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Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
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Ultimate Legal Guides

Long-form essays (4,000+ words) from senior attorneys

Real Estate Guide11 min read·6/15/2026

Buying Property in Thailand as a Foreigner 2026: Condos, Land Leases & the Purchase Process

Can foreigners buy property in Thailand? A clear guide to lawful condominium freehold, long-term leases for land and villas, the purchase process and title due-diligence, taxes, inheritance, and pitfalls like nominee ownership. Written by a 40-year Thai law firm.

By Suwanvara Law Firm — Real Estate & Foreign Matters Team
Inheritance Guide11 min read·6/15/2026

Wills & Inheritance in Thailand for Foreigners 2026: Thai Wills, Property Succession & Estate Administration

If you own a condo, bank account, or other assets in Thailand, do you need a Thai will? A clear guide to intestate succession, the forms of a Thai will and witnessing, the special rules on foreigners inheriting property, the estate administrator and probate process, and common pitfalls. Written by a 40-year Thai law firm.

By Suwanvara Law Firm — Estates & Foreign Matters Team
Immigration Guide17 min read·6/6/2026

Thailand Visa & Work Permit: Complete 2026 Guide for Foreigners & Employers

How Thai visas, work permits, 90-day reporting, extensions, re-entry permits, and overstay rules fit together in 2026 — with the key routes: Non-B, Non-O retirement and marriage, BOI, SMART, LTR, and DTV. By a Thai law firm with 40 years of experience.

By Suwanvara Law Firm — Immigration & International Team
Civil Litigation Guide12 min read·6/1/2026

Debt Collection, Suing a Debtor and Enforcement in Thailand: A Creditor's Guide 2026

Your debtor won't pay — how do you actually get your money back? A step-by-step overview from the demand letter and civil suit to limitation periods, asset investigation, and enforcement (seizure and auction). By a Khon Kaen law firm with 40 years of experience.

By Suwanvara Law Firm — Civil Litigation & Enforcement Team
Family Law Guide12 min read·6/1/2026

Divorce, Marital Property and Child Custody in Thailand: A Practical Guide 2026

Want a divorce but don't know where to start? Learn the difference between divorce by mutual consent and divorce by court judgment, how marital property is divided, who gets custody, and how child support is set. By a Khon Kaen family law team with 40 years of experience.

By Suwanvara Law Firm — Family Law Team
General Guide11 min read·6/1/2026

Lawyer Fees in Thailand 2026: Understanding Costs Before You Hire

How are legal fees calculated? What types exist, and why does each firm charge differently? A plain-language guide for clients hiring a lawyer for the first time, from a Khon Kaen law firm with 40 years of experience.

By Suwanvara Law Firm — Legal Advisory Team
Criminal Law Guide10 min read·6/1/2026

Bank Account Frozen or Accused of Being a Money Mule? Thailand Defense Guide 2026

Your bank account is suddenly frozen, or you're accused of being a scam money-mule account — what now? Reasons for the freeze, the unfreezing and appeal process, criminal and civil risk, and how to prove you're innocent. By a Khon Kaen law firm with 40 years of experience.

By Suwanvara Law Firm — Criminal & Civil Litigation Team
Labour Law Guide11 min read·6/1/2026

How Much Severance Pay Am I Owed in Thailand? Employee Rights Guide 2026

Suddenly terminated? Learn what severance pay, payment in lieu of notice, and unfair-dismissal compensation you may be entitled to under Thai labour law — and how to claim through the Labour Court. By a Khon Kaen law firm with 40 years of experience.

By Suwanvara Law Firm — Employment Law Team
Business Law4 min read·5/31/2026

Factory & Industrial-Estate Law in Thailand — Labor, Customs, BOI & Environmental (2026)

A guide for factory owners and managers in Thai industrial estates — labor and termination law, machinery-import customs, BOI privileges, land holding, environmental and safety compliance, and foreign-worker permits. From a 39-year law firm.

By Business & Industrial Law Desk — Suwanvara Law Firm — Counsel for factories and industrial estates
Family14 min read·5/18/2026

Divorce in Thailand for Foreigners: A Practical Guide (2026)

Everything foreign spouses need to know about ending a Thai marriage — jurisdiction, mutual-consent vs court divorce, matrimonial property, child custody, and recognition back home. Written by a 40-year Khon Kaen law firm.

By Suwanvara Law Firm — International Family Practice
Investment22 min read·5/4/2026

The Complete Guide to Foreign Investment in Thailand (2026)

Everything foreign investors need to know about doing business in Thailand — entity types, BOI, FBA, work permits, taxes, and pitfalls. 4,000+ words from a 39-year Thai law firm.

By Legal Advisory Team — Suwanvara Law Firm
Privacy18 min read·4/28/2026

PDPA Compliance Checklist for Thai Businesses (2026 Edition)

A step-by-step PDPA implementation checklist with timelines, cost estimates, and pitfalls. Built from 50+ PDPA audit engagements since 2022.

By Legal Advisory Team — Suwanvara Law Firm
Criminal Law20 min read·4/20/2026

A Practical Guide to Criminal Defense in Thailand

What to do if you or a loved one is arrested in Thailand — rights, procedures, bail, and key timelines. Written from 39 years of criminal practice experience.

By Legal Advisory Team — Suwanvara Law Firm