Hello, I'm a flang married to a Thai lady and we want to buy a house, can it be in joint names? (I'm on a retirement visa)
Thanks very much
TLDR : Answer Summary
A foreigner on a retirement visa cannot jointly own a house in Thailand with their Thai spouse. While they can buy a condo in their name, property ownership laws prevent foreigners from owning land. Therefore, the house must be in the Thai spouse's name. Options to secure rights include Usufruct agreements or leasing the land, which grant some level of protection to the foreigner. Experienced members of the community advise caution, suggesting renting or carefully structuring ownership arrangements to mitigate risks.
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