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Part 8: Signing in to the digital age<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Known as the \u201cLand of Smiles\u201d, Thailand\u2019s tourism industry has been booming. On top of this, Thailand has been a regional leader in agriculture, automotive, and electronics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Business in Thailand is lucrative and promises a strong and resilient tourism industry that can be boosted even more by international business activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thailand\u2019s growing global presence in other sectors of the economy provide plenty of opportunities for growth in the nation. In terms of e-signatures, it\u2019s important to know where the law stands when you\u2019re signing on the dotted line in Thailand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to learn more about the legal compliance for electronic signatures in Thailand specifically and watch out for more in this series on Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, China, New Zealand, Australia, UK, Cayman Islands, and BVI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Rules<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Under Thai law, a written signature is not necessarily required for a valid contract \u2013 contracts are generally valid if legally competent parties reach an agreement, whether they agree verbally, electronically or in a physical paper document<\/strong> (Sections 7, 9, 13 of the E-Transactions Act). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The E-Transactions Act specifically confirms that contracts cannot be denied enforceability <\/strong>merely because they are concluded electronically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applicability of an Electronic Signature <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

To prove a valid contract, parties sometimes have to present evidence in court. In the absence of a QES, leading digital transaction management solutions can provide electronic records<\/strong> that are admissible in evidence under Section 11 of the E-Transactions Act, to support the existence, authenticity and valid acceptance of a contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enter business in the Land of Smiles with an ease of mind by understanding the above legal requirements for electronic signatures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use Cases for E-sign<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Instances where e-signatures are generally considered appropriate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n