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NBTC’s Discretionary Rejections of Type III License Applications Thailand’s telecom regulator, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), has shown that meeting formal criteria on paper does not guarantee license approval. The NBTC actively exercises discretion to deny Type III …

By John Formichella and Naytiwut JamallsawatRead more from the authors Thailand has intentionally overhauled its nuclear regulatory system, mainly based on lessons from past radiological incidents. As nuclear energy cautiously re-enters the national energy strategy—particularly through Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)—the …

HOW AN AUSTRALIAN DATA PRIVACY CASE SIGNALS STRICT LIMITS ON FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY USE IN THAILAND. A landmark ruling against Australia’s hardware store “Bunnings” for the unlawful use of facial recognition technology (FRT) serves as a wake-up call for Thai …

Thailand’s media landscape is undergoing a seismic shift in 2025! From stringent NBTC broadcasting rules to emerging OTT regulations and film censorship reforms, the Kingdom is balancing innovation with tradition. Discover lucrative incentives for foreign productions—up to 30% cash rebates—and navigate compliance challenges with expert insights from Formichella & Sritawat. Dive into the future of Thailand’s media revolution today! …

Thailand Telecommunications: Does the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission align with the International Telecommunications Union Guidelines? Although the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) (see https://fosrlaw.com/2021/thailands-telecommunications-business-act/) considers the guidelines of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), it often aligns with these …

Thailand Supreme Court Sets Limits on Shareholders’ Agreements: Key Legal Lessons from Decision 3402/2548 Laws create order—business brings complexity. In Thailand, shareholders often depend on private agreements to align commercial expectations and protect investments. But what occurs when these private …

Thailand’s alcoholic beverage market offers significant business potential, but entering it requires careful compliance with a strict regulatory framework. The key authorities involved are the Excise Department, Customs Department, and the Revenue Department — each playing a distinct role in the approval, taxation, and …

Thai authorities are executing their most aggressive campaign to date against illegal nominee structures used to bypass the Foreign Business Act (FBA). This multi-agency enforcement effort, widely reported by outlets such as the Bangkok Post, leverages powerful new data integration tools …

1.    Executive Summary: Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI), under its strategic shift towards a “New Economy,” has significantly relaxed and targeted its concession packages, creating unprecedented opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in high-potential sectors like Agriculture Technology (Agritech), Artificial …

1. Introduction to AI in Thailand Thailand continues to develop as a regional leader in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and big data regulation, balancing innovation with legal protections. In 2025, the legal environment will be shaped by existing …