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    Current Law Reference

    Current Thai Law Positions

    At-a-glance summaries of the current legal position in key areas of Thai law, updated to reflect recent changes and amendments.

    Current Thai law summaries updated February 2025. Criminal law, immigration law, foreigners' rights, and business compliance information for Thailand.

    Quick Reference Summaries

    These pages provide current-state summaries of Thai law positions, designed for quick reference. Each summary reflects the latest legislative changes and is updated regularly. For detailed explanations, see our comprehensive guides linked from each page.

    Current Law by Area

    Criminal Law
    Updated: Feb 2025

    Current Thai Criminal Law Position

    Summary of current criminal law provisions as they apply in Thailand

    The Thai Criminal Code (พระราชบัญญัติอาญา) is the ...Criminal cases are prosecuted by the Office of the...The Royal Thai Police conduct criminal investigati...
    Immigration Law
    Updated: Feb 2025

    Current Thai Immigration Law Position

    Summary of current immigration regulations as they apply to foreigners in Thailand

    The Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979) is the primar...Immigration Bureau under Royal Thai Police adminis...Overstay and illegal work are criminal offences wi...
    Foreigners' Rights
    Updated: Feb 2025

    Current Legal Position for Foreigners in Thailand

    Summary of legal rights and obligations for foreign nationals in Thailand

    Foreigners have constitutional protections under T...Consular notification rights apply upon arrest or ...Property ownership restrictions apply to land and ...
    Business Compliance
    Updated: Feb 2025

    Current Thai Business Law Compliance Position

    Summary of current business regulatory requirements for companies operating in Thailand

    The Foreign Business Act restricts foreign ownersh...BOI promotion offers foreign ownership exemptions ...Annual filings with DBD are mandatory for all regi...
    Family Law
    Updated: Jul 2026

    Current Thai Family Law Position

    Summary of the current family law framework as it applies in Thailand

    Family law is governed by Book V of the Civil and ...Marriage is created by registration at a district ...The default matrimonial property regime is communi...
    Property & Land Law
    Updated: Jul 2026

    Current Thai Property & Land Law Position

    Summary of the current property and land ownership framework in Thailand

    Foreign nationals generally cannot own land under ...Foreigners may own a condominium unit outright, su...Land may be leased for up to 30 years; renewal is ...
    Employment & Labour Law
    Updated: Jul 2026

    Current Thai Employment & Labour Law Position

    Summary of the current employment and labour law framework in Thailand

    The Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541 (1998) sets th...Statutory severance pay is scaled by length of ser...The minimum wage is set by the Tripartite Wage Com...

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