The announcement of 29 January 2026, in which the Ministry of Commerce signaled its intention to remove telecommunications services from List 3 of the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (1999) (FBA), in a manner that corresponds, in regulatory scope, to … Read More
Foreign Telcos
Partner-Market Partnerships: Foreign Telcos and Type I Licensing in Thailand
Thailand’s Type 1 license regime presents two contrasting stories: on one hand, the fall of many domestic retail MVNOs (see https://fosrlaw.com/2025/thailand-mvno-type-1-license-challenges/); on the other, the steady, behind-the-scenes activity of foreign operators working through partner-market agreements. Our accompanying articles help explain these different paths, showing why local MVNOs faced challenges while foreign carriers continue to use Type 1 licensing to support enterprises. … Read More