LEGAL STATUS OF SIN-SOD (BRIDE PRICE) IN THAI LAW

Abstract

Sin-Sod agreement is a contract of particular nature which is not a reciprocal contract, in nature of specific contract, and it is not an agreement of gift which is a non-reciprocal contract. Sin-Sod agreement has purpose of transferring property with a view to remuneration the bride’s presents for having her daughter getting married. However, It does not impose any obligation on the contracting party who receives the gift. Therefore, the Sin-Sod agreement is a contract which the law specifically provides in Section 1437 and it’s specific consequence is already provided.