Jessataporn Bunnag
Thai immigration lawyer assesses Destination Thailand Visa
The initial success of DTV has been truly amazing with over 50,000 issued in just five months by Thai embassies and consulates abroad. As...
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...
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Myanmar earthquake twice as powerful as Noto Peninsula’s, expert warns of strong aftershocks
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Prime Minister visits site of collapsed building as labor group pleads for urgent rescue...
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Hopes Fading, But Rescues Continue – Death toll from Myanmar earthquake surpasses 2,000
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DDPM confirms Myanmar aftershocks do not affect Thailand; government buildings declared safe
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has confirmed that the aftershocks from Myanmar do not affect Thailand, March 31....