The High Court has held that a defendant bank was entitled to maintain privilege over certain documents even though the claimant companies had obtained copies of the documents...

As the Thai Baht is under pressure due to imbalanced capital flows, thus unusually strong in comparison to foreign currencies, the Ministry of Finance (MOF)

On January 26, 2021, the Thai government passed a resolution to reduce the government fees that are generally collected for the registration of a sale and mortgage of immovable property.

The guide provides in-depth details on the legal regimes affecting all aspects of aircraft sale and purchase, aircraft and engine leasing, and aircraft debt finance, including sale and lease agreement terms; taxation; ...

On April 8, 2025, Thailand passed a resolution to reduce the government fees for registering the sale and mortgage of immovable property. These reductions are outlined in two notifications issued...

On July 15, 2022, the Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) issued Letter No. FE-1/754 instructing banks with authorized dealer (AD) status to inform the CBM of the balances in foreign-currency accounts belonging to Myanmar companies with up to 35% foreign ownership.

On January 31, 2025, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) announced a new Notification re: Responsible Lending, replacing a similar notification from 2023.

The Bank of Thailand has issued new notifications amending regulations for payment businesses that fall under the Payment Systems Act B.E. 2560 (2017) to promote transparency and good governance in the payment industry.

With technological advancements, business operators are able to access more varieties of data than ever before, and are able to use that data to assess the terms on which loans are provided.

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has amended foreign exchange (FX) controls, as part of its roadmap toward a "new Thai FX ecosystem," to further relax limitations and restrictions on outbound

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has issued a new notification to sustainably address Thailand's household debt problems by establishing responsible and fair lending requirements...

Kevin Bourque worked for a global asset finance bank for 6 years as head of legal for the largest division in that bank. He is now a Senior Counsel at Hughes Krupica based in Bangkok.

On September 12, 2024, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) Notification Re: Virtual Bank Supervision Criteria took effect.

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has opened a public comment period on their consultation paper titled "Criteria for Supervising Virtual Banks" from March 19, 2024, to April 17, 2024.

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has published the Draft Guidelines for Digital Fraud Management, which aim to help financial service providers tackle digital fraud and ensure safety and trust in the Thai financial system.

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) and the Fiscal Policy Office have drafted a royal decree that will regulate the hire purchase and leasing of cars and motorcycles under the Financial Institution Business Act B.E. 2551 (2008).

After several years of policy discussion and continued efforts led by the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) to relax the list of reserved businesses under the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (1999) (FBA)...

Certain securities, derivatives, and treasury activities in Thailand were opened to foreign investors when Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce published two new ministerial regulations in the Government Gazette on August 28, 2026. The regulations significantly broaden the service activities that foreign-owned businesses may conduct without a license or certificate under the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542, as amended (FBA).

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a detailed draft notification expanding its oversight to cover the funding sources behind major shareholdings in licensed securities...

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has released the Guidelines for Digital Fraud Management, which took effect on December 17, 2025, incorporating certain amendments...