Thailand’s new Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa is a significant initiative by the Thai government aimed at attracting high-potential foreigners to relocate to Thailand for extended periods. This visa, which has a duration of up to 10 years (divided into two terms of five years each), is specifically designed to boost the country’s economic development and stimulate overseas investment, especially in the post-pandemic phase.

One of the most common questions we get asked is, “Can I file for divorce in Thailand if my marriage was not registered in Thailand?” Surprisingly, the answer is “yes” even though many lawyers will advise differently. There is a special law that handles the relationship between laws in your home country and those in Thailand. For example, we recently had a case involving two American citizens. They were both born in the US and had registered their marriage in the US. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, they relocated to Thailand. Due to serious issues in their relationship, the couple desired to get divorced. Under the special code in Thailand, the Family Court awarded the divorce. This is evidence (no matter what others may say) that you can get divorced in Thailand even if you did not register your marriage in Thailand. Of course, each case is

Did you know that you can file for a restraining order in Thailand? Most people are not aware of this, thinking that it is more of a Western concept. However, according to the Civil and Commercial Act of Thailand, you can file for a restraining order against someone else in Thailand. The reasons for this can include assault, abuse, threats, constant harassment, or other similar acts. In order to successful get a restraining order from the court in Thailand, you will need to have an expert lawyer (like our family law experts at TFL) draft an indictment and attach the relevant evidence. Then, the court will hold a hearing to determine if the restraining order should be granted. If so, then the court will grant the restraining order, which protects you from the abusive behavior of the person you are filing against. Below is our guide to restraining orders in Thailand.

It is one of the inevitable parts of life – our loved ones, both friends and family, will one day pass away. Many people have chosen to make Thailand their home, and it can be stressful and intimidating to try to process the shock of the death of a family member along with trying to plan a cremation in Thailand. If you had a family member pass away in Thailand and do not know about cremation in Thailand, you can contact our experts at TFL to manage the entire process for you. This includes identifying the body, making funeral arrangements, cremation, spreading of the ashes, probate / inheritance, settling of assets, and