Bankruptcy in Thailand
Bankruptcy in Thailand is governed by the Bankruptcy Act B.E. 2483 (1940) , which has undergone significant amendments—most notably after the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis—to evolve from a liquidation-focused framework into one that offers viable paths for both corporate rehabilitation and personal debt relief . As Thailand navigates ongoing economic pressures and rising household debt, the legal landscape continues to change, with new pre-packaged rehabilitation procedures and proposed reforms for individual debtors poised to reshape how insolvency is managed in the Kingdom. This guide provides an in-depth analysis of Thailand’s bankruptcy regime in 2026, covering the distinction between liquidation and rehabilitation, the new pre-packaged process, debt collection fundamentals, and the proposed personal bankruptcy reforms. 1. The Two Pillars of Thai Insolvency Law Thai bankruptcy law rests on two distinct legal pathways, each with different objectives: Liquida...