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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.
Experts advocate prep amid PDPA hiatus
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/07/2021
» Despite full enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) being pushed back another year, businesses must use this opportunity to explore ways to comply with the law step-by-step and ensure effective data protection approaches, say legal and tech consulting pundits.
NBTC places Pokemon no-go zones on back burner
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/09/2016
» The telecom regulator says it does not see the need to pursue a previous request for <i>Pokemon Go</i> developer Niantic Inc to set four no-go zones for players in Thailand, now that the augmented reality mobile game's popularity is in decline.
Hands off AccorHotels, Chinese told
Business, Reuters, Published on 08/06/2016
» PARIS: Europe's largest hotel group AccorHotels, which wants to limit a push by Chinese shareholder Jin Jiang International (Holdings) Co Ltd to increase its stake, should maintain a diverse group of shareholders, French President Francois Hollande said on Monday.
Pharmaceutical patents and the future of objection proceedings in Thailand
Business, Published on 10/05/2016
» Three years ago, the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) issued guidelines for examining chemical and pharmaceutical patents, with the aim of harmonising them with those for examining petty patents. The guidelines were developed by a variety of groups with an interest in patents, including non-government organisations involved with pharmaceuticals, government departments, academics, patent practitioners, and local and international pharmaceutical companies.
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.
'S' man on a mission
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/12/2015
» The ambitious mission of the current government to see Thailand's economy grow in an S-shaped curve may not be realised if the country fails to increase public and private investment to match the levels of neighbouring countries.