International arbitration and the circle of control – a look at the psychological benefits of arbitration and the status of arbitration in Thailand
There are often many reasons cited as to why international arbitration should be the preferred method of dispute resolution for parties: it can be quicker, cheaper, the process is private, the award is final and the parties have more autonomy over the process. Whilst some of these factors are debatable (especially in highly complex commercial …
Termination of Employment in Thailand
According to Thai labour laws, an employer is empowered to terminate an employee’s employment at its will, except for members of the Employee Committee which requires a court order for dismissal. However, the consequences of dismissal with and without statutory causes under the Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541 (the “Labour Protection Act”) will be different …
Waste to Energy: The alternatives to waste and energy problems
With its increasing population and urbanization, Thailand cannot escape from the mountains of solid waste generated in households and in communities across the country. The inappropriate disposal of solid wastes will cause serious ramifications which would be a national nightmare, such as air pollution, water pollution and contagious diseases. All of these issues are harmful …
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Thailand Legislation Update: Amendment to the Public Limited Companies Act
On 23 May 2022, the latest amendment to the Public Limited Companies Act (No. 4), B.E. 2565 (2022) (the “PLC Amendment”) was published in the Government Gazette and it became effective on May 24, 2022. The PLC Amendment aims to facilitate public limited companies by allowing greater use of electronic communications in their business operations. …
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Myanmar Intellectual Department Expected New Trademark Law to Come into Force in March 2023
On January 12, 2023, the Myanmar Intellectual Property Department issued an announcement stating that the Trademark Law 2019, is planned to come into force in March 2023.
2023 Tax Return Filing in Thailand
The season for filing personal income taxes in Thailand has now arrived.
Building Bonds: The Mechanics of India’s Debut Sovereign Green Issuance
Introduction Last year, in India’s Union Budget for the present fiscal, the country’s finance minister had announced[1] that the Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) would issue ‘sovereign green bonds’ (“SGrBs”) for the purpose of mobilizing resources for green infrastructure, and the proceeds from such bond issuance would be deployed in public sector projects to reduce …
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New amendments to the Romanian legislation in order to simplify the construction of photovoltaic parks
Starting with 13th of January 2023, important amendments were made to the Romanian Law no. 50/1991 on the authorization of construction works in Romania, simplifying the documentation for obtaining the building permit for photovoltaic parks in Romania for the development of renewable energy projects in Romania on agricultural land located outside the cities in Romania. Romanian …
How can a Ukrainian citizen buy an apartment in Romania?
It is important to note that Ukrainian citizens who wish to purchase an apartment in Romania can conclude a sale-purchase agreement for this purpose only under certain conditions. Pavel, Margarit and Associates Romanian Law Firm recomands contacting a specialized lawyer in real estate and construction law in Romania in order to assist Ukrainian citizens with …
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How to import tobacco products from a country outside EU to Romania?
Any company or entrepreneur who wants to import tobacco products from a country outside EU to Romania, raw tobacco or processed tobacco originating from its own import operations in Romania, from own intra-community acquisitions or from intern production, they must be authorized as an importer and have the quality of authorized importer of tobacco products …
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