When divorcing marriages with children or when spouses want to live apart, the question of child custody always comes up in Thailand. Furthermore, child custody is frequently a problem for unmarried couples with children from previous relationships.

What Rights Do People Have in Custody Under Thai Law?

The phrase “parental power” as used in the Civil and Commercial Code of Thailand (CCCT) refers to custodial rights. Until the kid reaches the legal age, either the mother, the father, or a third party acting as legal guardian of the child may wield the parental power (20 years old),