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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| bearer share | Share owned by the person who holds the share certificate without registration of the shareholder who is in possession of the share certificate and transferable only by delivery. |
| Betrothal | A mutual promise to marry or official engagement, under Thai law (section 1435) the act of a man promising to marry a woman made official by a gift (khongman) to his Thai fiancée (section 1437) and could include a gift (sinsod) to the woman's (fiancée) parents. |
| Bigamy | marrying one person while still legally married to another (not permitted in Thailand under section 1452 Civil Code and a criminal offense under section 137 of the Penal Code). |
| Birth certificate | A Thai birth certificate (สูติบัตร) is issued by the local civil registrar (Amphur or Khet district office) following registration of a birth in Thailand. Births must generally be registered within 15 days, although exceptions apply. Foreign parents must also register the birth with the Thai authorities and should contact their embassy or consulate regarding the child's nationality documents and passport. |