Legal Insight Vol. August 2021 of Bangkok Global Law
Our Legal Insight Vol. August 2021 covers in 24 interesting articles as follows:
Digital
- Digital Platform regulation in Thailand
- Decentralized finance (DeFi) in Thailand
- MDES Notification on Criteria on Storing Computer Traffic Data of Service Providers B.E. 2564 (the “Notification”)
- New Digital Currency issued by Bank of Thailand expected to be launched by 2022
COVID-19 Updates
- Measures to relieve difficulty on contacting government authorities during the COVID-19
- RT-PCR test can be used as a proof of COVID-19 claim
- REIT Buy-Back on Freehold and Leasehold Properties
- The Civil Court decided that part of Notification issued under the Emergency Decree deprives right and freedom of expression
- Factory License Annual Fee Exemption Announced
- The Customs Department has announced temporary measures to ease importers and exporters during the third wave of the covid pandemic
- Extension of 7% VAT rate for another 2 years and providing tax measures for assisting people who suffer from the COVID-19 situation
- Temporary cessation of employer’s business in the COVID-19 situation
VISA
- A plan for Long-stay visas to four groups of foreigners
Financial
- Debt holiday plan issued by Bank of Thailand
- The SEC announced the Draft Notification regarding the retention of customer’s assets
Trade Competition
- Fair Trade Practices Concerning Credit Term for SMEs Providing Products or Services
- A Change to The Guidelines for Determination of Unfair Trade Practices in Franchise Business
Narcotics
- Kratom is no longer a narcotic in Thailand
Cross Boarder
- The G7 reaches an agreement on two-pillar solution on international tax reform
- Cross-border Payment Linkage in Thailand
Tax Matters
- Tax Issues on Digital Assets in Thailand
- The New Structure of Cigarette Tax
- Digital Tax Compensation System is slated to begin in Thailand
E-Service Tax Law
- VAT on non-resident electronic service providers and electronic platforms
Legal Insight Vol. August 2021 of Bangkok Global Law
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