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What To Do When You Are Sued
What to do when you receive a court summons, deadlines, and how to prepare for court appearances.
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Bail for Suspects & Defendants
Guidelines, procedures, and collateral for bail.
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Suspect Rights You Should Know
Constitutional rights every suspect should know.
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Criminal Statute of Limitations
Time limits for criminal prosecution by offense type.
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Claiming Compensation & Damages
Legal principles for claiming damages in civil and criminal cases.
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Bounced Check — Your Legal Options
A dishonored check carries both civil and criminal liability. Creditors must act within time limits.
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How to Register a Limited Company in Thailand
Step-by-step guide to registering a Thai limited company, with required documents and fees.
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How to Make a Valid Will in Thailand
An invalid will is void. Learn the types of wills and legal requirements under Thai law.
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Wrongful Termination — Know Your Rights
Employers who terminate unfairly must pay severance. Know your rights and how to claim.
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Adverse Possession — Can You Own Someone Else's Land?
Adverse possession under Thai Civil Code Section 1382 — how long must you occupy land to gain ownership?
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Thailand Marriage Visa — Complete Guide
Foreign nationals married to Thai citizens can apply for a long-stay Non-O visa. Full requirements and documents.
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Divorce in Thailand — Procedures, Grounds, and Property Division
Step-by-step guide to consensual and contested divorce, the 10 grounds under Section 1516, and how marital property is divided.
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Defamation Lawyer in Thailand — How to File and Defend (Complete Guide)
A defamation lawyer explains how to file or defend a defamation case in Thailand — Penal Code §326–§328, Computer Crime Act, limitation, fees, and case strategy.
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Thailand Computer Crime Act §14 — Offenses, Penalties, and Real Cases
A complete breakdown of Section 14 of the Thailand Computer Crime Act — all five sub-sections, penalties, real-world examples, limitation, and how to file a case.
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Defamation on Facebook / TikTok / X in Thailand — How to File
How to file a defamation case for posts on Facebook, TikTok, or X — preserving evidence, jurisdiction, and damages — explained by Witoon Law.
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Suing the Third-Party Adulterer in Thailand — Section 1523 Complete Guide
Complete guide to suing the third-party adulterer in Thailand under Civil Code §1523 — who can sue, evidence, damages, 1-year limitation, and joint divorce filing.
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Online Fraud in Thailand — What to Do When Scammed (2026 Guide)
Step-by-step guide to online fraud cases in Thailand — police report, bank-account freeze, recovering money, and filing criminal charges plus Computer Crime Act.
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Car Accidents & Insurance Claims — Complete Guide
What to do at the scene, types of motor insurance, recoverable damages, and how to file a lawsuit when necessary.
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Sued by a Car Finance Company After Repossession: What to Do
A finance company can still sue for the shortfall after repossession, but the amount needs checking. See what to prepare for the hearing.
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Court Summons Over Credit Card Debt and Cannot Pay: What to Do
Credit card debt is a civil matter, not a prison offence. Courts usually mediate at the first hearing, and limitation must be raised by you.
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Sued as a Guarantor: Do You Have to Pay, and How Much?
Sued as a guarantor? What matters: the guaranteed limit, the 60-day notice, extensions to the debtor, and the date you signed.
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Lent Money and Not Repaid, No Contract, Only Chats: Can You Sue?
Loans above 2,000 baht need written evidence signed by the borrower. Some chats can qualify. What to keep, and the time limit to sue.
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Appointing an Estate Administrator: Documents Needed and How Long It Takes
Petitioning the court to appoint an estate administrator: documents, where to file, the steps, and duties after appointment.
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Siblings Refuse to Divide the Inheritance or the Administrator Will Not Distribute: What to Do
When an heir is shut out of an estate: removing an administrator, suing for division, and limitation periods a lawyer must check for exceptions.
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Received a Police Summons: What to Do Before You Go to the Station
A summons is not an arrest warrant, but it should not be ignored. A checklist for the station visit, how to spot a fake, and what to know on questioning day.
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Child Support Unpaid After Divorce, or a Custody Dispute: What Are Your Options?
The duty to support a child does not end at divorce and the right to support cannot be waived. Covers unmarried parents and enforcement when payments stop.
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Forced to Resign or Sign a Resignation Letter: Can You Still Claim Severance?
Pressured to write a resignation letter? Learn how voluntary resignation differs from dismissal in practice, and what evidence to keep before signing.
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Employer Not Paying Wages or Overtime: What Can You Do?
Unpaid wages or overtime? You can file a Khor Ror 7 complaint with a labour inspector or sue in the Labour Court. Start by gathering your evidence.
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Dismissed During Probation: Severance and Notice Pay Explained
Probation does not remove your rights. Severance depends on 120 days of continuous work, and advance notice is a separate question.
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