POLITE BIKE THIEF ARRESTED

This week Banglamung police announced the arrest of Mr. Narai who was paraded in front of the media.  The 31 year old man from Chonburi was accused of stealing a motorcycle from a house in Banglamung.  Unfortunate for him he was caught and recognized on CCTV; and his manners were noted as he politely closed the gate of the house as he left on the bike.  According to police, he has just been released from jail earlier in August with a string of records for bike theft, and now, yet again, awaits another day in court. News stories...

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Do we have offences Relating to Trade?

Yes, are likely to be committed by foreigners as Thais because they are connected with humans’ benefit. These offences consist of quite a number of things’ ranging from having or making a bad measuring machine to take advantage in trading over other persons, cheating buyers of goods, using other’s trade marks, patents, copyrights and so on. The Thai court imposes rather severe punishments on offenders with on mercy or probation. Nevertheless these offences are compoundable by which the offender may pay compensation and compromise with the damaged...

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Acquisition of Condominium Unit by Alien

Acquisition of Condominium Unit by Alien Previously, an alien could have ownership in a condominium unit or bought a condominium unit in each condominium in a proportion not higher than forty percent of the total space of all units in that condominium at the time the application for condominium registration had been lodging. Later, on April 28th, 1999, the Condominium Act was amended to facilitate an alien in the purchase of condominium unit. As such, an alien may have ownership in a condominium unit in a proportion not higher than forty nine...

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WORK PERMIT IN THAILAND

To legally work in Thailand, a foreigner must apply for a work permit. Work permit is a legal document that states a foreigner’s position, current occupation, or job description and the Thai company he is working with. It also serves as a license to perform a job or an occupation allowed for foreigners inside Thailand. Foreigners entering Thailand are not permitted to work, regardless of their type of visa, unless they are granted a work permit. Those who intend to work in Thailand must hold the correct type of visa to be eligible to apply...

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HOW TO CHECK CONDOMINIUM UNIT BEFORE PURCHASING

In case the condominium is not yet completed: 1.         Every condominium projects require the construction license granted from the local           authorities under the Building Control Act B.E. 2522. 2.         The land where the condominium is situated must be evidenced only by “Chanode”          land deed. Check if the land is owned by the project owner. Also check if there is no any encumbrance other than mortgage on the land because the land with any...

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HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAM AND FRAUD

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAM AND FRAUD 1.         Always keep the land deed safe. In case of document lost, immediate informing to the police is recommended. 2.         Avoid making the loan agreement and take the land deed as collateral without a lawyer because such land deed may be a counterfeit or illegally obtained. Even the land deed is real and legal, the owner may inform the police that it is lost and issue a new one. 3.         If not keep it with yourself, only entrust the...

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LITIGATION

Generally, the lawsuit in Thailand is not much different from the other countries except that the Thai court seems to be strict with the court’s procedure. Therefore, the preparation of the case for both suing and defending must not focus only on the laws but also the procedure as well such as the procedure concerning the temporary protection order from the court before the making the judgment. In case there is a breach of agreement, under the law, you have 2 options; 1) file the case enforcing the defendant to comply with the agreement and 2)...

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