Thailand Proposes New Amendment to Tax Rule for Foreign Income Remittance

Sumet Mingmongkolmitr (Senior Partner) and Sataporn Samanyaporn (Associate)  Thailand’s Revenue Department is in the process of drafting legislation to amend tax rules for foreign income remitted to Thailand. The proposed amendment aims to reduce the tax burden on Thai tax residents who bring foreign income into Thailand, with the broader objective of encouraging the repatriation …

Thailand’s Engagement with the Global Minimum Tax in 2025

UNDERSTANDING THE GLOBAL MINIMUM TAX (GMT) The Global Minimum Tax (GMT) is a major shift in international taxation led by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), aiming to curb profit shifting and ensure fair tax distribution. Thailand is among the signatories of this initiative, which is based on two main pillars.

Thailand Updates Long-Term Resident (LTR) and SMART Visa Programs

On January 13, 2025, Thailand’s Cabinet approved major revisions to the Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa program, reinforcing the country’s strategy to attract skilled professionals, investors, and their families. These revisions are designed to encourage foreign investment and contribute to the nation’s long-term economic development. The new criteria will become effective upon official publication in the …

Navigating Thailand’s PDPA: Key Compliance Insights

INTRODUCTION Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) is an important framework governing how businesses handle personal data. Compliance with the PDPA is essential for organizations to avoid legal risks, financial penalties, and reputational damage. This article provides an overview of the key compliance requirements, common challenges, and best practices businesses should adopt to ensure compliance …

Gary Schall Joins Arnold & Porter, Continuing Growth of Boston Office’s Transactional Practice

BOSTON, July 2, 2025 — Arnold & Porter announced today that Gary Schall has joined the firm’s Corporate & Finance practice as a partner and co-head of the Emerging Company and Venture Capital group, resident in Boston.

Ukraine’s sanctions have been cancelled

Ukraine’s sanctions against a former top executive of a French international financial group have been cancelled

Top 3 Trends in Ukraine’s Extradition and MLA Practice in 2024

Despite the ongoing full-scale war, Ukraine has remained a proactive participant in international legal cooperation. In 2024, three major trends have emerged in the area of mutual legal assistance (MLA) and extradition, highlighting both institutional resilience and a growing level of foreign engagement.

TOP Trends in Ukrainian Sanctions Policy

  Systematic designation of individuals and legal entities. In Ukraine, the institution of sanctions was introduced in response to the Russian Federation’s illegal annexation of Crimea and the outbreak of armed conflict in the eastern regions of the country.

Ukraine’s White-Collar Crime Practice Enters a New Era: Insights from Denys Bugay, Leading Expert and Founding Partner at VB Partners

Denys Bugay – founding partner of the law firm VB Partners and former President of the Ukrainian Bar Association – shares his perspective on how Ukraine’s White-Collar Crime practice is evolving. He outlines the key trends, challenges, and future directions for legal professionals in this complex and fast-changing field during wartime.

Homburger advised HR Group on its acquisition of H-Hotels

The Berlin-based HR Group has acquired H-Hotels, one of the largest privately managed German hotel companies. The transaction took effect on February 25, 2025, and comprises more than 60 hotels in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France and Hungary.