Child Support in Thailand
Child support is a fundamental legal and social obligation in Thailand, designed to ensure that children receive adequate financial care regardless of their parents’ marital status or living arrangements. The purpose of child support is to protect the welfare, development, and future opportunities of children by ensuring that both parents contribute fairly to their upbringing. […]
Child Custody in Thailand
Child custody is one of the most important and sensitive aspects of family law in Thailand. It directly affects a child’s upbringing, emotional well-being, education, and overall development. In cases of divorce, separation, or parental dispute, custody arrangements determine who has the legal authority and responsibility to care for the child. Understanding the importance of […]
Muslim Marriage in Thailand
Muslim marriage in Thailand is governed by a dual legal framework that recognizes Islamic family law alongside the country’s civil law system. While Thailand is a predominantly Buddhist country, it formally acknowledges Islamic law in specific southern provinces and provides mechanisms for recognizing Muslim marriages nationwide. Understanding how Islamic principles interact with Thai statutory law […]
Marital Property in Thailand
Marital Property in Thailand. Understanding marital property in Thailand is essential for couples, advisers and anyone with cross-border family or asset planning. Thai law divides spousal property into Sin Suan Tua (personal/separate property) and Sin Somros (marital property). How those categories are defined, proven and divided — especially for mixed-nationality couples or where land and […]
Multiple Entry Tourist Visa
A Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (commonly abbreviated METV) is the most flexible short-term visa option for foreigners who plan to make several visits to Thailand within a short window while staying in the country for extended periods on each arrival. Unlike visa-exemption entries or single-entry tourist visas, the METV lets you enter and leave Thailand […]
Superficies in Thailand
Superficies in Thailand. Foreigners face significant restrictions when it comes to land ownership in Thailand. While Thai law generally prohibits foreigners from owning land outright, it does provide mechanisms that allow them to secure long-term rights of use and enjoyment. One of the most important of these mechanisms is the right of superficies. Superficies allows […]
Litigation in Thailand
Litigation in Thailand is governed by a well-defined legal framework that combines elements of civil law tradition with procedural rules specific to the Thai judiciary. While many disputes can be resolved through negotiation or arbitration, court litigation remains the final recourse when parties cannot settle their differences. This article examines Thailand’s litigation process in depth […]
Property Market in Thailand
The property market in Thailand is one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic real estate ecosystems, shaped by a blend of liberal condominium ownership laws, restrictive land policies for foreigners, rapid urbanization, and periodic state-led regulatory reforms. It operates under a framework that is simultaneously investor-friendly in certain segments (such as high-end condominiums) and tightly controlled […]
Thailand Visa Exemption
Thailand visa exemption policy allows nationals of designated countries to enter the Kingdom for short-term stays without obtaining a visa prior to arrival. These exemptions are governed by a combination of ministerial regulations, bilateral agreements, cabinet resolutions, and the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979). While often misunderstood as informal or automatic, visa-exempt entry is a […]
Thailand Elite Visa
The Thailand Elite Visa, rebranded in October 2023 as the Thailand Privilege Visa, is a long-stay residency program administered by Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. (TPC)—a state-owned enterprise under the supervision of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). It was originally established by the Cabinet under the “Thailand Elite Card Project” in 2003 and operates […]