Mergers and Acquisitions in Thailand
Mergers and Acquisitions in Thailand. Thailand’s strategic position in Southeast Asia, strong domestic market, and growing role in regional supply chains have made it an attractive destination for corporate investment. One of the primary vehicles for business expansion is mergers and acquisitions (M&A). M&A transactions in Thailand involve multiple layers of law — corporate law, […]
Property Leasehold in Thailand
Property Leasehold in Thailand. Foreign nationals are prohibited from owning land in Thailand under the Land Code B.E. 2497 (1954), with limited exceptions granted under investment promotion laws. As a result, leasehold arrangements have emerged as the primary legal mechanism for foreigners to acquire long-term possessory rights over immovable property. Unlike common law jurisdictions where […]
Litigation in Thailand
Litigation in Thailand. Thailand has a civil law legal system influenced by continental European (especially German and French) legal traditions. Litigation is adversarial but also highly formal, with strict rules of evidence, procedure, and court hierarchy. The judiciary is independent and governed primarily by the Courts of Justice, under the supervision of the Judicial Commission. […]
Thailand Permanent Residency
Thailand permanent residency is a significant milestone for foreign nationals seeking long-term integration into the country without the need for visa renewals. However, the process is highly selective, document-intensive, and available only to a limited number of applicants per year. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal framework, eligibility paths, procedural intricacies, limitations, and […]
Foreign Business Act
Thailand’s Foreign Business Act (FBA), enacted in 1999, is a cornerstone of the country’s regulatory framework governing foreign investment and business operations. The FBA aims to protect Thai industries, promote local participation in the economy, and regulate the activities of foreign-owned businesses. For foreign investors and entrepreneurs seeking to establish a presence in Thailand, understanding the […]
Thailand Long-term Resident Visa
The Thailand Long-term Resident Visa is not a conventional visa product—it is a multi-faceted residency instrument, designed to align foreign migration with national economic objectives. Officially introduced in 2022 under a Cabinet resolution and executed through inter-agency collaboration between the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) and the Immigration Bureau, the LTR Visa offers 10 years of […]
Fiance Visa in Thailand
The fiancé (e) visa, sometimes called the K-1 visa, enables a foreign national to enter the country with the intention of marrying a citizen of the United States. Thai nationals who are engaged to Americans can also obtain this visa. The American national must first submit a petition to the US in order to be […]
