Property and Real Estate Disputes in Thailand
Property and real estate disputes in Thailand arise from a complex intersection of land laws, contractual obligations, registration systems, and family and inheritance rules. Thailand’s property regime is highly formalistic, and many disputes stem from misunderstandings about ownership rights, registration requirements, and enforceability. Both Thai nationals and foreign investors frequently encounter legal challenges involving land, […]
Translation and Legalization in Thailand
Translation and Legalization in Thailand. Getting a foreign or Thai document accepted by an official body usually requires two separate things done right: an accurate, admissible translation, and a correct chain of authentication (legalization) that proves the original signature or seal is genuine. Mistakes — wrong order, the wrong certifier, or informal translations — are […]
U.S.-Thai Treaty of Amity Companies
The Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations between the United States and Thailand, signed in 1966, is one of the most significant agreements facilitating trade and investment between the two nations. The treaty grants American citizens and companies special rights and privileges to operate businesses in Thailand on an almost equal footing with Thai nationals. […]
Registering a Company Under the Thailand Board of Investment
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) serves as a key government agency under the Office of the Prime Minister, designed to promote both domestic and foreign investment in Thailand. Through generous tax incentives, relaxed foreign ownership restrictions, and simplified visa and work permit processes, the BOI aims to attract companies that contribute to the country’s economic […]
Thailand Privilege Visa
The Thailand Privilege Visa—previously known as the Thailand Elite Visa—is a long-term multiple-entry visa designed to provide foreigners with an extended right to stay in Thailand, along with exclusive privileges and services. Administered by the Thailand Privilege Card Company Limited (TPC), a state-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the program attracts investors, […]
Mergers and Acquisitions in Thailand
Mergers and acquisitions in Thailand are key drivers of corporate growth, market consolidation, and foreign direct investment. They offer opportunities for companies to expand, diversify, or restructure. However, M&A transactions in Thailand are governed by a complex legal and regulatory framework that requires careful structuring, due diligence, and compliance to succeed. This article provides an […]
Thailand Income Tax
Thailand income tax system is governed by the Revenue Code B.E. 2481 (1938), which provides the legal foundation for personal and corporate income taxation. The system is administered by the Revenue Department (Ministry of Finance), responsible for issuing tax regulations, collecting taxes, conducting audits, and enforcing compliance. Thailand employs a progressive income tax system for […]
Thailand SMART Visa
The Thailand SMART Visa is a long-term visa program introduced in 2018 as part of the government’s strategic initiative to attract foreign experts, executives, investors, and startup entrepreneurs in targeted “S-Curve” industries. Developed jointly by the Board of Investment (BOI), Immigration Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Labour, the SMART Visa is distinct […]
Servitudes in Thailand
Servitudes in Thailand. Servitudes, known in Thai as สิทธิเก็บกิน (Sitthi Kep Kin), are legal rights that allow one party to use or benefit from another party’s property without owning it. These rights are an essential aspect of property law in Thailand, providing flexibility and utility in land use and ownership. Servitudes can be established for […]
Consumer Protection Act
The Consumer Protection Act B.E. 2522 (1979) is Thailand’s primary legislation that safeguards consumer rights, regulates business practices, and ensures fair trade. The law establishes mechanisms to address fraud, misleading advertisements, defective products, and unfair contract terms, providing consumers with legal recourse against unethical business activities. Thailand’s Consumer Protection Board (CPB), under the Office of […]