Mandating registered offices for foreign e-commerce operators and implementing new regulations aim to promote fair competition and enhance market integrity. Thailand is set to implement new regulations requiring foreign e-commerce operators to establish registered offices within the country under the forthcoming digital platform service law. This move, announced by the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA),…
Thai Citizenship Made Clear: Key Steps and Legal Requirements for a Successful Application Applying for Thai citizenship involves meeting a set of stringent criteria designed to ensure applicants’ good integration into Thai society. The Nationality Act BE 2551 (2008) mainly governs Thai citizenship and provides three main routes to acquire it: The following will focus…
New 10-year visa aims to attract top talent and foster growth in targeted industries within Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor In order to enhance Thailand’s economic landscape, the cabinet has approved a special 10-year visa tailored for executives and experts working within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). As we have discussed earlier, the initiative aims to attract specialists in targeted…
Properties in Thailand do not serve only as investment assets but also as residences and business premises, attracting both locals and foreigners.  While Thai law still restricts foreigners from owning certain estates in Thailand, ownership is not the sole means of leveraging property in Thailand. Thai legal framework offers various alternatives for individuals, including foreigners,…
As part of the steady economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, Thailand is gradually attracting tourists back into the country. Due to the increased number of visitors, short-term rentals through platforms such as Airbnb, including daily rentals, are in high demand
When the owner of residential property changes, the last step after the visit to the land office and the receipt of the money is crucial: the handover of the keys; after this, the previous owner moves out, and the buyer moves in. At this point, all documents are handed over, a joint tour of the house is made, and meter readings and defects are noted. It makes sense to draw up a protocol for the handover of possession so that the sale of the house does not have any repercussions. We have summarized what you should pay attention to in the house handover protocol.
FRANK Legal & Tax hosted a seminar on BOI Promotion for Tech Startups, attended by a full house of businesspeople working in the tech and digital sectors in Bangkok. The event provided an opportunity to explore BOI promotion related to the tech industry in Thailand and gave insights into the various BOI categories that are…
Starting a Business in Thailand is much easier when the Board of Investment (BOI) promotes you. Our next event will provide an opportunity to explore the BOI promotions related to the tech industry in Thailand. Our experienced Lawyers will be starting with a big-picture view of foreign business licensing in Thailand, which will be followed…
FRANK Legal & Tax will be holding another of our regular free events, designed to support the business community in Bangkok. The upcoming event will provide an opportunity to explore the topic of starting a business in Thailand. Starting a new business can be both exciting and challenging, particularly in a foreign country. By attending…
In Q4 2017, the Bangkok condominium market grew steadily, particularly in the downtown area of the city. The number of new properties launched in 2017 overall also grew year on year by, with a 51% increase compared to 2016. Bangkok’s condominium market is likely to continue to grow in the future, given the many new…
The Central Administrative Court has ruled against an environmental impact assessment (EIA) report of a high-end condominium development in the Bangkok Lumpini area, because it did not comply with the building control law and related regulations. The lawsuit was comprised of a group of 23 people and four agencies including the committee on building, land…
FRANK Legal & Tax is pleased to announce that we have started a “MeetUp” group. The Group aims to to create a forum for entrepreneurs and business start-ups where information can be obtained and ideas can be exchanged. To see our profile and join, visit: https://www.meetup.com/Establishing-a-Company-in-Thailand/ Our MeetUp events are planned to take place on a regular…
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