Thai Law, Explained in English
Clear, practical guides to the Thai legal issues that matter most to expats and foreign clients — with statute and Supreme Court references.
Divorce in Thailand: What Evidence You Need and How Long It Takes
Filing for divorce in Thailand requires proving statutory grounds under Civil and Commercial Code Section 1516. Learn which evidence the court accepts and the 6–12 month timeline — by an English-speaking lawyer in Hat Yai-Songkhla.
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Child Custody After Divorce in Thailand: What the Court Considers
Thai courts decide custody on the best interests of the child under Civil and Commercial Code Section 1520 — not just finances — plus visitation rights. By a family lawyer in Hat Yai.
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How to Petition for an Estate Administrator in Thailand
How to petition the court to appoint an estate administrator under Civil and Commercial Code Section 1713 — who may apply, the documents required, and the 45–60 day timeline. By an inheritance lawyer in Hat Yai-Songkhla.
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Sued Over Credit Card or Loan Debt in Thailand? How to Respond
Received a court summons for credit-card debt in Thailand? Learn how to respond, the chance to negotiate lower interest, and the 2-year limitation period under Civil and Commercial Code Section 193/34 that a lawyer can raise as a defence.
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Returned Your Financed Car but Still Sued for the Shortfall?
Returned a financed car in Thailand but sued for the price shortfall? The key is whether you returned it before or after defaulting, per Supreme Court Judgment 14324/2558. By a consumer lawyer in Hat Yai.
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You Guaranteed a Loan and the Debtor Vanished — How Liable Are You?
Thailand's 2015 guarantor law protects guarantors: they can no longer be made liable as a co-debtor, and the creditor must enforce against the real debtor first, under Civil and Commercial Code Section 681/1. By a lawyer in Hat Yai.
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How to Sign a Contract Without Getting Cheated (Basic Due Diligence)
Make business contracts watertight: start with due diligence on the other party, the clauses you cannot omit, and penalty clauses the court can reduce under Civil and Commercial Code Section 383. By a business lawyer in Hat Yai.
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Online Investment Scam or Money-Draining App? How to Report and Freeze the Account
Scammed into transferring money online in Thailand? Call 1441 to freeze the mule account within 72 hours under the 2023 Cyber Crime Emergency Decree, plus how to gather evidence and file a report. By a lawyer in Hat Yai.
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Sued for Defamation Over a Facebook Post in Thailand: How Much Can They Claim?
Shaming someone on social media is defamation by publication under Thai Penal Code Section 328 — up to 2 years in prison. Even a true statement can be an offence. By a criminal lawyer in Hat Yai-Songkhla.
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Defrauded of Cryptocurrency in Thailand — Can You Take Legal Action?
Scammed in a crypto investment? You can prosecute under Thai Penal Code Section 341 together with the Computer Crime Act and the 2018 Digital Asset Decree, using blockchain tracing. By a digital-asset lawyer in Hat Yai.
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Suing for Adultery Compensation in Thailand: How Much, and What Proof? (2024 Law Update)
Claiming adultery compensation in Thailand under Civil and Commercial Code Section 1523: you must prove the third party knew your spouse was married and acted openly. 1-year limitation, plus the 2024 amendment making it gender-neutral. By a family lawyer in Hat Yai-Songkhla.
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Dismissed in Thailand: What Pay Are You Owed? Severance and Unfair Dismissal
Dismissed employees in Thailand are entitled to severance by length of service under Labour Protection Act Section 118 (up to 400 days), plus payment in lieu of notice, plus damages for unfair dismissal under Section 49. By a labour lawyer in Hat Yai-Songkhla.
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Can Foreigners Buy Land or a Condo in Thailand? Rights and Limits Explained
Foreigners can buy a condo in Thailand within the 49% quota under Condominium Act Section 19 bis, but generally cannot own land under the Land Code. Learn the 40-million-baht exception, the 30-year lease alternative, and the nominee risk. By an English-speaking lawyer in Hat Yai-Songkhla.
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