Power of Attorney in Thailand
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a vital legal instrument that allows one person (the principal) to authorize another person (the agent or attorney-in-fact) to act on their behalf. In Thailand, powers of attorney are widely used in business, property, legal, and personal matters and are governed primarily by the Civil and Commercial Code. The […]
Notary Public in Thailand
Notarization plays an essential role in ensuring the authenticity, legality, and reliability of documents used in legal, commercial, and personal matters. In Thailand, while the country does not follow the traditional notary public system found in many Western jurisdictions, notarization services are carried out by licensed Thai lawyers who are certified as Notarial Services Attorneys […]
Last Will and Testament in Thailand
Last Will and Testament in Thailand. Estate planning in Thailand is anchored in the Civil and Commercial Code (CCC), which governs succession, wills, and inheritance. For both Thai nationals and foreigners who hold property or have family ties in Thailand, preparing a valid last will and testament is essential to ensure that assets are distributed […]
Litigation in Thailand
Litigation in Thailand. Thailand operates under a civil law system, primarily codified and influenced by continental European legal traditions. Litigation is governed by written statutes, and case law plays a limited persuasive role. Key procedural statutes include: Civil Procedure Code (CPC) for civil disputes Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) for criminal matters Act on the Establishment […]
Translation and Legalization in Thailand
Translation and legalization in Thailand are crucial for foreigners, businesses, and legal entities dealing with immigration, corporate registration, litigation, and international transactions. Whether for visa applications, business contracts, real estate transactions, or court proceedings, documents issued abroad must be translated into Thai and legalized before they are recognized by Thai authorities. Likewise, Thai documents intended […]