Answer first
Before transferring the purchase money, ask the Thai receiving bank and responsible Land Office exactly what remittance evidence must be issued. The evidence should connect the overseas sender, foreign-currency transfer, buyer, purpose and condominium purchase. Do not rely on a generic wire receipt or try to reconstruct the evidence after conversion.
What the evidence should show.
- Sender and beneficiary names matching the transaction structure.
- Foreign currency, transferred amount, conversion and receiving-bank reference.
- A property-purchase purpose tied to the buyer and unit or project.
- Dates and references that reconcile to the sale agreement and payment schedule.
- The receiving bank's official evidence, not only an overseas-bank confirmation.
Confirm these points in writing.
Confirm the buyer name, sender name, payment purpose, currency, receiving account and whether multiple remittances are acceptable. If a spouse, company, relative or third party sends money, obtain professional advice before transmission because the evidence may not align automatically with the registered buyer.
Keep the sale agreement, bank instructions, SWIFT records, conversion advice, receiving-bank evidence and any Land Office correspondence together. The registered ownership quota and other condominium documents remain separate requirements.
Primary references.
Bank of Thailand — Exchange Control ↗
Prepare the rest of the transfer file.
Confirm the remittance instructions before sending.
Ask the receiving bank and Land Office to confirm the required evidence against the exact buyer, unit and payment structure.
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What evidence should a foreign condo buyer obtain?
Obtain the receiving bank's official remittance or foreign-exchange transaction evidence showing the sender, beneficiary, currency, amount, purpose and transfer reference. The exact document name can vary by bank and transaction size, so confirm the Land Office requirement before transfer.
Must the money arrive in foreign currency?
Foreign freehold registration commonly requires evidence that qualifying funds were remitted from abroad in foreign currency and converted in Thailand. Confirm the transaction structure with the receiving bank and responsible Land Office before sending funds.
What payment purpose should be stated?
Use a clear property-purchase purpose that identifies the buyer and condominium unit or project where possible. The bank and Land Office should confirm the wording before the transfer is sent.
Can several transfers be combined?
They may be usable if each transfer is traceable and the combined evidence supports the registered purchase price. Keep every bank document and reconcile the transfers to the contract and Land Office file.
Is a SWIFT receipt alone always enough?
No. A SWIFT or wire receipt proves an instruction was sent, but the Land Office may require evidence issued by the Thai receiving bank. Confirm the required document before closing.
