House$122,000
Bangkok
4 bd 3 ba 180 m²
Buy a House in Thailand: Ownership Rules for Foreigners
6,089 houses currently listed for sale in Thailand.
Houses for sale in Thailand
24 properties shown
House
House$182,000
Chiang Mai
7 bd 6 ba 300 m²
House$1,000,000
Nonthaburi
3 bd 3 ba 96 m²
HouseTHB 5,410,000
Pathum Thani
3 bd 3 ba 180 m²
House$137,000
Phuket
2 bd 1 ba 120 m²
House$107,000
Rayong
3 bd 3 ba 204 m²
House$119,000
Chiang Mai
3 bd 3 ba 145 m²
House$1,160,000
Phuket
10 bd 12 ba 1,500 m²
House$234,000
Pathum Thani
4 bd 3 ba 190 m²
House$256,000
Bangkok
3 bd 2 ba 220 m²
House$60,000
Nakhon Sawan
2 bd 1 ba 60 m²
House$117,000
Nonthaburi
3 bd 2 ba 130 m²
House$135,000
Chiang Rai
3 bd 3 ba 220 m²
HouseTHB 5,490,000
Chiang Mai
3 bd 4 ba 200 m²
House$377,000
Pattaya
5 bd 4 ba 296 m²
House$182,000
Phuket
3 bd 2 ba 120 m²
HouseTHB 3,240,000
Chiang Mai
4 bd 1 ba 30 m²
House$80,300
Khon Kaen
4 bd 2 ba 97 m²
House$300,000
Phuket
3 bd 2 ba 199 m²
House$409,000
Bangkok
5 bd 3 ba 120 m²
House$379,000
Nonthaburi
4 bd 3 ba 248 m²
House$54,600
Phrae
4 bd 3 ba 400 m²
House$92,900
Pathum Thani
3 bd 2 ba 160 m²
House$87,300
Chiang Mai
2 bd 2 ba 170 m²
Houses in Thailand
Thailand has 5,734 houses among its 20,577 listings on RealEstateAbroad. A house is the category where Thai property law bites hardest for foreigners, because land ownership by non-Thais is heavily restricted, even where the building itself can be yours.
Ownership options
Foreigners generally cannot own land in their own name. Typical workarounds are a registered leasehold, a usufruct or superficies right, or holding the house on leased land. Companies set up with Thai majority shareholders to hold land are scrutinised and risky when the Thai shareholders are nominees. Marriage to a Thai national does not give the foreign spouse land rights. Take advice from a Thai lawyer, and do not rely on informal arrangements.
What listings show
Across Thailand the median asking price in our listings is €187,735. A quarter of listings are under €100,125 and a quarter above €432,684 so houses range from rural homes to pool villas. The median per m² is €1,825. Bedroom data in our feed covers Thailand as a whole, with one-, two- and three-bedroom homes the most common, so compare listings by size and plot as well as price.
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Where to find them
Pattaya, Hua Hin and Chiang Mai have many house developments. Phuket and Thalang in the island's north have hillside homes, and Ko Samui has villas near the beach. Check villas for pool estates or apartments for the simpler freehold route.
Practical checks
- Verify the land title (chanote is the strongest).
- Register a lease at the Land Department; a 30-year lease with renewal clauses is common but renewals are not guaranteed by law.
- Check flood history and water supply.
- Inspect construction quality, especially termites and roofing.
- Understand taxes: transfer fee about 2%, stamp duty or business tax where applicable.
Read the Thailand buying guide and financing page.
Last updated 8 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Can I put the house in my Thai spouse's name?
That is legal for the spouse, but you would have no ownership rights and may be asked to sign a waiver. Seek independent advice.
Is a 30-year lease enough?
It is the standard maximum in law, and renewal options in the contract are not secure against future legal change. Many buyers accept that risk; others prefer condos.
Can I get a mortgage on a Thai house?
Foreigners rarely can. Most buy with cash or home-country equity.
Is flooding a concern?
In parts of central Thailand and Bangkok outskirts, yes. Ask neighbours and check elevation.
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Property types in Thailand
- Apartments for sale(10,879)
- Land for sale(2,110)
- Villas for sale(1,805)
- Commercial Property for sale(1,748)
- Penthouses for sale(149)
Popular cities in Thailand
- Bangkok(7,345)
- Pattaya(3,435)
- Phuket(3,266)
- Hua Hin(1,372)
- Chiang Mai(1,088)
- Thalang(727)
- Surat Thani(630)
- Ko Samui(478)