Siam Legal’s Podcast

More than half of Bangkok's population has never been married, and Thai law hasn't kept up with that shift. This episode covers what unmarried couples in Thailand actually stand to lose if something unexpected happens, including property they contributed to but aren't named on, inheritance that goes to statutory heirs instead of a long-term partner, and parental rights that don't exist without a formal process. Siam Legal also walks through the legal tools available to couples who aren't ready to marry but want to protect what they're building together.

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝

𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝

𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝

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Opening a Thai bank account is getting harder for foreigners, but Thailand Privilege members have options most people don't. Rex sits down with visa expert Belle to answer one of the most common questions they hear: which Thai banks actually accept Thailand Privilege members, what documents to bring, and how Siam Legal's concierge service helps members get through the process without showing up with outdated information.

𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫 - 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

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Leaving your pet behind when you move to Thailand isn't something most people are willing to do, and the good news is you don't have to. This episode walks through the full process of bringing a dog or cat into Thailand, starting with which breeds and species face restrictions, the exact order veterinary steps need to happen in and why getting it wrong means starting over, and the government endorsement your health certificate needs before you fly. There's also a section on Bangkok's 2026 pet ownership rules that anyone living in the city needs to know about before they arrive.

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝'𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

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Thailand is floating the idea of a Golden Visa that would let wealthy foreigners secure long-term residency through a large capital deposit, with potential property purchase rights attached. This episode breaks down what's actually being proposed, how it compares to the Thailand Privilege Visa and LTR Visa that already exist, and why the concept has emerged now given Thailand's decade of sluggish growth and softening tourism numbers. Siam Legal also flags the important caveat: any property ownership benefits would require significant changes to laws that haven't changed yet.

Check out Siam Legal's Thailand Privilege Visa page for 𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃-𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 promotion: https://www.siam-legal.com/thailand-visa/thailand-privilege-visa.html

Explore more details about Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa: https://www.siam-legal.com/ltr-visa-thailand/

If you have any questions or need visa assistance, contact us: https://www.siam-legal.com/thai-visa-team-about-us/

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A quick but genuinely useful one for Thailand Privilege members. Rex sits down with visa expert Belle to answer the question that comes up constantly: what actually is the 90-day report, do you really need to do it on a Privilege Visa, and what happens if you miss the deadline. Belle also walks through the four ways to submit it, including the option where the Thailand Privilege team handles it for members in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Pattaya.

𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫 - 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

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Thailand has approved its first formal deportation regulation, and for foreign nationals, the change matters because it removes the delays that previously kept cases in limbo. This episode covers the six grounds that can now trigger deportation, ranging from overstaying and illegal work to forged documents and serious criminal offences, how the new process works from the moment a foreign prisoner's file is flagged before release, and what the government's "No Entry, No Stay, No Escape" policy signals about where enforcement is heading. If your visa, work permit, or business structure has any grey areas, now is the time to sort them out.

𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫 - 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

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A public dispute on the Bangkok Skytrain involving foreign students has highlighted something many expats and visitors don't realise: in Thailand, words and gestures alone can lead to criminal charges. This episode breaks down the difference between minor public offences and defamation under Thai law, why the threshold for legal liability is lower than most Western countries, and why video footage, including content shared or reposted on social media, can turn a brief argument into a documented case with serious consequences.

𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫 - 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

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Most foreign buyers in Koh Samui bring in a lawyer too late, often after they've already signed something or paid a deposit. This episode covers what a property lawyer actually does at each stage of a Thai real estate transaction, from title deed verification and due diligence to contract negotiation and the final transfer at the Land Department, and why foreign buyers face risks that Thai nationals simply don't. If you're serious about a property on the island, this is the episode to watch before anything is signed.

𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝

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Starting October 2026, Thailand's airports can open and inspect your checked baggage without you present, and you may only find out when you discover a notice inside your suitcase after landing. This episode covers what the new Civil Aviation Authority guidelines actually allow, what counts as a prohibited item, why power banks in checked luggage will be removed, and what happens to your bag if you're not using a TSA-approved lock. A practical listen before your next flight out of Thailand.

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝'𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

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Getting refused for a UK visa doesn't mean the door is closed. This episode walks through how to come back stronger on a second application, covering the three areas that make or break most reapplications: proving financial stability without raising red flags, demonstrating genuine ties to your home country, and making sure your documentation is complete and consistent with your stated purpose for travel. A straightforward listen if you've already been refused and want to know where to focus next.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐔𝐊 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬:

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