“At this point, we are ready to join the TPP”

As reported in the Bangkok Post, the Thai government has voiced what is likely its strongest support in favor of joining the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak stated before a gathering of business leaders in Japan …

Japan Announces it Will Join TPP Negotiations. Thailand?

"Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to announce on Friday Japan's intention to join negotiations for an ambitious trans-Pacific free-trade pact, a move that launches the final—and possibly most important—phase of his economic agenda: long-term growth strategies", reports the 14 March …

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)

What is it? The RCEP is a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between the ten member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam), and the six …

Thai Officials Say FTA with EU will be Concluded in Less than Two Years

A "Thai government delegation [to Europe]" announced that a "Thai-EU free trade agreement will be concluded in less than two years, as part of Thailand's commitment towards free trade and competitiveness enhancement" (bolded for emphasis), a 7 March 2013 front page cover story …

Law Update – New Personal Data Protection Regulation – Data Protection Officer (DPO)

By Price Sanond / September 29, 2023

In Thailand the Personal Data Protection Act (the “PDPA”) has been in effect since 1 June 2022 and several subsequent clarifying notifications have since been issued by the Personal Data

Thailand Privilege Card Program by Thailand Elite

By Price Sanond / September 13, 2023

Since 2003, Thailand Elite, an organization supported by the Thai government and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (“TAT”), has offered the opportunity to eligible foreigners

Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa has been granted to a highly-skilled professional. How does the 17% personal income tax flat rate work in practice?

By Price Sanond / September 4, 2023

Congratulations to highly-skilled professionals whose Long-Term Resident (“LTR”) visa is approved and stamped in their passport. Those LTR professionals with potential eligibility to pay personal income tax at a 17%

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“At this point, we are ready to join the TPP”

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)

Law Update – New Personal Data Protection Regulation – Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Thailand Privilege Card Program by Thailand Elite

Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa has been granted to a highly-skilled professional. How does the 17% personal income tax flat rate work in practice?

EMPLOYMENT: WORKING FROM HOME

Thai company law changes effective 7 February 2023

Personal Data Protection Regulations

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