: If the "beach house" is part of a condo project, you can own it outright ( Freehold ) in your name, provided the building’s total foreign ownership doesn't exceed 49%.
Because foreigners are generally prohibited from owning land outright, the following pathways are the industry standards as of early 2026:
How To Buy Property In Thailand As A Foreigner [2026 Update]
: Under the Right of Superficies , a foreigner can legally own the actual villa or house structure in their own name, separate from the leased land.
Buying a beach house in Thailand as a foreigner involves a unique legal landscape where you cannot own land directly. Instead, you typically own the house structure itself while securing the land through a long-term lease.