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Supreme Court: Adultery Can Lead to Imprisonment

posted February 21, 2023 / No Comments

In this remarkable Thailand Supreme Court case decision, a husband sued another man for committing adultery with his lawful wife. After winning the adultery case against the wife’s adulterer, the husband and plaintiff then alleged, […]
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Legal Wife has no right to claim compensation. If the mistress doesn’t “disclose”

posted February 17, 2023 / No Comments

According to Section 1523 paragraph 2 of the Thailand Civil and Commercial Code, a lawful wife has the right to file a court case pursuant to the Thailand law of Adultery in a Thailand divorce case (or […]
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Songkran Canceled in Chonburi, Khon Kaen, and Phuket Amid Coronavirus Fears

posted March 9, 2020 / No Comments

Official Songkran celebrations have been canceled in the provinces of Chonburi, Khon Kaen, and Phuket amid fears of the Coronavirus spreading. Pattaya Mayor Sonthaya Khunpluem stated that the city will call off all official Songkran […]
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Builder of Seastead Threatens to Sue Thai Government

posted April 23, 2019 / No Comments

The construction company behind the building of a Bitcoin-funded seastead off the coast of Phuket, Thailand has threatened to sue the Thai government in an international court if they follow through on their promise to […]
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Phuket ‘Most Corrupt’ in Thailand- Anti-Corruption Boss

posted March 3, 2017 / No Comments

85 % of hotels in Phuket are said to be working illegally Photo by Glen MacLarty The Anti Corruption Organization of Thailand held an emergency meeting comprising of Phuket’s top bosses in February to ‘investigate’ allegations […]
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Riots in Phuket Following Accidental Deaths in Police Chase

posted October 20, 2015 / No Comments

Riots broke out on the tourist island of Phuket last week over the deaths of two young men who were killed in a motorbike crash during a police chase, reports the Guardian. Angry citizens threw […]
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Australian Journalist “Hopeful” Ahead of Defamation Verdict Tomorrow

posted August 31, 2015 / No Comments

Australian journalist Alan Morison says he is “hopeful” for tomorrow’s verdict at Phuket Criminal Court, where he is being tried for allegedly defaming the Royal Thai Navy. As the Sydney Morning Herald reports, Morison, 67, […]
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Crackdown on Foreign Owned Companies in Phuket for Violating Alien Business Law

posted July 27, 2015 / No Comments

Four companies in Phuket are facing investigation by the Department of Special Investigation, for using Thai nominees to hold a majority stake, writes The Nation. Under the Thai Foreign Business Act of 1999, non-Thai’s are […]
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Thai Officials Increase Restrictions during Songkran

posted March 29, 2013 / No Comments

Last week, the Thai government declared “dry areas” and “safe zones” during the Songkran water festival to ensure safety for those celebrating and to reduce congestion and accidents, reports The Bangkok Post. In Bangkok, alcohol-free […]
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Phuket Cracks Down on Russian Businesses

posted March 29, 2013 / No Comments

Phuket begins a crackdown on foreign businesses this week, beginning in the north with Russian-owned operations. Local officials will conduct raids in the northern Thalang district, targeting foreigners working illegally or using “Thai nominees to open […]