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SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
Surat Thani

Real Estate & Property Law in Surat Thani

Real estate and property law services

Coverage of sale, transfer, mortgage, project development, and real-estate disputes — for both Thai nationals and foreign clients.

Real Estate & Property Law in Surat Thani — About us

Surat Thani is the largest province in the upper South, combining a mainland oil-palm and rubber base with Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao — tourism and property markets with a large foreign buyer and operator population, substantial enough that Koh Samui has its own provincial court. The caseload splits into two worlds: agriculture and industry on the mainland, and property, visas, and hospitality on the islands.

Island work usually turns on landholding, long leases, and joint ventures with Thai partners — arrangements that are common but that frequently do not survive being tested in court. We establish first how far the existing structure is actually enforceable. The team works in Thai, English, and Chinese, runs the file from our Khon Kaen head office and Bangkok branch, and travels to appear at the Surat Thani and Koh Samui Provincial Courts.

Courts we appear at

  • Surat Thani Provincial Court
  • Koh Samui Provincial Court
  • Surat Thani Juvenile and Family Court
  • Region 8 Labor Court (Phuket)
900
km from HQ
1.1M
population
4
courts

Mueang Surat Thani, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Phunphin, Chaiya, Wiang Sa, and the areas continuing into Chumphon, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Krabi

What we cover in Surat Thani

  • Sale and title transfer
  • Mortgage and easements
  • Property development
  • Land and asset disputes
  • Foreign ownership matters

Contact our Surat Thani attorneys

We serve clients across Thailand. Initial consultation.

Frequently asked questions — Real Estate & Property Law in Surat Thani

8 questions answered

Generally no — except BOI investors of 40M+ THB held 5 years can own 1 rai for residence. Foreigners may hold up to 49% of a condo project.
Transfer fee 2%; specific business tax 3.3%; progressive income tax; stamp duty 0.5%. Government measures may reduce these.
Leases over 3 years must be registered with the Land Department. Maximum term is 30 years (renewable).
Search the Land Department for title number, encumbrances, true owner, transfer history, and encroachment — typically 3-5 days.
Manages common property, collects fees, prepares budgets, holds annual owners' meetings, and maintains the building.
Fees depend on the matter's nature and complexity. We always provide a clear written quote before starting. Initial consultation is free — call +66 92 254 2045.
No — initial phone, email, or LINE consultations are free, so you can assess your situation before committing.
It depends on the matter type. We provide a clear timeline at the outset and regular progress updates.