Thailand: Contracts and Commercial Law

The International Chamber of Commerce has unveiled its 2026 Arbitration Rules, introducing significant procedural reforms that reshape the arbitration landscape. From eliminating mandatory Terms of Reference to expanding expedited procedures and strengthening arbitrator disclosure requirements, these changes promise to enhance efficiency while maintaining the flexibility and integrity that define ICC arbitrations.

From Taylor Swift's trademark refusal to Katy Perry's name dispute in Australia, these five international cases reveal how fame and recognition alone cannot guarantee intellectual property protection. The cases demonstrate critical lessons about trademark registration, contractual obligations, and the complexities of IP ownership in the modern era.

Slogans and taglines are powerful brand identifiers, yet securing trade mark protection for them in Thailand has historically been fraught with challenges. Recent developments at the Trade Mark Board signal...

On September 26, 2025, the Contract Committee under Thailand's Consumer Protection Board issued a regulation that aims to standardize contracts and enhance consumer protection...

Since Thailand formally removed Mitragyna speciosa (kratom) from the list of narcotic drugs, the country has progressed from outright prohibition to a structured, license-based regime. While the Ministry of Public Health...

The Contract Committee of Thailand's Office of the Consumer Protection Board has issued a notification updating the stipulation...

As we offer various services to our clients, this series of articles intends to give you an overview on how FRANK Legal & Tax can assist you with your legal matters in Thailand.

Every force majeure clause should be considered and interpreted separately and in light of the contract as a whole, as the precise terms of that clause will control the outcome.

On June 23rd, 2020, the Thai Cabinet approved a Draft Act which will amend the Civil and Commercial Code, with regards to the establishment of limited companies.