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.
Personal Income Tax in Thailand: A Complete Guide for Expatriates Thailand’s personal income tax system is broadly similar to those of other countries, but there are important specifics – particularly for expatriates – that require attention. A significant regulatory change in 2024 altered the rules on foreign-sourced income, making tax planning for expats more important…
Living Will in Thailand: What Expats Need to Know A living will – also called an advance healthcare directive – is a legal document that records your wishes about medical treatment in the event you become unable to make decisions for yourself. For expatriates living in Thailand, understanding how living wills work under Thai law…
Prenuptial Agreement in Thailand: A Complete Guide for Expats Getting married in Thailand is a joyful milestone, but it also raises important legal questions – especially for international couples with assets in multiple countries. A prenuptial agreement in Thailand (known in Thai as sanya korn somrot) is one of the most practical legal tools available…
Les testaments en droit thaïlandais Le droit successoral thaïlandais, codifié dans le Code civil et commercial, établit des règles précises concernant la rédaction des testaments et la dévolution de la succession. Pour les expatriés vivant ou possédant des biens en Thaïlande, comprendre ces règles est essentiel pour protéger leurs proches et organiser la transmission de…
Si vous êtes un expatrié vivant en Thaïlande et que vous envisagez d’investir dans l’immobilier, il est essentiel de prendre certaines précautions pour assurer la sécurité de votre investissement. L’achat d’une propriété dans un pays étranger peut être complexe, mais en suivant ces conseils, vous pouvez minimiser les risques potentiels et maximiser vos chances de réussite.
We started a new Thai Legal YouTube channel and it’s pretty cool. We are using artificial intelligence. Every month, you will learn new things. We have a new section and just talked about the recent changes in the Elite Visa in Thailand.
Sap Ing Sith: Real Property Rights for Foreigners in Thailand Foreign nationals face significant restrictions on land ownership in Thailand. The Land Code prohibits foreigners from holding freehold title to land in most circumstances. However, Thai law provides several real property rights – collectively grouped under the concept of Sap Ing Sith (สิทธิเหนือพื้นที่) – that…
Prostitution Laws in Thailand: The Legal Reality Thailand’s sex industry is one of the most visible in the world, yet it operates in a complex and contradictory legal environment. Understanding what Thai law actually says – as opposed to what many assume – is important both for legal literacy and for understanding the country’s social…
Family Lawyer in Thailand: A Guide for Expatriates Family legal matters are among the most sensitive and consequential situations anyone can face. For expatriates in Thailand, navigating family law adds additional complexity: language barriers, unfamiliar legal procedures, cross-border jurisdictional questions, and the emotional stress of dealing with a foreign legal system at an already difficult…
L’accord prénuptial en Thaïlande : guide pour les couples francophones Le contrat de mariage – appelé en Thaïlande sanya korn somrot – est un outil juridique précieux pour les couples internationaux souhaitant organiser leur patrimoine avant de s’unir. Pour les expatriés francophones envisageant un mariage en Thaïlande, comprendre les règles thaïlandaises sur les contrats prénuptiaux…