Solicitors in Bangkok
Thailand generally follows the civil law system where laws are codified and under the general principle of equity. The legal system of Thailand is based on democratic nation’s Constitution.
When civil cases such as business disputes, domestic controversies, divorces, torts, breach of contract, collection of large sum of money can no longer be resolved through settlement between the parties, judicial intervention is needed. Court proceedings would be held, evidences would be presented before the court, and the court’s decision would settle the dispute.
Thai judicial system is made up of three tiers: The Court of First Instance; The Court of Appeals; and The Supreme Court Justice of Thailand (San Dika). The judgment stage of a case would be at the Court of First Instance, but through possible stages of appeal with the Appeals Court and the Supreme Court.
In any legal process, you need first to do a proper designation of the case. The jurisdiction of the court is what comes next, followed by the determination of the proper parties.
In an arbitration proceeding, the Plaintiff, through his lawyer, must file a complaint in writing with an appropriate Court of First Instance, clearly setting out the nature of his claim, the relief sought and the allegations upon which the claim is based. The party against whom the case is filed is called the “Respondent”.
Pleadings for submission to judicial bodies court proceedings are required to be conducted in Thai language, except in some special courts. Documents made in a foreign language must be translated into Thai. Only original documents are admissible in evidence. In a civil case, evidences need to be presented before a court to prove the Plaintiff’s claims. In a criminal case such as murder or rape, it requires proof beyond reasonable doubt.
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To terminate a marriage in Thailand, the couple needs to undergo divorce process. The dissolution of marriage is granted once the couple filed for a divorce. There are two kinds of divorce in Thailand. The difference mainly would be whether both spouses agree to it or only one party wants the divorce.
If both parties consent to the separation, Uncontested Divorce can be filed. This is the type of divorce the couple could file if they have a mutual judgement with regards to dissolution of marriage. In the Uncontested Divorce, no disputes arise in terms of property division and child custody.
Uncontested Divorce is easy to administer. Just go through the following steps:
The couple can go to the same Amphur where they registered the marriage.
You need to bring the following documents: foreign spouse passport; Thai spouse ID card; marriage certificate; Divorce by mutual consent must be made in writing and it needs to be certified by the signatures of 2 witnesses
Questions about child custody, alimony, division of properties and similar other matters will be asked.
If no points of conflict, a form will be given for the couple to sign.
Contested Divorce is much more complicated, thus it would be best to contact Law Firm and get assistance. This type of divorce takes the court judgement on the dissolution of marriage since in effect, one party is unwilling to terminate the marriage. The decision of the court will determine if the marriage should be ended.
The following steps transpire for a typical Contested Divorce in Thailand:
Language barrier and lack of knowledge on Family law are the common challenges a plaintiff meet. Let an international and reputable law firm handles your Thailand Contested Divorce and represent you in court for an easy administration of your divorce case.
If you wish to register a company in Thailand, you need to learn what documents are needed to properly begin the process. These two beginning documents include the Memorandum of Association and your company’s Articles of Association. In Thailand, the Ministry of Commerce oversees the registration process. Registration takes around three days.
To submit documentation, you need to gather certain forms and follow specific tasks. All the documentation should be authorized and signed by your company’s executives. Besides the Memorandum of Association, documents for registration include the following:
The major steps you must follow to register a Thai-based business include the following:
The steps used for formation and registration depend on the type of company. Also, VAT registration or the establishment of the minimum share capital must be determined by the amount of funding. While you need to understand the basics of formation and registration, you should consult with a legal specialist to make sure you comply with the law’s mandates so you do everything right.
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