Representative Office in Thailand
Establishing a representative office in Thailand is a strategic move for foreign companies seeking to explore the Thai market, conduct research, and build business relationships without immediately committing to full commercial operations. A representative office is a legally recognized entity that allows foreign businesses to establish a presence in Thailand while remaining limited to non-revenue-generating […]
Intellectual Property in Thailand
Intellectual property (IP) is a cornerstone of innovation, creativity, and economic growth in Thailand. As businesses, entrepreneurs, and creators increasingly rely on intangible assets—such as inventions, designs, brands, and artistic works—understanding the structures of intellectual property in Thailand is critical. Properly structured IP rights protect creations from unauthorized use, enhance market competitiveness, and provide legal […]
Property Due Diligence in Thailand
Property investment in Thailand offers tremendous opportunities due to the country’s growing economy, vibrant tourism sector, and strategic location in Southeast Asia. However, like any investment, purchasing property in Thailand carries inherent risks. Property due diligence is a critical process that ensures buyers understand what they are acquiring, the legal status of the property, and […]
Property Leasehold in Thailand
Property Leasehold in Thailand. Thailand’s property market attracts both domestic and international investors seeking residential, commercial, and investment opportunities. However, Thailand maintains strict restrictions on foreign ownership of land, which often requires alternative legal structures for foreign individuals and businesses wishing to control or use property. One of the most common legal arrangements used in […]
Property Mortgages in Thailand
Property Mortgages in Thailand. In the realm of Thai property finance, a mortgage is far more than a contractual security agreement. It is a registered real right—a powerful legal interest that attaches to the land itself, binding all subsequent owners and competing creditors according to a strict statutory hierarchy. Yet this power is contingent. A […]
Muslim Marriage in Thailand
Muslim marriage in Thailand operates within a distinctive legal framework that integrates Islamic family law with Thailand’s civil law system. While marriage in Thailand is generally governed by the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (CCC), Muslim marriages are afforded special legal recognition under specific legislation that allows Islamic law to apply to family and inheritance […]
Last Will and Testament in Thailand
Last Will and Testament in Thailand. A carefully drafted last will and testament is the single most effective tool to control how your assets are distributed after death. In Thailand, wills are governed by strict statutory formalities and must be drafted with an eye to Land Department practice, cross-border documentary requirements, and the practical steps […]
US-Thai Treaty of Amity
Thailand has long been one of Southeast Asia’s most attractive destinations for foreign investment. Its strategic location, political stability, growing economy, and well-developed infrastructure make it a hub for international business. Among the instruments facilitating foreign investment, the US-Thai Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations, signed in 1966, stands out as one of the most […]
Litigation in Thailand
Litigation in Thailand is a procedural, documentary contest where preparation, early preservation and smart use of interim relief usually decide outcomes. Because discovery is limited, judges place heavy weight on originals, contemporaneous records and expert reports — so the party that assembles a tight “war-pack” and secures Thai-court conservatory powers quickly gains the strategic upper […]
Property and Real Estate Disputes in Thailand
Property and Real Estate Disputes in Thailand. Property and real estate are among the most significant investments in Thailand for both locals and foreigners. But with high values at stake, disputes are common and often complex. They can arise from unclear title deeds, contractual breaches, inheritance claims, co-ownership disagreements, landlord-tenant issues, construction defects, or fraudulent […]