Author: Chiang Mai Solicitor
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Personal Injury Claims in Thailand
If you are a tourist or foreign national and suffer an injury during your stay in Thailand, you should act fast. Under Thai law compensation is decided by the court and based on various factors including tangible and intangible damages. It is important that you have a lawyer to help define your losses and determine…
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Medical Malpractice in Thailand
With Thailand being a hotspot for medical tourism, it is crucial to have a successful malpractice policy. Currently, the country lacks a national database and no-fault provision for patients. As a result, foreign victims of cosmetic surgeries in the country often have to pay for expensive repairs not covered by their home health care plans.…
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Dispute Resolution in Thailand
Unlike litigation, mediation and arbitration are generally conducted outside of court. They are usually more flexible and quicker to settle disputes. Mediation is also increasingly popular in Thailand. It is now a common feature of most commercial contracts in the country, and can be arranged before or after the dispute arises. DLA Piper With lawyers…
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Trade Disputes in Thailand
Trade disputes can arise in many contexts. However, the most common trade dispute resolution methods are arbitration and litigation before Thai courts. Arbitration is favored as a mode of Thailand dispute resolution in the energy, mining and infrastructure industries due to the preponderance of cross-border transactions. On average, out-of-court arbitration proceedings take more than a…
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The Judicial System in Thailand
In Thailand, the police and prosecution build a strong case against you. This is why cases in Thailand can take over a year to reach a judgment at the Courts of First Instance and at the courts of appeal. Criminal cases in Thailand are heard by a judge, not by a jury. Appeals go to…
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Avoiding Labor Disputes in Thailand
While Thai labor law is generally fairly flexible for employers, it does contain several specific rules that must be understood. It is important to grasp these rules in order to avoid legal disputes with employees or contractors. Oftentimes, labor disputes occur when an employee feels he or she is unfairly treated. These disputes can be…
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Child Legitimation in Thailand
Child Legitimation is an important process in Thailand that reflects cultural values, legal considerations and children’s rights. It has far-reaching implications for families. In Thailand, a father can only receive custody of his child by registering the child as his legitimate child at the local district office with the mother’s consent and upon the court’s…
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Child Support in Thailand
Under Thai law, both parents have a legal obligation to provide financial support for their children until they reach the age of majority. This can be done through a written agreement or court order. Child support is meant to cover living expenses such as food, shelter, clothing and medicines. The first six years of a…
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Child Custody in Thailand
A Child Custody case involves the legal rights and duties of parents to care for their children. The parents’ rights and duties are known as parental power under Thai law. In Thailand, the mother has sole custody of a child born out of wedlock unless the father takes action to legitimize the child. Sole Custody…
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US-Thai Treaty of Amity
The Treaty of Amity allows American citizens and businesses incorporated in the US, or majority-owned by American citizens to operate companies in Thailand. These companies receive national treatment and are exempt from most of the restrictions imposed by the Foreign Business Act. A company wishing to be protected by the US-Thai Treaty of Amity must…