Relevant Issues, Tangible Impact
Legal updates, practical guidance, and thought leadership from our team, covering the developments that matter to businesses operating in Thailand.
Five Cabinet Decisions That May Affect Your Thailand Operations
If your group operates a Thai services centre, a regional trading operation, a financial-services subsidiary, or an ASEAN-Japan preferential export line, the Thai Cabinet's 12 May session is likely to affect your structure. Five developments to review.
What the 19 May Cabinet Means for Manufacturers, Employers, and Exporters
If your group runs manufacturing or food-processing in Ayutthaya, employs skilled trades, sits in a French-linked supply chain, exports seafood, or holds Thai government construction contracts, the Thai Cabinet's 19 May session is likely to touch your operations. Five developments to review.
EU Adopts Visa Cascade for Thailand: Schengen Multi-Entry Visas of Up to Five Years for Eligible Thai Citizens
On 17 May 2026, the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the European Commission has adopted the Visa Cascade regime for Thai citizens, opening the way for Thai nationals to obtain Schengen multi-entry visas valid for up to five years based on prior travel history. This client alert explains the tiered cascade structure, eligibility criteria, and the practical implications for Thai business travellers, families, and corporates with EU-bound personnel.
What Influencers Can and Cannot Promote in Thailand
Thailand's regulators are actively prosecuting influencers personally for promotional content that violates sectoral statutes. This client alert maps the eight product and service categories that trigger criminal liability for promotion in Thailand, sets out the disclosure rules for permitted promotion, and gives content creators, brands, and agencies a practical compliance baseline.
Two Legal Questions Shaping Foreign Investment in Thailand's Automotive Sector in 2026
For multinational automotive groups, Tier 1 suppliers, and EV-sector entrants planning Thailand operations in 2026, the convergence of the Board of Investment's EV3.5 incentive package and Thailand's skilled-talent immigration framework raises two legal questions worth a structured review.
Trademark Registration in Thailand: What Foreign Companies Need to Know
Thailand operates a first-to-file trademark system. Foreign companies entering the Thai market should register their marks before commercial launch — this guide covers the process, timelines, and common pitfalls.
VAT and Customs Duties in Thailand
A practical guide to Thailand's VAT and customs duty regime — registration thresholds, applicable rates, exemptions, and the major 2026 changes affecting low-value imports.
Thailand Foreign Business Act: A Practical Guide for Foreign Investors
A comprehensive overview of the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (1999), covering restricted business categories, licensing requirements, and key compliance considerations for foreign companies entering the Thai market.
BOI Promotion for Foreign Investors: Incentives, Eligibility & Application
Thailand's Board of Investment offers significant tax and non-tax incentives for qualifying businesses. Understanding which activities are promotable and how to structure your application is key to maximising your benefits.
Thailand LTR Visa: A Complete Guide for Foreign Professionals
The Long-Term Resident Visa programme offers qualifying foreign nationals a 10-year stay with streamlined work authorisation. As a BOI Certified Agency, we break down the eligibility categories, required documents, and application process.