Legal articles

Criminal & Fraud

Scammed Online in Thailand? 5 Urgent Steps to Freeze the Account, Report It and Pursue Your Money

The first hours after you pay a scammer matter most. Call your bank or the 1441 hotline to have the receiving account frozen, file a police report within 72 hours, keep every piece of evidence, then plan your recovery with a lawyer.

26 Sep 2026 4 min read

Family & Inheritance

Who Inherits in Thailand? Statutory Heirs, the Spouse's Share and Appointing an Estate Administrator

When a family member dies, their property passes under their will or, without one, to six classes of statutory heirs. Who comes first, what the spouse receives, when you need a court-appointed estate administrator, and the deadlines not to miss.

26 Sep 2026 6 min read

Property

Can Foreigners Buy a Condo in Thailand? The 49% Quota, Bringing In Funds and Transfer-Day Costs

Foreigners can own condominium units outright in Thailand under the Condominium Act, but the unit must fall within the 49% foreign quota and the purchase money must come from abroad in foreign currency. The steps, documents and costs to prepare.

26 Sep 2026 5 min read