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Should I buy a house in Thailand in my girlfriend's name before marriage?

May 2, 2025
21 days ago
Ian *********
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Im looking at retiring in Thailand and marrying my Thai girl fruend. She wants me to buy a house in Thailand i her name. Im very relucant to do this. Any advice?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The question revolves around whether one should buy a house in Thailand in their Thai girlfriend's name, especially in the context of potential marriage. Many commenters strongly advise against this, highlighting the risks involved such as loss of property rights, the possibility of being kicked out, and the cultural dynamics at play. Suggestions include renting instead of buying, considering legal protections like usufruct agreements, and ensuring one has been in a relationship long enough to establish trust before making significant financial commitments.
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Marcus *********
You can do the 30 years lease or buy a apartment that you kids will inherit if something happens
Dennis *******
Do not do it
Gary *********
Only invest in Thailand as much as you can lose.

If you have to walk away after buying your girlfriend a house will you be still financially OK.
Melinda ***********
Follow your Man tuition
Simon *******
The amount paid for a Thai house invested outside Thailand the interest will cover the rent easily
Simon *******
Rents in Thailand are very cheap tell her you will rent not buy,you will find out if she really loves you
Nick ************
Yes. Clarify what is a 'fruend' before you get the wrong advice šŸ˜Ž
Mic *****
Be a man, the first house is in your name, she can own the land.
Dizz ******
Where do you currently live and where are you from?
Ben *********
I'm a believer that you should choose a partner that has a lot in common with you such as age, family, work life. If there's a big mismatch then I would be very hesitant.

Also consider that renting gives you the chance to move around and see the country before settling. You will probably come back to her home town anyway but at least you had a look around
Anna **********
You can buy a land plot in her name, a structure itself ( a house) can be in your name, no matter you are a foreigner
Anya ***********
Fyck it go for it
Mazharul ****************
I fully agree with your decision.
Chang *****
Grow up my Child !
Ann-Louise ********
She saw you coming! šŸ˜‰šŸ¤­šŸ˜‚šŸ¤£If you buy the house in her name, she’ll leave you , and bring in her relatives to sort you out! Law on her side!

Tell her you don’t have the money to buy, rent only. See how long she stays with you ? Also don’t forget she’ll try scam you for buying land her family, they will need crops ,you pay to build their house…and fictitious illnesses on her family, that need funding for treatments!

2 water buffalos please,šŸ™ for my sound advice! šŸ˜‰šŸ¤­šŸ˜‚šŸ¤£šŸ˜‚šŸ¤£
Peter ***********
Is this a serious question? šŸ˜†
Rio ******
Her buffalo needs a house
Camera ********
Stay away from high rise condo’s balcony. You can thank me later.
Andy ********
Simpily rent. It is cheaper and easier anyway. If she is putting the pressure on that is a massive red flag.
Bryan *****
Does anyone pay for health insurance? If so I am looking for health insurance
Jeremy ********
You can own the house…she will own the land…good luck
Marty ******
Rent less hassle it'll all be hers regardless with the water buffalo
Paul *********
She gets 51% once you marry her
Graeme **********
Think with ya head now ya dick
Jamila *********
Keep being reluctant don't do
Sinsiri ********
If you can afford go for it, but be prepare for your relationship can break up so soon when she needs is your wealth before your love, hope I'm wrong
Rod *********
If you dont she will look for a wooduck that will
Mike **********
Don't do it

Unless you fully accept the fact

You are actually going to GIVE HER the house.

Don't bother pretending it's a mutually beneficial deal

It's not

She Will own it all

If you are good with that

Then onward you go
Samuel *******
Weird that grown men have to ask the internet this question. Of course not use your brain. Why would anyone want something in their name.
Jersey *******
Yes put everything in her name ,open bank accounts in her name ,put all your money in said bank account, as long as its in her name when she leaves your dumb ass you wont have a god dam cent!!!! DUHH
Stuart ************
Fishing šŸŽ£
Marc ***********
My first question why does she want to put in her name . This is biggest scam out there so many do this and loose the house when the the money runs out or the relionship ends
Anchiya **********
NO!!!!!!!
ąøˆąø­ąø™ ********
My advice is don't buy in her name or yours just rent
Marine *********
why would you do that never buy a house in your wife's name

if you buy something then buy an apartment in your name

I don't understand why people do that, you lose everything if they throw you out
Toby *****************
Thus would be a very risky move, and tbh the fact you are here asking.... should tell you the awnser
Alex *******
You can save her
Roger **********
Red flag.
Miki *******
One born everyday :)
Miki *******
Run:)
Andrew *********
I’ll get the popcorn
Malcolm *******
Run very fast
Patrick ********
Think of it as a potential gift. If you're still happy to do so, go for it.
John *******
You cant teach stupid
Max **********
Forget negative comments obtain 30 year registered lease with Lands Department you are in control of house until then.

All paperwork can be done at the same time.

I have done this because I prefer living in a house rather than a condo.
Erik *********
Throw your money in the wind
Keith ****************
If you can afford to walk away if it goes wrong and not suffer financially. Then do it but if the house is more than 30% of your wealth then the answer is no.
Ronny ******
Spoof account - you all fell for it (nobody would seriously post that?!?!)
Marty *********
You can easily protect yourself with an agreement drawn up by a lawyer that protects yourself investment if the relationship goes sour. Don’t listen to the negative comments.
Ann ************
Of course she does!!! 🤣🤣
Geoff ******
I don’t believe you can buy it in your name, in any case . Correct me if I’m wrong
Benjamin *******
Go for it before life is over šŸ˜‚šŸ‘šŸ‘
Pinaki *****
Aint the first nor the last...
John ********
Look into it . You probably have to have her at least 60. % owner . Unless you an are a Thai citizen. Sounds like you are not. Thailand is for Thai people . It is very difficult for a non citizen to own property.
Michael ********
Does she own the land free and clear? If so I think you have her get a loan against it then use that money to pay for new house and you happily make loan payments.. should the wheels fall off you simply go away and she does what she has to do.. asking them to take some risk and responsibility but no financial obligation is fair.. she trusts you and you trust her, easy peasy-maybe!!
Joe *******
RUN FOREST RUN!
Nav ******
345 comments and ticking šŸ˜‚ ...You want to retire in Thailand...Retire happily....You dont need a woman and that to marry and buy a house in her name....If that's not signing your own death ceriticate then what else is? šŸ˜€ Buy a non living thing and be happy...Woman come and go, Happiness should stay forever and dont destroy your own peace...
Kev ********
Don’t just rent
P'Red *******
Make sure you also buy health insurance for the buffalo 🐃 šŸ‘Œ
Robert *********
lol do it in your name dude!
Jonny **************
Since it might be the case that you may not have anyone else in your life to confide in and you are therefore resorting to asking strangers on the internet, it would be a good idea to take on the pain and discomfort upfront. Hire a therapist or counselor to probe your thinking and relationship. Similar to premarital counseling. It will be easier then making the wrong decision and suffering later on. Then again, everyone has a right to be wrong. Sometimes the worse decisions seem to pay off down the line. At the end of the day, you can make a good decision or a bad one and it all depends on your reaction to it.
Steven *******
Run…..
Stuart ******
Could you get the house in her name but get a contract with a 100 years lease for the land and property in your name she would need to sign it obviously but if she's being honest it doesn't matter you have security and so does she
Kenneth *********
Run like fuck you soft cunt !!
Frank *************
Run for it
Jerry **********
Fu@k no!!!
Carly **************
Don’t do it !!
Kabir *********
watch some of these .there are 100s of stories
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Mike *******
Of course she does! Ummmm ya! If you have to ask.on face book. I am afraid you are doomed. Just hand her over all your money now and be done with it.
Michael ***********
Then dont do it
Brian ********************
If you're not willing to give her a house unconditionally then it's time to move on.
Jeff *******
Clowns - it's clickbait, has he answered any of you?
Casa ********
If you 100% trust her and you are 100% sure she is going to stay with you all your life and not find your replacement after she is bored with you than surely you can buy house for her. But if are reluctant to buy house means you are not sure whether you can trust her. When in doubt don't do it would be my advise!
Kenny *****
If you dont do it she will say - you dont trust me, you dont love me. Check you tube there are many similar story which people lose everything.
Simon **********
Learn to spell!!
Ronnie ***********
Trust your gut. Share with her and treat her well, but keep all your resources under your control and ownership, as they are after all YOUR resources that you've worked for. No woman would give a man ownership and control of her resources, in fact most wouldn't even share. Reflect on that.
Paul *****
-But are you two completely in love with each other?

.,.
Mark ********
Run don't look back
William ******
Run very fast 🤣
Simon *****
The demands are RED FLAGS
Mccurry ********
Rent everything including your woman. See if she leaves you if you don't buy one
Frank *********
Time to bounce bro…your going to pay for everything in Thailand as a farang..

With that being said…

If your going to pay to have a gf

Then you should at least just rent so you can have variety and save yourself any headaches or stress
Luke *********
NO / RUN. Many years ago while contracting in undesirable desert regions I worked with an older gentleman whom I will refer to as Tom. TWICE Tom did this shit, and TWICE as soon as the mortar dried on the last brick Tom was homeless and telling me how he couldn’t believe she just stopped loving him from one day to the next. I am sure Tom died homeless broke, and alone, don’t be like Tom. It’s dumb and expensive. Please follow me for more relationship advice.
Court *****
She's a good woman. Buy the house.
Rusty ********
Advice? Do not buy, only rent.
Sam **********
Thais don't buy used houses. They believe in spirits from the previous owners. She'll want you to build new
Andy ******
Don't buy anything you are not prepared to loose
Mark ******
Go for it nothing to lose
Gary ********
@Mark *****
do u realise what ur saying is insanity. Nothing to lose???. Get a grip and if u can't see your advice is flawed. Rethink it or stay quiet 🤐
Mark ******
@Gary *******
I was being sarcastic dont tell me to be quiet
Gary ********
@Mark *****
🤐🤫🄱
Terry **********
You have no choice because they own 51% and you 49% or buy condo because you own the lot
Sandy *********************
Run!
Chris ***********
I live in my thai girls home all I've done is a bit of DIY home improvements much less to loose if you can find one with her own place
Gary ********
@Chris **********
good thinking. I've been seeing a girl for two years who lives with her elderly bf but when she goes home to her beautiful house in korat . I go with her leaving him at home. It was a small house but he spent just over 1m Thai baht building an amazing extension. So I'm know what I'm talking about when I say don't trust them. I wouldn't want to be him even though he's very affluent.
David ********
Once you get her the house, a new scooter or vehicle will be next, or a new tractor for her father. Then turns out her brother is really her Thai husband. lol Then you’re pushed out of the picture, with nothing. You need to watch more videos about the schemes Thai women pull on foreign men.
Gina ***********************
Run
Dave *********
It has to be in her name; only Thai citizens can own land.
Kevin *********
In Thailand foreigners are not permitted to own houses or land.

They can own condominiums. Ask yourself the questions.

If you don't want to buy a condo or rent a house then the next question. Do you have trust as I am assuming your on your 2nd year or longer.
Gary *********
@Kevin ********
can own houses, just not the land.
Nicholas *******
Both of your quality of life will improve. If you can afford to buy 10 houses. Buying one will improve your situation
Andrew ********
An accountant once told me to always remember the ā€œ three Fsā€. If it flies, floats , or fu#ks, rent it.
Alexander *******
Rent and invest capital to pay mist of rent plus no maintenance or other issues
Brandon ************
Jacky *********
Do not make that mistake !
Nitin *********
This is a very common fraud in Thailand. You give her the house and then suddenly her relatives will appear and she will kick you out of that house. It's her anyways as it's in her name.
Stefan *******
Why not let her buy a house for you in her name?
Merrc *****
If renting or buying a condo is out of question, then the safest way is to buy the house and take the maximum loan permissible! If house in her name, loan also.. You will make the loan repayments obviously.. That way she has an incentive to have you around long time šŸ˜„
Volker **********
waar begin je aan niet doen
Phirunya ******
Then marry her and buy her a house. Why ask the question if you really love her? Do you actually love her or just want to retire and not be lonely?ļæ¼

My husband bought me a house and never ask questions about anything. Here we are 11 years happily married. He is not even sugar daddy. 🤣
Bernie *************
Forgot to say that she died
Bernie *************
I knew a guy did that she was 40 he was 70 she had a motorbike accident and her family kicked him out destitute. Be the owner of your future don't leave it to chance my friend
Phirunya ******
@Bernie ************
Well That is scary.. I don’t know if they can do that since they were married when she died will the house go to husband automatically? He has to sell it because foreigner cannot own a house in Thailand? I’m not sure about that.
Sean **********
@Phirunya *****
I am truly happy it all worked out for you and your husband.

However spending substantial time dating and maybe even living together before making large financial commitments is a smart and reasonable approach.

I am sure you know as well as anyone the probability that this be a bad situation for him.
Phirunya ******
@Sean *********
Absolutely agreed with you. I dated my husband 8 months and after we got married 3 months later I gave birth to our son but totally understand not everyone situation is the same.
Arne ********
Maybe her buffalo need doctor too 🐃
Barbara ************
Give this NO consideration. Trust your gut which is spoken right before you ask for advice.
Art *******
Poster must be 70 plus and girl in her 3
Jae **********
Bro just rent until you have built a strong connection with your woman because how your saying it ā€œshe wants me to buy a house in Thailand in her nameā€ doesn’t sound great at all now only you know your relationship but just be smart , I don’t know if you live here already but just take your time no need to rush into a bad investment
Mike **********
Dont put anything in her name
Kevin ********
Renting is cheap, but if you are looking to leave her with an asset that is a good way

,
Kevin ********
It depends on your age and how much you love her and if she really loves you!!!
Dora *******
No way, let your head rule your heart! You will end up with nothing.
Gary ********
@Dora ******
you are right, think with ur head, not your dick
Mark **********
Rent
Mich ***********
If you must Buy, Buy a condo and in your name only
Imran ******
Do not do this
Richard ********
You knee jerk naysayers are funny. It's all about the relationship and how much trust there is between you. There are trustworthy people in Thailand. The land our villa is on is in my sisters in laws name. The 10 million baht build has all been done with a handshake, no contract or lawyers involved. There hasn't been so much as a "hiccup" of a problem. But then, I've been with my wife for 25 years, so trust is not an issue. Yes, I'll admit, I'm one of the lucky ones.
Gary ********
@Richard *******
yes u certainly are and you're right, there are some good girls out there
Donald *******
Run
John ******
If you consider retirement and going to live in Thailand it is much too early to buy a house or marrieng!! Start living together day and night some years before taking major steps
Paul *******************
go for it, hard to find "true Love"
Gary ********
@Paul ******************
MN maybe u should think how u would feel if she ripped you off instead of giving glib advice. There's about 1% of idiots like you around
Steve **********
Run… and don’t marry her… sorry but Thai women cannot help themselves, they’ll stuff it up
Gary ********
@Steve *********
abso fkn lutely
Paul *********
Dont
Sean **********
You will have absolutely no rights regarding the home or property.

One argument you are out !!!
Gary ********
@Sean *********
actually u can own the house but not the land. Been proven in Thai courts recently. I know a guy who's gf tried to remove him from the house a little while after it was complete. Because he owned the house and everything in it he hired a digger and put the shovel through the roof and demolished it beyond repair. No criminal charges filed
Sean **********
@Gary *******
understood but building you house on the wifes land still pans out the same in the end IMO. At least that is my impression how things would work out if they were to separate in a contentious way.
Gary ********
@Sean *********
to Ed but she doesn't own the house. He could leave it locked up. Knock it down or burn it down. Nothing criminal in that but I do think he would be responsible for clearing the site again
Sean **********
@Gary *******
all true. Money lost
Gary ********
@Sean *********
rent by the hour then move on!

No wasted money that way. Ur certainly not going to get rinsed that way
Neil ********
Don't. Keep your cash safe and rent.....see how married life goes.....at least renting allows flexibility and you can travel around and see lots of the country.
Danny *******
Buy land in her name the get her to lease it to u for 25yrs at dollar a year .then build house
Gary ********
@Danny ******
do u for one minute think she wont renage on that deal. NEVER trust a Thai girl over money or a house. Thai mentality is if u offer 100 thb today or 1000 tomorrow a Thai girl will take 100thb
Ƙyvind *************************
Dont
Adam ********
Attention seeking post and clearly he’s got it

Tossa
John ********
Don't do in Thailand what you would not do at home
John ********
Don't spend more than you can afford to lose.
Melkor *********
Hell no
Steve **********
I am finishing girlfriends house on farm, I have no ownership and do not care, it is just money
Kevin **********
Kevin **********
I got lucky in that regard. I got mail ordered off the Internet by the youngest daughter of a wealthy land rich Isaan family. She has so far built 2 houses, inherited 1, and is playing with building a 3rd. Married 10 years. We're moving back at the end of this year. It been wonderful. If only it wasn't for that damn penis of hers. 🤣
Saije ******
Do not do it. If you want to pay for property, buy a condominium which you can and should put 100% in your name.

Make sure you do a proper legal prenuptial agreement to protect your assets and money.
Barry ********
Only buy it you can afford to loose it and be able to walk away without any regrets
Vick **************
Buy a condo and put it in your name or don't buy nothing at all
David ******
Do it, what can go wrong?
Ola *****
Regardless, you need a Thai partner to buy a property, they’ll own 51% and you 49-%
Rob *****
I was in a relationship with my Thai GF for 12 years. Due to problems at my bank I couldn't get the letter saying that the money I had to buy a house had come from outside Thailand so I put it in her name until the paperwork got sorted and around the same time I had put my car and motorbike in her name as well to avoid that paperwork too. I felt I could trust her after being together for all those years.

Long story short...I came home to Europe at the start of COVID (I was living in Thailand for 23 years) minus a house, a car and a motorbike....

(She refused to sign them back to me).

P.S. I am happy in life today but it's not the path I would have chosen had I the ability to see into the future at the time...L.O.L.
Nicholas ******
Don't do it
Khamdee ***************
Yeah. NO find another one
Deborah *******
Run- sprint - there are other girls that will not beed/want that
Mark **********
Thai Talk With Dan on YouTube
Mark **********
You have been warned.
Benjamin *******
If she is the one asking for a house, then there is no doubt in the world you will lose it AND her !,,,,
David ***********
Do not do it
Benjamin *******
DON’T !!!!!!!!!! Unless you can afford to lose it. If you really want to, get 30 year lease for you. AND plenty fish in Thailand !!!
Samuel ******
Do it
Philippe ***********
Don’t !! I loose my house in Phuket when divorce !! She promise to change name for daughter but never do .buy big appart or condo with only your name it’s very better and safe
Harris ******
You are falling into the same trap as so many do every year
Jason *******
I have a Thai wife (registered etc) has a large amount of rai and a house on top of that was left to her from her deceased parents. Seen the property, the house ect...šŸ‘ Been to the land council in Udon Thani etc, spent the money to get it translated to English etc. I have a house in Australia... we will rent a Condo/house etc for the next year or two...then we take it from there. My beautiful wife understands the generic misconception of the farrang/Thai issue...BUT we both have something to contribute and fulfill our dream of a cafe/coffee shop... We are both very happy and look forward to our future in Thailand...(I'm 53, wife 44)...
Zedre ******************
Just don't
Frankie *****
Sounds like you are new to dating / relationship?? 🤣🤣
Stuart ******
Don't
William ********
Go for it, I can’t imagine anything bad could ever come from this !
Wayne *******
Tell her to get a mortgage in her name that you will fund as long as you are a couple

Then see her reaction šŸ˜‚
Mam ************
I’m trying to buy a house for my husband.
Paul ***********
Live with her a year or two, then decide.
Peter *****
Dont do it ,
Terence *******
Don’t do it

This is a total joke
Kai *******
Go with your gut not hers
Klering ******
Yes buy for her after she Happy 🤩
Jay *****
Tell her you will buy and she will pay for it.
Wayne *****
Run!!!!!
Lawrence ********
You won't buy yourself a house, but you would consider buying one for some 🐄 you know how long? A house you will NOT be living in for long once you obtain your/build it?

How does that make sense to you?

Answer these questions for yourself and you won't need to advise from anyone here, including myself.
Himanshu *****************
Don't get caught up in the hype! Be smart, enjoy your life, and prioritize what's truly important. Renting is the way to go - flexibility, freedom, and no long-term commitments. Why tie yourself down to a house when you can explore and experience all that life has to offer? Stay savvy, stay free!
Bill ******
It may be the biggest mistake of your life.
Ajarn ********
Buy what's known here as a knock down (moveable) house in your own name. If things don't work out you can load it on a truck and relocate it to another property that you lease from someone else
Jeff ******
Surely a troll post
Martin *********
Thai girls are beautiful, loving and caring. Yes, definitely.
Leon ********
Just heard from thai lady in Isaan that a new house built by a swiss farang, that his wife sleeps with another thai man when he is overseas. Then when he is back its his turn. The house party for the new house was held 4 weeks ago! Remember you will forfeit the house TOTALLY !
Lucas **********
Yea ok fake account , go away..
Tony **********
You can’t take it with you
Billy *******
Haywards gone wayward
Rahul *********
Better buy new gf if she forces youšŸ˜‚
Billy *******
Sounds like a wind up, you aren't being serious are you?
John **********
Forget the house, buy an apartment in your own name
Grant ************
Pull up the popcorn šŸæ
Damien ********
All the advice in the world is pointless if she is the typical Thai woman who knows how to manipulate foreign men

You’ll probably do as she wants to keep her happy

Why don’t you rent and live with her in Thailand for a year and see how great your marriage is.

If she pushes you for the house asap you might learn a lesson about Thais

Y
Marcel *******
Brian ***********
Rent don't Buy everything
Rees *********
STUPID
Soodsawat ******
Yes go for it! What a lucky man and your new wife!! Now next week where are you buying the new house for your new wife? Again go for it, you lucky man.
Kevin *************
Buy her a house šŸ 
Bent *************
Don’t
Stephen ********
Run
John *********
Dont buy just rent so she needs you there every month.
Dave ********
@John ********
Prudent advice . + Leave the bulk of your assets earning back home. Set a monthly budget that suits you and stick to it. šŸ’„
John *********
Tell her you don't have money and see how fast she dumps you
Eddie *********
If u buy the house then u deserve what's coming
Cesar *******
Rent.
Raj *****
Trust her bro. She wants the best for you. You will save so much money
Keith *******
Be careful.
Pete ********
Stay reluctant
David **********
She is right you cannot own a house yet non thai can only own 49% of property I say do it a house in thailand is around
*****
dollars not a huge gamble when you have lived in thailand for 3 years the house can be put in your name after you get citizenship
Ken ********
Get a lawyer, she can own the land and you own the house, so she can't turn around and kick you out. But, if she's asking for a house, I wouldn't do it.
Aaron *******
Don't do it. Don't get married. Don't buy a house. Retire and enjoy your life.
Herve ********
Its your wife...have to pay house...where she will sleep?
Sonja ******
You can get your visa from an agency and keep your money on the bank.if she fight with you all your money and house is gone.be smart and NOT by her a house .you not need a women for a retirement visa
Ronald *****
This is definitely a RED FLAG..A Thai woman who loves you won't ask you to buy a house in her name..once you buy, you will get kick out very soon
Cloana ********
Stop comment mates... This guy ignore our answers šŸ‘Ž

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Kevin *******
Give her all your money bro. And put her in your will.
Jo ************
You're asking this question to strangers for advice, meaning you're not trusting your woman yet... There will be a question afterwards for you! Are you ready and willing to marry her? Or is your marriage for settling in Thailand? If you answered the second question with a Yes, then my friend you have to pay something for settling which is giving a property for her. If you answered the first question with a Yes too, she's your wife and go for it. If all are blurry answers yet, find another solution that won't hurt your pocket.
Craig ******
šŸ¤£šŸ˜‚
Floyd ******
If you have any doubts I wouldn't even think about it
David *******
Self harm...masochism...lambs to the slaughter
Peter ***********
Stay together and experience 5 yrs before marriage. You will both know if you are right foe each other

Plus you will have a healthy wallet
Chris ********
Run. šŸƒšŸ¼
Ernesto *******
David *******
Predators and their prey. Sadly you're only the prey.
Malcolm *********
If you want to be sure then first buy the best house your money can buy in her name then rent it off her for 30 years renewable contract. At least she can't kick you out.
Alan *********
No!
Paul *******
I'm sure she's not the same same!

Go for it 🫰🫰🫰🫰
Gregg *************
Don’t do that sir

Don’t be a fool

Do a lot more research and don’t be blinded by love lies and beauty
Diana **********
Where do I start with this one šŸ¤¦šŸ¼ā€ā™€ļø darling you are only as useful as your money to this girl .
Mike ******
Wait until her family come...asking for handouts
Mark *******
All I can advise Ian is be very careful! Even if all intentions are honorable; remember the different cultures between you.

I speak from personal experience! I was married to my Thai wife for 10 years,now divorced for 12. I got a house built up in her village not far from Udon Thani,a beautiful bungalow. This was around
******
. Unbeknown to me, the house was in her mum's name,a compulsive gambler. Even after our divorce I advised very strongly she return to Thailand to put in her name. We both lived in the UK at the time. Not realizing again at the time,that because my wife was married to a falang she couldn't actually own it! Archaic or what!? Thankfully she took my advice,returning to Thailand and put in her name. She now owns two houses,one in the UK as a result of our divorce. We have a beautiful mixed race daughter of 22 years studying at Newcastle University,so that is a ray of delight from a unfortunate situation. I made my decisions at the time so no room for regret or bitterness,and I love my daughter dearly!

Am retired now at 66,and do intend to head to the far east to live,most likely very soon; the UK is too expensive. Rather long-winded but I hope it helps! Good luck Ian!
Mohit **********************
I’ll find you a better girlfriend. Buy her a house.
Ko *****************
Don't trust even your knees.
Derek ********
Don't. !
Jason ******
Of course she does ,that's why she's with you .in 2025 it's not just Thailand ,but everywhere men are losing everything in separations,maybe look into a prenuptial ,if Thailand does them or lease it back off her to protect yourself .

If she's a bar girl don't do any more of it ,that should be this obvious to anyone .
Kevin ******
Your money šŸ’° becomes her house.
Paul ******
Is she not helping to buy the house ? If not you best be able to lose that money for good!
Andy ********
Why would you even think of it.
Timothy ********
Marry the girl, get the family. Go to the ATM, take the family. Buy a house, lose your money, still get the family. Sorry but you need your nuts examined, don't do it
Jim ***********
Look into a condo you might have more rights if you have to sell
Jean-francois *******
Better just rent
Jim *********
@Jean-francois ******
aye rent her then change her for a newer model who doesn’t ask for so much
Wal *********
Don’t do it
Jamie *********
Lease her land for 30 years whatever you do don’t buy her a house it’s a small price for her to pay ( marrying you) to get a new house I’m in same situation and have been here before if she loves you and will understand you not wanting to put in her name or leasing her land through an independent lawyer do not buy in her name otherwise start packing when last brick is laid
Tody **********
if you can’t spell. you’re in trouble bro. she owns you.
Tom ********
Simple answer DON'T!
Alan *****
If you do buy the house in her name get a long contract with your name on it
Andrew ********
Never bring anything or do anything you can't walk away from.

LISTEN!
Niall *******
Don't!
Barry *********
Get her to take out a mortgage and pay it for her

Just like paying rent anyway
Andrew ********
Don't.

Don't.

No no no!

Rent.
Sally *******
Perverts get their just desserts in the end.. šŸ˜†
Sally *******
Really, never heard of that before. šŸ¤” is she younger than you, more attractive than you?
Emma ********
The statement of she wants you to buy her a house in her name should be enough for you to run
Bo *************
Rent , the first 2 or 3 years a d see how it goes from then.
Terry *******
Rent a place to live in joint names.If things go wrong u r not stuck with all the responsibility.
Keith *****************
I have a very simple rule. Ask yourself, really seriously, if she was in the position to do so, would she do the same for you. Really ask yourself and maybe even ask her. That's the acid test
Carl *********
Die rich or take a chance what more do you need to know and when you go to Thailand take the cotton wool off
Nigel **********
My recommendation would be to have it in your name and leave it in your will to her…
Sam ******
If you know you really love her, buy the house and enjoy your retirement.
David ********
Just remember iff it doesn't work out the house is hers not yours simples
Adam **********
Don't get married. Save your money.
Manaswinee **********
But you said you were going to marry her.. so she will become your wife... what's the difference if she's Thai or westerner? Wouldn't you settle down and buy a house somewhere anyway?
John *******
Rule No 1: Don't buy or spend on anything in Thailand that you are not prepared to lose or walk away from. This is regardless of the sincerity of your lady. Follow the rule and you cannot be disappointed.
Bill **********
Are you serious .?
Tom *********
Don't do it.
Punprom ***********
I think as a non Thai you can purchase a condo apartment, maybe that's the first start.

As the property is yours, and see what in the future then you can think again later.
Patrick ********
Dont
Michael ********
Things to ask yourself, how long do you know each other, age difference, how long have you lived together, would you do this in your own country, I'm not against it because I did it myself and live happily together with my wife, but I always remember I have nothing here if all goes wrong, you have to be able to right everything off and forget if all goes wrong.
Ralph *******
Only spend what you can afford to lose.
Steve *********
Don't do it
Tracy ***********
And her mother and sick buffalo
John **********
Don't do it
Stephen ********
I had a friend who did that. Very much in love. Day 2 her brothers moved in without any discussion. Of course he tried to get them to leave. Day 3 hospital. Don't do it.
Peter *****
@Stephen *******
what happened to your friend
Stephen ********
@Peter ****
18 months with lawyers and a lot of cash, to recover the trashed house. Sadly he died before it was finally resolved
David ********
We don't know nearly enough about your situation (like how long you've been together) to give any kind of valuable advice. Right now it is just leads to snarky replies. Here's mine. Make sure the house has an extra bedroom for her Thai boyfriend.
Damo ***********
@David *******
don’t you mean Thai male ā€˜cousin’? 🤣
Shai ********
Conditional relationships are just transactions pretending to be connections.
Martin *******
If u cant afford to lose that money, dont spend it
Damo ***********
@Martin ******
agree.. if you happy to lose it (doesnt happen 100% of the time) and can afford it.. all ok
Mica **********
Advice. Do not do this under any ANY circumstances.. once in her name she owns land and house. Family can move in, other male ' friends ' can move in. You have no say and no recourse to recouping your investment if she kicks you out, which is lawful!!
Sukanya **********
If she's a girl you've only known for a few years, it's advisable to take more time to get to know each other before making any decisions.
Steve ******
Cheaper to rent unless you buy a condo
Lee *************
Stop right there, she love your wallet not your heart
Damo ***********
Do it mate! No need to ask other people.

Learn the hard way is how most farang learn šŸ™†šŸ¼ā€ā™‚ļøšŸ¤¦šŸ¼ā€ā™‚ļø
Patrick ********
One born a minute. You know the answer ....why ask
Johnny *****
Who doesn't want a free house?šŸ˜‚
Tania **********
Open your eyes šŸ‘€
Aaron **********
Run šŸƒā€ā™€ļø son .
Steve *********
Only you know if it’s real. ! If you can rent for a while whilst you look be good idea. But don’t be put off by the negative comments here. Only you know if she is for real
Jonny *********
So as a foreigner you can buy a house and own it, but you can not buy and own the land the house is on. So if you buy/build a house on her land, you can make an agreement with your "wife" to lease the land for 30 years, with an option on 30 years more just in case you become the world's oldest man 😁 So a good indication is that if your "wife" agrees to the 30 year leasing with no hassle, you can trust her intentions 😊
Sally *******
@Jonny ********
she'll bunk him off in under 10...
Piero *************
With a 30 years lease agreement your favour if you are over 70 ortherwhise no
Alex *********
Don't be a fool. Put half on her name and the other half on mine. You must to protect your investment. Don't give everything to her
John ************
Rent a condo in Asoke and run amok.
Wayne ********
Build a small house on Her or her parents land, at the end of the day, what’s 2 or 300,000 thb. You still need somewhere to live. Most of us have been through what you’re entering into. Just do it šŸ”œšŸ‡¹šŸ‡­šŸ‡¦šŸ‡ŗ
Rondosong *****************
Be a little moor in Control and Buy a Condo in your Name so you can sell your Investment makes moor sense.
Tom ********
@Rondosong ****************
Yes a Condo does make more sense as long as it's foreign quota and not Company name.
Rondosong *****************
You get a Yellow Book for your Resedence it help with Retirement visa and Bank Account.
Darren ******
Don't do it šŸ˜‚

Unless Ur ok giving her a house and she kicks U out.

I was with one 20 years and built her 2 houses and she called the police on me to get me out šŸ˜‚

Only spend what U can afford to lose.. cos U will lose it.. one day.
Mark ********
Run for the hills!!!

My wife and I have been together eight years. We moved to the family farm three years ago and built a nice house. Her mother took out a loan for most of it. It’s in her name and I pay 15,000 baht a month for the mortgage. I probably put an extra 800,000 baht over the last few years.

But everything is acceptable to me because we all have some skin in the game and I’ve agreed to the financial terms of the relationship. I never felt any pressure from anyone.

One day my wife got mad at me and said,ā€even if I hate you, I won’t kick you out!!!ā€ā€

lol šŸ˜‚

Oh I feel so much better now!!! Haha

Dude unless you’ve known her for a number of years and gone through some shit together, you’re living in fantasy land and you might just get your ass handed to you.

Of course I could be wrong!! šŸ˜‘
Mark *******
Buy two, one for mum.
Juls ******
Dont.
Michael ********
Rent or if you buy a house put an usufruct aggrement on it, so cannot be sold without your permission and if something happens to her you have a year to sell it.
Dennis **********
@Michael *******
farang can only own condos. Not private houses or land.
Craig *********
@Dennis *********
you have her buy the house and you get a 30 yr lease in your name only! If she tries to fuk you you do the same to her. Stalemate.
Michael **********
@Dennis *********
not true. Farang cannot own land. They can own a house as long as they have a proper lease on the land.
Michael ********
@Dennis *********
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Michael ********
@Dennis *********
Did I say that ? he said buy a house for his future wife I said he can put an Usufruct agreement on it. Very aware of all the rules and regulations
Dennis **********
@Michael *******
he have to give her the money he can't buy a house for his wife. She has to buy it with his money. Then she can change the locks on him.
Michael ********
@Dennis *********
you didnt read the link obviously USUFRUCT
Brad *******
If you have plenty of money, houses are pretty cheap so you could afford to lose it if she dumps you.
Diana *******
This is a joke surely…, no one could be that stupid - oh wait some already have been. šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚
John *********
@Diana ******
I was that stupid
Diana *******
@John ********
sorry for you but it’s a lesson of priorities I think. Unfortunately some people have a weakness that leaves them easily manipulated.
Grant ***********
@Diana ******
greatest troll ever
Sally *******
@Grant **********
was she talking about you.. šŸ˜†
Grant ***********
@Sally ******
nice one ill pay that out
Stephen ********
Mate u will get some decent advice in here from some people the rest are wāš“ļø who just wanna laugh at u
Lye **********
Has she mention about her sick buffalo yet?
Virginia ****************************
Richard ***************
Marriage is not like it is most likely from where you’re coming from in terms of owning real estate. You should look into the laws before you make any moves. There are plenty of people here that will enlighten you with their horror stories. I choose to say once you look at the law, you’ll make the right decision and go with your gut. It’s usually the first decision that’s right in life. I suggest you keep on that path!
Frank **********
Think with your brain and not your penis.
James ******
This is got to be a wind up. A troll.
Mma *******
@James *****
I think so too. Watch, they guy wont comment again, post and ghost.
Christopher ******
In the US they get your property after the divorce. In Thailand they get it before you marry. If you’re not willing to give her the house, maybe you don’t love her that much.
Michael ********
@Christopher *****
actually only entitled to half in America..
Jacob ********
@Michael *******
nothing besides what you want to give with a prenuptialšŸ˜…šŸ¤£. That includes alimony, child support, everything is up to you if your smart and was the main bread winner. Also, if you have a business and the llc, and they're never involved in it, then they are not entitled to anything under that llc.
Jacob ********
@Christopher *****
in america, as a man, if you don't have a prenuptial agreement nowadays, you're stupid🄓🤣
Luc ************
How old is the girl friend?
Stephen ********
@Luc ***********
what diff it make nosey fuxker
Chuck **********
@Stephen *******
your done-a loser!
Julie *********
Don’t you’ll be fleeced.
Dave ********
Just rent all the way.
Mma *******
Don’t-
Terry ***********
Only you can answer that, how strong do you think your relationship is?
Philippe ***********
@Terry **********
im married 20 years but at the end (divorce) she not change house name for give to our daughter ,i loose house in Phuket
Terry ***********
@Philippe **********
I’m sorry for your circumstances however, one suit does not fit all.
Philippe ***********
@Terry **********
after more 30 years in thailand i see lot of same problem with friends,never again buy for thai women,for my next house i buy with daughter name with special thing ,i have right to put my name in documents and nobody can put my out before im dead
Mark ******
Get a 30+30 lease agreement
Michael ********
@Mark *****
not legally binding 30 year maximum, was just proved in court recently
Benjamin *******
@Michael *******
30 years is long enough
Mark ******
@Michael *******
AHHAHA For me 30 is pleanty long enough
Mica **********
@Mark *****
you should also look at the Thai law - misuse of land reasons to cancel the 30 yr lease and so u lose the house
Michael ********
@Mica *********
full red chanote only
Steve **********
@Michael *******
that’s what she’ll want .. then transfer the chanote to her mother…
Michael ********
Mark ******
@Mica *********
When I get to that point Ill have lawyers sort out the legalities
Michael ********
@Mark *****
it is for most of us
Conor *******
Tale as old as time.
Philip *******
DONT DO IT! rent it in her name
Greg ***********
@Philip ******
wrong! Buy in her name so you can live rent-free
Philip *******
@Greg **********
what happens when the relationship ends?
Greg ***********
@Philip ******
then you must be willing to lose the investement without a blink of an eye
Philip *******
@Greg **********
I guess that’s where we differ. I wouldn’t take the risk
Grant ***********
This is the best troll ever
Azim ********
Not until you have children with her
Daren *********
@Azim *******
I was married for 16 years. We had 2 kids. It ended in divorce as for her the grass was greener elsewhere. Nobody knows how a relationship will go, but I can say through experience it doesn't usually end well.
Grant ***********
Would you put a house in your girlfriends name in your own country
Mark ********
Go for it ....shes different šŸ™„
Leon ********
Gary ********
Werner ************
You will have no rights to the house - keep that in mind, plenty of foreigners before you lost everything doing the same thing, even so there are others that have great family relationships with their Thai wife….in the end the only you can make that choice and know the person you are marrying

Not often you would buy someone a house unless you lawfully have ownership interest in it
Rkd ********
Tania **********
@Werner ***********
Exactly ; we saw a lot of this .
Stephane *******
Be ready to loose everything if your relationship doesn’t go well.

Good luck.
Steve ******
Run forest run.
Jasper *************
Distrusting man and greedy woman. What can possibly go wrong?
Patrick ********
@Jasper ************
Yes everyone needs to be careful things change fast
Vincent *******
Dont
Janis ********
Your kidding me
Malcolm *****
Her name = Her property.

How did your last marriage go? šŸ™„
Jim ***********
Rent everything. Woman included 😁
Ziggy ********
Abhishek ******
@Jim **********
includes you as well right? šŸ˜€
Jim ***********
@Abhishek *****
no. I'm not for sale. Not so sure about you though
Abhishek ******
@Jim **********
LOL, don't worry no one would rent you, or take your pimping services at expense of a THAI woman, but they may def pay you to keep your bigotry & entitled colonialist mindset up your rearside ?! šŸ˜†

Don't worry about me, I'm def not for sale, let alone for rent ?!
Jim ***********
@Abhishek *****
away and share straws with 6 friends
Abhishek ******
Ben **********
@Jim **********
best answer I’ve ever seen to date on a post like this šŸ˜‚
Jim ***********
@Ben *********
bet a lot of guys wished had done this instead of choice chosen
Susan **********
@Jim **********
best answer yet lol
Jim ***********
@Susan *********
I'm on SKI trip. Spend Kids Inheritance 🤣
Lee *********
@Jim **********
great answer
Jim ***********
@Lee ********
honest answer.
David ********
@Jim **********
love your plan
Jim ***********
@David *******
reckon it's a sensible plan. I bought a motorbike, everything else rent
Tony *****
This will invoke some pretty interesting replies šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚. I seco
@nd *************
ing though
Gary ********
@Tony ****
I don't think there's any argument in the answers. There's a reason why she wants it in her name. So she can fuk him off and then move her husband in. Believe me I've seen this happen. Working and living in the LAND of SMILES is a real eye opener. Vietnam is a better bet for honesty
Donald **********
@Gary *******
- Rather cynical don’t you think? If he’s willing to marry the girl then surely he trusts her?
Gary ********
@Donald *********
maybe try reading and understanding the post above. I wouldn't trust a Thai girl with a bag of sweets. Yes, there are some good girls around but u gotta go to the provinces. Stay away from entertainment zones for a good one.
Donald **********
@Gary *******
- Seems like you are jumping to the conclusion that the lady in question is damaged by contact with gorgeous, scatter cash, farang men aren’t you Gary? Think the reading and understanding is required by you rather than making assumptions. Seems like you’ve associated with a few damaged girls yourself.
Chuck **********
Tony *****
@Gary *******
no one’s disputing anything. I just commented that there’ll be some interesting replies šŸ¤”
Gary ********
@Tony ****
I'm agreeing with u. But we all know what advice he should take. If he has to ask, he already knows the solution
Tony *****
@Gary *******
I think maybe he just wants moral support in what he know’s already
Gary ********
@Tony ****
I agree. Its dodgy negotiating house v gf. I know a guy who built his dream house and then went back to Oz for three months . She had moved her entire family into his house with her husband.
Stuart *********
I think you’ve answered your own question.

If you’re happy to give her a house then so be it. That’s basically what you’d be doing.
Daren *********
@Stuart ********
Agreed 100%.
Daniel *******
@Stuart ********
likely to ignore his own advice, as well
Chris ****
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