Author Archive: Siam Legal International

Siam Legal is an international law firm with experienced lawyers, attorneys, and solicitors both in Thailand law and international law. This Thailand law firm offers comprehensive legal services in Thailand to both local and foreign clients for Litigation such as civil & criminal cases, labor disputes, commercial cases, divorce, adoption, extradition, fraud, and drug cases. Other legal expertise of the law firm varied in cases involving corporate law such as company registration & Thailand BOI, family law, property law, and private investigation.

Appealing for Visa Overstays or Revocation in Thailand

Foreign residents in Thailand must exercise caution when it comes to overstaying their visas, as doing so may result in expulsion from the country. If a visa is revoked for overstaying, there are a few exceptions that allow visitors to extend their stay. In such circumstances, individuals with valid reasons must appeal to the Immigration […]

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Consequences of Being Blacklisted in Thailand

Blacklist Lifting and Re-Entry to Thailand After your name subject to the blacklist is lifted under Section 12 of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979), you may be able to re-enter Thailand. However, the immigration officer will heavily monitor you due to your history of being blacklisted. If you recommit an offense, you will be […]

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Exclusion from Thailand

Overstaying in Thailand Should you surrender or be arrested by authorities, your name will be on the blacklist and you will be deported and excluded from Thailand. The length of the blacklist depends on the period of overstay. Length of Blacklist After Surrendering Overstaying for more than 90 days will subject you to be excluded […]

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Immigration Detention Center of Thailand

The Immigration Detention Center (IDC) If you overstay or violate Thai immigration laws, you will be detained at the Immigration Detention Center.  Inside the IDC: An Overview The IDC’s facility has a limited space with no privacy, in which inmates are squeezed together in a small cell, taking turns to sleep. Fortunately, there is a […]

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Justifications to Divorce in Thailand

Grounds of Divorce Section 1516 of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code outlines a range of situations that qualify as legitimate grounds for divorce. These encompass:   Adultery: When one spouse engages in extramarital affairs, it serves as grounds for divorce. Misconduct: Instances of misconduct leading to severe shame, animosity, substantial injury, or disrupting cohabitation […]

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Methods of Uncontested Divorce in Thailand

Mutual Divorce Section 1514 of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (TCCC) lays down specific conditions that need to be satisfied for a divorce to be considered mutually agreed upon: Written Mutual Consent: Both spouses must express their mutual agreement to end the marriage in written form. This written consent is a crucial element to […]

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Procedure of the Immigration Bureau in Thailand

In-Person Report for Staying in Thailand More Than 90 Days Once you submit all of the required documents through the postal service, here is the process the immigration office will undertake according to Sections 37(5) and 76 of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979): The Immigration Bureau receives and verifies the documents Inform the immigrant […]

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Long-Term Stay Compliance Thailand

Reporting to the Immigration Division A person who holds a Thai long-term visa and stays in Thailand for more than 90 days must report to the Immigration Division at every 90 days interval, according to Section 37(5) of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979). Ways to Report with the Immigration Division In-person Designating a proxy […]

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Procedure for Applying for Thai Permanent Residency in 2024

Here is a general guide on how to apply for Permanent Residency in Thailand. To apply for Permanent Residency in Thailand, follow these general steps: Eligibility Criteria: Hold a non-immigrant visa for at least three consecutive years. Maintain a valid visa at the time of application. Meet financial requirements and have a clean criminal record. […]

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Succession and Inheritance in Thailand

What is Succession? Succession is a transfer of rights and obligations from the testator to the heirs, who can exercise their rights when the testator is deceased as defined in the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (TCCC). What is Inheritance? Inheritance can be assets, rights, or obligations designated by the testator, in writing, to specific […]

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