Legal Section - Doing Business
You will find here a series of summaries providing an overview of useful legal regulations, processes and legal issues for Doing Business in Thailand.
Anti-nominee measures under the Department of Business Development rules and immigration bureau rules
30 October 2026
Thailand’s enforcement against the use of Thai nationals as “nominees” for foreign investors has recently intensified through parallel actions by both the Immigration Bureau and the Department of Business Development (DBD).
Unlocking foreign business restrictions
30 October 2026
On 28 August 2026, the Ministerial Regulation Prescribing Service Businesses Not Subject to Foreign Business License (No. 5), B.E. 2569 (2026), was promulgated to facilitate and reduce business restrictions for foreign investors in Thailand. It added categories of service businesses that foreigners can operate immediately without needing to apply for a Foreign Business License (FBL). This reflects market readiness and the promotion of operational agility for multinational corporate groups.
THIM and Thailand’s digital arrival process: What foreign travellers and employers need to know
24 September 2026
In August 2026, Thailand’s Immigration Bureau launched the Thailand Immigration Management (THIM) platform, a mobile application that provides access to selected immigration services, including the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC). The launch forms part of the government’s broader move towards digital immigration services.
BOI introduces quarterly project progress reporting requirement
27 August 2026
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has introduced a significant change to its project monitoring requirements for BOI-promoted companies. Under the updated regulations, companies that have been granted BOI promotion but have not yet obtained a Full Operation License are now required to submit Project Progress Reports on a quarterly basis through the BOI e-Monitoring System.
Extended reduced land transfer and mortgage registration fees
27 August 2026
To support the recovery of Thailand’s real estate sector, enhance economic liquidity, and improve access to homeownership for the public, the Cabinet has approved the Ministry of Interior’s proposal to extend the reduction of transfer and mortgage registration fees for real estate transactions. The extended measure is effective from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.