Weed shops are still open in Thailand, but since June 2025 they can only sell flower with a prescription. What tourists and expats can buy, where you can smoke, edibles and CBD, flying, driving and what happens if police stop you.
Where you got married decides almost everything about divorcing in Thailand: a same-day visit to the district office, or months in family court. Here’s how both routes work, and what a divorce does to your property, your kids, and your visa.
A practical guide to finding and working with lawyers in Thailand, covering law firm types, fee structures, red flags, and what to do in a legal emergency.
Hans, a German expat in Thailand, shares his real-life experience getting custody of his Thai children as a single non-Thai parent. Learn about the process, documents, and costs involved in applying for custody and citizenship in Thailand.
Who’s eligible for a Thai work permit, the 4-to-1 staff ratio and THB2 million capital rule, required documents, fees, and how the new e-Work Permit system changed the process.
Many visitors and long-time residents of Thailand don’t always terribly accurate picture of the legal system. Most of it is probably shaped by what tends to get reported in the media – which tends to either highlight when the legal system fails or when it’s a particular prominent outlier that gets caught in it. In reality, … Read more
MFA document legalization in Thailand: required documents, fees, appointment steps, and what the 2026 Apostille Convention accession changes.
When I was younger, I thought I was invincible. I didn’t need to worry about all those things like Wills or Living Wills. I had plenty of time. But, after a while, seeing family and friends pass away and leave difficulties behind for their loved ones, and as I grew a little bit older and … Read more
To me, finding a great law firm in Bangkok has always felt a bit like trying to find a straw needle in a haystack: it’s not only that I might have no idea what exactly I should be looking for, but I might not even realize when I’ve found one. There are some very general resources: embassies … Read more
Three recommended law firms in Phuket for property, family, and business matters, plus typical fees and how to choose the right one for your situation.