Combat Grip By: Jassy | - Most of the time, the hands are the first thing to come in contact with someone else. Chances are, if you are in law enforcement or corrections, your hands are used every day. The strength of you hands, wrists, and forearms can either ensure a successful restraint or put you in severe danger if they are your weak link. This article will approach grip from a different view point. Instead of a training routine on how to close grippers, pinch plates, or lift the Inch Dumbbell, I will attempt to exp ... Tags:Keller BJJ, Keller MMA, Keller Muay Thai, Keller Kids Martia
Remember Some Fact While Buying A Thai Property By: Georgine Hadden | - Owning Thai property is of many ways. But some of the ways are very important to own property in Thailand. You should know these facts:
1. You must have the title deed in your own name: it is one of the most important forms of ownership among foreigners who are residing in the Thailand to own any property particular in their own name. For this you have to register yourself as well as you have to follow the rules of Condominium Act. There is a rule for non Thai citizen that total sel ... Tags:Thai property, hus til salg
Phuket Property: The Village, Coconut Island May Face Legal Action By: RebeccaJK | - Phuket, Thailand: According to a report in the Phuket Gazette, Phuket property development The Village, Coconut Island could be facing legal action for infringing Thai environmental and licensing laws.
A complaint filed by local residents at Phuket Provincial Hall last week stated that The Village was releasing untreated waste water into the sea.
Legal Issues Associated With Thailand Property By: Ben Hart | - This article briefly discusses issues pertaining to foreigners wishing to undertake the purchase of real property in the Kingdom of Thailand.
Can You Woo Thai Mail Order Brides? By: Brendan McCartney | - You can find a beautiful Thai woman at a popular website which enlists Thai mail order brides. Thai women are gorgeous. They are considered the most beautiful women on earth. They are slim, sexy, tanned and have striking features. I bet if you come across a picture of any Thai actress like Tata Young or Siriyakorn Pukkaves, you will see what I am talking about. Their beauty and serenity will leave you captivated and you will start looking for a Thai bride without a further thought.
Thailand Real Estate Issues By: Ben Hart | - The following article discusses matters pertaining to Thai property transactions. Those foreign nationals thinking about purchasing real estate in the Kingdom of Thailand are well advised to contact a reputable Thai law office with English-speaking attorneys.
Buying A Condominium Apartment In Thailand And Transfer Taxes And Fees By: Nadia Henderson | - Buying real estate in Thailand
Thailand condominium acquisition and conveyance costs, tax and fees
When ownership of a condominium apartment is transferred taxes and fees are collected at the time of transfer by the provincial branch or local land offices in Thailand where the transfer of ownership takes place. Transfer of ownership of a condominium unit in Thailand is subject to the following government fees and taxes:
Thailand Companies, Property, And Real Estate By: Ben Hart | - The following article is meant to be read by those who are interested in acquiring information regarding Thai property issues. Please note that this piece should be viewed as a mere synopsis of such matters. Therefore readers should conduct further research prior to making an informed decision which may be irrevocable.
A Brief History Of The Foreign Business Act By: Douglas Mancill | - Before there was the FBA, there was the Revolutionary Partys Announcement of National Council No. 281 (NEC 281), which was issued by Thailands then military government on 24 November 1972. NEC 281 is very similar to the FBA. NEC 281, like the FBA, divides restricted businesses into three schedules or annexes. The restrictions imposed by NEC 281 are similar to those imposed by the FBA. Both Annex C of NEC 281 and Schedule 3 of the FBA are justified on the grounds that Thais are not y ... Tags:Thailand, Law, Foreign Business Act, FBA
Let"€™s Start With The Thai Foreign Business Act By: Douglas Mancill | - The Foreign Business Act, B.E. 2542 (FBA), is often the first obstacle a prospective foreign investor in Thailand encounters. And this makes it an excellent place to begin our discussion of Thai law and policy since the FBA illustrates and embodies so many of the difficulties that foreign investors face in Thailand.
The FBA was enacted in 1999 and prohibits aliens a carefully defined term (more about that and the controversy this has created in subsequent posts) from ... Tags:Thailand, Investment Law, Foreign Business Act, FBA
Thai Permanent Residence By: Ben Hart | - The issue of Thai Permanent Residence is a significant one for foreign nationals in the Kingdom of Thailand. This article will briefly discuss the issues surrounding Thai permanent residence.
Setting Up A Company To Do Business In Thailand By: Ben Hart | - The following posting is designed for those who are initially researching the various incorporation options available pursuant to relevant Thai corporate law.
Acquiring A Thai Work Permit By: Ben Hart | - This article was written in order to give readers some information about how work authorization operates in the Kingdom of Thailand and the issues surrounding Thai work permits.
Prenuptial Agreements By: Sebastian H. Brousseau | - Marriage is supposed to be forever, and its not easy to find someone heading into a marriage with the intention of making it temporary. In our modern world, however, marriage is not the dependable cornerstone of society that it once was. In a country like America, for example, the National Center for State Health reports that 43% of first marriages end in separation or divorce within 15 years. In other developed Western countries, this number is even higher (http://www.divorcemag.com/statisti ... Tags:Thailand prenuptial, Thai prenup, Thailand divorce, Thailand marriage, Thailand last Will, Thailand contracts, Thailand law, Thailand lawyer, Thai law
Divorce In Thailand By: Sebastian H. Brousseau | - Marriage is a legally binding agreement between two partners that allows them to join their lives, responsibilities, and finances together as a couple. But what if a marriage simply doesnt work, and one or both partners want out of the arrangement? According to Thai law, a marriage officially ends upon the death of one of the partners, or through divorce, the legal dissolution of the marriage bond.
Investing In Real Estate: What Is A Real Estate Lease In Thailand? By: Nadia Henderson | - Property leases in Thailand are often misunderstood by foreigners as lease could in other jurisdictions around the world mean a fixed tradeable real property right attached to the property, where in Thailand real estate lease in the first place is a hire of property contract attached to the lessee. A real estate lease is a contract and cannot be bought and sold on the open market, but can only be assigned as a tenancy with formal acceptance by the owner (landlord) and registration on the title d ... Tags:Thailand rental, leasehold property, Thai real estate laws
Doing Business In Thailand By: Ben Hart | - This posting was written with the intention that it provide an overview and summary of legal options for those wishing to conduct business in the Kingdom of Thailand.
MARRIAGE laws in Thailand specify that property belonging to either spouse before the marriage and khongman remains personal property during the marriage, and each spouse shall remain the sole manager of his or her personal property. Section 1472: 'if personal property during the marriage has been exchanged for other property, other property has been bought or money has been acquired from selling it, such other property or money acquired sha ... Tags:Thailand Prenuptial, Thai Marriage, Thai marital property,
Business Opportunities In The United States, Thailand, China, And The Asean Community By: Ben Hart | - As the United States weathers current economic turbulence and the world watches as the Peoples' Republic of China becomes an increasingly dominant player in the global economic community there are those who ponder: What Will America's Role be in Southeast Asia?
Corporations In Thailand And The United States By: Ben Hart | - The following article compares and contrasts the process of setting up a company in the United States of America and the Kingdom of Thailand.
As the Earth becomes increasingly socially, economically, and politically integrated through the process of globalization it becomes evermore important to comprehend the relative benefits of company incorporation in multiple jurisdictions. Furthermore, as corporations (big and small) require more international presence in order to adequately c ... Tags:Thai Company, Thailand Company, Thailand Company setup, Thailand Company Registration, Company Registration Thailand
Prenuptial Laws: The Content Of A Prenuptial Agreement In Thailand. By: Nadia Henderson | - In case of a divorce in Thailand, and the parties cannot agree on the terms of the ending of the marriage, the separation could end up being contested, meaning the divorce has to be referred to a court and the court will decide for them on matters like division of marital assets.
If the parties have made a prenuptial agreement the courts in Thailand will recognize a prenuptial as a valid document if made before the marriage and entered in the government marriage registers. The que ... Tags:Thailand Prenuptial, Thai Marriage, Thai marital, ThaiPrenup
For those who are aware of the so-called English "Common Law" system, the idea of marriage registration is somewhat difficult to fully comprehend at first glance. However, from the family law point of view there are many similarities between Thailand's "civil law" system and a "common law" system such as that of the USA. That said, a significant difference between the Thai legal system and the "common law" ... Tags:K1 Visa Thailand, Marriage in Thailand, Thai Marriage Registration, Thailand marriage registration
Four Top-notched Characteristics Of Competent Thai Immigration Lawyers By: Jacob Anderson | - Immigration laws are policies implemented by different nations to manage and supervise the entry and naturalization of individuals. Every country observed unique immigration regulations. This explains the complexity of these laws. Another prominent characteristic of immigration laws is that it often changes.
Thailand immigration laws are not devoid of those characteristics. It is also complex and prone to changes. Under such circumstances, there is indeed, a strong need for experien ... Tags:Thai Lawyer
This author has, on more than one occasion, discussed the issues of Thai prenuptial agreements and Thai marriage registration. This article briefly touches on both issues and the seemingly strange Thai rules regarding registration of premarital agreements and how these rules can have an affect upon a prenuptial agreement that would otherwise be enforceable in other countries ... Tags:Thailand Prenuptial Agreement, Prenuptial Agreement Thailand, Thai Prenuptial Agreement, Thai Prenup, Thailand Lawyer, Thailand Lawyers
Us Visa For A Thai Girlfriend By: Ben Hart | - US Immigration is a very complex area of American law. Many US Citizens are under the impression that obtaining a US visa for a Thai significant other is relatively easy. In many ways this is not the case.
K1 Visa Thailand: What If My Thai Fiancee Worked In A Bar? By: Ben Hart | - In the Kingdom of Thailand, the laws relating to prostitution are somewhat opaque when it comes to the specific legal definition of prostitution. This legal "gray area," can lead to some problems for those who wish to bring a significant other back to the United States as the significant other may be barred from entering the US.
Thai Will In Thailand Estate Planning In Thailand By: Nadia Henderson | - It is not required by law to make a will in Thailand, but by making a will you decide what happens to your assets and possessions (the estate) when you die. If you die without a will the statutory rights of succession will determine what happens to your estate when you die. Without a will your assets will be distributed according to the law rather than your wishes. We draft wills for foreigners with assets in Thailand, specifically limiting the will to assets in Thailand, excluding assets in oth ... Tags:Thai will, Thai last will and testament, last will Thailand
Transfer Taxes And Fees When Transferring Real Estate In Thailand By: Nadia Henderson | - The temporary reduction on specific business tax from 3.3% to 0.11% on commercial or profitable sale of immovable property, issued March 28 2008, will end March 28 2010. Also the reduced transfer fee for specified real estate properties in the same period from 2% to 0.01% will end 28 March 2010. The current rate reductions have not been extended by the government and will go back to the previous levels of before March 28 2008.
Prenuptial Agreements, Recognized Pre Marriage Contracts In Thailand By: Nadia Henderson | - A prenuptial agreement is a contract between a couple who are planning to marry in Thailand. A prenuptial is recognized in the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (section 1465). A prenuptial agreement in Thailand is a private contract between a couple planning to marry. It is sometimes called ante-nuptial, prenupt or prenup agreement. The basic essential element of such a contract is that it is a pre marriage agreement, or contract in advance of the marriage. In Thailand a prenuptial agreement relat ... Tags:Thai prenuptial, prenups Thailand, Thai prenuptial agreement
Foreign Condominium Ownership In Thailand And Sale-able Floor Area By: Nadia Henderson | - Foreigners are not allowed to own land in Thailand in their own name but foreigners are allowed to own and buy condos in Thailand freehold in their own name. Buying a condominium in Thailand is a popular real estate investment for foreigners but foreign ownership is limited to a quota. Foreign ownership in a condominium or condominium development project is limited to 49% of the sale-able total floor area within that condominium. The remaining 51% of the floor area in the condominium must be ow ... Tags:buying a condominium, Thailand property law, buying a condo
Lease Agreements In Thailand For Foreigners By: Nadia Henderson | - A land or land and house lease agreement is Thailand is a contractual agreement by which the Thai owner of the property transfers land or land and house to another party for a limited period subject to various conditions. The owner receives in exchange rent or a lease price but retains ownership.
Lease agreements in Thailand are governed by the Civil and Commercial Code and Supreme Court judgments. Property lease agreements in Thailand are subject to Thai law and may not exceed 30 years. W ... Tags:Lease agreement Thailand, Thai lease contract, land lease,
Thai Government May Allow Living Wills By: Ben Hart | - Wills are instruments used to state one's testamentary wishes after death. Usually the issue of Will preparation arises in the Kingdom of Thailand when property disbursements need to be arranged in advance of one's demise. In Thailand, both foreign nationals and Thai Citizens pass away, leaving property in the form of Real Estate, bank accounts, or other forms of personal property. In many cases, the family of the deceased will "let the will speak," which is another way of saying that they will ... Tags:Thai Will, Thai Probate, Thai Living Will, Thailand Will, Thailand Probate, Thailand Living Will, Living Will Thailand, Will Thailand
Real Estate Ownership Options For Foreigners In Thailand By: Nadia Henderson | - Foreigners in Thailand do not have the same investment options in Thai real estate as Thai nationals have. Their options and return on investment depends on the type of Thai property and ownership structure they have chosen and if the investment is made with an expectation of profit on a future resale or with the purpose of deriving income (rental income) and personal enjoyment from the real estate property in Thailand. Types of real estate properties in Thailand are:
Introduction To Marital And Personal Property Under Thai Marriage Laws By: Tiwi | - A Thai prenuptial agreement, also called a premarital or ante-nuptial agreement in Thailand, is a legal document, signed by both parties before marriage in Thailand. Under Thai law the prenuptial commonly lists each party's personal assets, and could give management of certain jointly owned marital property to one of the parties. It could also state potential division of jointly owned marital property if the marriage is later dissolved (at death or divorce).
Succession Of A Real Estate Lease By Inheritance In Thailand By: Nadia Henderson | - As ownership of land is prohibited for foreigners in Thailand real estate in Thailand is often bought by foreigners under a leasehold structure. Lease of real estate in Thailand is governed by the section 'Hire of Property' in the Thailand Civil and Commercial Code and is in principle a personal right. As a personal right a real estate lease in Thailand will in principle not transfer to the heirs of the lessee. This is confirmed by the Thailand Supreme Court Judgment (scj. 1108/ 1994).
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Religious Wedding Ceremonies And Marriage Registration In Thailand By: Ben Hart | - The Buddhist Religion is the most widely practiced belief system in Thailand. Nearly every Thai getting married in the Kingdom will have a customary wedding consecrated by Buddhist clergy. To the foreigner, these ceremonies can be fascinating for their exoticism and sumptuousness.
Krav Maga: It's Exercise With A Kick Of Self-defense By: Steve Doss | - "I didn't like to sweat," admits Anne Goldberg. "But I was turning into a couch potato, watching TV and eating snacks. I had to do something."
Something that, in a little over a year, dropped her from a size 10 to a size 5, started her wearing sleeveless dresses and taught her how to toss a mugger over her head. "And I actually have abs now," says the 30-year-old Los Angeles banker.
Real Estate And Property In Thailand: Legal Information For Prospective Property Buyers By: Benjamin Hart | - Bangkok is home to many non-Thai expats who reside in the Kingdom of Thailand on a permanent basis. For people living an expat lifestyle in Thailand, the issue of home ownership is of great importance as the government of Thailand places many restrictions on property rights for foreigners. Navigating the Thai property regulations can be difficult. After reading this hopefully the reader will come away with a slightly deeper knowledge of the legal issues surrounding Thai Real Estate.
Thai Real Estate Law: And Overview By: Benjamin Hart | - Buying Thai Property can be an expensive and difficult proposition. Due to legal restrictions placed upon foreigners, Thai Property purchase could be illegal and cause a loss of investment if the transaction does not properly comport with Thai law. This piece is designed as a summary of steps that should be taken before making a property purchase in the Kingdom of Thailand.
Hiring An Attorney Or Lawyer In Bangkok Thailand By: Benjamin Hart | - Bangkok Thailand is truly an international city. Once heralded as the "Venice of the East," Bangkok's seemingly infinite number of canals combined with the easygoing nature of the locals still hearkens back to another era. Many people come to Bangkok or Thailand for vacation while others seek to live in Bangkok for a long period of time or, if not, indefinitely.
Us Visas Bangkok: The K-1 Visa And Thai Fiancees By: Benjamin Hart | - Subsequent to combing the depths of immigration law many Thailand/USA couples come across the K-1 Fiancee Visa. A visa created to let a fiancee enter the US for marriage, the K1 has become a popular immigration choice for many in the area of us family immigration.
Us Immigration: Directly Filing For A Visa On Behalf Of A Thai Girl At The Us Embassy In Bangkok By: Benjamin Hart | - In Thailand, many people often ask me if it is possible to make the US Immigration process go faster and if so how. I also get asked if it is possible to file the US Immigration petition in Thailand rather than the US. Hopefully, This article will supply the answers.
WHAT IS DIRECT CONSULAR FILING? HOW DOES IT APPLY IN THAILAND?
Bringing A Thai Girlfriend To The Usa: Facts About The Tourist Visa By: Benjamin Hart | - So you've met the woman of your dreams here in the Land of Smiles and you want to take her back to the US. A lot of erroneous information floats around about the US Immigration process particularly with regard to the tourist visa and hopefully this little article will clear up some of the confusion.
Obtaining A Us K-1 Travel Visa For A Thai Fiancee By: Benjamin Hart | - Many Americans traveling o the Kingdom of Thailand land find themselves falling in love not only with their surroundings, but also a special someone from Thailand. When this happens many Americans wish to bring their Thai loved one back to the United States. Many times the best way of going about this is by obtaining a K-1 Fiancee Visa. This article explains how that can be accomplished.
Information To Guide A Thai Fiancee Through The Interview Process At The Us Embassy In Bangkok By: Benjamin Hart | - The majority of pieces written about US Immigration from Thailand deal with the submission process at USCIS. Few go further and explain or give insight on the Interview process at the Embassy in Bangkok. Hopefully this article will provide a few tips about how to deal with the Immigration process in Thailand.
Consular Processing Attorneys: what can they do for my Thai fiancee?