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What to do when you are arrested for illegal drugs in Thailand?

Thailand is a wonderful place for a holiday but not when you are in its jails. Our law firm was recently contacted by a foreign national in one of Bangkok notorious overcrowded jails. He said that he was a victim of a drug scam and that he had been in the jail for over two […]

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Arrested in Thailand: What to do?

Thailand has a reputation for being a country where the laws are flexible. Some foreigners like to test this reputation by committing acts which they would never do in their home country. While Thailand is a wonderful place for a holiday, the country does have laws. When someone breaks those laws, they will be arrested. […]

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ASEAN Economic Community and Thai Labor

The ASEAN Economic Community is coming in 2015. Within the blueprint for the AEC, there is an article called “Free Flow of Labor.” The purpose of this article is to eliminate the barriers of skilled professional workers being employed within the countries of ASEAN. Through a series of negotiations for liberalization over several years, ASEAN […]

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The Corporate Veil Under Thai Law

Under Thai law, a company is considered to be a juristic person, meaning that it comes into existence as a result of law. The intention of a company is expressed through a natural person, namely a “Director.” The Director, once appointed by the majority of the shareholders, becomes the representative of the company and is […]

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Rights of the Accused in Thailand

At the time of the arrest, the accused has a right to be notified of the following rights. If the accused is represented by an attorney, the attorney will have the same rights as the accused (Thai Criminal Procedure Code Section 7). The accused has a right to an expeditious, continuous, and fair trial. The […]

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Work Conditions Agreement and Labor Disputes

A work conditions agreement is an agreement between an employer and an employee or an employer or an employer’s association or union. An employer with 10 or more employees is required to establish a work conditions agreement at the place of employment. It must provide at least the minimum conditions as required by Thai law. […]

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Handy Tips and the Know-hows for Purchasing Property in Thailand

Situated at the center of the Southeast Asian region with it’s tourist attracting slogan; Amazing Thailand, the country has been seeing a high increase of tourists visits over the years. According to 2013’s Global Destination Cities Index, Bangkok was listed as the number one tourist destination with roughly 15 million visitors.1 Seeing how attractive a […]

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Thai Permanent Residency Category: Employment

Aside from marriage to a Thai national, employment in Thailand is likely to be the most common grounds for a foreigner to be granted permanent resident status. Therefore, this subject is worth addressing in some detail. As with all permanent residency applicants, a person applying on the grounds of employment must satisfy the generally applicable […]

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Thai Permanent Residency Category: Investment

There are several options open to foreigners in Thailand who wish to apply for permanent residency status. The first one is based on investment, which consists of two components: presenting proof of investment both before permanent residence is granted and after it is granted. Before the permanent resident status is granted, the applicant must have […]

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Thailand Permanent Residency: An Overview

Section 40 of the Immigration Act of 1979 allows foreigners who have been granted non-immigrant visas to apply for permanent residency in Thailand. Generally, the factors taken into account in granting permanent residency to a foreigner are his or her income, property, knowledge, professional skills, and family status in relationship to any Thai nationals. Furthermore, […]

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