Quick answers to the questions Khon Kaen residents ask us most, with links to the full guide on each topic.
Simple defined jobs are usually fixed-fee; litigation is staged. Provincial rates are generally lower than Bangkok — but always get the quote and its exclusions in writing. More →
No — but he can own the house via superficies, hold a registered usufruct, or a 30-year lease. Decide before building. More →
No — if you genuinely agree, register the divorce and settlement at any amphur, both attending in person. Court is for disagreement. More →
A statutory-heir petition to the provincial court for an estate administrator, then transfers to heirs. Gather documents first. More →
Above a modest amount you need signed written evidence of the loan — this is the rule that decides most village lending disputes. More →
Lawyer to the station, bail security ready (cash or a land deed), and — for foreigners — embassy informed. More →
Yes: appointed counsel in criminal cases, Lawyers Council aid, the Justice Fund and the Provincial Justice Office. More →
Contested civil cases commonly run a year or more at first instance; mediation can end them in months, and the small-claims and consumer tracks are faster still. More →
The compulsory motor insurance every vehicle carries pays a baseline amount regardless of fault; voluntary insurance covers the rest. Get a police report first. More →
Report it to the provincial labour inspector, who can investigate without a lawsuit, or take it to the free, informal Labour Court. More →
Generally no — normal wear and tear is not damage. Photograph the property at move-in and move-out to settle disputes. More →
Report it to the police quickly — fast reporting gives the best chance of freezing funds — and to the OCPB if a business was involved. More →
Yes, but the Foreign Business Act restricts majority foreign ownership of many activities unless you get a licence, BOI promotion, or a genuine Thai majority partner. More →
Thailand's courts run a simplified, faster small-case procedure for modest claims, and an even friendlier track exists for consumer cases against a business. More →
The Workmen's Compensation Fund pays out without needing to prove your employer was at fault; a further claim is possible if there was genuine negligence. More →
Residents, including long-stay foreigners, are expected to hold one — an International Driving Permit is really for short visits. More →
Put the complaint in writing, then try the Damrongdhama Centre or the Consumer Case procedure before considering a full lawsuit. More →