Muslim Marriage in Thailand
Muslim marriage in Thailand operates within a unique dual legal framework that combines Islamic religious principles with the country’s civil law system. While Thailand is predominantly Buddhist, it recognizes the religious and cultural rights of its Muslim population, particularly in the southern provinces where Islamic family law plays a significant role in governing marriage, divorce, […]
Thai Work Permit
A Thai work permit is a legal authorization that allows a foreign national to work in Thailand. Regardless of visa status, most foreigners are prohibited from engaging in employment or business activities without a valid work permit issued by the Thai authorities. Thailand strictly enforces its labor and immigration laws, and violations can result in […]
Affidavit of Foreign Law
Affidavit of Foreign Law. When a Thai court, administrative body or arbitral tribunal must apply the law of another jurisdiction, the standard way to prove that foreign law is by a sworn affidavit of foreign law (an expert, notarized statement describing what the foreign law is and how it applies). Done correctly it short-circuits uncertainty […]
Marital Property in Thailand
Marital property in Thailand is governed by clear statutory rules but decided in practice by documentary proof, timing and careful tracing. The central legal distinction — Sin Somros (marital property) versus Sin Suan Tua (separate property) — looks simple on paper: assets acquired during marriage are presumed marital; assets owned before marriage or received as […]
Last Will and Testament in Thailand
A carefully drafted Thai will reduces delay, cost and family friction after death — especially where Thai-situated assets (land, condominiums, bank accounts, company shares) are involved. Below is a focused, practical guide that explains: the five statutory will forms and their evidential strength; the exact formalities that routinely cause problems; how public (Amphur) wills work […]
Thailand Income Tax
Thailand Income Tax. Personal income tax (PIT) for individuals. This article focuses on the rules that most often trip up residents, long-stayers, and cross-border earners, with worked examples and direct references to Thai law and administrative guidance. 1) Tax residency and what Thailand taxes Thailand taxes residents on Thai-source income and—crucially—on foreign-source income when it is […]
Multiple Entry Tourist Visa
Thailand’s Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) is a specific visa class issued to foreign nationals seeking to visit the Kingdom multiple times within a defined time frame for tourism purposes only. It is governed by ministerial regulations under the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979) and relevant notifications of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). The […]
Mergers and Acquisitions in Thailand
Mergers and Acquisitions in Thailand. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are strategic tools used by domestic and international investors to expand operations, enter new markets, achieve vertical or horizontal integration, and gain competitive advantage. In Thailand, M&A activity is regulated by a combination of commercial law, sector-specific legislation, and foreign investment controls. As a civil law […]
Translation and Legalization in Thailand
Translation and Legalization in Thailand. In Thailand, official documents in foreign languages are not legally admissible for use with government agencies, courts, or registrars unless they are properly translated and legalized. Translation and legalization are essential for foreign individuals and companies involved in immigration, litigation, commercial registration, property acquisition, marriage, adoption, and numerous other legal […]
Thailand Privilege Visa
The Thailand Privilege Visa—formerly known as the Thailand Elite Visa—is a government-administered long-term residency program offering foreign nationals a legal basis for extended stay in the Kingdom of Thailand. It is structured as a non-immigrant visa (PE visa) attached to membership in a paid privilege program, administered exclusively by Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. (TPC), […]