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Legal updates, practical guidance, and thought leadership from our team, covering the developments that matter to businesses operating in Thailand.
Nine Changes That Have Reshaped How Thailand Taxes Your Business in 2026
The Thai tax system a foreign investor or business owner faces in 2026 looks very different from the one of a generation ago. Corporate income tax has fallen from 30 to 20 per cent. The top personal rate has eased from 37 to 35. And entire taxes that did not exist then now reach land, inherited wealth, digital services, and the global profits of large multinational groups. Nine developments in particular define where the burden now falls.
Thailand Approves Major Overhaul of Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival Regime
On 19 May 2026, Thailand's Cabinet approved a substantial overhaul of the country's visa exemption and Visa on Arrival regime.
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.
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.
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.