Feature Articles
By Nichole Osinski The tropical deciduous tree Kratom may be native to Thailand but it is still illegal to use it in the country. Traditionally chewed by people in Thailand, especially in the southern peninsula, […]
Breaking News
The Bangkok Post reported that Thai ombudsmen are drafting a new law to stop illegal foreign ownership of land in the country. Pursuant to Thailand real estate law it is normally illegal for a foreigner to own […]
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The US Justice Department has dropped its human trafficking criminal case against Global Horizons Manpower Inc. involving Thai workers. Called “the biggest human trafficking case in US history” the EEOC website reported that Thai agricultural workers […]
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By Jonathan Fox Life under the military junta in Burma (Myanmar) shares little in common with the famous casino town of Las Vegas. Yet in one respect they are alike – no matter what game […]
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By Jonathan W. Leeds* I. Introduction Prenuptial agreements are not an exclusively American institution. In fact, many foreign nations recognize, regulate, and enforce prenuptial agreements.1 The U.S. courts have long recognized the validity of foreign […]
Law Guides
International Prenuptial Agreements Part III: Conflicts of Law in the United States By Chaninat & Leeds American couples (or foreign couples residing in or moving to the United States) planning to get married often consider […]
Law Guides
Thailand Tourist Information: A Guide to Laws in Thailand By Jennifer Patin The following guide is meant to assist tourists and foreign residents to The Kingdom of Thailand. The guide provides basic information on Thailand’s […]
Law Guides
Avoiding the pitfalls in acquiring real estate in Thailand: Avoiding the pitfalls in acquiring real estate in Thailand By Jiraporn Thongphong, Attorney at Law at Chaninat & Leeds Thailand has become an attractive option for […]
Law Translations
Thailand Civil and Commercial Code Title II Parent and Child Chapter I Parentage Law Code Section 1536. A child born of a mother during the period of a lawful marriage or within three hundred and ten […]
Law Guides
International Prenuptial Agreements Part II: Issues for Prenuptial Agreements in the United States By Chaninat & Leeds Part II: Issues for Prenuptial Agreements in the United States Many American couples on the path to marital […]
