Thailand's property market offers significant opportunity - but foreign ownership restrictions, questionable land titles, poorly structured nominee arrangements, and complex permit requirements mean the legal foundation of any real estate transaction must be right from the start. SILQ Law advises developers, investors, and operators on the full spectrum of real estate and construction matters in Thailand.

We regularly encounter foreign-owned structures that expose clients to serious legal risk - whether through nominee shareholders holding land on behalf of foreign principals in violation of the Land Code, or holding company arrangements that were poorly designed and fail to achieve their intended commercial or tax purpose. We assess your existing structure, identify the risks, and restructure toward a legitimate and defensible position.

Before any acquisition, rigorous due diligence is essential. We verify that the Chanote or other title document is legitimate, that the land is not subject to encroachment on a forest reserve, national park, or protected zone, and that boundaries and area are consistent with what is being sold. We have deep experience identifying land that has been improperly issued or sits in legally problematic areas - issues that are frequently invisible on the face of the title document itself.

For development projects, we advise on construction permits, building law, and zoning compliance - including whether your intended development is permissible under applicable land use designations. For hotel, resort, and hospitality developments we navigate the full regulatory stack: EIA and EHIA requirements, building permits, and operational licensing. We also handle property financing, mortgage structuring, and security arrangements across acquisition and development phases, and advise on clean disposal and tax-efficient exit strategies.