Government offices: who handles what
Before hiring anyone, check whether your Udon Thani matter is really a government-office matter — many are solved at a counter, not in court.
| Office | What it owns |
|---|---|
| Amphur (district office) | Marriage and divorce registration, legitimation of children, name changes, house registration (tabien baan), official wills. |
| Udon Thani Land Office (and district branches) | Title searches, transfers, mortgages, leases, usufructs, servitudes — nothing about land is real until registered here. |
| Udon Thani Provincial Court / Juvenile & Family Court | Lawsuits, estate administrator appointments, contested divorce and custody, criminal trials. |
| Provincial immigration office | Extensions of stay, 90-day reports, re-entry permits, residence certificates for foreigners. |
| Provincial Justice Office | Free legal guidance, Justice Fund applications, victim compensation claims. |
| Damrongdhama Centre (provincial hall) | Complaints and mediation — disputes with neighbours, businesses or officials. |
| Labour office / Labour Court | Unpaid wages, severance, unfair dismissal. |
| Legal Execution Department (provincial) | Enforcing judgments: seizure, auctions, garnishment; receivership in bankruptcy. |
Practical tips: bring your passport/ID and copies of everything; most offices work mornings-to-mid-afternoon on weekdays and queue early; official addresses and hours are on each department's website — verify before travelling rather than relying on third-party listings.
General information, not legal advice. Laws, fees and office procedures change. Confirm the current position with a licensed Thai lawyer or the official office before acting.
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