Formichella & Sritawat Attorneys at Law has been nominated in three categories at the Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2026, recognizing the firm’s work in the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) sector in Thailand. The firm has been shortlisted for … Read More
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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
Thailand’s Media Regulation Strategy for OTT Platforms: Proposals, Progress and Outlook
Thailand is recalibrating its approach to media regulation in the age of streaming. Over the past year, regulators have unveiled a series of plans affecting digital broadcasting and online video platforms. Unlike what some early reports suggested, there isn’t a … Read More
Why Data Centers Are Not Factories Under Thai Law – And Why the Question Keeps Arising
Legal Status Data centers in Thailand are classified as digital and telecommunications infrastructure, not industrial factories. Under current law and regulatory practice, data centers are not required to obtain factory licensing or registration (รง.4 or รง.2) by virtue of their … Read More
Thailand Digital Platform Regulation 2025: Draft PEA, CCA, Lèse-Majesté and Compliance Obligations
I. Introduction: Thailand’s Regulatory Crossroads Thailand’s digital regulatory model is undergoing a structural realignment. For most of the past two decades, online enforcement rested primarily on the Computer Crime Act (CCA), criminal defamation, and traditional Criminal Code provisions. These regimes … Read More
Software Development Disputes in Thailand: Non-Payment, IP Protection & Enforcement Guide 2025
International software developers working in Thailand often face legal and operational issues when clients don’t pay for delivered software, claim non-performance, or continue using the product after defaulting. These issues become more complicated when clients are outside Thailand, making legal … Read More
ABLJ / law dot asia awards A-List recognition for John Formichella
Formichella & Sritawat is thrilled to announce that our Founding Partner, John Formichella, has been recognized once again by Asia Business Law Journal in its prestigious A-List: Thailand’s Top Lawyers 2025. This marks John’s sixth consecutive year receiving this honor, … 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
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