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.
How is the PDPA applied in Thailand?
The Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) in Thailand was announced as law on 27 May 2019. The enforcement of this law was postponed for three years to give businesses handling personal data time to prepare and manage the data in accordance with the law. The PDPA came into effect on 1 June 2022.
Promoting business activities of music festivals, sports festivals, and international events
To promote Thailand as a tourism hub and to assist with organizing world class events, the BOI issued Board of Investment Announcement No. Sor. 3/2567 dated 22 April 2024 regarding a new eligible activity, 10.8.11, Activity of organizing music festivals, sports festivals, and international events.
BOI incentives for the manufacture of circuit board and/or parts
On 22 April 2024, the BOI issued Board of Investment Announcement No. Sor. 4/2567 pursuant to Board of Investment Announcement No. 9/ 2565 dated 8 December 2023 regarding measures for promoting investment in industries which are important to the country’s development.
The Eastern Economic Corridor visa
The Thai Cabinet recently approved the Eastern Economic Corridor (“EEC”) visa and work permit programme to attract foreign specialists and executives in various fields to work within the EEC.
Employer of Record arrangements under Thai Labour Law
The evolution of the modern workforce has led to the adoption of diverse employment models, necessitating a deeper understanding of the legal frameworks governing employer-employee relationships. One such model that has gained prominence is the concept of the Employer of Record (“EOR”).