Personal Injury Claims in Thailand
Personal Injury Claims in Thailand are governed by the conflict laws under Section 15. This section stipulates that where a person willfully or negligently causes injury to another’s life, body, health, liberty, property or rights he is bound to make compensation. The courts seek to place claimants back in the position they would be had […]
Medical Malpractice in Thailand
Medical malpractice lawsuits are on the rise worldwide, including in Thailand. Despite the country’s enviable reputation as a medical tourism destination, many patients suffer from botched surgeries and deaths caused by incompetent doctors. In general, claimants in Thailand can seek compensation for damages arising from the consumption of goods and services by referring to the […]
Dispute Resolution in Thailand
Achieving a dispute settlement in a court of law requires navigating complex litigation procedures. Often, the process is long and adversarial. Chandler MHM Limited’s dispute resolution practice includes an experienced team of local and international practitioners. Among them, practice leader Waree Shinsirikul handles bankruptcy and rehabilitation proceedings as well as commercial litigation, while Nathee Silacharoen […]
How the IP&IT Court Resolves Trade Disputes in Thailand
The IP&IT Court plays a critical role in safeguarding intellectual property rights and resolving international trade disputes, contributing to Thailand’s innovation-driven economy and its global trade partnerships. This article explores the functions, structure and significance of this specialized court. Unlike most WTO members, Thailand does not automatically grant re-export exemption in all AD and CVD […]
Labor Disputes in Thailand
Labor and employment laws in Thailand are complex. It is important for foreign businesses to grasp these rules to ensure that business operations are carried out with compliance. Employees can bring a dispute to the Labor Court, which is a specialised court. It is also possible for employees to try to resolve the issue through […]
Civil and Criminal Cases in Thailand
Civil cases are lawsuits involving contracts and torts. They include commercial disputes, property issues, employment actions, personal disputes and debt collection. In Thailand, a court of first instance will conduct a preliminary “investigative” hearing to determine whether the case has merit before it can proceed for trial. The judge is the sole arbitrator of the […]
Child Legitimation in Thailand
In Thailand, fathers have equal rights and responsibilities as mothers over their children. However, this is only true if the father is married to the mother or has been legally recognized by the court. If a child is born out of wedlock, the father must register for legitimation at the local district office. The child […]