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.
Registering for the BOI's Single Window System
5 August 2025
The Board of Investment (BOI) has announced an important update to its electronic system: the Single Window System for visa and work permit.
New BOI regulations for expatriate employment in Thailand (Full Details)
22 July 2025
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has introduced significant new regulations, detailed in Announcement No. Por. 8/2568 (“the Announcement”), which will take effect on 1 October 2025 for all projects receiving BOI promotion.
Extension of walk-in registrations for registered partnerships and limited companies
22 July 2025
The Department of Business Development (the “DBD”) will extend walk-in registration services from 1 July 2025 to 1 January 2026. However, legal entities may also register through the online platform “DBD Biz Regist.”
New BOI Regulations for Expatriate Employment in Thailand (Summary)
4 July 2025
The Board of Investment (BOI) has introduced significant new regulations, detailed in Announcement No. Por. 8/2568 (“the Announcement”), which will take effect on October 1, 2568 (2025) for all projects receiving BOI promotion. These regulations aim to strike a balance between fostering economic growth and promoting local employment and skill development. They meticulously adjust the criteria for approving foreign personnel positions, their placement, and extensions under Sections 25 and 26 of the Investment Promotion Act B.E. 2520. Applicants for individual placement or renewal of their visa and work permit must compliance with new requirement as follows :
Draft ministerial regulation to increase unemployment benefits
The Thai Cabinet has officially approved a Draft Ministerial Regulation on Criteria and Rates for Unemployment Benefits, as proposed by the Ministry of Labour. This regulation aims to provide greater financial support to those experiencing unemployment. The draft has been reviewed by the Office of the Council of State and will be passed into law soon.