Real Estate & Investment

Thailand’s real estate market continues to attract strong interest from both domestic and international investors particularly in Phuket and other key destinations. However, acquiring and structuring property in Thailand, especially as a foreign national, requires careful legal planning from the outset.
At Chanthawong & Co, we provide legal counsel for developers, investors, and individuals across all aspects of real estate transactions in Thailand, including:

  • Acquisition Strategy & Structuring Advising on the most appropriate legal structure for your investment whether through freehold ownership, long-term leasehold, superficies rights, usufruct, asset-backed rights, a Thai company, or BOI promotion.
  • Legal Due Diligence Conducting thorough due diligence on title deeds, encumbrances, land classification, and regulatory restrictions before any commitment is made.
  • Leasehold & Freehold Documentation Drafting and reviewing lease agreements, superficies agreements, and freehold transfer documents ensuring all arrangements are properly registered and enforceable.
  • Foreign Ownership & Regulatory Compliance Advising on compliance with the Foreign Business Act, the Condominium Act, and the Land Code structuring transactions in a manner that is legally sound and commercially effective.
  • Developer Representation Acting for developers on project structuring, land acquisition, and the preparation of sale and purchase agreements for both Thai and foreign buyers.