Legal Services & Resources 

A talk regarding financial requirements for Thai Retirement Visas whereby certain onerous banking issues are popping up, sometimes resulting in Bank Accounts being frozen and digital banking not working.

As more people travel to Thailand for longer term stays, accommodation is in high demand and oftentimes leases may cause issues whereby it is a good idea to talk to a legal professional before entering into any contracts.

The property rental market in Thailand is growing and certain requirements such as contracts and deposits etc. can produce issues which oftentimes will result in the need for a legal professional.

A talk on Thai Immigration issues whereby the main criteria for those who have a Retirement Visa is passive income or a lump sum in a bank, and those who work will need work authorization and tax documentation.

Urgent News for Thai Elite Visa holders whereby it appears that Elite Visas appointments for Visa fixations are being cancelled due to updates on criminal records being required by the National Security Police.

Thailand Elite recently announced that visa appointments were to be cancelled due to new police background checks being carried out which could apply to other types of visas in the future.

40 occupations in Thailand are reserved strictly for Thai nationals even if one has a work permit and business visa, and working in those occupations is considered illegal in most circumstances.

Another talk about information regarding financial requirements for Retirement Visas as provided by the Immigration Office in Hua Hin which may differ from what some banks in Thailand require.

Foreigners who get into trouble Thailand usually think the Embassy will fix the problem, when actually the Embassy can only ensure that one is not being abused in prison and also contact one's family if required.

Overstay in Thailand is considered a serious matter by Thai Immigration and will lead to deportation and being blacklisted from Thailand even if the overstay is of a very short duration.