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I. Core Requirements of the New DBD Regulations Thailand remains one of Southeast Asia’s most active markets for new data center investment, but the regulatory direction is changing. On 5 August 2026, the Cabinet approved the establishment of a national Data Center Business Policy Committee. The Committee is intended to coordinate policy, standards and agency-level… Read more
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The Department of Business Development (DBD) has introduced a series of new regulations targeting companies with foreign shareholders or foreign authorized directors, as part of its broader crackdown on nominee shareholding arrangements. These measures impose stricter requirements on fund verification and truthfulness declarations — matters of direct relevance to Chinese-invested companies already operating in Thailand… Read more
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Understanding the legal process, timelines, and practical challenges of turning a court victory into actual recovery. Obtaining a favorable court judgment is an important milestone in any dispute. From a commercial perspective, however, it is often only the beginning. A successful claimant may still face significant challenges if the judgment debtor refuses to pay or… Read more
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Thailand continues to strengthen its position as a regional investment hub through measures aimed at facilitating high-value and technology-driven investments. Most recently, the Board of Investment (“BOI”) launched the Investment Acceleration Program (Thailand FastPass), a new initiative designed to streamline approvals and permits for strategic investment projects and expedite their implementation. The program forms part… Read more
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The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (“AI”) into the modern workplace has fundamentally transformed how businesses operate, from automating routine tasks to generating complex work products. While AI offers significant gains in efficiency and productivity, its adoption also introduces a range of legal risks that employers in Thailand must carefully navigate. Issues relating to data… Read more
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Thailand’s Ministry of Labour has announced the launch of a new mandatory online platform, the e-Work Permit System, for all work permit applications and foreign worker registrations. The system will become effective on October 13, 2025, marking a major step toward full digitalization of Thailand’s work permit process. Mandatory Online Filing Starting October 13, 2025,… Read more