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Common forms are the ordinary will (s.1656), the holographic will (s.1657) and the public-document will made at a district office (s.1658).
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Bilingual Thai Legal Consultation for Individuals, Expats & SMEs — Thai Will Drafting (Ordinary Written & Public Document Forms)
An ordinary Thai will under Section 1656 must be written, dated and signed before at least two witnesses present together. Witnesses and their spouses must not be beneficiaries, or gifts to them fail.
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An ordinary Thai will under Section 1656 must be written, dated and signed before at least two witnesses present together. Witnesses and their spouses must not be beneficiaries, or gifts to them fail.
This page explains drafting a will under Thai law for assets in Thailand. General information under Thai law; not legal advice on your situation and no outcome is promised.
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Disqualified witnesses
Section 1653 bars beneficiaries and their spouses as witnesses; use independent adult witnesses.
Identify assets and beneficiaries
List title deeds, unit numbers, bank accounts and shares with clear beneficiary names, plus substitutes if a beneficiary dies first.
Executor
Name an executor and alternate; they must be adults who are not bankrupt or incapacitated.
Language
A will can be Thai or bilingual; bilingual wills should state which version prevails.
Storage and revocation
Keep the original safe and inform the executor. A later inconsistent will revokes the earlier one to that extent.
Frequently asked questions
- How many witnesses?
- At least two, present together, for an ordinary will.
- Can a beneficiary witness?
- No; gifts to that witness fail.
- Must it be registered?
- No, unless you choose a public-document will.
- Can I change it?
- Yes, by a new will in a valid form.
- Can foreigners make a Thai will?
- Yes, for assets in Thailand.
- How can I obtain the service charges?
- Send an asset list, heir details and documents for scope review and request a written quotation. Court and government fees are shown separately at statutory rates.
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