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Is it legal for my friend to stay in my condo for a month or two without any issues?

Short Term Stays Condo Rental Laws Thai Immigration Regulations TM30 Requirements Expat Living in Thailand Non-Commercial Stays

Jul 26, 2025

3 days ago

Lynnette *******

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Everything else question. A friend is staying in my condo for a month or maybe two, so checking that's within the 'law' someone mentioned, on short term stays (or should I ask the office). 🤷

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TLDR : Answer Summary

It is generally acceptable for a friend to stay in your condo in Thailand for a month or two without it being considered a short-term rental, provided no accommodation fees are exchanged. The main legal concern revolves around short-term rentals, which are regulated and often illegal unless the property has the appropriate hotel license. If your friend is a foreigner, you will need to file a TM30 form. Long-term rentals, defined as stays longer than a month, are typically allowed, but there may be specific rules depending on the building management.

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Lynnette *******

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So rentals of 1 month or longer are ok? The DTV market is 6 months stay for some people so it might appeal to someone, and that might be how it'll get rented out later on.

2 days ago

Steve *******

Anyone can stay in your condo. What you've heard is about short term RENTALS, as in if your friend rents the place from you.

The owner has to do a TM30 for all foreigners staying in the condo.

2 days ago

Lynnette *******

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@Steve ******

if they decide to stay longer than a month they would pay something. They are wanting to check out Phuket as a place to live. My condo is small but has nice big balcony and right by boat avenue.

2 days ago

Steve *******

@Lynnette ******

30 days or more isn't "short term", so if they rent it longer than that, it's legal.

2 days ago

Lynnette *******

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@Steve ******

I thought so. But my daughter in law thought a month ( or 3 or 3 ) might not be allowed.

2 days ago

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Ralph *******

No issue if it’s not a commercial transaction. But, you still need to file a TM30 if your friend is a foreigner.

2 days ago

Lynnette *******

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@Ralph ******

TM30 isn't a problem.

2 days ago

Ralph *******

@Lynnette ******

But it is a requirement.

a day ago

Lynnette *******

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@Ralph ******

yes, I know, and as I said it's not a problem.

a day ago

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Chuck **********

Not allowed to rent out condos! Check Thai law!

2 days ago

Chuck **********

Check out links, I live in Thailand and people do rent out condos but it Is against the law for short term.

a day ago

Lynnette *******

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@Chuck *********

I've had a home in Phuket for 12 years. I've rented it out for 6 months to a year, for the past few years, with no problem. I never mentioned short term rentals. But your reply said renting condos was illegal which apparently it isn't.

a day ago

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Lynnette *******

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@Chuck *********

that's interesting. So you're saying not one condo is rented out for 6 months or a year anywhere in Thailand? That means people are only in hotels or villas? That's a lot of expats, DTV people and retirees who's choice is only villas or hotels. Yet my condo building has quite a few long term renters. 🤷

Chuck **********

government website

Michael ********

for less than one month renting is not allowed, your answers are confusing. As its a friend staying as she says in post its not a commercial transaction.

a day ago

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Chuck **********

@Lynnette ******

long term probably but the law says no, go to thaigov.com.

2 days ago

Lynnette *******

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@Chuck *********

you said no condo could be rented out. And I didn't ask about short term rental, but a friend coming for a month or longer stay. Thanks for the link.

a day ago

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Ralph *******

@Chuck *********

Unless you have the necessary licences.

Chuck **********

nope!

Ralph *******

Yes. Need a hotel licence.

a day ago

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Steven ***************

If you aren't recieving any money regarded as "accomodation fees" it's fine.

Been a big issue at my building as dozens of condos here are owned by investors who can't sell or their rent request is too high. So the place has become a hotel recently. Banned here by law in Our building but management seems to turn a" blind eye" when brown envelopes arrivé with guests.

3 days ago

Lynnette *******

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@Steven **************

I don't want to do short term lets. When he leaves I'll look at a long term rental.

3 days ago

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Pete *******

Allowing a friend to stay is perfectly fine. It’s short term rentals that are illegal.

3 days ago

Stuart *********

Perfectly fine if they’re staying a month or so. The hotel act allows long term stays in non registered properties.

It’s certain short term stays that fall foul of that law.

3 days ago

Lynnette *******

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@Stuart ********

someone's just posted that NO condo can be rented out, ever, it's against the law. That would be a nightmare for DTV folk and retirees etc who prefer a condo to villa or hotel.

2 days ago

Stuart *********

@Lynnette ******

no idea where they get that info from.

a day ago

Lynnette *******

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@Stuart ********

ok. I'll carry on and let my friend stay for a month minimum.

a day ago

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Lynnette *******