Before a company's shareholders decide to amend their company's articles of association (AoA), there are a number of issues which should be carefully considered.

When Vietnam's new Law on Enterprises of 2020 (2020 LOE) came into effect on January 1, 2021, the implementing regulations for corporate matters guiding the now-repealed Law on Enterprises of 2014 ceased their effectiveness.

Thailand's data protection regulator has published draft guidance on lawful bases for processing personal data and marketing practices under the PDPA. The guidance introduces a five-step process for selecting lawful bases, emphasizes separating marketing consent from core services, and addresses AI-driven marketing transparency. Organizations processing personal data in Thailand face new expectations around accountability, consent management, and documentation of compliance efforts.

Thailand has taken another step toward liberalizing its foreign business framework, exempting additional service activities and derivatives brokerage or agency businesses from the licensing requirements of the Foreign Business Act (FBA).

M&A transactions for private and public limited companies in Thailand can be achieved in many ways, including acquiring shares from existing shareholders of a limited company...

In Thailand, in-court business rehabilitation is a legal proceeding that enhances a debtor's chance to restructure business operations for corporate debtors who are unable to repay their debts.

Thailand is an attractive destination to do business for foreign investors, thanks to its government initiatives.

From Taylor Swift's trademark refusal to Katy Perry's name dispute in Australia, these five international cases reveal how fame and recognition alone cannot guarantee intellectual property protection. The cases demonstrate critical lessons about trademark registration, contractual obligations, and the complexities of IP ownership in the modern era.

Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has introduced a sweeping new expedited takedown mechanism that dramatically expands government authority to remove online content deemed contrary to national security, public order, or good morals. The notification establishes 14 specific content categories—from monarchy-related speech to alcohol advertising—that qualify for rapid court-ordered suppression without fixed response timelines. Digital platforms, e-commerce operators, and fintech co

On September 21, 2022, the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) held another public hearing on the draft Royal Decree on Digital Platforms and its sub-regulations.

Carbon markets have moved to the forefront of corporate and regulatory agendas as global attention to climate change and sustainability intensifies.

Criticised for being ineffective, the Trade Competition Act B.E. 2542 of Thailand ("Trade Competition Law") is facing an overhaul.

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has overhauled its approach to related-party transactions (RPTs) by issuing new rules that simplify approval processes while expanding...

Thailand's Ministry of Finance and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have issued regulations broadening the criteria for determining...

The meeting of the Board of Investment of Thailand (the "BOI") held on 4 November 2020 approved a large number of packages in order to promote more investment in various businesses.

Thailand’s Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) has opened a public hearing on proposed amendments to the OIC Notification on Criteria for Information Technology Risk Governance...

Thailand's Office of the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) has opened a public hearing period on its draft notification regarding cross-border transfer of personal data.

Thailand’s Office of the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) recently released draft guidance on records of processing activities (ROPA) for personal data controllers and processors under the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (PDPA).

Data protection officers (DPOs) have become a fixture of Thailand’s privacy compliance landscape since the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (PDPA) took full effect and the Office of the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) began requiring certain organizations to appoint them.

As we offer various services to our clients, this series of articles intends to give you an overview on how FRANK Legal & Tax can assist you with your legal matters in Thailand.