (sections 546 and 550). If the property is unfit for its purpose when handed over, the tenant may terminate (section 548). If a defect appears later, the tenant must first ask the landlord to fix it, and may terminate if the landlord does not do so within a reasonable time and the defect is serious enough (section 551).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1744289540952\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is the typical security deposit amount in Thailand?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In Thailand, the usual security deposit for a rental lease is two months&#8217; rent. This is often paid with one month\u2019s rent in advance. So, the total upfront payment is three months&#8217; rent.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1744289634207\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Who is responsible for repairs in a standard Thai lease?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In a typical Thai lease, the tenant usually takes care of small repairs and regular maintenance. The landlord is responsible for major issues like plumbing, roofing, or electrical systems, unless the lease says otherwise.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-tlo-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How long can a lease run in Thailand?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Up to 30 years under section 540, and a longer term is cut to 30. Leases for commerce or industry can run for more than 30 and up to 50 years under a separate Act, but this does not apply to a home or holiday house.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-tlo-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Does a lease of more than three years have to be registered?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. A lease for more than three years, or for the lifetime of either party, must be in writing and registered at the Land Office. If it is not registered, it can be enforced for three years only (section 538).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-tlo-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is a 30+30+30 lease valid?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. Renewals promised at the start, on the old rent and terms, so that the total runs past 30 years are void (Supreme Court Decision 4655\/2566). Only the first 30 years stand. A renewal has to be negotiated and registered afresh when the term ends.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-tlo-4\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What happens to my lease if the land is sold?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A registered lease survives a sale of the land: the buyer takes it over (section 569). A promise to renew is different. It binds the landowner who gave it and their heirs, but not a later buyer who has not agreed to it (Decision 6763\/2541).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"need-help-drafting-or-reviewing-a-lease-agreement-in-thailand\/\"><strong>Need Help Drafting or Reviewing a Lease Agreement in Thailand?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A template from the internet was not written for your plot, and it will not tell you that a renewal promise does not bind a buyer of the land. If you are putting real money into a house or land, have the lease drafted. We have drafted hundreds of Thai leases since 2006. A bilingual lease specific to your property is a fixed 4,900&nbsp;THB, ready in 3 to 5 business days, and we guide you through registering it at the Land Office. Email <a href=\"mailto:info@thailawonline.com\">info@thailawonline.com<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/book-consultation\/\">book a paid consultation, 2,000 THB per hour<\/a>, by video or phone. 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