Thai Law Defines Six Succession Orders for Inheritance

Key summary

Under Thai civil law, inheritance follows a hierarchy of six orders: direct descendants (children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren), parents, full siblings, half-siblings, grandparents, and uncles/aunts/cousins. Spouses have statutory rights to inherit, and parents may accept inheritance alongside their deceased child's offspring. If no heirs exist or a will designates no recipient, the estate reverts to the state. Assets must be settled against marital property claims, debts, and specific insurance rules before distribution.