Thailand’s attraction for foreign residents and investors often centres on lifestyle and opportunity. However, navigating property ownership remains a significant hurdle due to strict legal prohibitions on foreign land ownership, except for specific exceptions, such as BOI-promoted projects or designated … Read More
Author Archives: Dr. Paul Crosio
Securing BOI Privileges in Thailand
Thailand offers a structured, incentive-driven pathway for foreign investment under the Board of Investment (BOI) regime. Obtaining BOI promotion is frequently essential for operational viability and accessing critical legal and fiscal benefits. However, the application process demands precise legal compliance … Read More
Enforcing Arbitral Awards in Thailand: A Concise Legal Overview
By Dr. Paul Crosio May 2025 Thailand’s arbitration framework, anchored by its ratification of the 1958 New York Convention and the Arbitration Act B.E. 2545 (2002), provides a structured pathway for enforcing domestic and foreign arbitral awards. While the system … Read More
Thailand Proposes Sweeping Amendments to Anti-Money Laundering Act: Key Reforms and Implications
By Dr. Paul Crosio April 2025 Thailand’s Ministry of Justice has unveiled draft amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering Act B.E. 2542 (1999). This signalled a significant escalation in efforts to combat financial crime, corruption, and illicit foreign ownership structures. The … Read More