Thailand Rental Guides

How to Rent a Condo in Thailand (Step-by-Step)

The full process for foreigners: searching, viewing, the deposit, the contract, and meter transfers — in order.

Before You Sign: Thailand Rental Checklist

12 things to verify before signing — from the juristic person’s rules to the electric meter and what your deposit actually covers.

Thailand Tenancy Agreement (Contract of Lease)

What a Thai rental contract must contain, what is optional, and how to generate one.

Stamp Duty: How Much, How to Pay (0.1% Rule)

0.1% of total rent, stamped at signing — with worked examples.

Security Deposits in Thailand

The 2-month norm, what a landlord may deduct, and how to get it all back.

One-Year Condo Lease — Complete Form Guide

Every field, 0.1% stamp duty examples, and what to fix in writing before signing.

The Diplomatic Clause Explained

The early-exit clause visa-tied tenants should ask for — sample wording included.

Who Pays What: Common Fees & Utilities

Common fee, sinking fund, electric and water meters — who legally owes which bill.

Ending a Lease: Do You Need to Give Notice?

Fixed-term leases end on expiry — no notice. Month-to-month needs one rent period.

Renew a Thailand Tenancy Agreement

Update dates and rent in minutes — renewal addendum or fresh contract.

Can a Foreigner Rent a Condo in Thailand?

Yes — and the long-term rental is exempt from the foreign quota. What owners must register.

Foreigners Renting Property in Thailand

Visa status, 30-day reporting, and what landlords must file.

Land Office Lease Registration (Over 3 Years)

Leases over 3 years must be registered to be fully enforceable. Fees, papers, process.

Lease Registration in Thailand

When registration is required, where it happens, and what it costs.