Thailand has enacted the Labour Protection Act (No. 9) B.E. 2568 (2025), introducing a series of amendments to modernize the country’s employment law framework. The Act was published in the Royal Gazette on 7 November 2025 and will take effect … Read More
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Thailand’s Draft Third-Party Access (TPA) Code 2025: Legal Framework, Direct PPA Pilot for Data Centers, and Comparative Insights
Overview of Thailand’s Draft TPA Code 2025 Thailand’s energy regulatory framework continues to develop in response to rising electricity demand, especially from data centers and large industrial users (see: https://fosrlaw.com/2025/data-centers-and-nuclear-energy/). The draft Third Party Access Code (TPA Code), prepared by … Read More
Understanding Regulatory Reasoning in Thailand’s Digital Communications Framework (2025 Update)
November 2025 A clear and strong regulatory framework oversees Thailand’s telecommunications and media industries (see https://fosrlaw.com/2024/telecommunication-licensing-in-thailand/). The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) creates national strategies for connectivity, data management, and digital transformation. Meanwhile, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications … Read More
The Evolution of Thailand’s Business Rehabilitation Framework
Thailand’s business rehabilitation regime under the Bankruptcy Act B.E. 2483 (1940) continues to serve as a vital legal mechanism for companies facing financial distress. The cornerstone of this process is the court’s meticulous assessment of whether a debtor possesses a … Read More
Thailand’s Pending Labour Law Reforms: A Shift Towards Modern Work-Life Protections
On 24 September 2025, the Thai House of Representatives unanimously approved in principle two draft Labour Protection Bills, signalling the most significant potential overhaul of the country’s employment landscape in decades. This legislative initiative, now under review by an ad … 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
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
Navigating Thailand’s Specialized Courts: Essential Insights on Access, Procedures, Costs, and Eligibility
In today’s interconnected business world, Thailand’s specialized courts act as focused and efficient venues for resolving disputes in areas such as intellectual property, taxation, bankruptcy, and technology-related violations. As of September 30, 2025, these courts and divisions continue to adapt … Read More
Payment Processing Licenses in Thailand: Updated 2025 Overview
Payment processors and gateways are essential to Thailand’s digital economy, but operating one is highly regulated. The legal framework is based on the Payment Systems Act B.E. 2560 (2017), supported by a series of Bank of Thailand (BOT) notifications and … 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