Category: Administrative Law
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 […]
New Tourist Tax? Thailand Government Plans Overtourism Solutions
Due to the overwhelming number of tourists returning to Thailand after the pandemic, tourist operators have urged the government to take action against overtourism. One of the primary measures being planned is a new tourist tax on all those entering the country in hopes that it will help combat overtourism by funding government initiatives to […]
Minimum Wages Rise Again in Thailand
In addition to the raising of the minimum wage in Thailand which has been implemented in January 2024, a second wage increase has gone into effect as of April 2024, though only for workers in certain sectors. While the new wage hike still falls short of the level promised by the Pheu Thai Party in […]
VAT Imposed on Imported Goods in Thailand in 2024
From May 2024 onwards, the Thai government plans to introduce a 7% value-added tax (VAT) on all imported goods valued at one baht or more, regardless of their origin. However, imported goods priced below 1,500 THB per parcel will be exempted from this tax initiative to alleviate the burden on smaller transactions. Protecting local businesses […]
Foreign Business: Wholesale and Retail Minimum Capital Requirements
The Foreign Business Act of 1999 restricts both wholesale and retail businesses from foreign investment, with exceptions depending on the amount of minimum capital. However, the conditions under which a foreign business may engage in either is not exactly the same and furthermore the issue is complicated by other minimum capital requirements in the Act. […]
Introduction to the Technology Transfer Plan
Foreign investors in Thailand, who will be investing a majority of the capital in a business venture, have the option of applying for a Foreign Business License if the intended business is restricted under the Foreign Business Act of 1999. However, in order for the application to be approved, an important requirement is that the […]
Foreign Business Law of Thailand FAQ
The foreign business law of Thailand is quite in-depth, so it is essential to review a more detailed series of questions, especially some often overlooked points, for the benefit of foreign investors interested in doing business in Thailand. 1. When can a foreign company operate business after receiving permission in the form of a Foreign […]
Foreign Business Act: Consignment Sales in Thailand
The Foreign Business Act of 1999 is the fundamental law in Thailand that serves to restrict foreign investment and foreign business activity within the country. The Act designates specific industries or types of business activities in which foreigners are either strictly prohibited from engaging in or may only engage in after applying for permission. It […]
