Month: February 2024

Every year many foreigners both men and women get married in Thailand to Thai citizens. This article shall discuss several important things which a foreigner should be aware of before they decide to get married in the Kingdom, including key requirements, legal issues to consider and practical considerations.   How to register a marriage in Thailand? A marriage in Thailand must be registered with Thai authorities to be a valid marriage under Thai law,[1] hence just getting married in a ceremony at a temple will not be considered as a valid marriage. In Thailand, marriages are registered at the District Office (Amphur) and the marriage registration will need to be approved by an authorized officer at the District Office (the Registrar). Before going to the District Office to register a marriage it would be sensible to contact the relevant office […]

A power of attorney (PoA) is a legal document that gives a person the power and authority to act on behalf of another party/ person, known as the Principal. The person given the authority is often referred to as the Attorney-in-Fact. The Principal may give their Attorney-in-Fact wide or narrow powers to make decisions and take actions on their behalf in a variety of situations such as filing a document with the Government or signing a contract on their behalf etc. Authorizing a person under a PoA is an important legal decision requiring careful forethought to ensure that it reflects the Principal’s wishes and protects their best interests. This article shall consider and discuss several key issues which a Principal should consider before they make a PoA in Thailand granting power/ authority to another person or persons.   Legal Capacity […]