Thailand’s Smart Visa program was introduced in 2018 as part of the government’s efforts to attract highly skilled professionals, investors, executives, and startup entrepreneurs in targeted industries that support the country’s “Thailand 4.0” economic development policy. The Smart Visa provides an alternative to conventional visa and work permit processes, offering streamlined procedures and enhanced benefits […]

Property Leasehold in Thailand. Leasehold is one of the primary methods for foreign nationals and businesses to gain legal access to immovable property in Thailand, especially given the strict restrictions on foreign freehold ownership of land under the Land Code B.E. 2497 (1954). Leaseholds provide a secure, long-term interest in property, allowing lessees to use, […]

Litigation in Thailand operates within a civil law framework grounded in codified statutes, with proceedings governed primarily by the Civil Procedure Code B.E. 2477 (1934). The litigation process is judge-led, without juries, and emphasizes written submissions, documentary evidence, and strict procedural compliance. While the Thai legal system is relatively accessible, it presents unique procedural features, […]