Consumer Protection Act
Thailand’s Consumer Protection Act B.E. 2522 (1979) was enacted to safeguard the rights of consumers against unfair trade practices, defective products, misleading advertisements, and exploitative contracts. The Act reflects the principle that consumers are the economically weaker party in market transactions and require statutory protection. The law also establishes dedicated regulatory bodies empowered to enforce […]
Property Market in Thailand
Property market in Thailand is a complex landscape shaped by foreign ownership laws, economic cycles, zoning regulations, and governmental policy shifts. It spans various sectors—from urban condominiums and resort villas to commercial real estate and industrial parks. This article offers a detailed exploration of the legal, economic, and structural underpinnings of the Thai property market […]
Thailand SMART Visa
The Thailand Smart Visa program is a specialized visa scheme designed to attract highly skilled professionals, investors, executives, and startup entrepreneurs in targeted industries that align with Thailand’s economic development goals. Unlike traditional visa types, the Smart Visa offers long-term residency benefits, work authorization without the need for a separate work permit, and streamlined immigration […]
Marriage Registration in Thailand
Marriage registration is a complicated process in Thailand. It’s recommended you enlist the help of a firm experienced in the procedure. The first step is submitting all your documents to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for authentication (normally takes 2 days). The next step is getting your translation and copies of passports legalized. Age Requirements […]
Power of Attorney in Thailand
A Power of Attorney in Thailand is a legal tool that allows you to give another person the power to act on your behalf. These documents can be general, conferring broad legal authority or special, limited to specific deeds. For property transfers, the land office department will only accept their standard power of attorney forms […]
Notary Public in Thailand
A notary is an official that the state authorizes to authenticate signatures or documents, or witness affidavits and statements of persons under oath. Lawyers licensed by the Thai Lawyers Council of Thailand can act as notaries. Documents notarized by a notary are considered valid internationally. This is especially true if they are submitted to foreign […]
Breach of Contract Disputes in Thailand
Breach of Contract occurs when one party fails to follow the terms of a binding agreement. These cases can arise from many sources such as real estate agreements, loan contracts, and labor agreements. Most attorneys will attempt to resolve a breach of contract dispute through informal methods such as a demand letter before filing for […]