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Enforcement of loan guarantees to change under new laws
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 09/01/2015
» New amendments to the Civil and Commercial Code will change the way loan guarantees are enforced in Thailand. Under the changes, which are due to take effect on Feb 11, guarantors will benefit from increased protection, as contracts imposing joint liability between a debtor and a guarantor will be void.
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Trademark distinctiveness can be established through use
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 12/12/2014
» To be eligible for registration, a trademark must possess distinctive characteristics that cause the public and its consumers to understand that the goods bearing that trademark are different from goods originating from other sources.
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New law puts public-private partnerships on solid ground
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 30/12/2014
» There was much fanfare last year about the enactment of the Private Investment in State Undertaking Act of 2013. Many commentators forecast an era of renewed vigour for public-private partnerships (PPPs) in Thailand.
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Reviving dead companies using Thai law
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 14/11/2014
» Death is not always final, at least not for juristic persons under Thai law. Under certain circumstances, companies can be revived after being legally declared defunct or dissolved. This article will discuss how and when such companies can be restored.
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Trade laws prohibit anti-competitive practices
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 28/11/2014
» Competition law, which is also called antitrust law in the United States, trade practices law in Australia and Britain, or anti-monopoly law in Russia and China, may go by many names, but what most competition laws generally have in common are these three elements:
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One-year visas for foreign condominium owners
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 31/10/2014
» Thai law allows foreigners — both foreign natural and juristic persons — who meet certain criteria to purchase and own condominium units in Thailand. This eligibility is, however, subject to the overarching directives of the Condominium Act, which stipulates two unwavering legal requirements:
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Subcontracted workers and employer liability
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 05/09/2014
» Businesses in Thailand, particularly manufacturers, have used workers employed as subcontractors through agreements with third parties to meet fluctuating demand, reduce labour costs, and otherwise benefit from the flexibility that subcontracted employees provide.
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Controlling intellectual property when outsourcing
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 19/09/2014
» Outsourcing is not a novel way of doing business. No matter the industry, a company is likely to be involved in outsourcing in some way. When hiring a third party to assist in a part of your business, the main factors influencing management's choice of vendor are expertise, quality of outcome and budget.
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Customs Settlements: Guidelines for Waiver of Prosecution
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 22/08/2014
» Every year, numerous companies and individuals face criminal prosecution for violating Thai customs law. The penalties include significant fines and even incarceration. This can have a profound effect on both a company and its employees and agents, and even those who may have unintentionally violated customs laws.
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The Four Basics to Reap the Benefits of Intellectual Property
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 25/07/2014
» As a business owner or manager, you need to know the basics of intellectual property (IP) protection. Otherwise, you may fail to put in place adequate safeguards for securing IP rights, and you may not be able to fully derive the benefits of exploiting your intellectual assets.
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