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Intellectual Property Disputes in Thailand

In the 21st century, it is unquestionable that our world is fueled by technology and innovation. These novel creations are considered intellectual assets that must be protected as much as physical assets. Though they are intangible, intellectual property can be sold, bought, and generate income for the inventors in the same way as tangible property. …

Thai Work Permit Application

If you are one of the many foreigners who consider Thailand a dream country and wish to stay here long term, working in Thailand is one of the most preferable and practical options out there. Every foreigner who works in the Kingdom must possess a work permit, but the process of obtaining one can be …

Thai Real Estate Lawyers Answers Property Buying Questions

Jett Gunther invited a Thai real estate lawyer to answer some of the most common questions pertaining to foreign ownership of property in Thailand.

Thai Inheritance and Succession Law

What would happen if a foreigner died in Thailand? How would the property of the deceased person be divided among his legal heirs? In this article, we will talk all about foreigners and their wills in Thailand.

Notary Public Thailand

In most countries, Notary Public is a public officer licensed by the state to provide authentication of legal documents, affidavits, signatures, or a statement of the person under oath. Notary services are very important as they help create a guarantee on the authenticity of the document. However, in Thailand, there is no Notary Public. Instead, …

Transfer Taxes and Fees in Thailand

Taxes, corporate income tax, progressive income tax, and value-added tax or VAT are comparatively low in Thailand, which makes it attractive to foreign investors. They also apply to other key sectors but the main taxes are the corporate income tax at 20%, the progressive personal income tax at 0 – 35%, and value-added tax at …

Mortality is the most obvious of human reality but it is also the most overlooked. We all know we are going to pass this world sooner or later however, we seem to be all convinced that such passing will be much later rather than sooner. We try as much as we can to ignore the …

Employment Contract in Thailand

Many of us face employment problems with potential legal implications at some point in our careers. When faced with such difficulties, an employee may often make some mistakes, resulting in misunderstandings and bitterness toward the employer. This can both lead to a disadvantage for both parties. For employers, tales of badly handled disciplinary action or …