EnglishInsights, court decisions, and practical legal guides for foreigners living, investing, and working in Thailand.
Thailand made global headlines in 2022 when it became the first country in Asia to decriminalize cannabis. But as of June 26, 2025, the rules have changed dramatically. Recreational marijuana is now illegal in Thailand, and only medical use under a valid prescription is permitted. If you are an expat, tourist, or business owner in […]
This month brings one of the most important deadlines of the year for anyone living or earning income in Thailand: the personal income tax filing deadline. We also take a closer look at how AI is reshaping legal services in ways that will affect every business owner, and share updates on our expanding service offerings and significant regulatory changes you need to know about.<
Do note that we released a new article about this new Property Visa in Thailand. Click here to see that article.
If you have ever looked up a section of the Thai Criminal Code Annotated in English, you know the drill. You find scattered PDFs and outdated translations. There is little context. You also do not find Supreme Court decisions that show how the law works in practice.
We decided to fix that.
ThaiLawOnline is proud to launch the first free, bilingual, annotated Thai Criminal Code Annotated of Thailand. It is a complete digital resource covering all 429+ sections. It is fully up to date as of 2026. It includes the latest Amendment No. 30 (B.E. 2568/2025) which criminalized sexual harassment for the first time in Thai legal history.
We Just Built Something That Didn’t Exist Before. It Changes Everything for Legal Research in Thailand. Check out our “Annotated Thai Civil and Commercial Code.” It is bilingual, searchable, and improved by AI and Thai lawyers. Our tool gives a clear view of the Commercial and Civil Code of Thailand. This makes it easier for […]
Starting 1 January 2026, Thailand raised the Social Security Fund wage ceiling used for contribution calculations under Section 33. The old cap of 15,000 baht per month had been in place for decades, out of step with actual wage levels. A new ministerial regulation was published in the Royal Gazette on December 12, 2025. The […]
Property Secrets, Blue Oceans, and Peace of Mind Welcome to the February edition of our newsletter. Before we dive in, we owe you an apology. 🔧 A Quick Note About Last Month Many of you received our January newsletter 5 to 10 times. We are truly sorry for flooding your inbox. This was a coding […]
Happy New Year 2026: Rethinking Law, AI, and Value This isn’t just another newsletter. It’s a conversation about how we’re rethinking everything, including how we talk to you. We have been quiet for many months rethinking how to improve our services. In the near future, the architecture of this newsletter will become fully interactive. You […]
Choosing a lawyer in Thailand is not just about personal connections anymore. In 2026, the focus is now on skills, ethics, and using technology. As the Kingdom moves forward with its "Thailand 4.0" digital economy, the legal field is split. There are traditional manual firms and modern "LegalTech" practices. The latter use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the D-Court system. This helps them provide faster and cheaper results.
Many expatriates living in Thailand believe their spouse or children receive everything automatically after death. Thai law does not work this way. If you die without a Will in Thailand, Thai intestate succession rules apply. A Thai court decides who inherits, in what proportion, and when. The process often takes months and regularly creates delays, […]
