Thailand Law Forum: Law Database

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Thailand Lawyer Blog:

Extradition and Interpol
Warrants: Reigning
in Thaksin

BLOOD IN THE STREETS:
THAI PUBLIC RIGHT
TO ASSEMBLY?

Thailand Mortgage Law:
Recent Changes

Tourist Visa Application
  Rejected for the Dalai
  Lama’s Sister: Thailand’s
  Too-Careful Relationship
  with China

Follow Up: Where is
Thailand’s Inheritance
Tax?

Regent Residences
Soi 13 Update

Thailand Law Forum
Update: Burmese Migrant
Workers

Sex Laws in Thailand
Part II

Thailand Law Forum
   Update: Foreign
   Investigators and
   Sex Changes

Thailand Child
Adoption Act Translation
Now Available

Ivory Trade and
Elephant Protection
in Thailand

Sex Laws in Thailand
and other Thailand Law
Forum Updates

Thai Land Code English
Translation Published

Straight Talk About
Nominees

A Short FAQ on the Viktor
Bout Extradition Fiasco

Entering the Kingdom
of Thailand with a
Criminal Record

Human Trafficking
in Thailand

Important Legislation Affecting Business in Thailand

	Fuel Oils Control Act, B.E. 2542
	Child Adoption Act B.E.2522
	National Park Act B.E.2504
	Sanatorium Act B.E. 2541
	Commercial Banking Act B.E.2505
	National Economic and Social Development Act B.E.2521 (1978)
	Trade Secret Act B.E.2545 (2002)
	Plant Quarantine Act B.E.2507
	Act on Offences relating to Offshore Petroleum Production Places B.E.2530 (1987)
	Organic Act on Counter Corruption, B.E.2542 (1999)
	Act on the undertaking of finance, securities and credit foncier business Act,B.E. 2522
	Measures for the Suppression of Offenders in an Offence Relating to Narcotics Act, B.E.2534 (1991)
	Management of Partnership Stakes and Shares of Ministers Act, B.E.2543 (2000)
	National Human Rights Commission Act, B.E.2542 (1999)
	Trade Association Act, B.E.2509
	The State Irrigation Act, B.E.2485
	The Enhancement and Conservation of National Environment Quality Act, B.E.2535
	Thailand-Malaysia Joint Authority Act, B.E.2533
	National Energy Policy Council Act, B.E.2535
	Machinery Registration Act, B.E.2514
	Industrial Product Standards Act B.E.2511
	Forest Law of Thailand
	Chamber of Commerce Act B.E.2509
	Animal Epidemic Act B.E.2499 (1956)
	The Customs Act (No.18) B.E.2543
	The Customs Act (No.17) B.E.2543
	The Customs Act (No.16) B.E.2542
	Export-Import Bank of Thailand Act B.E.2536 (1993)
	Condominium Act (No.3) B.E.2542 (1999)
	Accounting Act B.E.2543 (2000)
	Notification of Natural Resources and Environment Ministry (EIA)
	Government Lottery Office Act B.E.2517
	Land Readjustment Act B.E.2547
	Civil Service Act B.E.2551 (2008)
	The Statistics Act B.E.2550 (2007)
	National Justice Administration Development Act B.E.2535 (2006)
	The Energy Development and Promotion Act B.E.2535 (1992)
	Mineral Royalty Rates Act B.E.2509
	Mineral Act B.E.2510
	Commodities Control Act B.E. 2495 (1952)
	Agricultural Futures Trading Act (No.2) B.E. 2550
	Legislation Procedure for Cooperation between States in The Execution of Penal Sentences B.E. 2527
	Telecommunications Business Act, B.E. 2544 (2001)
	Official Information Act, B.E. 2540
	Investment Promotion Act, B.E. 2520
	Export and Import of Goods Act, B.E. 2522 (1979)
	Direct sales and direct marketing Act, BE 2545
	Arbitration Act, B.E. 2545 (2002)
	Currency Act B.E. 2501
	Custom Act, B.E. 2469 (1926)
	Public Limited Company Act, B.E. 2535
	The Act on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters in Thailand
	Consumer Protection Act, B.E. 2522 (1979)
	Immigration Act In the name of his Majesty King Bhumibol Enacted on the 24Th of February B.E. 2522
	Old Age Pension Ministerial Regulation Law
	Ministerial Regulation Re: Contribution Rate Social Security
	Ministerial Regulation Re: Overtime and Holiday Pay
	Psychotropic Substances Act B.E. 2518 (1975)
	Narcotics Control Act B.E.2519 (1976)
	Narcotics Act B.E.2522 (1979)
	Thailand Anti-Money Laundering Law Act B.E. 2452 (1999)
	Hire of Immovable Property for Commerce and Industry B.E. 2542 (1999)
	Unemployment Benefits Ministerial Regulation 19 June 2009
	Thailand Ministerial Notification Land Department Notification
	Thailand Product Liability Act
	Thailand Land Code B.E. 2497
	Translation of Important Sections of the Health Act 2007
	Foreign Business Act of 1999
	2007 Draft Foreign Business Act Amendments
	Copyright Act B.E. 1994
	Patent Act B.E. 1979
	Trademark Act B.E. 1994 (As amended in 2000)
	Trademark Classes in Thailand [English Version] Translation by Chaninat & Leeds Co., Ltd.
	Trademark Classes in Thailand [Thai Version]
	U.S. - Thailand Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations 2005
	U.S. - Thailand Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations 1966
	U.S.-Thailand Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations 1966 (Thai Version) สนธิสัญญาทางไมตรีและความสัมพันธ์ทางเศรษฐกิจระหว่างราชอาณาจักรไทยกับสหรัฐอเมริกา พ.ศ.๒๕o๙
	15 May 2006 Circular Letter from the Ministry of Interior Re: Land Acquisition by Juristic Persons with Foreign Shareholders
	Accession of the States of Johore, Kedah, Perlis, Kelantan, and Trengganu to the Extradition Treaty between Great Britain and Siam
	Treaty of Extradition between Thailand and Great Britain
	Supplementary Article to the Treaty between Great Britain and Siam
	Treaty owinsgan Extradition between The Kingdom of Thailand and The Republic of Korea
	Treaty of Extradition between Thailand and United States of America
	Treaty between The Kingdom of Thailand and The People's Republic of Bangladesh Relating to Extradition
	Treaty between The Kingdom of Thailand and The People's Republic of China on Extradition
	Treaty between The Government of The Kingdom of Thailand and The Government of The Republic of The Philippines Relating to Extradition
	Thai-Malaysian Exchange of Notes Regarding Extradition Treaty
	Treaty between The Government of The Kingdom of Thailand and The Government of The-Republic of Indonesia Relating to Extradition
	Commercial Registration Department Regulation No. 102 2006 Translation by Siam Global Associates Co., Ltd.

Trade Decisions Involving Thailand

	Canned Pineapple Fruit from Thailand vs. United States
	Steel Wire Rope from China and India vs. United States
	Ferro Union, Inc. vs. United States
	Kompass Food Trading International vs. United States
	Viraj Group, Ltd. vs. United States of America and Carpenter Technology, Corp., et al.,

US Alien Tort Claims Cases

Doe vs. Unocal

Doe vs. Unocal Settlement

International Treaties

	Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
	ASEAN-CHINA Free Trade Agreement
	U.S. - Thailand Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations 2005
	U.S. - Thailand Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations 1966
	New Zealand - Thailand Free Trade Agreement
	Australia - Thailand Free Trade Agreement
	India - Thailand Free Trade Agreement
	Bahrain - Thailand Free Trade Agreement
	The Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income between Thailand and United States
	Framework Agreement on the BIMST-EC Free Trade Area

Constitutions of Southeast Asian Nations

	Constitution of Kingdom of Cambodia
	Constitution of the Lao Peoples Democratic Republic
	Constitution of Malaysia
	Constitution of the Socialist Republic of the Union Myanmar
	Publications

	Summary Amendments to the Nationality Act
	Alien Working Act, B.E. 2551
	Labor Protection Act, (No. 2), B.E. 2551
	Money Laundering Control Act, (No. 2), B.E. 2551
	Extradition Act, B.E. 2551
	Law Roundup – Significant Changes to Thai Laws in 2008
	Buying a Condominium in Thailand
	The Liability for Damages Caused by Unsafe Goods Act B.E. 2551
	2008 Amendments to the Condominium Act
	Foreign Business Act Amendments Question and Answer
	Draft Amendments to Foreign Business Act
	Does Thailand Want Foreign Investment? A 15 August 2007 Opinion Paper Contributed by Michael Doyle
	Compulsory Licensing of Life-Saving Cancer Medication
	Escrow Business Law
	New Court Fees
	New Procedures for Granting a Business License Under the Foreign Business Act

	Popular Articles
	The Darker Side of Tropical Bliss: Foreign Mafia in Thailand
	Sex Laws in Thailand Part 3: Civil Society and Law Enforcement
	Sex Laws in Thailand Part 2: Laws Regulating Commercial Sex and Entertainment Places
	Sex Laws in Thailand Part 1 US Sex Laws Abroad: The Long Arm of Uncle Sam
	Foreign Investigators: Crime Fiction in a Thai Setting
	Sex Change Law Thailand
	Waivers of US Visa Denials and Waivers in Thailand
	Consideration for International Prenuptial Agreements
	Social Security Retirement Considerations for US Citizen Expatriates
	Obtaining a Waiver of a Denial of a US Visa
	Medical Malpractice in Thailand: Patient Rights in the Medical Tourism Industry
	The Murder of Thai Teenager Sherry Ann Duncan and Due Process in the Thai Criminal Justicse System
	Defrauded in Thailand
	Transsexuals and Thai Law
	Fugitives in Thailand

	International Court of Justice
	Cambodia vs. Thailand (Preah Vihear Temple Controversy)
	Double Taxation Treaties
	Treaty Between the US and Thailand on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters

	Miscellaneous
	Thailand Living Will

	Thai Language
	สนธิสัญญาความร่วมมือด้านสิทธิบัตร (PCT)
	บันทึกหลักการและเหตุผลประกอบกฎกระทรวงว่าด้วยการขอรับความคุ้มครองการประดิษฐ์ ตามสนธิสัญญาความร่วมมือด้านสิทธิบัตร พ.ศ. 2552
	ประกาศกระทรวงทรัพยากรธรรมชาติและสิ่งแวดล้อม เรื่อง EIA
	ข้อบังคับแพทยสภาว่าด้วยการรักษาจริยธรรมแห่งวิชาชีพเวชกรรม เรื่อง เกณฑ์การรักษาเพื่อแปลงเพศ