Secure Your Online Presence in Thailand: A Guide to Domain Registration
This article will take you a deep dive into the general overview of domain registration in Thailand. It is not a substitute for legal advice, and the specific requirements may change. We recommend consulting with a Thai legal professional for the latest information.
In Thailand, domain registrations are handled by thnic.co.th. There are two main domain levels to consider:
- Second-Level Domain (SLD)
This is the top-level domain, like “.th” in “yourdomainname.th”. Registration periods are limited and require stricter eligibility criteria. - Third-Level Domain (3LD)
These domains come in various categories like “.co.th” for businesses or “.in.th” for individuals. Registration is open year-round with broader eligibility.
Eligibility for domain registration depends on the chosen level:
- Second-Level Domain: Only Thai citizens, Thai companies, or owners of the trademark registered in Thailand can register.
- Third-Level Domain
Eligibility is wider a Thai citizens, Thai companies, Foreigners with a Thai work permit, and Owners of trademarks registered in Thailand or abroad.
The required documents vary depending on your eligibility and chosen domain level. Here’s a general breakdown:
Second-Level Domain:
- Thai company: Company affidavit or VAT certificate
- Thai citizen: ID card
- Trademark owner: Thai trademark registration certificate
Third-Level Domain:
- Thai company: Company affidavit or VAT certificate
- Trademark owner: Trademark certificate (Thai or foreign)
The Ministry of Finance will lead the efforts to enact laws and establish operational guidelines to implement these measures, which include:
- Second-Level Domain:
- Application fee: 10,000 THB
- Registration fee (if accepted): 100,000 THB per year
- Third-Level Domain:
- Registration fee: 856 THB per year
- The domain name must exactly match your registered trademark for registration.
- Domain registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Feel free to contact us if you have questions about domain registration in Thailand at [email protected]
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Fabian, a founding partner of FRANK Legal & Tax, is a German-trained lawyer with expertise in corporate/commercial and real estate law, and litigation, and has been living and working in Thailand since 2005.
Fabian Doppler
Fabian is a founding partner of FRANK Legal & Tax. He focuses his practice on corporate / commercial and real estate law, as well as litigation. He is admitted to the Bar of Stuttgart, Germany, where he actively practiced law before coming to Thailand in 2005.
