- Property types
- Detached, twin, townhome, home-office
- Ownership for foreigners
- Registered lease of up to 30 years, usually with building ownership
- Land measures
- 1 rai = 400 square wah = 1,600 square metres
- Check first
- Title type, flood history, village fees, rail access
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House types you will see in Nonthaburi
- Detached houses on their own plots, typically two storeys with a garden and covered parking.
- Twin houses that share one wall, a middle ground on price and privacy.
- Townhomes in rows, usually inside managed communities and cheaper to run.
- Home-offices with a ground-floor commercial layout for people who work from home.
How to judge a gated community (moo baan)
Most Nonthaburi houses are sold inside a village with a juristic person or committee that charges monthly or annual fees for security, roads and common areas. Ask for the fee schedule, check how well the roads and drainage are maintained, and talk to a neighbour or two. A well-run village is a large part of the value.
- Flood and drainage. Parts of central Thailand near Bangkok flooded badly in 2011. Ask the village about the history of the specific street and what improvements have been made.
- Rail access. Measure real travel time to the nearest MRT station, not the distance on a map.
- Schools and hospitals. Draw a 20 to 30 minute radius on the places you will actually use.
- Resale liquidity. Larger, established villages tend to be easier to sell later.
Understanding land size in Thailand
Plots are quoted in rai, ngan and square wah. One square wah is 4 square metres, 100 square wah make a ngan, and 4 ngan make a rai. A typical townhome plot is a few dozen square wah; a spacious detached house might sit on 100 square wah or more.
How a foreigner buys a house in Nonthaburi
The most common route is a registered lease of up to 30 years on the land, with ownership of the building documented separately. A Thai spouse can also hold land, with legal advice and the usual Land Office declarations. Read the full picture in Can foreigners buy property in Thailand? and the step-by-step process.
Documents to ask for. Land title deed (chanote where available), building permit and completion certificate, house registration papers, village fee receipts and any mortgage release. Your lawyer should verify each against the Land Office record.
If apartments and shared amenities suit you better, see condos for sale in Nonthaburi, which foreigners can own freehold within the quota.
Frequently asked questions
How much land comes with a house in Nonthaburi?
It varies widely. Townhomes sit on small plots, while detached houses range from compact lots to large gardens. Plot size is quoted in square wah, where one square wah equals four square metres.
Is flooding a concern in Nonthaburi?
It is worth checking. Nonthaburi lies in the Chao Phraya floodplain, and flood exposure differs by street and village. Ask neighbours and the village office, and check elevation and drainage in person.
Can I buy a Nonthaburi house on a lease?
Yes. A lease of up to 30 years registered at the Land Office is the standard route for foreigners. The lease and building ownership should be reviewed by an independent Thai lawyer.
What documents prove I am buying the right house?
The land title deed, building permit and completion certificate, house registration and evidence that no mortgage or other burden remains on the land. Your lawyer checks them against Land Office records.