Expert analysis on Thai business law, regulatory changes, and investment strategies for foreign companies operating in Thailand.
Thailand has a strong market for privately managed holiday villas. In destinations such as Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Pattaya, Hua Hin, and Chiang Mai, owners advertise villas through booking platforms,
When a contractor has abandoned your villa project in Thailand, you can be left with an unfinished building, exposed materials, unpaid subcontractors, and safety risks. The losses add up fast.
Buying an established hotel, restaurant, villa-management company, beach club, spa, or tour operation in Koh Samui can look far more convenient than starting a new venture from scratch. The premises
Many foreign companies serve customers in Thailand without ever setting up a local office. Yet under Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), that same cross-border reach can create a hard
Can Thai authorities prosecute a foreign national who produces counterfeit Thai banknotes in another country? What happens when a Thai citizen commits assault while living abroad? Many people assume that
Late defence filing in Thailand often triggers real panic for foreign defendants. Many assume that missing the deadline to file a defence automatically means they lose the case. Fortunately, that
Guaranteed rental returns in Phuket, Samui, or Ko Pha-ngan in Thailand commonly feature in the marketing of condominiums, villas, resort residences, and other investment properties. Under these programmes, a developer,
Direct marketing in Thailand sits at the intersection of two regimes that many international businesses underestimate: the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (PDPA) and the Direct Sales and
Thailand consistently ranks among the world’s most appealing places to retire, and in 2026 it was again named the top retirement destination in Asia. Warm weather, world-class healthcare, and a
Thailand permanent residence is one of the most valuable — and most overlooked — legal statuses available to foreign nationals in the Kingdom. Unlike a visa, which must be renewed
The Bank of Thailand is moving to tighten how money flows through the financial system, and the emerging Thailand cash controls could reach far beyond ordinary account holders. Under measures
Handling data subject access requests in Thailand is about to become far more prescriptive. In July 2026, the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) finalized a notification that spells out exactly