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Insurance laws changing with the times
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 01/05/2015
» To promote and develop Thailand's growing insurance industry and prepare for greater market activity under the Asean Economic Community, the government recently amended the laws governing the country's life and non-life insurance industries for the third time. Formally known as the Life Insurance Act No.3 of 2015 and the Non-Life Insurance Act No.3 of 2015, the amendments took effect on March 6, seven years after the previous amendments were made. The changes can be divided into three main parts as follows:
Reviving dead companies using Thai law
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 14/11/2014
» Death is not always final, at least not for juristic persons under Thai law. Under certain circumstances, companies can be revived after being legally declared defunct or dissolved. This article will discuss how and when such companies can be restored.
DSI also has right to investigate customs violations
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 21/03/2014
» Business operators in Thailand should be familiar with the many administrative agencies that have regulatory and investigative authority. For example, under the Customs Act B.E. 2469, the Customs Department has the right to investigate any customs transaction that might not comply with the customs law.
Patent litigation in Thailand: Know your rights and duties
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 07/02/2014
» Patent litigation is on the rise in Thailand as patent owners become increasingly vigilant and their competitors strive to take advantage of technical disclosures and publicly available advancements.
Criminal charges relating to work permits
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 22/03/2013
» The blooming of global investment has been shrinking the world and blurring national borders. In our region, the Asean Economic Community (AEC) blueprint is designed to establish Asean as a single market and production base. It is hoped that Asean will become more dynamic and competitive, with new ways to expedite existing economic initiatives.
Company directors face civil and criminal liability for software piracy
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 28/12/2012
» Company directors can be held liable for software copyright violations in their businesses, even if they are unaware that software piracy is taking place at their companies, according to Thai copyright law.
Critical considerations for foreign investors doing business in Thailand
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 06/04/2012
» Increasingly investors are expanding their businesses to developing countries with a view to reducing costs and selling products in new markets. Thailand is among the most attractive destinations for them.