Property and Real Estate Disputes in Thailand
Thailand’s dynamic property market attracts not only Thai nationals but also foreigners who invest in condominiums, lease land, or enter into joint ventures with Thai partners. While the law provides clear structures for property ownership, restrictions on foreign ownership, and contractual rights, disputes often arise. Property and real estate conflicts in Thailand can involve ownership […]
Servitudes in Thailand
Servitudes in Thailand. A servitude is a real right registered over one piece of land (the servient property) for the benefit of another piece of land (the dominant property). It grants the owner of the dominant land specific usage rights over the servient land, such as rights of way, drainage, or utility access. In Thailand, […]
Thailand SMART Visa
Thailand SMART Visa is a long-term visa category introduced in 2018 through Cabinet Resolution as part of the government’s effort to attract high-level foreign talent, investors, startup entrepreneurs, and executives into technology-driven and strategic sectors. Developed in support of the Thailand 4.0 economic policy framework, the SMART Visa deviates from traditional Non-Immigrant visa classes by […]
Escrow Accounts in Thailand
Escrow Accounts in Thailand. An escrow account is a financial and legal mechanism in which money or documents are held by a neutral third party (an “escrow agent”) pending the fulfillment of agreed conditions between contracting parties. In Thailand, the provision of escrow services is regulated primarily under the Escrow Act B.E. 2551 (2008), and […]
Thailand Income Tax
Thailand Income Tax. Thailand’s personal income tax (PIT) and corporate income tax (CIT) systems are essential considerations for individuals and businesses operating or residing in the country.Failure to comply can result in severe penalties, including back taxes, fines, and criminal charges. Accurate knowledge of tax liabilities, filing obligations, and available deductions is critical. The primary […]
Property Leasehold in Thailand
Property Leasehold in Thailand. Thailand’s property leasehold system is a crucial legal mechanism for foreigners who wish to acquire long-term rights to land and real estate. Due to foreign ownership restrictions on land, leasehold agreements serve as an alternative to freehold property ownership. However, leaseholds in Thailand have specific legal limitations, renewal challenges, and regulatory […]
Translation and Legalization in Thailand
Translation and legalization in Thailand documents are essential processes for foreigners and businesses dealing with official matters. Whether you are applying for a visa, work permit, business registration, marriage registration, or court proceedings, official documents issued in a foreign language must be translated into Thai and legalized to be recognized by Thai authorities. Similarly, Thai […]
Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa
Thailand Long-term Resident Visa is not a conventional immigration document; it is a structured legal residency framework introduced in 2022, designed to attract high-value foreign nationals who can contribute to the country’s economic growth, innovation landscape, or demographic sustainability. Implemented through a Cabinet resolution and administered via the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) and the Immigration […]
Sales Contract Review in Thailand
The Thai Civil and Commercial Code, which establishes the rules for the creation, interpretation, and enforcement of contracts, governs sales agreements in Thailand. Any sales contract should be carefully reviewed before being signed to make sure that all terms and conditions are outlined and that both parties are aware of their rights and obligations. When […]
Setting Up Last Will and Testament in Thailand
Among the issues that are often faced by foreigners residing in Thailand is estate planning. This is a process by which the attorney and client work together to structure the distribution of assets in the event of a death. This includes drafting a last will and testament that complies with Thai laws and serves the […]