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The rise of digital payments in Thailand reflects the nation’s broader embrace of digital transformation and financial inclusion. From mobile wallets to QR code transactions, digital payment platforms have reshaped...
Thailand’s immigration system will see a major update in 2025 with the return of the TM6 form in a fully digital format, now called the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)....
Thailand has taken an important step in the fight against financial crime. On the approval of two new legislative amendments aimed at strengthening its anti-money laundering (AML) laws. On February...
Thailand has strict tax regulations that apply to both residents and non-residents. In recent years, the Thai Revenue Department has updated its policies on how both foreign and locally sourced...
Various changes have been made in 2025 to Thailand’s Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa Program to make it easier to qualify for and acquire. This is part of the government’s plan...
In Thailand, defamation can lead to both criminal charges and civil lawsuits. If you're accused, you risk fines, jail time, or being ordered to pay compensation. If someone harms your...
What to Do After a Serious Car Accident in Thailand
Sep 16, 2026Report accidents fast and get medical care first. Call 1669 for EMS, 191 for police. For road crashes, exchange insurance details and notify the insurer within 24 hours. Thailand's compulsory...
Thailand is an employee-protective jurisdiction: most employees are covered by the Labour Protection Act and cannot be dismissed at will without correct procedure and payments. Written employment contracts are strongly...
Foreigners cannot normally own land in Thailand, but can own condominium units (up to 49% of the building area) and can legally register 30-year leases and other long-term rights over...
How to Register a Foreign Branch Office in Thailand
Sep 16, 2026A foreign branch is not a separate legal entity; the parent company remains 100% liable for all obligations and debts incurred by the Thai branch. Most foreign branches require a...
How to Handle Construction Defect Claims in Thailand
Sep 16, 2026Contractors in Thailand are legally liable for defects for one year after delivery, extending to five years for structural failures under the Civil and Commercial Code. Owners must provide a...
Arbitration in Thailand is governed by the Arbitration Act B.E. 2545 (2002), which is largely based on the UNCITRAL Model Law. Parties can choose between institutional arbitration, such as the...