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Favored Articles
- Legal basic to be considered when buying land in Phuket Thailand
- Legal basic to be considered when buying condo in Phuket Thailand
- Difference of leasehold & freehold in Phuket, Thailand
- 10 Points to verify when land or condo due diligence in Phuket Thailand
- Option to buy land, take over the Thai Company.
- Rights of superficies in Thai Law
- Rights of easement (Servitude) in Thai Law
NEWS
Criminal Liability of the Child – Thai Law
The Thailand Criminal Code No.29 B.E. 2565 (2022) amendment aims to be in line with the General Comment No. 10 (2007) Children’s rights in juvenile justice of the Convention on the Rights of the [...]
Spirit of Law | Thailand Copyright Act No.5 (2022) EP.1
The amendment of Copyright Law of Thailand No. 5 B.E. 2565 (2022) which published in the Government Gazette on February 24, 2022 and will become effective on August 23, 2022 is the core action [...]
Automatic Exchange of Info (AEOI) | Effect on 1st January 2022
From the 1st January 2022, Thai financial institutions will be required to collect and share financial account and tax information with the Thai Revenue Department in order to comply with the automatic exchange of [...]
Land & Condo registration fee reduction 2022
This article brings you news about Land and Condo Registration Fee. Following successful reform by the past, on January 18, 2022, the Government Gazette website published the Ministry of Interior's announcement on Collection of fees [...]
Thailand’s VAT Non-Resident | The Revenue Code Amendment Act No.53
1- What Does Electronic Service Mean? Electronic service refers to service including incorporeal property which is delivered over the Internet or any other electronic network and the nature of which renders their service essentially [...]
ARTICLES
Contract Remedies – Thai Law
Where there is a breach of contract, the non-breaching party or the injured party will often seek remedies whether under the contract or the law. This article gives you a brief highlight of contract remedies [...]
Contract of Sale – Thai Law
The ‘Contract of Sale’ in Thailand law1 only relates to the transfer to another person the ownership of property. It differs from the ‘Contract of Sale of Goods’ to other countries which can be [...]
Criminal Liability of the Child – Thai Law
The Thailand Criminal Code No.29 B.E. 2565 (2022) amendment aims to be in line with the General Comment No. 10 (2007) Children’s rights in juvenile justice of the Convention on the Rights of the [...]
THAIFEX 2022 | International Trade Transactions Governing Law
THAIFEX – Anuga Asia IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand, from 24-28 May 2022. Read more The exhibition is organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion Ministry of Commerce, Thai Chamber of Commerce [...]
Lazada’s future in Thailand
Lese-Majesty crime is a serious offence in Thailand, even if wind of more “liberty” or “democracy” appears everywhere on the globe. The World famous Lazada company is in the eye of the cyclone since [...]
e-Commerce Legal Basic In Thailand
Technology is rapidly changing the world of business and commerce. All businesses are transforming from physical contact into internet social networking. In Thailand certain law have been enacted regulating e-commerce and effect change in [...]
Employment Legal Basic in Thailand
This article give you Thailand employment law basic, the employment relationship between employers and employees. In Thailand, certain laws have been enacted regulating the areas of age, sex, discrimination race relations, disability, health and [...]
Difference Between Theft and Misappropriation
This article gives you the key differences between theft and misappropriation which people often confuse and sometimes such confusion creates wrong action when exercising the rights as an injured person especially deadline to start [...]
International Trade and Business Disputes in Thailand
The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods 1980 (CISG, or the Vienna Sales Convention 1980) one of the Model laws of international trade was established to unify the framework [...]
Spirit of Law | Thailand Copyright Act No.5 (2022) EP.1
The amendment of Copyright Law of Thailand No. 5 B.E. 2565 (2022) which published in the Government Gazette on February 24, 2022 and will become effective on August 23, 2022 is the core action [...]
Copyright Protection | Thailand Copyright Act No.5 (2022) EP.2
The copyright protection automatically and fully effect on the law at the time the author has created a copyright work, the law doesn't not require the author to register his/her copyright with any government [...]
Copyright Infringement | Thailand Copyright Act No.5 (2022) EP.3
This is the EP.3 of the series 'The Copyright Infringement'Originally, there are 2 main categories of infringement, profit infringement and non-profit infringement. Now, according to the Section 43/4 of the 2022 amendment, we can [...]
Notice & Takedown Safe Harbor | Thailand Copyright Act No.5 (2022) EP.4
This article is the final episode of the Copyright Act 2022 Amendment series 'the notice and takedown, safe harbor. Upon digitalization, copyright can be infringed fast and easy. The modernization of law is needed. [...]
Introducing to Thailand Arbitration
This article introduce you basic information about Thailand Arbitration which include overview, jurisdiction, governing law, Languages and Document and arbitration representative. Arbitration is often used to resolve commercial disputes, particularly those involving international commercial [...]
Phuket Tourism Industry With BOI Whether Startup or Expansion
Phuket is a magnet for tourism, very many attractions, the tourism industry Phuket are always hot and BOI promotions (Thailand's Board of Investment) for Tour business are always mutually beneficial to investments. The BOI [...]
Introducing to Enforcing Court Awards In Thailand
Where a court judgment has not been complied by the parties who lost the case 'the losing party'. It is the time for 'the winning party' to enforce the awards. This article gives you [...]
Mortgage in Thai Law
This article provides you with essential information about Mortgage which is one type of collateral or security for debt repayment, whether it is a land, a house, a condominium, a factory, a warehouse or [...]
Can You Grow Cannabis at Home?
Since January 2021, many shops in Thailand provide foods and beverages with the mention of cannabis taste. So some people think that Cannabis is legal in Thailand, consumption and harvest. Big mistake, it is [...]
Superficies and Usufruct | The Difference in Thailand
What is the difference between Superficies and Usufruct is one of the most frequently asked questions for the real estate investor. This article is going to give you the main differences of the rights [...]
Divorce by Mutual Consent in Thailand
Thailand law Divorce. In Thailand Phuket, under the Civil and Commercial Code of Thailand (CCC), divorce may be made by mutual consent or by grounds for divorce which includes the fault or no-fault . [...]
Automatic Exchange of Info (AEOI) | Effect on 1st January 2022
From the 1st January 2022, Thai financial institutions will be required to collect and share financial account and tax information with the Thai Revenue Department in order to comply with the automatic exchange of [...]
Rights of Usufruct in Thailand
Usufruct is one of the real rights under civil and commercial code of Thailand (CCC). In this article we are going to give you essential information about it, including meaning, period of time, compensation [...]
Thailand law – Child’s Property Management
Child's property management is one of the most frequently asked questions. This article we’re going to give you basic information about this matter. It is good for a parent to understand this matter of [...]
Land & Condo registration fee reduction 2022
This article brings you news about Land and Condo Registration Fee. Following successful reform by the past, on January 18, 2022, the Government Gazette website published the Ministry of Interior's announcement on Collection of fees [...]
Sale With the Right of Redemption in Thailand
This article we’re going to give you essential information about sale with the right of redemption under Civil and Commercial Code of Thailand (CCC) and Protection of people in sale with the right of [...]
INCOTERMS Maritime 2010 and 2020 | How to set the Price of Goods?
The INCOTERMS 2010 highlight the notion of the selling price of goods at the international level. How do you set this price? What are the charges taken into account in the sale price? Who [...]
Introduce to International Trade and Business Law
It is the branch of law that proposes to study standards, international commercial regulations. Globally, there is a huge amount of trade across different geographical areas, often with different practices. It is a question [...]
Rights of Habitation in Thailand
In this article we are going to give you essential information about habitation in Thailand under the Civil and Commercial Code of Thailand (CCC). This right is an optional personal real right of having [...]
Inheritance Administrator Duties in Thailand
This article gives you essential information about duties of an inheritance administrator or estate administrator under the law of Thailand (Civil and Commercial Code, the ‘CCC’). It isn’t only guides you what to do [...]
Personal Injury (Tort) Legal Basic in Thailand
Personal injury is the Tort Law or Wrongful Acts in Thailand law. It is one of the most frequently asked questions. The primary aims of tort law are to provide relief for the harm [...]
Spouse Maintenance in Thailand Family Law
Princess Haya: The princess, the sheikh and the £550m divorce settlement, It's described as the biggest divorce case in British legal history - involving the billionaire ruler of Dubai and his estranged wife, reported [...]
Corruption in Phuket Thailand
The question is not if corruption exists in Thailand or not, because of course as every country in the world the answer is yes. The annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) published this year by [...]
Rescission of Contract in Thai Law
After a contract has been made, the contract may be terminated. After the termination, in some cases, there will be no legal obligation between the parties but in some cases the parties must return [...]
When Foreigner’s Death in Phuket
After an accident or due to illness, a foreigner may unfortunately die in a hospital. When Foreigner’s death in Phuket? What to do after this tragic event? Who shall be contacted and what are [...]
Rights of Superficies in Thailand
As you may well know, foreigners aren’t allowed to have the ownership rights above the land. But that doesn't include the house and building upon or under the land! This article we’re going to [...]
Liability for the Quantity Defect of the Sale of Goods in Thai law
Definition Defects of the sale means quantity and quality in the property sold which impairs either its value or its fitness for ordinary purposes, or for the purposes of the contract. Sometimes, it could [...]
Yellow Book! How You Can Have One?
Yellow Book Definition Yellow book is one type of the Household Registration Book or so-called “Tabien Baan”. It's issued by the District Office or the Local Municipality shows those who live in and have [...]
Security Agreements in Thai Law
As we saw previously, notably with a loan money agreement, the creditor in order to protect his loan shall include a security into the agreement. In Thailand, the Civil and Commercial Code provides these [...]
Loan Money Agreement in Thailand Law
Money is the nerve of the dream, and sometimes we need to borrow money from others. This article we’re going to talk about Loan Money Agreement and relevant legal matters. It is useful for [...]
Option When Buying Real Estate in Phuket | Take over the Company
After reading "5 Steps to Understand When Buying Real Estate in Phuket", finding and doing the Due diligence on the property, the contract is signed, it is the time to transfer the ownership of [...]
Thailand Economic Solution Through Foreigners Real Estate Investment
Covid crisis and all its negative effects have pushed the Thai government to search for an economic solution, and some go through Foreigners investment. Laws and regulations on land ownership for foreigners could, if [...]
Update Article of Construction Legal Matters
As Law and its application are matters which are difficult sometimes to understand, we have made some changes to facilitate their understanding. We are pleased to provide the update articles about Construction concerning the [...]
Earnest or Deposit Payment in Thai Law
This article gives you information about Earnest or Deposit Payment in Thai law together with relevant law and supreme court judgement for reference. It is easy to read and useful when you making sale [...]
Guide to Court Trial in Thailand
This guide is a useful guide to trial in all levels of Thailand court legal system, focus on pre-trial and trial, whether enforcing side or defense side, provides basic information and 5 simple steps [...]
Guide to Marriage in Phuket, Thailand
Marriage in Phuket, Thailand: Thai and foreigner or both future foreigners spouses, you can get married in Phuket, Thailand. We are going to provide you with some Legal advice to follow rules and regulations [...]
Easement Rights (servitude) Thailand Law
Easement in Thailand is the Servitude Rights. It is often involved when buying Land whether in Phuket or somewhere else in Thailand. The Understanding of servitude be useful when buying land. Whether leasehold or [...]
8 Principles of Child Custody in Thailand Court
This article is going to how does the Thai Court determine the child custody in Phuket Thailand. It may surprises you that the Supreme Court Judgement and the Children Act 1989 of England, Section [...]
Guide to Criminal Prosecution in Thailand
Under Criminal Procedure Code B.E. 2499 (CPC), Section 28. The criminal prosecution may be made by a Public Prosecutor or an Injured person. This article aims to give you essential for filing case of [...]
Guide to Freehold Land and House Sale and Purchase Contract in Phuket
If you have already read the Condo freehold sale and purchase contract one. This freehold land and/or house sale and purchase contract (S&P) is mostly the same as they are a real estate contract [...]
Guide to Make Freehold Condo Sale And Purchase Contract in Phuket
If you have already read the Freehold land sale and purchase contract one. The Freehold condo sale and purchase contract (S&P) is mostly the same. But, details in step 1 to step 4 are [...]
Thailand’s VAT Non-Resident | The Revenue Code Amendment Act No.53
1- What Does Electronic Service Mean? Electronic service refers to service including incorporeal property which is delivered over the Internet or any other electronic network and the nature of which renders their service essentially [...]
Guide to set up a Thai Company
This article we are going to give you some useful information about Thai Company Registration which good for your preparing to set up a Thai company for both intentions a Thai company holding or a [...]
Legal Basic to Be Considered When Buying Land in Phuket Thailand
Even the Land Code B.E. 2497 Section 86 and 87 have the exemptions for foreigners to buy land freehold but the exemptions don’t apply to most foreigners. However, possible to buy Land freehold through [...]
Legal Basic to Be Considered When Buying Condo in Phuket Thailand
One of the hot real estate investments in Thailand for foreigners is to Buy a Condo in Phuket. Both Leasehold and Freehold. Firstly, freehold in this article means foreigner freehold. It is 100% legal [...]
The Difference Between Leasehold and Freehold in Thai Law
This article gives you a wide picture but clear for the Difference between Leasehold and Freehold in Phuket, Thailand. What are the differences between them? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Keep this difference [...]
Court Order for a Succession Case in Thailand
Court order for Succession - Inheritance - Probate Case in Phuket Thailand - Thailand succession law may be different with the law of your country. The law differs from country to country, in some countries [...]
Making Last Will and Testament in Thailand
Having assets in Phuket, Thailand involves thinking about devolution when death comes. Above all, a Last will and testament made in Phuket and the whole Thailand, concerning your assets in Thailand. Will facilitate the [...]
10 Points to Verify when Land or Condo Due Diligence in Phuket
Purchasing land, Condo or Property in Phuket, Thailand is popular for foreigners. In most cases, the purpose of the purchasing is an investment or a residence. Often, both investment and residence at the same [...]
Step by Step Make a Contract Under Thai Law
This article makes the law easier, it guides you all essential information you need to know Contract law when making one whether a contract in Phuket or somewhere else in Thailand, also gives you [...]
4 Sorts of Land Titles Deed in Phuket We’d Recommend
Plenty of the land title deed can be found in Phuket, Thailand. Depending on the usage you plan to do of it, the legal designation is primordial. In most cases, you want a plot [...]
Way of Necessity In Thailand
When the right of way is being blocked. The way of necessity is worked. This article is going to the way of necessity in Phuket and the whole Thailand. Basic Law of Way in [...]
How Inheritance Tax works in Thailand
In this article, we’re going to equip you with a short and easy explanation regarding how Inheritance Tax works in Thailand. Who is a taxpayer, tax rate, when to pay and penalty. Firstly, in [...]
Construction Defective Claims
Construction Defect List is one of the most important pieces of evidence in construction Defect claims. It is one of the keys to the success of the Claim both in Court and in Arbitration. [...]
Extra Work Claims in Construction
This article gives you a wide picture of Common Mistakes of Extra Work Claims in Construction. As you may know that the Extra work is not the dispute in itself. But, it is a [...]
Construction Delay Claims
This article is about construction delay claims. One of the common mistakes of the owner which can create great damage to the owner. When there is a delay in the construction, some owners make [...]
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreement in Thailand
One of the classic dispute stories between spouses is ‘Property Dispute’. In order to avoid this kind of dispute, if you are in Phuket or somewhere else in Thailand. It is good to understand [...]
Getting Tangled with the Criminal law in Thailand
'This article by WINDOW ON Phuket . As this island is a magnet for tourism, trade and investment, the application of the law and the legal process in Phuket are always a hot topic, [...]
5 steps to take Full Control of Thai Company
Thai company limited is the favorite legal structure for foreigner investors for many purposes. Such as for business licenses like hotel, tour agency, real estate development. Also, tax planning and tax exemption under BOI. [...]
Building and Land Tax in Phuket Thailand
Building and Land Tax Act B.E. 2562 came into effect on January 1, 2020, in lieu of the House and Building Tax Act B.E. 2475 and the Local Development Tax Act B.E. 2508 That [...]
How Property Due Diligence Works in Phuket?
First of all, in this article, property due diligence means all types of immovable property. Such as land, house, condominium and another commercial building both developed and undeveloped. This article we focus on basic [...]
Inheritance Rights in Thailand
This article 'Inheritance rights Thailand' gives you information about how inheritance rights work in Thai law. to plan the settlement of your estate to assure that the legacy goes to the people we love [...]