A foreign buyer cannot own land in Thailand outright. The compliant routes are a registered 30-year lease of the land with registered ownership of the building (superficies), a condominium unit within the foreign quota, or purchase through a Thai company, which we do not arrange or recommend. We state the structure offered for each property before you commit, and your lawyer verifies it at the Land Office.
Title: Chanote (Nor Sor 4) is the only full, surveyed title. Nor Sor 3 Gor is sellable but weaker. The deed copy is checked during due diligence.
Transfer fees, withholding tax and any applicable specific business tax or stamp duty depend on the transaction, seller and current rules. Lease registration may involve separate fees and stamp duty. Ask a qualified Thai lawyer and the Land Office to confirm the amounts and who pays them before signing.
Running costs to budget for: electricity at around 8 THB per kWh with pools and air conditioning, pool and garden upkeep, insurance, Land and Building Tax, and management or sinking-fund contributions on project villas.
Lease renewals: a renewal clause is a contractual promise from the lessor, not a guaranteed right (Thai Supreme Court 4655/2566).