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27/07/2026

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27/07/2026

How to Leave Your Bank Account in Thailand to Your Family
If you live in Thailand — whether in Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, or Chiang Mai — one of the most common questions we hear from expats is how to make sure their family can actually access their Thai bank account if something happens to them. Unlike in many Western countries, Thai banks do not let you name a beneficiary on a personal account. There's no form you fill out at a branch that automatically transfers your bank account to a family member. The only reliable way to control what happens to your Thai bank account is to have a valid Last Will and Testament naming your executor and your intended beneficiaries.

Here's exactly what happens to a bank account in Thailand when the account holder dies, and what you can do now to protect your family from delay.

https://thaiwills.com/how-to-leave-a-bank-account-in-thailand-to-your-family

04/07/2026

When someone dies in Thailand, their assets don't simply pass to the people named in a will. Thai law requires a Thai court to formally validate the will and appoint an estate administrator before a single bank account, condo, or vehicle can be transferred, whether the deceased was a Thai national or a foreigner, and whether the will was written in Thai or drafted overseas.

This guide walks through the specific procedures for probating a will in Thailand, from gathering documents to the final transfer of assets in Thailand.

25/06/2026

How to Make a Will in Thailand! - Making a Will in Thailand is simpler than most expats think — and more important than most realise. The entire process can be completed in an afternoon. What takes people years is getting started.

This guide walks you through every step, from understanding what Thai law requires to signing the finished document with your witnesses. Follow it and you will have a legally valid Thai Will that actually protects the people and assets you care about.

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15/06/2026

Does my Thai Will cover other countries? No — a Thai Will covers only assets located in Thailand. If you are an expat living in Thailand with property, savings, or investments back home, those assets are not protected by your Thai Will and will not be distributed according to your wishes unless you also have a valid Will in your home country.

This is the most common question we hear at ThaiWills — and the most important one to get right. Many expats assume that because they have made a Will in Thailand, their entire estate is covered. It is not. Without the right structure in place, the people you love could face months of unnecessary delays, conflicting legal claims, and avoid costly probate battles across two or more jurisdictions.

This guide explains exactly how Thai inheritance law handles foreign assets, why dual wills are the practical solution most expats need, and what you must get right to make sure both documents work together.

08/06/2026

ThaiWills is NOT a Law Firm...
ThaiWills is an online Will writing service for expats in Thailand.
Here's how it works:
✅ Answer a series of simple questions online
✅ Pay a one-time flat fee of ฿5,000
✅ Receive your completed Will in both English and Thai by email
✅ Print, sign in front of 2 witnesses — done
The whole process takes around 15 minutes and your Will is legally valid under Thai law.

07/06/2026

You’ve written your Will in Thailand — but unless it is signed correctly, in front of the right witnesses, it may not be legally valid. This is one of the most common mistakes expats make, and it can invalidate an otherwise carefully drafted document.

Under Thai law, the witnessing rules for wills in Thailand are specific and non-negotiable. Get them wrong and your Will could be challenged — or rejected entirely — during the probate process. This guide explains exactly what the law requires, who can and cannot be a witness, and how to sign your Will correctly the first time. - https://thaiwills.com/witnessing-a-will-in-thailand-what-you-need-to-know-to-make-it-legally-valid

07/06/2026

Life changes — and your Will should change with it. Marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, the death of a beneficiary, a new property purchase in Thailand. Any of these can be good reasons to revoke or update your existing last will and testament.

The good news is that under Thai inheritance laws, you can revoke a Will at any time during your lifetime. But how you revoke it matters. A revocation that does not follow the correct legal process may be invalid — leaving your old Will in force and your assets distributed in ways you no longer intend.

This guide explains the three legal methods for revoking a Will in Thailand, the mistakes to avoid, and what happens to your estate if you die without a valid replacement. -

Under Thai inheritance laws, you can revoke a last will and testament in Thailand at any time. Here are the three legal methods — and the mistakes that could make your revocation invalid.

07/06/2026

A Will is not a document you write once and forget. Life changes — and your Will should change with it. If you are a foreigner with assets in Thailand, keeping your last will and testament up to date is one of the most important things you can do to protect your assets and the people you leave behind.

The good news is that updating wills in Thailand is straightforward when done correctly. The challenge is knowing when to act and which method to use. This guide covers both — clearly and practically. - https://thaiwills.com/when-and-how-to-update-your-will-in-thailand-a-guide-for-foreigners-living-in-thailand

07/06/2026

If you are an expat living in Thailand with children — whether they are Thai nationals, foreign nationals, or a mix of both — a Will is one of the most important documents you can have. Without one, Thai inheritance laws decide what happens to your assets. And the outcome may not be what you intend for the people who matter most.

Many expats in Thailand assume that a Will made in their home country is sufficient, or that Thai law will automatically protect their children. Neither assumption is reliable. This guide explains exactly what expats in Thailand need to know about providing for their children through a valid Thai Will. - https://thaiwills.com/providing-for-your-children-in-thailand-why-expats-need-a-will-to-protect-their-family