I'm Sébastien H. Brousseau, a Canadian who moved to Thailand in 2004 and never quite left. Twenty-two years later I spend my time on long road trips through places most foreigners miss, eating things I can't always name, and writing it all down in English and French.
This blog is where those journeys live: travel notes from Isaan to the islands, food finds from Phetchaburi to Roi-Et, and the occasional opinion from someone who has watched Thailand change across two decades from a front-row seat.
I'm also a lawyer. For legal work (wills, property, company set-up, divorce), visit ThaiLawOnline.com, my Thai law firm serving expats in English and French since 2004.
Thai Family Law vs. Foreign Family Law: Key Differences for Expats If you are an expatriate in Thailand going through a divorce, custody dispute, or estate matter, understanding how Thai family law differs from the legal system of your home country is essential. Making assumptions based on your home country’s law can lead to serious…
Comment choisir son avocat pour une expatriation en Thaïlande Trouver un bon avocat est l’une des décisions les plus importantes que vous prendrez en tant qu’expatrié en Thaïlande. Le droit thaïlandais est complexe, la barrière linguistique est réelle, et les enjeux – qu’il s’agisse d’un contrat immobilier, d’un divorce ou d’une création d’entreprise – peuvent…
Mardi Himal Trek: Nepal’s Best-Kept Secret Mardi Himal Trek Nepal The Annapurna region of Nepal is one of the world’s most celebrated trekking destinations, but most visitors follow the same two routes: the Annapurna Circuit or the Annapurna Base Camp trek. The Mardi Himal trek – a newer, less-trafficked route that approaches the Mardi Himal…
(written in 2023 and non-edited – More substantive articles about it on www.ThaiLawOnline.com like July 2026) Artificial intelligence is transforming industries worldwide, and the legal profession is no exception. In Thailand, the adoption of AI in legal practice is accelerating – changing how law firms operate, how clients access legal services, and what skills lawyers…
Estate Planning in Thailand: A Complete Guide for Expats Estate planning in Thailand is something most expatriates put off – but it is one of the most important legal steps you can take to protect your family and your assets. Without a properly drafted will and a coherent estate plan, the distribution of your Thai…
Setting Up a Company in Thailand: A Complete Legal Guide Thailand remains one of Southeast Asia’s most attractive business destinations for foreign investors. Whether you are starting a small business, a regional office, or a factory, you need to understand the legal rules first. These rules apply to setting up a company in Thailand. This guide…
Child Custody Under Thai Law When a marriage or relationship ends in Thailand, arrangements for the children are often the most emotionally charged and legally complex matters to resolve. Understanding how child custody under Thai law works – whether you are a Thai national, a foreign expat, or involved in an international dispute – is…
Sap Ing Sith in Thailand: Protecting Your Property Interests Without Owning Land If you have researched property ownership in Thailand as a foreigner, you have likely encountered the frustrating reality: land ownership is effectively barred for non-Thais in most circumstances. But this does not mean foreigners are without legal protection when it comes to property….
Adventures in Nepal: Why This Country Stays With You There are destinations you visit, enjoy, and leave behind. And then there are places that alter something in you – that stay with you long after you return to ordinary life. For me, Nepal is firmly in the second category. I have made the journey to…
After many years living in Nakhon Ratchasima, I have eaten at hundreds of restaurants in the city. Korat has a remarkable food scene, from outstanding street food to modern fusion, but if someone asks me where to go for the best traditional Thai food in a beautiful setting, I always say the same name: Ton…