About Thailand Law Online

Thailand Law Online is an independent legal information platform established in 2005. It offers accessible and practical legal knowledge for foreigners navigating Thai law — from marriage and family law to property rights, inheritance, and bilingual contract use.

The website is curated by Robert M. Spelde, LL.M., a Dutch legal consultant with over 15 years of experience assisting expats in Thailand. Articles are based on Thai law as written in the Civil and Commercial Code, not second-hand hearsay or forum opinions.

What We Offer

• Plain-English legal articles about Thai civil, family, real estate, and inheritance law
• Bilingual (Thai–English) contract templates drafted by licensed Thai lawyers
• Information on legal risks, court procedure, and registration requirements

Independent and Experienced

Thailand Law Online is not a government site or law firm, but an independent knowledge base developed for non-lawyers, expats, and cross-cultural families. Content is updated periodically and based on real-world legal experience.

AI-Assisted Legal Draft Review

As of 2025, the site is experimenting with limited AI-assisted legal draft reviews, not to replace lawyers, but to support faster analysis and clarity. All public content and downloads remain reviewed by a human legal consultant.