Prenuptial Agreement in Thailand
A prenuptial agreement in Thailand formally sets out how property will be treated between spouses (what remains separate and what becomes marital property), who manages which assets, and other property-related arrangements. For mixed-nationality couples or anyone with significant assets (business, foreign property, inheritances), a properly drafted prenup reduces uncertainty, evidences intentions, and can prevent lengthy disputes on divorce or death. Legal basis and core statutory rules Thai prenuptial agreements are governed by the Civil and Commercial Code (Book on Marriage and Family). The law prescribes formal requirements for validity and limits what a prenup can accomplish. In short: prenups must comply with the statutory form, be fair, and cannot contravene public order or good morals. The relevant statutory framework is summarized in the Civil Code provisions on ante-nuptial contracts. Important statutory points you must know: A prenup must be in writing, signed by both p...