Thailand Considers Sodium Tax on Snack Foods with Transitional Relief Measures
The Excise Department of Thailand is currently evaluating the introduction of a sodium-based excise tax targeting snack foods with excessive salt content, […]
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Proposed Reformation to Thailand’s Free Zone Regime by Strengthening Local Content and Substantial Transformation Requirements
Thailand is in the process of revising its regulatory framework governing Free Zones, with particular emphasis on the calculation of local content […]
Read morePrice Controls and Regulatory Oversight under the law on control of price of goods and services of Thailand
Thailand is currently deploying the price control of goods mechanism under the law on control of price of goods and services to […]
Read moreOil Excise Tax Cuts in Focus
Thailand’s consideration of potential reductions in oil excise taxes reflects a measured policy response to rising energy costs amid ongoing global uncertainties. […]
Read moreMinistry of Commerce of Thailand Tightens Enforcement Against Nominee Structures in Foreign Investment
On 26 March 2026, the Department of Business Development, under the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand (“DBD”), issued the Order of the […]
Read moreLegal Implications for Supply Chain Contracts in Thailand regarding the Hormuz Blockage Situation
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz since 28 February 2026 has created significant disruption to global energy and shipping markets, with […]
Read moreIssuance of the BOT Notification No. 16/2569 Re: Guidelines on Risk Management for Cash-Related Transactions for Financial Institutions
The Bank of Thailand (“BOT”) has issued the new Notification Re: Guidelines on Risk Management for Cash-Related Transactions for Financial Institutions (“Notification”) […]
Read moreExpansion into Digital Bangkok: Regulatory Framework for AIS’s Proposed ClicX Virtual Bank
AIS has indicated that it intends to expand into digital financial services through the establishment of ClicX Bank, a virtual banking platform […]
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