Articles & Blog

Misleading Advertisements in Thailand – Robert Krupica Article
Robert Krupica’s article on Misleading Advertisements in Thailand and Consumer Protection has recently been published in Window on Phuket. For those businesspersons in real estate but also in a wider category of business, be aware of the regulations which apply...
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Military Rule in Thailand, New Condo Law in Myanmar
Whilst Thailand’s political and democratic future remains unclear and uncertain at present although undoubtedly will eventually recover,  neighbouring Myanmar continues along its development path as demonstrated by its latest conference on real estate development – The Real Estate Show Myanmar...
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Bangkok Residential Market Outlook Interview
Desmond Hughes was interviewed in the latest edition of Property Report – Asia, alongside Khun Surachet Kongcheep, Associate Director of Research at Colliers International, Thailand; Ming Tze Low, Associate Director of Consulting and Research at DTZ Debenham Tie Leung (SEA)...
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Avoiding Fly By Night Companies in Thailand
Window on Phuket, an Image Asia publication, recently published as part of its monthly series of legal articles “Avoiding Fly By Night Companies in Thailand” written by Desmond Hughes, Senior Partner of Hughes Krupica, which covers the key points investors...
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Contracts – Are they Worth the Paper they are Written On?
Desmond Hughes recently had his article published in Window on Phuket on the value of vetting commercial contracts in general, in the context of the enforcement options and judicial system of Thailand, to deal with the oft used expression ‘it...
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“True Democracies Don’t Work in Owners’ Committees”
Desmond Hughes recently wrote an article on the necessity for Owners Committees to be structured so that there is some regimentation in the constitution, to avoid the ‘too many cooks spoil the broth’ syndrome. This is subject to the clear...
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Deal Killers Article 2 published in Property Report South East Asia
Further to Article 1 or this 2 part series on real estate lawyers, their behavioural tendencies and impact upon real estate transactions, part 2 has now been published as per the below:
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Deal Killers Article Published – Property Report SEA Jan 2014
In Part 1 of a two series article in the Property Report South East Asia – January Edition, Hughes Krupica describe and analyse how real estate lawyers can in a deliberately generalised set of categories, affect real estate deals depending...
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How Property Auctions Work – Window on Phuket – Jan 2014
In a recent addition to a series of articles published on auctions, Window on Phuket have featured the article below written by Desmond Hughes, setting out the legal methods of holding auctions, and a practical overview for participants. Auctions will...
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Merry Christmas and Festive Greetings
This time of year has a different meaning to many people and is a time to wish all of our clients and friends happiness with their families, festive cheer, and a very Happy New Year. Our offices will be open...
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