"Many foreigners visit Thailand and fall in love with the people, culture and geography. You can live in the mountains of Chiang Mai, the plains of the Northeast, or along the many beaches on the Gulf of Thailand or the Andaman Sea.
It is commonly believed that foreigners cannot own land in Thailand. But this isn't true. After completing a vast array of legal requirements, foreigners can buy land, but instances of this are rare and the requirements are prohibitive. But there are other legal ways to enjoy property in Thailand, even if you are not the full owner.
Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions
1
Secure a "usufruct agreement" from the owner of a piece of land. The usufruct agreement gives you the legal right to use, possess and profit from the land. You can enjoy this right for the rest of your life or any fixed period of time. The owner cannot sell or interfere with your use of the property. This is a secure and court-tested method.
2
Sign a long-term lease. A lease can be signed for a maximum of 30 years with an option to renew. A lease is often used in conjunction with owning a house. You own the house, but have a lease on the land.
3
Confirm the right of superficies. A Thai owner can grant the right of superficies to a foreigner. This gives you the same rights as a usufruct agreement. This can also transfer to your heirs. This right is attached to the land, so it stays in force even if the owner changes."
Moderately challenging seems like an understatement to me. Anyone here own or have foreigner friends that own land here?
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Buying Land in Thailand
"Many foreigners visit Thailand and fall in love with the people, culture and geography. You can live in the mountains of Chiang Mai, the plains of the Northeast, or along the many beaches on the Gulf of Thailand or the Andaman Sea.
It is commonly believed that foreigners cannot own land in Thailand. But this isn't true. After completing a vast array of legal requirements, foreigners can buy land, but instances of this are rare and the requirements are prohibitive. But there are other legal ways to enjoy property in Thailand, even if you are not the full owner.
Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions
1
Secure a "usufruct agreement" from the owner of a piece of land. The usufruct agreement gives you the legal right to use, possess and profit from the land. You can enjoy this right for the rest of your life or any fixed period of time. The owner cannot sell or interfere with your use of the property. This is a secure and court-tested method.
2
Sign a long-term lease. A lease can be signed for a maximum of 30 years with an option to renew. A lease is often used in conjunction with owning a house. You own the house, but have a lease on the land.
3
Confirm the right of superficies. A Thai owner can grant the right of superficies to a foreigner. This gives you the same rights as a usufruct agreement. This can also transfer to your heirs. This right is attached to the land, so it stays in force even if the owner changes."
Moderately challenging seems like an understatement to me. Anyone here own or have foreigner friends that own land here?
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