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.
New measurements for promoting local SMEs and tourism businesses in second tier provinces
On 19 May 2025, the Board of Investment approved new measurements for promoting local SMEs and tourism businesses in Second Tier Provinces.
Online registration platform for registered partnerships and limited companies
To promote online business registration, the Department of Business Development (the “DBD”) is launching “DBD Biz Regist”, a new digital platform to register legal entities such as registered partnerships and limited companies.
New Thailand Digital Arrival Card
Starting 1 May 2025, Thailand’s Immigration Bureau will launch a new Thailand Digital Arrival Card (“TDAC”) system for international travellers coming to Thailand. This digital form will replace the traditional paper-based TM6 form.
Amendments to work permit regulations for foreigners in Thailand
The Cabinet has approved amendments to work permit regulations, aiming to alleviate administrative burdens on foreign workers and employers. The Ministry of Labour’s proposed changes seek to modernise the current system, which has been criticised for its inefficiency.
Implementation of the Employee Welfare Fund: Contribution collection, membership conditions, and compliance requirements
The Royal Gazette has published the Royal Decree Prescribing the Commencement Period for the Collection of Contributions to the Employee Welfare Fund, B.E. 2567 (2024) and the Ministerial Regulations Specifying the Contribution Rates for the Employee Welfare Fund, B.E. 2567 (2024).