Category: Litigation
Resumption of Thai Citizenship
Dissolution of Marriage Section 23 of the Nationality Act B.E. 2508 (1965) permits a person to resume Thai nationality due to the following circumstances: Person is a former Thai citizen. Renunciation of Thai nationality to obtain the nationality of the foreign spouse under Section 13. Marriage dissolution. Therefore, the person may file an official form […]
Loss of Thai Citizenship
Renunciation Section 13 of the Nationality Act B.E. 2508 (1965) allows a Thai national to renounce their citizenship and acquire the nationality of their spouse if the individual meets all of the following conditions: Is a Thai citizen. Is married to a foreigner and acquires the nationality of the spouse. As such, a Thai citizen […]
Resumption of Thai Citizenship Application Process
Here are the timeframes of Thai citizenship resumption under the Nationality Act B.E. 2508 (1965). Resumption for a Former Thai Citizen Whose Marriage is Dissolved under Section 23 (Total 325 Days) Applicant applies with competent officials through: An embassy or a consular (overseas domicile). The Police Commander, Special Branch Bureau of Royal Thai Police (Bangkok […]
Renunciation of Thai Citizenship Application Process
Here are the timeframes of Thai citizenship renunciation under the Nationality Act B.E. 2508 (1965). Renunciation for a Thai Citizen Married to a Foreign Spouse under Section 13 (Total 325 Days) Applicant applies with competent officials through: An embassy or a consular (overseas domicile). The Police Commander, Special Branch Bureau of Royal Thai Police (Bangkok […]
Procedures for Thai Citizenship Application
Here are the timeframes of the Thai citizenship application under the Nationality Act B.E. 2508 (1965). Applying a Thai Nationality for a Thai Spouse under Section 9 (Total 475 Days) Applicant applies with competent officials through: An embassy or a consular (overseas domicile). The Police Commander, Special Branch Bureau of Royal Thai Police (Bangkok domicile). […]
Laws Governing Thai Limited Companies
Nature and Formation of Limited Companies Section 1096 of the Civil and Commercial defines a limited company as that kind of which is formed with a capital divided into equal shares and the liability of the shareholders is limited to the number of shares respectively held by them. Any three or more persons may, by […]
Introduction to Force Majeure
“Force majeure” (“FM”): FM, also referred to as an Act of God, addresses the scenario when performing a contract or obligation becomes impossible, difficult, or onerous to perform due to exceptional events outside of either party’s control. Typically, a party prevented from fulfilling its obligations by such events is temporarily relieved from complying with those obligations […]
Thailand’s Cannabis Regulation in 2022
“Cannabis” is recognized by many health professionals and locals in Thailand as a medicinal plant with a high potential for therapeutic use and has a long history in the practice of Thai traditional medicine. However, the enactment of the Narcotics Act in 1979 classified cannabis as a type of narcotic plant, and hence, its usage […]
The Thailand Civil Partnership Bill
The Second in Southeast Asia In July last year, the Thai Cabinet approved the Civil Partnership Bill, which was proposed by the Ministry of Justice to allow same-sex couples to register their partnership. The bill has been submitted to the House of Representatives Coordination Committee for consideration and approval before it will be forwarded to […]
Setting Up Company Partnerships under Thai Law
The Civil and Commercial Code of Thailand assists with the formation of partnerships similar to those found in the laws of other countries. However, partnerships are normally not formed by foreign investors due to particular difficulties that arise due to the Foreign Business Act of 1999. Generally speaking, the formation of a limited company is […]
