The Consumer Protection Act B.E. 2522 (1979) is the primary legislation in Thailand designed to safeguard consumers from unfair trade practices, misleading advertisements, unsafe products, and contractual abuses. It establishes legal rights for consumers, obligations for businesses, and enforcement mechanisms through the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB). 1. Legal Framework and Objectives The […]

Mergers and acquisitions in Thailand are governed by a composite framework of laws, combining corporate, competition, foreign ownership, tax, and sector-specific regulations. While Thailand does not have a unified M&A code, transactions are structured primarily under the Civil and Commercial Code (CCC), Public Limited Companies Act B.E. 2535 (1992), Securities and Exchange Act B.E. 2535, […]

Property Mortgages in Thailand. A mortgage (จำนอง) under Thai law is a contractual security interest, governed by the Civil and Commercial Code (CCC), Sections 702–756, and registered at the Department of Lands. The mortgage provides the creditor (mortgagee) with a right in rem over immovable property, enabling them to enforce the debt against the property […]

Intellectual Property (IP) laws in Thailand, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets provide a legal foundation for protecting businesses’ intangible assets. The Department of Intellectual Property, under the Ministry of Commerce, administers these laws. A registered trade mark protects symbols, colors or other devices that distinguish your business’ products from those of others. Registrations […]