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Can a Father Obtain Parental Power in Thailand? 5 Evidence Pillars Courts Consider
Thai courts decide parental power according to the child’s welfare—not the parent’s gender. This guide explains a father’s legal standing, five evidence pillars and common mistakes that can weaken a case.
Hospital Staff Accidentally Cuts a Child’s Finger: Who Is Liable in Thailand?
A child’s finger was accidentally cut during hospital care and later replanted. This guide explains potential criminal liability, civil compensation, public-hospital claims and Section 41 assistance in Thailand.
Is Sexual Intercourse by a Buddhist Monk a Crime in Thailand?
Consensual sexual intercourse by a Buddhist monk is a grave breach of monastic discipline, but it is not automatically a Thai criminal offence. This article explains Section 206, Supreme Court Judgment No. 736/2505, monk-official status and possible liability involving temple funds.
Police Complaint vs Daily Record in Thailand: Why Has Your Case Not Progressed?
A practical Thai-law guide explaining why a police daily record may not start a criminal case, what makes a valid complaint, and the three-month deadline for compoundable offences.
How to Divorce a Foreign Spouse in Thailand: Procedure, Property and Overseas Service
A practical guide to divorcing a foreign spouse in Thailand, covering consensual registration, court proceedings, overseas service, property division, children and recognition abroad.
Temple Fund Misappropriation in Thailand: Why Section 147 Can Carry Life Imprisonment
Alleged diversion of temple donations can engage Section 147 of the Thai Penal Code, carrying a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. This guide explains an abbot’s legal status, outsider liability, money laundering, asset seizure and bail—without prejudging the recently reported case.
Forced Resignation in Thailand: Can an Employer Threaten a Theft Complaint?
A threat to report alleged theft does not automatically invalidate a resignation in Thailand. Courts examine the employer’s good faith, the employee’s true intention, and whether a dismissal was disguised as resignation.
Can an Ambulance Run a Red Light in Thailand? Who Is Liable After a Crash?
An authorised ambulance may pass a red light in Thailand, but must slow down and use reasonable care. Other drivers must yield when they see or hear emergency signals. Liability depends on the complete evidence.
Does Signing Spousal Consent Make You Liable for Your Spouse’s Loan in Thailand?
Signing a consent form does not automatically make a spouse jointly liable for a personal loan in Thailand. The purpose of the debt, document wording and evidence of ratification determine the result.
Is Shouting Abuse Outside Someone’s Home Trespass in Thailand?
Standing on a public road and shouting outside a home is not automatically trespass in Thailand. The boundary, physical intrusion, intent and surrounding conduct determine whether Sections 362, 364 or 365 apply—and whether other offences may arise.
Can a Mortgage Be Enforced Against Land Forfeited in a Thai Drug Case? Supreme Court Judgment No. 521/2569
Can a registered mortgage be enforced after Thai land is forfeited in a drug case? Supreme Court Judgment No. 521/2569 explains when mortgage rights survive, what evidence proves a genuine loan, and why the amount actually advanced matters.
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.