Articles juridiques en français et en anglais : le droit thaïlandais au quotidien (visas, mariage, testaments, immobilier) et des ressources pour le droit québécois, par un juriste formé à l’Université de Montréal.
Thailand still blocks alcohol sales at every 7-Eleven, supermarket, and corner shop between 2 PM and 5 PM. The rule dates from the 1970s – meant to stop civil servants drinking on lunch break. Fifty years later, the rule is still on the books. Here is the honest explanation.
Usufruct Agreement in Thailand: A Simple Guide for Expats A usufruct agreement in Thailand is one of the most powerful legal tools available to foreign nationals who want to secure long-term rights over Thai property without owning the land outright. Governed by Sections 1417–1428 of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (CCC), usufruct grants the…
Le “visa de mariage” est un type de visa non-immigrant qui permet aux conjoints étrangers de citoyens thaïlandais de vivre et travailler en Thaïlande. Ce visa est valable un an et peut être renouvelé chaque année. On devrait parler d’extension de visa au lieu de visa marriage car il n’y a pas de visa de mariage. Il n’y a qu’on visa non-immigrant “O” et le “O” signifie “Others” ou “autres” en anglais.
Divorce in Thailand: A Comprehensive Guide Divorce in Thailand can be straightforward or complex depending on whether both parties agree. Thai family law is governed primarily by the Civil and Commercial Code (CCC), Book 5, which sets out the grounds for divorce, the process, and rules on property division and child custody. Whether you are…
La Thaïlande, en tant que destination touristique et pays d’origine de nombreux travailleurs migrants, n’est pas à l’abri de ce phénomène. Ce guide vise à fournir aux parents victimes d’un enlèvement d’enfant en Thaïlande des informations pratiques et des ressources utiles pour agir rapidement et efficacement.
Social Security in Thailand: What Expats Need to Know Thailand’s social security system provides a range of benefits to employees in the formal sector. For expatriates working legally in Thailand, participation in the Social Security Fund (SSF) is mandatory – and understanding your rights and obligations is important both for compliance and for making the…
Legalizing same-sex marriage in Thailand marks a milestone in LGBTQ+ rights. This article explores the implications, challenges, and significance of this historic development. Thailand is paving the way for equality in Southeast Asia. #Thailand #LGBTQ+ #marriageequality
Class Action Lawsuits Under Thai Law When a single wrongful act by a company or institution harms many people in the same way – a defective product, environmental pollution, consumer fraud, securities manipulation – individual lawsuits are inefficient and often economically impractical. Class action lawsuits (formally called “representative actions” in Thai law) address this problem…
Last Will and Testament in Thailand: A Guide for Expats If you live in Thailand or have significant assets here – property, bank accounts, vehicles, or business interests – making a valid Thai will is one of the most important legal steps you can take. Without one, Thai inheritance law determines who receives your assets,…
Airbnb and Thai Law: What Every Property Owner Needs to Know The rise of short-term rental platforms like Airbnb has created legal grey zones in many countries – and Thailand is no exception. If you own property in Thailand and are considering renting it out on Airbnb or similar platforms, understanding the legal framework is…