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Insider trading: Time for reform and tougher penalties
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 05/02/2016
» Recent headlines in Thailand and abroad have drawn attention to a spate of high-profile cases involving insider trading and the inadequate punitive action that follows. Many have called into question the efficacy of sanctions imposed by the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to deter insider trading. This article will look at the law surrounding insider trading in Thailand, how it is enforced and whether the law is effective.
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Public-private partnerships in infrastructure projects
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 09/12/2016
» The government has said it intends to use public-private partnerships (PPPs) to help it achieve its infrastructure development goals. To this end, the previous administration passed the Private Investment in State Undertakings Act (2013) and the current government announced a related strategic plan in 2015.
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Catch me if you can: Cases of stock manipulation
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 20/03/2015
» Last year, 23 people were alleged to have been involved in the manipulation of three separate stocks. The investigations and prosecutions in these cases are ongoing. In light of recent events, this article explains the crime of stock manipulation, discusses the seminal Supreme Court decision on the matter and identifies a potential new tool of enforcement for private citizens through the recently passed class action legislation.
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Class actions arrive in Thailand: will the law of unintended consequences prevail?
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 15/05/2015
» In December of this year, amendments to the Civil Procedure Code allowing for class-action lawsuits will come into force. If the effects on the legal systems of other jurisdictions are good indicators, the Thai legal landscape will undergo a fundamental shift. This article will introduce class actions generally and then look at the new legislation and its potential impact.
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Challenges of protecting intellectual property in the software industry
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 20/02/2015
» In the fast-evolving and highly competitive technology industry, software developers and owners should exercise strong vigilance to ensure that their creations are properly guarded within the ambit of intellectual property rights. Protecting software, however, involves complex, interrelated issues that encompass a mix of copyright, patent, trademark and trade secrets law.
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What is a patent worth?
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 03/03/2017
» When deciding how much to invest in their intellectual property rights, product manufacturers often ask: "What is a patent worth?" This is a reasonable question, given the costs required to obtain patent protection.
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Creditors' claims for debt repayment in reorganisation
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 08/07/2016
» Thailand's economy does not paint an image that befits the country's reputation as the "Land of Smiles". Politics, drought, floods and conflict in the Deep South have taken their toll on Thai businesses. As a result, we have seen a steadily rising number of business reorganisations over the past few years. This article outlines Thailand's business reorganisation procedures and how creditors can collect debts from companies involved in reorganisation.
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Reorganisation: Business survival during a crisis
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 08/01/2016
» Thailand is no stranger to tumultuous events, be it unrest in the Deep South, widespread flooding, economic slowdowns in trading partners, domestic protests, exchange rate instability, global economic crises or flailing tourism.
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Legal changes affect guarantors' rights and obligations
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 10/07/2015
» Guarantors are subject to a number of important obligations under Thai law. A guarantor can be held jointly liable with a debtor, or worse, solely and entirely liable as a primary debtor. In addition, creditors often use their higher bargaining power to force guarantors to waive their rights as secondary debtors, meaning that certain fundamental rights, such as the requirement for creditors to first call on debtors, are no longer enforceable.
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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.
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