Expert analysis on Thai business law, regulatory changes, and investment strategies for foreign companies operating in Thailand.
The Factory Act in Thailand governs almost every manufacturing operation in the country, yet many foreign investors only discover its full reach after an inspection or a compliance notice arrives.
A lawsuit can take years to reach final judgment in Thailand, and a determined opponent can hide assets, sell disputed property, or keep selling counterfeit goods long before a verdict
For years, Thailand competed for foreign capital chiefly on tax holidays and headline incentives. That playbook is changing. The Board of Investment (BOI) has shifted its focus to the Thailand
Labor disputes in Thailand can escalate quickly, and a single mishandled dismissal can expose a company to back wages, statutory interest, and even criminal penalties. For foreign employers, the risk
The Thailand Lemon Law has cleared a major hurdle. On 16 June 2026, the Cabinet approved the draft Liability for Defective Goods Act, proposed by the Office of the Consumer
Child custody in Thailand follows the Civil and Commercial Code, and the rules often surprise foreign parents. Thai courts decide custody on one principle above all others: the welfare of
GDA labeling in Thailand is a mandatory front-of-pack requirement that catches many food businesses by surprise. When you register a packaged food with the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA),
A prenuptial agreement in Thailand is far more than a precaution. For foreign nationals marrying a Thai partner, it defines how a couple treats assets, debts, and business interests. The
Franchise law in Thailand rarely makes headlines, yet it quietly governs some of the country’s most valuable consumer brands. Thailand has no single Franchise Act. Instead, a network of contract,
Thailand’s electronic transactions law is heading for its biggest rewrite in more than two decades. In May 2026, the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) released a fully redrafted Electronic Transactions
Getting severance pay in Thailand wrong is one of the most expensive mistakes a foreign employer can make. The Labour Protection Act treats statutory severance as a non-negotiable entitlement, and
Thailand EV incentives are entering their most consequential redesign since the country launched its electric vehicle push. In June 2026, the Finance Ministry shelved a long-debated car trade-in scheme. In