Section 872
Cancellation before the risk begins Draft heading, not yet reviewed by the firm
Title 20: Insurance Chapter 2: Indemnity Insurance Part 1: General Provisions
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Statutory text (Thai original)
ก่อนเริ่มเสี่ยงภัย ผู้เอาประกันภัยจะบอกเลิกสัญญาเสียก็ได้ แต่ผู้รับประกันภัยชอบที่จะได้เบี้ยประกันภัยกึ่งจำนวน
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English translation
Before the risk begins, the insured may cancel the contract; but the insurer is entitled to one half of the premium.
ThaiLawOnline translation, written from the Thai original and verified
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Section 872 is part of Book 3 (Specific Contracts) of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code. This entry is awaiting firm-authored commentary; the statutory text above is verbatim from the Office of the Council of State (OCS Krisdika) Thai source. The English translation is ThaiLawOnline's own, written from the Thai original and verified against it. Always rely on the Thai original for legal proceedings.
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Civil and Commercial Code, s. 872 (Thailand) -
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ป.พ.พ. มาตรา 872 -
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