Muslim Marriage in Thailand
Muslim marriage in Thailand sits at the intersection of religious ritual, administrative registration and (in some parts of the country) a distinct substantive legal regime. For Thai Muslims, mixed-nationality couples and foreigners marrying under Islamic rites, the practical issues are not just the nikāḥ itself but how the union is recorded so it functions for […]
Litigation in Thailand
Litigation in Thailand blends civil-law procedure with practical, local habits: judges are document-focused, courts are receptive to urgent interim relief, discovery is narrow compared with common-law systems, and arbitration sits alongside courts as a routine commercial option. Whether you’re a claimant thinking about filing suit, a defendant planning a defense, or an international party weighing […]
Translation and Legalization in Thailand
Translation and Legalization in Thailand. If you need a document to work in Thailand (marriage, visa, land transaction, court file) or to use a Thai document abroad, two technical but tightly linked processes matter: accurate, auditable translation and proper legalization/authentication. Thailand is not an Apostille country, and Thai authorities treat translation formality and the chain […]
Consumer Protection Act
Consumer Protection Act. Thailand’s consumer law framework is anchored by the Consumer Protection Act B.E. 2522 (1979) (CPA). Around it sit companion statutes that make the regime bite in practice: the Product Liability Act B.E. 2551 (2008) (strict liability for unsafe products), the Consumer Case Procedure Act B.E. 2551 (2008) (fast-track litigation rules), and the […]
Property Mortgages in Thailand
Property Mortgages in Thailand. In Thailand, property mortgages serve as a security device whereby a debtor pledges immovable property to a creditor without delivering possession. The legal and procedural landscape for mortgaging property is significantly shaped by the Civil and Commercial Code, as well as the Land Code Act, foreign ownership laws, and banking regulations […]
Thai Limited Company Registration
Setting up a Limited Company in Thailand is subject to precise legal requirements as per the CCC and regulations of the Department of Business Development (DBD). These include reserving a name through DBD, preparing the MOA and AOA, conducting a statutory meeting, and submitting all the prepared documents for registration. Capital Requirements The capital required […]
Set Up a Representative Office in Thailand
Representative offices manage service businesses for their head office or affiliated companies in different countries. They can perform non-revenue-generating activities such as reporting back information to their head office and shipping products to the company’s affiliates or headquarters. A representative office offers foreign companies a cost-effective and easy way to explore the Thai market. But […]
How to Draft a Power of Attorney in Thailand
A Power of Attorney is an important legal instrument for delegating authority and handling business or personal matters when you are unable to be present. However, drafting such a document requires careful consideration and expert guidance to ensure it meets strict legal requirements. The POA should be written to clearly specify the powers granted and […]
Notary Public in Thailand
Documents such as property transactions, business contracts and affidavits often require notarization. This is to confirm that they are authentic and recognised legally both in Thailand and abroad. The Lawyers Council of Thailand is on top of this issue, offering training courses and granting licenses to lawyers who can be Notary Public. These legal superheroes […]
Breach of Contract in Thailand
Contracts form the fabric of many business transactions and relationships in Thailand. When these agreements are breached, legal action may be required to protect the rights of parties and uphold justice. Legal remedies for Breach of Contract include monetary compensation (damages), specific performance that compels the breaching party to fulfil contractual obligations, and rescission that […]