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    Here’s the clear language breakdown — what must be in Thai, what can be English, and what’s best kept bilingual when doing a primary issuance of Class A shares in a Thai limited company.

🧭 Language Rules Summary (for Thai Co., Ltd.)


Document
Thai Version Required?
English Version?
Notes / Reason


Memorandum of Association (MOA)
✅ Yes
Optional (for reference)
Must be in Thai for DBD filing. The English copy has no legal standing.


Articles of Association (AOA)
✅ Yes
✅ Recommended bilingual
File only the Thai text with DBD. Keep a bilingual version for internal or foreign use.


EGM / AGM Notices
✅ Yes
✅ Optional
The official notice to shareholders must be in Thai (per CCC). Attach English version for clarity if foreign shareholder involved.


EGM / AGM Minutes
✅ Yes
✅ Optional
DBD filing requires Thai minutes. English copy optional.


Board Resolutions (Internal)
✅ Yes (if filed)
✅ Optional
If submitted to DBD, Thai is mandatory. If only internal, English is fine.


Board Resolutions (Internal only)
❌ Not required in Thai
✅ English allowed
If you don’t file them (e.g. approving subscription or allotment), English is fine.


Subscription Agreement
❌ Not required
✅ English or bilingual
Private contract; can be in English. Use bilingual if you want enforceability in Thai courts.


Share Transfer Deed (if used)
✅ Yes
✅ Bilingual advised
DBD form is in Thai. Keep bilingual if signed with foreign party.


Share Certificates
✅ Yes
✅ Bilingual optional
The legal certificate must be in Thai. You can add English below Thai text for clarity.


Share Register (Book of Members)
✅ Yes
✅ Bilingual optional
Required for inspection by DBD / auditors; Thai mandatory. You can maintain an English mirror copy.


List of Shareholders (Bor.Aor.Jor.5)
✅ Yes
❌ No
Government form — only Thai accepted.


Capital Increase Form (Bor.Aor.Jor.3)
✅ Yes
❌ No
DBD form — Thai only.


Company Affidavit (DBD-issued)
🏛️ DBD issues in Thai
❌ No
The government only provides Thai versions; English translation unofficial.


Shareholders’ Agreement (SHA)
❌ Not required
✅ English or bilingual
Private contract; you can choose language. Most foreign-led deals use English version with a Thai translation clause.


Bank Mandate / Signatory Resolution
✅ Yes
✅ Optional
Banks in Thailand require Thai for signatory documents.


Accounting Entries / Tax Filings
✅ Yes
❌ No
Thai-only for Revenue Department.


🗣️ Recommended Language Setup for You

Since you’re structuring an international deal and using AI to automate everything, here’s the smart way to maintain dual versions:


Document Type
Language Setup Recommendation


Filed with DBD or Thai authorities
Thai primary version (official); optional English for record.


Contracts between you and foreign investor
Bilingual (Thai + English), with clause: “In case of conflict, English version shall prevail.”


Internal corporate docs (board minutes, resolutions)
Draft in English for clarity, then generate Thai translation only for DBD filing or inspection.


Operational (bank, accountant, auditor)
Maintain Thai versions for every statutory doc; English mirrors for your AI system and investor reporting.


🧩 Example Practical Split


Folder
Contents
Language


/dbd-filing/
MOA, AoA, EGM Minutes, Shareholder List, Capital Increase Form
Thai only


/contracts/
SHA, Subscription Agreement
Bilingual (EN + TH)


/board/
Internal resolutions, Allotment approvals
English (for your team)


/certificates/
Share Certificate, Register
Thai (official) + English label underneath


/banking/
Director mandate, specimen signatures
Thai (required by banks)


/archive/
Combined bilingual pack for investor due diligence
Bilingual PDF
Document	Thai Version Required?	English Version?	Notes / Reason
Memorandum of Association (MOA)	✅ Yes	Optional (for reference)	Must be in Thai for DBD filing. The English copy has no legal standing.
Articles of Association (AOA)	✅ Yes	✅ Recommended bilingual	File only the Thai text with DBD. Keep a bilingual version for internal or foreign use.
EGM / AGM Notices	✅ Yes	✅ Optional	The official notice to shareholders must be in Thai (per CCC). Attach English version for clarity if foreign shareholder involved.
EGM / AGM Minutes	✅ Yes	✅ Optional	DBD filing requires Thai minutes. English copy optional.
Board Resolutions (Internal)	✅ Yes (if filed)	✅ Optional	If submitted to DBD, Thai is mandatory. If only internal, English is fine.
Board Resolutions (Internal only)	❌ Not required in Thai	✅ English allowed	If you don’t file them (e.g. approving subscription or allotment), English is fine.
Subscription Agreement	❌ Not required	✅ English or bilingual	Private contract; can be in English. Use bilingual if you want enforceability in Thai courts.
Share Transfer Deed (if used)	✅ Yes	✅ Bilingual advised	DBD form is in Thai. Keep bilingual if signed with foreign party.
Share Certificates	✅ Yes	✅ Bilingual optional	The legal certificate must be in Thai. You can add English below Thai text for clarity.
Share Register (Book of Members)	✅ Yes	✅ Bilingual optional	Required for inspection by DBD / auditors; Thai mandatory. You can maintain an English mirror copy.
List of Shareholders (Bor.Aor.Jor.5)	✅ Yes	❌ No	Government form — only Thai accepted.
Capital Increase Form (Bor.Aor.Jor.3)	✅ Yes	❌ No	DBD form — Thai only.
Company Affidavit (DBD-issued)	🏛️ DBD issues in Thai	❌ No	The government only provides Thai versions; English translation unofficial.
Shareholders’ Agreement (SHA)	❌ Not required	✅ English or bilingual	Private contract; you can choose language. Most foreign-led deals use English version with a Thai translation clause.
Bank Mandate / Signatory Resolution	✅ Yes	✅ Optional	Banks in Thailand require Thai for signatory documents.
Accounting Entries / Tax Filings	✅ Yes	❌ No	Thai-only for Revenue Department.
Document Type	Language Setup Recommendation
Filed with DBD or Thai authorities	Thai primary version (official); optional English for record.
Contracts between you and foreign investor	Bilingual (Thai + English), with clause: “In case of conflict, English version shall prevail.”
Internal corporate docs (board minutes, resolutions)	Draft in English for clarity, then generate Thai translation only for DBD filing or inspection.
Operational (bank, accountant, auditor)	Maintain Thai versions for every statutory doc; English mirrors for your AI system and investor reporting.
Folder	Contents	Language
`/dbd-filing/`	MOA, AoA, EGM Minutes, Shareholder List, Capital Increase Form	Thai only
`/contracts/`	SHA, Subscription Agreement	Bilingual (EN + TH)
`/board/`	Internal resolutions, Allotment approvals	English (for your team)
`/certificates/`	Share Certificate, Register	Thai (official) + English label underneath
`/banking/`	Director mandate, specimen signatures	Thai (required by banks)
`/archive/`	Combined bilingual pack for investor due diligence	Bilingual PDF