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Thai arbitration law generally requires written consent to compel parties to arbitrate, yet certain circumstances allow arbitration agreements and awards to affect non-signatories indirectly. Recent Supreme Court judgments demonstrate how Thai courts handle the complex interplay between arbitration clauses, corporate separateness, and third-party obligations when non-signatories become involved in disputes.

Arbitrator independence and impartiality form the cornerstone of a legitimate arbitral process. Under section 19 of the Thai Arbitration Act B.E. 2545 (2002)...

Significant economic challenges facing Thailand in recent years have placed financial pressure on both individuals and businesses. As a result, many debtors may find themselves unable to meet their repayment obligations, leading to bankruptcy proceedings.

Thai law offers no explicit guidance on how arbitration and insolvency interact, leaving practitioners to navigate the intersection of two separately drafted statutes—the Bankruptcy Act and the Arbitration Act—without settled rules. Key questions about representation, enforcement of awards, and the treatment of foreign insolvency proceedings depend on inference from general principles rather than express provisions.

Thailand's Patent Act reserves the right to initiate patent cancellation proceedings exclusively to "interested persons" or the public prosecutor, but the statute does not define who qualifies as an interested person. Through decades of Supreme Court jurisprudence, Thai courts have established that standing requires a direct commercial nexus between the challenger's activities and the patent's exclusive rights—mere regulatory oversight, derivative interests, or preparatory intentions are insufficient.

On 31 January 2017, Rules 2017 (the "2017 Rules") of the Thai Arbitration Institute ("TAI") came into force, introducing much needed changes to the way arbitrations will be conducted in Thailand.

Tilleke & Gibbins examines Thailand's comprehensive maritime legal framework in the International Comparative Legal Guides' Shipping Law 2026, covering everything from vessel arrests and cargo claims to offshore wind energy regulations. The chapter provides detailed analysis of statutory regimes including COGSA, the Arrest of Ships Act, and the specialized jurisdiction of Thailand's IP&IT Court. Legal practitioners and maritime industry stakeholders will find essential guidance on collision liability, marit

Thailand’s cabinet has approved two draft amendments aimed at improving labor-related judicial proceedings. The proposed amendments to the Act on the Establishment of Labor Courts and Labor Case Procedure B.E. 2522 (1979) and the Act on Procedures for Human Trafficking Cases B.E. 2559 (2016) are intended to make the process more efficient, appropriate, and fair.

Thailand's recent amendment to the Civil Procedure Code has reduced execution officer fees and eliminated certain costs where enforcement proceedings conclude before assets are sold.

The International Chamber of Commerce has unveiled its 2026 Arbitration Rules, introducing significant procedural reforms that reshape the arbitration landscape. From eliminating mandatory Terms of Reference to expanding expedited procedures and strengthening arbitrator disclosure requirements, these changes promise to enhance efficiency while maintaining the flexibility and integrity that define ICC arbitrations.

As in many jurisdictions, litigation in Vietnam is often considered a last resort for resolving disputes. Parties typically seek to avoid the court process...

Litigation is usually the last resort in resolving disputes. Most parties to a dispute try to avoid litigation altogether...

Litigation 2026 provides an overview of litigation procedures and practices across numerous jurisdictions.