Legal Services in Bangkok for Expats and Businesses

Edited by Sebastien H. Brousseau, LL.B., B.Sc. Last updated 2 November 2026.
Update log
  • 6 November 2026: French title, description and breadcrumb now carry the French keyword "avocat bangkok"
  • 31 October 2026: Added the statute box with Thai, English and French text and checked the page against the official text

ThaiLawOnline is a licensed Thai law firm in Bangkok, working in English and French since 2006. We handle property, family, wills and inheritance, visa and company matters for expats at fixed fees, in person at Udom Suk (Bang Na, Sukhumvit 101/2) or by video across Thailand.

Last reviewed: 3 September 2026. This is a services page, so what was checked here is what a client could act on. Every published fee was reconciled against the live fees.json the firm bills from: consultation 2,000 per hour, Last Will 3,900, Last Will with a Living Will 5,000, prenuptial agreement 8,900, divorce by mutual consent 9,900, notarial services from 950 per document and the police clearance certificate 4,400 all match exactly. The Living Will was the one gap and is corrected: it is priced at two tiers, 590 self-serve and 1,900 drafted, and the page published only the higher one. The address, both telephone numbers and the LINE handle were checked against the firm’s published contact record; the LINE row had a label and no handle and now carries it. Every internal and external link on the page was fetched.

What this review does not cover, said rather than implied. The biographical and qualification statements about the team, the descriptions of what the firm does and does not do better than other firms, and the coverage arrangements through partner lawyers are the firm’s own account of itself and were not audited. No competitor’s fee is quoted anywhere on this page, which is what the page itself promises. The only legal proposition on the page that was checked against a primary is the one about leases, and it was changed: Dika 4655/2566, read in Thai, holds that a 30-year lease with same-day promises of two further 30-year renewals is void as to those renewals for evading Section 540 of the Civil and Commercial Code. Re-read on 4 October 2026: the payment answer now names the live methods (bank transfer and PayPal); the usufruct line no longer caps it at 30 years; the prenup, “only firm in Thailand” and notary-title wording were corrected.

Our legal services in Bangkok, by practice area

Every service below has its own page with the process, the documents and the fee. Start there, or book an online consultation (2,000 THB per hour) if you are not sure which one you need.

Practice areaWhat we doFee
Family lawyer in BangkokMarriage, prenuptial agreements, divorce, child custody, legitimationDivorce 9,900 THB, prenup 8,900 THB
Property lawyer in BangkokCondo and land due diligence, leases, usufructs, title deed checksQuoted per transaction
Wills lawyer in ThailandLast Will in Thai and English, Living WillLast Will 3,900 THB, Living Will 590 THB self-serve or 1,900 THB drafted for you, both together 5,000 THB
Inheritance lawyer in ThailandEstate administration, court appointment of an administrator, death of a foreigner in ThailandQuoted per estate
Visa and immigration lawyerMarriage visa, retirement extension, DTV, 90-day report, work permit in BangkokQuoted per application
Company registration lawyerThai limited company, BOI, contracts and complianceQuoted per company
Notary public in BangkokNotarial services on site and online, certified copies, affidavitsFrom 950 THB
Police clearance certificateThai criminal record check filed for you in Bangkok4,400 THB
Litigation lawyer in BangkokCivil and criminal representation by Thai barristers, mediationQuoted per case
Practice areas and fixed fees at ThaiLawOnline, Bangkok.

Our office is in Bangkok and we act for clients throughout Thailand, working with partner lawyers in Chiang Mai, Phuket, Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) and Ubon Ratchathani, and with cross-border support for Singapore matters. Working under Thai law since 2006, our management team has worked with clients from over 30 countries and connects Western expectations with Thai legal reality.

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The law behind this page

English

Section 540

An ordinary fixed-term lease of immovable property is limited to 30 years. Section 540 permits renewal for up to 30 years from renewal. A lease made for a longer term is reduced to 30 years.

Full text

The duration of a hire of immovable property cannot exceed thirty years. If it is made for a longer period, such period shall be reduced to thirty years. The aforesaid period may be renewed, but it must not exceed thirty years from the time of renewal.

ThaiLawOnline translation

Section 538

Any lease of immovable property is unenforceable by action without written evidence signed by the party liable. A lease for more than 3 years, or for the life of the lessee or lessor, must also be made in writing and registered, otherwise it is enforceable only for 3 years.

Full text

A hire of immovable property is not enforceable by action unless there is some written evidence signed by the party liable. If the hire is for more than three years or for the life of the letter or hirer, it is enforceable only for three years unless it is made in writing and registered by the competent official.

ThaiLawOnline translation

Section 1418

A usufruct may be created for a fixed period or for the life of the usufructuary. If no period is fixed, it is presumed to be for the usufructuary's life. Where a period is fixed, Section 1403 paragraph 3 applies, so it cannot exceed thirty years, though it may be renewed. A usufruct comes to an end on the death of the usufructuary and does not pass to heirs.

Full text

A usufruct may be created either for a period of time or for the life of the usufructuary. If no period has been fixed, it is presumed that the usufruct is for the life of the usufructuary. If a period has been fixed, the provisions of Section 1403 paragraph three apply mutatis mutandis. If the usufructuary dies, the usufruct always comes to an end.

ThaiLawOnline translation

Section 1410

Superficies is the registered right to own buildings, structures, or plantations on another's land, separately from the land itself.

Full text

The owner of a piece of land may create a right of superficies in favour of another person by giving him the right to own, upon or under the land, buildings, structures or plantations.

ThaiLawOnline translation

Section 1466

Full text

An ante-nuptial agreement is void unless its terms are entered in the Marriage Register at the time of the registration of the marriage, or unless it is made in writing, signed by both spouses and by at least two witnesses, annexed to the Marriage Register, and a statement that the agreement is annexed is entered in the Marriage Register at the time of the registration of the marriage.

ThaiLawOnline translation

Section 1515Amended on 23 January 2025

Full text

Where a marriage has been registered under this Code, a divorce by mutual consent is complete only when the spouses have registered the divorce.

ThaiLawOnline translation

Section 1547

A child becomes legitimate when (1) the parents subsequently marry, (2) the father registers the child as his child (Section 1548 sets the consent requirements), or (3) the court issues a legitimation order.

Full text

A child born of the parents who are not married to each other is legitimate by the subsequent marriage of the parents, or by the registration made on application by the father, or by a judgment of the Court.

ThaiLawOnline translation

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āļĄāļēāļ•āļĢāļē 540

āļ‚āđ‰āļ­āļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāđ€āļ•āđ‡āļĄ

āļ­āļąāļ™āļ­āļŠāļąāļ‡āļŦāļēāļĢāļīāļĄāļ—āļĢāļąāļžāļĒāđŒ āļ—āđˆāļēāļ™āļŦāđ‰āļēāļĄāļĄāļīāđƒāļŦāđ‰āđ€āļŠāđˆāļēāļāļąāļ™āđ€āļ›āđ‡āļ™āļāļģāļŦāļ™āļ”āđ€āļ§āļĨāļēāđ€āļāļīāļ™āļāļ§āđˆāļēāļŠāļēāļĄāļŠāļīāļšāļ›āļĩ āļ–āđ‰āļēāđ„āļ”āđ‰āļ—āļģāļŠāļąāļāļāļēāļāļąāļ™āđ„āļ§āđ‰āđ€āļ›āđ‡āļ™āļāļģāļŦāļ™āļ”āđ€āļ§āļĨāļēāļ™āļēāļ™āļāļ§āđˆāļēāļ™āļąāđ‰āļ™ āļ—āđˆāļēāļ™āļāđ‡āđƒāļŦāđ‰āļĨāļ”āļĨāļ‡āļĄāļēāđ€āļ›āđ‡āļ™āļŠāļēāļĄāļŠāļīāļšāļ›āļĩāļ­āļ™āļķāđˆāļ‡ āļāļģāļŦāļ™āļ”āđ€āļ§āļĨāļēāđ€āļŠāđˆāļēāļ”āļąāļ‡āļāļĨāđˆāļēāļ§āļĄāļēāļ™āļĩāđ‰ āđ€āļĄāļ·āđˆāļ­āļŠāļīāđ‰āļ™āļĨāļ‡āđāļĨāđ‰āļ§āļˆāļ°āļ•āđˆāļ­āļŠāļąāļāļāļēāļ­āļĩāļāļāđ‡āđ„āļ”āđ‰ āđāļ•āđˆāļ•āđ‰āļ­āļ‡āļ­āļĒāđˆāļēāđƒāļŦāđ‰āđ€āļāļīāļ™āļŠāļēāļĄāļŠāļīāļšāļ›āļĩāļ™āļąāļšāđāļ•āđˆāļ§āļąāļ™āļ•āđˆāļ­āļŠāļąāļāļāļē

āļ•āļĢāļ‡āļ•āļēāļĄāļ‚āđ‰āļ­āļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāđƒāļ™āļĢāļēāļŠāļāļīāļˆāļˆāļēāļ™āļļāđ€āļšāļāļĐāļē / āļŠāļģāļ™āļąāļāļ‡āļēāļ™āļ„āļ“āļ°āļāļĢāļĢāļĄāļāļēāļĢāļāļĪāļĐāļŽāļĩāļāļē (Verbatim from the Royal Gazette / Office of the Council of State)

āļĄāļēāļ•āļĢāļē 538

āļ‚āđ‰āļ­āļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāđ€āļ•āđ‡āļĄ

āđ€āļŠāđˆāļēāļ­āļŠāļąāļ‡āļŦāļēāļĢāļīāļĄāļ—āļĢāļąāļžāļĒāđŒāļ™āļąāđ‰āļ™ āļ–āđ‰āļēāļĄāļīāđ„āļ”āđ‰āļĄāļĩāļŦāļĨāļąāļāļāļēāļ™āđ€āļ›āđ‡āļ™āļŦāļ™āļąāļ‡āļŠāļ·āļ­āļ­āļĒāđˆāļēāļ‡āļŦāļ™āļķāđˆāļ‡āļ­āļĒāđˆāļēāļ‡āđƒāļ”āļĨāļ‡āļĨāļēāļĒāļĄāļ·āļ­āļŠāļ·āđˆāļ­āļāđˆāļēāļĒāļ—āļĩāđˆāļ•āđ‰āļ­āļ‡āļĢāļąāļšāļœāļīāļ”āđ€āļ›āđ‡āļ™āļŠāļģāļ„āļąāļ āļ—āđˆāļēāļ™āļ§āđˆāļēāļˆāļ°āļŸāđ‰āļ­āļ‡āļĢāđ‰āļ­āļ‡āđƒāļŦāđ‰āļšāļąāļ‡āļ„āļąāļšāļ„āļ”āļĩāļŦāļēāđ„āļ”āđ‰āđ„āļĄāđˆ āļ–āđ‰āļēāđ€āļŠāđˆāļēāļĄāļĩāļāļģāļŦāļ™āļ”āļāļ§āđˆāļēāļŠāļēāļĄāļ›āļĩāļ‚āļķāđ‰āļ™āđ„āļ› āļŦāļĢāļ·āļ­āļāļģāļŦāļ™āļ”āļ•āļĨāļ­āļ”āļ­āļēāļĒāļļāļ‚āļ­āļ‡āļœāļđāđ‰āđ€āļŠāđˆāļēāļŦāļĢāļ·āļ­āļœāļđāđ‰āđƒāļŦāđ‰āđ€āļŠāđˆāļēāđ„āļ‹āļĢāđ‰ āļŦāļēāļāļĄāļīāđ„āļ”āđ‰āļ—āļģāđ€āļ›āđ‡āļ™āļŦāļ™āļąāļ‡āļŠāļ·āļ­āđāļĨāļ°āļˆāļ”āļ—āļ°āđ€āļšāļĩāļĒāļ™āļ•āđˆāļ­āļžāļ™āļąāļāļ‡āļēāļ™āđ€āļˆāđ‰āļēāļŦāļ™āđ‰āļēāļ—āļĩāđˆ āļ—āđˆāļēāļ™āļ§āđˆāļēāļāļēāļĢāđ€āļŠāđˆāļēāļ™āļąāđ‰āļ™āļˆāļ°āļŸāđ‰āļ­āļ‡āļĢāđ‰āļ­āļ‡āđƒāļŦāđ‰āļšāļąāļ‡āļ„āļąāļšāļ„āļ”āļĩāđ„āļ”āđ‰āđāļ•āđˆāđ€āļžāļĩāļĒāļ‡āļŠāļēāļĄāļ›āļĩ

āļ•āļĢāļ‡āļ•āļēāļĄāļ‚āđ‰āļ­āļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāđƒāļ™āļĢāļēāļŠāļāļīāļˆāļˆāļēāļ™āļļāđ€āļšāļāļĐāļē / āļŠāļģāļ™āļąāļāļ‡āļēāļ™āļ„āļ“āļ°āļāļĢāļĢāļĄāļāļēāļĢāļāļĪāļĐāļŽāļĩāļāļē (Verbatim from the Royal Gazette / Office of the Council of State)

āļĄāļēāļ•āļĢāļē 1418

āļ‚āđ‰āļ­āļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāđ€āļ•āđ‡āļĄ

āļŠāļīāļ—āļ˜āļīāđ€āļāđ‡āļšāļāļīāļ™āļ™āļąāđ‰āļ™ āļˆāļ°āļāđˆāļ­āđƒāļŦāđ‰āđ€āļāļīāļ”āđ‚āļ”āļĒāļĄāļĩāļāļģāļŦāļ™āļ”āđ€āļ§āļĨāļē āļŦāļĢāļ·āļ­āļ•āļĨāļ­āļ”āļŠāļĩāļ§āļīāļ•āđāļŦāđˆāļ‡āļœāļđāđ‰āļ—āļĢāļ‡āļŠāļīāļ—āļ˜āļīāļāđ‡āđ„āļ”āđ‰ āļ–āđ‰āļēāđ„āļĄāđˆāļĄāļĩāļāļģāļŦāļ™āļ”āđ€āļ§āļĨāļē āļ—āđˆāļēāļ™āđƒāļŦāđ‰āļŠāļąāļ™āļ™āļīāļĐāļāļēāļ™āđ„āļ§āđ‰āļāđˆāļ­āļ™āļ§āđˆāļēāļŠāļīāļ—āļ˜āļīāđ€āļāđ‡āļšāļāļīāļ™āļĄāļĩāļ­āļĒāļđāđˆāļ•āļĨāļ­āļ”āļŠāļĩāļ§āļīāļ•āļœāļđāđ‰āļ—āļĢāļ‡āļŠāļīāļ—āļ˜āļī āļ–āđ‰āļēāļĄāļĩāļāļģāļŦāļ™āļ”āđ€āļ§āļĨāļē āļ—āđˆāļēāļ™āđƒāļŦāđ‰āļ™āļģāļšāļ—āļšāļąāļāļāļąāļ•āļīāļĄāļēāļ•āļĢāļē āđ‘āđ”āđāđ“ āļ§āļĢāļĢāļ„ āđ“ āļĄāļēāđƒāļŠāđ‰āļšāļąāļ‡āļ„āļąāļšāđ‚āļ”āļĒāļ­āļ™āļļāđ‚āļĨāļĄ āļ–āđ‰āļēāļœāļđāđ‰āļ—āļĢāļ‡āļŠāļīāļ—āļ˜āļīāđ€āļāđ‡āļšāļāļīāļ™āļ–āļķāļ‡āđāļāđˆāļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāļ•āļēāļĒ āļ—āđˆāļēāļ™āļ§āđˆāļēāļŠāļīāļ—āļ˜āļīāļ™āļąāđ‰āļ™āļĒāđˆāļ­āļĄāļŠāļīāđ‰āļ™āđ„āļ›āđ€āļŠāļĄāļ­

āļ‚āđ‰āļ­āļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāļˆāļēāļāļāļēāļ™āļ‚āđ‰āļ­āļĄāļđāļĨāļ›āļĢāļ°āļĄāļ§āļĨāļāļŽāļŦāļĄāļēāļĒāļ‚āļ­āļ‡āđ€āļĢāļē āđ‚āļ›āļĢāļ”āļ•āļĢāļ§āļˆāļŠāļ­āļšāļāļąāļšāļ‚āđ‰āļ­āļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāļ—āļēāļ‡āļāļēāļĢ (Thai text from our annotated code. Check it against the official text.)

āļĄāļēāļ•āļĢāļē 1410

āļ‚āđ‰āļ­āļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāđ€āļ•āđ‡āļĄ

āđ€āļˆāđ‰āļēāļ‚āļ­āļ‡āļ—āļĩāđˆāļ”āļīāļ™āļ­āļēāļˆāļāđˆāļ­āđƒāļŦāđ‰āđ€āļāļīāļ”āļŠāļīāļ—āļ˜āļīāđ€āļŦāļ™āļ·āļ­āļžāļ·āđ‰āļ™āļ”āļīāļ™āđ€āļ›āđ‡āļ™āļ„āļļāļ“āđāļāđˆāļšāļļāļ„āļ„āļĨāļ­āļ·āđˆāļ™ āđ‚āļ”āļĒāđƒāļŦāđ‰āļšāļļāļ„āļ„āļĨāļ™āļąāđ‰āļ™āļĄāļĩāļŠāļīāļ—āļ˜āļīāđ€āļ›āđ‡āļ™āđ€āļˆāđ‰āļēāļ‚āļ­āļ‡āđ‚āļĢāļ‡āđ€āļĢāļ·āļ­āļ™ āļŠāļīāđˆāļ‡āļ›āļĨāļđāļāļŠāļĢāđ‰āļēāļ‡ āļŦāļĢāļ·āļ­āļŠāļīāđˆāļ‡āđ€āļžāļēāļ°āļ›āļĨāļđāļ āļšāļ™āļ”āļīāļ™āļŦāļĢāļ·āļ­āđƒāļ•āđ‰āļ”āļīāļ™āļ™āļąāđ‰āļ™

āļ•āļĢāļ‡āļ•āļēāļĄāļ‚āđ‰āļ­āļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāđƒāļ™āļĢāļēāļŠāļāļīāļˆāļˆāļēāļ™āļļāđ€āļšāļāļĐāļē / āļŠāļģāļ™āļąāļāļ‡āļēāļ™āļ„āļ“āļ°āļāļĢāļĢāļĄāļāļēāļĢāļāļĪāļĐāļŽāļĩāļāļē (Verbatim from the Royal Gazette / Office of the Council of State)

āļĄāļēāļ•āļĢāļē 1466

āļ‚āđ‰āļ­āļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāđ€āļ•āđ‡āļĄ

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āļ•āļĢāļ‡āļ•āļēāļĄāļ‚āđ‰āļ­āļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāđƒāļ™āļĢāļēāļŠāļāļīāļˆāļˆāļēāļ™āļļāđ€āļšāļāļĐāļē / āļŠāļģāļ™āļąāļāļ‡āļēāļ™āļ„āļ“āļ°āļāļĢāļĢāļĄāļāļēāļĢāļāļĪāļĐāļŽāļĩāļāļē (Verbatim from the Royal Gazette / Office of the Council of State)

āļĄāļēāļ•āļĢāļē 1515āđāļāđ‰āđ„āļ‚āđ€āļĄāļ·āđˆāļ­ 23 āļĄāļāļĢāļēāļ„āļĄ 2568

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āđ€āļĄāļ·āđˆāļ­āđ„āļ”āđ‰āļˆāļ”āļ—āļ°āđ€āļšāļĩāļĒāļ™āļŠāļĄāļĢāļŠāļ•āļēāļĄāļ›āļĢāļ°āļĄāļ§āļĨāļāļŽāļŦāļĄāļēāļĒāļ™āļĩāđ‰ āļāļēāļĢāļŦāļĒāđˆāļēāđ‚āļ”āļĒāļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāļĒāļīāļ™āļĒāļ­āļĄāļˆāļ°āļŠāļĄāļšāļđāļĢāļ“āđŒāļ•āđˆāļ­āđ€āļĄāļ·āđˆāļ­āļ„āļđāđˆāļŠāļĄāļĢāļŠāđ„āļ”āđ‰āļˆāļ”āļ—āļ°āđ€āļšāļĩāļĒāļ™āļāļēāļĢāļŦāļĒāđˆāļēāļ™āļąāđ‰āļ™āđāļĨāđ‰āļ§

āļ•āļĢāļ‡āļ•āļēāļĄāļ‚āđ‰āļ­āļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāđƒāļ™āļĢāļēāļŠāļāļīāļˆāļˆāļēāļ™āļļāđ€āļšāļāļĐāļē / āļŠāļģāļ™āļąāļāļ‡āļēāļ™āļ„āļ“āļ°āļāļĢāļĢāļĄāļāļēāļĢāļāļĪāļĐāļŽāļĩāļāļē (Verbatim from the Royal Gazette / Office of the Council of State)

āļĄāļēāļ•āļĢāļē 1547

āļ‚āđ‰āļ­āļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāđ€āļ•āđ‡āļĄ

āđ€āļ”āđ‡āļāđ€āļāļīāļ”āļˆāļēāļāļšāļīāļ”āļēāļĄāļēāļĢāļ”āļēāļ—āļĩāđˆāļĄāļīāđ„āļ”āđ‰āļŠāļĄāļĢāļŠāļāļąāļ™ āļˆāļ°āđ€āļ›āđ‡āļ™āļšāļļāļ•āļĢāļŠāļ­āļšāļ”āđ‰āļ§āļĒāļāļŽāļŦāļĄāļēāļĒāļ•āđˆāļ­āđ€āļĄāļ·āđˆāļ­āļšāļīāļ”āļēāļĄāļēāļĢāļ”āļēāđ„āļ”āđ‰āļŠāļĄāļĢāļŠāļāļąāļ™āđƒāļ™āļ āļēāļĒāļŦāļĨāļąāļ‡āļŦāļĢāļ·āļ­āļšāļīāļ”āļēāđ„āļ”āđ‰āļˆāļ”āļ—āļ°āđ€āļšāļĩāļĒāļ™āļ§āđˆāļēāđ€āļ›āđ‡āļ™āļšāļļāļ•āļĢāļŦāļĢāļ·āļ­āļĻāļēāļĨāļžāļīāļžāļēāļāļĐāļēāļ§āđˆāļēāđ€āļ›āđ‡āļ™āļšāļļāļ•āļĢ

āļ•āļĢāļ‡āļ•āļēāļĄāļ‚āđ‰āļ­āļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāđƒāļ™āļĢāļēāļŠāļāļīāļˆāļˆāļēāļ™āļļāđ€āļšāļāļĐāļē / āļŠāļģāļ™āļąāļāļ‡āļēāļ™āļ„āļ“āļ°āļāļĢāļĢāļĄāļāļēāļĢāļāļĪāļĐāļŽāļĩāļāļē (Verbatim from the Royal Gazette / Office of the Council of State)

Français

Article 540

La durÃĐe du bail immobilier ne peut excÃĐder 30 ans ; une durÃĐe supÃĐrieure est ramenÃĐe à 30 ans. À son terme, le bail peut Être renouvelÃĐ, sans dÃĐpasser 30 ans à compter du renouvellement.

rÃĐsumÃĐ non officiel

Article 538

Le bail immobilier n'est exÃĐcutoire en justice que s'il existe un ÃĐcrit signÃĐ par la partie tenue. Au-delà de 3 ans, ou pour la vie du preneur ou du bailleur, sans ÃĐcrit et enregistrement, il n'est exÃĐcutoire que pour 3 ans.

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Article 1418

L'usufruit est constituÃĐ Ã  terme ou à vie. Sans terme, il est prÃĐsumÃĐ viager. Avec terme, l'article 1403, alinÃĐa 3, s'applique par analogie. Il s'ÃĐteint toujours au dÃĐcÃĻs de l'usufruitier.

rÃĐsumÃĐ non officiel

Article 1410

Le propriÃĐtaire d'un terrain peut crÃĐer au profit d'autrui un droit de superficie, donnant à cette personne la propriÃĐtÃĐ de bÃĒtiments, constructions ou plantations sur ou sous le sol.

rÃĐsumÃĐ non officiel

Article 1466

Le contrat de mariage est nul s'il n'est pas inscrit au registre lors de l'enregistrement du mariage, ou fait par ÃĐcrit signÃĐ des ÃĐpoux et d'au moins deux tÃĐmoins, annexÃĐ au registre avec mention de cette annexe lors de l'enregistrement.

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Article 1515ModifiÃĐ le 23 janvier 2025

Lorsque le mariage a ÃĐtÃĐ enregistrÃĐ selon le prÃĐsent Code, le divorce par consentement n'est valable qu'une fois enregistrÃĐ par les ÃĐpoux.

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Article 1547

L'enfant nÃĐ de parents non mariÃĐs n'est lÃĐgitime que si ceux-ci se marient ensuite, si le pÃĻre l'enregistre comme son enfant ou si le tribunal le dÃĐclare tel par jugement.

rÃĐsumÃĐ non officiel

Supreme Court decisions

  • 4655/2566 (2023): A 30+30+30 Lease Paid Up Front: the Renewal Promise Is Void, the First 30 Years Stand
  • 6711/2537 (1994): Prenuptial Agreement and Immovable Property

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Looking for professional yet affordable lawyers in Bangkok? ThaiLawOnline is a law firm managed by Western experts and licensed Thai attorneys. We provide guidance in Family Law, Property Law, Wills & Inheritance, and Immigration, with every fee agreed before the work starts.

Why Choose ThaiLawOnline? The “Founder’s Guarantee”

Unlike general legal directories or firms run by local agents, ThaiLawOnline is run by Mr. SÃĐbastien Brousseau. He has a law degree (LL.B.) and a science degree (B.Sc.). He trained as a lawyer in Canada. Mr. Brousseau has worked under Thai law since 2006.

Sebastien has lived in Thailand since 2004. He has managed well-known law firms since 2006. This includes a former branch of Siam Legal and the founding of ThaiLawOnline. He leads a team of licensed Thai lawyers and notaries. They combine international care standards with local Thai laws.

“My goal is simple: provide the same quality as top-tier Bangkok firms at a fraction of the price by using technology and AI to reduce overhead.”, SÃĐbastien Brousseau, Managing Partner

Our Team: Barristers & Specialized Attorneys

We don’t just list names; we list qualifications. Our team includes high-ranking legal professionals capable of handling complex litigation and transactions across the Kingdom:

  • SÃĐbastien Brousseau (Manager): Canadian-trained lawyer. Expert in Family & Real Estate Law, with a deep understanding of Thai culture and the Expat experience.
  • Wichuda Atthamethakon (Partner): Licensed Thai Lawyer & Notarial Services Attorney. Holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.). She manages our Isaan and Property operations.
  • Garn T. (Partner): Thai Barrister-at-Law & LL.M. A specialist in criminal defense and high-stakes civil litigation.
  • Chettaphat S. “JJ” (Senior Associate): Specialist in Bangkok Civil Court proceedings and dispute resolution.

Nationwide Coverage: Not Just Bangkok

While many firms act only in the capital, we represent clients throughout Thailand. We have one office, in Bangkok. Everywhere else we act through partner lawyers and by travelling to you, which is why we do not charge you for a branch you never visit:

  • Bangkok (our office): Central litigation, corporate registration, and immigration.
  • Isaan (Nakhon Ratchasima & Ubon Ratchathani): Family law and rural land transactions, through partner lawyers and on-site visits.
  • Chiang Mai & Phuket: Real estate and expat services, through partner lawyers and on-site visits.
  • Singapore: Cross-border estate planning and notarisation, handled from Bangkok with local counsel where required.

Transparent Fee Comparison: Why We Are The Smart Choice

Legal work in Bangkok is usually billed by the hour, and the rate is usually not published, so you cannot compare before you commit. We work the other way round: the fee is fixed, it is on this page and on the pricing page, and it is agreed before the work starts. Modern legal technology keeps our overhead down and that is what the fixed price reflects.

ServiceHow it is usually chargedOur fee
Last Will & TestamentHourly, or quoted only after an enquiry3,900 THB fixed
Prenuptial AgreementHourly, or quoted only after an enquiry8,900 THB fixed
Consultation (1 hour)Hourly, rates rarely published2,000 THB
Living WillHourly, or quoted only after an enquiry1,900 THB fixed
Last Will + Living Will togetherRarely offered as a package5,000 THB fixed

Our fees are published in full on the pricing page and are fixed, not estimates. We do not quote other firms’ prices here, because a fee you cannot verify is worth nothing to you when you are comparing.


1. Family Law & Marriage

Family matters require sensitivity and legal precision. We handle:

2. Property & Real Estate

Protect your investment with our rigorous due diligence.

  • Registered leases for their full statutory term of 30 years, drafted the way the courts now require. ⚠ïļ We no longer sell a lease as 30 years plus renewals: in Dika 4655/2566 the Supreme Court treated a 30-year lease coupled on the same day with promises to renew twice more on identical terms as an attempt to get round the 30-year ceiling in Section 540 of the Civil and Commercial Code, and held the renewal promises void outright. Where you need security beyond 30 years we will tell you which instrument actually gives it.
  • Usufructs: Usage rights for a fixed term or for life, registered on the title deed.
  • Owning the structure separate from the land.
  • Title deed checks and land office verification before you pay.

3. Estate Planning (Wills)

4. Corporate & Business

  • Company Registration: Setting up Thai Limited Companies.
  • Tax incentives for eligible business activities.
  • Work Permits: Processing for employees and business owners.

5. Litigation & Notary

The Future of Law: Tech & AI Integration

We are not just a law firm; we are a tech-forward legal provider. Led by SÃĐbastien Brousseau, ThaiLawOnline uses AI to create standard contracts. This process is faster and more accurate than traditional teams. That efficiency is what keeps our fixed prices low.

Don’t just take our word for it. Our manager has hundreds of endorsements on LinkedIn, proving a reputation built on trust since 2004.

Ready to resolve your legal matters?

  • Book an Online Consultation (Video call available).
  • Call us: +66 (0) 87 225 1340 (Eng/Fr) or +66 (0) 87 414 9288 (Thai).
  • LINE: @852pntmy (English, French and Thai).
ThaiLawOnline LINE contact for English and French legal consultations

Different fields with specialist to help you out.

Family Law Services in Thailand

Family matters can be complex in a cross-cultural setting. Our family law team guides you through life’s important events with sensitivity and expertise. We handle all aspects of Thai family law, including:

Property Law & Real Estate in Thailand

Thailand’s property laws can be tricky, especially for foreigners. ThaiLawOnline offers expert guidance in property and real estate law:

Wills and Inheritance, Estate Planning

Corporate & Business Law

  • Company Registration, Thai limited company, BOI, and partnership setups.
  • BOI Applications, For foreign-owned startups or investors.
  • Contract Drafting & Compliance, Business contracts, NDAs, employment agreements, and regulatory filings.

Immigration & Visa Services

Criminal and Civil Litigation in Thailand

  • Litigation Services, Representation in civil, criminal, and business disputes.
  • Mediation & Negotiation, Alternatives to court when applicable.

Notarial Services (Onsite & Online)

  • Notary Services, From 950 THB. Powers of attorney, certified true copies, affidavits, and identity confirmation.
  • Online Notarization, Remote legal certification via video call.

Contracts & Document Drafting

Ready to resolve your legal matters with confidence? ThaiLawOnline is here to help. Contact us for online consultations (2,000 THB per hour). We offer in-person or secure video appointments and serve clients in Bangkok, across Thailand, and internationally. Let ThaiLawOnline be your trusted partner for legal services in Bangkok, affordable, professional, and effective.

Frequently asked questions about our legal services in Bangkok

How much does a lawyer in Bangkok cost at ThaiLawOnline?

A consultation is 2,000 THB per hour. Fixed fees cover the common matters: Last Will 3,900 THB, Living Will 590 THB if you build it yourself online or 1,900 THB if we draft it, uncontested divorce 9,900 THB, prenuptial agreement 8,900 THB, police clearance certificate 4,400 THB, notarial services from 950 THB. Property, company, visa and litigation work is quoted before we start.

Which languages do your lawyers work in?

English, French and Thai. The firm has been run since 2006 by a French-Canadian lawyer by training and every matter is handled with a licensed Thai lawyer, so documents are prepared in Thai with an English or French version.

Do I have to come to your office in Bangkok?

No. The office is at Udom Suk Hub, 32 Sukhumvit 101/2 Alley, Bang Na, Bangkok 10260, and you are welcome by appointment, but most clients work with us by video call, email, LINE and WhatsApp. Documents that need a signature in front of a lawyer or notary can be arranged at the office or, in the provinces, through partner lawyers.

Do you take clients outside Bangkok?

Yes. We act for clients throughout Thailand, with partner lawyers in Chiang Mai, Phuket, Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) and Ubon Ratchathani, and we travel for court hearings, land office transfers and marriage registrations where needed.

How do I book a consultation?

Book an online consultation from this website, call +66 (0) 87 225 1340 (English and French) or +66 (0) 87 414 9288 (Thai), or write to info@thailawonline.com. Video appointments are usually available within one or two working days.

How do I pay, and are the fees really fixed?

Bank transfer to our Thai bank account, or PayPal (which also takes cards) through the website shop for fixed-fee services. Fixed-fee services are exactly that: the price on the pricing page is the price you pay. Quoted work is confirmed in writing before any fee is incurred, and we do not bill by the hour for drafting.

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