Is property expensive in Thailand? Average rental and housing prices in Bangkok in USD: For a condo, you can expect to pay around $198,000, which is more expensive than Phuket, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, and even Krabi. For a house, you'll pay $383,000. Can foreigners buy a house in Thailand? In general, foreigners cannot buy land directly in Thailand. In a nutshell, Thai law prohibits...