1.5-rai plot of land with level, easy-build ground in Sri Thanu

Yes. The lease can be assigned to another buyer or passed on for the years remaining on the term, within the lease conditions. We structure the lease so a resale or transfer is straightforward.

A Phangan land lease runs 30 years, often written with renewal options (a further 30+30). At the end of the term the land — and anything built on it — reverts to the owner unless the lease is renewed. We publish the initial 30-year term; renewal terms are agreed with the landowner.

No — foreigners cannot directly own land (Chanote / NS3) in their personal name in Thailand. This is a national law (Land Code Act, 1954) and applies everywhere, including Koh Phangan.

Foreigners can, however, hold land indirectly through three legal structures: a Thai company, a long-term lease (Leasehold), or — in rare cases — a usufruct or inheritance arrangement. Each has trade-offs in cost, control, and resale.

Foreigners can own buildings (villas, houses) in their personal name, separately from the land underneath. This is why most villa purchases involve a buildings-only transfer plus a long-term land lease.

Thai land documents form a hierarchy of certainty:

• Chanote (Nor Sor 4 Jor) — the highest-quality freehold title. GPS-surveyed boundaries, full legal protection, registered at the Land Office. ~80% of marketable Phangan land is Chanote.
• Nor Sor 3 Gor (NS3 Gor) — confirmed possession with surveyed boundaries, can be upgraded to Chanote in many cases. Marketable but with slight title risk.
• Nor Sor 3 (NS3) — confirmed possession, boundaries not GPS-surveyed (walking boundaries with markers). More risk on boundary disputes.
• Sor Kor 1 — informal possession rights, very limited transfer ability, generally not recommended for foreign buyers.
• Por Bor Tor 5 — tax payment document, not a title document. Walking away from these is wise.

Right Way works almost exclusively with Chanote and Nor Sor 3 Gor. We will flag and explain any exception.