The telecommunications market in Thailand has liberalized since the passage of the Telecommunications Business Act (TBA) of 2001 (see Thailand’s Telecommunications Business Act). Before 2001, the telecommunications sector in Thailand operated under a concession structure whereby an operator would build, transfer, and operate networks under a specific period with the Government of Thailand. … Read More
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E-commerce Law (Direct Sales and Marketing Act, Consumer Protection Act, and Personal Data Act): Thailand, Part 3 of a 3-Part Series
This third part of a three-part series discusses Thailand’s e-commerce law on Telemarketing. … Read More
Criminal Defamation Litigation in Thailand
Defamation is something that almost everyone could encounter in Thailand. In this regard, many defamation cases are prosecuted and litigated yearly in Thailand. Indeed, legal commenters regularly comment (and opine) that defamation lawsuits are often intended as a form of strike suits or lawfare. … Read More
Mergers and Telecommunication Market Regulatory Obligations – Thailand
As technology and telecommunications continue to converge at blinding speed, other sectors are joining the party with equally breathtaking acceleration. An example is the automotive sector, wherein the automotive sector converges with the telecommunications and technology sectors. … Read More
Formichella & Sritawat featured in the Asia Business Law Directory
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Thailand’s Telecommunications Business Act
The TBA does not impose foreign shareholding restrictions on Type I licensed operators. However, foreign nationals or companies with majority foreign ownership must obtain a Foreign Business License under most circumstances from the Ministry of Commerce to operate their business. … Read More
Thailand: Telecoms & Media
Lexology Getting the Deal Through provides international legal expert analysis in key areas of law, practice and regulation for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners, and company officers and directors. … Read More