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Short-Term Leasing of Condominiums : Getting it Right
Is it illegal to rent out condominium units on a short-term basis?
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6 ways to avoid being defrauded in a property investment
Important decisions deserve your time and diligence As today’s local Phuket property news is soured by the story of a development ‘scheme’ resulting in losses for investors and third parties, the perception of real estate may be besmirched with negativity,...
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icc thailand arbitration dinner talk
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION "Belt and Road: a new era for International Arbitration?" Initiated by Beijing in 2013, China's US$900 billion Belt and Road initiative envisages a modern-day Silk Road with maritime and land networks connecting China with Asia, Africa and Europe...
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5 property checks buyers mysteriously overlook in Thailand
In many countries, once a decision to purchase a property has been made, a deposit paid, the parties should be able to sit back and handover legal matters to their lawyers, and concentrate on admittedly stressful practical matters such as...
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Balancing… speed, technology & legal risk
Expectations amongst clients of service providers have increased in proportion to the depth of technological advancement they receive on a daily basis from Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, e-banking and e-payment services and the like. The legal services industry is currently under...
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Negotiating Arbitration Agreements Cost of Compromise
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION Negotiating a robust arbitration agreement is essential to efficiently resolving disputes, otherwise resources may be wasted on debating its terms, without even addressing the merits of the underlying dispute. So, what should you include in an arbitration agreement,...
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Property deposit scams – AVOID!
Certain innocent but naïve buyers are losing their good faith reservation deposits on a regular basis in Phuket – and eventually writing off what is often exceeding 5,000USD because they discover that verbal promises were untrue
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Property deposit scams – AVOID!
Certain innocent but naïve buyers are losing their good faith reservation deposits on a regular basis in Phuket – and eventually writing off what is often exceeding 5,000USD because they discover that verbal promises were untrue and that the costs...
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Proposed Amendments to the Thai Arbitration Act B.E. 2545 (2002)
Historically Thailand has not been perceived as being an “arbitration friendly” jurisdiction by foreign investors and those involved in arbitration proceedings. Two of the current significant obstacles to arbitration in Thailand are: Foreign arbitrators are required to obtain a work...
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Thailand Arbitration Institute – TAI News
Desmond Hughes, Senior Partner, Hughes Krupica attends TAI with Mr. Prakash Pilaii, Partner - Clyde & Co Classis, Singapore and Victor Smith - Senior Arbitration Consultant of Hughes Krupica and Chairman of the ICC Arbitration Commission for Thailand to meet...
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