How Thai Courts Evaluate Responsibility in Corporate Disputes Routine Signatures and Litigation Risk In corporate disputes before Thai courts, directors frequently justify problematic transactions or inaccurate filings on the basis of ignorance. Within the company, that explanation might seem reasonable. … Read More
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Control Without Shareholding: How Thai Courts Infer Control in Company Disputes
Shareholding is a Starting Point, not a Conclusion In disputes concerning the governance of a Thai company, the parties typically commence by examining the share register. This approach is understandable because the register indicates legal ownership, demonstrates the formal allocation … Read More
Thailand Proposes Landmark Reforms to Foreign Business Act to Attract Investment
Thailand is considering significant reforms to the Foreign Business Act that could remove licensing requirements for several service industries. The proposed changes may make it easier for foreign investors to operate software development, treasury centre and intra-group management businesses in Thailand without obtaining a Foreign Business License. … Read More
The End of the Filing Formality: Thailand’s New Front in Registration Scrutiny – Key Changes for Foreign Investors in 2026
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
A New Era for Innovation: Understanding Thailand’s Draft Startup Promotion and Development Act
Thailand is positioning itself at the forefront of Southeast Asia’s innovation economy with the introduction of the Draft Startup Promotion and Development Act. This proposed legislation represents a strategic governmental initiative designed to systematically address the legal and operational challenges … Read More