LL.B. Handbook 2019

PRIDI BANOMYONG LIBRARY International LL.B. Program In Business Law | Student Handbook 2019
Faculty of Law | Thammasat University
The Pridi Banomyong Library is a riverside
library, located underground beside the bank
of the Chao Phraya River. As the central
library of the Tha Phra Chan Campus, its catalogue
holds over a million books in various subject
areas including law. All books are retained on
the shelves in the Library’s three underground
storeys where students can also make use of
study rooms, computer labs, and entertainment
corners. There is also a section dedicated to
ASEAN studies. The Library offers a number
of online services: for example, an online library
catalogue and an inter-library loan service which
allows students to arrange a book delivery within
Thammasat University’s campuses.

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SANYA DHARMASAKTI LIBRARY

The Sanya Dharmasakti Library, the country’s
largest law library, is located in the Faculty of
Law building at the Tha Phra Chan Campus.
The Library is renowned for its comprehensive
and expansive book collections which
include a wide range of publications in different
languages, including Thai, English, German,
French, and Japanese. The Library’s collection
covers most, if not all, areas of legal studies.
Law journals from top law schools and academic
institutions, both Thai and overseas, are available
on the shelves. At the Library, students have
access to physical copies of LL.M. and LL.D.
theses, research papers, and collections of
Supreme Court decisions. Access to electronic
journal and research databases which include
Westlaw, HeinOnline, Kluwer competitive law,
and H.W. Wilson is also provided.

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FACULTY OF LAW BOOKSTORE UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE

Located on the first f loor of the Faculty of The University Bookstore, situated next to the
Law Building, the compact Faculty of Law Tha Phra Chan Gate, offers a wide range of
Bookstore offers textbooks on every subject publications that cover a wide range of subject
area of law, including civil law, commercial law, areas, especially social sciences and humanities.
criminal law, public law, and international law. Foreign materials are available or can be
ordered at the Bookstore. Stationery, student
uniforms, and souvenirs are also on sale here.

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COMPUTER LABS ACTIVITIES ROOM
AND WI-FI CONNECTIONS
Students are strongly encouraged to reap
Computer labs including printers and scanners the full benefits of student life at the
are provided at three main locations: the Tha Phra Chan Campus, and this cannot
second floor of the Pridi Banomyong Library, be achieved without social experiences.
the third floor of the Sanya Dharmasakti
Library, and the Activities Room at the The Faculty provides facilities for student
Faculty of Law Building. Free Wi-Fi access is activities, including the Activities Room,
available across the Campus. located on the first f loor of the Faculty of Law
Building, where students can meet to discuss
their academic and non-academic activities.
Right across from the Activities Room there
is a spacious multi-purpose common area,
where students usually socialize with their
friends.

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SPORT FACILITIES International LL.B. Program In Business Law | Student Handbook 2019
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A full-sized football pitch with a running track
lies in the heart of the Tha Phra Chan Campus.
Students also have access to a fitness center and a
gymnasium.

CANTEENS

There are two main canteens: one next to the Faculty of Economics Building and the other
in between the buildings of the Faculty of Social Administration and the Faculty of Commerce and
Accountancy. Alternatively, a wide-range of good food is available in the Tha Phra Chan area.

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SURROUNDING Life at the Faculty of Law is never boring as the
NEIGHBORHOOD students can watch and participate in variety of
cultural activities and exhibitions all year round
in the surrounding neighborhood. In addition,
many historical sites and tourist attractions are
within walking distance.

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THA PHRA CHAN International LL.B. Program In Business Law | Student Handbook 2019
Faculty of Law | Thammasat University
Just south of Thammasat University, is the Tha
Phra Chan area which is frequented by students
and tourists for food, Thai desserts, books and
supplies, consumer goods, antiques and the ferry
crossing over the Chao Phraya river to Mahidol
University’s Siriraj Hospital. The world’s largest
Buddha-image market and Mahathat Temple,
or Wat Mahathat, are also in this neighborhood.
On weekends, Prachan Road is partially closed in
order to host cultural shows and concerts.

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GRAND PALACE

East of Tha Chang (see below) stands the
magnificent Grand Palace built by King Rama
I when Bangkok was established as the capital
city of Thailand in 1782. Most buildings within
the compound were designed and decorated in
the Thai style and were used mainly for state
functions. The present King, however, does not
live in the Grand Palace. Another attraction within
the compound is the Temple of the Emerald
Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) which contains the
most revered Buddha image in Thailand.

PAK KHLONG TALAT

Walking further down the road along the river
brings one close to the Memorial Bridge.
Flowers, vegetables and fruits are sold, both
retail and wholesale, amidst bustling streets at
the Pak Khlong Talat. Those wishing to buy
fabric may visit the nearby Phahurat Market
(Indian Market), not far from Chinatown.

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THA TIEN International LL.B. Program In Business Law | Student Handbook 2019
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South of Tha Chang is Tha Tien where some
wholesale and transportation businesses still
operate. The ferry to the Temple of Dawn
departs from here, and canal tours can also be
arranged. The center of interest in this
neighborhood is the Temple of the Reclining
Buddha, or Pho Temple (Wat Pho), which
contains a 46-meter-long reclining Buddha.
This Temple is considered by many to be the first
university in Thailand since it had been a place
for students and villagers to learn classical Thai
medicine, massage, arts and culture a hundred
years before the creation of Bangkok.
A number of formulas for herbal cures inscribed on
the walls and sculpted figures in various postures
demonstrate how to relieve muscle pain.

THA CHANG

Further south along the Chao Phraya is Tha
Chang (Elephant Pier) which was once used by
mahouts to feed and clean their elephants. It is
always full of tourists as they come here for canal
tours and the ferry to the Temple of Dawn, or
Wat Arun and other places. Across the street lie
the Grand Palace and Silpakorn University whose
students are fond of displaying their art works on
the roadside, especially paintings. Food, fruits
and drinks are everywhere to cater for the busy
tourists and students.

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SANAM LUANG (THUNG PHRA MEN) Sanam Laung is also surrounded by other tourist
attractions such as the National Museum, the
Across the street, north of the Grand Palace National Theater, the National Art Gallery, the
and east of Thammasat University’s main Supreme Court and the Ministry of Defence.
campus, is a 27-acre field, called Sanam Laung
or Thung Phra Men, which is used for a variety
of purposes. The cremation of the members of
the Royal Family, public celebrations, political
rallies and demonstrations, family picnics,
outdoor sports (including the annual Thai kite
flying competition), festivals and concerts all
take place here throughout the year.

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RATCHADAMNOEN AVENUE Along the way, one can find the magnificent,
mythical metal-castle within the Ratchadamnoen
Ratchadamnoen consists of three sections: Stadium, which usually draws large crowds
Ratchadamnoen Nai Avenue, Ratchadamnoen of tourists as well as Thai boxing fans. Near the
Klang Avenue and Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue. end of the road stands Wat Benchamabophit,
The history of democracy in Thailand seems to also known as the Marble Temple, which is one
revolve around Ratchadamnoen Avenue which of Bangkok’s most beautiful temples and a major
has been used several times by students and the tourist attraction.
public to express their political views and call
for democracy. The Avenue starts from Sanam
Laung, passes the Democracy Monument and
ends at the National Assembly Building.

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BANG LAMPHU International LL.B. Program In Business Law | Student Handbook 2019
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Along the Chao Phraya, north of Thammasat
University’s main campus, Phra Athit Road passes
Tha Phra Artit or Phra Artit Pier and Phra Sumen
Fortress, built on the Bang Lamphu Canal
to protect the city from invaders during the
early Chakri Dynasty. The road then leads to
Bang Lamphu where many shop-houses,
restaurants, food stalls, banks, temples, and
classical Thai dance and music schools are
located. The neighborhood features Khao San
Road which is extremely popular among young
tourists and backpackers for its cheap guest
houses, air-tickets, tours, restaurants and pubs
that can be found there.

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STUDENT ALSA
CLUBS
JURIS CHORUS TU
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LAW TU PLAY

RABI AMBASSADORS

RABI DAY COMMITTEE

RURAL DEVELOPMENT CAMP

THAMMASAT PRO BONO
SOCIETY

THE COMMITTEE OF LEGAL
DISSEMINATION
TILSA

THE TU FACULTY OF LAW
CHEERLEADER

LAW TU FOOTBALL CLUB

ALSA • ASLA and AMSA in collaboration, topics
included Law and Medical Sharing, Surrogacy
TheAsianLawStudents’Association,Thammasat and other law topics
University (ALSA Thammasat), a non-profit
organization founded in 2008, is one of ALSA External Activities 2015
Thailand ’s local chapters (in cooperation
with ALSA Chulalongkorn University and • ALSA study trip to South Korea on criminal law
ALSA Assumption University) which has been • ALSA study trip to Taiwan on criminal law
established in order to help law students improve • ALSA conference in Sri Lanka on international law
their English language skills. ALSA carries out • ALSA annual forum in Hong Kong on
activities in another 12 Asian countries (as well
as throughout Thailand) courtesy of coordination white-collar crime and the regulatory climate
between local ALSAs. in Asia
• ALSA International Legal Training and
Examples of activities organised by ALSA • Workshop in Manila, The Philippines.
Thammasat include Table Discussions, ALSA
Academic Visits, and the ALSA Intern For more information, please visit the following links
Guild. For activities organised in coordination
between local ALSAs (the National Chapter of ALSA international:
ALSA Thailand consists of four local chapters: www.alsaintl.org
Chulalongkorn University, Assumption
University, Chiang Mai University and Facebook:
Thammasat University), the main objective www.facebook.com/pages/ALSA-Thammasat
is to encourage the exchange of legal views
and opinions and experience with different International LL.B. Program In Business Law | Student Handbook 2019
cultures in accordance with the motto: Faculty of Law | Thammasat University
“ALSA ALWAYS BE ONE”.

ALSA activities last year:

Internal activities

• ALSA Day
Introducing ALSA to law students and
registration of new ALSA members (with extra
privileges)

• Academic visit to the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and law firms

Intern guide: we maintain contact with many
leading firms in Thailand and invited them
to give some advice about summer clerk
programmes to law students.

• video conference with ALSA Indonesia
An online international table discussion with
Indonesian law students

• ALSA Legal Training and Workshop held by
ALSA Chulalongkorn

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JURIS CHORUS TU LAW TU PLAY

The Juris Chorus is the official chorus of Back in 2003, a play was organised at
Thammasat University Faculty of Law. Thammasat University Faculty of Law for the
The group formed in the 1st Semester first time. The production was small and the
of Academic Year 2008 to represent the budget was tight, but the spirit was strong and
Faculty of Law in the Thammasat University it has remained the same ever since. Today,
Chorus Contest. Initially, our group was small “Law TU Play” is one of the biggest
and possessed little musical knowledge. events at the Faculty of Law with its yearly
It was in 2008, when we gathered more performance on Rabi’s Day. So far,
members with the help of the student 7 plays have been organised by Law TU Play
committee, that Juris Chorus started to as follows:
become active in terms of both training and
contribution to the student community. Juris 1. Los Angeles (ลอส แองเจลสิ ) in 2003
Chorus is now open to anyone interested in 2. Lod Chong (ลอดชอ่ ง) in 2004
music and singing.
3. The Mask Catcher in 2009
There are several activities that the Chorus is
involved in: 4. Suk Wun Tee (สกั วนั ที)่ in 2011

Faculty of law: Welcome freshies event 5. The Prejudice in 2012
• Rabi’s Day
• Law relations day 6. The Cage (กรงกระดาษ) in 2014
• Christmas charity event 7. Muean (เหมอื น) in 2015

For more information, please contact us at:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Jurischorus
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 085-7523724 107

www.facebook.com/Jurischorus

Our intention is not only to provide the
audience with entertainment, but also to use
plays as a platform for public legal education.
We thus make it our goal to ensure that this
idea passes on from one generation to the next
at Law TU Play.

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RABI AMBASSADORS RABI’S DAY COMMITTEE

On Rabi’s Day, 7th August, the Rabi Ambassadors The primary objective of the Rabi’s Day
are responsible for the following tasks: ceremony is to commemorate the death of
Prince Rabi Badhanasakdi, the father figure of
• leading the Thammasat University memorial Thailand’s legal community. The ceremony is
parade from the Tha Phra Chan campus to held on 7th August every year, but the activities
the statue of Prince Rabi Badhanasakdi at the have been forced to moved in accordance with
Supreme Court the new semester schedule system. For this
special occasion, activities organised by
• managing the ceremony at the Faculty of Thammasat University Faculty of Law
Law, Tha Phra Chan Campus usually take place in its Tha Phra Chan
Campus and include:
• representing law students in the
commemoration of Gustave Rolin- • ceremonies and a memorial parade
Jaequemyns at the Dome building, Tha Phra • talks and seminars
Chan Campus. • debate and quiz competitions
• exhibition and education advisory activities,
There will be a special lecture and seminar and
about the issues on political and legal • moot court demonstration
perspectives on afternoon of that day
The Rabi’s Day Committee is responsible
The Rabi Ambassadors also represent the for all such activities, from planning to
Faculty of Law in promoting the Rabi’s Day execution. Staff are much needed and we
activities at schools across Bangkok. welcome anyone wanting to take part in
creating this action-packed event!
Charity – in addition to the Rabi’s Day
activities, the Ambassadors sometimes International LL.B. Program In Business Law | Student Handbook 2019
organise charitable events Faculty of Law | Thammasat University

Representative – the Rabi Ambassadors
also represent law students on other special
occasions, including the commemorations of
Sanya Dharmasakti and Pridi Banomyong.

Facebook:
www.facebook.com/RapeeAmbassador

Tel: 087 098 7767 (GG)

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RURAL DEVELOPMENT CAMP THAMMASAT PRO BONO SOCIETY

The Rural Development Camp is one of The Thammasat Pro Bono Society is
the major projects at Thammasat University a student-run organization that is committed
Faculty of Law. The Camp is open for student to promote pro bono culture in Thailand.
volunteers and it is normally organised every As reported by Latham & Watkins LLP in
year. There are a total of three development 2012, Thailand has a relatively low level of pro
bono activity where only a small number of
camps: the December Camp (คา่ ยธนั วา), the lawyers in the private sector volunteer their time
February Camp (คา่ ยกมุ ภาฯ), and the Children’s to pro bono projects. As a result, there is an
Day Camp (คา่ ยวนั เดก็ ) undeniable and explicit necessity to contribute
to the existing legal aid mechanisms in the
As its name suggests, the Rural Development country. By encouraging current students
Camp aims at improving the living conditions to take an interest in pro bono activities, the
in underprivileged communities situated Pro Bono Society under the LL.B. Program
in rural Thailand. Our volunteers normally (Faculty of Law, Thammasat University) aims
share different tasks which range from camp to give rise to a generation of individuals
management work, e.g. cooking and cleaning, in the legal profession that actively seek to
to demanding physical work, e.g. working contribute their skills and knowledge to the
at a construction site. That said, there are Thai community at large.
also opportunities to gain first-hand local
experiences through interactions with the
local people. This way, our volunteers can
also be on the receiving end as these new
experiences may very well give them new
perspectives and life lessons.

Friendship is also what volunteers can
expect at the Camp but, above all, the Rural
Development Camp gives its volunteers the
opportunity to experience self-dedication
with joy.

Under the guidance of our Faculty Advisor
Dr. Munin Pongsapan, the Thammasat Pro
Bono Society is continuously growing in
size, kickstarting numerous projects and
establishing our footprint in Thailand’s legal
community along the way.

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Objectives THE COMMITTEE OF LEGAL International LL.B. Program In Business Law | Student Handbook 2019
• To provide legal services to the indigent DISSEMINATION Faculty of Law | Thammasat University
or disenfranchised communities with the
purpose of achieving societal justice. The Committee of Legal Dissemination (the
• To offer opportunities for students to CLD) is a vital part of the TU Law Center.
utilize academic knowledge with legal It has been in operation for over 20 years with
professionalism and social responsibility financial support from the Faculty of Law.
The CLD provides law students who wish to
• To promote a culture of healthy discussion put their legal knowledge to good use with
among students on pressing legal issues in the opportunities to solve real-world problems.
status quo through engaging in factual and Students will also be able to experience how
legal research important law is as a mechanism for preserving
justice in society, especially in rural areas of
• To involve students in an environment that Thailand. Every year, a few camps organised
fosters individual leadership qualities as well by the Committee are open for law students.
as teamwork ideals
• To develop relationships with and coordinate 1. Law Camp
with existing law firms that have in-house The Law Camp is organised twice a year
pro bono projects (once in each semester). It offers a mix of
academic and recreational activities with an
aim to introduce law students to the world
of legal professionals and the indispensable
notion of the Legal Mind. Participants will
also receive advice on how to study at the
Faculty of Law and how to answer the law
exams. For 3 days and 2 nights, students can
enjoy the fun of the camp experience and the
development of strong friendship among all
participants.

2. Children’s Day Camp
The Children’s Day Camp brings law students
into Thai rural communities. Participants will
have the opportunity to experience different
ways of life through interactions with the
local people and their culture and traditions.
In the process, participants will carry out
the building of, or repairs to, local school
facilities. Also, they will have a chance to
teach at the school and, most importantly,
they will help organise a school event to
celebrate the Children’s Day with the locals.
This camp normally runs for 7 days and 6
nights.

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TILSA THE TU FACULTY OF LAW
CHEERLEADER
Thammasat International Legal Scholar
Association (TILSA) is an association of The TU Faculty of Law cheerleader selection
law students seeking to enhance and equip process and training schedule includes:
students of the Faculty of Law with necessary
skills, such as leadership, English legal • First Meeting activities (2 days) on the
knowledge, argumentation, and research first week of the first semester followed by
skills. The organization helps students a workshop (4-5 days) (dates to be confirmed)
to prepare themselves for future legal
careers, especially in light of the forthcoming • Cheerleading team selection on the second
ASEAN Economic Community. TILSA’s week of the semester at InterZone, Rangsit
main activities include selecting students to Campus (dates to be confirmed)
represent Thammasat University in various
international moot court competitions, - Daily training starts from 17.00 every
organising English legal debates, organising Monday to Thursday at Sanya Dharmasakti
English language camps, and holding writing Court at the Rangsit Campus and the soccer
contests on legal topics. field at the Tha Phra Chan Campus (further
training dates and places will be specified
to Law students from both Rangsit and Tha
Phra Chan campus during workshop days)

Highlights of the TU Faculty of Law
cheerleaders’ activities are their participation
in the following events:
• Commencement Day
• Rabi’s Day
• Freshy Games
• TU Law-CU Law friendship event

Note: there may be further events or activities
throughout the year

For more information,
please contact Kanitsorn Taraprasert

Facebook: Sorn Taraprasert
Official Cheerleader Facebook Page:
Cheerleader, Thammasat Law School

Tel: 087-513-7577

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LL.B. FOOTBALL CLUB

The LL.B. Football Club was founded between the LL.B. Program and the Faculty
on September 14th 2014 to represent the of Medicine Siriraj Hospital in reestablishing
International LL.B. Program in Business Law the Niti Wang Na – Siriraj Wang Lang
in various football tournaments and friendly football match between law students and
matches organised within Thammasat medical students which had long been
University and between affiliated universities. a tradition between the two institutions before
Run by a group of students who share the Faculty of Law moved to the Rangsit Campus.
the same passion for the sport under the
guidance of Mr. Adam Reekie, the club International LL.B. Program In Business Law | Student Handbook 2019
advisor, the club aims to promote athleticism, Faculty of Law | Thammasat University
sportsmanship, cooperation, responsibility,
team building, and unity among students
of the International LL.B. Program and to
encourage networking and the development
of friendly relations within the Faculty of Law
and other faculties and universities through
engagement in healthy competitions. 

Thus far, the LL.B. Football Club has
participated in the Tha Phrachan Games,
a sports tournament between the faculties
at Thammasat University’s Tha Phrachan
Campus, the Tha Phrachan Champions
League, a football tournament between the
international programs at the Tha Phrachan
Campus, and a friendly match between
the LL.B. Program and the Thai program.
The club plans to organize more activities,
competitions, and matches in the future; the
most anticipated being the collaboration

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ACADEMIC
STAFF

Aimpaga Techa-apikun Akawat Laowonsiri Amnart Tangkiriphimarn
Dr.

Amnat Wongbandit Apinop Atipiboonsin Arnon Mamout
Professor Dr. Associate Professor

Bhumindr Butr-Indr Boonsri Mewongukote Chacrit Sitdhiwej
Associate Professor Dr. Professor Dr.

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Chalermwut Sriporm Chatdanai Samanpan Chawin Ounpat

Disorn Likhitwitayawuid Eakaboon Wongsawatgul Jantajira Iammayura
Assistant Professor Dr. Assistant Professor Dr.

Jaruprapa Rakpong Jaturon Thirawat Jumphot Saisoonthorn International LL.B. Program In Business Law | Student Handbook 2019
Assistant Professor Dr. Professor Dr. Professor Dr. Faculty of Law | Thammasat University

Junavit Chalidabhongse Juthamas Thirawat Kamolvan Chiravisit
Assistant Professor Dr.

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Kanoknai Trawonpanit Keerakiat Pratai Kittipob Wangkham

Kittipong Kamolthamwong Kittisak Prokati Kittiwat Chunchaemsai
Assistant Professor Associate Professor Dr. Assistant Professor Dr.

Kongsatja Suwanpech Kornkanok Buawichien Korrasut Khopuangklang
Assistant Professor Dr.

Krich Pooyeeyama Kumchai Jongjakapun Lalin Kovudhikulrungsri
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Matalak Seramethakul Matika Vinichsorn Mespiti Poolsavasdi
Assistant Professor Dr.

Montira Achavanantakul Munin Pongsapan Nadnaphas Leakpech
Assistant Professor Dr.

Naphat Soraat Naporn Popattanachai Narong Jaiharn International LL.B. Program In Business Law | Student Handbook 2019
Assistant professor Dr. Dr. Professor Faculty of Law | Thammasat University

Nartnirun Junngam Natsuda Rattamanee Nattika Sriphongkul
Associate Professor Dr. Dr.

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Nilubol Lertnuwat Niramai Piskhae Manjit Nontawat Nawatrakulpisut
Assistant Professor Dr. Assistant Professor Dr. Professor Dr.

Noppadon Detsomboonrut Pakpoom Lohavaritanon Pananya Larbprasertporn
Assistant Professor Dr. Dr.

Parawee Kasitinon Patcharaporn Trinvuthipong Pathaichit Eagjariyakorn
Professor Dr.

Patharawan Chongchit Patitta Chaipan Pawee Jenweeranont
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Phattharaphong Saengkrai Phunthip Kanchanachittra Saisoonthorn Phutchaya Numngern
Associate Professor Dr.

Pianrat Leelapongsatorn Pinai Nanakorn Pokpong Srisanit
Associate Professor Dr. Associate Professor Dr.

Poonthep Sirinupong Prasit Pivavatnapanich Preeyaporn Ubonsawat International LL.B. Program In Business Law | Student Handbook 2019
Professor Dr. Faculty of Law | Thammasat University

Prinya Thaewanarumitkul Puangrat Patomsirirak Ronnakorn Bunmee
Assistant Professor Dr. Assistant Professor Dr.

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Saharat Augnistasat Sahaton Rattanapijit Sawatree Suksri
Professor Dr. Assistant Professor

Somkiat Worapunyaanun Somkit Lertpaithoon Sumet Sirikunchoat
Assistant Professor Dr. Professor Dr. Professor Dr.

Supawich Sirikanchana Suprawee Asanasak Supreeya Kaewla-iad
Associate Professor Dr.

Surapon Nitikraipot Surasak Boonruang Surasak Boonyanukoolkit
Professor Dr. Assistant Professor

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Surasak Likasitwatanakul Tarmphong Chobisara Taweesak Euaamornwanich
Professor Dr. Dr.

Teera Suteewarangkurn Teerarat Cherawattana Thapanan Nipithakul
Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Dr.

Thitirat Thipsamritkul Torpong Kittiyanupong Udom Rathamarit International LL.B. Program In Business Law | Student Handbook 2019
Associate Professor Dr. Professor Dr. Faculty of Law | Thammasat University

Ueakarn Sopakdithapong Wassamon Kun-Amornpong Wichitra Vichienchom
Professor Dr.

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Wiriya Namsiripongpun Worachet Pakeerut Yossuda Raicharoen
Professor Professor Dr.

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Adam Reekie INTERNATIONAL
LECTURERS
Lasse Schuldt
Dr.

Anne Coulon-Rana
Dr.

William Roth

I Hsuan Liu

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CONTACT DETAILS International LL.B. Program In Business Law | Student Handbook 2019
Faculty of Law | Thammasat University
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL
PROGRAMS

Director of International Programs
Dr. Junavit Chalidabhongse
[email protected]

Deputy Director
Dr. Amnart Tangkiriphimarn
[email protected]

Program Manager
Mrs. Pathomporn Nidhi-u-tai
[email protected]”

For general enquiries
Tel: +662 613 2973-5
Fax: +662 613 2972

LL.B. Program in Business Law (International Program)
Faculty of Law
Thammasat University
2 Phra Chan Alley
Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
Tel: +66 2 613 2973-5

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FAQS

Who are your teaching staff? Do you have sufficient English materials
Are native English speakers included? on Thai law?

Our program is taught by both Thai and Yes, we do. If you google ‘Thai law’ you would
foreign lecturers. It is virtually a mirror of be surprised to find only a couple of academic
our Thai LL.B. program with an emphasis on books on certain subjects of Thai law. It’s a
business law. Since a large number of the courses fact that there are a limited amount of English
we offer focus on Thai law, it is essential that publications on the Thai legal system, but this
they are taught by Thai law experts. Our law does not mean that it is impossible to study Thai
faculty has more than 25 full-time academic law in English. We have endeavoured to make
members and numerous adjunct lecturers who Thai law accessible to foreigners and ensure
were educated in English-speaking countries that it can be learned in English. We are now
and fluent in English. However, there are also a working on an English publications of Thai law
number of courses which relate to international project aimed at producing English textbooks
law, international business law, foreign law and on various subjects of Thai law and translating
foreign legal principles. These courses are to authoritative Thai publications into English.
be partly or entirely taught by foreign visiting Since modern Thai law was mostly founded on
professors and lecturers from prominent law European legal systems.
schools mostly in English-speaking countries.
We can also consult English materials in
relation to our model laws, such as German and
French private law, criminal law and public law.
Many subjects, for example, international law,
international business law and IT law, are
universal meaning that our students can use the
same textbooks as used by English or American
law students.

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What are prospective careers for students of Do you have any exchange programs to offer International LL.B. Program In Business Law | Student Handbook 2019
this program? your students? Faculty of Law | Thammasat University

There are a wide range of opportunities for Yes, we do. Our curriculum was designed to
graduates of our Program in search of challenging facilitate exchange programs and encourage
and competitive careers, notably judges, public students to spend their fourth academic year
prosecutors, lawyers and consultants in local and studying law abroad. We have been working
international firms, law academics and researchers with several overseas law schools to establish
in international organizations. academic collaboration and exchange programs,
and we will ensure that our students will reap
Has your Program been accredited by the the full benefits of spending their time abroad.
Thai Bar?
What are your tuition fees?
What the Thai Bar actually does is to consider
whether a graduate of a law program who Approximately 180,000 THB per academic
wishes to apply for membership of the Bar is year for Thai students and approximately
academically qualified. This effectively means 200,000 THB per academic year for
that we will know whether our first graduating international students.
class are eligible to apply for a Bar membership
in next 4 years. Due to the fact that the
establishment of our Program has officially
been acknowledged by the Office of the Higher
Education Commission and the fact that we
have always maintained highest standards of
legal education we offer, we are completely
confident that graduates from our LL.B.
Program in Business Law will be able to pursue
a judicial career or a career in public prosecution
service as graduates from our Thai LL.B.
programs are.

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COURSE LB 133
DESCRIPTIONS
BUSINESS BASICS FOR LAW STUDENTS

This course is intended to introduce law students
to basic business terminology and concepts to
prepare students to better understand a broad
array of business related law courses.

LB 100 LB 153

INTRODUCTION TO LAW AND LEGAL SYSTEMS FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

This course explores the scope of legal study This course is a forum for the study of the
and its relationships with other social sciences. meaning and significance of human rights
Examined topics include legal systems; definitions, and fundamental rights as recognized in the
backgrounds, and sources of law; legal methods; Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand as
and the classification of laws. This foundation well as the historical backgrounds, development,
course also introduces the fundamental concepts types of rights, and the protection of fundamental
of law including rights, duties, liabilities, scope of rights in various legal systems.
rights, abuse of rights, and the principle of good
faith. General principles of law enshrined in the LB 163
Civil and Commercial Code, Book I, which
are fundamental to the Thai legal system, such LEGAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
as those concerning persons, juristic acts, and
property are discussed as well. This course introduces law students to legal
study. It guides and trains them to understand
LB 101 and classify sources of significant information
used for legal study. Its objectives include
CONTRACT LAW improving students’ reading and analyzing
skills, legal argumentation and criticism, and
This course discusses juristic acts, the general research. It provides students with writing and
principles of contracts, the legal capacity of presenting skills expressing the application of
persons, and the legal effects of voidable legal concepts and ethics.
and void acts as stipulated in the Civil and
Commercial Code. The course further focuses LB 164
on the fundamental doctrines of contracts
as they appear in unfair contract terms law, LEGAL HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY
consumer protection law, electronic transactions
law and other specific laws, as well as current Studying legal philosophy will give students the
issues in contract law.issues in contract law. opportunity to discuss long-standing questions
about the nature of knowledge. The students will
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to assess other philosophers’ takes on issues and LB 204
topics related to law. Legal history will take the
students on a journey of civil law and common DRAFTING CONTRACTS AND LEGAL DOCUMENTS
law by exploring the development of their legal
institutions and concepts. Prerequisite: Have taken or taking LB200 Law
of Obligations and LB230 Specific Contracts
LB 200
This course is intended to be a hands-on forum
LAW OF OBLIGATIONS for learning and practising skills in drafting
contracts and legal documents. In particular,
This course examines the general principles it explores characteristics of legal English,
of the law of obligations under the Civil and legal phraseology and legalese as commonly used
Commercial Code and contemporary problems in the legal profession and introduces basics for
in the law of obligation. drafting and reviewing contracts and other legal
documents, including notices, correspondence,
LB 201 reports, legal opinions and wills. Students will
mainly learn and acquire experience through
TORT LAW scenarios specifically prepared and adapted from
real situations in the legal practice.
This course provides a study of the principles
of civil and commercial law relating to torts, LB 209
management of affairs without mandate, and
undue enrichment under the Civil and INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL LAW
Commercial Code. Other relevant topics
encompassed in this course are product This course gives an account of the general
liability law, environmental protection law, principles in the Civil and Commercial Code,
and contemporary problems regarding the including the Law of Legal Personality, Juristic
application of these laws. Acts and Contracts, Law of Property, Law of
Family and Law of Succession.

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PROPERTY LAW CRIMINAL LAW

This course explores the principles of law This course examines the general principles of
relating to property under the Civil and criminal law under the Penal Code, Part I.
Commercial Code, Books I and IV.

LB 203 LB 230

PRIVATE LAW SEMINAR SPECIFIC CONTRACTS

This course encourages students to reflect on This course covers legal principles relating to
the fundamental and current issues concerning contracts of sale, hire of property, hire-purchase,
general principles of private law and legal agency, loan of money, and hire of work under the
reasoning in the context of private law. Civil and Commercial Code.

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LB 231 LB 253

LAW ON BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ECONOMIC LAWS

This course examines the law relating to Prerequisite: Have taken or taking LB251
business organizations, especially that dealing Constitutional and Administrative Law
with partnerships, companies, joint ventures,
and consortiums. It concentrates on their This course covers the economic structure and
establishment, characteristics, management, the system of Thailand. It focuses on the meaning,
rights and duties of employees and representatives, development, and sources of economic public
winding-up and liquidation. State roles in law. The fundamental principles of economic
controlling and supporting business transaction public law, central and municipal organization
are also within the course’s coverage. of the economy, regulation of private economic
activities and governmental economic
intervention are within its coverage.

LB 249 LB 263

BUSINESS LAW INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN LAW

This course provides a study of the significant Prerequisite: Have taken LB100 Introduction
laws related to business operations e.g. to Law and Legal Systems
partnership and company law, sale and
purchase agreements, loan agreements, as well This course is aimed at providing the overview of
as related negotiable instruments. the American legal system, including some basic
legal principles, juristic methods, some judiciary
LB 251 bodies, legal profession and legal education.

CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW LB 264

This course examines the history, evolution, INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE LAW
definition and types of constitutions. It
explores the creation of states, and important Prerequisite: Have taken LB100 Introduction
theories of constitutional systems, such as the to Law and Legal Systems
separation of powers and judicial review.
Philosophical foundations of government This course is aimed at providing the overview of
systems, constitutional rights and freedoms, the Chinese legal system, including some basic
and political organs will also be discussed. legal principles, juristic methods, some judiciary
In addition, it examines the history and general bodies, legal profession and legal education.
concepts of administration and administrative
law. It also covers the sources of administrative
law and the interpretation of administrative law.
The administrative acts and administrative
contracts will also be studied.

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INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH LAW COMMON LAW METHODS

Prerequisite: Have taken LB100 Introduction This course introduces the methods of argument
to Law and Legal Systems used in common law legal cultures, such as the
United States. Common law argument is
distinguished by the authoritative value of
judicial precedent. We will use the signature
This course is aimed at providing the overview of U.S. legal text – the judicial opinion – to
the English legal system, including some basic survey the U.S. court system, consider the
legal principles, juristic methods, some judiciary weight of differing kinds of legal authority and
bodies, legal profession and legal education. strategize how we can form a successful common
law argument. The student will develop
LB 266 intentional learning strategies to help them
design, craft and evaluate their own legal
INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH LAW documents. First principles of good writing
will be emphasized, with special focus on the
Prerequisite: Have taken LB100 Introduction writing process and writing for a legal audience.
to Law and Legal Systems Readings from legal theory will frame our
in-class discussions.

LB 280
This course is aimed at providing the overview
of the French legal system, including some basic PROCEDURAL LAW AND EVIDENCE
legal principles, juristic methods, some judiciary
bodies, legal profession and legal education. The course addresses the general principles
of both civil and criminal procedural law. It
LB 267 also provides basic rules concerning the law of
evidence.
INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN LAW
LB 290
Prerequisite: Have taken LB100 Introduction
to Law and Legal Systems PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW

This course provides a study of the historical
development of international law, theories in
This course is aimed at providing the overview of international law, sources of international law
the German legal system, including some basic such as treaties and customary international
legal principles, juristic methods, some judiciary law, general principles of international law, and
bodies, legal profession and legal education. acts with binding force in international law.
It includes a study of the relationship between
LB 268 international law and municipal law, participants
in international law including the state,
INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE LAW

Prerequisite: Have taken LB100 Introduction
to Law and Legal Systems



This course is aimed at providing the overview of
the Japanese legal system, including some basic
legal principles, juristic methods, some judiciary
bodies, legal profession and legal education.

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classification of states, the rights and obligations than those harms caused by street crimes. Not
of the state, principles concerning jurisdiction, only are companies and participants in business
international organizations and other forms of affected by white collar crime but states and
juridical persons in international law, and the individuals are set back both directly and
status of individuals under international law. indirectly by this branch of offences. This
course covers how and why companies
In addition, this course also gives an account commit such offences and how they can be
of the consequences of the recognition of a criminallyliable. Studentswillexplorehowstates,
state and the recognition of a government, the including but not limited to Thailand,
succession of rights of the state, responsibilities prevent, detect, and suppress this kind of activities
of the state, and diplomatic and consular conducted by companies.
relations. It also covers international law
applicable to various areas, for example, LB 314
international seas, rivers, canals and air space,
legal relations in international economics, INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW
international law with respect to human rights,
international law in connection with the The course addresses the development, principles
environment, and the settlement of international and legal framework of international criminal law.
disputes, wars and armed conflicts in Participants are introduced to the main substantive
international relations. and procedural rules and examine the challenges of
their practical implementation. Based on an
LB 303 historical assessment of post-World War II
developments such as the judgments of the
FAMILY LAW Nuremberg and Tokyo trials, the course focuses
on the jurisprudence of the International Criminal
This course provides a study of the concepts Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and
and principles of family and family-member Rwanda (ICTR) as well as of the International
relationships. It covers the legal principles Criminal Court (ICC).
enshrined in the Civil and Commercial Code,
Book V, and other relevant laws. The main international crimes (genocide, crimes
against humanity, war crimes and aggression)
LB 304 under customary and statutory international
law, including the respective elements of crimes,
LAW OF SUCCESSION are discussed. Further issues include problems
related to jurisdiction and the principle of
This course examines succession law principles complementarity, referral mechanisms,
under the Civil and Commercial Code, Book VI. criminal liability, the irrelevance of official capacity,
command responsibility, the role of the ICC
LB 313 prosecutor and practical matters of international
judicial assistance and cooperation. The course
BUSINESS CRIME examines also the historical and current
significance of international criminal justice in
White collar crime is a global phenomenon Southeast Asian countries and the repression of
and can bring adverse consequences far worse international crimes in domestic jurisdictions.

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than those harms caused by street crimes. Not LB 336
only are companies and participants in business
affected by white collar crime but states and INSURANCE LAW
individuals are set back both directly and
indirectly by this branch of offences. This This course provides a study of legal principles
course covers how and why companies related to insurance under the Civil and
commit such offences and how they can be Commercial Code, Book III, including car
criminallyliable. Studentswillexplorehowstates, insurance under special legislation and the role
including but not limited to Thailand, of the public sector in supervising the insurance
prevent, detect, and suppress this kind of activities business.
conducted by companies.

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SECURED TRANSACTIONS LAW ON SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE

This course provides a study of the principles of law Prerequisite: Have taken LB231 Law on Business
related to suretyship, mortgage, and pledge under Organizations
the Civil and Commercial Code, Book III and
special legislation. This course examines the funding systems and
fund raising schemes of companies through the
LB 334 issuance of securities. Included in the course
are types of securities, issuance of securities,
CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW public offerings of securities, securities businesses,
unfair practices related to securities trading and
This course explores the fundamental concepts, business domination, measures for promoting,
rationales, and principles of consumer protection regulating and supervising such practices,
law. It examines the work of relevant consumer and theories related to the protection of
protection organizations, legal mechanisms used investors. The scope of the study is also extended to
for consumer protection, consumer assistance, securities exchanges, securities trading centers
as well as remedies. It also covers special legal outside securities exchanges, futures trading
procedural rules when dealing with consumer centers, organizations pertinent to securities and
protection cases. other securities businesses, and the supervision
of securities and securities exchanges as well as
LB 335 supervisory bodies.

LAW ON NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS LB 338

This course covers the law relating to negotiable COMPETITION LAW
instruments under the Civil and Commercial
Code, including the law regarding bills of exchange This course gives an account of economic theory
and cheque default liabilities. for analysis of competition law, concepts, principles
and exceptions in competition law, the means used
to regulate or supervise activities which will affect
free and fair competition, the state’s role in law
enforcement and problems pertaining to
international trade and international investments.

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LB 339 LB 345

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR LAWYERS
This course explores the fundamental concepts,
rationales and principles of intellectual property Prerequisite: Have taken LB231 Law
law. In particular, it studies the laws relating to on Business Organizations
copyright, trademark and patent protection.
This course explores accounting principles, assets
LB 343 valuation of businesses, concepts regarding net
value, how to understand and analyze financial
INCOME TAX LAW statements beneficial to the practice of business
law and how to cooperate with other concerned
This course explores certain underlying professionals.
concepts of income tax law and discusses certain
topics concerning income tax, for example, the LB 346
realization and recognition of income,
exclusions from income, deductions from CUSTOMS LAW AND GLOBAL TRADE
income, credits to tax, methods of accounting
and deferral of income. The focus is on both Prerequisite: Being at least
corporate income tax and personal income tax. a third-year law student

LB 344 This course explores the nature and purposes of
customs law, the evolution and backgrounds of
BUSINESS LAW SEMINAR customs law, liability for customs duties,
customs formalities, liability and penalties under
The course is seminar-based and encourages customs law, principles related to customs tariffs,
students’ critical thinking toward problems and interpretation of customs tariffs, powers and
complications regarding business laws which are duties of customs officials, customs cases,
fundamentally related to the domestic economic exemption and returns of customs duties,
system and the dynamic international system. the relationship between customs law and
This provides a broad approach in finding promotion of investment, industrial estates and
solutions for business law difficulties. other laws as well as customs-related international
agreements.

LB 347

CONSUMPTION TAX LAW

This course explores general principles of
consumption tax and specific consumption
taxes, such as specific business tax, excise tax
and value added tax.

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environmental enhancement and promotion Faculty of Law | Thammasat University
PROPERTY TAX LAW laws. Related legislation is also covered.

LB 355
A study of principles and concepts of laws
on property tax; meaning, structure and ADMINISTRATIVE LAW FOR BUSINESS
characteristic of various property taxes
collected by central and local, such as house Prerequisite: Have taken LB251 Constitutional
and land tax, land maintenance tax, signboard and Administrative Law
tax, vehicle tax.
This course is aimed at exploring administrative
law and procedure and manner in which the
various state and federal agencies are a part of
LB 349 the integral workings of business operations,
including, but not limited to, the areas of
BANKING AND FINANCE LAW administrative contracts, public and
private partnership (PPP), and environmental
Prerequisite: Have taken LB230 Specific Contracts operations.

This course explores the meaning and LB 360
significance of financial markets, the
establishment of financial institutions, the LEGAL ETHICS
practices of financial services providers, the laws
and regulations applicable to the organization of This course is a practical forum for grasping the
financial institutions, and the roles of financial evolution of the legal profession, its functions,
institutions in relation to services at domestic the work of lawyers in different areas, ethics,
and international levels to maintain the financial disciplines and ideologies of lawyers, and also
and economic stability of the country. organizations for overseeing the operation of the
legal profession as well as ethical problems in
LB 353 legal practices. This course is rendered utilizing
a problem-based learning approach.
LABOR LAW
LB 363
This course provides a study of the principles of
labor law, the historical development of labor LAW ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
law in Thailand, contracts of employment, the
law of labor relations, the law of labor protection This course provides a study of the effects of
and other related laws. information technology on society and law,
the fundamental concepts and the evolution
LB 354 of law related to information technology, for
example, electronic transaction law, liability
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW FOR BUSINESS arising from computer use and the intellectual
property aspects of information technology.
This course gives an account of legal concepts
in relation to the conservation, management,
exploitation and sustainable development of
natural resources and the environment. It also
aims to address methods deployed in controlling
pollution in land, water and air, as well as

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LB 364 LB 367

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF LAW MEDICAL LAW

This course explores the relationship between Prerequisite: Have taken LB 210 Criminal Law
law and economics and discusses the
employment of economic methods in tacking This course is aimed at discussing the
and analyzing legal issues. The focus will be on relationship between the law and the practice of
the economic function of contracts and, when medicine with particular emphasis on modern
contracts fail or are not feasible, the role of developments in the latter. In this course there
legal remedies to resolve disputes. Students will is a basis for concentration on fundamental or
also be encouraged to discuss at some length generally applicable issues in medicine as a field
the choice between encouraging private parties which raises many moral issues. Several
to initiate legal actions to correct externalities controversial areas will be covered, particular
and governmental actors, such as regulatory importance being laid on current concepts of
authorities. Attention will be given to the consent to and refusal of medical treatment,
economics of litigation, and to how private human rights, and negligence.
incentives to bring lawsuits differ from the social
value of litigation. LB 368

LB 366 ENTERTAINMENT LAW

LAW ON MASS COMMUNICATION Entertainment law has been a respected area
AND TELECOMMUNICATION BUSINESS of legal practice for decades dealing with
representation of both creative talent and
Prerequisite: Being at least entertainment business interests. This course
a third-year law student will provide students with the opportunity
to develop both a practical understanding of
This course explores the principle of freedom of representing creative and business interests in
expression and discusses legal issues concerning the fields of music, film & television and literary
mass communication and telecommunication publishing and a theoretical understanding of
business mainly their structure and environment, the broader IP and constitutional issues at stake
constitutional legal basis for control of with regard to control of creative media.
telecommunication and mass communication
businesses, for example, newspaper, radio LB 369
broadcasting, television broadcasting,
internet or other forms of mass communication. PRIVACY LAW
Furthermore, professional ethics and legal
liabilities of telecommunication and media Privacy law and policy is one of the most
companies including liability on defamation and important and rapidly expanding
liabilities under certain laws, such as consumer (and changing) fields in the world today.
protection law, laws concerning frequency Increasingly, most aspects of daily life involve the
channel management, and laws concerning (often unwitting) collection, communication,
telecommunication and media business are and use of personal data. As personal data
discussed. are generated and collected more widely,
and are far more revealing, governments are
challenged to determine the proper limits and
regulatory structures to enforce those limits,
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and unclear norms. This course will address the provide legal solutions to such problems.
academic and constitutional background to
privacy, the intersection of privacy and free LB 383
speech, and the protection of privacy in law
enforcement and national security. It will INSOLVENCY LAW
also focus on privacy issues in commercial,
consumer, government, and internationa Prerequisite: Have taken LB231 Law on Business
contexts. Organizations and LB280 Procedural Law and
Evidence
LB 370
This course provides a study of the basic
LEGAL INTERNSHIP concepts and fundamental principles of law
on the management of debt enforcement of
This course allows students to put their legal natural and juristic persons. The course
skills into practice. The students will be prepared studies the liquidation of juristic persons, debt
for their future professional careers through pro- restructuring, business reorganization,
fessional skills training sessions and internship. both within and outside the formal dispute
They will have the opportunity to choose to in- settlement forums, as well as international
tern at a law firm, a government agency, an in- insolvency procedures.
ternational organization or other organizations
which perform legal work. The minimum work- LB 384
ing duration required for students taking this
course is 135 hours. LAW OF EVIDENCE

LB 371 This course provides a study of the general
principles and provisions of evidence law as
LEGAL METHODOLOGY embodied in the Civil Procedure Code and the
Criminal Procedure Code.
This course provides opportunities for students
to practice using legal resources, analysing legal LB 393
issues and addressing legal arguments. The stu-
dents will have the opportunity to equip them- PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW
selves with research skills and write a research
paper to prepare them for legal research in their Prerequisite: Have taken LB290
future professional or academic career as well as Public International Law
their future graduate study.
This course gives an account of the general
LB 372 principles of private international law, conflict
of laws and private cases with international
PRO BONO SERVICE elements.

The course will introduce the students to the
significance of the pro bono service and skills
required to provide legal aids in forms of pro bono

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LB 395 LB 397

INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW LAW OF THE SEA

Prerequisite: Have taken LB290 Prerequisite: Have taken LB290
Public International Law Public International Law

This course explores international cooperation This course explores certain topics of the law
and principles of international environmental of the sea, for example, sources of the law of
law concerning transborder water and air the sea, the legal status of waters falling within
pollution, sea pollution, transborder waste and jurisdiction of a state, e.g. internal waters,
hazardous substance transportation, change of territorial seas and contiguous zones,
global atmosphere caused by the greenhouse exclusive economic zones, continental shelves,
effects and diminution of Ozone. The protection archipelagic waters, straits, bays as well as
of biological diversity, nearly extinct plant the legal status of waters not falling within
divisions and animal species, and relevant jurisdiction of the State e.g. high seas and deep
international organizations’ roles are also sea-beds. Legal principles applicable to the
discussed. delineation of the territorial area of the sea
and the settlement of international disputes
LB 396 within the scope of the law of the sea are also
discussed.
EUROPEAN UNION LAW

Prerequisite: Have taken LB290
Public International Law LB 403

This course seeks to take students through the LAW ON REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
history and evolution of the European Union
(EU), objectives and sources of EU law, the This course examines principles of law under
structural characteristics of the European the Land Code, laws related to land use, for
Union, legal systems of the EU, the structure, example, the law on land development, the
powers, duties and operations of the EU, law on strata titles, the law related to building
namely, the European Commission, the control and construction, the law on land taxes,
European Council and the European Court the law on city planning and related laws.
of Justice. The study also embraces economic
law of the EU, e.g. the single market law, the LB 404
relations between the EU and Member States
and between the EU and other States or other COMPARATIVE PRIVATE LAW
international organizations.
Prerequisite: Have taken LB200
Law of Obligations, LB201 Tort Law, LB202
Property Law and LB230 Specific Contracts

This course comparatively and historically
explores fundamental principles of private law
in selected civil and common law jurisdictions
including Thai law.

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CORPORATE TAXATION LAW ON INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
TRANSACTIONS
This course focuses on the federal income
taxation of corporations and their shareholders. Prerequisite: Have taken LB230
It covers both C corporations (which are taxed Specific Contracts
at the corporate level) and S corporations This course provides an account of the legal
(electing small business corporations, which principles applicable to the operation of
generally experience pass-through taxation), international trade and foreign investment
including many topics that apply to both types and a forum for the discussion of related legal
of corporations. Topics covered generally problems.
include choice of business entity, the tax
consequences of contributions of property LB 434
to a C or S corporation, distributions to
shareholders, redemption of stock, liquidation ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTIONS
of a corporation, and basic mergers and FOR BUSINESS
acquisitions (acquisitive reorganizations).
This course provides a study of the
LB 424 characteristics and forms of business disputes,
and the methods and legal principles related
LABOR ARBITRATION to alternative dispute resolution, for instance,
negotiation, mediation, arbitration and mixed
The course will focus on labor arbitration resolution. In addition, the study includes
as a method of settling dispute that arises designation and determination of appropriate
under a collective bargaining agreement. The dispute resolution forums.
first few weeks will cover the law that created
and governs labor arbitration in private sector. LB 435
We will also discuss employment arbitration.
Employment arbitration focuses on contractual INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION
and statutory claims brought by individual
employees. Lectures will also include discussion Prerequisite: Being at least
of practical legal skills and surviving in the legal a third-year law student
world, after graduation. The rest of the course
is advocacy training for an arbitration case. The This course gives an account of the overall
grade is based principally on performance in the concepts of international commercial
skills component. There are no prerequisites. arbitration, the nature of cases brought to
Enrollment is limited. arbitration, arbitration clauses, legal principles
applicable to arbitration, the composition,
competence and roles of arbitral tribunals and
arbitral procedures. The scope of the course is
extended to the role of the judiciary as related
to arbitration, for example, the recognition and
enforcement of awards and their annulment.

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LB 436 LB 438

COPYRIGHT LAW TRADEMARK LAW

Prerequisite: Have taken LB339 Prerequisite: Have taken LB339
Intellectual Property Law Intellectual Property Law

This course provides an in-depth study of This course provides an in-depth study of
copyright law. It includes the topics of subject trademark law. It includes the topics of subject
matter of copyright protection, acquisition of matter of trademark, process of trademark
copyright, rights of copyright owners, duration of application and registration, right of registered
copyright protection, copyright infringement, and unregistered trademark owner, duration of
exceptions of copyright infringement, remedies trademark protection, trademark infringement,
for infringement and copyright litigation. exceptions of trademark infringement,
The issues concerning neigboring rights are remedies for infringement and trademark
also discussed. Approximately two thirds litigation. Approximately two thirds of the
of the class time will be devoted to the class time will be devoted to Thai trademark
Thai copyright law while the remainder will law while the remainder will be devoted to the
be devoted to the major relevant multilateral major relevant multilateral treaties and to
treaties and to the laws pertaining to the laws pertaining to trademark in other
copyright in other countries. countries.

LB 437

PATENT LAW LB 439

Prerequisite: Have taken LB339 INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE
Intellectual Property Law
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
This course provides an in-depth study of patent
law. It includes the topics of subject matter of Prerequisite: Have taken LB339
patent protection, process of patent application Intellectual Property Law
and registration, right of patentee, duration of
patent protection, patent infringement, This course covers two main topics: (1)
exceptions of patent infringement, remedies international treaties and agreements concerning
for infringement and patent litigation. intellectual property, including the Paris and
Approximately two thirds of the class time Berne Conventions, the TRIPs Agreement, the
will be devoted to Thai patent law while the agreements of the World Intellectual Property
remainder will be devoted to the major relevant Organization (WIPO), and the Free Trade
multilateral treaties and to the laws pertaining Agreements (FTAs) relating to intellectual
to patent in other countries. property issues; (2) comparative law discussions of
important features of the major national IP
systems in the world on selected topics, such
as copyright, trademark, patent, traditional
knowledge, geographical indication, database and
other forms of intellectual property. Controversial
issues involving intellectual property rights and
other legitimate concerns will also be discussed
in this course, for instance, issues of access to
medicines and the rights of indigenous people to
benefit from their traditional knowledge.

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LB 443 LB 446

MARITIME LAW TAXATION THEORIES AND TAX POLICIES

Prerequisite: Have taken LB230 This course looks into definitions and
Specific Contracts characteristics of taxation within the scope of
public law. It also explores legal and economic
This course explores various maritime law principles concerning financial and fiscal
principles, notably sea liners, mortgage on administration directed by the government,
vessels, maritime preferential rights, liability tax systems and structures, tax policies, and
and its limitation of ship owners, charter the relationship between taxation and
parties, carriage of goods by sea, liability for vessel socio-economic structures.
collision, sea salvage, general average and
marine insurance.

LB 444 LB 447

COMPARATIVE BUSINESS LAW PRINCIPLES OF TAX ACCOUNTING

Prerequisite: Have taken LB231
Law on Business Organizations This course provides an introduction to tax
accounting concepts and methods, such as cash
This course explores certain areas of corporate and accrual basis, the concepts of revenue and
law from a comparative perspective. Certain expense, the calculation of depreciation, the
issues concerning the conflict of laws in the field amortization of bad debt, and the valuation
of corporate law may also be discussed. and pricing for tax purposes. This course is
also aimed to cover the preparation of financial
statements such as tax invoice.

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INTERNATIONAL TAX LAW TAX DISPUTE SETTLEMENT

Prerequisite: Have taken LB290 This course explores the legal concepts and
Public International Law principles underlying the practice of tax
and LB343 Income Tax Law assessment and the settlement of a tax dispute
between the state and a taxpayer. In particular,
This course provides an introduction to the the course is aimed to take students through the
international tax law with an emphasis on the process of administrative appeals and subsequent
problems around double taxation. The lectures proceedings in court.
will look at types of international transactions
which are subject to taxation under the Thai
Revenue Code, and the different forms of
international cooperation on the avoidance of
double taxation.

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LB 449 LB 493

TAX ADMINISTRATION AND TAX PLANNING INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW

Prerequisite: Have taken Prerequisite: Have taken
LB 231 Law on Business Organizations LB290 Public International Law

The areas of focus in this course include the This course explores public international law
tax administration system in Thailand, the concerning international trade relationships.
authorityofnationalandlocalrevenueagencies,the It focuses upon international trade issues, the
principles of good tax administration, tax crimes legal principles governing international trade,
and penalties, and the measures against tax various trade disputes between countries, as
evasion and avoidance. Another aim of this well as the specific work and law of relevant
course is to give students a basic understanding international organizations,including the World
of tax planning for businesses. Students will Trade Organization (WTO).
learn about legal and business considerations
that matter to tax reliefs. LB 494

INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT LAW

LB 464 Prerequisite: Have taken
LB290 Public International Law
CURRENT LEGAL ISSUES
This course examines bilateral and multilateral
investment treaties. It also explores domestic
This course enables students to use their law affecting foreign investment both in the
analytical skills in discussing interesting positive and in the negative.
legal debates. It covers domestic, foreign, and
international legal issues.

LB 465 LB 495

BUSINESS NEGOTIATION INTERNATIONAL MONETARY AND FINANCIAL LAW

This course is intended to introduce law students Prerequisite: Have taken
to models & theories of business communication LB290 Public International Law
& negotiation, with focus on practice &
application of specific negotiating skills & This course provides a study of the legal
conflict resolution. principles of monetary and financial law and
the role of important international institutions,
for example, the International Monetary
Fund (IMF) and the International Bank for
Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).