Foreign buyer's guide · Retirement
Thailand has been the largest retirement-visa market in Asia for two decades. Five visa paths, three corridors, dozens of full-service buildings designed for foreign retirees. We help you pick the combination that matches your healthcare, lifestyle, and capital-preservation needs.
Three visa pathways for retirees
Non-Imm O Retirement
50+ years old. THB 800k in a Thai bank account or THB 65k monthly income. Renewed annually. The standard pathway.
LTR · Wealthy Pensioner
10-year visa. $80k+ annual passive income, $250k Thai investment optional. Tax incentives. The premium retirement track.
Thailand Privilege (Elite)
Pre-paid 5 to 20 years. THB 900k to 5M+. No income proof. Premium concierge service. For retirees who want zero administrative friction.
Where retirees live
Bangkok central
Best for healthcare access (Bumrungrad, Samitivej, BNH). Sukhumvit / Sathorn / Lumpini. International quality, full-service, walking-distance amenities.
Hua Hin
Coastal retirement haven. Lower cost than Bangkok, established expat community, royal-family-favoured. Good resale liquidity.
Chiang Mai
Lowest cost of retirement. Cooler climate, mountain setting, large expat community. Limited new luxury inventory but strong demand.
Calm, full-service, hospital-proximate
Phrom Phong · Off-plan · foreign quota available · Q3 2027
The Estelle Phrom Phong
6.4% net yield · 8.2% p.a.
Thonglor · New build · 7 foreign units · move-in ready
Tela Thonglor
6.1% net yield · 7.5% p.a.
Asok · Resale · in-place lease · day-one yield
Ashton Asoke · 2-bed resale (Soi 21)
5.9% net yield · 6% p.a.
Thonglor · Boutique · low-density · Thonglor lifestyle
Noble Form Thonglor
6.2% net yield · 7.2% p.a.
Riverside · Off-plan · branded ultra-luxury · 2027
The Residences at Mandarin Oriental
5.4% net yield · 8.5% p.a.
Thonglor · Off-plan · iconic design · 2026
The Monument Thong Lo
6% net yield · 7.5% p.a.
Phrom Phong · Off-plan · BTS 200m · 2027
Life Phrom Phong
5.9% net yield · 7.8% p.a.
Asok · New build · BTS 100m · 12 foreign units
Rhythm Asoke
6% net yield · 7% p.a.
Phrom Phong · Off-plan · embassy district · 2027
Noble Around Sukhumvit 33
5.8% net yield · 7.6% p.a.
Asok · New build · pet-friendly · 9 foreign units
The Esse Asoke
6.1% net yield · 6.8% p.a.
Sathorn · Off-plan · value-Sathorn · 2028
Lumpini Suite Sathorn
5.6% net yield · 6.5% p.a.
Silom · Off-plan · Sansiri · Silom 2027
Silom Edge
5.7% net yield · 6.8% p.a.
Silom · Resale · branded ultra-luxury · MahaNakhon
Ritz-Carlton Residences MahaNakhon
5.5% net yield · 6.5% p.a.
Sathorn · Off-plan · branded wellness luxury · 2027
Banyan Tree Residences
5.4% net yield · 7.5% p.a.
Lumpini · Resale · trophy asset · Wireless Road
98 Wireless
4.8% net yield · 6% p.a.
Riverside · Resale · ICONSIAM riverside · trophy
Magnolias Waterfront Residences (ICONSIAM)
5% net yield · 6.5% p.a.
Thonglor · Off-plan · Park Hyatt branded · 2027
Park Hyatt Residences Bangkok
5.5% net yield · 7.8% p.a.
Phayathai · New build · ARL access · value entry
XT Phayathai
5.6% net yield · 6.5% p.a.
Rama 4 · Off-plan · rising Rama 4 corridor · 2027
Knightsbridge Space Sukhumvit-Rama 4
5.8% net yield · 7.5% p.a.
Rama 9 · Resale · CBD-East · day-one yield
Belle Grand Rama 9
6.5% net yield · 6.8% p.a.
Rama 9 · Resale · 3M-baht entry · 7%+ net yield
Lumpini Park Rama 9 · Ratchada
7.2% net yield · 5.5% p.a.
Rama 9 · Off-plan · phase 1 pricing · pet-friendly
The Niche Pride Rama 9
6% net yield · 7.8% p.a.
Rama 4 · New build · Chula corridor · 91% occupancy
Ideo Q Chula-Samyan
5.8% net yield · 7% p.a.
Silom · New build · MRT-direct · CBD corridor
Ashton Chula-Silom
5.7% net yield · 6.8% p.a.
Silom · Resale · loft format · creative-industry tenant
The Lofts Silom
5.5% net yield · 6.5% p.a.
Lumpini · Resale · entry tier · 6.8% net
Lumpini Place Rama 4-Ratchadaphisek
6.8% net yield · 5% p.a.
Lumpini · Resale · CBD interchange · sticky tenants
Saladaeng One
5.8% net yield · 6.5% p.a.
Phayathai · Resale · ARL-direct · airport in 25min
Ideo Mobi Phayathai
6.4% net yield · 6% p.a.
Thonglor · Off-plan · Thonglor 13 · pet-friendly
Culture Thonglor
6% net yield · 7.5% p.a.
Thonglor · New build · luxury · Thonglor lifestyle
Hyde Heritage Thonglor
5.6% net yield · 7% p.a.
Thonglor · Off-plan · phase 1 · Thonglor entry
Park Origin Thonglor
5.9% net yield · 7.8% p.a.
Phra Khanong · Resale · BTS-direct · Cloud-11 corridor
Ideo Sukhumvit 93
6.7% net yield · 8% p.a.
Phrom Phong · Off-plan · pre-launch · Sukhumvit 30 corner
Noble Emmerse Phrom Phong
5.9% net yield · 7.8% p.a.
Phrom Phong · Off-plan · ultra-luxury · 72 units only
Raimon Sukhumvit 38 Residences
5.4% net yield · 8% p.a.
Thonglor · Off-plan · phase 1 · 24/7 co-sharing brand
XT 10 Ekkamai
6.1% net yield · 7.5% p.a.
Asok · New build · CBD-East · AP Thailand quality
Life Asoke Hype
6.2% net yield · 6.8% p.a.
Retirement plan
We send a 5-property shortlist by corridor, with cost-of-living estimates, healthcare proximity, and visa pathway recommended for your profile.