Visa amnesty for foreigners in Thailand, which has been extended since April of 2020, was further extended to September 26th, 2020. This extension was described as “final” by the Cabinet and another extension seems highly unlikely. The visa amnesty, which was originally due to expire on July 31st was further extended until September 26th, 2020, allows foreigners to stay in Thailand without having to extend visas…
Foreign Ownership Thai Law generally restricts foreigners from buying or owning land under freehold title, however it is currently possible in the following circumstances: The Board of Investment (BOI) and the Industrial Estates Authority has power to permit promoted companies to own land for the purpose of the promoted business. Permission can be granted under…
In March 2018 the Thai cabinet approved the amendments to the Royal Ordinance on the Management of Foreign Workers Employment B.E. 2560 (2017). The amendments were published on March 27, 2018, in the Royal Gazette and are known as the Royal Decree on Managing the Work of Foreigners (No. 2) B.E. 2561 (the “Decree”). The…
If a foreign employee is married to a Thai citizen, the foreigner may apply for a non-immigrant-O-visa (dependent visa) in Thailand. For the one-year extension of such visa, issued by the Immigration Office, in particular the following will be required: Marriage certificate; Evidence of income of not less than 400K/year, e.g. bank statement; ID…
Foreigners in Thailand have the possibility to register a usufruct related to a land plot or other real property. 1. Characteristics A usufruct provides limited property rights and is a legal right to the use and enjoyment of immovable property, including commercial benefits of property belonging to another person, according to the CCC section 1417….
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