{"id":315,"date":"2023-05-06T10:54:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-06T03:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/usufruct-agreement-in-thailand\/"},"modified":"2026-11-09T01:02:25","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T18:02:25","slug":"usufruct-agreement-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/th\/usufruct-agreement-in-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19\u0e43\u0e19\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e40\u0e17\u0e28\u0e44\u0e17\u0e22: \u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e2b\u0e21\u0e32\u0e22 \u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e08\u0e14\u0e17\u0e30\u0e40\u0e1a\u0e35\u0e22\u0e19 \u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e04\u0e48\u0e32\u0e43\u0e0a\u0e49\u0e08\u0e48\u0e32\u0e22"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A usufruct (\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19, sitthi kep kin) is a right registered on a Thai title deed that lets a person possess, use and earn income from land or a house owned by someone else (section 1417 of the Civil and Commercial Code). It can be granted for a fixed term of up to 30 years or for the holder’s lifetime, and it always ends when the holder dies (section 1418). Foreigners use it most often to secure their home on land owned by a Thai spouse or partner. ThaiLawOnline drafts usufruct agreements for 3,900 THB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usufruct separates ownership from use. The usufructuary gets the benefits of the property. The landowner keeps bare legal title. For foreigners in Thailand, usufruct is one of the strongest legal tools available. Foreigners generally cannot own land under the Land Code<\/a> Act B.E. 2497. A registered usufruct lets a foreign national legally occupy and enjoy property for their entire lifetime. The right is enforceable against the whole world, including any future buyers of the land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
\"A<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

A Thai lawyer drafts your usufruct agreement in Thai and English for a fixed 3,900 THB, first draft in 5 to 7 working days, with guidance for registering it at the Land Office. The Land Office fee is paid there, at cost. If you would rather fill it in yourself, the template is 890 THB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Order the 3,900 THB agreement<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bilingual template \u00b7 \u0e41\u0e21\u0e48\u0e41\u0e1a\u0e1a\u0e2a\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e20\u0e32\u0e29\u0e32<\/div>
Download the Usufruct Agreement, \u0e3f890, free for Silver members<\/div>
\u0e14\u0e32\u0e27\u0e19\u0e4c\u0e42\u0e2b\u0e25\u0e14\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e32\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19 \u0e3f890 \u0e1f\u0e23\u0e35\u0e2a\u0e33\u0e2b\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e2a\u0e21\u0e32\u0e0a\u0e34\u0e01 Silver \u0e02\u0e36\u0e49\u0e19\u0e44\u0e1b<\/div><\/div>Get the template \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udcc4 Need the contract?<\/strong> Download our bilingual usufruct agreement template<\/strong><\/a>, the English\/Thai contract sample drafted as an addendum to the registered usufruct, with the Land Office registration guide. Free download for Silver members, or \u0e3f890 once.<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfa7 Listen to Our Usufruct Agreement Explanation<\/h2>\n

If you prefer listening, you can hear a short podcast explaining usufruct agreements in Thailand. Click below to play:<\/p>\n