Notary Public in Thailand
The concept of a notary public plays an important role in legal and business transactions around the world. In Thailand, although the system is different from many common law countries, notarial services are still essential for verifying documents, certifying signatures, and ensuring the authenticity of legal instruments used in both domestic and international matters. The […]
Civil and Criminal Cases in Thailand
Handling civil and criminal cases in Thailand requires a clear understanding of the country’s legal system, procedural rules, and court structure. Thailand follows a civil law system influenced by European legal traditions, where written statutes are the primary source of law and court procedures are highly structured. Whether a person is involved in a civil […]
Dispute Resolution in Thailand
Dispute resolution in Thailand plays a critical role in maintaining legal certainty, protecting business interests, and ensuring social and commercial stability. In both personal and commercial contexts, disputes can arise from contracts, property transactions, employment relationships, family matters, business operations, and cross-border investments. Because litigation can be time-consuming and costly, Thailand places strong emphasis on […]
Intellectual Property in Thailand
Intellectual Property (IP) in Thailand plays a vital role in protecting creativity, innovation, branding, and commercial rights. As Thailand continues to develop into a regional hub for business, technology, tourism, and creative industries, the protection of intellectual property rights has become increasingly important for both local entrepreneurs and foreign investors. The structure of intellectual property […]
Buying Property in Thailand
Buying property in Thailand has become increasingly attractive to both local buyers and foreign investors due to the country’s strong tourism industry, relatively affordable real estate prices, strategic location in Southeast Asia, and growing infrastructure development. Whether purchasing a condominium in Bangkok, a beachfront villa in Phuket, or a retirement home in Chiang Mai, Thailand […]
Thailand Visa Exemption
Thailand visa exemption program is one of the country’s most important immigration policies for promoting tourism, business travel, and short-term visits. Every year, millions of foreign nationals enter Thailand without obtaining a visa in advance through the country’s visa exemption scheme. The system allows eligible travelers from approved countries to enter Thailand for a limited […]
Multiple Entry Tourist Visa
The Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) for Thailand is designed for travelers who wish to enter and exit the Kingdom several times within a defined validity period without applying for a new visa for each trip. It is particularly beneficial for individuals who frequently travel to Thailand for tourism, family visits, or exploratory stays prior […]
Affidavit of Foreign Law
Affidavit of Foreign Law. When a Thai court or administrative body must apply or take account of the law of another jurisdiction, the standard and often decisive evidence is an affidavit of foreign law: a sworn, expert statement explaining what the foreign law is and how it applies to assumed facts. This is specialist evidence […]
Consumer Protection Act
Thailand’s Consumer Protection Act (CPA) is the backbone of the country’s consumer-safety and fairness regime. It combines a statutory prohibition against unfair commercial acts (false advertising, defective or dangerous goods, abusive contract terms) with a public enforcement architecture (the Consumer Protection Board and its Office) plus a mix of administrative orders, civil remedies and criminal […]
Litigation in Thailand
Litigation in Thailand is a procedure-heavy, documentary contest: because discovery is narrow and judges control how evidence is produced and heard, the party who preserves facts early, secures interim relief quickly, and presents a tight documentary bundle usually wins the strategic race. Below is a tactical roadmap you can use from day-one: forum choice, evidence […]