Can a foreigner own land in Thailand?

This question is specifically about “Can a foreigner own land in Thailand”, so it deals with the case-specific points first and the shared rules afterwards. After filing, follow up on the cycle the office states rather than waiting past the deadline. High-resolution photos of seals and signatures help when the destination asks for re-verification. Note who signed each certification and on what date for later reference. Public holidays and embassy closures move certification queues more than most people expect. Plan the schedule with room for at least one review cycle at the receiving office. Before starting, ask in advance which category of certified translator the destination accepts, then plan the timeline so certification finishes before the real filing deadline, then keep a digital copy of every page, including seals and signatures. The biggest risk in cases like this is doing the certification steps out of order, which forces a restart. Check first whether the issuing office of the source document is one the destination recognises. The terms that frame this page are foreigner · land · Thailand. As a general rule a foreigner may not own land in Thailand. The Land Code sets out specific exceptions and conditions, with s.93 and s.94 addressing acquisition by a foreigner and disposal of land acquired without permission within the period fixed by the competent official. Individual situations should be reviewed with a lawyer before any decision. The Condominium Act B.E. 2522 as amended allows foreigners to hold units totalling not more than 49% of the aggregate unit floor area in a given condominium building, subject to the eligibility and foreign-currency evidence rules in the Act. The juristic person of the condominium issues the foreign-quota certificate and the debt-free certificate required for transfer. ILC handles document work only — translation, certification of the translation, notarial signature certification and the legalisation run at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and embassies. ILC is not the Land Office, not a court and not an estate administrator, and cannot guarantee any authority's decision. Cost and lead time depend on page count, the language pair and the certification steps the destination requires, so every file is quoted before work starts. Send scans of the title documents together with the instructions issued by the Land Office, court or receiving authority via LINE @NAATI, call +66 80-557-8887 or email ilc@thainotary.co.th.

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