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  • Is my Thai prenuptial agreement valid overseas

    Are Thai Prenuptial Agreements Enforceable Abroad?
    Why Expats Should Consider a Dual Prenup

    Sample Clause:

    Sample Clause in a Thai Prenuptial Agreement:
    This Agreement is made in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Thailand and shall be governed and interpreted exclusively in accordance with Thai law.
    The parties agree that any dispute arising in relation to this Agreement shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Thailand.

    Many foreigners marry in Thailand and sign a prenuptial agreement under Thai law, thinking the matter is settled. But what happens if you later move abroad and divorce occurs in your home country? Will that Thai prenup still protect your assets?

    The short answer: It depends on where you live, and how your prenuptial agreement was drafted.

    Thai Prenups Are Valid - But Not Always Enforced Abroad

    A properly registered prenuptial agreement under Thai law is enforceable in Thailand. However, foreign courts are not automatically bound to recognize it, especially in countries with different legal systems.

  • Marriage Visa

    Visa Non-O
    A Thai marriage visa refers to a Non-Immigrant Visa Category “O” issued to foreign nationals who are legally married to a Thai citizen. In addition to meeting financial requirements, such as showing sufficient funds in a Thai bank account or proof of monthly income, the applicant must also provide a valid marriage certificate, proof of cohabitation, and other supporting documents. This visa allows long-term stay in Thailand and can be extended annually at the local immigration office.

    Marriage Visa Guide 2025

    For answers to real legal questions about living in Thailand as a foreign spouse, see our Thai marriage visa Q&A guide for foreigners .

  • Thai Divorce – การหย่าร้างในประเทศไทย | Divorce Law – กฎหมายไทยเข้าใจง่าย

    Who Gets What in a Thai Divorce: Divorce Law – กฎหมายไทยเข้าใจง่าย

    Thailand splits the marital estate (สินสมรส, Sin Somros) equally when a court decides a divorce. Personal property (สินส่วนตัว, Sin Suan Tua) stays with its owner if proven. Prenups can change management and help with classification, but they cannot override the Civil and Commercial Code’s division rules or waive spousal maintenance (alimony).

  • Unenforceable Clauses in a Thai Prenuptial Agreement

    Sample Prenuptial Clause Not Valid Under Thai Law

    Example clause from a prenuptial agreement:

    "The spouses agree that there shall be no community of property between them, except for a limited community of household effects. All other forms of matrimonial property regimes are expressly excluded."
    "คู่สมรสตกลงกันว่าจะไม่มีทรัพย์สินส่วนรวมระหว่างกัน ยกเว้นเพียงทรัพย์สินที่ใช้ร่วมกันในครัวเรือนเท่านั้น ระบอบทรัพย์สินสมรสในรูปแบบอื่น ๆ ทั้งหมดให้ถือว่าไม่อยู่ภายใต้ข้อตกลงนี้โดยชัดแจ้ง"