VAT Treatment on Sale of Collateral for Loan Repayment
On 19 August 2025, the Revenue Department issued ruling regarding the VAT implications of selling collateral in loan enforcement cases. The ruling […]
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Update on Tax Exemption Notification for Employment of STEM Target Industries
The Thai Revenue Department, under the authority of the Director-Genera, has issued a notification to update the existing tax incentive framework designed […]
Read moreUpdate on Submission Timeline for Debt-Forgiveness Tax Exemption under COVID-19 Business Rehabilitation Measures
The Royal Decree on Assistance and Rehabilitation of Business Operators Affected by COVID-19 (2021) establishes measures allowing debtors of financial institutions to […]
Read moreTwo Bills Set to Expand Leave Entitlements and Workers’ Rights in Thailand
On September 24, 2025, Thailand’s House of Representatives approved two draft amendments to the Labor Protection Act (LPA) in their first reading. […]
Read moreThailand’s Senate Approves Key Amendments to the Labor Protection Act
On 15 September 2025, Thailand’s Senate approved a draft amendment to the Labor Protection Act (LPA), which is pending publication in the […]
Read moreThailand Releases Draft Start-up Promotion Act to Modernize Venture Ecosystem
The Thai government has released a draft Start-up Promotion Act (the “Draft Act”) for public consultation, marking a significant step toward fostering […]
Read moreThailand Reinstates Nationwide Ban on Poker Activities
On 22 October 2025, the Ministry of Interior issued its order prohibiting the issuance of gambling licenses for poker activities nationwide, effectively […]
Read moreThailand Overhauls Alcohol Regulatory Framework Under New Law Effective November 2025
Thailand has enacted the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (No. 2), B.E. 2568 (2025) (“ABCA No. 2”), marking the most comprehensive reform of […]
Read moreThailand Introduces Standardized Contract Requirements for Beauty Service Providers Effective January 2026
The Office of the Consumer Protection Board (“OCPB”) has issued a new Notification designating beauty service businesses which include massage, spa, aesthetic, […]
Read moreThailand Implements Mandatory E-Work Permit System 2025
Effective on 13 October 2025, Thailand has officially transitioned from the traditional paper-based “Blue Book” work permit to a fully digital E-Work […]
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