Title deeds
Chanote vs Nor Sor 3 — Thailand title deeds explained
Not all Thai "titles" are equal. For a foreign lease, the deed underneath is everything.
Full comparison
Know what you are buying
| Title type | What it means | Rights | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chanote NS.4J | Full ownership · GPS surveyed | Sell, mortgage, lease, subdivide | ✅ BEST |
| Nor Sor 3 Gor | Confirmed possession · transferable | Stronger than NS.3 · can upgrade | ✅ GOOD |
| Nor Sor 3 | Possession certificate · less precise | Public notice · weaker boundaries | ⚠️ CAUTION |
| Sor Kor 1 | No real title | Avoid for investment or lease | ❌ AVOID |
For foreign buyers
"A lease is only as strong as the title underneath it."
Chanote is GPS-surveyed freehold — the strongest Thai land title. A lease registered against Chanote is clear and enforceable. Weaker deeds mean weaker leases.
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This plot has Chanote NS.4J
Full freehold · GPS boundaries · Thai seller · No nominee structure — the right foundation for a registered lease.
NS.4J
Chanote class
GPS
Surveyed boundaries
Freehold
Strongest category
Lease-ready
For foreign buyers
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