Thailand Law Blog
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 […]
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): […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
