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FRANK Legal & Tax supports German Help Association

We are proud to announce that FRANK Legal & Tax Ltd. sponsored the German Help Association event at the Fest der Deutschen which was held on 11th March 2017, Ballroom at Plaza Athenee Hotel. German Help is an association that primarily assists German nationals who encounter problems while staying in Thailand. The Association also offers…

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BOI Privileges 2017

The Thai Board of Investment (BOI) has introduced its new policy for incentives for qualified investment projects. Under the new policy, following tax and non-tax incentives may be granted to successful applicants: Exemption of corporate income tax for up to 15 years Exemption of import duties: on machinery raw or essential materials imported for use…

Extension of Capital Expenditure Corporate Tax Deduction

Under the Royal Decree No. 604 of 2016 (B.E. 2559), tax benefits were given to companies or partnership’s expenses of domestic investment. On 24th January 2017, the cabinet approved a one year extension of this tax measure, that is for the period from 1st January 2017 until 21st December 2017. It should be noted that…

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Prenuptial Agreement

Many foreigners living in Thailand meet their future spouses here and get married in Thailand. And to deal with potential legal issues in advance, the couples often chose to enter into a prenuptial agreement (often referred to as “prenup”).   According to the Thai Civil and Commercial Code (“CCC”), the prenup agreement is valid when…

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Corporate Social Responsibility

FRANK Legal & Tax has offset its Corporate Carbon Footprint 2016 by supporting Gold Standard high-quality carbon mitigation projects.   FRANK Legal & Tax takes on responsibility for climate protection and is a climate neutral company. Together with the climate protection partner ARKTIK the CO2 emissions from its corporate activities were calculated and afterwards neutralized…

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The daily minimum wage in Thailand increases in 2017

Starting from 1 January 2017, the daily minimum wage in Thailand will increase by 1.7% to 3.3% (amount depending on province) in most provinces of Thailand. This increase has been approved by Central Wage Committee on 19 October 2016. ML Puntrik Smiti, Labour Ministry permanent secretary, stated that eight provinces will maintain a minimum salary…

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Termination of Employment : Part III – Lay-Off Termination

What are the definitions of “termination” and “lay-off”? Termination of employment is an employee’s departure from a job. Termination may be voluntary on the employee’s part, or it may be at the hands of the employer, often in the form of dismissal (firing) or a layoff. Dismissal or firing is generally thought to be the…

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Termination of Employment : Part II – Dismissal of an employee

  What are the definitions of “termination” and “dismissal”?   Termination of employment is an employee’s departure from a job. Termination may be voluntary on the employee’s part, or it may be at the hands of the employer, often in the form of dismissal (firing) or a layoff. Dismissal or firing is generally thought to…

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Two Months Deadline For Unlicensed Hotel In Phuket

Unlicensed hotel in Phuket were given a deadline to do the required registrations before 31st January 2017 by Chokchai Dejamornthan, Phuket Governor. If they do not comply, owners may have to confront legal action. Mr. Chokchai also said that according to Provincial Administration’s information there are only 424 licensed hotels in Phuket while an estimation…

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Termination of Employment : Part I – Warning Letter to Employee

A warning letter is useful to confirm and address a performance or conduct issue with an employee. Such performance issues may include, for example: violating work rules or regulations or disobeying the employer’s orders; continuously coming too late to workplace; insults against employer or colleagues; too frequent sick leave; alcohol on workplace; unexcused absence; work…

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