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.

Thailand Will

Forms of Will There are 5 forms of will as prescribed by the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (TCCC): An ordinary will A holograph will A public-made will A secret-made will and A verbal will Ordinary Will A will is a document written by the testator prior to death, which designates inheritance to heirs. This […]

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Legal Age of Consent in Thailand

In Thailand, the age of consent is set at 15 years old. This implies that individuals aged 14 or younger are not legally permitted to provide consent for any form of sexual activity. If an individual over the age of consent engages in a sexual act with someone below this age, it may be deemed ‘statutory rape,’ and the older person could face legal charges for violating the law.

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Are Guns Legal in Thailand?

Thailand is at a crossroads in its gun control policies, facing challenges and potential reforms. In March 2023, the outgoing Cabinet endorsed a bill to tighten gun laws, accompanied by a 180-day amnesty for unregistered firearms. Unfortunately, this initiative came to a halt with the dissolution of Parliament.

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Is Gay Marriage Legal in Thailand?

Thailand, renowned as a liberal destination for tourists, warmly embraces foreign visitors attracted by its vibrant LGBTQ+ community. However, this reputation creates an intriguing paradox in a  predominantly Buddhist country. While Thailand proudly showcases one of Asia’s most open and visible gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities, the reality for its members is marked by […]

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Is Prostitution Legal in Thailand?

Thailand is widely recognized as a major center for prostitution, drawing clients from all over the globe seeking the services of Thai sex workers and actively contributing to an industry worth an estimated billions of dollars. Despite its economic significance, ongoing debates surround the regulation and management of this industry. The main focus is to […]

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Exceptions in Acquiring Thai Citizenship

Non-Eligible Persons Receiving Thai Citizenship Section 7 bis of the Nationality Act B.E. 2508 (1965) does not grant Thai nationality to a person born in Thailand to foreign parents during their time of birth due to the following justifications: The person has been granted leniency for temporary residence in Thailand on a case-by-case basis. The […]

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Thai Citizenship for Minorities

Thai Ethnicity Section 7 bis of the Nationality Act B.E. 2508 (1965) grants Thai nationality to: Refugees from Kong Island province in Cambodia who migrated into Thailand before and after 15 November 1977. Displaced Burmese individuals of Thai descent who migrated before and after 9 March 1976. Displaced Laotians from the highlands. Non-Thai Ethnicity  Here […]

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Compromise and Penalty on Inheritance Tax

Extension of Tax Payment Section 8 of the Inheritance Tax Act B.E. 2558 (2015) may allow a taxpayer to submit a request to extend the tax payment period with the Revenue Department under one of these circumstances: Inability to pay tax within the period of 150 days, from the date of receiving inheritance. A taxpayer […]

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Calculation of Inheritance Tax

Tax Rate An heir who receives inheritance with the value exceeding 100 million THB is subject to paying inheritance tax in the following rates stipulated by Section 16 of the Inheritance Tax Act B.E. 2558 (2015): Descendants at 5%; Parents at 5%; Grandparents at 5%; Bloodline-unrelated individuals at 10%. Case Example: Land Lot Valued at […]

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Dual Citizenship Under Thai Nationality Law

By Bloodright (Jus Sanguinis) Section 7 of the Nationality Act B.E. 2508 (1965) states a person shall be granted Thai citizenship by bloodright. Granting a citizenship by right of blood is permitted under the following conditions: A child is born to a father or mother of Thai nationality. By submitting a DNA sample proving the […]

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