Formichella & Sritawat is pleased to announce its contribution to the Technology M&A 2026 edition of the Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide. …
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16 January, 2026
Global Minimum Tax, Online Offshore Shopping, and the Rebalancing of Thailand’s Retail Market
Thailand’s move toward implementing the 15% Global Minimum Tax (GMT) under the OECD/G20 Pillar Two framework, which Thailand is in the process of implementing through legislative and administrative measures, has implications that extend well beyond tax compliance. For Thailand’s retail …
16 January, 2026
Celebrating Our Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2026 Recognition
We are Proud and grateful to share that Formichella & Sritawat has once again been recognised in the Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2026 guide once again, marking a meaningful and welcome step forward for the firm. The firm has retained its …
12 January, 2026
Thailand’s Evolving Anti-Bribery Landscape
Thailand is an economic powerhouse in Southeast Asia, a vital hub for trade, investment, and regional connectivity. However, Transparency International’s 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index ranks Thailand 108th out of 180 countries, underscoring that bribery remains a significant challenge for enterprises …
8 January, 2026
THAILAND’S CANNABIS CROSSROADS: A RETURN TO MEDICAL RIGOUR RESHAPES A BUDDING INDUSTRY
Thailand’s experiment with cannabis liberalisation is undergoing a profound and contentious recalibration. The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) is advancing a new draft ministerial regulation designed to impose stringent oversight on the sector, a decisive pivot away from the largely …
5 January, 2026
Right over Leased Asset (ROLA): A Legal Alternative to Nominee Property Structures in Thailand
Foreign investors interested in Thai real estate face strict restrictions on direct land ownership under the Land Code Act. While certain indirect arrangements have historically been considered, authorities have increased enforcement against non-compliant structures, emphasizing the importance of lawful options. …
22 December, 2025
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 …
22 December, 2025
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 …
18 December, 2025
Navigating Thailand’s Regulatory Landscape for Short-Term Professional Assignments
Thailand presents a more complex picture for professionals arriving for short-term work, even when the work is unpaid. Recent incidents, such as the detention of a Spanish actress for allegedly working without a permit, underscore the authorities’ rigorous interpretation of …
17 December, 2025
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 …