Business Law in Thailand

I have helped many expatriate clients navigate Thailand’s complex laws for over twenty years. I know how important it is to get the Board of Investment (BOI) application process right the first time. This guide will show you how to apply for the BOI in Thailand.

This guide is for you if you are:

An entrepreneur starting a manufacturing business.

A tech professional wanting to take advantage of Thailand’s digital economy.

A business owner looking to expand in Southeast Asia. It will help you understand how to apply for BOI promotion. It will also show how Thai lawyers can help you succeed and avoid costly mistakes.

Thai authorities have dramatically intensified their pursuit of business crimes, particularly targeting nominee structures used to circumvent foreign ownership restrictions. From September 2024 to May 2025, enforcement agencies handled 861 nominee business cases. These cases caused economic damages over 15.3 billion baht. The enforcement covers more than just nominee companies. It includes a wider range of business crimes. Authorities are pursuing 57,739 cases of illegal goods. They are also investigating 46,918 high-risk companies that may use nominee structures. This increase in enforcement highlights ongoing issues with recent actions against nominees in Thailand. These issues involve the law and court cases.

Learn about the legal consequences of failing to pay taxes in Thailand, including fines and possible imprisonment for various tax violations.

The landscape of business ownership in Thailand has seen significant changes, particularly regarding the utilization of Thai nominee shareholders. This article explains the complexities of nominee structures. It also discusses the Foreign Business Act and the current crackdown on nominee businesses. Understanding these elements is vital for both foreign investors and Thai nationals involved in the business sector.

The recent developments surrounding the proposed casino law in Thailand, particularly the Entertainment Complex Act, have sparked significant debate and concern. Although the bill aimed at legalizing casinos within entertainment complexes has made progress, it has not yet received final approval, leaving its future uncertain. While tourism and jobs will benefit from a new casino […]

Explore essential strategies and opportunities for launching a successful business in Thailand, focusing on cultural etiquette, relationship building, and key growth industries.

Explore the evolution of cryptocurrency laws in Thailand, from early recognition through to creating a regulatory framework and its potential future trajectory in the global crypto space.