Since the date the Royal Decree on Digital Asset Business B.E. 2561 (2018) comes into effect, Digital asset business operators under the supervision especially. “Digital Asset Exchange” must obtain permission to operate a business from [...]
In a world where financial complexities can often obscure the truth, the services of asset detectives in Thailand become invaluable. This kind of service serves as the key to uncovering hidden wealth and assets, providing [...]
When you need to pay personal income tax in Thailand, you are entitled to standard personal income tax deductions before calculating your taxable income. The standard deduction amount varies based on income levels. Standard tax [...]
Since “Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI)” (see AEOI 2022, AEOI 2023) has been effective. From September 2023, Questions about personal income tax for foreigners who live or work in Thailand become frequently asked questions. If [...]
Thailand is one of the world’s leading travel destinations, well-known for its variety of cultural uniqueness. The tourism industry is a vital sector of Thailand's economy, and the Thai government has implemented various strategies and [...]
There are 2 types of Non-Profit organizations to be considered when establishing of non-profit organization in Thailand. The foundations or associations. In some countries, the association is well known as a federation. Here is guidance [...]
Nowadays, in Thailand, condominiums are the most secure way for a foreigner when it is bought through a freehold Apartment, which means the full ownership belongs to the Buyer. This legal point may explain the [...]
Social Security Fund is one of the Labor and Employment Legal Basics in Phuket and Thailand. As in many countries, the solidarity to permit all citizens to have access to the Health system occurs in [...]
International Exchange of Financial and Tax Information 2023 In 2022, we posted the article “Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) 2022” which has been effective from January 1, 2022, since then Thai financial institutions have been [...]
How can foreigners own real estate in Phuket? What are the law's requirements? One of the best ways to answer this question is to classify Real Estate into four categories land, house, villa, and [...]
In General, a foreigner isn't allowed to obtain land in Thailand. However, in the case of an investor who invests 40 million Thai baht in minimum, Sections 96 bis and 96 ter of the [...]
In General, a foreigner doesn't allow to obtain land in Thailand. However, in case of inherited as a statutory heir, Sections 87 and 93 of the Land Code of Thailand allow foreigners to have the [...]
Nowadays, cryptocurrency has become a popular payment method. Also, this has become a frequently asked question at our law firm, especially when foreign investors want to buy real estate in Phuket. This article gives you [...]
THAIFEX–Anuga Asia 2023, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand, from 23-27 May 2023. The exhibition is organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion Ministry of Commerce, Thai Chamber of Commerce and Koelnmesse, aimed at [...]
This article gives you 12 key points of the last amendment to Thailand’s Civil and Commercial Code No. 23 (CCC)1 which came into force on February 7, 2023. It is very helpful for both [...]
Vehicle drivers or vehicle owners know that when they have to renew their road tax, if any fine remains unpaid, they will have to clear it before getting their new road tax document. Now [...]
This article gives you basic information about the advantages of the BOI (Thailand Board of Investment) promotion, which offers foreign investors incentives to start or expand their businesses in Thailand. The incentives are based on [...]
International trade and validity of the contract; We provide you the General principles applicable according to the “Lex Mercatoria”. This article makes it clear that all grounds for invalidity which illustrate in the various [...]
In Thailand, cannabis is called ‘Ganja’," and hemp is called 'Ganchong'. On June 9, 2022, Thai law raises the possibilities for commerce with cannabis and hemp, which are gaining more commercial value. Ganja Law [...]
Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (PDPA) was enacted in the Government Gazette on 27 May 2019, part of the act came into force the day after, but, some not such as Chapters 2, [...]
Last updated [CCC. No. 23 effective on 07th February 2023]. Under Thai law, a company is a business association that is formed by two people or more. It has the character of a legal person, [...]
Where there is a breach of contract, the non-breaching party or the injured party will often seek remedies, whether under the contract or the law. This article gives you a brief overview of contract [...]
The ‘Contract of Sale’ or "Sale and Purchase Contract". Under Thai law, this contract only relates to the transfer to another person of the ownership of property1. It differs from the "sale of goods" in [...]
Criminal Liability of the Child, the Thailand Criminal Code No.29 B.E. 2565 (2022) amendment aims to be in line with the General Comment No. 10 (2007) Children’s Rights in juvenile justice of the Convention [...]
Lese-Majesty crime is a serious offence in Thailand, even if wind of more “liberty” or “democracy” appears everywhere on the globe. The World famous Lazada company is in the eye of the cyclone since [...]
Businesses and commerce are rapidly transforming into social networking on the internet. E-commerce becomes increasingly globalised. There are a variety of elements to take into account when transforming, such as SEO, analytics, payment processing, website [...]
This article give you Thailand employment law basic, the employment relationship between employers and employees. In Thailand, certain laws have been enacted regulating the areas of age, sex, discrimination race relations, disability, health and [...]
This article gives you the key differences between theft and misappropriation which people often confuse and sometimes such confusion creates wrong action when exercising the rights as an injured person especially deadline to start [...]
International Trade Litigation In Thailand The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods 1980 (CISG, or the Vienna Sales Convention 1980) one of the Model laws of international trade was [...]
The amendment of Copyright Law of Thailand No. 5 B.E. 2565 (2022) which published in the Government Gazette on February 24, 2022 and will become effective on August 23, 2022 is the core action [...]
The copyright protection automatically and fully effect on the law at the time the author has created a copyright work, the law doesn't not require the author to register his/her copyright with any government [...]
This is the EP.3 of the series 'The Copyright Infringement'Originally, there are 2 main categories of infringement, profit infringement and non-profit infringement. Now, according to the Section 43/4 of the 2022 amendment, we can [...]
This article is the final episode ( EP.4 ) of the Copyright Act 2022 Amendment series 'The Notice and Takedown, safe harbor. Upon digitalization, copyright can be infringed fast and efficiently. The modernization of law [...]
This article introduces you to basic information about Thailand arbitration, which includes an overview, jurisdiction, governing law, languages and documents, and arbitration representative. This dispute resolution is often used to resolve commercial disputes, particularly [...]
Phuket is a magnet for tourism. With many attractions, the tourism industry in Phuket is always hot, and BOI's (Thailand's Board of Investment) promotion of tourism businesses is always mutually beneficial to investments. This [...]
Where a court judgment has not been complied by the parties who lost the case 'the losing party'. It is the time for 'the winning party' to enforce the awards. This article gives you [...]
This article provides you with essential information about mortgages, which are one type of collateral or security for debt repayment, whether it is land, a house, a condominium, a factory, a warehouse, or other [...]
See Latest up-to-date Cannabis Law 2022 Since January 2021, many shops in Thailand provide foods and beverages with the mention of cannabis taste. So some people think that Cannabis is legal in Thailand, consumption [...]
What is the difference between Superficies and Usufruct? This is one of the most frequently asked questions for the real estate investor. This article is going to give you the main differences in the [...]
Thailand law Divorce. In Thailand Phuket, under the Civil and Commercial Code of Thailand (CCC), divorce may be made by mutual consent or by grounds for divorce which includes the fault or no-fault . [...]
From January 1, 2022, Thai financial institutions will be required to collect and share financial account and tax information with the Thai Revenue Department in order to comply with the automatic exchange of information [...]
Usufruct is one of the real rights under the Civil and Commercial Code of Thailand (CCC). In this article, we are going to give you essential information about it, including its meaning, period of [...]
Child's property management is one of the most frequently asked questions. This article we’re going to give you basic information about this matter. It is good for a parent to understand this matter of [...]
This article brings you news about the land and condo registration fees. Following successful reform in the past, on January 18, 2022, the Government Gazette website published the Ministry of Interior's announcement on the [...]
In this article, we’re going to give you essential information about sales with the right of redemption under the Civil and Commercial Code of Thailand (CCC) and the protection of people in sales with [...]
The INCOTERMS 2010 highlight the notion of the selling price of goods at the international level. How do you set this price? What are the charges taken into account in the sale price? Who [...]
Introduce international trade and business law It is the branch of law that proposes to study standards and international commercial regulations. Globally, there is a huge amount of trade across different geographical areas, often [...]
In this article, we are going to give you essential information about habitation in Thailand under the Civil and Commercial Code of Thailand (CCC). This right is an optional personal real right to have [...]
This article gives you essential information about duties of an inheritance administrator or estate administrator under the law of Thailand (Civil and Commercial Code, the ‘CCC’). It isn’t only guides you what to do [...]
Personal injury is the Tort Law or Wrongful Acts in Thailand law. It is one of the most frequently asked questions. The primary aims of tort law are to provide relief for the harm [...]
Princess Haya: The princess, the sheikh and the £550m divorce settlement, It's described as the biggest divorce case in British legal history - involving the billionaire ruler of Dubai and his estranged wife, reported [...]
The question is not if corruption exists in Thailand or not, because of course as every country in the world the answer is yes. The annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) published this year by [...]
After a contract has been made, it may be terminated. In some cases, after the termination, there will be no legal obligation between the parties, but in other cases, the parties must return to [...]
After an accident or due to illness, a foreigner may unfortunately die in a hospital. When Foreigner’s death in Phuket? What to do after this tragic event? Who shall be contacted and what are [...]
As you may well know, foreigners aren’t allowed to have ownership rights over land. But that doesn't include the house and buildings built upon or under the land! In this article, we’re going to [...]
Definition Defects in the sale mean the quantity and quality of the property sold that impair either its value or its fitness for ordinary purposes or for the purposes of the contract. Sometimes, it [...]
Yellow Book Definition The yellow book is one type of household registration book or the so-called "Tabien Baan". It's issued by the district office or the local municipality and shows those who live in [...]
As we saw previously, notably with a loan money agreement, the creditor, in order to protect his loan, must include security in the agreement. In Thailand, the Civil and Commercial Code provides these securities. [...]
Money is the nerve of the dream, and sometimes we need to borrow money from others. In this article, we’re going to talk about loan money agreements and relevant legal matters. It is useful [...]
Option for Buying Land or Property in Phuket When buying a property, finding and doing due diligence on the property, signing the contract, and transferring ownership of the asset, which way to go when [...]
The COVID crisis and all its negative effects have pushed the Thai government to search for an economic solution, some of which involves foreign investment. Laws and regulations on land ownership for foreigners could, if [...]
As law and its application are matters that are sometimes difficult to understand, we have made some changes to facilitate their understanding. We are pleased to provide the updated articles about construction concerning the [...]
This article gives you information about earnest or deposit payments in Thai law, together with relevant laws and Supreme Court judgements for reference. It is easy to read and useful when you make sales [...]
Litigation Gude: Applicable to civil commercial and criminal cases. This article is a pre-litigation guide, it is not only useful for Phuket court trials but also useful for a trial of all Courts in [...]
Marriage in Phuket, Thailand: Thai and foreigner or both future foreigners spouses, you can get married in Phuket, Thailand. We are going to provide you with some Legal advice to follow rules and regulations [...]
Easement in Thailand is called servitude rights. It is often involved when buying land, whether in Phuket or somewhere else in Thailand. Understanding servitude is useful when buying land. Whether leasehold or freehold land [...]
This article is going to how does the Phuket Court determine the child custody in Phuket Family Court. It may surprises you that the Supreme Court Judgement and the Children Act 1989 of England, [...]
Under Criminal Procedure Code B.E. 2499 (CPC), Section 28. The criminal prosecution may be made by a Public Prosecutor or an Injured person. This article aims to give you essential for filing case of [...]
The amendment Act No. 53 (2021) of the Revenue Code has effects on non-resident electronic services; the details are below: 1: What Does Electronic Service Mean? Electronic service refers to services, including incorporeal property, [...]
Last updated [CCC. No. 23 effective on 07th February 2023]. If you are a business startup or want to expand your business, this article gives you essential information that is very useful for setting [...]
Even the Land Code B.E. 2497, Sections 86 and 87, has exemptions for foreigners to buy the land freehold, but the exemptions don’t apply to most foreigners. However, it is possible to buy land [...]
One of the hot real estate investments in Thailand for foreigners is buying a condo in Phuket. Both leasehold and freehold. Firstly, freehold in this article means foreigner freehold. It is a 100% legal [...]
Leasehold and Freehold Rights in Phuket This article gives you a clear picture of the difference between leasehold and freehold in Phuket, Thailand. What are the differences between them? What are the advantages and disadvantages? [...]
Court order for Succession - Inheritance - Probate Case in Phuket Thailand - Thailand succession law may be different with the law of your country. The law differs from country to country, in some countries [...]
Having assets in Phuket, Thailand involves thinking about devolution when death comes. Above all, a Last will and testament made in Phuket and the whole Thailand, concerning your assets in Thailand. Will facilitate the [...]
10 Key points to verify when Land and building due diligence Purchasing property in Phuket is popular with foreigners, whether a land, villa, house, or condominium. In most cases, the purpose of the purchase [...]
This article makes the law easier; it guides you through all the essential information you need to know about contract law when making one. Also gives you an idea of what to think about when [...]
4 Sorts of Land Titles Deed in Phuket We’d Recommend Plenty of land title deeds can be found in Phuket, Thailand. Depending on the use you plan to make of it, the legal designation [...]
When the right of way is blocked. The way of necessity is worked. This article is going to cover the way of life in Phuket and the rest of Thailand. Basic Law of Way [...]
In this article, we’re going to equip you with a short and easy explanation regarding how Inheritance Tax works in Thailand. Who is a taxpayer, tax rate, when to pay and penalty. Firstly, in [...]
The construction defect list is one of the most important pieces of evidence in construction defect claims. It is one of the keys to the success of the claim both in court and in [...]
This article gives you a wide picture of the common mistakes in extra work claims in construction. As you may know, the extra work is not a dispute in itself. But it is a [...]
This article is about construction delay claims. One of the common mistakes of the owner that can cause great damage to the owner When there is a delay in the construction and some owners [...]
PRENUPTIAL AND POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENTS IN PHUKET One of the classic dispute stories between spouses is ‘Property Dispute.’ To avoid this kind of dispute, if you are in Phuket or somewhere else in Thailand. It [...]
'This article by WINDOW ON Phuket . As this island is a magnet for tourism, trade and investment, the application of the law and the legal process in Phuket are always a hot topic, [...]
How to have complete control over Thai shareholders and L.L.C.? Last updated; Civil and Commercial Code (CCC) No. 23 effective on 07th February 2023; Thai L.L.C. is the favorite legal structure for foreign investors for [...]
The Building and Land Tax Act B.E. 2562 came into effect on January 1, 2020, in lieu of the House and Building Tax Act B.E. 2475 and the Local Development Tax Act B.E. 2508 [...]
How Property Due Diligence Works in Phuket? First of all, in this article, property due diligence means all types of immovable property. Such as land, houses, condominiums, and other commercial buildings, both developed and [...]
This article 'Inheritance rights Thailand' gives you information about how inheritance rights work in Thai law. to plan the settlement of your estate to assure that the legacy goes to the people we love most. [...]