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.
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…
Divorce en Thaïlande : conseils pratiques pour les expatriés Le divorce est toujours une période difficile, et cette épreuve peut l’être encore davantage à l’étranger, dans un système juridique différent et dans une langue qui n’est pas la vôtre. Ce guide vous donne les informations essentielles sur le divorce en Thaïlande du point de vue…
Prévoir la répartition de vos biens et de votre succession peut garantir que vos souhaits seront respectés après votre décès. La Thaïlande a ses propres lois en matière de succession, il est donc crucial de comprendre les procédures requises pour rédiger un testament valide.
Criminal Law in Thailand: What You Need to Know Thailand’s criminal legal system can be daunting for foreign nationals who are unfamiliar with it. Whether you are a victim of a crime, a witness, or – unfortunately – a suspect or accused, understanding the basics of criminal law in Thailand is essential. This guide covers…
My cat « Serbia » has over half a million views on Tik Tok. And I never did a new video in the last year or more. Not bad for an orange cat of Nakhon Ratchasima. Useful Legal Resources for Expats in Thailand Serbia The Cat On Tik Tok. More in Thailand & Southeast Asia…