Thailand Law Blog
Loss of Thai Citizenship
Renunciation Section 13 of the Nationality Act B.E. 2508 (1965) allows a Thai national to renounce their citizenship and acquire the nationality of their spouse if the individual meets all of the following conditions: Is a Thai citizen. Is married to a foreigner and acquires the nationality of the spouse. As such, a Thai citizen […]
Resumption of Thai Citizenship Application Process
Here are the timeframes of Thai citizenship resumption under the Nationality Act B.E. 2508 (1965). Resumption for a Former Thai Citizen Whose Marriage is Dissolved under Section 23 (Total 325 Days) Applicant applies with competent officials through: An embassy or a consular (overseas domicile). The Police Commander, Special Branch Bureau of Royal Thai Police (Bangkok […]
Renunciation of Thai Citizenship Application Process
Here are the timeframes of Thai citizenship renunciation under the Nationality Act B.E. 2508 (1965). Renunciation for a Thai Citizen Married to a Foreign Spouse under Section 13 (Total 325 Days) Applicant applies with competent officials through: An embassy or a consular (overseas domicile). The Police Commander, Special Branch Bureau of Royal Thai Police (Bangkok […]
Procedures for Thai Citizenship Application
Here are the timeframes of the Thai citizenship application under the Nationality Act B.E. 2508 (1965). Applying a Thai Nationality for a Thai Spouse under Section 9 (Total 475 Days) Applicant applies with competent officials through: An embassy or a consular (overseas domicile). The Police Commander, Special Branch Bureau of Royal Thai Police (Bangkok domicile). […]
Relations Between Inheritance Tax and the New Thai Tax Law
Receiving Inheritance from Overseas and Bringing it to Thailand Any individual holding Thai citizenship or a Thai resident residing for 180 days or more who receives a foreign-source inheritance and brings them into Thailand is subject to taxation under the new tax law. In contrast, an individual who is not a Thai resident (residing 180 […]
Inheritance Tax: An Overview
What is it? Any asset obtained collectively through inheritance with a total value exceeding 100 million THB is subject to taxation at a rate ranging from 5% to 10% of the total value. Who is Subject to this Taxation? There are 4 categories that would make a person subject to paying inheritance tax as defined […]
Relationship Between the New Thai Tax Law, Retirement Visa Holders, and Long-Term Residency
Income from Business Operations Incomes received from business operations in Thailand or overseas but brought into Thailand are subject to income tax under the new taxation law at rates ranging from 5% to 35%. On the other hand, if you receive income as a business entity, you will be subject to corporate tax at 20%. […]
Thailand’s New Tax on Foreign Income: An Overview
Section 41 of the Revenue Code This provision requires an individual to pay income taxes to the Revenue Department of Thailand under the following conditions: The individual is: A Thai citizen. A Thailand resident who filed taxes in the previous tax year. Foreigners living in Thailand for one or more periods totaling at least 180 […]
Is Weed Legal in Thailand?
Thailand recently made a groundbreaking decision, becoming the first Asian nation to decriminalize all parts of the cannabis plant. This move signifies a shift away from traditional drug policies and represents a significant change in how the country views weed or cannabis. The journey to this point in Thailand’s cannabis policy has seen important milestones. […]
Thai Citizenship Application Process 2024
Foreigners who have stayed in Thailand for a considerable amount of time have come across many obstacles in attempting to extend their stay, starting a business, or owning properties in the Kingdom, not to mention the hassle of filing a report every 90 days. One way to eliminate those hurdles is to become a Thai […]
