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.