Thailand: Corporate/Commercial Law

After several years of policy discussion and continued efforts led by the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) to relax the list of reserved businesses under the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (1999) (FBA)...

Spurred by global geopolitics and Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy, which aims to forge deeper ties with ASEAN, Canadian companies have been showing growing interest...

Thailand is developing new legislation on responsible business conduct that would impose statutory obligations on large enterprises to manage human rights and environmental...

Thailand has established a new cross-ministerial committee to oversee data center operations nationwide, reflecting the government's policy to elevate the country's digital economy and promote investment in digital infrastructure and AI. The regulation defines data centers broadly and empowers the committee to propose policies, standards, and operational frameworks across multiple regulatory domains including energy use, environmental impact, fire safety, and data sovereignty.

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) is seeking public comment on proposed amendments that would significantly expand know-your-customer (KYC) and customer due diligence (CDD) requirements for cash-related transactions at financial institutions (FIs) and specialized financial institutions (SFIs).

Thailand's insurance regulator has drawn a clear line between educational content and regulated activity on social media, establishing new compliance obligations for influencers and content creators who discuss insurance products online. The guidelines introduce strict disclosure requirements, preapproval workflows, and monitoring duties that will reshape how insurance companies engage digital creators.

The main legislation governing bribery and corruption in Thailand is the Organic Act on Anti-Corruption, B.E. 2561 (2018) (“OAAC”), which prohibits giving, offering, or promising benefits to public officials, foreign officials, or international organisation officials with corrupt intent.

After several years of policy discussion and continued efforts led by the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) to relax the list of reserved businesses under the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (1999) (FBA)...

Thailand has prescribed more stringent labeling specifications for traditional and electric vehicles (EVs), requiring manufacturers and importers for sale to display clear, accurate product information on vehicle labels.

Thailand’s Department of Business Development (DBD) has issued a regulation imposing additional requirements for amending a company’s directors and signatory power to designate a foreign national as an authorized signatory of the company.

In September 2025, Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accused a company listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)...

Under Thai law, authorized directors stand as a company's mind and will and, as such, may incur personal criminal liability for acts or omissions committed in the course of company business.