Announcements:
University Law Programs Thailand :
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Master of Laws (LL.M.),Business Law Program, Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand Contact Faculty of Law
Doctor of Laws (LL.D.),The Graduate School,Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok, Thailand Contact RU University
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Office of Graduate Studies, Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand Contact Graduate Studies |
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Thailand Law and Legal Seminars and Conferences |
CHINA LABOR LAW COMPLIANCE & HRM STRATEGIES, 23-24 February 2009, Shanghai, China. Organized by The Asia Business Forum.
TAX & LABOR LAW IN THAILAND
26 February 2009, Dusit Thani Hotel, Bangkok. Organized by Splendid Sessions.
Product Liability Law & Prevention Strategies 26-27 February 2009, Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok. Organized by Asia Business Forum.
CORPORATE LEGAL COUNSELS FORUM '09 26-27 March 2009, Nai Lert Park Hotel, Bangkok. Organized by the Asia Business Forum.
PRACTICAL LABOR LAW ISSUES & PROBLEM SOLVING FOR ENTERPRISES IN THAILAND, 4 and 5 March 2009, Pathumwan Princess Hotel, Bangkok. Organized by The Irving Seminar.
PRODUCT LIABILITY LAW AND PROCEDURE SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON BUSINESS OPERATOR, 12 March 2009, Pathumwan Princess Hotel, Bangkok. Organized by The Irving Seminar.
STRUCTURING CARBON PROJECTS: LEGAL, TAX AND FINANCE SOLUTIONS, 25-26 March 2009. Organized by The Irving Seminar.
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Law Roundup – Significant Changes to
Thai Laws in 2008
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Mutual fund companies, excluding property funds, are required to disclose their investment portfolios on a monthly basis, instead of bi-yearly as formerly. This new regulation by the Stock Exchange Commission was intended to make current information available for investors wishing to invest in mutual funds in volatile markets...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….continue Alien Working Act Thailand..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… continue Labor Protection Act Thailand..read on |
Thailand Money Laundering Control Act (No. 2) 2008 :
The Money Laundering Control Act (No. 2) B.E. 2551 became effective on 2 March 2008, amending the Money Laundering Control Act B.E. 2542. The amendment added the organization of illegal gambling to the list of predicate offenses according to certain conditions, set forth the duties of related offices, and defined the establishment of the Money Laundering Control Fund to fund money laundering investigations and prosecutions …continue Money Laundering Control Act Thailand..read on |
Thailand Extradition Act 2008 : The Extradition Act, B.E. 2551, which came into force on 10 August 2008, repealed and replaced the Extradition Act, B.E. 2472 and applies to all extraditions, subject to the provisions of any extradition treaty between government of Thailand and either the government of any other country or any international agency. The Act defines extraditable offenses and specifies conditions for granting extradition by the government of Thailand….continue Thailand Extradition Act..read on |
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| Featured Popular Law Articles: |
Fugitives in Thailand
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Current Law Journal Articles
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Law Journal: Selected Article |
Protection of Traditional Knowledge in the Face of Globalisation: Balancing Mechanism between the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) |
The author explains the background of legal efforts to protect traditional knowledge. The article discusses international agreements, treaties, and conventions as well as Thailand laws and legislation protecting traditional knowledge. Professor Jakkrit Kuanpoth also describes the importance of protecting traditional knowledge in developing countries and makes recommendations for enhancing legal protection of traditional knowledge. |
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Law Journal: Selected Article |
Thai Telecommunications Regulations In Thailand |
The article, presented at the 2007 ALIN International Academic Conference at Chulalongkorn University, analyzes the regulation of the telecommunications industry in Thailand. The article contrasts the evolution of telecommunications regulation in the US and the EU with regulation in Thailand. The article argues that asymmetric regulations (regulations applicable to powerful incumbent competitors rather than applicable generally) are not necessary for the Thai telecommunications industry in order for that industry to achieve a high level of competition on a level playing field and argues further for a “light-handed approach” by the National Telecommunication Commission. |
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SUPREME
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Mrs. Soranun or Booppa Pasugree vs. Mrs. Warisa Nokkoonthong or Suthisat
The plaintiff entered into an Agreement for purchase of house and land with the defendant and made a deposit of 250,000 baht. However, the defendant was unable to transfer ownership rights of the house and land to the plaintiff as stipulated in the Agreement because the defendant had sold the land to another person. The defendant offered sale of a new home to the plaintiff and agreed to credit the deposit to the sales price of the new home. The plaintiff agreed to purchase, but was again unable to transfer ownership of land.
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SERVITUDE, LAND |
Mr. Chan Sarasuk vs. Mr. Tasanai Jindaonit
In determining entitlement to servitude of land according to section 1401 of the Civil and Commercial Code, rights to servitude of such land at expiry of the statute of limitations of 10 years shall be enforced based on Title III, Book IV, although taking into consideration extenuating circumstances. In this case, even though the plaintiff had used the disputed access way of the defendant for over 10 years, the disputed land does not provide the plaintiff a legal servitude right.
THAILAND PROPERTY
Mrs. Somjit Muangngam vs. Mrs. Urai Sungkagoon
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit claiming that the defendant constructed a bamboo fence which encroached, by 7 square wah, on the northern part of the plaintiff’s Thailand property, based on a map. In comparing the map as stated to the map from the plaintiff’s prior legal proceeding, it can be seen that the disputed land referred to in this case was a part of the land under contention in the former legal proceeding.
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