The regulator does not license a partnership. In Thai telecommunications, satellite, gateway, cloud-connectivity, IoT, and digital-infrastructure projects, foreign operators often start with a straightforward question: can we do this through a Thai partner? The question makes sense. A Thai partner …
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When the Chatbot Becomes a Friend: Thailand’s Emerging Liability Question
Thailand does not yet have a reported judgment concerning allegations that a child was harmed through interactions with a companion-style AI chatbot. There is no dedicated statute for AI companions, no chatbot-specific child-safety regime, and no settled Thai authority on …
Thailand’s Draft Lemon Law: Why Businesses Should Prepare Before It Comes Into Force
Thailand is moving closer to adopting a dedicated legal framework for defective goods. On 16 June 2026, the Cabinet approved the draft Liability for Defective Goods Act, commonly referred to as Thailand’s “Lemon Law”, as proposed by the Office of …
Short-Term Rentals in Thailand: Understanding the Non-Hotel Registration Framework
Thailand has long been one of the world’s most popular tourism destinations. From beachfront villas to boutique guesthouses and urban apartments, the country offers a wide variety of accommodation options for travellers. In recent years, however, the rapid growth of …
Formichella & Sritawat contribute Thailand Chapter of ICLG Digital Business Laws and Regulations 2026
We are pleased to announce that the Thailand chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG): Digital Business Laws and Regulations 2026 has now been published by Global Legal Group. The chapter provides an up-to-date overview of Thailand’s legal and …
ออริจินัลซาวด์แทร็กในยุคสตรีมมิ่ง เหตุใดลิขสิทธิ์เพลง จึงมิได้เป็นเพียงองค์ประกอบรองอีกต่อไป
บทความนี้ เป็นการวิเคราะห์ในเชิงกฎหมาย และเชิงพาณิชย์ เกี่ยวกับออริจินอลซาวด์แทร็กในงานผลิตคอนเทนต์สตรีมมิ่งของไทย โดยมุ่งเน้นสิทธิในเพลงในฐานะสินทรัพย์สื่อ ลำดับสิทธิและการได้มาซึ่งสิทธิ การสร้างรายได้บนแพลตฟอร์ม การมีส่วนร่วมของศิลปิน และการนำไปใช้ประโยชน์ต่อยอดในภายหลัง …
Original Soundtracks in the Streaming Economy: Why Music Rights Are No Longer Ancillary
Thai Language version available here: https://fosrlaw.com/2026/สิทธิในเพลงประกอบภาพยน/ Original soundtracks have always been part of film and television production. In the streaming economy, however, they are no longer merely background material or promotional accessories. A soundtrack can now travel independently of the series …
Invest to Stay: Long-term Visa Options for Property Investors
Thailand’s Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa programme has matured into one of Southeast Asia’s most comprehensive residency-by-investment pathways – and for foreign nationals considering real estate in the kingdom, the 2025 and 2026 rule changes have made property investment a more …
Regulating AI Without Illusions: Technical Limits, Legal Chokepoints, and Practical Accountability
Why AI governance must move beyond abstract model control toward enforceable duties where AI affects work, markets, institutions, and human decision-making Artificial intelligence must be regulated. The question is not whether law should respond to AI, but whether legal systems …
Convertible Debentures for Thai Tech Startups: The SEC Private-Placement Route and the Risk of Skipping Steps
Early-stage technology companies often need to raise capital quickly. For founders, the priority may be runway, product development, sales hiring, or closing a bridge round before the next equity financing. For investors, the priority may be speed, valuation protection, and …









