Scrutiny Guidelines to Prevent Land Holding for the Benefit of Foreigners
Thailand generally prohibits foreign nationals from owning land. However, there are notable exceptions that allow land ownership under specific conditions. For instance, a foreigner may acquire land for residential purposes if they invest a legally prescribed minimum amount. Additionally, land ownership may be granted under special laws, such as those related to investment promotion privileges.
Managing and Preservation of Evidence for Criminal Case in Myanmar
IN BRIEF In Myanmar, the law enforcement agencies and the courts have the duties and responsibilities to manage and preserve the evidence for criminal cases. Police force is responsibilities for investigating and authority to seize the evidence.
Plants Varieties, Its registration, and the Protection of Rights
IN BRIEF Developers or breeders who invest in the plant variety development process should be legally protected.
Thailand Petroleum 25th Onshore Bidding Round: Invitation for Petroleum Exploration and Production Rights
IN BRIEF The Ministry of Energy has announced a new 25th bid-round of applications for petroleum exploration and production rights,
Key Guidelines on RoPA Exemptions for Small Enterprises
IN BRIEF The Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (“PDPA”) exempted small enterprises from the obligation to create, record, and retain a Record of Processing Activities (“RoPA”) under Sections 39 and 40.
Thailand’s Top-up Tax Decree: Aligning with Global Standards while Supporting Investment
IN BRIEF On January 8, 2025, the Minister of Finance proposed the Emergency Decree on Top-up Tax, B.E. 2567 (2024) (“Top-up Tax Decree”) to Parliament for consideration and affirmation of the Cabinet’s approval.
Update on Copyright and Related Rights in Myanmar
IN BRIEF Myanmar’s Copyright Law 2019 was enacted on May 24, 2019 and the Ministry of Commerce issued the Copyright Rules with the Notification No. 70/2023, dated October 23, 2023.
The Rise of Data Centers: Why Thailand is Becoming a Hotspot for Colocation Services
In today’s digital era, Data Centers are the backbone of our technology-driven world.
Crypto Currency Business in Laos
A. Legislation: In 2021, the Ministry of Technology and Communication has issued the Ministerial Decision on experimenting with digital asset transactions No. 888.MTC, dated November 9, 2021. To defines the types, regulations and measures regarding the trial of digital asset transactions in the Lao PDR to be safe, reliable and effective, aiming to protect the …
The Continuation and Additional Tax Incentives for Real Estate Sector for 2025
Introduction Following the Royal Government’s decision in the Special Statement on “One Year Achievement of the 7th Legislature” on August 22, 2024,