Thailand Law Blog
New Alcohol Control Bill Submitted To Thai Parliament
The Ministry of Public Health has shared that a new alcohol beverage control bill will be submitted to Parliament in January 2025. The proposed bill is expected to address long-standing alcohol-related incidents such as underage drinking in the country and align Thailand’s alcohol policies with international standards. This article will cover the purpose of the […]
New BOI Thailand Rules Allow Foreign Businesses to Buy More Land
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has implemented new rules regarding the ownership of land by foreign-owned businesses and other legal entities. These new regulations, effective December 9th, 2024, enable these businesses to purchase land in the company’s name provided they have achieved BOI promotion and meet some other criteria. While this has been possible […]
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 […]
The New Education Visa in Thailand: Non-ED Plus
In June 2024, the Thai Cabinet introduced a raft of new visas. Among them was the Thailand ED Plus Visa, which was specifically designed for students pursuing higher education at universities in Thailand. What is the Thailand ED Plus Visa? The Thailand ED Plus Visa is a type of non-immigrant Thai visa that is only […]
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 […]
