Peangpanor Boonklum, PTT
May 3, 2018
One of the most prominent corporate lawyers in Thailand, PTT’s head of legal spoke to the In-House Community’s Tim Gilkison …
New Mining Regulations for Thailand
April 10, 2018
On 30th January 2018, the Ministry of Industry issued a new notification regarding prohibited actions for foreigners …
Trademark Enforcement and Protection Systems in Thailand
February 21, 2018
Aggressive marketing and the role social media plays in promoting products are continuously changing and expanding throughout the world …
Data Protection and Cyber Security Law in Thailand
February 14, 2018
It is perceived that Thailand does not have adequate protection covering this very fast developing environment …
Mergers and acquisitions in Thailand
January 26, 2018
A number of factors are making Thailand a target of choice for international and regional investment …
Thailand Anti-Corruption Update
January 2, 2018
National Anti-Corruption Commission Guidelines to Supplement Section 123/5 of the Organic Act on Counter Corruption …
Amendment to the Thai Civil and Commercial Code
December 13, 2017
Part IX: Combination of Limited Companies …
Thailand: Amendment to the Public Company Act
November 15, 2017
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 …
Thailand: The Act on the Amendment to the Civil Procedure Code (No. 30) B.E. 2560 (2017)
October 23, 2017
There are a number of amendments to the current Civil Procedure Code (CPC) as part of its legal execution …
Projects & Energy Special Report: Thailand: New Minerals Act
October 13, 2017
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) …
Thailand: ERC Announcement – Purchase of Electricity From Hybrid-Renewable Energy Small Power Producers
September 27, 2017
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 …
Thailand: New Amendment to the Labor Law
September 20, 2017
The Labor Protection Act B.E. 2541 (“LPA”) was first enacted in February 1998; the LPA has been amended several times …
Thailand: Extension of the Reduced VAT Rate
August 29, 2017
Value added tax (VAT) is an indirect, non-cumulative, consumption tax levied on the supply of goods or provision of services in Thailand …
Thailand: Ten year visa extension
July 24, 2017
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 …
Thailand: The New Trade Competition Act
May 12, 2017
On 24 March 2017, the National Legislative Assembly (the “NLA”) in Thailand passed the final reading of the draft Trade Competition Act …
Thailand: Amendment to BOI Act to create new BOI benefits
March 7, 2017
The Thai government has recently been promoting “Thailand 4.0”, which refers to creative and innovative industries … as a master plan to pull Thailand out of the middle-income trap and toward becoming a high-income country …
Thailand’s Act on Digital Development for Economy and Society Comes into Force
February 22, 2017
Thailand has finally enacted the Act on Digital Development for Economy and Society B.E. 2560 (A.D. 2017) (“Digital Development Act”). It was published in the Royal Gazette on 24th January 2017 and has been effective on and from 25th January 2017…
20-Year IP Roadmap for Thailand 4.0
February 22, 2017
On 26th January 2017, the Department of Intellectual Property (“DIP”) finally released the 20-Year IP Roadmap to reform the Thai intellectual property system to be in line with the strategy of driving the country to “Thailand 4.0”, which focuses on an economy based on innovation and intelligence …
M&A Special Report
January 9, 2017
M&A Special Report In this month’s M&A issue we shine a light on two of the region’s biggest economies: China and India. First, we examine how China’s overseas acquisition frenzy is facing a backlash from regulators at home and abroad. Then we move to India and look at opportunities to invest in an e-commerce market that grew by a whopping 30 percent from 2011 to the end of 2015 and is expected to have doubled again during 2016. Phoenix Legal explores the legal landscape for investors.
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto and Chandler & Thong-ek announce integration of their Thai practices
September 7, 2016
One of the top Japanese firms, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto (MHM) has announced that they will be integrating their Thailand practice with Chandler & Thong-ek Law Offices Limited. …
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto and Chandler & Thong-ek announce integration of their Thai practices
September 7, 2016
One of the top Japanese firms, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto (MHM) has announced that they will be integrating their Thailand practice with Chandler & Thong-ek Law Offices Limited. …
Amendments to the Copyright Law to Cope with the Digital Technology
February 17, 2016
Thailand passed two amendments to make the country’s copyright law more relevant and more practical in the age of digital technology.
Energising Thailand’s M&A sector
January 19, 2016
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
Energising Thailand’s M&A sector
January 19, 2016
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
Fund marketing in Thailand under the ASEAN Collective Investment Scheme
January 12, 2016
Looking at the ASEAN Collective Investment Scheme, Kowit Somwaiya and Vincent Birot of LawPlus Ltd. state why they feel ASEAN offers investment funds terrific opportunities going forward, as well as noting what ASEAN has planned for the near future.
Thailand is no Cloudy for Cloud
January 8, 2016
This note highlights the law and investment promotion applicable to cloud computing services in Thailand.
Patent Assignment in Thailand
December 16, 2015
It is possible to assign a registered patent or a pending patent application in Thailand. This article gives a summary of the basis on which this can be done.
More Investment Promotion for SMEs in Special Economic Zones in Thailand
November 27, 2015
The Board of Investment Promotion has established additional incentives for SMEs investing in SEZs to encourage investments in the border areas of Thailand.
Tax Cuts to Boost Economy in Thailand
November 4, 2015
Thailand approved a fiscal stimulus package to boost the SMEs and revive the real estate markets. The decree reducing the transfer fee for the sale of real property and the mortgage registration fee took effect on 29 October 2015.
The Licensing Facilitation Act of Thailand
July 23, 2015
The Licensing Facilitation Act, effective from 21st July 2015, will enhance the transparency and accountability of the government procedures and boost Thailand’s competitiveness and the investor’s confidence …
APAC Employment Update
December 12, 2014
Employment updates from China, India, Japan, Thailand and Mongolia …