Thailand Law Blog
The Major Differences Between Thai And Western Criminal Law
Nothing is more disappointing than having an unexpected event throwing a wrench into your trip to Thailand. Fortunately, with the right knowledge, you can turn the situation around and make the best out of your time in the Land of Smiles. This is why it is essential to learn the differences between Western and Thai […]
Visa Overstay in Thailand: What the Penalties Are, and What to Do About It
To minimize immigration problems, it’s important to avoid overstaying your visa in Thailand as a foreigner. Overstaying your visa is illegal and can result in various penalties, ranging from fines to major consequences such as deportation. To keep yourself out of trouble, it’s important to understand how to avoid overstaying and what to do if […]
Consequences of Being Blacklisted in Thailand
Blacklist Lifting and Re-Entry to Thailand After your name subject to the blacklist is lifted under Section 12 of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979), you may be able to re-enter Thailand. However, the immigration officer will heavily monitor you due to your history of being blacklisted. If you recommit an offense, you will be […]
Exclusion from Thailand
Overstaying in Thailand Should you surrender or be arrested by authorities, your name will be on the blacklist and you will be deported and excluded from Thailand. The length of the blacklist depends on the period of overstay. Length of Blacklist After Surrendering Overstaying for more than 90 days will subject you to be excluded […]
Immigration Detention Center of Thailand
The Immigration Detention Center (IDC) If you overstay or violate Thai immigration laws, you will be detained at the Immigration Detention Center. Inside the IDC: An Overview The IDC’s facility has a limited space with no privacy, in which inmates are squeezed together in a small cell, taking turns to sleep. Fortunately, there is a […]
Justifications to Divorce in Thailand
Grounds of Divorce Section 1516 of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code outlines a range of situations that qualify as legitimate grounds for divorce. These encompass: Adultery: When one spouse engages in extramarital affairs, it serves as grounds for divorce. Misconduct: Instances of misconduct leading to severe shame, animosity, substantial injury, or disrupting cohabitation […]
Methods of Uncontested Divorce in Thailand
Mutual Divorce Section 1514 of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (TCCC) lays down specific conditions that need to be satisfied for a divorce to be considered mutually agreed upon: Written Mutual Consent: Both spouses must express their mutual agreement to end the marriage in written form. This written consent is a crucial element to […]
Procedure of the Immigration Bureau in Thailand
In-Person Report for Staying in Thailand More Than 90 Days Once you submit all of the required documents through the postal service, here is the process the immigration office will undertake according to Sections 37(5) and 76 of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979): The Immigration Bureau receives and verifies the documents Inform the immigrant […]
Long-Term Stay Compliance Thailand
Reporting to the Immigration Division A person who holds a Thai long-term visa and stays in Thailand for more than 90 days must report to the Immigration Division at every 90 days interval, according to Section 37(5) of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979). Ways to Report with the Immigration Division In-person Designating a proxy […]
Procedure for Applying for Thai Permanent Residency in 2024
Here is a general guide on how to apply for Permanent Residency in Thailand. To apply for Permanent Residency in Thailand, follow these general steps: Eligibility Criteria: Hold a non-immigrant visa for at least three consecutive years. Maintain a valid visa at the time of application. Meet financial requirements and have a clean criminal record. […]
