Thailand

Southeast Asia's premier lifestyle destination

Invest in condos/villas across Pattaya, Phuket and Bangkok, and secure long-term residency with Thailand Privilege or LTR visas.

Thailand is unique in Asia for allowing direct condo ownership by foreigners, offering long-term residency via Thailand Privilege (formerly Thailand Elite) and the new LTR visa, and keeping a famously low cost of living. Short-term rental yields in Pattaya, Phuket, and Koh Samui regularly hit 8–12%.

Thailand Residency and Investment Programs

Thailand Privilege Card

Investment: 900,000 – 5,000,000 THB membership
Duration: 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 years depending on tier
Multiple-entry visa
Airport VIP
Easy renewals
No investment required
No path to citizenship
No work rights

LTR (Long-Term Resident) Visa

Investment: ≥ $80,000/year income or qualifying assets
Duration: 10 years
Flat 17% income tax (high earners)
Includes work permit
90-day report → 1-year
Category-restricted (remote workers, retirees, investors)

Condo Freehold Ownership

Investment: No threshold — subject to foreign quota (49%) per building
Duration: Permanent
Title in foreign name
Short-term yield 8–12%
Great for retirement
Villa land cannot be held in foreign name directly

Key Facts for Investing in Thailand

Population71.7M
LanguageThai (English widely used in tourist zones)
CurrencyThai Baht (THB)
Condo freeholdOpen to foreigners (quota per building)
LTR VisaYes (10 years)
Rental yield6–12%
Most popular areasPattaya, Phuket, Bangkok, Koh Samui, Hua Hin, Chiang Mai

Thailand FAQ

Can a foreigner buy a villa in Thailand?

The villa structure itself can be foreign-owned, but land cannot be titled in a foreigner's name. Common solutions: (1) Thai spouse + usage contract, (2) Thai LLC (51% Thai ownership), (3) 30+30+30 long-term lease.

What taxes apply when buying a condo?

Transfer fee 2% of value (typically split). Specific Business Tax 3.3% (on properties held <5 years). Annual property tax 0.02–0.1% since 2020.

How many years is the Thailand Privilege Card?

2026 tiers: Gold (5yr, 900K THB), Platinum (10yr, 1.5M), Diamond (15yr, 2.5M), Reserve (20yr, 5M). One-off fee, no annual dues.

What are typical rental yields?

Pattaya short-term 8–10%, long-term 5–7%. Phuket/Koh Samui short-term 10–12%. Bangkok center 4–6% long-term. Pre-sale can add 20–30% capital growth.

Do Turkish citizens need a visa to visit Thailand?

Up to 60 days visa-free as a tourist. For longer stays, consider Thailand Privilege, LTR, Non-O retirement (50+), or education visas.

Do you offer property management?

Yes. Our Pattaya office provides full management: cleaning, maintenance, Airbnb/Booking listing, tenant relations, and annual accounting.

Lifestyle + Investment = Resida Global Thailand

Our Pattaya head office brings 10+ years of market experience, 8–12% yielding projects, and full-time management — making your move into Thailand seamless.