Thailand is governed by the Thai Civil and Commercial Code which consists of 6 books with all legal obligations in daily life. There are sections for Family (Marriage & Divorce), Contracts (Leasehold), and Purchase of Movable Property (a house) or Immovable Property (land). Courts and lawyers in Thailand follow these codes and are used as the final text in litigation.
Thailand Civil and Commercial Code – Book 1
This is book 1 of 6. Topics include: people, associations, etc.
Thailand Civil and Commercial Code – Book 2
This is book 2 of 6. This book contains laws on various legal obligations
Thailand Civil and Commercial Code – Book 3
This is Book 3 of 6. This book contains provisions relating to certain contracts.
Thailand Civil and Commercial Code – Book 4
This is book 4 of 6. This book contains provisions regarding property.
Thailand Civil and Commercial Code – Book 5
This is book 5 of 6. This book contains provisions about the family, including marriage and divorce.
Thailand Civil and Commercial Code – Book 6
This is Book 6 of 6 of the Civil and Commercial Code. This book contains provisions on inheritance and estate.