Title Deeds in Thailand
Title deeds in Thailand are one of the most important legal documents in any property transaction. Whether purchasing land, a house, a condominium, or investing in real estate development, understanding Thai land title deeds is essential for both Thai nationals and foreign investors. Thailand’s land ownership system is highly structured, but it is also complex, […]
Personal Data Protection Act
The Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) represents Thailand’s comprehensive legal framework for the protection of personal data. Modeled in part after international standards such as the General Data Protection Regulation, the PDPA establishes clear rules governing the collection, use, disclosure, and storage of personal information. Fully enforced since June 2022, the law significantly impacts businesses, […]
Muslim Marriage in Thailand
Muslim marriage in Thailand operates within a dual legal framework that combines national civil law with Islamic family law in specific provinces. While Thailand is a predominantly Buddhist country, it recognizes Islamic family and inheritance law for Muslims in certain southern provinces. Understanding how Muslim marriage is regulated, registered, and enforced is essential for Thai […]
Affidavit of Foreign Law
An Affidavit of Foreign Law is a critical legal instrument in Thailand whenever a legal issue depends on the content or effect of a foreign legal system. Because Thai authorities and courts do not automatically apply or recognize foreign law, parties relying on non-Thai legal rules must formally prove what that foreign law is and […]
Marital Property in Thailand
Marital Property in Thailand. Understanding how Thailand treats marital property matters for couples who are planning marriage, buying property, running a business together, or facing separation. Thai law creates clear presumptions about what belongs to whom, sets strict formal rules for changing the default regime, and contains specific traps for mixed-nationality couples (especially where foreign […]
Contract Review in Thailand
Contract Review in Thailand. A thoughtful contract review in Thailand is more than legal proofreading — it is a risk-management exercise that combines Thai statutory rules, commercial practice, enforceability analysis, and regulatory checks specific to the subject matter (real estate, services, distribution, M&A, government procurement, etc.). This guide explains what to check, why it matters […]
Superficies in Thailand
Superficies in Thailand. Under Thailand’s Civil and Commercial Code, a right of superficies lets one person be the owner of buildings, structures or plantations on land owned by someone else. It’s a statutory real right (not just a loose contract) when properly created and registered, and is governed by Sections 1410–1416 of the Code. Why […]
Property Mortgages in Thailand
Property Mortgages in Thailand. Mortgages are the primary mechanism for securing loans against immovable property in Thailand. For buyers, investors, and lenders, understanding how mortgages are created, enforced, and ranked under Thai law is essential. This article explains the statutory framework, registration process, lender and borrower obligations, enforcement procedures, and practical considerations unique to the […]
Breach of Contract in Thailand
Breach of Contract in Thailand. Contractual relationships form the backbone of commercial and private dealings in Thailand. As a civil law jurisdiction, Thailand’s legal approach to contract enforcement and remedies for breach is codified in the Civil and Commercial Code (CCC). The system favors predictability and formalism, emphasizing written agreements, good faith, and causation of […]
Thailand Legal Services
Thailand legal services industry operates within a codified civil law framework that blends traditional legal norms with modern administrative processes. Legal service providers in Thailand range from solo Thai practitioners and notarial attorneys to full-service law firms and foreign consulting entities. Legal representation, licensing, and scope of services are regulated by the Lawyers Act B.E. […]