The amendment for cigarette tax system
Academics and public health advocates are urging the Thai government to scrap its current two-tier cigarette excise tax system in favor of […]
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Thailand’s OECD Ambition: Legal and policy implications of accession by 2030
Thailand formally declared its ambition to become a full member of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) by 2030. A […]
Read moreThailand’s Climate Change Bill Legal Foundations for a Low-Carbon Future
As the climate crisis intensifies, its impacts on the economy, society, and environment are becoming increasingly severe. In response, Thailand has introduced […]
Read moreThailand’s BOI Weighs Tax Incentives to Offset US Tariffs
In light of escalating trade tensions with the United States, Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) is preparing new tax incentives aimed at […]
Read moreThailand moves toward tax comprehensive reform
The Ministry of Finance is preparing to undertake a comprehensive tax reform initiative during fiscal year 2025, aimed at significantly increasing government […]
Read moreThailand Eases Alcohol Regulations to Support Local Producers and Expand Sales Venues
In a move to liberalize the alcohol industry and boost tourism and local entrepreneurship, the Thai government recently enacted two key regulatory […]
Read moreSale of beer in kegs
On 13 May 2025, Thailand’s Cabinet approved in principle a draft ministerial regulation aimed at liberalizing the production of alcoholic beverages and […]
Read moreProtecting Thailand’s Coral Reefs: What Divers Need to Know About the New 2025 Regulations
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources or DMCR, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issued the Notification of the Ministry […]
Read moreProposed VAT Expansion Sparks Concern Among Thai SMEs and Restaurant Operators
The Thai government’s recent consideration of expanding the value-added tax (VAT) base, even after Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira, the Minister of Finance, ruled […]
Read moreKey Provisions of the 2025 EEC Licensing Criteria for Special Economic Promotion Zones
The Eastern Economic Corridor (“EEC”) issued the Notification of the Office of the Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee on the Criteria for […]
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