This page is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Property rules change and vary by case. Use a licensed Thai property lawyer and your own professional advisers before you buy anything.
Foreigners cannot own land in Thailand, but they can own a condo unit outright, as long as foreign owners hold no more than 49 percent of the units in that building. Most foreign buyers purchase a condo in their own name and pay from an overseas transfer. Always verify the rules and the building's foreign quota with a lawyer.
In general, foreigners can own a condominium unit outright under the foreign-ownership quota, but not the land itself. Some buyers use a long lease for a house or villa instead. Freehold and leasehold are very different, so understand which one you are being offered and what happens at the end of a lease.
Most people who train in Thailand rent long term rather than buy. It is faster, far lower risk, and lets you test an area across seasons before committing. If a long stay is what you actually want, start with the long-term stays guide.
See how long-term rentals near the camps work before you think about buying.