Buying A House Outside Bangkok

[k2chris]

Hi I am moving to Thailand soon for 3 years. I will be living in Bangkok and my company has arranged my accommodation. I am interested in buying a property outside the city.

Any advice on price, location and how to do this would be appreciated.

[Boater]

what is your budget?

[trogers]

Very vague details. Which part outside Bangkok? North, South, East or West? Do you mean the outskirt of Bangkok or are you happy with a property in a province next to Bangkok, which can be 50-80km from the centre of Bangkok.

If you are a foreigner you will be looking for a freehold condo as non-Thai cannot own landed properties.

If a condo, what budget and size of space do you have in mind?

[Boycie]

Trogers- If you are a foreigner you will be looking for a freehold condo as non-Thai cannot own landed properties.

Foreigners can own a house/villa 100% but have to lease the land it sits on.

k2chris- If your not a beach person or your budget is low, Kanchanaburi is a fantastic place to live. Only 2hrs west of Bangkok. You can buy a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom villa on a little resort near the river for around 1,500,000 Baht.

If you would like more details PM me.

Boycie.

[InterestedObserver]

I assume that you are aware that foreigners can not own property in Thailand. There are exceptions such as a foreign quota condo and certain 'gray area' Thai company schemes. Long term lease is also a possibility.