Data Protection Officer in Thailand: 2026 PDPA Guide
Appointing a data protection officer in Thailand is no longer a box-ticking exercise. Since the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (PDPA) took full effect, the Office of the
Expert analysis on Thai business law, regulatory changes, and investment strategies for foreign companies operating in Thailand.
Appointing a data protection officer in Thailand is no longer a box-ticking exercise. Since the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (PDPA) took full effect, the Office of the
For food and beverage companies bringing innovative ingredients to market, Thailand novel food approval is often the single gate that decides whether a product can be sold at all. Any
Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property has clarified how copyright inheritance in Thailand works for digital content, following the death of Thai YouTuber Hlun Solo. In its guidance, the department confirmed
A hit song is two assets, not one — and confusing the two is the fastest way to lose control of it. Music copyright in Thailand rests on the Copyright
The Bor Tor 62 temporary work permit is a new instrument that lets an approved foreign national in Thailand prove lawful employment before the regular work permit is physically issued.
The new Thailand contractor blacklist rules sharply expand when contractors can be barred from future government projects. Thailand has approved these reforms to its public-procurement blacklisting regime. Published in the
Trademark squatting in Thailand has quietly cost foreign brands market share, negotiating leverage, and sometimes the right to use their own name in the Kingdom. Because Thailand grants trademark rights
Thai limited companies that involve foreign investment commonly use a 49/51 shareholding structure in Thailand. Under this structure, foreign shareholders hold 49% of the shares, while Thai shareholders hold the
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