Legal Land Ownership on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan Revealed
Surat Thani authorities have published data on companies owning land on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, highlighting those exceeding foreign ownership limits and ongoing sales orders for some plots.
Key Points
- 1Koh Samui has 3,892 registered land-owning legal entities, with 142 exceeding foreign ownership limits.
- 2These 142 companies own 216 land plots totaling about 239 rai, valued at 1.27 billion baht.
- 3Koh Phangan has 1,832 registered land-owning companies; 112 exceed foreign ownership limits, owning 124 plots.
- 4Sales orders for land with foreign ownership have been issued on both islands, reflecting enforcement of local land laws.
Authorities in Surat Thani have released updated data on legal entities owning land on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. On Koh Samui, there are 3,892 registered companies holding land, with a significant portion flagged as at-risk regarding legal compliance. About 142 companies exceed the legal limit for foreign ownership, holding 216 land plots valued collectively at around 1.27 billion baht.
The provincial governor has already ordered the sale of seven land plots owned by four companies on Samui, with other cases under ongoing review. Meanwhile, Koh Phangan has 1,832 registered land-owning companies, with 112 exceeding foreign ownership limits. These companies hold 124 plots totaling approximately 86.86 rai.
Sales orders have been issued for nine plots owned by eight companies on Phangan, while investigations continue for others. These measures reflect the local authorities' efforts to ensure compliance with Thailand’s land ownership laws, which restrict foreign participation in property.
For residents and visitors, this transparency provides insight into land ownership trends on the islands, highlighting the ongoing regulatory attention to foreign-held properties. OG Lab notes that land regulations here remain a key consideration for anyone interested in property or business on the islands.
