{"ai_json_enabled":true,"answer":"Freehold usually means ownership of the asset, while leasehold means the right to use or occupy property for a fixed period under a lease. In Thailand, foreigners may commonly own qualifying condo units freehold, but land ownership is restricted. Villas and houses are often sold with leasehold land or other structures, so buyers must understand exactly which rights attach to the land, building and contract.","category":"Leasehold & Freehold","category_slug":"leasehold-and-freehold","confidence":"general_guide_information","created_at":"2026-07-06T16:45:00+07:00","daily_publish_cap":3,"date_published":"2026-07-06","display_date":"2026-07-06","drip_status":"published_stage4_local_expansion","freshness_warning":"Property availability, prices, ownership rules, taxes, fees and legal requirements can change. Confirm current details with a qualified Thai lawyer, licensed agent, accountant or relevant professional before signing or transferring funds.","id":"qa-00008-what-is-the-difference-between-freehold-and-leasehold-in-thailand","image_ids":["img-hhpg-leasehold-property-in-thailand-24bacfe8","img-hhpg-freehold-property-guidance-183f5f94"],"json_url":"/answer/what-is-the-difference-between-freehold-and-leasehold-in-thailand.json","last_updated":"2026-07-06T16:45:00+07:00","public_disclaimer":"This website provides general Hua Hin property guide information only. It is not legal, financial, tax or investment advice.","publish_status":"published","published_at":"2026-07-06T16:45:00+07:00","question":"What is the difference between freehold and leasehold in Thailand?","question_intent":"hua_hin_localised_property_guide","rss_enabled":true,"rss_pub_date":"Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0700","schema_enabled":true,"site_key":"hua-hin-property-guide","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-freehold-and-leasehold-in-thailand","source":"research_seed","source_record_ids":[],"source_type":"research_seed","source_urls":[],"status":"published","tags":["leasehold","freehold"]}