Category: Civil and Commercial Law

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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Prohibited Assets in Thailand from Inheritance

Permitted and Prohibited Assets From Inheritance Debts and obligations can be inherited by the heir under the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (TCCC). However, Sections 1601 and 1734 of the TCCC define these terms as liabilities and limitations on heirs, ensuring that they are not being burdened by excessive debts: Section 1601 exempts the heir […]

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Thailand: Inheritance Distribution with the Involvement of a Legitimate Spouse

Separate Property (Sin Suan Tua) This terminology is defined by Section 1471 of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (TCCC) as follows: Property belonging to a spouse before marriage. Personal use or profession-carrying property to a spouse. Acquired property by spouse during marriage through a will or as a gift. Engagement property (Khong Man). In […]

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Procedures and Restrictions on Succession and Inheritance in Thailand

Renunciation or Refusal to Declare a Will Even though people may appreciate receiving an inheritance from the deceased testator, some of them may wish to renounce or refuse to receive it. In this circumstance, it is possible to do so by following the virtue of Section 1612 of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (TCCC): […]

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Succession in Thailand: Heirship

Heirship: Disinheritance An heir can be anyone under the discretion of the testator. However, such an heir can be excluded from succession under Section 1606 of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (TCCC), in the following circumstances: Acts with prejudices or fraudulent intentions in getting an excess inheritance. Is guilty of having committed premeditated murder […]

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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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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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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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