Thai Marriage Visa (Non-O) 2026: Cost, Requirements and Complete Guide for Foreign Spouses
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Setting Up a Company in Thailand as a Foreigner: 2026 FBA Amendments Guide
DBD filing becomes fully online on 1 November 2026 From 1 November 2026, every application concerning a partnership or private
Newsletter April 2026
ThaiLawOnline Newsletter, April 2026 April 2026 Newsletter Three things happened this month that will affect your life in Thailand. The government shut the door on nominee companies. A war 7,000 kilometres away started emptying petrol stations across the country. And AI kept moving whether you were ready or not. This newsletter covers […]
Archived: Property-risk article merged into the current guide
This article has been merged into the current guide. Follow the link for the updated information.
Regulatory Reform for Companies in Thailand in April 2026: A Strategic Guide for Foreign Investors and Expats
The landscape of foreign investment in Thailand is currently navigating its most significant transformation since the original enactment of the Foreign Business Act (FBA) in 1999. As the Department of Business Development (DBD) prepares to implement a decisive new administrative order on April 1, 2026, the era of passive “nominee” shareholding is being systematically dismantled. […]
DTV Application Guide 2026: Documents, Evidence & Filing Steps
How to prepare and file a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) application in 2026: documents, the e-Visa steps, the 31 August 2026 residence rule, fees, tax and work limits.
Is Marijuana Legal in Thailand? Cannabis Laws in 2026 Explained
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 […]
ThaiLawOnline Newsletter March 2026
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.<
First Bilingual Annotated Criminal Code of Thailand, and It’s Free
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.
Social Security in Thailand: Changes for the next years
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 […]