Why criminal intent, aggravating circumstances, and Thai criminal procedure may matter more than the value of the property involved Most people instinctively judge a theft allegation by the value of the property involved. If the item is inexpensive, they assume …
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23 July, 2026
Cross-Border Customer Data Under Thailand’s PDPA
The Transfer Mechanism Is Only Part of the Compliance Multinational groups often treat foreign back-end processing as a technical matter rather than a legal one. A local business collects customer data in Thailand, and some of that data is then …
21 July, 2026
Unregulated by Name, Regulated in Substance: Direct-to-Device Satellite in Thailand
As direct-to-device satellite connectivity expands, regulators worldwide are considering how to authorize supplemental coverage from space. In Thailand, D2D may be unregulated by name, but it remains regulated in substance. …
20 July, 2026
Thailand’s DBD Is Closing the Door on Nominee Shareholding
The Digital Screening Systems Are Already Watching From 1 August 2026, incorporating or amending a Thai limited company involving foreign shareholders or foreign authorised directors will become significantly more difficult. The Department of Business Development issued Order of the Central …
13 July, 2026
Beyond the Thai Partner: Control and Accountability in Thai Telecommunications Licensing
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 …
9 July, 2026
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 …
6 July, 2026
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 …
29 June, 2026
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 …
22 June, 2026
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 …
17 June, 2026
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บทความนี้ เป็นการวิเคราะห์ในเชิงกฎหมาย และเชิงพาณิชย์ เกี่ยวกับออริจินอลซาวด์แทร็กในงานผลิตคอนเทนต์สตรีมมิ่งของไทย โดยมุ่งเน้นสิทธิในเพลงในฐานะสินทรัพย์สื่อ ลำดับสิทธิและการได้มาซึ่งสิทธิ การสร้างรายได้บนแพลตฟอร์ม การมีส่วนร่วมของศิลปิน และการนำไปใช้ประโยชน์ต่อยอดในภายหลัง …