Can You Get Back Marital Assets Your Spouse Gave Away? Supreme Court Decision 139/2569
Thai law lets you revoke gifts of marital property made without your consent — but you have one year from discovery. Supreme Court Decision 139/2569 explained.
Family Law
Thai Inheritance Claims After One Year: Dika 284/2569
Supreme Court Decision 284/2569 lets Thai inheritance claims proceed after the one-year bar when an estate administrator self-deals. What heirs must know.
Probate of a Foreign Will in Thailand: How Thai Courts Handle Your US, UK, or Canadian Will
Your foreign will is valid in Thailand under the Act on Conflict of Laws, but banks and the Land Office act only on a Thai court order. The statutes, court steps, costs, and timelines for probating a US, UK, or Canadian will in Thailand.
Thailand’s Ungrateful Child Law: How a Gift Can Be Revoked for Ingratitude
A mother in Nakhon Sawan transfers her land to her daughter. Years later, the daughter calls her an “accursed person”
How Much Does a Will Cost in Thailand? (2026 Prices)
Updated July 2026 — with our real, published fees. A bilingual Last Will and Testament costs 3,900 THB with our
How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Thailand? (2026 Prices)
Updated July 2026 — with our real, published fees. The honest answer: an uncontested divorce in Thailand costs 9,900 THB
Family Law
What Happens to Your Assets If You Die Without a Will in Thailand
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, […]
Contested Divorce in Thailand: Winning Your Case in Court
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 […]
Divorce in Thailand with a Foreign Marriage Certificate
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.
Same-Sex Marriage Registration in Thailand: A Complete Guide
On January 23, 2025, Thailand made history. It became the first Southeast Asian country and the third in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. The law is called the Amendment to the Civil and Commercial Code Act (No. 24) B.E. 2567 (2024) and was published on September 24, 2024. This important law gives same-sex couples the same rights and protections as heterosexual couples, affirming their civil partnership. It is a big step forward for LGBTQ+ rights. This follows decades of advocacy, making Thailand the 38th country globally to recognize marriage equality. The new law facilitates the process of Same-Sex Marriage Registration in Thailand.