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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.

IN BRIEF Developers or breeders who invest in the plant variety development process should be legally protected.

IN BRIEF The Ministry of Energy has announced a new 25th bid-round of applications for petroleum exploration and production rights,

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.

IN BRIEF Since 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically reshaped traditional retail, pushing consumers toward online platforms during global lockdowns and fueling an E-commerce boom.

In today’s digital era, Data Centers are the backbone of our technology-driven world.

According to Thailand's National Statistical Office, the country officially entered the status of an "aged society" in 2024.

Since 9 June 2022, cannabis and hemp are no longer classified as narcotics under the Narcotics Code,

Since Thailand joined the Madrid Protocol in 2017, the process for international trademark registrations (IR) has become more streamlined.

Recent developments in Thailand’s tax laws signal a shift in how foreign income will be taxed for individuals residing in the country.

On 1st June 2024, the State Administration Council (SAC) issued the notification no. 106/2024, setting the effective date for Myanmar’s Patent Law 2019,

On 24 January 2022, Cabinet has approved Draft Ministerial Regulations in relation to the exemption of official surcharge fee of trademark and patent which the owner/holder will have to pay additional charges in case the trademark registration is not renewed and patent annual fee is not paid within the time stipulated by law. This aims to reduce the burden and to relieve the suffering economic effect caused by COVID-19.