To engage in litigation in Thailand is to navigate a meticulously structured, formalistic, and often protracted journey through a legal system that defies easy categorization. While often described as a civil law jurisdiction—owing to its foundation in written codes inherited from European legal traditions—Thai litigation practice reveals a unique hybrid character. It blends inquisitorial judicial […]

Title Deeds in Thailand. A title deed (Thailand: chanote, nor sor series, etc.) is the foundational legal document that proves an individual’s or company’s rights in immovable property. Thailand has a layered system of land titles that affects certainty of ownership, ability to mortgage, development potential and the level of due diligence required in any […]

Establishing a Thai Limited Company is one of the most common and preferred ways for both local and foreign investors to conduct business in Thailand. A limited company offers a well-structured, legally recognized, and flexible business entity that provides limited liability protection to its shareholders, a formal corporate structure, and a clear legal framework under […]

A Representative Office allows a foreign company to carry out limited, non-revenue-generating activities in Thailand, primarily to support the parent company’s business interests abroad. It serves as a legal entity under Thai law, providing a platform to research the local market, coordinate business activities, and liaise with local clients or partners—without engaging in direct trade […]

Planning for the future is an important part of ensuring that one’s assets and loved ones are properly protected. In Thailand, the laws governing wills and inheritance are designed to provide an orderly distribution of a deceased person’s property according to their wishes—or, in the absence of a will, according to statutory provisions. Whether you […]

Escrow Accounts in Thailand. An escrow arrangement places funds, documents or other assets with a neutral third party — the escrow agent — to be held and released only when clearly defined conditions are met. In Thailand escrow is an established, regulated legal mechanism used most often in real-estate deals, large commercial contracts, M&A and […]

Tourist Visa in Thailand. Thailand attracts millions of visitors every year, and while many nationalities enjoy visa-free entry for short stays, a Tourist Visa remains the main legal pathway for longer leisure travel, family visits, and non-business short-term stays. The rules are not complex in principle, but in practice they vary by nationality, embassy, and […]

The Thailand Privilege Visa is a long-stay visa program administered under the supervision of Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports, designed to attract affluent foreign nationals seeking residency benefits in exchange for a membership fee. Formerly known as the Thailand Elite Visa, the program was relaunched in 2023 under the new name “Thailand Privilege Card.” […]

Property Leasehold in Thailand. In Thailand, leasehold property is a vital legal mechanism, particularly for foreign nationals who are restricted from owning land. While leasehold does not confer ownership, it grants the lessee exclusive rights to possess and use the property for a defined period. Understanding the legal basis, limitations, and practical execution of leasehold […]

Translation and Legalization in Thailand. In Thailand, legal documents in a foreign language must often be translated and legalized to be admissible in court proceedings, government filings, immigration procedures, business registrations, and cross-border transactions. The process ensures that the document’s authenticity, origin, and accuracy of translation are verified in accordance with Thai evidentiary and administrative […]