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Thailand Law and Legal Seminars and Conferences |
SURVIVING TAX DISPUTES 2009 (Thai Language)
29 August 2009, at Novotel Siam Square Hotel, Bangkok. the Unique Seminar.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & BOARD EFFECTIVENESS
31 August-1 September 2009, at Nai Lert Park Hotel Bangkok. the Asia Business Forum.
LAND & PROPERTY LAW & MARKET UPDATES IN THAILAND
3-4 September 2009, at Swissotel Nai Lert Park Hotel Bangkok. Organized by the Asia Business Forum.
6TH ANNUAL ASIA-PACIFIC IP FORUM
9-10 September 2009, Hong Kong. Organized by the Asialaw.
DUE DILIGENCE FOR M&A MASTERCLASS
21-22 September 2009, The Landmark Hotel Bangkok. Organized by the Asia Business Forum.
10 th GENERAL ASSEMBLY: ASEAN CHARTER-TAKING ASEAN TO NEW HEIGHTS
14-18 October 2009, Sheraton Hanoi Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam. Organized by the Asean Law Association.
LEGAL, TAX & BUSINESS ASPECTS FOR INVESTMENT IN VIETNAM 19-20 November 2009 Grand Millennium Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. Organized by the Asia Business Forum. |
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FUGITIVES IN THAILAND |
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On 11 August, 2009, the Thai courts refused a request from the US to extradite Viktor Bout on accusations of selling arms to terrorist organizations, reigniting the debate on Thailand’s role in dealing with suspected criminals. This article provides background on international fugitives in Thailand and the Thai government’s efforts to combat its image as a safe haven for criminals … read on |
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The struggle of Burmese migrants in Southeast Asia topped news stories earlier this year as thousands of Rohingyas that were fleeing from repressive policies in Burma flooded the shores of Thailand and Malaysia, some dying at sea or being pushed into detention centers by authorities. This article explores the Thai government’s legal and policy response to Burmese migrants… read on |
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The Thai government’s initiatives to put an end to unsafe migration and human trafficking have made progress, yet, as this article suggests, the issues run deep and will not be solved without a sustained, genuine effort from all countries in the region...read on
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Law Roundup - Significant Changes to Thai Laws in 2008 : Mutual fund companies, excluding property funds, are required to disclose their investment portfolios on a monthly basis, instead of bi-yearly as formerly..read on |
Buying a Condominium in Thailand : By way of background, the law governing condominiums was enacted as Condominium Act, B.E. 2522 (1979). This law was liberalized to allow foreign investment in condominiums by Condominium Act (No. 2), B.E. 2534 (1991)..read on |
The Liability for Damages Caused by Unsafe Goods Act B.E. 2551 : The Liability for Damages Caused by Unsafe Goods Act B.E. 2551 (the “Product Liability Law”), which will be effective for products sold on or after 20 February 2009, holds “entrepreneurs” jointly liable to “damaged parties” for damages caused by unsafe goods sold to consumers..read on |
2008 Amendments to the Condominium Act : On July 4, 2008, for the first time since 1999, the Condominium Act of 1979 was amended (the “2008 Condominium Act Amendments”). The purpose of these amendments was to provide additional protection to buyers of condominium units and to make the existing protections more effective..read on |
Thailand Alien Working Act 2008 : The Alien Working Act, B.E. 2551, which came into force on 23 February 2008, repealed and replaced the Alien Working Act, B.E. 2521, as amended. The Act regulates work by aliens, requiring work to be done with a work permit, except for extraordinary circumstances, and sets forth penalties for violations of the Act..read on |
Thailand Labor Protection Act (No. 2) 2008 : The Labor Protection Act B.E. 2551 was enforced on 28 May 2008 and provides additional protection to employees, including the requirement for employers to pay interest to employees for late payment wages, and restricting female employees and pregnant employees from certain types of work..read on |
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Patient Rights in Thailand's Booming Medical Tourism Industry
Little did Margaret Richter know that the night she assisted her sick husband onto the flight to Bangkok would be the last she would ever see him alive. Her husband's
once powerful frame now looked bent and reed-like as he entered the airplane ramp among the throng of tourists, holiday...more |
Obtaining a Waiver of a Denial of a US Visa
The law summary discusses the discretionary authority of the US Attorney General to waive the denial of a US visa or admission into the United States, and the conditions for such according to the Immigration and Nationality Act, as well as classes of persons who are ineligible for waivers...more |
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Defrauded in Thailand !
There was nothing much to distinguish Tony Shaughnessy from the thousands of other new expatriate arrivals in Thailand. more |
Transsexuals and Thai Law
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Law Journal: Selected Articles |
| Thailand and Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA): The Advantage Page of Foreign Investment of Both Countries |
The author discusses the implementation and impact of the Thailand and Australia Free Trade Agreement, entered into force on 1 January 2005. The FTA was intended to increase trade between Thailand and Australia and remove trade barriers between the two countries, thereby promoting the growth of countries’ economies. more
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| Analysis of "Amicus Curiae Briefs" in The World Trade Organization Dispute Settlement Proceedings |
The author discusses the degree of acceptance of amicus curiae briefs by the Panel and the Appellate Body in the World Trade Organization dispute settlement proceedings through case samples. more |
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Considerations for International Prenuptial Agreements |
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There are many possible complications that may arise in the drafting of prenuptial agreements for bi-national couples. This article examines the laws and practices surrounding international prenups including issues of multinational law and common misconceptions. more |
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SUPREME
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THAILAND LAND LAW, ESTATE LAW |
Mrs. Boonchua Maneekao vs. Ms. Ubonrat Thoyam
The decedent had property consisting of two plots of land and a two-story house constructed on the land, as well as guns. The defendant who was the decedent’s live-in partner intentionally infringed on the plaintiff’s rights to Mr. Vinai’s property by entering into such home and barring entrance into the home by placing a lock on the door and the gate without receiving permission from the plaintiff. The plaintiff was appointed the administrator of Mr. Vinai’s estate. The Supreme Court ruled that, since the decedent and his live-in partner had not registered their marriage legally, the defendant was not a lawful heir. The court further ruled that a holographic will must be fully written out by the testator. The court further ruled on the requirement of contemporaneous signature for the legality of the will pursuant to section 1656 of the Thailand Civil and Commercial Code.
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PROBATE LAW
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Ms. Lai Puakdee et. al. vs. Mr. Sompong Puakdee
Mr. Leng had possessory rights over a plot of land. Subsequently, Mr. Leng died and the land was transferred to heirs, namely the first to third plaintiffs, Mrs. Prayong, the mother of the fourth plaintiff, and the defendant for a parcel each. However, the defendant requested to construct a residential home on the land. Thereafter, the defendant claimed that he possessed the disputed land in its entirety for himself until presently, and that the plaintiffs’ legal action was filed more than a year after the death of the estate owner, and therefore the statute of limitations had expired.
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LAND AS SECURITY |
Inquiry Official of Bangrak Metropolitan Police Headquarters vs. Mrs. S. Rotjanasuwan, Mr. W. Rotjanasuwan, (Intervenor)
The defendant (wife) entered into a bail agreement with the plaintiff (inquiry official) to bail an alleged offender and had used as security the disputed land in which the name of the intervenor (husband) appeared on the document as the one with possessory right. Thereafter the defendant breached the bail agreement and the land was seized. The intervenor, in his petition, stated that the seized land is not community property of the defendant, but is separate property of the intervenor.
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