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Thailand Cannabis Laws in 2026: Prescriptions, Possession and Rules for Foreigners
Thailand cannabis laws in 2026 explained: prescriptions for flower, narcotic extracts, shop licence changes, public smoking and rules for foreigners.
Can Thailand Extradite a UNHCR Refugee? Bai Zhaodong Case Explained
UNHCR refugee status does not automatically stop extradition from Thailand. The Bai Zhaodong case shows why detention, extradition and the statutory ban on return to torture risk must be analysed separately.
Released After 84 Days in Thailand: Why the Criminal Case Can Still Continue
Release after Thailand’s maximum 84-day pre-charge remand period does not end the criminal case. This guide explains Section 87, later prosecution, limitation periods, arrest warrants and extradition.
Thai Shareholder on Paper Only? How Nominee Raids Are Hitting Foreign Business Owners in 2026
A Chiang Mai hostel raid shows why a 51/49 company structure does not protect a foreign-linked business when the Thai shareholder may exist only on paper. We explain the nominee, hotel-licensing, DTV and work-permit risks.
Thailand Deportation Regulation 2026: What Foreigners Need to Know
The 2026 Thailand deportation regulation does not make every fine an automatic ground for removal. It clarifies how authorities report cases and process deportation while separate appeal deadlines remain critical.
Can a Thai Work for a Legal Overseas Gambling Company? Thai Law Explained
A Thai citizen working abroad for a licensed gambling business is not automatically breaking Thai law. The answer depends on Thai-facing activity, actual duties, knowledge, customer location and the source of funds.
Can Foreigners Work as Tour Guides in Thailand? Lessons from a Phuket Arrest
Foreigners generally cannot work as tour guides in Thailand. A work permit does not replace the Thai-nationality requirement, tour-guide licence or restricted-occupation rules.
Bringing Cash into Thailand: Declaration Limits and Legal Risks
Thailand generally does not cap cash brought into the country, but travellers must declare foreign currency over USD 15,000 or equivalent and comply with the applicable THB 450,000 aggregate rules.
Thailand Marriage Visa Revocation: 48-Hour Appeal and Deportation Risks
A marriage-based extension does not guarantee continued stay in Thailand. Learn when permission may be revoked, who has a 48-hour appeal, and how removal differs from extradition.
Posting a Debtor on Facebook in Thailand: Defamation and Lawful Debt Collection
Can a creditor post a debtor on Facebook in Thailand? Learn the defamation risks, Debt Collection Act rules, lawful recovery options, and evidence required.
Separate Property vs Marital Property in Thailand: Who Owns What Before and After Marriage?
Understand how Thai law classifies separate and marital property, including assets owned before marriage, inheritance, gifts, income, replacement property and division after divorce.
Court Bail in Thailand: How to Prepare for Same-Day Release, Especially for Foreign Defendants
Same-day bail in Thailand depends on preparation, the court’s order and the release-warrant process. This guide explains the legal test, same-day workflow, documents for foreign defendants and why cash is often the most practical option.