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.
Recent Department of Business Development rulings on aspects of the Foreign Business Act
Whether the provision of staff benefits by a foreign company is a restricted business under the Foreign Business Act (”FBA”)
Amendment of Qualifications, Criteria and Conditions for Smart Visa
The Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI) has identified “S-Curve” target industries as part of its Thailand 4.0 policy. These industries represent sectors with high growth potential and innovation such as next-generation automotive, smart electronics, advanced agriculture and biotechnology, aerospace, and logistics.
Amendment of Qualifications, Criteria and Conditions for LTR Visa
The Office of Board of Investment announced the Announcement No.Por. 3/2025 regarding the amendment of Qualifications, Criteria and Conditions for a special long-term residence visa (“LTR Visa”) under a measure to stimulate the economy and investment by attracting the foreigner with high-potential
Labour Protection Act Amended to Recognize Remote Work and Employee’s Right to Refuse Communication
On 19 March 2023, the Thai government announced Labour Protection Act (No. 8), 2023
(“the Amended Act”) to amend the Labour Protection Act, 1998 ("the LPA”). The Amended Act will take effect on 18 April 2023.
(“the Amended Act”) to amend the Labour Protection Act, 1998 ("the LPA”). The Amended Act will take effect on 18 April 2023.
Changes in the law regarding business combinations
Several changes in the Civil and Commercial Code (“the CCC”) became effective on 7 February 2023. These include minimum requirements for promoters and shareholders for incorporating a limited company, as well as changes in business combinations for limited companies in Thailand.