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Immigration

Can I Open A Thai Bank Account On A Tourist Visa?

It is sometimes possible, but increasingly difficult. Here is what banks actually look for, and why a longer-term visa changes the answer.

Immigration

What Happens If I Overstay?

Overstay is an offence, not a slip-up. The consequences depend on how long you overstay and whether you leave voluntarily or are caught.

Retirement

Thailand Retirement Visa Guide

The Non-O, the Non-O-A and the O-X are not interchangeable. The right one depends on your nationality, where you apply, and whether you need work rights or family inclusion.

Family Law

Thailand Marriage Visa Guide

The marriage visa is a one-year extension of stay based on a Thai marriage. The financial threshold is lower than retirement, but the evidence is more personal.

Property

Can Foreigners Own Property In Thailand?

Condominiums yes, land generally no. The distinction shapes every foreign purchase, and the structures used to control land carry their own rules.

Company Formation

Can Foreigners Own A Thai Company?

Yes, in many sectors, and 100% where the activity is not restricted. The Foreign Business Act sets the limits, and BOI promotion can lift them.

BOI & Foreign Investment

BOI Promotion Explained

The Board of Investment grants a package of incentives for activities Thailand wants to encourage. It is not a label, and it is not automatic.

Wills & Probate

Do Foreigners Need A Thai Will?

If you hold assets in Thailand, a Thai will speeds probate and avoids forcing a foreign court into Thai property. It should be coordinated with any foreign will.

Wills & Probate

What Happens If You Die Without A Will In Thailand?

Thai intestacy rules decide who inherits, and a court must appoint an administrator. The outcome is slower, costlier, and may not match your wishes.

Property

Property Due Diligence Checklist

The checks that should be complete before any deposit. Title, encumbrances, the seller, the building, and the money trail.