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Can Secret Audio Recordings Prove Defamation in Thailand?
Secret audio evidence is not automatically admissible in a Thai criminal defamation case. Section 226/1 requires the court to balance its value against harm to justice standards and fundamental rights.
How to Recover a Car from an Ex-Partner in Thailand
If an ex-partner refuses to return a car in Thailand, the safest response depends on ownership, financing and whether the couple was legally married. A registration name alone may not settle the dispute.
Place of Offence Missing from a Thai Criminal Complaint: Must the Court Dismiss?
A Thai criminal complaint must normally state where the alleged offence occurred. Supreme Court Judgment No. 28/2569 confirms, however, that an apparent accidental omission may be curable rather than requiring immediate dismissal.
Wrong Bank Transfer in Thailand: How to Recover Your Money
A wrong bank transfer in Thailand should be reported to the sending bank immediately. The bank can coordinate with the receiving bank and ask the
Thai Nominee Land Ownership: Criminal and Forced-Sale Risks
Using a Thai nominee to hold land for a foreigner can expose every participant to criminal proceedings and forced disposal of the land. This guide explains the principal risks, lawful exceptions, and practical next steps.
Unauthorized Sale of Marital Land in Thailand: Is the Transfer Automatically Void?
A spouse’s unauthorized sale of marital land in Thailand is not automatically void. Learn the revocation rules, buyer protection, evidence, and strict filing deadlines.
Court Case Visa Extension in Thailand: A Practical Guide for Foreign Litigants
Foreign nationals involved in Thai litigation may qualify for an extension of stay. Learn the eligibility rules, documents, 90-day limit, and overstay risks.
Received a Police Summons in Thailand? 7 Steps to Take and Key Legal Risks
Received a police summons in Thailand? Learn how to verify it, protect your rights, prepare for questioning, and assess arrest or bail risks.
Bail in Thailand Criminal Cases: Forms, Procedure and Practical Guidance
A practical guide to bail in Thailand criminal cases, including who may apply, the three forms of temporary release, court considerations, required evidence, refusal grounds, and available next steps.
Who Can Be Refused Entry to Thailand? Section 12 of the Immigration Act Explained
A Thai visa does not guarantee admission. Section 12 of the Immigration Act sets out 11 grounds on which a foreign national may be refused entry, including invalid travel documents, insufficient means, prohibited work, certain convictions, and public-security concerns.
Drunk Pedestrian Accident in Thailand: Who Is Liable When Crossing Outside a Crosswalk?
In a drunk pedestrian accident in Thailand, an intoxicated person may cross outside a designated crossing and be struck by a vehicle. Is the pedestrian
Child Legitimation in Thailand and Parental Power: A Guide for Unmarried Parents
Many unmarried parents live together, raise their child and share expenses in exactly the same way as a married family. In everyday life, the biological