Thailand Legal Update March 2023
- Postponement of tax on stock trading;
- Revision of targeted industries for LTR Visa;
- Reduction of land and building tax;
- Amendment to Labor Protection Act (LPA): Work from home.
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7 April, 2023
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Thailand Legal Update February 2023
- Thailand to negotiate FTA with EU
- Drafted ministerial regulations on the exchange of taxpayer information with the U.S.
- Tourist entry fees
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7 März, 2023
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Thailand Legal Update 2023 Week 3-4
- Emergency decree on the suppression of bank accounts used as money mules
- Measures to entice the implementation of the E-Tax system
- Implementation of the building energy code
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30 Januar, 2023
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Thailand Legal Update 2023 Week 1-2
- Cessation for the requirement of Covid vaccination for tourists
- Bangchak to acquire most of Esso shares
- Additional public holiday
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16 Januar, 2023
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Thailand Legal Update 2022 Week 51-52
- NBTC demands World Cup royalties back
- Trillion-Baht project in the EEC
- Specific Tax exemption for the Office of SMEs Promotion
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6 Januar, 2023
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Thailand Legal Update 2022 Week 49-50
- Shop and Payback tax deduction scheme
- The money lending business will become a contract-control business
- Criteria and procedures for the report of a personal data breach
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5 Januar, 2023
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Thailand Legal Update 2022 Week 47-48
- AMLO seize over THB 5.3 billion of assets over “More” stock purchase fraud
- Transaction tax on securities trading
- Cessation of the fine for COVID prevention measures violation
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5 Januar, 2023
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Thailand Legal Update 2022 Week 45-46
- Extension of the payment deadline for land and building tax
- New investment promotion measures from BOI
- Amendment of Civil and Commercial Code
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5 Januar, 2023
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Thailand Legal Update 2022 Week 43-44
- BOI announces new incentive measures for investors
- Criteria for securities offered by private placement of small, medium, and large enterprises
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5 Januar, 2023
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Thailand Legal Update 2022 Week 41-42
- NBTC votes to acknowledge the True-DTAC merger, with conditions
- Waiver of certain requirements for LTR Visa
- Car and motorcycle hire purchase business to be business under contract control
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5 Januar, 2023
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Thailand Legal Update 2022 Week 39-40
- Mini FTA with Gyeonggi, South Korea
- Constitution court rules that General Prayut can remain in the Prime Minister position
- Draft amendment of the Patent Act and accession of the Hague Agreement
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5 Januar, 2023
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Thailand Legal Update 2022 Week 37-38
- Supreme Court rules against Toyota in 10-billion-baht tax case
- Emergency Decree revocation and disbandment of Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration
- Reduction of Social Security Financial Contribution from October to December 2022
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5 Januar, 2023
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Thailand Legal Update 2022 Week 35-36
- Criteria for Long-term Resident Foreigners (LTR) Tax Benefits
- Amendment of Life Insurance Act and Non-Life Insurance Act
- Draft Traffic Procedure Act
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11 September, 2022
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Thailand Legal Update 2022 Week 33-34
- BMA plans to increase tax on vacant lands, disguised as agricultural lands
- Cabinet approves over THB 2.9 billion subsidy for battery electric vehicle (BEV)
- Extra tax deduction for purchase of biodegradable plastic products
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29 August, 2022
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Thailand Legal Update 2022 Week 29-30
- NBTC sub-committees consider approval of DTAC-True merger
- Tax measure to promote electric vehicles
- Corporate income tax exemption for ATKs
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1 August, 2022
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Thailand Legal Update 2022 Week 27-28
- Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa: Qualifications and Benefits
- Exemption of the employer’s reporting obligation for hiring/terminating of foreign employees
- Extension of Time for E-Tax Filing
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18 Juli, 2022
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Thailand Legal Update 2022 Week 21-22
- Legal Principles of Platform Economy
- Tax Relief Measure for Digital Assets
- Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa
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6 Juni, 2022
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Thailand Personal Data Protection Act – Update
May 2022
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30 Mai, 2022
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Thailand Legal Update 2022 Week 19-20
- New entry rules effective 1 June 2022
- Long-term Resident Visa
- Amendment of Social Security Act
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23 Mai, 2022
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Thailand Legal Update 2022 Week 11-12
- Thailand to join the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
- Tax relief measure for digital assets
- E-Registration of Land with the Land Department
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28 März, 2022
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Thailand Legal Update 2022 Week 9-10
- EEC investment incentive package in 7 economic zones
- Tax relief measures for digital assets and startup investment
- New Guideline for Considering Unfair Trade Practices
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14 März, 2022
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Thailand Legal Update 2022 Week 7-8
- Rules on digital asset operators
- New government measure to promote EVs
- Tax Incentives to attract High-Potential Foreigners
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1 März, 2022
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Thailand Legal Update 2022 Week 5-6
- BOI to boost digital businesses in Thailand
- Draft Regulation on Fake News Suppression and Correction
- Three Draft Min. Reg(s). issued under the Factory Act (No.2) B.E. 2562 (2019)
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14 Februar, 2022
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Thailand Legal Update 2022 Week 3-4
- Revenue Department issues handbook for cryptocurrency tax collection
- Civil Court opens Online Shopping Division
- Long-term visa policy
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1 Februar, 2022
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Thailand Legal Update 2022 Week 1-2
- BOI signs Memorandum of Cooperation with JETRO to boost Thai-Japanese investment
- BOI extends deadline for SMEs to apply for investment promotion and announces new incentives measure to encourage Industry 4.0 transformation
- Flexible Plus Program for international investors
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17 Januar, 2022
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Thailand Legal Update 2021 Week 51-52
Work from home policy will be reinstated in 2022 BOI extends the scope of business of TISO and IBC, by allowing lending to affiliates Thailand has expressed its intention to become a member of the Multilateral Convention on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS)
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31 Dezember, 2021
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Thailand Legal Update 2021 Week 49-50
Excise tax on salty foods to be proposed in 2022 Three digital asset companies fined by the SEC Notification on Measure of Catch-all Control re Weapons of Mass Destruction
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20 Dezember, 2021
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Thailand Legal Update 2021 Week 47-48
Citigroup exits retail banking in Thailand Proposal of carbon credit market Revocation of Bitcoin Co., Ltd.’s Digital Business License
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6 Dezember, 2021
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Legal Update Thailand 2021, Week 43-44
DBD monitors the use of nominee shareholders after Thailand re-opening on 1 November Draft Royal Decree for Digital Platform Draft Amendment to the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Act
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8 November, 2021
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Thailand Legal Update 2021, Week 35-36
VAT on foreign e-Service providers BOI reports increasing interest for automatization projects using robotics
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13 September, 2021
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Thailand Legal Update 2021, Week 33-34
Vaccination to be given to migrant workers TISI standard for single-use medical gloves VAT to be maintained at 7% for another 2 years (until Sep 2023)
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30 August, 2021
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Thailand Legal Update 2021 Week 19-20
Debt relief measures for consumers launched by BOT New Notifications on the vaccine damage payment scheme, in the event that a person is injured as a result of the Coronavirus vaccine New BOI Announcements to determine additional incentives
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24 Mai, 2021
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Thailand Legal Update 2021 Week 17-18
A new economic stimulus package “Ying Chai Ying Dai” scheme New Notifications on Criteria, Methods and Conditions Relating to the Electronic Court Procedures during COVID-19 pandemic Min Reg. re: Write-off for more than THB 2 Mio debt
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9 Mai, 2021
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Thailand Legal Update 2021 Week 15-16
All domestic carriers agreed to suspend flights during the period between 11 pm to 4 am 2 notifications of the Bank of Thailand to determine the financial rehabilitation measures to assist entrepreneurs New notification to determine the list of places to accept the application and notification of foreign workers
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26 April, 2021
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Thailand Legal Update 2021 Week 13-14
Amendment of Civil and Commercial Code on reduction of statutory interest rate New measures for Thais and foreigners entering the Kingdom and criteria for quarantine places New RD Notifications re: the tax exemption on loan interest
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12 April, 2021
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Thailand Legal Update 2021 Week 11-12
Almost 80% of hotel operators agree to join the asset warehousing program for financial support Ministerial Rule on the exempted types of income which the taxpayer received from the government Land Department’s new service for booking the queue in order to apply for right and juristic act registration and survey via internet project (e-Qlands)
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29 März, 2021
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Thailand Legal Update 2021 Week 9-10
New DBD platform for e-registration allowing 6 types of professionals including accountant Amendment of CCC on amendment of interest rate New Notification of the Department of Employment re: determination of details of a contract bringing in the foreigners to work
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15 März, 2021
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Thailand Legal Update 2021 Week 5-6
Insured persons under Section 33 are granted THB 4,000 under the Mor33 Rao Rak Kan scheme E-service providers from abroad to pay VAT Extension of the fee for the registration of property transfer and mortgage reduced to 0.01%
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15 Februar, 2021
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Thailand Legal Update 2021 Week 3-4
Revision of accounts receivable write-off regulation, max THB 2 mio Cabinet approved deduction of 90% of the Land & Buildings Tax and reduced transfer fee to 0.1% Notification of the Social Security Office re: criteria to consider for the unemployment benefits
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1 Februar, 2021
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Thailand Legal Update 2021 Week 1-2
Employer and employee allowed to freeze or delay the provident fund contributions Extend the reduced withholding tax rate until the end of 2022 Notification of the Medical Committee under the Social Security Act re: criteria and treatment rate in case of Covid-19 infection
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18 Januar, 2021
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Thailand Legal Update 2020 Week 51-53
New BOI incentives to boost the economy 2 new DG Notifications on transfer pricing and related parties New Notification on the criteria and benefit rate for the standard antenatal care granted to insured persons
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15 Januar, 2021
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Thailand Legal Update 2020 Week 47-48
New RD online system connecting the foreign tax payer’s data with the Immigration Office New Ministerial Reg. prescribing the procedures, required documents for establishing Sub-ingsit New Notification on a guideline for consideration of unfair trade between digital platform service provider receiving and delivering food with restaurant operator
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30 November, 2020
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Thailand Legal Update 2020 Week 45-46
The draft ministerial regulation on the removal of the 3 lists of business activities The acquisition deal between the CP group and Tesco Lotus was approved under soft restricted conditions The Regulation of the President of the Supreme Court re: mediation process before filling the lawsuit
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16 November, 2020
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Thailand Legal Update 2020 Week 43-44
Foreigners are required to stay in the alternative state quarantine (ASQ) only in Bangkok Notification of Department of employment on determination of lists of works which has the characteristics as necessary or urgent Cancellation of the serious emergency decree in Bangkok
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2 November, 2020
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Thailand Legal Update 2020 Week 41-42
E-Stamp duty payment can be paid via RD online system Exemption of CIT for the actual expense of the wage of employees who are insured persons under the social security fund Exempt 150% of the actual expenditure paid for renovation of the hotel’s property
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19 Oktober, 2020
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Thailand Legal Update 2020 Week 39-40
Allowing foreign currency for tax payment New stimulus package for the job retention scheme proposed by the BOI Extended period of time for the notification of residence for foreigners
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5 Oktober, 2020
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Thailand Legal Update 2020 Week 37-38
Amend the organizational structure of BOI Introduction of Special Tourist VISA (STV) Amending the Civil Procedure Code on the mediation procedure
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23 September, 2020
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Thailand Legal Update 2020 Week 35-36
Postponement of land and building tax collection again by the end of October 2020. Social security contributions to be reduced for 3 months from September to November VAT to maintain at 7% for another year
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9 September, 2020
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Thailand Legal Update 2020 Week 33-34
BOI announced the increase in investment on medical industry. Phuket will be opened soon for long-stayed foreign visitors. The government launched additional supports for SMEs under special soft loans and credit guarantees.
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26 August, 2020
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Thailand Legal Update 2020 Week 31-32
The selected groups of foreigners permitted to enter Thailand The new 3 types of the factory categorized with the new fee rate Extend the period for the notification of residence for foreigners as of 26 September 2020
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12 August, 2020
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Thailand Legal Update 2020 Week 29-30
BOI grants 1 year import duty exemption on goods imported for R&D Prescription of duty and obligation of data controllers under Personal Data Protection Act Permission of some types of foreigners to stay in Thailand
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27 Juli, 2020
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Thailand Legal Update 2020 Week 25-26
The measures issued by RD to help SMEs and its employees Amending the Civil and Commercial Code on the corporate section No longer required to re-submit a T.M.30, every time a foreigner temporary leaves the premises occasionally
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1 Juli, 2020
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Thailand Legal Update 2020 Week 23-24
The new developed measures issued by DBD to develop the online incorporate registration system Deduct the land and building tax payment amounting to 90 percent The withholding tax rate reduced to 1.5 percent by September 2020
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17 Juni, 2020
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Thailand Legal Update 2020 Week 19-20
The Personal Data Protection Act (“PDPA”) will come into effect on 27 May 2021 after one-year postponement The Cabinet approved additional measures to help water users Lockouts and strikes are prohibited during the period of COVID-19 New government emergency regulations and guidelines
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2 Juni, 2020
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Thailand Legal Update 2020 Week 15-16
Extended deadline for tax submissions Increased unemployment benefits granted by SSO in case of termination and temporarily stopped operation to help relief impact of COVID-19 Teleconference via electronic media can now be held outside Thailand
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5 Mai, 2020
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Thailand Legal Update 2020 Week 17-18
Financial aid and slowdown of debt repayment for entrepreneurs affected by COVID-19 Emergency Decree re: COVID-19 extension 1 – 31 May 2020 and government regulations in emergency situation and the guidelines Announcement of Wage Committee re: wage rate according to skill standards (No. 9)
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4 Mai, 2020
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COVID-19 Relief Measures in Thailand
COVID-19 Relief Measures in Thailand
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9 April, 2020
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Thailand Legal Update 2020 Week 13-14
Several government measures to tackle COVID-19 The Cabinet approved subordinate laws issued under the new Expropriation Act Relief measures from the Social Security Office Regulations issued under the Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situation
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6 April, 2020
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Thailand Legal Update 2020 Week 11-12
CP – Tesco Lotus deal requires approval from OTCC Thai massage was added to the list of 40 occupations reserved for Thai citizens Supportive measures from the Social Security Office to help employers and employees during COVID-19 pandemic Disclosure form for related companies or juristic partnerships
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23 März, 2020
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Thailand Legal Update 2020 Week 9-10
NBTC fined 3 digital TV channels for inappropriate broadcasting DBD relaxes the regulation regarding the shareholder meeting during Coronavirus outbreak Official announcement concerning areas outside of Thailand affected by Covid-19
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9 März, 2020
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Thailand Legal Update 2020 Week 7-8
The compulsory motor insurance increases benefits for 3rd party’s death Approved new draft Min. Reg. issued under the Building Control Act Approved new draft Min. Reg. issued under the Workmen’s Compensation Act
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24 Februar, 2020
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Thailand Legal Update 2020 Week 5-6
New campaign launched to reduce PM2.5, e.g. free car inspection Approved new tax incentives to boost the economy and employment of ex-convicts Hygienic masks and hand sanitizers become controlled products
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10 Februar, 2020
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Thailand Legal Update 2020 Week 3-4
Several governmental entities signed the MOU to develop “Mobile ID” Gasohol E20 will be the primary petrol, while gasohol 91 will phase out Funeral expenses payment will be increased to THB 50,000 CIT exemption for investment in machinery
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28 Januar, 2020
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Thailand Legal Update 2020 Week 1-2
Regulations regarding the appointment of the Personal Data Protection Commission have been approved by the Cabinet Min. Reg. prescribing buildings constructed for non-residential purpose B.E. 2562 Employers must submit GorTor. 20 Gor form within February
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14 Januar, 2020
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Thailand Legal Update 2019 Week 37-38
VAT maintained at 7% for another year
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23 September, 2019
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Thailand Legal Update 2019 Week 35-36
Notification of residence of foreigners now can be done via mobile application called “Section 38” “Thailand Plus Package”, a scheme to promote investment, has been approved
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9 September, 2019
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Thailand Legal Update 2019 Week 33-34
First ruling on three competition cases since 1999 Supportive measures for consumption and domestic investment Contact for debt collection shall be limited to merely once a day
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26 August, 2019
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Thailand Legal Update 2019 Week 31-32
1-year extension of interest-free loans scheme for the employees’ training MoU signing between IEAT and the Department of Employment for data link Largest banking merger between TMB Bank and Thanachart Bank New round of land valuation on 1 January 2020
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12 August, 2019
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Thailand Legal Update 2019 Week 29-30
Increase of minimum daily wage has not yet been concluded Thai agreed with ILO to upgrade Thai labour protection standard Gender wage gap decreases, and average wages paid to women increase globally Thailand got “worse rating” on workers’ rights according to the ITUC Global Rights Index 2019
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29 Juli, 2019
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Thailand Legal Update 2019 Week 27-28
Early retirement becomes popular, while new grads start their first jobs slower Many orders and announcements of the National Council for Peace and Order have been revoked due to the end of military dictatorship era Introduction of an online application for immigration card
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15 Juli, 2019
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Thailand Legal Update 2019 Week 25-26
Transfer and mortgage registration fees reduction for houses and condominiums, under THB 1 million New inter-company service businesses that do not require foreign business license e-Instruments which are subject to stamp duty e-payment
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1 Juli, 2019
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Thailand Legal Update 2019 Week 23-24
Now administrative cases can be proceeded online via the e-Admincourt system The Cabinet approved several tax relief measures The import of used private cars is banned or limited
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17 Juni, 2019
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Thailand Legal Update 2019 Week 21-22
Drug price control measures took effect Land Transport Act: presenting of driver license and points system Mediation Act: allowing mediation over criminal case Act amending Criminal Code: toughen law against sexual crimes Personal Data Protection Act and Cybersecurity Act
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3 Juni, 2019
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Thailand Legal Update 2019 Week 19-20
Cabinet approved, new excise tax measures and rates for motorcycles. New tax deduction allowances for the year 2019 published
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20 Mai, 2019
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Thailand Legal Update 2019 Week 17-18
Thailand still on the US watchlist for IP violations New alternative right over real estate called“Sub-Ing-Sitthi” Hopewell (Thailand) Co., Ltd. to be compensated by SRT and MOT
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6 Mai, 2019
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Thailand Legal Update 2019 Week 15-16
New Escrow Account Act New Arbitration Act allowing foreigners to be an arbitrator New Drug Act
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22 April, 2019
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Thailand Legal Update 2019 Week 13-14
Final judgement on the InfoQuest case set the norm regarding copyright works of news Excise tax measures to control pollution re: pickups and electric vehicles Labour Protection Act (No.7)
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8 April, 2019
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Thailand Legal Update 2019 Week 11-12
Personal income tax deductions for Long-Term equity Funds (LTFs) scheme will be ended in tax year 2019 New Land and Building Tax Act New Act amending the Civil/Criminal Procedure Code Incomes earned by the online stores will be reported and monitored
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25 März, 2019
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Thailand Legal Update 2019 Week 09-10
Granting amnesty to people who report the use of cannabis for medical/research purpose prior to the cannabis legalization Several automotive brands agreed to upgrade emission standard to Euro 5 within 2021 and Euro 6 within 2022 New Public-Private Partnership Act
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11 März, 2019
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Thailand Legal Update 2019 Week 07-08
The NLA has passed 66 bills during 18 January – 8 February 2019 Trial in absentia in criminal case is allowed under specified conditions
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25 Februar, 2019
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Thailand Legal Update 2019 Week 05-06
Thailand joined the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled Extra 8 days for tax e-filling is applied until 31 January 2021. Draft Patent Act and draft Labour Relations Act have been approved by the Cabinet
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11 Februar, 2019
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Thailand Legal Update 2019 Week 03-04
New minimum wage rate for skilled workers for 19 professions Representative Persons of Representative Offices which are exempted from acquiring a Foreign Business License are required to obtain a work permit according to the re-interpretation Thai e-Visa will be ready on 15 February 2019, firstly in Beijing, China
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28 Januar, 2019
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Thailand Legal Update 2019 Week 01-02
Tax refund cheque is unavailable from 1 January 2019 onwards Child allowance under the Social Security Act is increased from THB 400 to THB 600/month/child Wage payment made to daily employee between 1 April 2018 to 31 December 2018 will be exempted from taxes
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14 Januar, 2019
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Thailand Legal Update 2018 Week 51-52
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31 Dezember, 2018
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Thailand Legal Update 2018 Week 49-50
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17 Dezember, 2018
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Thailand Legal Update 2018 Week 47-48
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3 Dezember, 2018
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Thailand Legal Update 2018 Week 45-46
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19 November, 2018
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Thailand Legal Update 2018 Week 43-44
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5 November, 2018
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Thailand Legal Update 2018 Week 41-42
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22 Oktober, 2018
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Thailand Legal Update 2018 Week 39-40
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8 Oktober, 2018
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Thailand Legal Update 2018 Week 37-38
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24 September, 2018
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Thailand Legal Update 2018 Week 35-36
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10 September, 2018
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Thailand Legal Update 2018 Week 33-34
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27 August, 2018
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Thailand Legal Update 2018 Week 31-32
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13 August, 2018
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Thailand Legal Update 2018 Week 29-30
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30 Juli, 2018
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Thailand Legal Update 2018 Week 13-14
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16 Juli, 2018
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Thailand Legal Update 2018 Week 11-12
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2 Juli, 2018
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