The Power of Attorney authorizes a person to act on someone else’s behalf. Therefore, the person who is giving out the authority is the Principal or Grantor. And, if it is you receiving the authority, you are the Agent. The Thai Power of Attorney is supplemented by a few other documents that are required by the Thai authorities. Note that, there are various legalities that cover the process and you must have a reliable Thai law firm by your side.
Here are a few pointers that will help you to learn more about Thai Power of Attorney –
#1. In Thailand, there are two forms of Power of Attorney. One is the General Power of Attorney (GPA) and the other is the Special Power of Attorney (SPA). Note that, the SPA has a limited scope when compared to the GPA.
#2. For land office transactions, if you are a seller or buyer of the property and wish to authorize someone else to manage the transaction on your behalf then fill in and sign the power of attorney provided by the land office.
#3. The provincial government and the branch offices of the local land department in Thailand only accept the Thai script provided by the Land Department of Thailand. These are the Tor Dor 21 for land and the Chor 21 for a condominium.
#4. You have to submit the forms to the local Land Office along with a certified copy of the Grantor’s ID card or passport.
#5. While filling a Power of Attorney, ensure that you protect your interests as well as the interest of the other parties. For this, furnish all the required information in the POA.
#6. Make sure that you clearly specify the authorized activities and also, mention the scope of the power that you are authorizing. If there are any special conditions, include those.
#7. Avoid any inconsistency in writing. Note that, you must use a single handwriting and ink type while writing Power of Attorney. Also, you cannot use different typewriters.
#8. If you add, erase or change any specific number of words, then specify the number of words and sign where each of those affected is.
#9. Do not sign any blank form. Additionally, have one or two witness sign the form.
#10. The Power of Attorney is valid up to a period of three months from the date it was signed. The validity also depends on the consideration of the officer in the Land office.
You can always consult experts and lawyers for ensuring the safety of your proceedings. If you are looking for consultation before drafting your power of attorney, contact us. We offer the best legal services in Thailand for drafting your legal documents and completing the proceedings in a hassle-free way.
