PattayaCondo in Jomtien
A seaside Pattaya apartment with a comparatively accessible entry price.
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Apartments and condos
Buy an apartment in Thailand
Apartments in Thailand are purchased for holidays, seasonal stays, rental income and portfolio diversification. This page explains typical prices, formats and legal conditions for foreign buyers.
Prices
How much does an apartment in Thailand cost?
The price depends on location, distance from the sea, construction stage, ownership structure and management company. Currency conversions are recalculated on the date of the shortlist.
| Format | Indicative price in THB | Typical use case | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / compact condo | from THB 2.4–4.8 million | lower-budget purchase, Pattaya, rental | area, view, common fee, rental rules |
| 1-bedroom near the sea | from THB 4.8–8.5 million | holiday use, rental and multi-currency budgeting | foreign quota, management company, beach access |
| 2 bedroom / family condo | from THB 8.5–16 million | family living, seasonal stays, Phuket | infrastructure, parking, schools, liquidity |
| Premium apartments | from THB 16 million | premium investment property | brand, management agreement, return assumptions |
These figures are indicative and are not an offer. For each enquiry we prepare a separate THB, USD and RUB calculation using the relevant exchange rate on the consultation date.
Ownership
Freehold, leasehold and foreign quota
A foreign buyer may purchase a condominium unit within the foreign ownership quota. Where the quota is unavailable or another structure is proposed, the leasehold and resale terms require careful review.
Verify the ownership structure
Clarify exactly what is being sold: a freehold condominium, a long-term leasehold right or another contractual structure.
Review the property documents
Review the developer, permits, payment schedule, handover terms and mandatory charges.
Compare liquidity
Assess the location, rental demand, infrastructure, price per square metre and resale prospects.
Options
Apartments in Thailand: Phuket, Pattaya and Bangkok
The same budget can produce different outcomes: more space in Pattaya, stronger resort demand in Phuket or urban liquidity in Bangkok.
Pattaya
PhuketBang Tao apartments
A Phuket apartment in a resort location with strong tenant demand.
Resort demandPhuket
BangkokCondo near BTS
An urban option for long-term rental, living and resale.
Urban
Condos and apartments
How to buy an apartment in Thailand with a complete checklist
“Buy an apartment in Thailand” can refer to a completed condominium, an off-plan unit or an apartment offered under a different contractual structure. Define the purpose first: a permanent home, seasonal base, family accommodation or a unit intended for rental. Then compare layout, natural light, noise, floor, actual route to daily services, common facilities and the rules of the development. The same floor area in Pattaya, Phuket or Bangkok can produce a different lifestyle, level of management and cost profile.
Freehold, leasehold and the foreign quota
For a specific condominium, request the project and unit documents, identify the ownership route being offered and confirm whether the stated foreign ownership quota is available for that unit. Where leasehold is proposed, review the parties, term, registration, transfer, renewal wording and termination provisions. A marketing label is not enough to make the decision. The contract, title and registration documents and payment schedule need to be considered together by an appropriate professional for the selected property.
Completed or off-plan
A completed condo allows you to inspect the actual view, noise, neighbouring construction, common areas and day-to-day management. An off-plan purchase needs additional review of the developer and project documents, construction and payment milestones, specification, handover process and contractual treatment of delay. In both cases, build a total budget that includes the unit, contractual and registration payments, common-area charges, furnishing and a reserve for ownership. Current figures must come from the selected offer rather than an old listing.
Compare a small group of genuinely similar units within one or two locations. Use our guides to Pattaya property and Phuket property to narrow the area before reviewing individual condos.
Consultation
Find an apartment in Thailand
We will send options with prices in THB, USD and RUB, foreign-buyer terms and a concise location comparison.