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    Loan Agreement Template Guide

    Essential provisions for personal and business loan agreements under Thai law.

    Updated:
    Legal Basis: Civil and Commercial Code Sections 650-656Est. Cost: THB 3,000–10,000 for lawyer-drafted agreement

    When to Use

    When lending or borrowing money in Thailand, whether personal or commercial.

    Key Clauses

    Principal Amount

    essential

    Exact amount lent, currency, and disbursement method.

    Interest Rate

    essential

    Maximum 15% per annum for non-licensed lenders. Compound interest prohibited.

    Repayment Schedule

    essential

    Due dates, installment amounts, and acceptable payment methods.

    Collateral / Security

    recommended

    Description of any collateral pledged. Registration requirements.

    Default & Remedies

    essential

    Definition of default events and lender's remedies including acceleration.

    Prepayment Terms

    optional

    Whether borrower can prepay and any penalties.

    Warnings

    Loans exceeding THB 2,000 must be in writing to be enforceable (Civil Code §653).

    Interest exceeding 15% per annum is void for non-licensed lenders.

    Compound interest (interest on interest) is prohibited under Thai law.

    Loan sharks operating without a license face criminal penalties.

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    When a matter involves investigation, arrest, detention, litigation, or regulatory action, professional legal representation becomes essential.

    Anglo Siam Legal provides experienced legal services across Thailand for both Thai nationals and foreigners.

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