Thailand Launches Mandatory Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) for Foreign Travelers Starting May 2025 Effective May 1, 2025, Thailand will officially launch the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), a new requirement for all foreign nationals entering the country. This initiative replaces the paper-based TM6 arrival card, in an attempt to modernize the nation’s immigration procedures. The…
Real Estate Deals with Cryptocurrency As Thailand’s real estate market continues to attract both local and international investors, the rise of cryptocurrency has introduced an innovative payment option for property purchases. Leading developers like Sansiri, Origin Property, and Ananda Development have actively pursued solutions to enable cryptocurrency payments for Thai condominiums. However, while demand for…
Overview of Mergers and Their Importance Mergers represent a fundamental aspect of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and have become increasingly important for corporate restructuring and growth strategies in Thailand. The process involves the combination of two or more companies into a single entity, with the aim of enhancing operational efficiency, expanding market presence, and strengthening…
A Deep Dive into German Corporate Law On 23rd March 2025, Fabian Doppler, Managing Partner of FRANK Legal & Tax, delivered a guest lecture at the NIDA (National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand on German Corporate Law. As the sole lecturer, Mr. Doppler provided post-graduate students with a comprehensive overview of the historical evolution of…
Key Legal, Tax, and Compliance Considerations for Share Acquisitions in Thailand Acquiring shares in a target company is a common and effective method for executing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Thailand. This approach allows an investor or acquiring company to assume control of the target company by purchasing either a majority or the entirety of…
Thailand’s Minimum Wage Adjustment in 2025: Provincial Variations and Economic Impact On December 23, 2024, Thailand’s Minimum Wage Committee announced the adjustment of the minimum wage, effective January 1, 2025. This minimum wage varies by province and now ranges between 337 and 400 Baht per day. This adjustment benefits a total of 3,760,697 workers across…
BOI Opens More Land Opportunities for Foreign Businesses The Thai Board of Investment (BOI) recently announced updated regulations regarding land ownership for foreign companies. These new rules, outlined in Notification No. 16/2567 (Criteria for Granting Permission to Foreign Juristic Person Receiving Investment Promotion to Own Land for Establishment of Offices and Residences), came into effect…
Streamline Cross-Border Estate Planning with Separate Wills for Each Jurisdiction For individuals with assets spread across multiple countries, estate planning can become a complex process, especially when considering how different jurisdictions handle wills and probate. If this situation applies to you or your clients, it may be beneficial to consider drafting separate wills for each…
Understanding the importance of a Tax Identification Number (TIN) for foreigners in Thailand, including requirements, exemptions, and legal implications. Foreigners who are required to pay taxes in Thailand must obtain a Tax Identification Number (TIN) to comply with local tax regulations. This obligation applies to both individuals and legal entities earning income in Thailand through…
New Regulation on Condominium Reservation Contracts in Thailand On October 3, 2024, the Contract Committee of Thailand’s Office of the Consumer Protection Board published a new regulation that prescribes the form of reservation contracts for selling condominium units. Known as the Notification Prescribing the Business of Selling Condominium Units Through Reservations as a Contract-Controlled Business…
Exploring Long-Term Stay Options in Thailand: Insights from the GTCC Workshop On 20 November 2024, Mr. Andreas Seela, Associate at FRANK Legal & Tax, served as a featured speaker at the GTCC SME Focus Group workshop held at the Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok Sukhumvit 20. The event brought together 20 SME members for an in-depth…
Celebrating Our Recognition as a Legal Influencer We are excited to announce that FRANK Legal & Tax has been acknowledged as a Leading Firm in the Lexology Legal Influencers Q3 2024 for Future of Legal Services in Asia Pacific. Additionally, Mr. Fabian Doppler, our Managing Partner, has been recognized as a Leading Author in the…
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