Child support is an important part of family law in Thailand because it helps ensure that children receive the financial care and education they need while growing up. When parents separate, divorce, or live apart, the responsibility to support a child does not simply disappear. Thai law places an obligation on parents to maintain and […]
Child custody is one of the most important issues arising when parents separate, divorce, or otherwise cannot live together as a family. In Thailand, custody is closely connected with the concept of parental power, which determines who has legal authority and responsibility for a minor child. A custody arrangement can affect where a child lives, […]
Intellectual property (IP) is an important form of legal protection for businesses, entrepreneurs, inventors, artists, designers, and creators in Thailand. As businesses increasingly depend on brands, technology, creative works, product designs, and confidential information, protecting intellectual property has become an essential part of commercial planning. Thailand recognizes several major forms of intellectual property, each designed […]
Thailand is one of Southeast Asia’s most attractive destinations for property investment, retirement, business, and long-term living. Its developed tourism industry, growing economy, diverse real estate market, and appealing lifestyle have attracted both Thai nationals and foreign investors. From condominiums in Bangkok and beachfront properties in Phuket to residential developments in Chiang Mai and Pattaya, […]
Understanding the difference between civil and criminal cases in Thailand is important for individuals, businesses, employers, investors, and foreign nationals who may become involved in a legal dispute. Although both types of cases are handled through Thailand's legal system, they have different purposes, procedures, standards of proof, and potential consequences. Civil cases generally concern disputes […]
Disputes are a natural part of personal, commercial, employment, and business relationships. In Thailand, disagreements can arise from contracts, property transactions, employment relationships, family matters, business partnerships, debt obligations, intellectual property, construction projects, and international transactions. When conflicts cannot be resolved through direct communication, an effective dispute-resolution process becomes essential. Dispute resolution in Thailand refers […]
Trade disputes are disagreements that arise between businesses, traders, suppliers, customers, investors, or other commercial parties concerning their business relationships. In Thailand, trade disputes may involve unpaid invoices, breach of contract, delivery problems, defective products, intellectual property rights, distribution agreements, shareholder issues, competition concerns, or other commercial disagreements. Although trade disputes can create costs and […]
Labor disputes are an important aspect of employment relationships in Thailand because they can affect employees, employers, businesses, and the wider economy. Disagreements may arise over wages, working hours, dismissal, employment benefits, working conditions, discrimination, disciplinary measures, or the interpretation of employment agreements. When these disagreements are not handled properly, they can develop into formal […]
Establishing a Representative Office in Thailand can be an effective way for a foreign company to explore the Thai market without immediately establishing a full commercial operation. A Representative Office can provide a foreign parent company with a local presence for activities such as market research, information gathering, liaison, and promotion. However, it operates under […]
Establishing a Thai limited company is a common way for entrepreneurs and investors to conduct business in Thailand. A limited company can provide a formal corporate structure, separate the company's liabilities from those of its shareholders, and create a framework for managing commercial activities. However, registering a company in Thailand involves several legal and administrative […]