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The yellow clock-tower police station in Phuket Old Town

Stopped or Arrested by Police in Thailand: What to Do and Who to Call

November 9, 2026 by Saran Lhawpongsawad

What to do if police in Thailand stop, search or arrest you: what to carry, what to say, what happens at the station, court and bail, how your embassy can help and which numbers to save now.

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Thai Residence Certificate: Cost, Documents & Where to Apply

November 6, 2026 by John Joseph

A step-by-step guide to Thailand’s Residence Certificate: required documents, the THB200 government fee, processing time, and where to apply.

Traveling Out of Thailand With Your Thai Children Without Your Spouse

Traveling Out of Thailand With Your Thai Children Without Your Spouse

October 26, 2026 by John Joseph

If you have to travel outside of Thailand with your Thai children but not your Thai spouse, follow this guide for the process and documents.

Rice paddies and village houses in Pai, northern Thailand

Long-Term Land Leases in Thailand: How Registration Works

September 27, 2026 by Thailand Starter Kit Editorial Team

Foreigners can’t own land in Thailand, but a registered 30-year lease lets you hold a plot and own the house on it. Here’s how registration works, what it costs, and where renewal promises fall apart.

Bangkok Bank and Krungthai branches inside a Bangkok shopping mall

FATCA and FBAR in Thailand: What Americans Have to Report

September 26, 2026 by Thailand Starter Kit Editorial Team

Thai banks have reported American-held accounts to the IRS since April 2024. Here is what FATCA means in Thailand, which of the FBAR and Form 8938 you owe, and how to catch up if you have never filed.

Detached family house behind a white wall in a housing estate in Rayong, Thailand

Inheritance in Thailand for Foreign Spouses: What You Keep and What You Must Sell

September 25, 2026 by Thailand Starter Kit Editorial Team

A foreign spouse is a full legal heir in Thailand, often the main one. But inherited land has to be sold within a year, most condos too, and every bank account stays frozen until a Thai court appoints an administrator.

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A Short and Simple Guide to Retiree Visa Thailand: Rules and Requirements (Updated 2026)

October 27, 2026 by John Joseph

Thailand has several retirement visas, and the differences between them cost real money. Here is what the Non-O, O-A and O-X actually require, from the THB800,000 bank rule to the insurance you can skip.

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Thailand Education Visas: Where and What You Could Study in Thailand

October 29, 2026 by John Joseph

Learn how to get an education visa in Thailand, including approved study options, requirements, costs, extensions, and key updates after the DTV visa

Thai wedding water pouring ceremony over the hands of the bride and groom

Prenuptial Agreements in Thailand: A Guide for Foreigners Marrying a Thai

August 4, 2026 by Saran Lhawpongsawad

A Thai prenup only works if it’s handed to the registrar on your wedding day. Sign it a week later and it’s worth nothing. Here’s what a Thai prenuptial agreement can and can’t do, why it matters most for the foreign spouse, and what it costs.

Signing a power of attorney document in Thailand

Power of Attorney in Thailand: A Guide for Expats

August 11, 2026 by Thailand Starter Kit Editorial Team

A Power of Attorney lets someone handle paperwork in Thailand while you’re away. Here’s how to draft, sign, and use one without wasting money on the wrong document.

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