| Thailand Law and Legal Seminars and Conferences |
Opportunities & Challenges for Customs Duty for 2008 9-10 May 2008, Novotel Lotus (Sukhumvit 33) Hotel, Bkk. Organized by the Unique Seminar
Mergers & Acquisitions 5-6 June 2008, at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel, Bkk. Organized by the Asia Business Forum
Understanding & Implementing ISO 9001: 2000 for Legal Practice 9-10 June 2008, at Rembrandt Hotel, Bkk. Organized by the Neville Clarke
Quality Management System Auditing for Legal Practice 16-17 June 2008, at Rembrandt Hotel, Bkk. Organized by the Neville Clarke
Tax & Legal Strategies for Capital & Finance in Vietnam 17 June 2008, at Pan Pacific Hotel, Bkk. Organized by the Irving Seminar & Training |
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Transsexuals and Thai Law |
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Walk down almost any busy street in Thailand, especially in a tourist hotspot such as Bangkok, Pattaya or Phuket, and chances are good that you will see at least one Thai transsexual. Thailand’s first sex
The social and legal status of transsexuals in Thailand is unique |
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change surgery was performed in 1972 and the country now hosts more of these procedures per year than any other country in the world. Estimates on the current number of Thai transsexuals range from 10,000 to 100,000, including a number of pop singers and television and movie stars. A transsexual beauty pageant, the Miss Tiffany’s Universe, is televised nationally each year. On the surface, Thailand appears to live up to its worldwide reputation as a haven for transsexuals. It would seem curious then that Thai laws are so conservative regarding transsexuals. A closer look at Thai society and culture, however, reveals a people with a decidedly mixed view of transsexuals - a view reflected in a legal system that denies transsexuals many of the rights and protections enjoyed by the rest of the population. more |
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 2008 Top Thailand Legal and Business Stories |
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TLF NEWS 4 Apr 08 : New Procedures for Granting a Business License Under The Foreign Business Act In efforts to promote transparency, gain the confidence of foreign investors, and simplify the foreign business licensing process, the Ministry of Commerce issued new regulations easing the application procedure for alien businesses in the following 5 categories under List 3 of the Foreign Business Act.. more |
TLF NEWS 1 Apr 08 : New Grounds for Divorce : The Civil and Commercial Code has undergone revision related to grounds for divorce, granting equal treatment under law for both men and women. The National Legislative Assembly promulgated the new law on 30 August 2550. more
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TLF NEWS 31 Mar 08 : New Court Fees: The National Legislative Assembly approved the new act with modification to court fees on 30 Jan 2008. The new law takes effect on 30 April 2008. This act will change filing of all types of motions, complaints, and other court filings. more
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TLF NEWS 24 Mar 08 : Escrow Business Law : The new escrow business law is intended to protect buyers and sellers of real estate from possible fraud and deceit through the services of a neutral third party who holds funds, property, or legal documents for disbursement once certain conditions are met as instructed by the buyer and seller. more
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TLF NEWS 3 Mar 08 : New Rules on Company Registration : The Government approved changes to the Civil and Commercial Code related to company registration on 23 February 2008. The changes will come into effect on 23 June 2008. more
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Thailand
Law Forum: Feature Article |
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Culture, Power, and Law: Thinking About the Anthropology of Rights in Thailand in an Era of Globalization |
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The author applies Sally Engle Merry's essay on legal consciousness to the Thailand context through an analysis of local elections in the rural, paternalistic villages of Thailand. |
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Thailand
Law Forum: Feature Article |
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Thailand -Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA)- Regulations and Procedures |
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Roberto Bergami considers the implications of the 2005 Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement on bilateral trade. |
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SUPREME
COURT OPINIONS |
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Mrs.Aouyporn Petchthai vs. Sergeant Weerachon Petchthai et al.
The plaintiff registered her marriage with the first defendant, who thereafter registered a subsequent marriage with the second defendant and lived with the second defendant as husband and wife although the first defendant and the plaintiff had not yet divorced. The plaintiff filed a divorce and claims for right to child support payment from the first defendant. The Supreme Court overturned the ruling of the Appellate Court on child support payment issues in this case. |
| CONDOMINIUM |
Miss Napit Injan vs. Sabkeaw Co., Ltd
The plaintiff (buyer) did not make the transfer of condominium ownership within the specified time as stated in the letter the defendant (seller) claimed was sent to the plaintiff, yet the defendant made another appointment to transfer ownership of the condominium unit at a later date, and permitted the plaintiff to inspect the cracks in the wall of the disputed unit. The court finds that, although the defendant's letter stated that the agreement would be terminated if the transfer of ownership was not made in the specified period, the agreement was not invalidated in this instance as the defendant's actions were indicative of the defendant's intentions to sell the condominium unit. |
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