Understanding legal documentation in Thailand is essential for anyone involved in marriage, family matters, property, inheritance, or business. All official documents must be in Thai to be legally recognised, unless a bilingual format is specifically accepted. Proper documentation ensures full legal protection and recognition.
Issued by the district office (amphur) as official proof of marriage.
Required for:
Visa applications for foreign spouses
Joint tax filings
Inheritance and next-of-kin recognition
Must be registered at an amphur to be legally valid in Thailand.
Foreign marriages can be recognised if legalised, translated, and registered.
Issued at the amphur for mutual (administrative) divorces.
Contested divorces must be resolved through the Thai Family Court.
Required for:
Remarriage
Division of property or custody
Visa status updates for foreigners
Issued for children born in Thailand.
Important for:
Thai citizenship claims (if one parent is Thai)
Passport issuance
School and medical registrations
Children of a Thai parent and foreign parent must be registered at the amphur for legal recognition.
Issued by hospitals or local authorities.
Required for:
Probate and inheritance procedures.
Life insurance claims.
Visa or residency status changes for foreign spouses.
Specifies how a person’s assets are to be distributed after death.
Should be written in Thai and comply with the Civil and Commercial Code.
Useful for:
Preventing inheritance disputes
Assigning heirs or guardians
Managing foreign-owned assets (condos, shares)
A court-supervised process for managing a deceased person’s estate.
Required when:
There is no will
Heirs need legal authority to access assets
Foreigners inheriting property in Thailand must undergo this process through the Thai court system.
Proof of land ownership or usage rights.
Common types:
Chanote (Nor Sor 4 Jor) – Full ownership, highest legal security
Nor Sor 3 Gor – Confirmed right of use; can be upgraded
Nor Sor 3 – Less secure; unclear boundary demarcations
Thai nationals only can own land outright. Foreigners may:
Lease land (up to 30 years)
Own a building or condominium (under the foreign ownership quota)
A household registry listing legal occupants.
Two types:
Blue Book (Thor Ror 14) – For Thai citizens
Yellow Book (Thor Ror 13) – For foreign nationals residing at the address
Required for:
Visa extensions
Child registration
Utility connections and government services
Certify identity, signatures, or document authenticity.
Common uses:
Using Thai documents abroad
Verifying foreign documents within Thailand (via Ministry of Foreign Affairs or respective embassies)
Required when submitting foreign documents to Thai authorities.
Must be:
Translated by a licensed legal translator
Certified by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Issued by the Department of Business Development (DBD).
Includes:
Company name and registration number
Shareholding structure
List of directors and authorised signatories
Legal framework for company operations.
Outlines:
Capital structure
Shareholder voting rights
Roles and responsibilities of directors
Issued by the Ministry of Labour to foreign nationals working in Thailand.
Required before starting employment.
Tied to a specific employer or company and must be updated if employment changes.
We can assist you with:
Registering marriages, births, and divorces
Drafting wills and managing probate
Translating and certifying legal documents
Navigating family, property, and estate law
Preparing corporate documents for Thai business registration
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