Regulatory and Tax Treatment of the Gold Business in Thailand
Unlike the capital market, which is subject to direct supervision by the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the banking sector, which is […]
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Reclassification of Goods and Services under Nice Classification of Goods and Services
Effective on 1 January 2026, The Department of Intellectual Property (“DIP”) of Thailand has updated the classification of goods and services in […]
Read moreProposed Amendments to Thailand’s Petroleum Act Aim to Prevent Production Gaps and Energy Cost Volatility
The Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF) has completed draft amendments to the Petroleum Act intended to ensure continuity of petroleum production when […]
Read moreNew Order Requires Three-Month Bank Statements for Incorporation of Partnerships and Limited Companies
The Central Partnership and Company Registration Office of the Department of Business Development has issued Order No. 2/2568 (“Order”) on 1 December […]
Read moreNew Ministerial Regulation on Wills and Inheritance Procedures in Thailand
In January 2026, Thailand introduced a new ministerial regulation governing the preparation, registration, and administration of wills and inheritance-related documents at district […]
Read moreNew Bank of Thailand Reporting Requirements for Large Gold Traders
On 26 January 2026, the Notification of the Exchange Control Officer, prescribing rules and conditions governing the purchase and sale of gold, […]
Read moreExcise Department Announcement on Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV)
The Excise Department’s Notification dated 30 December 2025 establishes detailed eligibility criteria for excise rate reductions for Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and […]
Read moreExcise Department Announcement on Characteristics of vehicles, requiring minimum ADAS installation for excise rate reduction
The Excise Department has introduced minimum Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) requirements as a mandatory condition for excise rate reduction, formally linking vehicle […]
Read moreE-Payment Tax Administration in the Digital Economy
The e-Payment tax is a legal mechanism that requires financial institutions, electronic payment service providers (e-Wallets), and payment gateways to report information […]
Read moreBank of Thailand Tightens Documentary Requirements for Large Foreign Currency Transactions
Effective from 29 December 2025, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) has instructed financial institutions to apply stricter documentary verification when purchasing, accepting, […]
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