Can foreigners on a Retirement visa buy land or houses in Thailand?

On the day you buy the land and the day you sell the land you cannot be part of the company ive been there seen it do it also on sale there a extra 3percent company tax

Prices are low everywhere. Interest rates rising. I personally think if’s not a long term investment rent

Give Isaan lawyers a call or email.

They have been around a long time and deal with expats daily.

Yes! Don't ask here. Find a good lawyer. Hint, good lawyers are not cheap. It will be money well spent.

Ignore all advice and get lawyer.

Purchasing a home or condo has pitfalls.

We bought our condo and renovated it to our standards.

Purchasing thai company has its risks but there are ways to have control over it.

Farang cannot own the land out right, BUT you can own the home on the land

Thai law does not allow land severance from the building.

So your Purchasing the land thru Thai company 49% ownership and a Thai partnership of 51% But you are the director.

The home built by you is yours.

Yes this not straight forward and you need a trustworthy lawyer.

A condo can be a much easier route.

REMEMBER buying in Thailand may be easy enough, selling in not as easy.

For many renting is a much safer and cost effective way to go.

Homes and condos are not necessarily a profitable investment here.

Many of our expat acquaintances have been renting for many years.

Since we are talking on the subject of investing into Thai real estate here. Are there any (recommended) investment funds or ETF's covering this market? Could be a less risky alternative. Could also be something I may look into establishing in Thailand.

I am also considering buying a house. Most people say the same thing 'Don't do it' but I will likely ignore that advice.

There is a "Thailand Home Builder" (or similar) facebook page that may be helpful in terms of advice for ownership.

To be honest its a little worrisome to enter into legal agreements in a language I do not read/write/understand. There are a few scams and I am vulnerable to all of them.

I would recommend talking to a lawyer and find someone who has bought and sold homes. Facebook isn't the best place to get that kind of advise.

The company way would work, albeit at additional costs, complexities and uncertainties. Why risk investing money when you cannot control the asset / it’s use. Just rent. Worry-free and mostly ends up cheaper. Plus more flexible.