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Land ownership in Thailand is not a readily available option for foreign individuals. Foreign companies may have opportunities to own land, particularly through BOI certifications, subject to qualifying business activities...

According to the Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI), during the first quarter of 2021 investment applications in Thailand increased by 80% over the same period of the previous year,...

At Smart Legal Solutions we are specialized in assisting foreign clients to protect their investment and/or conduct their business in Thailand in a wide array of legal cases.We are aware...

Directors of an insolvent company owe a fiduciary duty to the general body of creditors of the company. Directors may be found in breach of such duties if they continue...

A major obstacle for many foreigners looking to start a business in Thailand is the generally arduous procedure of obtaining a work permit and a non-immigrant type B visa and...

Estate planning is an important if not essential task that everyone should be concerned about. This is especially true if you are married or have children, if you own a...

Foreigners who want to make a home in Thailand generally may not be able to buy land, but they can purchase a condominium as long as they meet certain criteria....

Completing a thorough real estate due diligence is an essential undertaking before contemplating the purchase, long-term lease, or acceptance as collateral of any immovable property in Thailand. You will want...

If you plan on residing in Thailand for an extended period, becoming a permanent resident may be an option over applying for a visa or annual renewal. Once a year,...

To all business owners, managers, and executives. You start your business. You have a dispute. One thing that you will definitely regret in such a case is not having a...

I remember a case I did a few years back. The business dispute at the High Court was extremely litigious. Application after application, allegation after allegation. And this was between...

There is actually only one ground of divorce in Singapore; the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage which is to be found in Section 95 of the Women’s Charter. To prove...

The Re-Align Framework announced by the Ministry of Law on 10 December 2020 will allow small and micro businesses significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to renegotiate certain types of...

Thailand is growing in popularity as a destination for expats to call their new home. However, many foreigners believe they must be employed with a work permit, marry a Thai,...

To help ease the burden of repaying loans in Thailand, the Thai government issued an emergency decree (link in Thai) (Decree) amending the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (CCC) regarding...

According with the Thai Geographical Indications Protection Act, a Geographical Indication means a name, symbol or any other thing which is used for calling or representing a geographical origin and...

This article will only apply to parties with children under 21 years old. The Court has repeatedly placed emphasis on the best interests of the welfare of the children. The...

In recent years, the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (“PDPA”) of Singapore has been a trending topic for discussion, especially due to the trend of storing valuable personal data online....

Outrage of Modesty?Outrage of modesty appears to be an umbrella term for acts that have violated one’s modesty. Its legal definition as it appears in the Penal Code, however, scopes...

I started my law firm renting desk space at a very kind lawyer’s office. He was my first boss in Law, Mr Alain A Johns of Alain A Johns Partnership....