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Succession and Inheritance in Thailand
What is Succession? Succession is a transfer of rights and obligations from the testator to the heirs, who can exercise their rights when the testator is deceased as defined in the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (TCCC). What is Inheritance? Inheritance can be assets, rights, or obligations designated by the testator, in writing, to specific […]
Monkhood and Inheritance in Thailand
Rationales of Section 1622 of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (TCCC) A Buddhist monk is prohibited to claim inheritance as an heir by this provision, but he can be a legatee. Once he leaves monkhood, he has the right to claim for inheritance. There are several justifications on this provision: A person who enters […]
Prohibited Assets in Thailand from Inheritance
Permitted and Prohibited Assets From Inheritance Debts and obligations can be inherited by the heir under the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (TCCC). However, Sections 1601 and 1734 of the TCCC define these terms as liabilities and limitations on heirs, ensuring that they are not being burdened by excessive debts: Section 1601 exempts the heir […]
Denial of Thai Permanent Residency
Foreigners applying for a Thai permanent residency may have their status revoked if they have a criminal record or are found to violate the laws of public safety. There are also certain prohibitions involved once your permanent residency is denied, according to the Immigration Act. Prohibitions in Granting Permanent Residency Section 44 of the Immigration […]
Benefits of Having Thai Permanent Residency
Foreigners receiving permanent residency status in Thailand are offered benefits and rights almost equivalent to those of Thai citizens. The article below lists the numerous advantages that it offers. The Right to Reside in Thailand Permanently Securing the right to remain permanently in Thailand is a huge milestone, allowing expats to reside in this prospering […]
Types of Thai Permanent Residency
Thai Permanent Residency Categories There are 5 different criterias to make you eligible in applying for a Thai permanent residency: Investment Employment Humanitarian purposes (6 sub-types): Spouse with Thai citizenship Spouse with Thai permanent residency Child adopted by parents who are Thai citizens Child adopted by parents who are Thai permanent residents Parents adopting a […]
Thailand: Inheritance Distribution with the Involvement of a Legitimate Spouse
Separate Property (Sin Suan Tua) This terminology is defined by Section 1471 of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (TCCC) as follows: Property belonging to a spouse before marriage. Personal use or profession-carrying property to a spouse. Acquired property by spouse during marriage through a will or as a gift. Engagement property (Khong Man). In […]
Procedures and Restrictions on Succession and Inheritance in Thailand
Renunciation or Refusal to Declare a Will Even though people may appreciate receiving an inheritance from the deceased testator, some of them may wish to renounce or refuse to receive it. In this circumstance, it is possible to do so by following the virtue of Section 1612 of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (TCCC): […]
Succession in Thailand: Heirship
Heirship: Disinheritance An heir can be anyone under the discretion of the testator. However, such an heir can be excluded from succession under Section 1606 of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (TCCC), in the following circumstances: Acts with prejudices or fraudulent intentions in getting an excess inheritance. Is guilty of having committed premeditated murder […]
Thailand Will
Forms of Will There are 5 forms of will as prescribed by the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (TCCC): An ordinary will A holograph will A public-made will A secret-made will and A verbal will Ordinary Will A will is a document written by the testator prior to death, which designates inheritance to heirs. This […]
