LAW NEWS Archives

Crypto Regulations in Phuket (2023)

Nowadays, cryptocurrency has become a popular payment method. Also, this has become a frequently asked question at our law firm, especially when foreign investors want to buy real estate in Phuket. This article gives you the answer to the question of cryptographic regulations in Phuket. Definition Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that [...]

By Golawphuket|2023-05-17T21:46:34+07:00April 28, 2023|BUSINESS LAW, LAW NEWS|

THAIFEX–Anuga Asia 2023 | Governing Law

THAIFEX–Anuga Asia 2023, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand, from 23-27 May 2023. The exhibition is organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion Ministry of Commerce, Thai Chamber of Commerce and Koelnmesse, aimed at promotion of the export of food and beverage products of Thailand. The exhibitors are provided with the opportunity to engage [...]

By Golawphuket|2023-05-27T19:31:52+07:00March 12, 2023|INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW, LAW NEWS, LITIGATOIN LAW|

Thai Company Law Amendment 2023

This article gives you 12 key points of the last amendment to Thailand’s Civil and Commercial Code No. 23 (CCC)1 which came into force on February 7, 2023. It is very helpful for both business startups and business expansion through a Thai limited company. Why is it helpful? Let's go over the new company [...]

By Golawphuket|2023-05-20T19:29:28+07:00January 8, 2023|CORPORATE LAW, LAW NEWS|

Latest Measure to Traffic fines June 2022

Vehicle drivers or vehicle owners know that when they have to renew their road tax, if any fine remains unpaid, they will have to clear it before getting their new road tax document. Now a similar thing happens to Motorists who refuse to pay their traffic fines in Bangkok, they could face arrest under [...]

By Golawphuket|2023-05-08T03:09:00+07:00June 22, 2022|LAW NEWS, un category|

2022 Cannabis Law Put The Commercial Value Up

In Thailand, cannabis is called ‘Ganja’," and hemp is called 'Ganchong'. On June 9, 2022, Thai law raises the possibilities for commerce with cannabis and hemp, which are gaining more commercial value. Ganja Law History in Brief In Thailand, the first law that set forth the rules about cannabis was the Ganja Act B.E. [...]

By Golawphuket|2023-05-17T14:30:06+07:00June 8, 2022|BUSINESS LAW, LAW NEWS|

PDPA law in Thailand

Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (PDPA) was enacted in the Government Gazette on 27 May 2019, part of the act came into force the day after, but, some not such as Chapters 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and Section 95 and Section 96 which came into force one year after the date of [...]

By Golawphuket|2023-04-30T21:22:02+07:00June 1, 2022|CRIMINAL LAW, LAW NEWS|

Criminal Liability of the Child 2022

Criminal Liability of the Child, the Thailand Criminal Code No.29 B.E. 2565 (2022) amendment aims to be in line with the General Comment No. 10 (2007) Children’s Rights in juvenile justice of the Convention on the Rights of the Child - CRC), Universal Periodic Review (UPR). Criminal Liability of the Child from 2022 On [...]

By Golawphuket|2023-05-29T14:32:06+07:00May 14, 2022|CRIMINAL LAW, LAW NEWS|

Lazada future in Thailand

Lese-Majesty crime is a serious offence in Thailand, even if wind of more “liberty” or “democracy” appears everywhere on the globe. The World famous Lazada company is in the eye of the cyclone since the Association for the Protection of the Thai Constitution has lodged a complaint with the ministry, calling for legal action [...]

By Golawphuket|2023-05-01T00:39:15+07:00May 11, 2022|CRIMINAL LAW, E-COMMERCE LAW, LAW NEWS|

The amendment of Copyright Law of Thailand No. 5 B.E. 2565 (2022) which published in the Government Gazette on February 24, 2022 and will become effective on August 23, 2022 is the core action of Thai Government to be in line with the World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty (WIPO) which Thailand is presently [...]

By Golawphuket|2023-04-30T21:44:07+07:00April 17, 2022|Intelligent Property Law, LAW NEWS|

Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) 2022

From January 1, 2022, Thai financial institutions will be required to collect and share financial account and tax information with the Thai Revenue Department in order to comply with the automatic exchange of information (AEOI) requirements set by the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (MAAC).On June 3, 2020, in Paris, Thailand signed [...]

By Golawphuket|2023-05-16T15:52:31+07:00March 2, 2022|BUSINESS LAW, E-COMMERCE LAW, LAW NEWS|