Category: Condominium

The Condominium Act (B.E. 2522) – Buying a Condominium in Thailand

| January 9, 2012 | 0 Comments

The Condominium Act in Thailand (B. E. 2522) has been amended in 2008 to solve the problem arising out of the law enforcements and to provide protections over the people purchasing the condominium units for dwelling purpose. Here are the highlights of this law: When a buyer enters into an Agreement to Sell a Unit [...]

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Usufruct in Thailand

| November 8, 2011 | 0 Comments

Foreigners being forbidden to own land in Thailand are finding ways and means to be able to access and possess land legally. The most common mode of possession and control used is undertaking a lease agreement. However, there is another mode although not as popular but equally efficient. This option is undertaking a Usufruct Agreement. [...]

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BASIC RULES: Purchasing Condominium Units in Thailand

| October 20, 2011 | 0 Comments

Since foreign nationals cannot acquire land in Thailand most are confined to the option of purchasing condominium units. The New Thailand Condominium Act of 2008 (B. E. 2522) provides for the guidelines and the regulations that covers all matters pertinent to condominiums, initially from Registration of a Condominium Project, Ownership of a Condo Unit, about [...]

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Transfer of Ownership Over Properties in Thailand Between Foreigners

| October 13, 2011 | 0 Comments

One of the more peculiar features of the law of Thailand is their strict mandate on transfer of ownership between and among foreigners over properties located in Thailand. One very basic example is the method of transferring ownership over condominium units between foreigners. The same can not be done by virtue of a deed of [...]

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