Under the Thai Foreign Business Act (“FBA”), A.D. 1999, foreigners who engage in certain business sectors, including any service business, require a Foreign Business License (“FBL”) to operate legally. However, under the new Ministerial Regulation of the Ministry of Commerce, a Regional Office is not considered a restricted business under the Foreign Business Act (FBA)….
The Thailand Elite Visa is a long-term Thai visa provided to Thailand Privilege Card members offering benefits and residency in Thailand for a set period of time, often with the option to renew the visa. The program is managed by the Thailand Privilege Card Company Limited, under the Ministry of Tourism and Sport. The Thailand…
One of the most important areas of regulation in the acquisition of a company is the purchase price provisions. This is an extremely complex issue in which various aspects have to be considered. In addition, the opposing perspectives of buyer and seller have to be reconciled. In this respect, various basic models and approaches have…
In this article we discuss the topic of e-signatures and electronic transactions in Thailand based on our experience. For reasons which we will cover in our article, it is often best to seek legal advice before using e-signatures in the Kingdom. Electronic signature has been recognized by law in Thailand since 2001, with the Electronic…
Do you need a work permit to do business in Thailand? Or are you making a visa application or renewal to ensure you can continue to work in Thailand? Can you enter Thailand now during COVID-19? Despite travel restrictions, it is still possible to obtain a visa. The Immigration and Work Permits team here at…
While Thailand slides deeper and deeper into economic crisis, the government’s national development plan “Thailand 4.0”, which was already launched in 2016, remains one of strategies for recovery and progress. Thailand 4.0 was implemented to enhance the worldwide competitiveness of Thailand’s business environment and drive the digitalization of its government to provide its citizens and…
Thai business media have reported that sources in the Thai government leaked information stating that laws and regulations on land ownership for foreigners could be set to change, so foreigners would have the option to buy and own a detached house, including the land on which the house is built,
It is our great pleasure to announce that FRANK Legal & Tax has been named as one of the top law firms in Thailand on The Thaiger. The Thaiger debuted in Phuket in October 2016 as a new FM radio station for the island. Thaiger Pte Ltd is currently registered in Singapore and offers the…
Trademarks are used to identify and protect a particular product or service. Companies often invest a significant amount of money in introducing and establishing a trademark. To protect this investment, based on our experience, it is essential to grant exclusive use to the investor. In general, there are two different ways to protect a trademark…
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The enforcement date of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), 1 June 2021, is postponed by another year. On 5 May 2021, the Thai Cabinet has approved a resolution to postpone the enforcement of the Personal Data Protection At (PDPA) for one more year. Although the new effective date is not formally announced yet, the…
On 10 April 2021, Thailand made significant changes to the statutory interest rate framework for the first time as the interest rates specified in the Civil and Commercial Code (“CCC”) have been enforced for almost a decade. The trigger for the change in the interest rate was due to Covid-19’s recent impact on the Thai…
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