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Nonstandard Performance and Unfair Termination

Posted on 2 Apr 2013 by parinyawatk

Nonstandard Performance and Unfair Termination A Company or business that employs a senior manager or a skilled foreigner, will likely pay wages and special welfare benefits which are greater than that of regular employees, such benefits may include a company car with driver, international health/ life insurance or the provision of a residence such as an apartment or house. Moreover, in order to safeguard the interests of the business/company, an employer will normally make a written employment contract with such employee(s) that covers various key details including term of employment, remuneration/ benefits and the job responsibilities of the employee. Given that the employer agrees to pay these high benefits, they often expect that such employees will have special skills & experience that will help to improve the profitability and efficiency of the company/business. However, as we shall […]

Tax Law Updates (March)

Posted on 29 Mar 20136 Dec 2019 by parinyawatk

Exemption on income tax, VAT , specific business tax and stamp duty for income donated to support sporting activities

Legal Issues to Consider when Leasing Residential Property in Thailand

Posted on 1 Mar 201313 Nov 2019 by parinyawatk

The leasing of residential property in Thailand is a commonplace transaction which affects the lives of many, however, there are a number of legal issues that tenants & landlords should be aware of in order to avoid problems developing at a later stage. One of the most asked questions we hear is whether a residential lease needs to be registered at the Land Department. Basically, if the term of a lease is 3 years or less then registration of the lease is not required in order for the lease to be legally enforceable. However, in order to protect the tenants’ interests, a lease with a term which exceeds 3 years (but 30 years or less) should be registered in order ensure enforceability in court. When registering a lease, the parties should bear in mind that currently the lease registration fee […]