Thailand Legal and Business News: November 2009

Supreme Court Opinions

THE GROUND FOR DIVORCETS
Mrs. Prapai Tanonkaew vs. Mr. Kitipoom Phetyoi

The Defendant sent a letter of complaint to the Plaintiff’s superior and instructor that the Plaintiff committed adultery with other woman. This matter is regarded as the personal behavior of the Plaintiff. The Defendant who is the wife of the Plaintiff has the right to express her love and jealousness upon her husband. Her request to the Plaintiff’s superior and instructor to admonish the Plaintiff to think of his family is not regarded as humiliating the Plaintiff’s reputation. No severe disciplinary punishment was executed.

SUBLET AGREEMENT TRANSFER THE LEASED PROPERTY
Ms. Suwanna Sae-heur vs. Mr. Komrat Maliwongse

The 30 years land leased contract indicated that leased for construction the buildings and there was no tea money for the lease. T, the former lessor and the three Defendants did not designate the construction period and the amount of the buildings that the three Defendants is going to build up on the leased land. From the contract, it is cleared that the three Defendants have right to construct the building in any quantity and at any time during the leased period. And in setting the new agreement on constructing period.

NON-MONETARY DAMAGES AND ACTING ON BEHALF OF A MINOR
Mr.Chaot-uthai Fuungsiriviboon vs. Mr. Boonruen Netniyom

The plaintiff claims for compensation in cause of action on tort. The defendant argued that the plaintiff’s lawful father made a contract of compromise regarding damages so there is no current right to claim the compensation of the plaintiff. The Court judged that the legal representative of the Plaintiff made the contract of compromise relating to the property of the minor without Court consent which is a void act. The right to claim has therefore not expired.

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Jasmine Rice May Receive GI Status from the EU

30 November 2009

Thung Kula Rong Hai hom mali, jasmine rice, is up for consideration to receive geographical indication (GI) status from the EU.

GI status certifies that the given product can only be produced in a certain geographical region—whose geographical characteristics are thoroughly unique enough to be unable to replicate the product in another location. Thung Kula Rong Hai rice is grown in the areas of Roi Et, Maha Sarakham, Si Sa Ket, Yasothon and Surin.

Receiving GI status is thought to increase the value of the product and prevent competition from other regions, increasing commercial benefits.

Thai Chamber of Commerce Develops “Master Plan”

28 November 2009

The Thai Chamber of Commerce is making moves to finalize a master plan to address the changes being brought with the global economic recovery. The plan will be the main point of business at the Chamber’s annual meeting being held on Saturday, 28 November, sources reported.

Private sector development in seven key industrial areas is the primary focus of the plan, including: food and agriculture, jewelry, garments, construction, tourism, healthcare and cross-border trade.

The plan intends to implement changes that will: promote Thailand’s standard of food production and increase food security, especially by focusing on key food exports such as rice and pineapple; let Thailand become a center for garment production and design by increasing efficiency and competition; doubling the country’s gem and jewelry exports; and increasing cross-border trade, particularly through making new border points with surrounding countries.

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