Property Due Diligence is a crucial step for anyone looking to invest in real estate in Thailand. It involves examining numerous factors, including verifying the authenticity of property documents and checking a developer or seller’s background. The primary method of verification involves an official search at the land office. This can reveal registered encumbrances and […]
Property Mortgages in Thailand. A mortgage in Thailand is a real right (in rem) securing repayment of a debt over immovable property without transferring possession. It is primarily governed by the Civil and Commercial Code (CCC, Sections 702–746), the Land Code, and implementing ministerial regulations. Because it is a registrable security interest, enforceable priority depends […]
Litigation in Thailand is governed by a civil law system heavily influenced by continental European jurisprudence, particularly the German and French models. Thai courts rely primarily on written statutes codified in laws such as the Civil and Commercial Code, Civil Procedure Code, Criminal Code, and Criminal Procedure Code. While court precedent holds persuasive value, it […]