Essential Update for Online Retailers: Navigating the E-Commerce Regulations 2026.
PREAMBLE: If you are operating an online business, ensure your enterprise is protected and compliant. According to the latest mandate from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC), registering for an E-Commerce License (E-Trust) is a mandatory requirement for all operators. This measure is designed to enhance consumer confidence and ensure your business operates in …
Update from Thailand DIP: Reclassification of Goods under the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification (Effective 2026)
The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) of Thailand has announced the reclassification of certain goods under the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification, (NCL 13), which will take effect in 2026. This update aligns Thailand’s trademark classification system with the latest international standards and may affect both pending and future trademark applications. Key changes …
Legal Insight: In-depth Analysis of the Risks of Operating a Cannabis Business in Thailand and Mitigation Strategies
Cannabis Legal History in Thailand Thailand has a long and complex relationship with cannabis. Historically, cannabis (ganja) was widely used for medical, culinary, and cultural purposes. For centuries, Thai traditional medicine employed cannabis extracts as remedies for pain relief, appetite stimulation, and treatment of various ailments.
New Legal Guardrails for Thailand’s Wellness Industry
On 26 September 2025, a Notification concerning consumer protection in “wellness services” was promulgated in the Royal Gazette. This legal instrument marks a milestone: it imposes clearer obligations and restrictions on wellness-service providers, and strengthens consumers’ rights in an industry long characterized by ambiguity.
In depth Analysis of the Risk of Doing Cannabis Business in Thailand and Strategies for Mitigation
Cannabis Legal History in Thailand Thailand has a long and complex relationship with cannabis. Historically, cannabis (ganja) was widely used for medical, culinary, and cultural purposes. For centuries, Thai traditional medicine employed cannabis extracts as remedies for pain relief, appetite stimulation, and treatment of various ailments.
Scrutiny Guidelines to Prevent Land Holding for the Benefit of Foreigners
Thailand generally prohibits foreign nationals from owning land. However, there are notable exceptions that allow land ownership under specific conditions. For instance, a foreigner may acquire land for residential purposes if they invest a legally prescribed minimum amount. Additionally, land ownership may be granted under special laws, such as those related to investment promotion privileges.
Managing and Preservation of Evidence for Criminal Case in Myanmar
IN BRIEF In Myanmar, the law enforcement agencies and the courts have the duties and responsibilities to manage and preserve the evidence for criminal cases. Police force is responsibilities for investigating and authority to seize the evidence.
Plants Varieties, Its registration, and the Protection of Rights
IN BRIEF Developers or breeders who invest in the plant variety development process should be legally protected.
Thailand Petroleum 25th Onshore Bidding Round: Invitation for Petroleum Exploration and Production Rights
IN BRIEF The Ministry of Energy has announced a new 25th bid-round of applications for petroleum exploration and production rights,
Key Guidelines on RoPA Exemptions for Small Enterprises
IN BRIEF The Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (“PDPA”) exempted small enterprises from the obligation to create, record, and retain a Record of Processing Activities (“RoPA”) under Sections 39 and 40.