HUAHUN LITIGATION

HUAHIN LITIGATION Generally, the lawsuit in Thailand is not much different from the other countries except that the Thai court seems to be strict with the court’s procedure. Therefore, the preparation of the case for both suing and defending must not focus only on the laws but also the procedure as well such as the procedure concerning the temporary protection order from the court before the making the judgment.

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

No, he is not guilty under this context. However a married man has no right to do so because he cannot have more than one wife. Around 1971, I was a trial at Udonthani provincial court in the northeast of Thailand. I tried a case Of this type. The offender claimed that he took the girl to be his wife. I asked him, “Are you a single man?” He turned around agitatedly and said with a shaking voice, “I am married, sir.” So I imprisoned the offender for how long I don’t remember exactly, possibly five years. The Court of Appeal affirmed my judgment.By...

Thursday, May 29, 2014

BANGKOK, May 28 -- The office of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD), popularly known as the red shirts, the main supporters of former premier Yingluck Shinawatra's government, has remained closed, after Army chief Gen Prayuth Chan Ocha declared his seizure of power on May 22. The UDD office situated on the 5th and 6th floors of the Imperial Department Store in Bangkok's Lat Phrao district, was found quiet with no sign of any members of the group moving about the office, as three main leaders of the group have been detained...
BANGKOK, 29 May 2014 (NNT) – The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) is considering whether or not it will lift curfew in certain provinces in order to ease the political tensions and the impact on the country’s tourism industry.According to Deputy Spokesperson of the NCPO Col Nattawat Chancharoen, the army is mulling over lifting curfew in some tourism destinations, given that the political situation is now stable and that there...
Last week in Germany, a court passed a new law ruling personal pictures should be deleted at the end of a relationship to protect the individuals’ privacy. In the US law officials are still working out the best ways to implement the new Affordable Care Act, and in Louisiana, a new law enables people to carry guns in restaurants that serve alcohol. Privacy, access to healthcare, personal freedom – there are laws for every aspect of our...

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

In case the condominium is not yet completed:  1.         Every condominium projects require the construction license granted from the local           authorities under the Building Control Act B.E. 2522.  2.         The land where the condominium is situated must be evidenced only by “Chanode”          land deed. Check if the land is owned by the project owner. Also check if there is no any encumbrance other than mortgage on the land because...

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Foreigners  are  not  allowed  to  do  the  following  jobs: (1)  Work  of  labor  except  skilled  labor  in  fishery; (2)   Work  of  agriculture  such  as  raising  animals,  forestry,  except  skilled  work; (3)  Brick  laying,  carpentry,  and  other  kinds  of  construction; (4)  Wood  carving; (5)  Driving  vehicles  except ...

Thursday, March 6, 2014

To legally work in Thailand, a foreigner must apply for a work permit. Work permit is a legal document that states a foreigner’s position, current occupation, or job description and the Thai company he is working with. It also serves as a license to perform a job or an occupation allowed for foreigners inside Thailand. Foreigners entering Thailand are not permitted to work, regardless of their type of visa, unless they are granted a work permit. Those who intend to work in Thailand must hold the correct type of visa to be eligible to apply...
In case the condominium is not yet completed:1.         Every condominium projects require the construction license granted from the local           authorities under the Building Control Act B.E. 2522.2.         The land where the condominium is situated must be evidenced only by “Chanode”          land deed. Check if the land is owned by the project owner. Also check if there is no any encumbrance other than mortgage on the land because the land with any...
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAM AND FRAUD1.         Always keep the land deed safe. In case of document lost, immediate informing to the police is recommended.2.         Avoid making the loan agreement and take the land deed as collateral without a lawyer because such land deed may be a counterfeit or illegally obtained. Even the land deed is real and legal, the owner may inform the police that it is lost and issue a new one.3.         If not keep it with yourself, only entrust the land...
Generally, the lawsuit in Thailand is not much different from the other countries except that the Thai court seems to be strict with the court’s procedure. Therefore, the preparation of the case for both suing and defending must not focus only on the laws but also the procedure as well such as the procedure concerning the temporary protection order from the court before the making the judgment.In case there is a breach of agreement, under the law, you have 2 options;1) file the case enforcing the defendant to comply with the agreement and2) terminate...

Monday, February 24, 2014

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAM AND FRAUD 1.         Always keep the land deed safe. In case of document lost, immediate informing to the police is recommended. 2.         Avoid making the loan agreement and take the land deed as collateral without a lawyer because such land deed maybe a counterfeit or illegally obtained. Even the land deed is real and legal, the owner may inform the police that it is lost and issue a new one. 3.         If not keep it with yourself, only entrust the...
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAM AND FRAUD1.         Always keep the land deed safe. In case of document lost, immediate informing to the police is recommended.2.         Avoid making the loan agreement and take the land deed as collateral without a lawyer because such land deed maybe a counterfeit or illegally obtained. Even the land deed is real and legal, the owner may inform the police that it is lost and issue a new one.3.         If not keep it with yourself, only entrust the land...
Advice of consideration for supporting your decision : -          Category of the Land: In Thailand, there is the land with various types of title documents that give various legal effects; some categories of the land are prohibited by the law to buy and sell with each other. Therefore, you shall understand these points. -          Category of the Contract: Especially a foreigner, he/she cannot possess the land according to the Thai Law. How you will therefore have the right of residence which...
Advice of consideration for supporting your decision :-          Category of the Land: In Thailand, there is the land with various types of title documents that give various legal effects; some categories of the land are prohibited by the law to buy and sell with each other. Therefore, you shall understand these points.-          Category of the Contract: Especially a foreigner, he/she cannot possess the land according to the Thai Law. How you will therefore have the right of residence which is...