Plants Varieties, Its registration, and the Protection of RightsIN BRIEF Developers or breeders who invest in the plant variety development process should be legally protected. 28 February 2025
Thailand Petroleum 25th Onshore Bidding Round: Invitation for Petroleum Exploration and Production RightsIN BRIEF The Ministry of Energy has announced a new 25th bid-round of applications for petroleum exploration and production rights, 11 February 2025
Thailand's Top-up Tax Decree: Aligning with Global Standards while Supporting InvestmentIN BRIEF On January 8, 2025, the Minister of Finance proposed the Emergency Decree on Top-up Tax, B.E. 2567 (2024) (“Top-up Tax Decree”) to Parliament for consideration and affirmation of the Cabinet’s approval.24 January 2025
Press ReleasesThe Evolution of Taxation in Thailand’s E-commerceIN BRIEF Since 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically reshaped traditional retail, pushing consumers toward online platforms during global lockdowns and fueling an E-commerce boom. 17 January 2025
Data The Rise of Data Centers: Why Thailand is Becoming a Hotspot for Colocation ServicesIn today’s digital era, Data Centers are the backbone of our technology-driven world.15 January 2025
"Unlocking Opportunities in Senior and Dependent Care Businesses"According to Thailand's National Statistical Office, the country officially entered the status of an "aged society" in 2024. 16 December 2024
New Draft Bill for Cannabis and Hemp of ThailandSince 9 June 2022, cannabis and hemp are no longer classified as narcotics under the Narcotics Code,03 December 2024
Thailand has started Issuing Local Trademark Certificates for International Registrations (IR) Designating ThailandSince Thailand joined the Madrid Protocol in 2017, the process for international trademark registrations (IR) has become more streamlined.28 October 2024
New Regulations and Potential Laws on Foreign Income Tax in ThailandRecent developments in Thailand’s tax laws signal a shift in how foreign income will be taxed for individuals residing in the country.25 November 2024
Myanmar’s Patent Law 2019 came into Force on 31st May 2024On 1st June 2024, the State Administration Council (SAC) issued the notification no. 106/2024, setting the effective date for Myanmar’s Patent Law 2019,19 June 2024
Intellectual PropertyExemption of Surcharge for Trademark Renewal and Patent Annual Fee for the year 2022On 24 January 2022, Cabinet has approved Draft Ministerial Regulations in relation to the exemption of official surcharge fee of trademark and patent which the owner/holder will have to pay additional charges in case the trademark registration is not renewed and patent annual fee is not paid within the time stipulated by law. This aims to reduce the burden and to relieve the suffering economic effect caused by COVID-19. 27 January 2022