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Property price฿12,000,000
Transfer fee (2%)฿240,000
Specific business tax (3.3%)฿396,000
Withholding tax (1%)฿120,000
Agent commission (3%)฿360,000
Buyer net cost to purchase฿12,378,000
Seller net proceeds฿11,262,000
Estimates only, for planning purposes — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Thai transaction taxes vary by appraised value, ownership period, and seller type; confirm exact figures with a licensed professional. BAANLYY and One Life Ventures Co., Ltd. are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice.
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Living Summary
Bangkok Investment Summary
Editorial analysis compiled and periodically refreshed by BAANLYY’s research team — not a live data feed.
Is now a good time to invest in Bangkok property?
Mixed but resilient. Condo oversupply in parts of Bangkok has kept national price growth flat, but rental demand from expats, corporates and long-stay visa holders (DTV, LTR, retirement) has stayed strong, keeping occupancy and yields in prime and rail-connected areas steadier than headline price data suggests.
Are foreign ownership rules changing?
No change to the core framework: foreigners can still own condominium units freehold within a building's 49% foreign quota, land and houses still cannot be owned directly, and leasehold/company structures remain the standard workaround — confirm current quota availability with the specific building before committing funds.
What are rental yields and cap rates doing?
Gross rental yields on well-located Bangkok condos have generally held in the 5–7% range, supported by strong corporate and expat rental demand near BTS/MRT lines; run your own numbers with the calculator above since yield varies sharply by building, floor and furnishing.
Off-plan or resale — which carries less risk right now?
Resale in an established, occupied building gives you real yield and liquidity data immediately; off-plan can offer a discount and payment-plan flexibility but adds developer and completion-timeline risk — compare both before deciding using our dedicated off-plan vs resale guide.
Analysis last reviewed July 2026.
Growth Trajectory
Thailand Property Investment Timeline
1979
Condominium Act B.E. 2522 enacted
Thailand's original Condominium Act establishes the legal framework allowing separate freehold ownership of condominium units — the foundation of all foreign condo investment in Thailand today.
1999
Foreign ownership quota raised to 49%
Amendment No. 3 to the Condominium Act raises the foreign freehold ownership quota per building from 40% to 49%, the rule that still governs how much of any condo project foreigners can own outright.
2018
Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) launched
The Thai government formally launches the EEC, a flagship investment zone across Chonburi, Rayong and Chachoengsao, driving industrial, infrastructure and residential investment along the eastern seaboard.
2022
Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa launches
The Board of Investment introduces the LTR visa, explicitly targeting wealthy global citizens, pensioners and remote professionals — widening the pool of qualified long-term tenants and buyers for investment property.
2024
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) launches
The DTV gives digital nomads and remote workers a 5-year multiple-entry visa with 180-day stays per entry, expanding the addressable renter and buyer market for investment-grade Bangkok property.
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General information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Property investment carries risk; confirm current rules, rates and figures with a licensed professional before making a decision.