Thai Work Permit
A Thai work permit is a legal authorization that allows foreign nationals to engage in employment or business activities within Thailand. Regardless of whether the individual is an executive, skilled professional, teacher, consultant, or technical specialist, working without a valid permit is strictly prohibited under Thai law. Thailand continues to attract foreign talent due to […]
Personal Data Protection Act
Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (“PDPA”) is the country’s first comprehensive data protection law. Modeled in part on international standards, the PDPA establishes a clear legal framework governing how personal data may be collected, used, disclosed, stored, and transferred. Its purpose is to protect individuals’ privacy rights while creating compliance obligations for […]
Multiple Entry Tourist Visa
A Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) used to be a popular way for visitors to make several visits to Thailand over a single visa validity period. Since 2023–2025 Thailand’s visa landscape has changed a lot (longer visa-exempt stays for many nationals, new visas such as the DTV/digital-nomad routes, and differing embassy practices). Still, where available […]
Thailand Income Tax
Thailand income tax system is straightforward in outline but detail-heavy in practice: residence rules determine your tax base; progressive personal rates and withholding regimes govern collection; corporate and withholding rules affect cross-border payments; and a rising stream of international reforms (notably the OECD global minimum tax) is reshaping corporate outcomes. This guide explains the mechanics […]
Thailand Visa Exemption
Thailand visa exemption route is the fastest way for many travelers to enter the kingdom — but since 2024 the policy has been active and layered with electronic pre-arrival controls, documentary checks, and stricter on-the-ground enforcement. This guide explains exactly what the visa-exemption gives you, how it interacts with Thailand’s new digital arrival systems, the […]
Thailand SMART Visa
Thailand Smart Visa is a policy instrument aimed at drawing technology talent, senior executives, investors and startup founders into the country’s “S-Curve” industries. It isn’t a simple fast-track stamp — it’s an endorsement-driven system that links immigration privileges to sectoral verification, ongoing reporting and tightly defined employer/activity scopes. Below I explain how it actually works, […]
Title Deeds in Thailand
Title Deeds in Thailand. In Thailand, the term “title deed” refers to the official document evidencing a person’s legal rights over a parcel of land. The Department of Lands, operating under the Ministry of Interior, maintains the national land registry and issues all recognized land title instruments. However, not all land titles grant equal ownership […]
Foreign Business Act
The Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (1999) (FBA) is the cornerstone of Thai legislation that governs and restricts foreign participation in certain business sectors. While Thailand welcomes foreign investment, the FBA seeks to protect industries deemed crucial to national security, cultural heritage, or economic development. It imposes restrictions on foreign shareholding and participation in business […]
Last Will and Testament in Thailand
A Last Will and Testament in Thailand is a legally enforceable declaration of how a person (the testator) wishes their assets to be distributed upon death. Governed primarily by the Civil and Commercial Code (CCC), Book V, Chapters I–IV, the law provides both formal requirements and substantive principles relating to testamentary freedom, forced heirship (in […]
Thailand Privilege Visa
The Thailand Privilege Visa—formerly known as the Thailand Elite Visa—is a long-term residency visa program officially administered by Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. (TPC), a state-owned enterprise under the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The program is designed to attract high-net-worth individuals, long-term retirees, digital entrepreneurs, and frequent travelers by offering residency benefits, expedited immigration […]