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

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Nov 26, 2025

3 days ago

Kai *******

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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?

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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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2 days ago

John ******

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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

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

Never buy, always rent

Thailand’s rapidly changing demographics

May make your dream condo unlivable.

2 days 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

2 days ago

Nay *********

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

2 days ago

Maik ******

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

2 days 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.

2 days ago

Tin **********

Rent

Invest stock

3 days ago

Bill *********

@Tin *********

That's what I'm doing

3 days ago

Tin **********

@Bill ********

only way

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Tin **********

Pete *******

1) Yes

2) No

3) No

4) Up to you.

3 days 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!

3 days ago

Brandon ************

Yes, no, no, depends on your reasons

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Brandon ************

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