Property Leasehold in Thailand
Property Leasehold in Thailand. Leasehold is the practical, legally recognized route for long-term control of land and houses in Thailand—especially for foreigners who cannot hold freehold land. But “leasehold” in Thailand is a technical regime with strict statutory limits, important registration rules, and specific financing, tax and exit consequences you must plan for. Below I […]
Property Mortgages in Thailand
Property Mortgages in Thailand. Mortgages are the main form of secured lending against immovable property in Thailand. They are registrable real rights: the lender takes a non-possessory security interest which must be created in writing and registered at the local Land Office to bind third parties and establish priority. Below I explain the legal mechanics, […]
Title Deeds in Thailand
Title Deeds in Thailand. In Thailand, title deeds (Chanote and other forms) are more than mere evidence of land ownership; they define the legal status, permissible use, transferability, and encumbrance rights associated with real property. The country’s land tenure system is highly codified under the Land Code B.E. 2497 (1954), with title documents issued and […]