Acquisition of Condo by Thai National Married to Foreign Spouse
Thai law allows foreign nationals to own condominium units, subject to restrictions as detailed in the Condominium Act of 1979. Furthermore, certain regulations also apply in the case a Thai national married to a foreign spouse applies to register ownership of a condominium unit. The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that the restrictions of More...
Importance of Due Diligence in Thailand
Due diligence refers to the quality or special effort given a particular action like investigating a person or a business or the care to be provided a certain task. The legal aspect of the action is often the focus More...
Bai Jong (NS-2) – Certificate
This certificate grants someone the temporary right to occupy a piece of land. Preemption Certificates were issued under the authority of the 1936 Land Act with the understanding that they would eventually be More...
Sor Kor 1 (SK-1) – Claim Certificate
The Claim Certificate, SK-1 or Sor Kor Nung, establishes a claim to land but not actual land ownership. These documents are largely a product of land reform initiatives. More...
Nor Sor Sam (NS-3) – Certificate of Use
The Nor Sor Sam, NS-3 or Certificate of Use, is the least definite Thai land title. A green garuda appears on the Certificate of Use. More...
Nor Sor Sam Gor (NS-3K) – Confirmed Certificate of Use
The Nor Sor Sam Gor, NS-3K or Confirmed Certificate of Use, is almost as good as a Chanote deed. A black garuda appears on a Confirmed Certificate of Use. More...
Chanote (NS-4) – Title Deed
The Chanote deed, or NS-4, shows full ownership rights to a piece of land. Chanote deeds are the most dependable title in the Thai titling system. A red garuda, or khrut, appears on a Chanote deed. More...
Or Chor 2 – Thai Title Deed
Buying a condominium is the easiest way for a foreigner to buy real property in Thailand. When you buy a condominium, you are buying two things. First and foremost you are buying ownership of your actual condominium More...
Deeds to Property in Thailand
Thailand has been issuing deeds to private real estate ever since the Department of Land was established in 1901. Over the years, numerous land reform initiatives have resulted in some confusion over who owns More...
Basics of Thai Real Estate Laws
Ownership to real estate properties in Thailand is generally limited to Thai nationals. Foreigners are thus prohibited from acquiring real estate properties in Thailand. Though there are exceptions to this prohibition More...
