Independent · Data-driven · Since 2012
The independent condo guide for foreign buyers in Thailand.
Not a portal. Not an agency listing page. Honest analysis of the buying process, the 49% foreign quota, real ownership costs, and rental yields across Pattaya, Bangkok, Phuket, and every major Thai condo market.
Explore Thailand
Six city hubs. Six markets.
Every city covered with price data, foreign quota rules, rental yields, and named developments.
4,200+ foreign transfers 2025
Pattaya
Beachside. Highest foreign buyer volume. Yields 5–8%.
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55% of national foreign volume
Bangkok
Capital. BTS/MRT corridors. Yields 4–6%.
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West coast 160–420k THB/sqm
Phuket
Island resort. Premium beachfront. Yields 5–7%.
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From 1.5M THB entry
Chiang Mai
North. Lower entry prices. Lifestyle buyers.
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Yields 4.5–6.5%
Hua Hin
Royal coast. Retiree-friendly. Quieter market.
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Hospitality yields 5–8%
Koh Samui
Island getaway. Mostly leasehold & villas.
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Deepest coverage
Pattaya, neighbourhood by neighbourhood.
The domain has served the Pattaya condo market since 2012. Every area below has its own 2,000-3,000 word page with price ranges, yields, named developments, and foreign-quota notes.
14,899
Foreign condominium transfers registered in Thailand in 2025 — a 2.2% year-on-year increase.
49%
The foreign ownership cap on saleable area per condominium, set by the Condominium Act B.E. 2522 (1979, amended 2008).
60.92B
THB of foreign condo transfer value recorded with the Land Department in 2025 (Thailand REIC).
Start here
The four foundational guides.
How to Buy a Condo as a Foreigner
12-step process, Condominium Act, costs, due diligence.
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The 49% Foreign Quota Rule
How it is calculated, how to verify, what happens when exceeded.
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Thailand Condo Costs: Full Breakdown
Transfer fees, sinking fund, CAM, Land and Building Tax, exit costs.
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Rental Yields by City and Area
Gross and net yield bands across every major Thai condo market.
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Project reviews
Named developments, honest analysis.
What we cover
Buying
Step-by-step from search to transfer at the Land Office. Condominium Act, FET form, quota verification.
Buying guide → Costs and taxes
Transfer fee, specific business tax, withholding, stamp duty, sinking fund. Annual maintenance. Capital gains on exit.
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Market data
Price-per-sqm by area, rental yield by district, foreign transfer volume by nationality. Sourced and dated.
Market reports →
Interactive tool
Total cost of ownership calculator
Every transfer fee, tax, CAM, sinking fund, and sale-side cost on a Thai condo. 5 and 10-year TCO.
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Interactive tool
Rental yield calculator
Gross yield, net yield, cash-on-cash, payback period. Full annual expense breakdown.
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Thailand Condo Shop is independent. We do not own, list, or represent properties. We produce research and buyer education, and refer qualified leads to vetted agents only when a reader requests an introduction.