An Affidavit of Foreign Law is a pivotal yet often misunderstood legal instrument within Thailand's judicial and administrative framework. For foreign nationals, expatriates, and businesses operating in the Kingdom, understanding its function is not merely a matter of legal curiosity but a practical necessity. This document serves as the primary bridge between a foreign legal […]
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 […]