Can foreigners buy property in Thailand?

Condominium freehold available to foreigners; land ownership restricted

Does buying property in Thailand give residency?

Long-term resident and elite visa programmes run separately from property

6–8% gross with resort rental programmes

Asia-Pacific

Beachfront and branded resort residences at accessible entry points.

Phuket and Koh Samui offer branded, rental-managed resort residences with strong occupancy and low entry pricing relative to Europe.

Where we look: Phuket · Koh Samui · Bangkok
Entry level: USD 300k for branded condominiums
Rental yield: 6–8% gross with resort rental programmes
Foreign ownership: Condominium freehold available to foreigners; land ownership restricted
Residency: Long-term resident and elite visa programmes run separately from property
Taxes: Transfer fees on purchase; rental income taxed locally
Watch out for: Rental guarantees should be stress-tested against real occupancy, not brochures.

Also in Asia-Pacific

Asia's most transparent market — for preservation, not for yield.

High-yield villa market with year-round tourism demand.

Branded overwater residences with resort-grade management.