Thai Work Permit
A Thai work permit is a mandatory legal authorization for foreigners who wish to work or engage in any form of employment or business activity in Thailand. Thai labor law takes a strict view of foreign employment, and working without a valid work permit—even for short-term, unpaid, or remote activities—can result in serious penalties. Understanding […]
Muslim Marriage in Thailand
Muslim marriage in Thailand operates within a unique dual legal framework that recognizes Islamic family law alongside Thailand’s general civil law system. While Thailand is predominantly governed by the Civil and Commercial Code (CCC), special provisions apply to Muslim family matters in certain provinces, allowing Islamic principles to govern marriage, divorce, and inheritance for Muslims. […]
Business Visa in Thailand
Business Visa in Thailand. The Non-Immigrant “B” (Business) visa is the standard entry route for foreigners who intend to work, manage, invest or be seconded to a company in Thailand. It is the immigration gateway — not the work authorization itself — and must be paired with a Thai work permit (and, where relevant, a […]
Property and Real Estate Disputes in Thailand
Property and real estate disputes in Thailand are common, commercially consequential and often document-driven. Because Thailand’s Land Department registry system, title classes and administrative procedures determine legal priority and enforcement, disputes typically turn on title type, registration status, documentary proof and whether parties followed Land Office and statutory formalities. This guide explains the main causes […]
Escrow Accounts in Thailand
Escrow Accounts in Thailand. Escrow is a neutral, contractual mechanism where a third party (the escrow agent) holds funds, documents or other assets until pre-agreed conditions are met. In Thailand the framework for formal escrow arrangements is statutory — parties can use escrow to reduce counterparty risk in property pre-sales, construction and project finance, M&A […]
Filing of Divorce in Thailand
Divorce is often one of the most emotionally and legally challenging experiences in a person’s life. In Thailand, divorce is not only the dissolution of a marriage but also the settlement of property rights, parental authority, and financial responsibilities. The process is governed by the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (CCC), which sets out the […]
Types of Marriage Registration in Thailand
Marriage in Thailand is not only a celebration of love and union but also a legal contract that establishes the rights and obligations of spouses under Thai law. While many couples focus on traditional wedding ceremonies, it is the marriage registration that gives a marriage legal recognition in Thailand. Without registration, a marriage is not […]
Litigation in Thailand
Litigation in Thailand refers to the formal process of resolving disputes through the Thai court system. It covers civil, criminal, administrative, and specialized matters. While the Thai legal system is based on a codified civil law framework, court procedures draw from both civil and common law traditions. This guide examines the legal basis, types of […]
