Thailand's central bank has proposed sweeping changes to digital banking security rules that would phase out SMS-based authentication and mandate biometric verification for large transactions. The draft notification extends security requirements beyond mobile banking to internet channels and nonbank providers, responding to evolving fraud tactics targeting gaps in the current regulatory framework.

On November 23, 2021, Thailand's cabinet approved in principle the amended Ministerial Regulation No. 13 issued under the Exchange Control Act, B.E. 2485 (1942), as amended (ECA).

The Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) and the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 22 January 2010 to establish a framework for cooperation between the two exchanges and allow dual-listing opportunities.

A private limited company is the most popular business structure in Thailand not just amongst foreign businesses and entrepreneurs looking to expand into the Thai market but, also amongst foreigner investors as it opens doors ...

Thailand has proposed amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering Act B.E. 2542 (1999) as the country steps up its efforts to combat economic crimes and corruption.

Importance of strong license agreements for companies to manufacturing etc, goods in Thailand discussed.

Overcharging tenants for electricity and water was a common practice among landlords in Thailand.

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission and the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) have opened a public hearing period on proposed changes to requirements for...

With annual accounts, also referred to as the annual financial statements, the bookkeeping closes the respective business year.

Indemnification clauses are common contractual provisions in many jurisdictions including Thailand, but enforcing them can be challenging in the eyes of Thai law.

In this collection, the Asian Business Law Institute ("ABLI") briefly discusses issues concerning extra-contractual liabilities in select civil, common and hybrid jurisdictions.

Depending on status (Thai or foreign) and nature of unregistered activity, it means operating any commercial activity without officially registering with or obtaining required license...

On 15 January 2026, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) announced a refreshed set of investment promotion measures, replacing programs that expired in 2025.

On June 23, 2022, Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) opened a public hearing period on regulatory controls for initial coin offering (ICO) portals that serve as...

On August 25, 2026, Thailand’s cabinet approved in principle a draft amendment that would extend mandatory social security coverage to three categories of workers currently excluded from Thailand’s compulsory social security system.

In August 2017 the Thai SEC issued a hearing paper on the reduction of minimum paid-up capital requirements for securities and derivatives operators in Thailand.

Thailand has enacted a comprehensive new law that fundamentally transforms how businesses interact with government agencies for licensing and public services. The Facilitation of Licensing and Public Services Consideration Act B.E. 2569 (2026) introduces groundbreaking reforms including a "super license" system, mandatory e-filing, deemed approval mechanisms, and strict timeline enforcement that promise to streamline regulatory compliance and reduce administrative burdens across all sectors.

Thailand's Office of Insurance Commission has issued new regulations requiring insurers to deliver policies electronically by default, implement enhanced risk management controls, and establish stricter oversight of advertising and sales conduct. The amendments introduce significant data-reporting obligations and expanded compliance requirements for insurers, agents, brokers, and third-party advertisers operating in Thailand's insurance market.

Thailand's Electronic Transaction Development Agency (ETDA) has released two new subordinate regulations under the Royal Decree on Digital Platform Services: one detailing the assessment of digital...

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has broadened the definition of institutional investors, expanded the types of qualifying investments...