Free course · Thailand
Work in real estate in Thailand
No broker licence but brokerage reserved for Thai nationals, the legal roles open to foreigners with a work permit, the 49% condo quota and leasehold, Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and Koh Samui, transfer costs and commission.
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Start lesson 1 → - 1 The job of a real estate agent in ThailandUnderstand what an agent does in Thailand, why there is no licence but the agent role is reserved for Thai nationals, which legal roles exist for foreigners, who hires, how pay works and what a realistic first year looks like. 7 min
- 2 Who can work as an agent in Thailand: the rule for foreignersKnow why agency work is reserved for Thai nationals under the 2020 Ministry of Labour list, which legal roles a foreigner can hold, how the Non-B visa and work permit work, the penalties for working illegally, and the tax and social security basics. 9 min
- 3 Agencies and associations in Thailand: no licence, real rulesLearn why there is no broker licence in Thailand, how an agency is set up as a Thai company, what the Foreign Business Act and the 49% limit mean, why nominee structures are under attack in 2026, and what TREBA, REBA-ES, CIPS and portal certifications add. 9 min
- 4 The rules you follow every day in ThailandApply the everyday rules of property work in Thailand, from the written commission agreement and honest advertising on quotas and leases to the standard condo contract, the FET form, anti-money laundering duties and the 2026 nominee checks. 10 min
- 5 Know the Thai market: four areas, foreign buyers and ownership rulesDescribe Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket and Koh Samui for agents with REIC data for 2025 and 2026, know who buys where, and explain the 49% condo quota, the land ban, the 30-year lease and the status of the 2024 proposals. 9 min
- 6 A deal from start to finish in ThailandWalk a condo sale through every step, from reservation and sale agreement to the FET form and the transfer at the Department of Lands, with the 2% transfer fee, Specific Business Tax, stamp duty and withholding tax, worked examples in baht and the off-plan payment stages. 12 min
- 7 Your first 90 days in real estate in ThailandPlan your first three months in Thailand with two tracks, one for Thai agents and one for foreigners in legal roles, with the main ways to find owners and buyers, the portals, a daily routine, the tools and the mistakes to avoid. 8 min
- 8 Money and growing your career in ThailandCalculate commission and your share on real Thai deals in baht, compare commission-only, base-plus-commission and salaried roles, know the salary floor and social security for foreign staff, choose an employer and plan your next steps. 10 min
- Final quizUp to 30 questions from the Thailand exercises, corrected with sources. 15 min
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