Knowledge
What you actually need to know before buying on Phangan.
Short, plain-language explainers on the legal and practical questions that decide a purchase — ownership structures, building zones, and the rules behind them. We keep these current; due diligence on every deal is part of how we work, not an add-on.
Ownership
How foreigners legally own a villa on Koh Phangan
A foreigner can't own land in Thailand — but can own the building. The compliant structure is a 30-year registered land lease, ownership of the house itself, and a registered superficies.
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Building zones on Koh Phangan: the 2025 environmental rules
Since May 2025, Koh Samui, Phangan and Tao fall under seven environmental protection zones that govern what you can build — beachfront setbacks, hillside limits, height caps.
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