Junsuda - 26 June 2020
Thailand Land Titles
There are a few different land titles in Thailand.It is basically only possible to register rights with the Land Department and obtain official building approval over land with a confirmed right of possession “Nor.Sor.3” land title or a full ownership title “Nor.Sor.4.Jor” which is known as a “Chanote”.
The most secure land title offering full individual ownership in Thailand is the Chanote/Nor.Sor.4.Jor followed by the Nor Sor 3 Gor and Nor Sor 3 Khor which offer confirmed rights of possession.
The Nor Sor 3 without extension is less desirable , because of the lesser rights and survey status.
At Natai Beach Real Estate we only deal with Chanote, Nor Sor 3 Gor and Nor Sor 3 Kor titled land.
A Sor Kor 1 land document is a notification form of possession of land and has little real rights associated with it.
It entitles the holder to occupy and use the land usually for agriculture.
Nor Sor 2
The N.or Sor 2 is a consent letter issued by the land department to the holder. This document entitles the holder to occupy and use the land for a temporary period of time.
Nor Sor 3
The NOr Sor 3 title deed shows a person's right to possess the plot of land, but the land borders must be confirmed with the neighboring plots. There are no numbered concrete posts which are hammered into the ground to mark the boundaries of the land. The name showing on the title is the person who has the right to the land and has the legal right to possess the land.
It is possible to register a sale or lease and apply and obtain approval to build on this land.
The owner may burden the land (mortgage, lease, etc.) and register this with the Land Department. The land may be sold subject to a 30-day public notice period.
A problem with the Nor Sor 3 title (as opposed to a Chanote or Nor Sor Saam Gor title) is that it is not true land ownership or a confirmed right of possession but a right of possession over the land area without an accurate surveyed boundary which often leads to boundary disputes.
Nor Sor Saam 3 Gor
The Nor Sor 3 Gor has the same legal basis as the Nor. Sor 3 but the boundaries of the land are defined and the land is accurately surveyed in relation to neighbouring land areas, the right of use has been confirmed and it is possible subdivide the land into smaller plots.
Nor Sor 3 Khor
The Nor Sor 3 Kor is similar to the Nor Sor 3 Gor however is surveyed and issued in an area which has no parcel points set by using an aerial survey. This document issued by land officer. There are no restrictions for the use of the land and it is possible to subdivide the land into smaller plots.
Nor Sor 4 Jor is usually just called a “Chanote“
The Chanote is a certificate of true ownership for land and the only true ownership land title deed.
Land held under Chanotes are GPS plotted in relation to a national survey grid and marked by unique numbered marker posts set in the ground.
Chanote titles are common in the more developed areas. There are no general restrictions on the use and the land can be sub-divided.
