In Thailand, both parents are legally required to financially support their children until they reach legal age or finish their education. This can be decided by mutual agreement between divorced parents or a court order. A court will determine the amount of child support based on the income of the parent who is required to […]
In general the mother will get custody of the children in a Thai divorce. However, it may be possible to challenge this decision if there is strong evidence of abuse by one parent or other specialized circumstances. A non married father who wants to acquire rights to his child must first register the fatherhood of […]
In Thailand, medical malpractice claims are addressed through both civil and criminal law. Civil cases are heard by a civil court and compensation awarded is based on quantifiable losses. Society wants medical professionals to be motivated by the prospect of liability to pursue best practices, taking reasonable risks when necessary. However, it also doesn’t want […]