Just two types of land titles in Thailand over which registerable right of ownership can exist: Chanott and Nor Sor Sam Kor. These are the only land titles that a cautious foreign investor should generally consider.

Chanote

Issued by the Land Department, Chanott titles, and are accurately surveyed and plotted in relation to the national survey grid. The boundaries are marked by unique numbered concrete posts set in the ground. The ownership of the land can be transferred very quickly, within a matter of hours. This is the safest land title for a foreign investor and is the latest standard in Thailand for land ownership.

Nor Sor Sam Kor

These titles, though still measured fairly accurately, are less accurately measured than Chanott. Ownership transfer takes longer than that for Chanott.

Nor Sor Sam

Nor Sor Sam, the predecessor to Nor Sor Sam Kor , has boundaries only recorded with relation to neighboring plots and survey errors of up to 20% are not uncommon. Nor Sor Sam titles also need 30 days advance public notice before any change of ownership.