Thailand: Amendment to BOI Act to create new BOI benefits

In line with evolving trends in technology, certain entrepreneurs and retailers have started using online channels to sell alcoholic beverages, which makes it difficult to ensure the sale of such beverages is in accordance with existing laws ...

As the global travel industry continues to grapple with the effects of COVID-19, many companies are now beginning to seek protections under various insolvency regimes ...

Monetization of games has been fast evolving ...

A cabinet resolution has approved a draft Royal Decree on temporary exemption of PDPA enforcement for some organisations and businesses.

These projects are intended to help generate and distribute income to local communities and promote their participation in local power projects.

The Emergency Decree requires that electronic meetings follow the security protocols set forth under a notification from the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology.

A brief overview of the legal issues related to the development of a municipal solid waste to energy project.

What creditors need to know.

The decision of Thailand’s competition authorities will set a precedent regarding merger control and provide clarity on market definitions.

Thailand will continue to aggressively move forward with legislation that streamlines implementation of important PPP projects. This legislative trend presents new opportunities for foreign and local investors alike, with a focus particularly in Thailand’s infrastructure sector ...

A feed-in tariff scheme for power generated by community-based projects has been approved.

The two new incentives encourage companies to move from overseas to Thailand.

Guidelines on the conduct between wholesale and retail business operators and their trade partners announced by the Office of Trade Competition Commission.

The Act strengthens the law relating to the safety of products and services.

Business operators should ensure that their businesses comply with the PDPA.

The Amendment expands the ability of foreign arbitrators and representatives to act in arbitral proceedings.

A new notification requires parties who enter certain electronic transactions to pay stamp duty in cash.

Certain back office service businesses will no longer require a foreign business licence.

Update from Chandler MHM.

Corrupt practices, environmental breaches and merger filing are becoming more significant priorities for clients ...

Commentary on the latest developments in the Thai projects and energy sector ...

The enactment of these five Notifications represents a significant leap of progress.

In response to criticism, the government decided to amend the Emergency Decree on Managing of Foreigners with relaxed penalties ...

The Contract Committee of The Consumer Protection Board recently announced a new Notification which designates the lease of residential property as a “contract-controlled business”.

On 30th January 2018, the Ministry of Industry issued a new notification regarding prohibited actions for foreigners ...

A number of factors are making Thailand a target of choice for international and regional investment ...

National Anti-Corruption Commission Guidelines to Supplement Section 123/5 of the Organic Act on Counter Corruption ...

Part IX: Combination of Limited Companies ...

The National Council for Peace and Order has considered the lack of clarity on conditions, procedures and time limitations related to the laws governing business operations ...

There are a number of amendments to the current Civil Procedure Code (CPC) as part of its legal execution ...

A new Minerals Act (BE 2560 (2017) was published on March 2, 2017 and took effect on August 30, 2017 (180 days after the publication date) ...

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) issued an invitation to bid for the sale of electricity from Hybrid-Renewable Energy Small Power Producers (SPP) on 4 August 2017 ...

The Labor Protection Act B.E. 2541 (“LPA”) was first enacted in February 1998; the LPA has been amended several times ...

Value added tax (VAT) is an indirect, non-cumulative, consumption tax levied on the supply of goods or provision of services in Thailand ...

Due to the rapidly increasing number of foreign senior-citizens seeking Thailand as a retirement destination, Thailand’s Cabinet recently approved the ten-year retirement visa extension ...

On 24 March 2017, the National Legislative Assembly (the “NLA”) in Thailand passed the final reading of the draft Trade Competition Act ...

With a focus on the energy and natural resources sector, Chandler & Thong-ek Partner Ratana Poonsombudlert answers our questions on Thailand’s M&A present and future