Moving to Koh Samui - The Complete Expat Relocation Guide
Thinking about moving to Koh Samui? Wondering what it’s really like to live here - or investing in a slice of tropical paradise?
This blog is for anyone curious about island life:
🌴 The lifestyle (yes, it’s as good as it looks)
💰 The investments (10%+ returns are possible)
🥂 The little things - can I drink the water, is that ice in my cocktail safe?
So if you’re dreaming of changing your life - or just changing your view - you’re in the right spot.
HOW BUYING A SAMUI CONDO REALLY WORKS
Buying a condo in Koh Samui as a foreigner follows a clear process when the unit is inside the foreign freehold quota. The key steps are checking quota, reserving the unit, completing due diligence, sending funds correctly and transferring ownership at the Land Office.
WHAT A SAMUI CONDO AD IS REALLY TELLING YOU
A Koh Samui condo ad may look simple, but the ownership wording matters. Freehold Thai quota, freehold foreigner quota and leasehold can describe similar looking units, but they are very different legal structures.
THE 49% CONDO RULE. WHAT YOU ACTUALLY OWN- LAND INCLUDED
Foreigners can own a Thai condo 100% freehold in their own name, but only within the building’s 49% foreign ownership quota. The quota is based on floor area, not the number of units, and the condo title also includes a share of common property, including the land beneath the building.
