Things to Consider When Making a Power of Attorney in Thailand

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 […]