What is a Tabien Bahn?

A Ta.Bian.Baan or Tabien Bahn or “house book” is an administrative document that gives the address of the house and states the persons who live in it. A Tabien Bahn could, but does not need to, state the name of the owner. There are 2 types of Ta Bian Baan:

  1. The blue Ta Bian Baan (Thor.Ror.14) for Thai nationals and
  2. The yellow Ta Bian Baan (Thor.Ror.13) for foreigners.

Non-resident foreigners can usually only be registered as the owner of the house in a yellow house book.

The house book is not proof of ownership of the house, but merely an administrative document issued by the local Amphur.

A foreigner can own a house, but not the underlying land, in Thailand. You can demonstrate your ownership of the structure by showing either the official land office sale agreement, as signed at the land office, or the construction permit in your name.  Remember, the Tabien Bahn is not proof of ownership of the house.

In most cases, a Thai friend or family member can help you obtain a Tabien Bahn.  You should, however, speak with a Thai licensed attorney regarding the registration of a house.

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