The Customs Department has launched the Thai Customs IPR Recordation System (TCIRs). This new system for Customs recordation of trademarks and copyrights is a platform that allows trademark or copyright owners to record their rights with the Customs Department, so that…
The Notification of the National Wage Committee on Minimum Wage Rates has become effective from 1 January 2024 onwards. These new rates are applicable to unskilled workers, and now range from THB 330-370, depending on the province.
The Thai government has implemented a temporary visa exemption scheme, aiming to enhance trade, investment and business partnerships with Japan. This scheme allows holders of Japanese ordinary passports to enter and stay in Thailand for short-term business engagements…
A public hearing was held on the draft amendment to the Petroleum Act, B.E. 2514 (1971), under which a specific legal framework has been developed to accommodate carbon capture and storage (CCS) related activities. The Draft Petroleum Act will regulate “carbon business” as activities….
The Office of the Council of State updated the Lemon Law Bill and was open for public comments until 12 December 2023. The key updates from the previous draft are the …
The Stock Exchange of Thailand has launched a new mutual fund, the ‘Thailand ESG Fund’, which is designed to promote Thailand’s roadmap towards sustainable development. To attract investment, tax benefits will be granted….
Although Thailand does not currently have legislation to regulate electrical and electronic equipment waste (E-waste) in a systematic and sustainable manner, an E-Waste Management bill is currently underway of ongoing legislation. This bill targets…
Since international interest has been increasing in recent years, biodiversity has become one of the long-term business strategies…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a leading technology that is advancing rapidly. Many industries are anticipated to benefit from…
Following our previous newsletter, the Notification of the Personal Data Protection Committee re: Designation of a Data Protection…