Ko Samui, Surat Thani
Koh Samui, Thailand
Guide Price
$171466
5600000 THB
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
3
Description
For Sale: Twin House with Renovation Potential in Bophut This twin house is an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to renovate for personal use or investment. Located in the desirable area of Bophut, close to Fisherman’s Village, beaches, and popular restaurants, the property offers both convenience and long-term value.
• Bedrooms: 4 • Bathrooms: 3 • Condition: Older home, ideal for renovation...
Living in Koh Samui
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: The Complete Guide to Moving to Thailand→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).
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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.
Contact Agent
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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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