DBD Certification: Verification System and Trustmarks
This article discusses the different types of verification marks of the Department of Business Development (“DBD”). It will look at the requirements for each verification mark and the purpose of the verification system.
Thailand to Offer 10-Year Visas Targeting Wealthy Foreigners
The Cabinet of Thailand has recently planned significant changes regarding immigration policy and rules on foreign land ownership.
Types of Hotel License in Thailand
This article looks at the hotel license requirements and licenses available in Thailand under the Hotel Act B.E. 2547 and the application procedures.
Setting up a Regional Office (RO) in Thailand
Under the Thai Foreign Business Act (“FBA”), A.D. 1999, foreigners who engage in certain business sectors, including any service business, require a Foreign Business License (“FBL”) to operate legally. However, under the new Ministerial Regulation of the Ministry of Commerce, a Regional Office is not considered a restricted business under the Foreign Business Act (FBA). …
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Guide to the Latest Thailand Elite Visa Packages in 2021
The Thailand Elite Visa is a long-term Thai visa provided to Thailand Privilege Card members offering benefits and residency in Thailand for a set period of time, often with the option to renew the visa. The programme is managed by the Thailand Privilege Card Company Limited, under the Ministry of Tourism and Sport.
Purchase Price Provisions in M&A Transactions
One of the most important areas of regulation in the acquisition of a company is the purchase price provisions. This is an extremely complex issue in which various aspects have to be considered. In addition, the opposing perspectives of buyer and seller have to be reconciled. In this respect, various basic models and approaches have …
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Is It Secure to Use E-Signatures for Commercial Transactions in Thailand?
This article discusses the topic of e-signatures and electronic transactions in Thailand. For reasons which we will cover in this article, it is often best to seek legal advice before using e-signatures in the Kingdom.
Latest Legal Updates to Thailand 4.0
While Thailand slides deeper and deeper into economic crisis, the government’s national development plan “Thailand 4.0”, which was already launched in 2016, remains one of strategies for recovery and progress. Thailand 4.0 was implemented to enhance the worldwide competitiveness of Thailand’s business environment and drive the digitalization of its government to provide its citizens and …
Proposed Amendments To Thai Real Estate Law
Thai business media have reported that sources in the Thai government leaked information stating that laws and regulations on land ownership for foreigners could be set to change, so foreigners would have the option to buy and own a detached house, including the land on which the house is built, as long as the value …
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Trademark Registration under the Madrid Protocol
Trademarks are used to identify and protect a particular product or service. Companies often invest a significant amount of money in introducing and establishing a trademark. To protect this investment, it is essential to grant exclusive use to the investor.