Expert analysis on Thai business law, regulatory changes, and investment strategies for foreign companies operating in Thailand.
Thailand has become an increasingly attractive destination for healthcare, wellness and rehabilitation investment. Locations such as Koh Samui are particularly suitable for projects combining professional rehabilitation services, long-term recovery programmes,
A Thailand cannabis extract license is now out of reach for most foreign-owned companies. A ministerial regulation published in the Royal Gazette on 26 March 2026 took effect on 26
A major sporting final fills Bangkok stadiums. An official sponsor has paid tens of millions of baht for exclusivity. Then a rival brand blankets the surrounding streets with event-themed creative,
On 16 July 2026, Lex Bangkok’s litigation team attended proceedings before the Bangkok South Civil Court, representing a client in a high-value civil dispute. The attending legal team included the
Thailand’s business licensing reform has reached a turning point. On 8 July 2026, the government enacted the Facilitation of Licensing and Public Services Consideration Act B.E. 2569 (2026), a sweeping
Thailand has again tightened its company registration rules, and the 2026 changes for foreign-owned businesses are significant. On 19 July 2026, the Central Partnership and Company Registration Office issued Order
Thailand has taken its first concrete step toward regulating artificial intelligence in the communications sector. On 2 July 2026, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) released the Guidelines on
Thailand has raised the bar for corporate transparency. On 1 July 2026, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) brought a sweeping set of new oversight and disclosure obligations into force,
Thailand still wants your fashion factory, but it now pays best for the parts of the business that involve design, technology, and sustainability. Under the Board of Investment’s 2026 framework,
Thailand’s draft Sustainable Packaging Management Act will change how businesses handle packaging waste. The Pollution Control Department has drafted the law to make producers, importers, and brand owners financially and
Property transfer fees in Thailand just became cheaper to defer, but only for a select group of buyers. On 1 July 2026, the government published two Ministry of Interior notifications
Data center compliance in Thailand has entered a stricter phase. In June 2026, the Board of Investment (BOI) rewrote the conditions that govern promoted data-center projects, and the government signalled