In February 2026, the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) of Thailand introduced two new AI-driven tools, “AI Image Search” and “Trademark Checker,” to enhance its online trademark search and filing system.  These tools form part of the government’s broader policy to modernize public services through digital transformation.  They are designated to improve user experience and... Read More

In accordance with BOI Notification No. 6/2568 re: Investment Promotion Measures for the Use of Local Content in EV and Electrical Appliance Industries dated 22nd July 2025, additional tax incentives are available to manufacturers that use local contents for manufacturing of their products, subject to the terms and conditions listed below. Eligible Projects Conditions The... Read More

Following the “Investment for the Future” policy approved by the Cabinet on 17th October 2025, the BOI of Thailand issued Notification No. Por. 1/2026 re: Criteria for Thailand FastPass dated 8th January 2026 to set out the Thailand “FastPass” approval mechanism for large-scale investment projects that meet the following criteria: 1.   An application for the... Read More

The Department of Business Development (DBD) of the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) hosted the “Shaping the Future of Foreign Business Facilitation in Thailand” seminar on 29th January 2026 to present ongoing and upcoming initiatives aimed at facilitating foreign investment under the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (1999) (FBA). This news reports a summary of the... Read More

This legal brief provides a summary of the key principles and provisions of the Personal Data Protection Committee (“PDPC”) of Thailand’s Regulation on Verification and Certification of Binding Corporate Rules B.E. 2568 (A.D. 2025) dated 29th September 2025 (“BCR Regulation”). 1.   General Provisions, Scope, and Definitions The BCR Regulation establishes the guidelines for verifying and... Read More