Legal Updates
Expert commentary and practical analysis from the Nathee Legal Editorial Team on the legal developments shaping life and business in Thailand.
New Regulations on Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visas: What Foreigners Should Know
A practical look at the updated Long-Term Resident visa framework, eligibility categories, and the documentation foreign applicants must prepare in 2026.
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Thailand's Evolving Approach to Cross-Border Family Disputes
A practical look at how Thai courts handle international divorce, custody, and child abduction cases — and what foreign parents should prepare before filing.
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Amendments to the Civil and Commercial Code: Impact on Prenuptial Agreements
Recent amendments clarify how prenuptial agreements are registered and enforced in Thailand, with practical implications for foreign spouses.
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Strengthened Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Obligations for Thai Companies
The Anti-Money Laundering Office has issued updated reporting guidelines that affect company directors, beneficial owners, and foreign-controlled entities in Thailand.
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Foreign Ownership of Thai Land: Current Rules and Lawful Structures
An overview of the restrictions on foreign freehold ownership of land in Thailand and the compliant structures investors use to hold property.
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Supreme Court Guidance on Foreign Condo Ownership and Common-Area Disputes
A recent Supreme Court decision clarifies the rights of foreign unit owners in condominium common-area disputes, including voting rights and maintenance fee obligations.
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Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards in Thailand: A 2026 Practitioner's Note
Thailand is a New York Convention signant, but enforcement still turns on procedure. Here is what practitioners and commercial parties should expect.
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Immigration Blacklist Removals: New Administrative Pathways
Recent procedural changes have made it more feasible to challenge and seek removal from Thailand's immigration blacklist. Here is what has changed.
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