Answereda year ago

Can foreigners buy condominiums in Thailand and what are the implications?

Foreign ownership Thai condominium laws Visa requirements Real estate investment Property rental Investment advice

Kai *******

asked Nov 26, 2025

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1)Can foreigners buy condominium units in Thailand?

2) Does it bring them any benefit? 

3) do they need to be on any specific visa to be able to buy condominium units ?

4) And in general would you advise for or against buying one in thailand? Why?

Answer summary

Foreigners can buy condominium units in Thailand without needing a specific visa, which provides benefits such as easier banking and potential rental income. However, opinions on whether to buy or rent vary widely, with some advising against purchasing due to concerns over property value appreciation and maintenance issues.

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Alan ********

IF I CANT OWN A BANK ACVOUNT..SECURELY..& OR HAVE IT BLOCKED

.IT SHOWS ME IT IS TOO MUCH OF A RED LIGHT FOR INVESTING THERE..

a year ago

John ******

@Alan *******

you can have bankaccount if you live in thailand and have longstanding visum. Banks do not want to open bankaccount for people who live here short time

a year ago

J **************

Never buy, always rent

Thailand’s rapidly changing demographics

May make your dream condo unlivable.

a year ago

Jesper *******

Yes foreigners can buy

Yes I rent out my condo (passive income)

No you don't need any specific visa to buy

Yes and No......each to its own

a year ago

Nay *********

It depends for benefit because I make 10 % ROI I Y

a year ago

Maik ******

2 ) own Condo / benefit for Sure / Bank / Adress in Thailand / No need Rental Contract( Visa)...much more easy If you own

a year ago

Darren *********

Yes, might make opening a bank account easier, no, maybe but don't plan on it being worth more when you go to sell it.

a year ago

Tin **********

Rent

Invest stock

a year ago

Bill *********

@Tin *********

That's what I'm doing

a year ago

Tin **********

@Bill ********

only way

a year ago

Pete *******

1) Yes

2) No

3) No

4) Up to you.

a year ago

RubyTang*********

Just be careful and make sure to view the property prior to making any down payment in person!!

All my friends in Thailand recommended that I should just rent so I wouldn’t have to worry about maintaining the place especially there tends to be issues with termites and other bugs!

a year ago