Dispute Resolution

Announcing the arrival of the 2021 ICC Rules of Arbitration and Mediation in Thai language
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is delighted to announce that the ICC Arbitration Rules (2021) and ICC Mediation Rules (2014) are now available in Thai adding to a wide range of languages available to download free of charge from...
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The Inefficient Chase for Optimal Efficiency and the Rise of Toxic Positivity
Desmond Hughes' contribution to the legal section of Window on Phuket discusses the benefits and issues with the chase for efficiency in circumstances and life situations which do not provide value in return for the investment of time in the...
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What Kind of Justice Do You Deserve? Are you, like most humans, a liar, a cheat, dishonest, biased, prejudiced and snobby?
Desmond Hughes' contribution to the legal section of Window on Phuket discusses the inherent bias all humans possess and how self-regulation of the mind is crucial to mitigate the exploitative tendencies which can cause conflict and abuse of existing legal...
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Digital Ethics & Real Ethics – the same thing?
Desmond Hughes' contribution to the legal section of Window on Phuket discusses the advance of tech and challenge to the dichotomy that has formed in perception and application of morals and ethical principles to communication and dealings within society.
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Making Kindness a Business Objective
Desmond Hughes' contribution to the legal section of Window on Phuket discusses the oft debated purpose of companies and law in the context of kindness, considering the opportunity that all stakeholders have to include kindness as a primary aspect of...
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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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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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How much does arbitration cost?
Dispute Resolution Mini Guide 4
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Arbitration Act in Thailand
Dispute Resolution Mini Guide 3
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