Jessataporn Bunnag
Thai same sex marriage: hurrah, but be aware of the implications!
Gay expats may be considering a plan of action if they have a longstanding Thai partner. In a blaze of publicity, marriage will be...
Foreigners and Thai law: the changing Pattaya scenario
Much has changed over the past 30 or 20 years. Many of the western expats who retired here in the past and married Thai...
Pattaya Legal Corner: TM30 address registration: tedious but necessary
The Thai government has now amended several immigration rules in order to encourage a greater number of foreign tourists and longer-stay visitors. Details of...
Common pitfalls when making a Thai will
Expats know, or should know, that making a Thai will is good practice and will ease your passing at any rate for those named...
Pattaya Legal Corner: The foreigners’ yellow book and pink card are...
A recurrent discussion amongst expats is whether to bother applying for the yellow book (which lists the foreigner's resident in a property) and the...
Pattaya Legal Corner: Pitfalls of making a will in Thailand
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Why is a will necessary?
While it is sometimes possible to obtain court probate without a will, that can be a difficult process for foreigners...
Pattaya Legal Corner: Appealing against UK immigration decision
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Q: If a UK settlement visa is refused, what is the appeal procedure?
You have to appeal to the Leicester appeal court dealing with immigration...
Pattaya Legal Corner: Selection of immigration questions
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These are some of the issues raised with my staff over the past week.
Q: Will Test and Go survive as it is?
The current situation...
Pattaya Legal Corner: Neighbor squabbles are always bad news
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Q: What can I do about noisy neighbors?
From time to time, Thai lawyers do get complaints about neighbors playing loud music in the middle...
Pattaya Legal Corner: Covid, marriage and self-insurance issues
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Q: Why has Thailand decided to cancel the Covid extensions for tourists?
No more 60 day extensions will be granted after March 25 and, in...
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