Khlong San, Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand
Guide Price
$964,499
฿31,500,000 THB · $618/sqft
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
2
SIZE
1561 sq ft
Description
The River Condominium emerges as a luxury riverfront condo, offering both sales and rental opportunities. Nestled along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok's Khlong Ton Sai District. This freehold project by Raimon Land, acclaimed for its architectural excellence, comprises two high-rise towers with stunning river and cityscape views. It has been recognized with prestigious awards for its luxurious appeal...
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Bangkok
One of the best bang-for-your-buck cities in Asia -- a comfortable expat lifestyle runs $2,000-$3,000/month, with world-class street food for $1-2 and a modern BTS/MRT transit system. Huge expat community, excellent private hospitals, and neighborhoods like Thonglor and Asoke cater to foreigners, though the language barrier is real outside tourist zones. The heat and humidity take adjustment, but the low cost of living and vibrant city life keep Americans coming back.
Street food that costs a dollar and tastes like a revelation, temples glowing gold at dawn, and a warmth — in both climate and culture — that makes leaving feel like a personal betrayal.
Visa
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) — 5-year multiple-entry visa for remote workers, ~$275-1,150. Requires 500,000 THB (~$14,500) in savings. Each entry allows 180 days + 180-day extension. Thailand Elite Visa is the premium option — 5-20 year visa, $16,000-60,000, no income requirements.
Learn more: Digital Nomad Visas: Where You Can Live & Work in 2026→Key Fact
Staying over 180 days in a calendar year makes you a Thai tax resident. The DTV is categorized as a tourist visa so it does not automatically trigger tax obligations, but the 180-day rule still applies. Private healthcare is excellent and cheap (~$50 for a doctor visit).
Learn more: The $126,500 Tax Break for Americans Abroad→Thailand at a glance
How Thailand scores for American expats
Cost of buying in Thailand
Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property
Closing Costs
3-6% of purchase price
- ·Transfer fee: 2% (often split)
- ·Stamp duty: 0.5%
- ·Withholding tax: 1%
- ·Specific business tax: 3.3% (if owned < 5 years)
Annual Costs
Property Tax
0.01-0.1% of assessed value (very low)
Insurance
฿3,000-8,000/yr
HOA / Condo Fees
฿2,000-8,000/mo for condos
Good to Know
Agent Fees
Seller pays (3-5%)
Foreign Buyer Note
Foreigners CANNOT own land. Can own condo units (max 49% foreign quota per building). Houses require leasehold or Thai company structure.
Legal help in Thailand
Hire your own attorney — not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.
Need a local attorney in Thailand?
We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.
Next steps for moving to Thailand
Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.
Understand the buying rules
Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.
Sort out your visa
Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.
Plan your finances
Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.
Know your tax obligations
US citizens are taxed on worldwide income. You'll need to file US taxes from abroad and may owe local taxes too.
Set up healthcare
Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.
Run the full checklist
Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.
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