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Verified Legal Directory 2026
Every legal decision you make in Thailand carries real consequences. Connect with our vetted professional directory — qualified, transparent, and independently verified.
Your choice of legal counsel should match the complexity of your needs. The firm in our directory has been independently reviewed by the THAIBK editorial panel.
English and Thai speaking lawyers covering immigration, property, business, family law, wills and criminal matters across eight locations in Thailand.
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The most important rule in Thai property law: Foreigners cannot own land. This is a constitutional prohibition. Understanding the vehicles available for legitimate ownership is critical.
The only direct freehold title available to foreign nationals. Capped at 49% of total building area. All title deeds issued as Chanote (full ownership).
Maximum 30-year registered lease for land or villas. 90-year marketing claims are not legally registerable beyond 30 years in a single block.
Strictly illegal. Using Thai shell companies to hold land for foreigners is actively prosecuted under the Land Code and Foreign Business Act.
Thai law (Civil and Commercial Code) caps registered leases at 30 years. There is no such thing as a guaranteed 90-year lease in a single registration block. The second and third "30-year" periods commonly advertised by developers are legally unregisterable — they depend entirely on goodwill.
Estate planning in Thailand is often ignored until it is too late. A Thai will for local assets (bank accounts, condominiums, vehicles) takes days to prepare but saves years of legal limbo for heirs.
Home-country wills are slow and uncertain in Thai courts. A local will for local assets is essential.
Thai law provides statutory rights to close family. A correctly drafted local will ensures your wishes are executed without infringing those mandates.
Appoint someone physically in Thailand or a professional firm to navigate the probate process effectively.
The Forced Heirship Rule
"Unlike absolute freedom of will in some Western jurisdictions, Thai law provides specific statutory rights to close family. A correctly drafted local will ensures your wishes are executed without infringing on these mandates."
Protect your assets and build your Thai life with confidence. Every legal decision carries consequences — make them with qualified guidance.
THAIBK LEGAL DIRECTORY 2026