Intellectual Property in Thailand
Intellectual property (IP) protection in Thailand has become increasingly important as the country continues to position itself as a major commercial, technological, and manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia. Businesses operating in Thailand—whether local enterprises, multinational corporations, startups, or creative professionals—rely heavily on intellectual property laws to safeguard their brands, inventions, creative works, confidential information, and […]
Notary Public in Thailand
Notary public in Thailand are frequently required for legal transactions involving international documents, overseas business matters, immigration procedures, property transfers, and cross-border contracts. Foreigners living in Thailand often need notarized documents for use in their home countries, including affidavits, powers of attorney, financial declarations, sworn statements, and corporate documents. Thai nationals may also require notarization […]
Title Deeds in Thailand
Property ownership in Thailand is governed by a structured legal system designed to provide clarity, transparency, and legal security for landholders. One of the most important documents in Thai real estate transactions is the title deed, which establishes legal ownership and defines the rights associated with a particular piece of land or property. For individuals […]
Personal Data Protection Act
The Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) B.E. 2562 (2019) represents Thailand’s first consolidated law dedicated to protecting personal information and regulating how organizations collect, process, store, and disclose data. As Thailand’s digital economy expands—driven by e-commerce, fintech, healthcare technology, and cross-border data transfers—the PDPA has become a cornerstone of corporate governance and regulatory compliance. The […]
Affidavit of Foreign Law
When a Thai court, administrative body or arbitral tribunal must apply foreign substantive or procedural rules, an affidavit of foreign law is the conventional, often decisive method for proving what that law is. It is expert evidence: it tells the decision-maker what the foreign law is and how it operates, not what facts occurred. Getting […]
Property Mortgages in Thailand
Property mortgages in Thailand is a routine way for banks and private lenders to secure loans, but it operates inside a distinctive legal and administrative framework. The fundamentals are familiar — a borrower grants a security interest over real estate to secure repayment — yet the devil is in the details: title class, correct Land […]
Construction Litigation in Thailand
The construction industry in Thailand has expanded rapidly over the past two decades, driven by infrastructure projects, condominium developments, industrial estates, and resort properties. With high-value projects and multiple stakeholders involved—owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, architects, and suppliers—construction disputes are common. These disputes often escalate into litigation, requiring specialized legal knowledge of contracts, property law, and […]
Breach of Contract in Thailand
Breach of Contract in Thailand. Contractual obligations in Thailand are governed primarily by the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (CCC), which codifies general principles of obligations, contract formation, performance, and breach. While Thailand follows a civil law tradition, its courts interpret statutory provisions using principles of good faith, fairness, and proportionality. Thai law recognizes several […]
Servitudes in Thailand
Servitudes in Thailand. In Thailand, real estate development and land use are often subject to a complex interplay of rights between neighboring landowners. Among the tools used to formalize such rights is the servitude, a legal mechanism under civil law that permits one landowner to exercise certain rights over a neighboring property. Servitudes (known in […]
Thailand Condominiums
Thailand Condominiums represent one of the few forms of immovable property that foreigners can legally own under Thai law. Governed primarily by the Condominium Act B.E. 2522 (1979) and its subsequent amendments, condominiums have become the preferred property type for both local and foreign buyers seeking urban residences, vacation homes, or income-generating real estate. However, condominium […]