Thai legal terms

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Term Definition
DBD
short or abbreviation of 'Department of Business Development' of the Ministry of Commerce responsible among others for the registration and administration of companies and partnerships in Thailand
De Cujus

civil law term in relation to inheritance and sussession laws of the deceased as the testator 

Del credere

Italian for believe or trust. Legal term for an arrangement in which an agent takes possession and agrees to sell goods for another and who guarantees that a buyer is trustworthy and, in case the buyer defaults, compensates the principal.

Divorce

the legal procedure that formally terminates marriage, in Thailand the legal dissolution of a marriage is governed by sections 1501 and following sections of the chapter 'termination of marriage' (civil code)

Synonyms - Divorce in Thailand
divorce agreement

A post-marriage contract that settles property division, spousal support, child support, and other obligations between spouses at the time of a mutual agreed divorce in Thailand .

Synonyms - Khor Ror 3, Kor Ror.3
Divorce Certificate

A divorce certificate is a government-issued legal record confirming that a marriage has been officially terminated in accordance with the applicable laws. It typically includes the names of both parties, the date and place of divorce, and the registration number.

Synonyms - Kor Ror 7
Divorce Mediation
A court-run process (not private) that lets spouses settle before filing a case. Under the Civil Procedure Code (No. 32, 2020; section 20 ter), there is no court fee; if settlement is reached, the court can issue a consent judgment. Apply via the Court of Justice Mediation Portal.
Divorced

means that you have previously been married and that marriage has been legally dissolved by a court or other competent authority

DLT
Meaning the Department of Land Transport, Thai Government organization for Vehicle registration and renewal, driver's license issuance and renewal, vehicle ownership transfers, annual vehicle tax see: https://www.dlt.go.th/en/
Domicile

under thai law the domicile of a natural person is the place where he has his principal residence. Also one's legal residence or the place where a person has his permanent principal home (section 37 civil and commercial code).

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Due diligence
preparation and investigation with a certain standard of care and caution into a real property, person or business before involving in an investment or entering into a contract with another party.