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E-service tax law comes into force
Business, Published on 01/09/2021
» Thailand will enforce the e-service tax law from Wednesday, following in the footsteps of more than 60 countries around the globe which collect value-added tax (VAT) from foreign e-service operators reaping income in their territories.
Data legal upgrade sparks concerns
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/08/2021
» The upgraded regulation for the required retention of computer traffic data or log files that reach out to social media has sparked concerns about freedom of expression as it can lead to the unveiling of the identity of users on the platforms.
Global first
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/12/2019
» In 1990, King's College law student Milton Cheng joined Baker McKenzie in London, believing that the international law firm was the only one in those days that had a clear plan to invest in Asian talent.
Amendment to the Trademark Act
Business, Published on 14/03/2016
» For a number of years, the Intellectual Property Department at the Commerce Ministry has been talking about accession to the Madrid Protocol, which allows for the protection of trademarks in member countries through a central filing system for International Registration of trademarks. These aspirations are soon to become a reality. The Bill for Amendment to the Trademark Act, ("the Bill"), which includes specific provisions on accession to the Madrid Protocol, passed its third reading by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) and has been presented to His Majesty the King for endorsement and subsequent announcement in the Royal Gazette -- coming into force 90 days after the official announcement date.
Why invest in Thailand?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/09/2011
» Investor confidence is essential to attract investment. Many investors have had second thoughts after recent policy changes.