Thailand Law Blog
Abortion in Thailand: A New Law Coming into Effect
The Law at Present Article 301 of the current Criminal Code outlaws all abortions except when the pregnancy endangers the woman’s physical or mental health, she is less than 15 years old or a victim of rape, or when the unborn child is proven to possess serious deformities or disabilities. It imposes maximum imprisonment of […]
Working in Thailand as Foreign Entrepreneur
A foreigner who desires to make Thailand his or her home, but who may not be married to a Thai spouse or have a job offer from a Thai company, might consider starting a business enterprise in order to stay in the country. The idea is particularly attractive because, with a company in Thailand, one […]
Board of Investment Recommends New Investment Package
The Office of the Board of Investment is a government agency under the Office of the Prime Minister. Its core roles and responsibilities are to promote valuable investment, both investments into Thailand and Thai overseas investment. The Board of Investment (BOI) likewise aims to achieve sustainable growth in accordance with the sufficiency economy policy. In […]
Restrictions on Unfair Trade Practices in Franchise Businesses
Commissioner Santichai Santawanpas of the Office of Trade Competition Commission or OTCC announced last month that new guidelines on unfair trade practices of franchise businesses would be enforced starting February 4, 2020. He said that the change aims at ensuring good governance, establishing business practice standards, and protecting small-scale franchise holders from bigger ones. At […]
Bank of Thailand Announces Relaxation of Foreign Trading and Exchange Regulations
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) Act, B.E. 2485 sets out the objectives, the scope of working and organization structure of the Bank of Thailand in accordance with the international central banking standard in order to maintain the financial system, the financial institution system and the payment system stability and efficiency through transparency and accountable procedure. […]
Legal Protection of Online Banking in Thailand
The ways of the world have gone digital since the invention and phenomenal evolution of information technology. Doing business has easily been one of these ways and the ease, economy, competitiveness, and speed of digital operations have led industries, including banking, to use the internet or go online. Thailand is among those, which have kept […]
Legalization of Cannabis for Medical Use in Thailand
Regardless of the purpose, making cannabis available for the general public remains a highly controversial and debatable issue. Laws around the world either ban or restrict its cultivation, distribution, sale or use primarily because of its established adverse psychological effects. Until recent years, advocates for the narcotic are slowly gaining ground across several countries. Thailand […]
Tips on Buying Condominium Units in Thailand
Initially try and find a condominium unit(s) on your own based on the place/location/style that suits your needs and meets your taste within a budget that you are comfortable with. If you cannot find anywhere that suits you, contact a few property agents to help show you more properties from different developers either off-plan or […]
Recognition of Foreign Divorce for UK Citizens
In April 1988, the United Kingdom introduced amendments to its Family Law on the recognition of divorces granted to its citizens by foreign jurisdictions such as divorces granted in Thailand. The amendments set standards for the recognition of divorces obtained by means of proceedings, as well as those obtained by means other than by means […]
BOI and the Foreign Business Act
Foreign-owned companies that are registered in Thailand are eligible for promotion under the Board of Investment (BOI) Thailand. Furthermore, once BOI promotion has been granted, the promoted company may apply for a “Foreign Business Certificate” under Section 12, which allows majority foreign ownership specifically for companies promoted under the BOI. Nevertheless, the Foreign Business Certificate […]
