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| Thailand Law and Legal Seminars and Conferences |
Rules of Origin under the FTA (Thai Language)
20 February 2010, at Novotel Siam Square Hotel, Bangkok. Organized by Unique Seminar.
Labor Law & Wage Updates 2010
22-24 February 2010, Bangkok, Thailand. Organized by the Asia Business Forum.
Labor Law Thailand 2010
25 February 2010, at Pan Pacific Hotel, Bangkok. Organized by the IRVING Seminar.
Corporate Tax Planning Strategies (Training Course)
25-26 February 2010, Bangkok, Thailand. Organized by the Asia Business Forum.
Invitation for International Conference of Jurists on Sea: Global Warming & Rule of Law - Singapore-Malaysia-Thailand
28 February - 3 March 2010, Bangkok, Thailand. Organized by the International Council of Jurists .
Asia M&A Forum 2010
3-4 March 2010, Island Shangri-La at Hong Kong. Organized by the IFLR.
Fourth Annual
Investment Treaty Arbitration Conference:
A Debate and Discussion -Interpretation In Investment Arbitration in the Asia-Pacific Region
30 April 2010 at Washington, D.C. Organized by the Juris Conferences.
Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) 20th Annual Conference
2-5 May 2010 at Singapore. Organized by IPBA.
CALLING FOR PAPERS 2010 Global Domestic Violence Conference Gathering in Kuala Lumpur
1-3 November 2010 at Malaysia. Organized by the SOS Medical. |
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| Foreign Investigators: Crime
Fiction
in a Thai Setting |
| Crime fiction writers are increasingly choosing Thailand’s criminal underbelly of depravity, deceit and corruption as the setting for their foreign sleuths. More often than not, having been residents themselves for several years, they have developed a deep understanding of Thai culture, customs, mentality and – most importantly – the fundamental differences to the West. This greatly helps them not only to seamlessly weave their characters into a story set (to most readers) in a still very exotic environment, but also enables them to explain why some things in this tropical country happen the way they do. |
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| Sex Laws in Thailand Part 2: Laws Regulating Commercial Sex and Entertainment Places |
| Prostitution is clearly illegal in Thailand, but as this article explores, there are certain grey areas of the law that allow for the existence of go-go bars, saunas, karaoke bars and other night time entertainment places. This article seeks to clarify the labyrinthine structure of Thailand’s sex and entertainment laws. |
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| Sex Laws in Thailand Part 1: US Sex Laws Abroad: The Long Arm of Uncle Sam |
| US citizens, and even non-US citizens, may be surprised at the scope and reach of US federal law against the sexual abuse and exploitation of minors US citizens, and even non-US citizens. |
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| Burmese Migrants in Thailand: An Overview and Analysis |
| Many visitors to Thailand mistakenly assume that many of the human fixtures working in the shops, construction sites and factories of Thailand are in fact Thai-nationals. The reality is that many of them are as foreign to Thailand as the ordinary Western tourist. |
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| The Murder of Thai Teenager Sherry Ann Duncan
and Due Process in the Thai Criminal Justice System |
| On July 25, 1986 a Thai-American teenage girl's body was discovered, beginning a decade long struggle to bring her murderers to justice. The case inspired far-reaching changes to the Thai criminal justice system that are still in effect today. |
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| Fugitives in Thailand |
| On 11 August, 2009, the Thai courts refused a request from the US to extradite Viktor Bout on accusations of selling arms to terrorist organizations, reigniting the debate on Thailand’s role in dealing with suspected criminals. This article provides background on international fugitives in Thailand and the Thai government’s efforts to combat its image as a safe haven for criminals. |
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| Medical Malpractice in Thailand: Patient Rights in the Medical Tourism Industry |
| Little did Margaret Richter know that the night she assisted her sick husband onto the flight to Bangkok would be the last she would ever see him alive. Her husband's
once powerful frame now looked bent and reed-like as he entered the airplane ramp among the throng of tourists, holiday. |
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| Defrauded in Thailand |
| There was nothing much to distinguish Tony Shaughnessy from the thousands of other new expatriate arrivals in Thailand. |
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| Transsexuals and Thai Law |
| Walk down almost any busy street in Thailand, especially in a tourist hotspot such as Bangkok, Pattaya or Phuket, and chances are good that you will see at least one Thai transsexual. |
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| Sex Laws in Thailand Part 3: Civil Society and Law Enforcement |
| Thailand stands on the front lines of the battle against sexual exploitation in Southeast Asia. Thai authorities have successfully adopted a two pronged approach to sexual crimes: establishing a strict legal framework tackling various elements of sex crimes (trafficking, prostitution, sex with minors to name but a few); and cooperating with local communities and civil society groups to identify and protect victims. However, despite the progress made by the Thai authorities, there is much room for improvement, particularly in terms of enforcement and prosecution. |
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Land, Community Property
Mrs. Panatda S. vs. the Land Department, et al.
The third defendant (husband) requested issuance of the pre-emption certificate for the disputed land solely in his own name during the time when he and the plaintiff (wife) were still husband and wife and before their divorce. Therefore, the disputed land is deemed community property, and the plaintiff has rights to co-ownership of the land.
Even though the third defendant is named in the pre-emption certificate, the third defendant moved to another locality and did not make beneficial use of the land, unlike the plaintiff. Therefore, the issuance of the title deed in the third defendant’s name is unlawful, and the title deed should be issued to the plaintiff instead.
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Buying a Condominium in Thailand:
By way of background, the law governing condominiums was enacted as Condominium Act, B.E. 2522 (1979). This law was liberalized to allow foreign investment in condominiums by Condominium Act (No. 2), B.E. 2534 (1991). |
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The Liability for Damages Caused by Unsafe Goods Act B.E. 2551:
The Liability for Damages Caused by Unsafe Goods Act B.E. 2551 (the “Product Liability Law”), which will be effective for products sold on or after 20 February 2009, holds “entrepreneurs” jointly liable to “damaged parties” for damages caused by unsafe goods sold to consumers. |
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2008 Amendments to the Condominium Act:
On July 4, 2008, for the first time since 1999, the Condominium Act of 1979 was amended (the “2008 Condominium Act Amendments”). The purpose of these amendments was to provide additional protection to buyers of condominium units and to make the existing protections more effective. |
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Thailand Alien Working Act 2008:
The Alien Working Act, B.E. 2551, which came into force on 23 February 2008, repealed and replaced the Alien Working Act, B.E. 2521, as amended. The Act regulates work by aliens, requiring work to be done with a work permit, except for extraordinary circumstances, and sets forth penalties for violations of the Act. |
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Thailand Labor Protection Act (No. 2) 2008:
The Labor Protection Act B.E. 2551 was enforced on 28 May 2008 and provides additional protection to employees, including the requirement for employers to pay interest to employees for late payment wages, and restricting female employees and pregnant employees from certain types of work. |
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Obtaining a Waiver of a Denial of a US Visa:
The law summary discusses the discretionary authority of the US Attorney General to waive the denial of a US visa or admission into the United States, and the conditions for such according to the Immigration and Nationality Act, as well as classes of persons who are ineligible for waivers. |
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FBA Approves 25 Companies
2 February 2010
Twenty-five foreign companies received approval under the Foreign Business Act (FBA) to conduct business in Thailand, approximated to total Bt739 million. |
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Increase in Condo Transfer Fees
2 February 2010
Condominium transfer fees at the Land Department will increase next month, March 2010. The rates will increase from the current rate of .01% to 2%. |
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Year of the Tiger Conservation
1 February 2010
As part of a 13 country effort to save the habitat of wild tigers, Thailand has pledged to double the population of the wild tiger by 2022, the next Chinese year of the tiger. |
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US pushes Thailand on Child Labor
29 January 2010
Despite the US’s continuing criticism of Thailand’s child labor law and policies, the Thai government has reported to US representatives a decrease in child workers, according to media reports. |
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Thai Tourism will not join AFTA
15 January 2010
Tourism operators in Thailand have chosen not to join the Asean Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) until 2015. |
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Thailand, UAE Soon to Sign Extradition Treaty
14 January 2010
An extradition treaty between Thailand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is in the final stages of negotiation and is expected to be signed later in the year, media reports revealed. |
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Tax Breaks in Tourism Stimulus Package
12 January 2010
A stimulus package is currently being developed in order to continue to support the country’s weakened tourism industry. |
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Brokerage Quality Control Increased
11 January 2010
Brokerage watchdog The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has instituted measures intended to increase control over the quality of brokerages after partial commission liberation began on 1 January of this year, media reports suggested. |
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Environment and Health Impact Assessments for Sugar Producers
8 January 2010
Sugar mills in Thailand that sell their surplus energy produced by waste products are required to comply with Office of the Energy Regulatory Board regulations, including conducting environment impact assessments (EIAs) and health impact assessments (HIAs). |
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