Power of Attorney allows individuals to delegate decision-making to others. When drafted properly, it facilitates convenience, flexibility and efficiency in legal, financial, medical and personal matters. Thai government departments require the use of their own standard POA formats for specific transactions. For example, when selling or registering land or condominium ownership in Thailand you...
Notary Public in Thailand. When it comes to ensuring that your important legal documents are authenticated and recognized internationally, there are specific steps that need to be taken. In Thailand, Notary Public services are provided by lawyers who are regulated and certified by the Lawyers Council of Thailand. Having your legal documents notarized can be essential for your business or personal...
Contracts are vital for business transactions, and Thai law offers entrepreneurs a wide variety of legal options when contractual disputes arise. Our firm can help you understand the legal framework surrounding contracts, breaches, and remedies under the country’s Civil and Commercial Code. Generally, contractual terms are construed by looking at their purpose and literal meaning. However, the...
If you are injured while in Thailand, you can bring a personal injury claim to recover compensation. However, it is important to understand how Thai courts determine the amount of damages awarded. In general, compensation aims to place the victim back in the position they would have been had the injury not occurred. This includes paying for expenses and compensating for lost earnings, both...
Although Thailand hospitals and medical tour companies promote their high-quality, low-cost treatments with slick brochures and news documentaries on Western television, the reality is that patients are occasionally victims of negligence. Compensation claims in Thailand typically involve proving a healthcare provider deviated from the accepted standard of care. Societies want doctors to be...
Dispute Resolution in Thailand is increasingly being sought outside of the classical judicial system. Analytics has handled disputes through a number of international and domestic arbitration institutes. The Alternative Dispute Resolution Office is responsible for coordinating and conducting court-annexed mediation and providing legal advice on mediation and conciliation to the public. The...
Trade disputes are a natural and inevitable part of global commerce. A commitment to fair trade practices and compliance with international agreements are important for maintaining a stable trading environment. The Philippines claims that Thailand's customs valuation measures affecting Philippine cigarette exports breach the CVA, various provisions of the GATT and other WTO rules. Alternative...
The employer-employee relationship in Thailand is primarily governed by the Labor Protection Act. In general, written employment contracts are optional and do not supersede the statutory sources of labour law. Despite this, many companies continue to disregard the guidelines provided by law and inadvertently violate employees’ rights. This in turn leads to labor disputes and legal proceedings....
Litigation in Thailand is a long and time-consuming process. To address this challenge, the Act on Timeframe for Judicial Proceedings was enacted in October 2022 and came into force on 23 January 2023. Under Thai law, civil cases must be filed in the court in the district where the cause of action arises or where the defendant resides. Criminal cases are heard by the central and nine regional...
In Thailand a father of a child born out of wedlock can legitimize his child by filing an action for it at a local district office. The mother and the child must express their consent to the application. Legitimated children have the same legal rights as those of married parents including inheritance rights, the use of their father’s surname and citizenship. They can also acquire custody...
