Which province recorded the most condo transfers to foreigners in 2025?
- Phuket
- Chonburi
- Chiang Mai
- Bangkok
REIC data show Bangkok at 7,029 units worth 35.39 billion baht, ahead of Chonburi (4,164 units) and Phuket (1,190 units).
Khaosod English: China still tops Thai condo market, Myanmar jumps to No.2 (2026-03) In which province is Pattaya, as reported in REIC transfer statistics?
- Chonburi
- Rayong
- Prachuap Khiri Khan
- Surat Thani
Pattaya figures appear under Chonburi province, which had 4,164 foreign condo transfers worth 11.59 billion baht in 2025.
Khaosod English: China still tops Thai condo market, Myanmar jumps to No.2 (2026-03) Koh Samui belongs to which province, one of the eight placed under special nominee control in 2026?
- Phuket
- Krabi
- Surat Thani
- Chumphon
Samui is in Surat Thani province. Phuket, Surat Thani, Chiang Mai and Chonburi are among the eight provinces reported under special control.
Leto: Working as a Real Estate Agent in Thailand for Foreigners, Legal Schemes and Restrictions 2026 (2026-06) Several Bangkok agencies serving foreign buyers have offices along one main road, for example at Asoke Towers and Interchange 21. Which road?
- Rama 9 Road
- Ratchadaphisek Road
- Sukhumvit Road
- Ploenchit Road
FazWaz (Asoke Towers) and Prima Realty (Interchange 21) are both listed on Sukhumvit Road, the long artery that runs through Asoke and Thong Lor.
Nestopa: 10 Best Real Estate Agencies in Bangkok (2026-10) A client wants to live near Phuket's best-known beach resort town on the west coast, with its busy nightlife. Which area is it?
- Patong
- Phuket Town
- Chalong
- Thalang
Patong is the island's busiest west coast resort. Agencies such as JFTB Real Estate and Siam Expat Property list offices there.
Phuket 101: Phuket Real Estate Agencies And Property Agents (2026-10) Which beach area lies just south of central Pattaya, beyond Pratumnak hill?
- Naklua
- Bang Saen
- Sattahip
- Jomtien
Jomtien sits south of Pattaya city, with Pratumnak hill between the two. It is a large condo area, and Pattaya Mail names it among the most oversupplied parts of the market.
Pattaya Mail: Pattaya Property Market 2026, when inventory pressure meets relocation-driven demand (2026-02) Several established Koh Samui agencies, such as Horizon Homes and Samui Realty International, have their offices in which north coast area?
- Lamai
- Bophut
- Taling Ngam
- Lipa Noi
Bophut, on the north coast, hosts Horizon Homes (37/2 Moo 5) and Samui Realty International (167/47 Moo 1), among others.
Horizon Homes Koh Samui: About us (2026-10) Which Bangkok district is known as a long-established business district of offices and banks, next to Sathorn?
- Bang Na
- Silom
- Don Mueang
- Min Buri
Silom, with neighbouring Sathorn, is one of central Bangkok's classic business districts. Use it to place office workers who want a short commute.
According to Pattaya Mail (February 2026), where is the Pattaya oversupply worst?
- Naklua and Wongamat
- Pattaya Klang only
- East Pattaya villas
- Jomtien and the southern beachfront
Pattaya Mail describes structural oversupply rather than a collapse, worst in Jomtien and the southern beachfront, with developers offering discounts and flexible terms.
Pattaya Mail: Pattaya Property Market 2026, when inventory pressure meets relocation-driven demand (2026-02) White Lotus Season 3, aired in 2025, raised interest in Koh Samui. Where on the island was it filmed?
- Maenam
- Chaweng
- Lamai
- Bophut Fisherman's Village
It was filmed in Maenam. Enquiries rose afterwards, but no measured figure is available, so do not quote a percentage to clients.
Samui Property Group: Koh Samui Real Estate Market Report 2026 (2026-05) What share of southern Thailand's foreign condo transfers did Phuket account for in 2025?
- About 25%
- About 50%
- 82.3%
- 99%
Krungsri Research puts Phuket at 82.3% of the South's foreign condo transfers in 2025, with 1,190 units (+18.3%) worth 6.1 billion baht.
Krungsri Research: Industry Outlook 2026-2028, Housing in Phuket (2026-08) Krungsri Research says Phuket villa absorption fell in 2025. What did it fall to?
- 10% a month
- 5% a year
- 1.8% a month, roughly 50 months to sell out
- Absorption rose to a record
Villa absorption dropped to 1.8% a month, about 50 months of supply, while the villa average reached 44.8 million baht. Expect long selling times for villa resales.
Krungsri Research: Industry Outlook 2026-2028, Housing in Phuket (2026-08) Going north along Phuket's west coast from Patong, which order of beaches is correct?
- Patong, Kamala, Surin, Bang Tao
- Patong, Bang Tao, Kamala, Surin
- Patong, Surin, Rawai, Kamala
- Patong, Chalong, Kamala, Bang Tao
North of Patong come Kamala, then Surin, then Bang Tao (the Cherngtalay area). Rawai and Chalong are in the south of the island.
Which buyer group does Pattaya Mail name as the main new demand in Pattaya in 2026?
- Chinese retirees
- Thai first-time buyers
- European students
- Myanmar buyers relocating for schools and healthcare
Myanmar buyers are described as the main new demand, driven by relocation, schools and healthcare. Nationally, Myanmar rose to second place in 2025 with 1,968 units.
Pattaya Mail: Pattaya Property Market 2026, when inventory pressure meets relocation-driven demand (2026-02) In the first half of 2026, where were Russian condo purchases mainly focused?
- Bangkok and Chiang Mai
- Phuket and Chonburi
- Koh Samui only
- Hua Hin and Krabi
Russian buyers spent 3.603 billion baht (+75.9%), mainly in Phuket and Chonburi. Chinese buyers focused on Bangkok and Chonburi, Myanmar buyers on Bangkok.
The Nation: Russian condo purchases surge 75.9% while wider foreign market slows (2026-08) In the first half of 2026, where were Chinese buyers' condo purchases mainly focused?
- Phuket and Samui
- Bangkok and Chonburi
- Chiang Mai
- Pattaya only
China remained first by value at 6.874 billion baht, down 27.7%, with purchases concentrated in Bangkok and Chonburi.
The Nation: Russian condo purchases surge 75.9% while wider foreign market slows (2026-08) How is Koh Samui's primary (new build) market split, according to the 2026 market report?
- 90% condos, 10% villas
- All villas
- 20% condos, 80% land plots
- 52% condos, 48% villas
The report counts 2,882 units in 117 projects worth 30.3 billion baht, 52% condos and 48% villas. Foreign buyers make up 85% to 90% of villa transactions.
Samui Property Group: Koh Samui Real Estate Market Report 2026 (2026-05) On Koh Samui's east coast, which beach is the island's busiest resort strip, with Lamai further south?
- Chaweng
- Maenam
- Bang Po
- Lipa Noi
Chaweng is the main east coast resort beach and Lamai the second, to its south. Maenam and Bophut are on the quieter north coast.
The median price of a Koh Samui condo in the primary market is about 88,500 baht per sqm. At that median, what is the price of a 40 sqm unit, in THB?
THB 40 x 88,500 = 3,540,000 baht. A three-bedroom villa has a median of about 14.9 million baht, so the two products serve very different budgets.
Samui Property Group: Koh Samui Real Estate Market Report 2026 (2026-05) Which of these provinces is NOT among those reported under special nominee control in 2026?
- Phuket
- Surat Thani
- Nakhon Ratchasima
- Chonburi
Leto lists eight provinces under special control, including Phuket, Surat Thani (Samui), Chiang Mai and Chonburi (Pattaya). This comes from a single industry source, so check before quoting.
Leto: Working as a Real Estate Agent in Thailand for Foreigners, Legal Schemes and Restrictions 2026 (2026-06) Chonburi had 4,164 foreign condo transfers worth 11.59 billion baht in 2025. Which is closest to the average value per unit?
- About 2.8 million baht
- About 1.5 million baht
- About 5 million baht
- About 8 million baht
11.59 billion / 4,164 is about 2.78 million baht, against about 5.0 million in Bangkok (35.39 billion / 7,029). Pattaya buyers usually look at smaller, cheaper units.
Khaosod English: China still tops Thai condo market, Myanmar jumps to No.2 (2026-03) According to Krungsri Research, which nationalities are the main foreign buyers in Phuket?
- Myanmar and Lao
- Indian and Emirati only
- Japanese and Korean only
- Russian, Chinese, French, British and American
Krungsri names Russian, Chinese, French, British and American buyers. Phuket foreign transfers rose 52.2% to 420 units in Q1 2026, even as new launches fell.
Krungsri Research: Industry Outlook 2026-2028, Housing in Phuket (2026-08) A buyer wants to put a villa plot in a Thai friend's name 'just on paper'. What do you answer?
- Good idea, it is a common shortcut
- It is fine if the friend signs a loan agreement
- That is a nominee arrangement: it is illegal, and a nationwide crackdown on nominee ownership started in October 2026
- It is fine for plots under one rai
Say no clearly, then move to lawful options: a freehold condo within the foreign quota, or a registered lease. Since 19 October 2026 the government has been investigating thousands of suspected nominee cases.
Thai Examiner: PM orders hands off land and property by foreigners as enforcement to be moved ahead by December (2026-10) A foreign buyer falls for a resale condo. What should you check before he pays any deposit?
- Only the view and the furniture
- Only the monthly parking cost
- Whether the building still has foreign freehold quota available for the unit's area
- Whether the seller is Thai
Foreign ownership is capped at 49% of the building's saleable floor area. If the quota is used up, he can only lease, so confirm it in writing with the juristic person first.
Bektu: Thailand 99-Year Lease Not Law, 30-Year Limit Still Applies (2026-06) A client asks you whether a clause in his lease is enforceable in court. What do you do?
- Share what you know in general terms and recommend an independent Thai lawyer to review it
- Give him a firm legal opinion yourself
- Tell him not to worry about it
- Send him to the developer's in-house lawyer
Agents explain the market and the process; legal opinions belong to an independent lawyer who works for the buyer, not for the seller or the developer.
A buyer asks how much commission he must pay you on a resale purchase. What is the usual answer in Thailand?
- 3% of the price, paid by the buyer
- One month's rent
- A fixed fee of 50,000 baht
- Usually nothing: the seller or owner pays the commission, built into the asking price
Sales commission of 3% to 5% is normally paid by the seller, so buyers usually pay no agent fee. Say so early: it builds trust.
FazWaz: Agent and buyers fees (2025-10) A foreign buyer wants a freehold condo in his own name. How must the purchase money arrive?
- In cash at the Land Office
- Wired from abroad in foreign currency, so the Thai bank can issue a Foreign Exchange Transaction (FET) form
- From a Thai friend's baht account
- By cryptocurrency transfer
The FET form proves the money came from abroad. Without it the Land Office will not register the unit freehold in his name, so plan the transfers well before the transfer date.
Storm Real Estate Phuket: Property Transfer Fees and Taxes in Thailand, the Complete 2026 Guide (2026-09) A Myanmar family is relocating to Pattaya and calls you. Which priorities should you ask about first?
- Nightlife and bars
- Schools and healthcare near the home
- Golf courses only
- Short-term holiday letting yield only
Pattaya Mail describes Myanmar buyers as the main new demand in Pattaya, driven by relocation, schools and healthcare. Qualify around family life before showing units.
Pattaya Mail: Pattaya Property Market 2026, when inventory pressure meets relocation-driven demand (2026-02) A buyer says: 'Prices are falling in Pattaya, I will wait a year.' What is the best first response?
- 'Prices will double next year, buy now'
- 'Waiting is always a mistake'
- 'Call me when you are ready' and end the call
- Acknowledge it, ask about his goal and timeline, share recent data on supply and discounts, and let him decide
Good objection handling starts with listening and questions, then facts. Never pressure a buyer or predict prices.
A client wants to own a Phuket pool villa including the land, in his own name. What do you explain?
- Foreigners cannot own land; lawful options include a registered lease of up to 30 years, or a freehold condo within the quota
- He can, once he has a work permit
- He can if he pays in cash
- He can after living in Thailand for 5 years
The land ban is firm, and companies with majority foreign capital are treated as foreign too. Present the lease honestly, including its 30-year registered limit, and never suggest a nominee.
Bektu: Thailand 99-Year Lease Not Law, 30-Year Limit Still Applies (2026-06) A client says a developer told him a new law allows 99-year leases. What is accurate in 2026?
- True, it has applied since 2025
- True, but only in Pattaya
- The 99-year and 75% quota proposals of 2024 never became law; the registered limit is still 30 years
- True for condos only
Correct the claim politely with the current law: as of 2026, the 49% condo quota and the 30-year lease limit still apply.
Bektu: Thailand 99-Year Lease Not Law, 30-Year Limit Still Applies (2026-06) A client asks whether a '30+30+30' villa lease gives him 90 secure years. What do you say?
- Yes, it is guaranteed by law
- Yes, once it is notarised
- Only the first registered 30 years are reliably protected; the renewals are contractual promises that courts generally do not enforce beyond the first term
- Yes, from 2027
These structures are widely marketed. Make sure the client prices the villa on the first 30 years and asks a lawyer to review the renewal clauses.
Bektu: Thailand 99-Year Lease Not Law, 30-Year Limit Still Applies (2026-06) The Thai wife of a foreign client is buying land in her own name. What should she prepare in late 2026?
- Proof of her own source of funds
- Nothing special
- A work permit
- A TREBA certificate
Under the October 2026 crackdown, Thai spouses must show where the money comes from. Help the couple gather documents early to avoid delays.
Thai Examiner: PM orders hands off land and property by foreigners as enforcement to be moved ahead by December (2026-10) Which channel do agencies notably use to win overseas Russian investors?
- Cold calls to random Thai numbers
- Billboards in Bangkok only
- Thai-language newspaper ads
- Inspection tours for overseas investors
Leto lists inspection tours alongside referrals, portals, paid social ads, YouTube and Telegram, and language communities and chats.
Leto: How Much Do Real Estate Agents Earn in Thailand in 2026 (2026-05) You are a foreigner employed as overseas marketing manager. During a video call the buyer asks you to negotiate the price with the seller. What do you do?
- Negotiate yourself, since the client asked
- Bring in a Thai colleague to handle the negotiation, and keep to your permitted role
- Negotiate by WhatsApp so there is no record
- Agree any price to close quickly
Negotiation is part of brokerage work, which is on List 1 of prohibited work for foreigners. Your permit duties must match what you actually do.
Thaiger: Real estate jobs in Thailand, what expats can and can't legally do in 2026 (2026-05) A foreign buyer wants to pay the balance of a freehold condo from a friend's Thai baht account. What is the problem?
- There is none
- The money must be wired from abroad in foreign currency to obtain the FET form needed for freehold registration
- Only the bank fee is higher
- Thai banks refuse all transfers
Without an FET form the unit cannot be registered freehold in the foreigner's name, so the funds must come from his own transfers from abroad.
Storm Real Estate Phuket: Property Transfer Fees and Taxes in Thailand, the Complete 2026 Guide (2026-09) A cautious buyer asks you to make the developer hold his off-plan payments in escrow. What is accurate?
- Escrow is mandatory for every off-plan sale
- Escrow is illegal in Thailand
- Only the Land Office can hold the money
- Escrow is voluntary: it only applies if the developer agrees to use a licensed escrow agent
Under the Escrow Act of 2008, escrow needs both sides' agreement. Most buyers pay the developer directly in stages, so the developer's record matters.
Thailand Law Online: Buying Off-Plan Property in Thailand (2026-10) Price and appraised value are both 3,000,000 baht. The 2% transfer fee is split 50/50. What does the buyer pay in total, price plus his share of the fee, in THB?
THB Transfer fee: 3,000,000 x 2% = 60,000, so the buyer's half is 30,000. Total: 3,000,000 + 30,000 = 3,030,000 baht.
Storm Real Estate Phuket: Property Transfer Fees and Taxes in Thailand, the Complete 2026 Guide (2026-09) A client proposes a Thai company with Thai shareholders who only lend their names, so the company can buy land. What do you answer?
- Good plan, it is standard
- It is fine with 51% Thai shares on paper
- It is a nominee structure: the October 2026 crackdown lists 1,550 companies among the suspected parties, and you will not take part
- It becomes legal in 2027
Land Code section 97 treats a company with majority foreign capital or shareholders as foreign, and the state is now investigating companies whose Thai shareholders only lend their names. Refuse and refer him to an independent lawyer.
Thai Examiner: PM orders hands off land and property by foreigners as enforcement to be moved ahead by December (2026-10) A client is buying a 6,000,000 baht condo in December 2026. What should he expect?
- Nothing different
- Automatic approval within a day
- Extra checks, since purchases above 2 million baht face closer scrutiny under the crackdown
- A tax refund
Purchases above 2 million baht, or with an assessed value above 5 million, face extra checks. Prepare proof of funds and identity documents early.
Thai Examiner: PM orders hands off land and property by foreigners as enforcement to be moved ahead by December (2026-10) A seller offers to pay you, a foreigner on a Non-B visa and work permit, a cash commission for introducing a buyer. What do you do?
- Decline: commission for brokerage is reserved work and your duties must match your permit
- Accept, it is a gift
- Accept half and pass the rest to the agency
- Accept it through a friend
Taking transaction commission puts your permit, your visa and your employer at risk. Let the agency and its Thai brokers handle the deal.
Thaiger: Real estate jobs in Thailand, what expats can and can't legally do in 2026 (2026-05) A client's draft condo SPA lets the developer stop construction for as long as it likes. What do you tell him?
- That is normal in Thailand
- Sign quickly before the price rises
- Just ask for a discount
- The standard form limits construction halts to 1 year and non-conforming terms are invalid; have a lawyer review the draft
Condo sale contracts must follow the Ministry of Interior standard form. A clause against the buyer that departs from it is invalid, but a lawyer should check it before signing.
Siam Legal: Buying Off-Plan, the Sales and Purchase Agreement (2019-11) How many condo units were transferred to foreigners in Thailand in 2025?
- 14,899
- About 1,500
- 48,000
- 120,000
REIC counted 14,899 units (+2.2%) worth 60.92 billion baht (-10.7%): 14.7% of all units and 25% of value.
Khaosod English: China still tops Thai condo market, Myanmar jumps to No.2 (2026-03) Which nationality bought the most Thai condos in 2025?
- Russia
- Myanmar
- China
- USA
China led with 4,940 units (down 12.9%) worth 18.59 billion baht (down 30%). It stayed first even as its spending fell sharply.
Khaosod English: China still tops Thai condo market, Myanmar jumps to No.2 (2026-03) Which nationality jumped to second place by units in 2025?
- Russia
- India
- Myanmar
- France
Myanmar buyers took 1,968 units (+41.8%) worth 6.16 billion baht, ahead of Russia with 1,172 units.
Khaosod English: China still tops Thai condo market, Myanmar jumps to No.2 (2026-03) Which body publishes the foreign condo transfer statistics quoted by the press?
- The Real Estate Information Center (REIC)
- TREBA
- The Board of Investment
- The Tourism Authority
REIC publishes these figures; its acting director Narongpol Prabhanirin was quoted on the 2025 results.
Khaosod English: China still tops Thai condo market, Myanmar jumps to No.2 (2026-03) Can a foreigner own land in Thailand?
- Yes, up to one rai
- Yes, in Phuket only
- Yes, with a work permit
- No; and a company with more than 49% foreign capital or mostly foreign shareholders is also treated as foreign
Land Code section 97 treats such companies as foreign, so they cannot own land either.
Leto: Working as a Real Estate Agent in Thailand for Foreigners, Legal Schemes and Restrictions 2026 (2026-06) What is the longest residential lease that can be registered in Thailand?
- 50 years
- 30 years
- 99 years
- Unlimited
The registered limit for a residential lease is 30 years. Any renewal promise beyond that is a contractual undertaking, not a registered right.
Bektu: Thailand 99-Year Lease Not Law, 30-Year Limit Still Applies (2026-06) What happened to the 2024 proposals for a 75% foreign condo quota and 99-year leases?
- They became law in 2025
- Neither was enacted; the 49% quota and 30-year lease limit still apply
- Only the 99-year lease passed
- They apply in Phuket only
As of 2026 neither is law. Say clearly to clients that the 49% quota and 30-year limit remain.
Bektu: Thailand 99-Year Lease Not Law, 30-Year Limit Still Applies (2026-06) In June 2024, what did the Interior Minister say about the draft to raise the foreign condo quota?
- It was already in force
- It would apply to land too
- It was cancelled by the courts
- The Land Department draft was not ready and Thai owners must keep majority voting rights
After Cabinet agreed in principle, Anutin Charnvirakul said the draft was not ready and Thais should keep majority votes in buildings.
The Nation: Bill boosting foreign ownership of condos not ready yet, Anutin (2024-06) What scale of nominee crackdown was launched on 19 October 2026?
- 13,088 suspected parties (1,550 companies), 2,360 plots, about 14.01 billion baht
- About 100 cases in Bangkok
- Only Phuket hotels
- No crackdown was announced
PM Anutin ordered governors to finish priority investigations by the end of December 2026.
Thai Examiner: PM orders hands off land and property by foreigners as enforcement to be moved ahead by December (2026-10) Which purchases face extra checks under the October 2026 nominee crackdown?
- All condo purchases
- Only purchases by Thai nationals
- Purchases above 2 million baht or with an assessed value above 5 million baht
- Only rentals
Thai spouses must also prove their source of funds. Prepare clients for document requests.
Thai Examiner: PM orders hands off land and property by foreigners as enforcement to be moved ahead by December (2026-10) A developer sells a villa with a '30+30+30 year lease'. What protection does the buyer really have?
- 90 guaranteed years
- 99 years
- The first registered 30-year term; the renewals are contractual and courts generally enforce only the first term
- Freehold after 30 years
The 30+30+30 structure is widely marketed, but only the first registered 30 years are reliably enforced.
Bektu: Thailand 99-Year Lease Not Law, 30-Year Limit Still Applies (2026-06) Which nationality paid the highest average price per unit in H1 2026?
- Americans, at about 6.6 million baht per unit
- China
- Myanmar
- India
Americans averaged 6.6 million baht. The top 10 by value were China, Russia, Myanmar, USA, Taiwan, France, UK, Germany, Australia and India.
The Nation: Condo transfers to foreigners rise 1.4% in Q2 2026, REIC reports (2026-09) How did Russian condo purchases change by value in H1 2026?
- Down 27.7%
- Unchanged
- Up 5%
- Up 75.9% to 3.603 billion baht
Russian purchases rose 75.9%, mostly in Phuket and Chonburi, while China fell 27.7%.
The Nation: Russian condo purchases surge 75.9% while wider foreign market slows (2026-08) In H1 2026 the average foreign condo cost 4.3 million baht for 43.9 sqm. What is the average price per sqm, in THB?
THB 4,300,000 / 43.9 = about 97,950 baht per sqm. Foreigners took 11.7% of units but 21.7% of value, so they buy above the market average.
The Nation: Condo transfers to foreigners rise 1.4% in Q2 2026, REIC reports (2026-09) In 2025 foreigners bought 14,899 condos worth 60.92 billion baht. What is the average value per unit, in million THB (two decimals)?
million THB 60,920 million / 14,899 = about 4.09 million baht per unit. Foreigners were 14.7% of units but 25% of value in 2025.
Khaosod English: China still tops Thai condo market, Myanmar jumps to No.2 (2026-03) What was the average Phuket villa price reported by Krungsri Research?
- 4.3 million baht
- 14.9 million baht
- 100 million baht
- 44.8 million baht
Krungsri puts the Phuket villa average at 44.8 million baht, with absorption down to 1.8% a month, about 50 months of supply.
Krungsri Research: Industry Outlook 2026-2028, Housing in Phuket (2026-08) In Q2 2026, units rose 1.4% while value rose 20.2%. What does that tell you?
- The average value per unit rose
- Fewer foreigners bought
- Prices fell
- Nothing
3,292 units worth 14.803 billion baht: value grew faster than units, so buyers paid more per unit on average.
The Nation: Condo transfers to foreigners rise 1.4% in Q2 2026, REIC reports (2026-09) Bangkok had 7,029 foreign condo transfers worth 35.39 billion baht in 2025. What is the average value per unit, in million THB (two decimals)?
million THB 35,390 million / 7,029 = about 5.03 million baht, well above Chonburi's 2.78 million.
Khaosod English: China still tops Thai condo market, Myanmar jumps to No.2 (2026-03) What draft measure on nominee land did one industry source report the Cabinet approved on 24 February 2026?
- A 99-year lease law
- A 75% condo quota
- An amendment to Land Code section 94 to forfeit nominee-held land to the state
- A broker licence
Leto reports this draft amendment to forfeit nominee-held land. It comes from a single industry source, so verify it before quoting it to clients.
Leto: Working as a Real Estate Agent in Thailand for Foreigners, Legal Schemes and Restrictions 2026 (2026-06) Does the 17% flat tax for LTR visa holders apply to real estate work?
- No, it applies only to BOI-targeted industries, not real estate
- Yes, to all LTR holders
- Yes, for agents
- Only in Phuket
The 17% flat rate covers BOI-targeted industries only. Real estate staff pay ordinary progressive income tax, from 0% to 35%.
Thaiger: Real estate jobs in Thailand, what expats can and can't legally do in 2026 (2026-05) A condo has an appraised value of 3,000,000 baht. The transfer fee is 2% of the appraised value. What is the transfer fee, in THB?
THB 3,000,000 x 2% = 60,000 baht. Who pays it is negotiable and it is often shared.
Storm Real Estate Phuket: Property Transfer Fees and Taxes in Thailand, the Complete 2026 Guide (2026-09) A resale condo sells for 5,000,000 baht at a 3% commission. What is the agency commission, in THB?
THB 5,000,000 x 3% = 150,000 baht. Sales commissions run 3% to 5%, usually paid by the seller.
FazWaz: Agent and buyers fees (2025-10) A 60,000 baht transfer fee is split 50/50 between buyer and seller. What does the buyer pay, in THB?
THB 60,000 / 2 = 30,000 baht. Phuket resales often split such costs 50/50 by contract.
Storm Real Estate Phuket: Property Transfer Fees and Taxes in Thailand, the Complete 2026 Guide (2026-09) Who usually pays the agent's commission on a Thai property sale?
- The buyer
- The Land Office
- The seller or owner, with the fee built into the asking price
- The bank
Commission of 3% to 5% is normally paid by the seller or owner and built into the asking price, so buyers usually pay no agent fee.
FazWaz: Agent and buyers fees (2025-10) When is the 0.5% stamp duty due on a property sale?
- Only when Specific Business Tax does not apply
- Always
- Only for foreigners
- Only on new builds
Stamp duty of 0.5% applies only when Specific Business Tax does not. A sale pays one or the other, never both.
Storm Real Estate Phuket: Property Transfer Fees and Taxes in Thailand, the Complete 2026 Guide (2026-09) A seller who owned a unit for 8 years (not in the property business) sells at 4,500,000 baht; appraised value is 4,000,000. Stamp duty is 0.5% of the higher value. What is it, in THB?
THB 4,500,000 x 0.5% = 22,500 baht. SBT does not apply after 5 years for a private seller.
Storm Real Estate Phuket: Property Transfer Fees and Taxes in Thailand, the Complete 2026 Guide (2026-09) Which tax does the seller pay if he sells within 5 years of buying?
- Stamp duty only
- Specific Business Tax (SBT) of 3.3%
- VAT of 7%
- No tax
SBT is 3.3% of the higher of appraised value or sale price, paid by the seller, when the property was owned under 5 years or the seller is in the real estate business.
Storm Real Estate Phuket: Property Transfer Fees and Taxes in Thailand, the Complete 2026 Guide (2026-09) A seller held a condo for 2 years. Appraised value 6,000,000, sale price 6,800,000. SBT is 3.3% of the higher. What is the SBT, in THB?
THB SBT uses the higher of the two values: 6,800,000 x 3.3% = 224,400 baht. Stamp duty does not apply on top.
Storm Real Estate Phuket: Property Transfer Fees and Taxes in Thailand, the Complete 2026 Guide (2026-09) A resale at 6,000,000 baht pays the agency 3%. A newcomer agent keeps 40% of the agency commission. What does the agent earn, in THB?
THB Agency commission: 6,000,000 x 3% = 180,000. Newcomers keep 30% to 40%: 180,000 x 40% = 72,000 baht.
Leto: How Much Do Real Estate Agents Earn in Thailand in 2026 (2026-05) Example figures: a developer pays 4% on an 8,000,000 baht off-plan unit. An experienced agent keeps 50%. What does the agent earn, in THB?
THB Agency commission: 8,000,000 x 4% = 320,000. Experienced agents keep 50% to 60%: 320,000 x 50% = 160,000 baht.
Leto: How Much Do Real Estate Agents Earn in Thailand in 2026 (2026-05) An exclusive developer deal pays 6% instead of the standard 3% on a 10,000,000 baht villa. How much more commission does the agency earn, in THB?
THB 6% of 10,000,000 = 600,000 and 3% = 300,000, so the exclusive deal brings 300,000 baht more. Exclusive developer deals are cited at 5% to 7%.
Leto: How Much Do Real Estate Agents Earn in Thailand in 2026 (2026-05) A foreign international sales consultant is paid the 50,000 baht monthly work permit floor. What is the minimum annual salary, in THB?
THB 50,000 x 12 = 600,000 baht a year. That salary floor is why foreign roles are usually salary plus bonus, not commission only.
Thaiger: Real estate jobs in Thailand, what expats can and can't legally do in 2026 (2026-05) The maximum employee social security contribution is 875 baht a month from 2026. What is the yearly maximum, in THB?
THB 875 x 12 = 10,500 baht a year. The employer pays the same amount on its side.
Thaiger: Real estate jobs in Thailand, what expats can and can't legally do in 2026 (2026-05) A Bangkok agent has a 20,000 baht base salary. She closes one 3,000,000 baht resale at 3%, keeping 40%. What is her total pay that month, in THB?
THB 3,000,000 x 3% = 90,000. 40% = 36,000. 20,000 + 36,000 = 56,000 baht.
Leto: How Much Do Real Estate Agents Earn in Thailand in 2026 (2026-05) A resale at 7,000,000 baht pays a 2.5% commission. What is the commission, in THB?
THB 7,000,000 x 2.5% = 175,000 baht. Resales usually pay 2% to 3%, less than developer sales at 3% to 5%.
Leto: How Much Do Real Estate Agents Earn in Thailand in 2026 (2026-05) A private seller owned a house for 6 years. Sale price 5,000,000, appraised 4,200,000. What stamp duty applies (0.5% of the higher), in THB?
THB After 5 years a private seller pays stamp duty, not SBT: 5,000,000 x 0.5% = 25,000 baht, on the higher of the two values.
Storm Real Estate Phuket: Property Transfer Fees and Taxes in Thailand, the Complete 2026 Guide (2026-09) For what amount is the FET form typically required?
- Any amount
- Only above USD 1 million
- Never for condos
- Transfers of USD 50,000 or more
The FET form is typically required for transfers of USD 50,000 or more, and the funds must arrive from abroad in foreign currency in advance.
Storm Real Estate Phuket: Property Transfer Fees and Taxes in Thailand, the Complete 2026 Guide (2026-09) Example figures: a corporate seller who held a unit 2 years sells at 5,000,000; appraised 4,000,000. SBT is 3.3% of the higher, withholding tax 1% of the sale price and the seller pays half the 2% transfer fee on the appraised value. What is the seller's total, in THB?
THB SBT: 5,000,000 x 3.3% = 165,000. Withholding: 5,000,000 x 1% = 50,000. Half the transfer fee: 4,000,000 x 2% / 2 = 40,000. Total 255,000 baht.
Storm Real Estate Phuket: Property Transfer Fees and Taxes in Thailand, the Complete 2026 Guide (2026-09) A buyer gets a new 45 sqm condo. The sinking fund is 600 baht per sqm (one-off), the common fee 60 baht per sqm a month. What does he pay for the sinking fund plus the first year of common fees, in THB?
THB Sinking fund 45 x 600 = 27,000. Common fee 45 x 60 x 12 = 32,400. Total 59,400 baht.
PropertyScout: How the condo common area fee works in Thailand, and what a fair rate looks like (2026-09) Example figures: the agency earns 3% on a 12,000,000 baht sale but shares 50/50 with a co-agency. A top producer keeps 70% of the agency's share. What does the agent earn, in THB?
THB Agency fee: 12,000,000 x 3% = 360,000. Its half after the co-agency split: 180,000. Agent at 70%: 126,000 baht.
Leto: How Much Do Real Estate Agents Earn in Thailand in 2026 (2026-05) An agent wants 80,000 baht a month on commission only. Each deal is a 4,000,000 baht sale at 3%, and she keeps 40%. How many deals a month does she need (whole number)?
One deal = 4,000,000 x 3% x 40% = 48,000. 80,000 / 48,000 = 1.67, so 2 deals.
Leto: How Much Do Real Estate Agents Earn in Thailand in 2026 (2026-05) A foreign buyer of a 5,000,000 baht condo asks for the reduced 0.01% transfer fee. What do you answer?
- Yes, it applies to everyone
- Yes, if he pays cash
- Only in Bangkok
- No: the reduced fee is only for Thai nationals buying homes up to 7 million baht, until 30 June 2027
The 0.01% transfer and mortgage fees are only for Thai nationals buying homes up to 7 million baht, until 30 June 2027. Foreigners pay the normal 2% fee.
Storm Real Estate Phuket: Property Transfer Fees and Taxes in Thailand, the Complete 2026 Guide (2026-09) Must a Thai developer hold off-plan payments in escrow?
- Yes, always, under the Condominium Act
- Yes, but only in Bangkok
- No: under the Escrow Act B.E. 2551 (2008), escrow applies only if buyer and seller agree to use a licensed escrow agent
- Only for foreign buyers
No law obliges developers to use escrow. Most buyers pay the developer directly, which is why checking the developer's track record matters.
Thailand Law Online: Buying Off-Plan Property in Thailand (2026-10) How do most off-plan buyers in Thailand pay for a new condo?
- All cash at signing
- Only at transfer
- In stages to the developer: reservation fee, contract deposit, construction instalments, balance at transfer
- Monthly rent until completion
The usual schedule starts with a reservation fee, then a deposit at contract, instalments during construction and the balance when the unit is transferred.
Thailand Law Online: Buying Off-Plan Property in Thailand (2026-10) What is a reservation agreement in a Thai off-plan sale?
- A short agreement with a small fee that holds a unit before the Sales and Purchase Agreement is signed
- The final title transfer
- A bank mortgage offer
- A rental contract
The reservation fee holds the unit until the SPA. Whether it is refundable depends on the wording, so read that clause before the client pays.
Thailand Law Online: Buying Off-Plan Property in Thailand (2026-10) Which law requires condominium sale contracts to follow an official standard form?
- The Land Code
- The Foreign Business Act
- The Escrow Act
- The Condominium Act, section 6/2, added in 2008
Section 6/2 of the Condominium Act requires condo sale contracts to follow the Ministry of Interior standard form (O.C. 22).
Siam Legal: Buying Off-Plan, the Sales and Purchase Agreement (2019-11) A developer's SPA contains a clause that departs from the Ministry of Interior standard form, against the buyer. What is its status?
- Valid if the buyer signed
- Invalid, and the developer risks a fine of up to 100,000 baht
- Valid for foreign buyers only
- Valid after one year
Terms that do not conform to the standard form are invalid, and section 63 sets a fine of 100,000 baht.
Siam Legal: Buying Off-Plan, the Sales and Purchase Agreement (2019-11) Under the standard condo contract, how long is the developer liable for defects?
- 1 year for everything
- 5 years for the structure and 2 years for other parts
- 10 years for everything
- No liability after transfer
The standard form makes the developer liable for 5 years for structural defects and 2 years for other defects after transfer.
Siam Legal: Buying Off-Plan, the Sales and Purchase Agreement (2019-11) What is the longest construction halt the standard condo contract allows?
- 3 months
- 3 years
- No limit
- 1 year
Construction may not stop for more than one year under the standard form. Longer halts give the buyer grounds to act.
Siam Legal: Buying Off-Plan, the Sales and Purchase Agreement (2019-11) How much notice must the developer give of the transfer date under the standard condo contract?
- 30 days
- 7 days
- 90 days
- No notice is needed
The developer must state the transfer date and give 30 days' notice, which gives a foreign buyer time to wire funds and get the FET form.
Siam Legal: Buying Off-Plan, the Sales and Purchase Agreement (2019-11) What does Krungsri Research forecast for Phuket housing in 2026?
- Launches up 50%
- No change
- Launches down 4.2% and sales down 7.3%
- Sales up 20%
After launches fell 52.6% and sales 61.1% in 2025, Krungsri expects a further small decline in 2026: launches -4.2%, sales -7.3%.
Krungsri Research: Industry Outlook 2026-2028, Housing in Phuket (2026-08) A condo priced at 5,000,000 baht is delivered 120 days late. Using the minimum late delivery penalty of 0.01% a day, what does the developer owe, in THB?
THB 5,000,000 x 0.01% = 500 baht a day. 500 x 120 = 60,000 baht. The standard form caps the penalty at 10%.
Siam Legal: Buying Off-Plan, the Sales and Purchase Agreement (2019-11) Example figures: a 4,000,000 baht off-plan unit. The buyer pays 15% by contract (reservation included) and 15% in construction instalments. What balance is due at transfer, in THB?
THB 15% + 15% = 30%, so 1,200,000 baht is paid before completion. 4,000,000 - 1,200,000 = 2,800,000 baht at transfer. Real schedules vary by developer.
Thailand Law Online: Buying Off-Plan Property in Thailand (2026-10) A foreign buyer wants the off-plan unit registered freehold in her name. What will the Land Office need?
- A Thai ID card
- A TREBA letter
- A work permit
- A Foreign Exchange Transaction (FET) form showing the money came from abroad in foreign currency
Funds must be wired from abroad in foreign currency, and the bank issues the FET form, typically for transfers of USD 50,000 or more.
Storm Real Estate Phuket: Property Transfer Fees and Taxes in Thailand, the Complete 2026 Guide (2026-09) A developer says the foreign quota in a tower is 'almost full'. What exactly is the 49% limit measured on?
- The number of units
- The total saleable floor area of the building
- The number of floors
- The land plot
Under the Condominium Act, foreign-owned area cannot exceed 49% of the building's total saleable floor area. Ask the developer or juristic person for the current figure in writing.
Bektu: Thailand 99-Year Lease Not Law, 30-Year Limit Still Applies (2026-06) How are Pattaya developers responding to oversupply in 2026?
- Raising prices
- Discounts and flexible payment terms
- Stopping sales to foreigners
- Selling only land
Pattaya Mail reports discounts and flexible payment terms. Compare the real price per sqm and the developer's record, not only the headline offer.
Pattaya Mail: Pattaya Property Market 2026, when inventory pressure meets relocation-driven demand (2026-02) How did Phuket new launches change in 2025?
- Up 52.6%
- Unchanged
- Down 5%
- Down 52.6% to 7,205 units
Launches fell 52.6% to 7,205 units and sales fell 61.1% to 5,374, leaving 14,008 unsold units worth 193.7 billion baht.
Krungsri Research: Industry Outlook 2026-2028, Housing in Phuket (2026-08) What agency commission range does Leto cite for developer (off-plan) sales?
- 3% to 5%
- 0.5% to 1%
- 10% to 12%
- A flat 20,000 baht
Developer sales pay 3% to 5%, against 2% to 3% for resales. Developers often pay agents directly on new launches, and exclusive deals can reach 5% to 7%.
Leto: How Much Do Real Estate Agents Earn in Thailand in 2026 (2026-05) Phuket had 14,008 unsold units worth 193.7 billion baht in 2025. What is the average value per unsold unit, in million THB (two decimals)?
million THB 193,700 million / 14,008 = about 13.83 million baht per unit. That high average reflects the large share of villas in Phuket's stock.
Krungsri Research: Industry Outlook 2026-2028, Housing in Phuket (2026-08) What does the standard condo contract set as the minimum late delivery penalty and its cap?
- 0.1% a day, no cap
- 1% a month, capped at 50%
- At least 0.01% a day, capped at 10%
- No penalty, only a refund
The standard form sets a late delivery penalty of at least 0.01% a day, capped at 10%. Check that the draft SPA is not below that floor.
Siam Legal: Buying Off-Plan, the Sales and Purchase Agreement (2019-11) An off-plan buyer wants to sell his contract before completion. The developer asks for an assignment fee. What does the standard form say?
- The buyer may assign the contract without a fee
- The buyer cannot assign
- The fee is fixed at 5%
- Only Thai buyers may assign
Under the Ministry of Interior standard form, the buyer may assign the contract and the developer may not charge for it. A clause saying otherwise does not conform.
Siam Legal: Buying Off-Plan, the Sales and Purchase Agreement (2019-11) A foreign buyer wants a unit in a tower where the foreign freehold quota is used up. What is the lawful option?
- Register it in a Thai friend's name
- Buy through a Thai company with nominee shareholders
- Wait for the 75% quota law
- Leasehold, since units above the 49% quota can only be held on lease by foreigners
Above the quota, a foreigner can only lease. Nominee routes are being targeted by the state, and the 75% proposal of 2024 never became law.
Bektu: Thailand 99-Year Lease Not Law, 30-Year Limit Still Applies (2026-06) Which state-issued licence must a real estate agent hold to broker sales in Thailand?
- A broker licence from the Department of Lands
- A licence issued by TREBA after a written exam
- A permit from the Board of Investment
- None: Thailand has no national broker licence or state exam
Thailand has no state broker licence and no compulsory exam. Associations such as TREBA and REBA-ES are voluntary and offer training and credibility, not a legal right to practise.
Themis Partner: How to Become a Property Agent in Thailand as a Foreigner (2026-09) What is TREBA in the Thai property market?
- The Thai Real Estate Broker Association, a voluntary body whose membership signals credibility
- The government regulator that disciplines agents
- The tax office that collects commission tax
- A portal that lists condos for foreign buyers
TREBA is a voluntary association. Membership is presented to employers as a credibility signal, and some agencies announce joining it publicly, but it does not license anyone.
Thaiger: Real estate jobs in Thailand, what expats can and can't legally do in 2026 (2026-05) Under the 2020 list of work prohibited for foreigners, where does brokerage or agency work sit?
- On a list of jobs open to foreigners with a BOI company
- It is not on the list at all
- On List 1, works absolutely prohibited for foreigners (item 19)
- Only on a list for Bangkok, not for the provinces
Item 19 of List 1 covers brokerage or agency work, except brokerage or agency in international trade or investment. In practice that keeps listing, showing, negotiating and commission work for Thai nationals.
Acclime: Restricted Jobs For Foreigners In Thailand (2024-06) What kind of legal text is the 2020 list of work prohibited for foreigners?
- A Royal Decree signed in 2020
- A Land Department circular
- A Ministry of Labour Notification dated 1 April 2020, published in the Government Gazette on 21 April 2020
- A Board of Investment announcement
It is a Ministry of Labour Notification issued under the Foreign Workers Management Emergency Decree, not a Royal Decree. It took effect 60 days after publication and replaced the 1979 list.
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu: Updated List of Prohibited Work for Foreigners of 2020 (2020-05) A Thai graduate wants to start as a property agent in Phuket. Which statement is accurate?
- She can work in brokerage without a state licence; voluntary training and association membership are optional
- She must first pass a state broker exam
- She needs a Foreign Business Licence
- She can only work as an assistant to a foreign broker
With no licensing regime, Thai nationals can work as agents. Agencies themselves still need company registration with the Department of Business Development and must meet AML duties.
Themis Partner: How to Become a Property Agent in Thailand as a Foreigner (2026-09) In practice, which tasks are reserved for Thai nationals in a Thai property agency?
- Social media design and photography
- Translating brochures
- Office administration
- Listing, showing units, negotiating and earning transaction commissions
Because brokerage is on the prohibited list, the transaction side (listing, viewings, negotiation, commission) belongs to Thai staff. Enforcement has tightened since 2024.
Thaiger: Real estate jobs in Thailand, what expats can and can't legally do in 2026 (2026-05) Which of these roles can a foreigner realistically hold legally in a Thai property company, with the right visa and work permit?
- Showing condos to walk-in buyers on a tourist visa
- International sales consultant or overseas marketing manager, with Thai colleagues handling the transaction
- Freelance agent paid per deal in cash
- Negotiating directly with sellers in the Land Office
Legal roles cited for foreigners include international sales consultant or director, overseas marketing, business development, investor relations and director or shareholder within 49%. Thai colleagues handle showings, negotiation and contracts.
Thaiger: Real estate jobs in Thailand, what expats can and can't legally do in 2026 (2026-05) Which visa does a foreigner usually obtain at a Thai embassy before arriving to take up a salaried job and a work permit?
- Tourist visa
- Non-Immigrant B visa
- Retirement visa
- Student visa
The Non-Immigrant B (business) visa is applied for abroad before arrival, then the employer files the work permit. A tourist visa does not allow work.
Thaiger: Real estate jobs in Thailand, what expats can and can't legally do in 2026 (2026-05) A foreign hire applies for a multiple-entry Non-Immigrant B visa (fees cited in May 2026). What is the fee, in THB?
THB The single-entry Non-B costs 2,000 baht and the multiple-entry version 5,000 baht. The work permit is a separate step after arrival.
Thaiger: Real estate jobs in Thailand, what expats can and can't legally do in 2026 (2026-05) What does an employer typically need for each foreign work permit it sponsors?
- 2 million baht paid-up capital and 4 Thai employees per foreign work permit
- 500,000 baht capital and one Thai employee
- Only a letter from TREBA
- 10 million baht capital and no Thai staff
Both Thaiger and Leto cite 2 million baht paid-up capital and a ratio of four Thai employees to each foreign work permit holder.
Thaiger: Real estate jobs in Thailand, what expats can and can't legally do in 2026 (2026-05) A Bangkok agency wants to employ 3 foreigners as international sales consultants. Using the 4 to 1 ratio, what is the minimum number of Thai employees it needs?
Four Thai employees per foreign work permit: 3 x 4 = 12 Thai employees, on top of the 2 million baht paid-up capital per permit cited in 2026 guides.
Leto: Working as a Real Estate Agent in Thailand for Foreigners, Legal Schemes and Restrictions 2026 (2026-06) What minimum monthly salary is cited for a Western national's work permit in 2026?
- 15,000 baht
- 25,000 baht
- 50,000 baht
- 100,000 baht
A floor of 50,000 baht a month is cited for Western nationals. This is why legal foreign roles are usually salary plus bonus, not pure commission.
Thaiger: Real estate jobs in Thailand, what expats can and can't legally do in 2026 (2026-05) Your work permit says 'overseas marketing manager'. Your manager asks you to show units to walk-in buyers on Saturday. What should you do?
- Decline and pass the viewing to a Thai colleague: your real duties must match the permit, and showing units is reserved work
- Go ahead, the permit covers the company
- Do it but avoid taking commission
- Do it only for foreign buyers
The job description on a work permit must match actual duties, and viewings are part of the brokerage work on List 1. Doing them puts you and the employer at risk.
Thaiger: Real estate jobs in Thailand, what expats can and can't legally do in 2026 (2026-05) A group of foreigners wants to own more than half of a new Thai property agency. What does the Foreign Business Act require?
- Nothing, agencies are unrestricted
- Only a VAT registration
- A TREBA certificate
- A Foreign Business Licence, because brokerage or agency business is on List 3
List 3, item 11 of the Foreign Business Act covers brokerage or agency businesses. Real estate brokerage is not among its exceptions, so a foreign-majority agency needs a Foreign Business Licence (or BOI promotion).
Siam Legal: Foreign Business Act, Types of Businesses (List 3) (2026-10) Which ownership structure do 2026 guides describe for a foreigner co-founding a Thai agency without a Foreign Business Licence?
- 100% foreign with Thai directors
- Up to 49% foreign, with 51% held by genuine Thai shareholders
- 51% foreign if the office is in Bangkok
- Any split, as long as the CEO is Thai
Leto describes a Foreign Business Licence for an agency as almost impossible in practice, so foreigners hold up to 49% with genuine Thai partners. Thai shareholders who only lend their name are nominees, which the state is now targeting.
Leto: Working as a Real Estate Agent in Thailand for Foreigners, Legal Schemes and Restrictions 2026 (2026-06) Item 19 of List 1 contains one carve-out. Which one?
- Brokerage of condos above 10 million baht
- Brokerage or agency in international trade or investment
- Brokerage by BOI companies
- Brokerage in Phuket and Pattaya
The wording excludes brokerage or agency work in international trade or investment. It is not a general door to selling homes in Thailand, so check any role with a Thai lawyer.
Acclime: Restricted Jobs For Foreigners In Thailand (2024-06) What penalties do 2026 guides cite for a foreigner working without a work permit?
- A warning letter only
- A fine of 5,000 baht
- A six-month suspension of the visa
- A fine of up to 100,000 baht, deportation and an entry ban of 1 to 5 years
Leto cites fines up to 100,000 baht, deportation and a 1 to 5 year ban for the worker, and up to 400,000 baht per worker for the employer. Treat these figures as indicative.
Leto: Working as a Real Estate Agent in Thailand for Foreigners, Legal Schemes and Restrictions 2026 (2026-06) An agency is caught with 3 foreigners working illegally. Using the cited employer maximum of 400,000 baht per worker, what is the maximum total fine, in THB?
THB 3 x 400,000 = 1,200,000 baht. Leto also reports 14 raids on agencies in Chonburi in 2025, with 27 illegal foreign workers found.
Leto: Working as a Real Estate Agent in Thailand for Foreigners, Legal Schemes and Restrictions 2026 (2026-06) With no broker licence in Thailand, which rules still apply to a property agency?
- None at all
- Only the rules of the portal it advertises on
- Company registration with the Department of Business Development, Foreign Business Act limits and AML duties
- Only TREBA's code of ethics
The agency is an ordinary Thai limited company: registration with the DBD is its licence equivalent, plus a Foreign Business Licence if foreign-majority and anti-money laundering duties.
Themis Partner: How to Become a Property Agent in Thailand as a Foreigner (2026-09) How long does a work permit usually take in Bangkok, according to May 2026 reporting?
- 1 to 3 business days for every company
- Three months
- 7 to 10 business days, or 1 to 3 days for BOI companies through the Single Window
- Six months
Standard processing is 7 to 10 business days in Bangkok. BOI-promoted companies can use the One Stop Service (Single Window) and get it in 1 to 3 days.
Thaiger: Real estate jobs in Thailand, what expats can and can't legally do in 2026 (2026-05) A colleague says AREA is the Thai association that certifies property agents. Is that right?
- No: AREA is the Agency for Real Estate Affairs, a private research firm often cited for inventory data
- Yes, AREA issues the national agent certificate
- Yes, AREA replaced TREBA in 2025
- No: AREA is the Bangkok land office
AREA is a research company, not a broker association. The associations are TREBA and, for Pattaya and Chonburi, REBA-ES. Portals such as DDproperty also run their own certifications.
Pattaya Mail: Pattaya Property Market 2026, when inventory pressure meets relocation-driven demand (2026-02) From 2026 the social security wage ceiling is 17,500 baht a month, with a maximum contribution of 875 baht for each side. A foreign consultant earns 60,000 baht a month. What is the employee's monthly contribution, in THB?
THB The contribution is capped at the ceiling: 17,500 x 5% = 875 baht, whatever the salary above 17,500. The employer pays the same amount.
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