The Thailand Privilege Visa—formerly known as the Thailand Elite Visa—is a long-term residency program designed to attract high-net-worth individuals, frequent travelers, retirees, and global professionals seeking a stable, flexible, and legally secure way to reside in Thailand. Administered by a government-affiliated entity under the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the program offers extended stay privileges paired […]
Child legitimation in Thailand is a legal process that establishes a lawful parent–child relationship between a father and a child born out of wedlock. Under Thai law, a child born to unmarried parents is legally recognized as the child of the mother only, unless and until legitimation occurs. Legitimation has far-reaching consequences: it affects parental […]
Property Mortgages in Thailand. Mortgages are the principal form of real-estate security in Thailand. They create a real right in favor of a creditor and, when properly documented and registered, give the lender priority against other claimants. This guide explains how Thai mortgages are created and registered, the different mortgageable interests (land, structures, leaseholds, condo […]
Child adoption in Thailand is a legally and ethically sensitive process governed by Thai statute, administrative procedure, and—for intercountry cases—international conventions. Whether pursued by Thai nationals, foreign residents in Thailand, or families abroad seeking to adopt a Thai child, the process is designed to protect the child’s best interests, ensure proper parental consent or termination […]
Last Will and Testament in Thailand. Estate planning in Thailand requires more than simply writing down your wishes. A last will and testament (Moradok) is the primary legal instrument through which an individual disposes of property upon death. Thailand’s Civil and Commercial Code (CCC), Book V on Succession, provides a structured but rigid framework for […]
The Business Visa in Thailand, formally categorized under the Non-Immigrant “B” Visa, serves as the legal gateway for foreign nationals seeking to engage in business activities, employment, company representation, or investment management in the Kingdom. It is not a standalone work authorization but rather the first layer of legal entry, upon which work rights and […]
Thailand SMART Visa program is a special visa initiative launched in 2018 to attract highly skilled foreign professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, and investors in targeted industries. It is intended to address long-term national development goals under Thailand 4.0, a strategy designed to transform the economy into an innovation-driven model. Unlike standard non-immigrant visas, the SMART Visa […]
Title Deeds in Thailand. Land ownership and real estate rights in Thailand are evidenced through a structured hierarchy of land title deeds, each reflecting a distinct level of legal recognition and enforceability. These titles are issued and maintained by the Department of Lands (DoL), a division of the Ministry of Interior, and are governed by […]
Thailand income tax regime is governed by the Revenue Code B.E. 2481 (1938) and administered by the Revenue Department of the Ministry of Finance. The Thai tax system follows a self-assessment model, under which individuals and companies are responsible for calculating and reporting their taxable income annually. The core principle of the personal income tax […]
Litigation in Thailand follows a civil law system, meaning legal disputes are resolved through written laws and judicial decisions, rather than precedents. The Thai legal system is structured, procedural, and hierarchical, with different courts handling various types of cases. This article provides an in-depth exploration of litigation in Thailand, including key legal procedures, court structures, […]