Sources

Every statement about Thai law on this site comes from one of the pages below, read on November 14, 2026. The sentences here are our own. We are not lawyers and this is not legal advice.

Thai land law, as explained by law firms

1. Buying Property in Thailand. Luther law firm (leases over three years must be registered at the Land Office; a land officer may refuse to register a usufruct for a foreigner). https://www.luther-lawfirm.com/en/newsroom/blog/detail/buying-property-in-thailand
2. Foreigners Buying Land in Thailand. Siam Legal (land bought by a married couple is registered in the Thai spouse's name; the foreign spouse signs a declaration about the funds; right of superficies). https://www.siam-legal.com/realestate/thailand-property-foreigner.php
3. Long-term land leases in Thailand and registration. Thailand Starter Kit (the 30-year cap; unregistered leases count for three years only). https://www.thailandstarterkit.com/accommodation/long-term-land-leases-thailand-registration/
4. Freehold vs leasehold in Thailand. Global Law Experts (usufruct for up to 30 years or for life; superficies covers what is built on the land). https://globallawexperts.com/news/freehold-vs-leasehold-thailand