Thailand Laws – Siam Legal
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Last Will & Testament
If you are an expat in Thailand or thinking of retirement in Thailand or starting a business in Thailand then having a valid will is very important. Over the past few years there have been many common errors with wills drafted by expats downloading a will off from the internet which later created problems after [...]
Foreign Business Act
The Foreign Business Act has created much upheavel in 2008 when changes had been made. Lets look at what defines an Alien in Thailand, the limitation of business ventures by foreigners and capital requirements under the FBA. Under the FBA a foreigner is classified as an Alien and the definition of an Alien has been [...]
Thai Judicial System
There are different branches within the Thai legal system. Much like the West the administration of justice is based on a court of first instance, which in the UK is the Magistrates Courts, there are also Municipal, Regional Courts and a Supreme Court. The Court of First Instance or Trial Courts in Thailand is much [...]
Thai Law Sources
Thailand laws derive from two major sources; the legislative and executive branches of both central and local governments. There are other sources of law which it derives from as follows. Keep in mind that it is not that long since laws have been codified. Judicial decisions are not really followed as they are in the [...]
Treaty of Amity in Thailand
There has been much discussion about the Treaty of Amity between the United States and Thailand over the past 2 years. The reason being that under WTO rules you are not permitted to favour one country over another. As of writing there have just been talk of the status of the treay however there have [...]