Author name: Barrister Garn T.

Thai barrister and licensed lawyer (Thailand Lawyer Licence No. 3417/2553 / ใบอนุญาตให้เป็นทนายความ No. 3417/2553), Siam Center Law Group.

Thai lawyer preparing a court bail application with a foreign client in Thailand

Court Bail in Thailand: How to Prepare for Same-Day Release, Especially for Foreign Defendants

Same-day bail in Thailand depends on preparation, the court’s order and the release-warrant process. This guide explains the legal test, same-day workflow, documents for foreign defendants and why cash is often the most practical option.

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Can a Witness Leave the Room While a Will Is Signed in Thailand? Supreme Court Judgment 11034/2553

Will witness requirements in Thailand are strict. For an ordinary written will, the testator must sign in the simultaneous presence of at least two witnesses, and those witnesses must certify the signature at that time. If one witness is absent when the testator signs—even briefly—the defect cannot normally be repaired by asking the witness to

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Temple accounting records, evidence folders and bank transfer diagram illustrating an investigation into alleged temple fund misappropriation in Thailand

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.

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