Thailand Law Blog
New Thai Public Holidays Announced For 2025
Thailand’s government has announced new additional public holidays for 2025, giving workers more time to rest and enjoy cultural traditions as well as supporting family bonding and boosting domestic travel. If you are an employer, you should review the updated public holiday schedule to comply with labor laws and avoid any disputes over mandatory holidays. […]
Thailand Government Tightens Drunk Driving Rules With Stricter Alcohol Limits
The government has implemented a new law that will tighten the regulations for drunk driving in Thailand. In doing so, the law replaced two ministerial regulations from 1994 and 2017 that focused on using breathalyzers as the main method for testing drunk drivers. New Drunk Driving Law in Thailand This new drunk driving law authorizes […]
Cannabis Policy No Longer Going to be Reversed by the Thai Government
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s current prime minister, announced that the Thai government will continue supporting the legalization of marijuana and hemp for medicinal and business purposes. Most importantly, Paetongtarn has clarified that the Thai government will not turn its back on this policy as was planned by the previous government. What is the Hemp and Marijuana […]
Congestion Charge for Bangkok Motorists Backed by Governor
In an effort to ease traffic congestion in central Bangkok and fund cheaper and more accessible public transportation in the city, the government has proposed plans to implement a congestion charge. The plan is to impose a fee of 40 to 50 THB on all motorists entering central Bangkok’s streets. This traffic fee plan has […]
PM: New Regulations on Thai Cannabis Coming, but Recriminalization Is off the Table
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s current prime minister, announced that the Thai government will continue supporting the legalization of marijuana and hemp for medicinal and business purposes. Most importantly, Paetongtarn has clarified that the Thai government will not turn its back on this policy as was planned by the previous government. What is the Hemp and Marijuana […]
Revenue Department Currently Drafting New Foreign Income Tax Law
In September 2024, the Thai Revenue Department announced that it was drafting a new tax law targeting foreign income. This bill, once implemented, will amend the current Thai tax law to align Thailand’s tax system with the concept of “worldwide income” and bring Thailand’s taxation of multinational corporations in line with international standards. The result […]
Thai Government Finalizes a Bill to Legalize Casinos in Thailand
Thailand is on the brink of a major shift in its entertainment landscape, as the government finalizes a bill to legalize casinos within entertainment complexes. This move could transform the country’s tourism and economy, providing new opportunities for both domestic and foreign investors. If you’re a gambling enthusiast planning a visit to Thailand or are […]
Online Scam Victims in Thailand Get More Help with New Law
The Thai government has proposed a new law aimed at combating the recent meteoric rise of cybercrime in Thailand. As a global tourism hub, scams in Thailand are nothing new, but advanced technology has helped cybercriminals in Thailand exploit their victims in new and more efficient ways, necessitating a proportionate response from the government. This […]
SMEs in Thailand Get Credit Benefits with New Agency
In August 2024, the Thailand Cabinet approved the establishment of a new government agency that will issue loan guarantees to applicants and assess their credit risk. Within six months, legislation will be drafted and submitted by the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Thailand to the House of Representatives to finalize the approval, and […]
Thai Government Clarifies Foreign Business Rules in Thailand
On May 20, 2024, the Department of Business Development under the Commerce Ministry held a meeting to explain foreign investment regulations in Thailand to help foreign investors understand the law and invest more easily in the country without any violations. Participating Organizations There were 36 participants from 19 entities, which included representatives from: The Australian, […]
