EnglishInsights, court decisions, and practical legal guides for foreigners living, investing, and working in Thailand.
Thailand has fundamentally transformed how foreign workers obtain and manage work authorization. On October 13, 2025, the Ministry of Labour launched the e-Work Permit System. This new system replaces the old paper “blue book” work permit that expatriates have used for many years. This digital platform is Thailand’s biggest update for managing foreign workers. It […]
If you have been relying on "border runs" (leaving Thailand briefly to neighboring countries and returning immediately) to stay in the Kingdom, you need to pay close attention. As of late 2024 and moving into 2025, Thai Immigration has launched a significant crackdown on what they classify as "visa abuse." These changes pertain to the new Border Runs Limits in Thailand. They just published new rules in November 2025 and here they are. Understanding the new Border Runs Limits in Thailand is essential for maintaining your stay legally.
Thailand’s warm climate, lively culture, and low cost of living have attracted foreign investors for many years. They want to set up their businesses in the Kingdom. However, the dream of Buying Property in Thailand comes with significant legal complexities that every prospective buyer must understand. Thai law has strict rules about foreign land ownership. […]
Learn about the contested divorce in Thailand. This knowledge will help you protect your rights and assets. If you are a Western expat husband in Bangkok, you may be going through a contested divorce with your Thai spouse. It’s important to understand this process. To get a divorce in Thailand, you must prove one of […]
Thailand’s legal landscape offers multiple pathways for resolving disputes, each with distinct advantages, costs, and timeframes. For expatriates and businesses in the Kingdom, it is important to understand the differences between Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and traditional litigation. This is especially true for ADR in Thailand. This knowledge helps them make better decisions when conflicts […]
Thailand has made big changes to its immigration system in recent years. This has changed how foreign nationals apply for and get non-immigrant visas. Starting August 31, 2025, Thailand will cut its 17-category non-immigrant visa system down to 7 categories. This change aims to make the process simpler and more efficient for users. This reform is the main part of Thailand’s 2025 immigration modernization plan. This plan also includes new digital arrival systems and a global e-visa expansion.
The 100 Million THB Capital Exemption is an important but often unused way for foreign investors. It allows them to have full ownership of trading company in Thailand. This legal rule is in the Foreign Business Act’s List 3(14). It allows foreign-owned companies to avoid the usual Foreign Business License requirements. They can do this by meeting a certain capital amount. This exemption offers a simple and legal way for 100% foreign ownership in wholesale and retail businesses. Unlike other business structures, it does not need Thai majority ownership or complicated licensing processes.
Starting a business in Thailand can help you get a work permit. This is a good way to work legally and stay long-term. As a foreign entrepreneur, you can self-sponsor through your own Thai company. This gives you full control over your career. It also ensures you follow Thai labor and immigration laws.
This comprehensive guide covers every aspect of self-sponsoring your work permit through company formation, from initial capital requirements to ongoing compliance obligations. If you are starting a new business, it’s important to understand self-sponsorship. This is especially true if you are transitioning from being an employee to an entrepreneur. This is important for running a successful business in Thailand.
Thailand’s regulatory landscape presents unique challenges for foreign investors seeking majority control of their business ventures. The Foreign Business Act (FBA) of 1999 has strict rules for foreigners seeking to obtain a foreign business license in some areas. However, there are legal ways to have 100% foreign control. It is important for expatriate entrepreneurs and international businesses to understand the foreign business act B.E. mechanisms. This knowledge helps them build a strong presence in the Thai market.
Divorcing in Thailand is possible even if your marriage was registered abroad. Whether you are a foreign couple married outside Thailand or a Thai-foreigner couple with a foreign marriage certificate, Thai courts provide a legal process to dissolve the marriage. The steps will depend on whether the divorce is uncontested or contested, and whether you meet certain jurisdictional requirements.
