For many years, the incorporation of Thai companies was regarded primarily as a routine compliance exercise. While Thai law has long prohibited nominee arrangements under the Foreign Business Act (FBA) and related legislation, substantive scrutiny of ownership structures often occurred … Read More
Author Archives: Supitchaya Akeyati
Foreign Satellite Landing in Thailand
Sequencing State Policy and Telecom Licensing in a Layered Regulatory Framework Foreign satellite operators evaluating Thailand are not facing two separate regulatory regimes. They are navigating a layered framework in which telecommunications licensing and state-level policy considerations operate within the … Read More
Enforcing AI-Use Obligations in Professional Services Contracts
What Actually Works Under Thai Law and in Cross-Border Engagements AI Clauses Are No Longer About Permission In sophisticated professional services engagements, particularly legal services, AI-related provisions have evolved quietly yet decisively. They no longer ask whether AI may be … Read More
Formichella & Sritawat Contributes to Chambers Global Practice Guide: Technology M&A 2026
Formichella & Sritawat is pleased to announce its contribution to the Technology M&A 2026 edition of the Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide. … Read More
Formichella & Sritawat contribute Thailand Chapter of ICLG Telecoms, Media & Internet Laws and Regulations 2026
We are pleased to announce that the Thailand chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG): Telecoms, Media & Internet Laws and Regulations 2026 has now been published by Global Legal Group . The chapter provides an up-to-date overview of … Read More
OTT and the Definition of Television Broadcasting in Thailand
Over-the-top (OTT) services like streaming platforms are now a vital part of Thailand’s digital landscape. They play a huge role in how people enjoy media, and they’re becoming a focal point for policymakers, courts, and regulators when it comes to … Read More
Thailand’s Upcoming E-Commerce Platform Regulations: What Operators Need to Prepare for
Key takeaways for platform operators: Thailand’s competition regulator is moving to formalize conduct standards for large digital platforms, with increased scrutiny of self-preferencing, tying, parity clauses, data use, and discriminatory ranking. The move aligns with global trends led by the … Read More
Thailand’s New Website Security Standards 2025: Implications for Compliance Under the Cybersecurity Act
Thailand has strengthened its national cybersecurity framework with the implementation of a Website Security Standard. The standard was officially released on September 16, 2025, and takes effect on the same day. Issued under the Cybersecurity Act B.E. 2562 (2019), this … Read More
Thailand’s 24-Hour Content Takedown Rule: Compliance Challenges for Social Media Platforms
Thailand’s digital regulations are evolving rapidly. The Notification of the Electronic Transactions Commission regarding Measures for Preventing Technology Crimes on Social Media Platform Providers was published in the Royal Gazette on July 4, 2025 (“Notification”). It establishes a strict 24-hour … Read More
Thailand’s PDPA: Enforcement in Action and Cross-Border Data Transfers
Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), enforced since June 2022, demands robust compliance to avoid fines exceeding THB 21.5 million. The PDPC penalizes weak governance, inadequate security, and delayed breach responses. Key steps include appointing Data Protection Officers, implementing encryption, and ensuring 72-hour breach reporting. The PDPA’s cross-border data transfer rules, clarified in 2023, require Standard Contractual Clauses or Binding Corporate Rules for compliance. Adhering to PDPA not only mitigates penalties but boosts consumer trust by 15% and market access by 10%, offering strategic business advantages.
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