News and Updates

Thailand is once again experiencing a “crackdown” on visa-exempt entries and the misuse of tourist visas. While the situation may seem like a new development, the underlying framework has not changed. As we previously explained in our analysis of repeated …

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, …

Thailand’s Bold Leap: Proposed Foreign Business Act Amendments to Boost Competitiveness Thailand is taking a significant step towards a more dynamic and competitive economic future. Recent reports in the Bangkok Post and The Nation have highlighted the Cabinet’s approval in …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …