Articles & Blog

Hughes Krupica, Phuket Lawyers, join British Chamber of Commerce to Thailand (BCCT)
The Phuket law firm, Hughes Krupica has recently joined the British Chamber of Commerce to support and be involved in the Chamber’s aims and objectives to join British business people; British business with Thai trade; investment and commerce, and also...
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Sorting the Wheat from the Chaff
Desmond Hughes’ latest article in his regular Property Watch Column of the Phuket Gazette focusses on the key criteria for selecting property agents and property professionals, and what signs to look out for during the selection process. Sincerity; honesty; balance...
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Practical Tips for Dealing with ‘legal encounters’ in Phuket – Part 1
Desmond Hughes’ latest article for Window on Phuket published by Image Asia addresses some common legal conundrums that visitors and residents in Phuket will experience and provides some tips for dealing with such situations, and mitigating risk when doing so.
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Are Condo Hotels in Thailand legal?
Desmond Hughes’ latest article in the Phuket Gazette Property Watch Column deals with an issue that has recently been highlighted by the authorities in Thailand as a target of investigation. There are many properties including condominiums that are operating hotel...
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Waste on Phuket
As trash remains a problem in Phuket it is every resident and visitor’s collective responsibility to understand the issues and regulations that are in place but often not enforced due to lack of resource. In answer to the question “aren’t...
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Uncertainty and the Property Market in Thailand
Desmond Hughes writes on the issues that can arise in Thailand’s property market when laws; rules; regulations and enforcement are left to be in certain circumstances, uncertain. This article appeared in Desmond’s regular Property Watch column for the Phuket Gazette.
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Litterbugs in Thailand
Due to the ever increasing burden of litter on the community in Phuket and the fact that environmental issues can affect the property market, in particular the decision of many as to whether or not a place is ‘liveable’, Desmond...
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Arbitration – How Much Does it Cost for a Phuket Lawyer?
By Victor Smith The most common question asked by clients is “will I win the case?” The second most common question is “how much will it cost”. Before considering what is the cost of an arbitration it is important to...
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Dangerous Activities
Desmond Hughes and Khun Oranit Sawanakunanon have co-written an article published in Window ...
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Tourism brings long-term value to land
Desmond Hughes writes about the relationship between tourism and long-term land values in Phuket in his latest Property Watch Column in the Phuket Gazette:
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